AN award-winning community initiative established by Essex Freemasons is celebrating five remarkable years of charitable activity across Thurrock and the surrounding areas, having generated more than ...

THE Association of Convenience Stores has hailed the increase in the small business rate relief threshold as a major win for local shops, taking thousands of small convenience stores out of paying ...

VICTIMS of domestic abuse and sexual violence will get extra support through their GP practice thanks to a new programme coming to Essex. NHS Essex will receive over £4.4 million over the next three ...

AROUND 32,000 extra GP appointments will be made available across Essex this winter as health bosses prepare for increased pressure on NHS services reports the Local Democracy Reporter. NHS Essex is ...

TWENTY vehicles were seized and dozens of motorists dealt with for offences during an Operation Scalis deployment targeting uninsured driving in Thurrock. Officers carried out the operation across the ...

RESIDENTS across Thurrock are invited to come together this November to honour the courage, service and sacrifice of those who have served in the Armed Forces, as Remembrance events take place ...

CAMPAIGNERS are considering legal action after councillors approved 54 homes on Green Belt land in Grays despite a petition attracting more than 1,400 signatures reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

THURROCK Council has completed repairs to damaged road signs at two locations across the borough, helping to improve road safety and ensure motorists can clearly see the correct direction of travel.

THURROCK Council is placing civic pride and local identity at the heart of flag flying across the borough with the adoption of a new Flag Flying Policy. The policy celebrates Thurrock’s heritage, ...

SOUTH East property group, Beresfords, is celebrating another remarkable year of its annual property dinner and auction, which has raised £68,480 for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT). Following the ...

A NEW music documentary capturing Ozzy Osbourne’s emotional final performance alongside legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath is heading to the big screen at Vue Thurrock tomorrow. Showing from 28 ...

TWO drug dealers already sentenced for their roles in a widespread conspiracy have had more than £1m confiscated by our Proceeds of Crime Team. Simon Renoldi and Iain Green were caught by our officers ...