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Thurrock Council to decide on alcohol licence for Grays Ethnic Foods

THURROCK Council’s licensing committee will decide whether a West Thurrock food store can sell alcohol following a complaint from a local business owner. Convey Enterprises...

CVU Commercial Vehicle Unit makes innovative use of technology to detect tyre faults

BEFORE setting off on a journey, most people don’t give their tyres a second thought. But the correct tyre temperature is crucial for overall...

Detective dogs tackle illegal tobacco sales

THE council Trading Standards Team has forced another shop to close its doors after it repeatedly sold illicit tobacco products.  Tilbury Vape Shop in Dock...

Police search for teenager missing from Tilbury

POLICE are working hard to find Jemimah Jones who’s missing from Tilbury. A spokesperson said: "We now know the 13-year-old, from Cardiff, boarded a Southend-bound...

Christmas presents will go undelivered this year because of a major driver shortage.

ONE of the leading national recruiters has warned that a ‘perfect storm’ of issues means there will be fewer ‘Santa’s Little Helpers’ than the...

C2C: Weekend train services to face two months of delay

TRAIN passengers have been warned of delays when engineering works take place across two months. They will affect c2c's weekend services between Essex and east...

Essex County Council raises concerns over National Grid’s pylon plans

ESSEX County Council has reiterated its concerns about National Grid's proposal to install 100 miles of pylons between Norwich and Tilbury. At the end of...

The Christmas markets and New Years Eve fireworks you can reach for no more than £3

LOVERS of all things festive are being encouraged to leave the car at home this Christmas, thanks to the Government’s £3 bus fare cap. With...

Corringham green belt housing plan approved despite objections

A DEVELOPER has secured outline planning permission for up to 300 homes on green belt land in Corringham, despite strong local opposition reports the...

Essex Freemasons visit Women’s Institute

ESSEX Freemasons have continued to strengthen their commitment to openness, inclusivity, and civic partnership through a well-received presentation delivered to a local Women’s Institute...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft pays tribute to Chafford Hundred teenager

THURROCK MP Jen Craft rose on the floor of the House of Commons to pay tribute to a Chafford Hundred teenager who lost his...

Catch your favourite festive films on the big screen at Vue Thurrock

CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and Vue Thurrock is getting into the festive spirit by bringing a selection of classic films back to the big...

Partial Closure Order issued to address persistent nuisance and disorder in Felmores

ON 4 December 2025, officers from the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and Legal Services teams attended Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and successfully secured a partial closure...

Lolly announces charity partnership with Kids Inspire for 2025/26

LOLLY, the hospitality software house, is proud to announce a 12-month charity partnership with Kids Inspire, an Essex-based charity that supports children, young people...

Green light for new sports pitches at Belhus Park in Aveley

PLANS for two new artificial grass sports pitches at Belhus Park Golf and Country Club in Aveley have been approved by Thurrock Council’s planning...

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