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  • Gang jailed for total of 127 years after violent burglaries

    Seven men have been jailed for a total of 127 years over two violent break-ins Tilbury and Horndon-on-the-Hill, including an ordeal described as ‘torture’. In an incident described by sentencing judge Samantha Leigh as "the worst I have seen in

  • Unauthorised HGV movements in Aveley - Consultation launched

    Aveley residents will be invited to have their say on plans to prevent HGVs travelling in violation of the 7.5tonne weight limit within the village’s vicinity. A public consultation will run between Wednesday 16 January and Thursday 28 February

  • Council set to host free private fostering workshop

    A free workshop will take place next month advising professionals, volunteers and members of the public on all aspects of private fostering. Private fostering is when a child under the age of 16, or under 18 if disabled, is being cared for by someone

  • Man stabbed four times before thugs steal his phone

    Detectives are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in Purfleet. Police were called around 8pm on Saturday, January 5 with reports that a man had been stabbed whilst on Oakhill Road. Five men got out of a silver Volkswagen Polo