Debate over whether the metallic dust in Tilbury has an impact on the health of residents could soon be put to the test after a campaigner announced he has secured funding for a series of independent examinations. Allen Mayes, chairman of Thurrock
A man who forced entry to a Grays home while armed with an imitation firearm has been jailed for five years and two months. Abdi Gama, 37, of London Road, Grays, received five years for possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
A TEENAGER was rushed to hospital after her drink was allegedly spiked with a suspected date rape drug. Police are investigating after receiving reports of an incident at Unit 7, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon on Saturday night. Emily Cadogan
THURROCK teenagers recently took part in NCS’ annual Action Day. Teaming up with Thurrock’s ‘Beachcombers’, the volunteers cleaned the Thames foreshore at Grays Beach. Despite the poor weather on the day, Sunday April 7th, the team swept up
A BIKE was seized after it was ridden by a teen without brakes. Officers were called to the incident involving a 13-year-old. Grays police officers took to Twitter to post about the incident. Grays LPT B2B tweeted: "Out with Thurrock CPT looking
A pony who was abandoned and left in severe pain due to overgrown hooves is recovering after being rescued. Tilly, the 19-year-old Shetland cross pony, could barely walk due to the pain caused by her severely overgrown hooves. She was discovered
Plans to convert a former pub into a shop have been refused after concerns about loss of community facility. The proposals included converting the former Pullman Tavern, High Street, Grays into a shop. Plans for 35 homes and a restaurant at the
A police officer will face a misconduct hearing after an investigation into the death of a man in custody in Grays was concluded. Essex Police agreed the officer responsible for searching Raymond Knight by the side of the road may have breached
