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  • Illegal cigarettes shipped into Tilbury seized

    AN estimated 20 million illegal cigarettes shipped into Tilbury were seized yesterday. The cigarettes, believed to be counterfeit, were worth about £3.4 million in potential duty. The container, supposedly full of toys and games, was

  • Nightclub owner's bid to lift licence suspension fails

    THE owner of a nightclub in Grays failed to convince Thurrock Council to lift the suspension of his licence last night. Essex Police requested an emergency review of the licence on Tuesday night following a mass brawl at the club, in Orsett

  • Row over new port's river dredging

    A ROW has erupted over the potentially disastrous effect dredging the River Thames at Stanford-le-Hope could have on marine life. Southend’s Sealife Adventure Centre, which uses water from the estuary to fill its aquariums, says the operation could

  • Julian Dicks'men face stern test at New Rec on Saturday

    Grays Athletic go into tomorrow’s home clash with former Football League side Luton Town knowing that they are likely to be facing one of their toughest challenges of the season. For the Hatters come into the match fresh from a superb 2-0 FA Cup first