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Cats Protection urges action as winter cold snap bites hard 

AS winter temperatures plummet across the UK, Cats Protection is urging people to keep a caring eye on stray and abandoned cats. Cold snaps can...

East Thurrock MP asks question on pylons impact

THE MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock rose on the House of Commons to ask a question regarding the impact of pylons. James McMurdock...

Community Diagnostic Centre site brought to life with local schools’ mura

PITSEA Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), due to open in spring 2027, is already becoming a focal point for community pride thanks to a new...

Mossbourne Academy: Pupils pulled out of school over parents’ meeting no shows

TWO mums have spoken out after removing their children from an under-fire school, claiming the school’s strict disciplinary measures left their daughters distressed and...

Thurrock Council issues 5k fines for Blue Badge misuse 

THURROCK Council has issued more than 5,000 fines to drivers misusing disabled parking bays over the past six years, generating nearly £300,000 in penalties. A...

Double your donation this Christmas and help Kids Inspire bring reach more children and families in need 

ESSEX-based children’s mental health charity Kids Inspire is taking part in this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match-funding campaign. Between midday...

Independent councillors issue statement over sale of assets by Thurrock Council

NPAIC Group statement regarding proposed sale of assets The said: " ONCE again it appears Thurrock residents are getting the sharp end of a feckless...

Call for review after Thurrock Council loses tech worth £37,000

THURROCK Council is facing a call for an internal review after it was revealed that nearly £37,000 worth of technical equipment has gone missing...

Thurrock celebrates Care Leavers’ Month with inspiring events and skills training

THURROCK Council’s care leavers have enjoyed a series of fantastic events in celebration of National Care Leavers' Month. A range of social activities and inspiring...

Orsett Hall Hotel bought by Barons Eden hotel group

THE Barons Eden hotel group, which owns and operates Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire and Eden Hall in Nottinghamshire, has announced the acquisition of Orsett Hall...

Safe vehicles save lives: Essex unites for Road Safety Week 2025

AS Brake’s Road Safety Week 2025 launches, Essex Police is calling on all road users to act in support of safer journeys, using safer...

Chafford Hundred: Rapist jailed after grooming teenage girl

A MAN who groomed a girl online and raped her at an Essex station six years ago has been jailed following a British Transport...

Man taken to hospital following serious assault in Grays

A MAN was taken to hospital following a serious assault in Grays. A cordon was put in place in London Road at 4am on Saturday...

Christmas arrives in Grays with lights being switched on this week

GRAYS High Street Christmas Tree lights will be officially switched on by the Mayor of Thurrock Council at a special event in Grays High...

Bluewater to change name to Zoowater as Disney celebrates Zootropolis 2

FOR the first time ever, Bluewater is rebranding and will be known as Zoowater in a landmark collaboration with The Walt Disney Company to...

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