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  • New image of missing man released as cops continue search

    Essex Police has released ing a new photograph of Valentin Kachanov, as officers continue enquiries to find the 27-year-old, who was reported missing from West Thurrock. He was last seen on Friday 8 February and police and his family are concerned

  • Residents left 'shocked' as cops launch murder probe

    Residents have spoken out of their shock after a murder investigation was launched after a man's death. A man died in hospital after being taken ill at a home in Parsonage Road, Grays. One resident said: "This is horrendous. "I can't believe

  • 'Chiefs paid too much' - Reader Letter

    Surprise, surprise! Shock, horror! Council executives earn more than the Prime Minister! The word “earn” should not be used, “take” is more appropriate. I’d love to follow the likes of Lyn Carpenter to see how they “earn” £3,000 a week of council

  • 'Cemetery looked after' - Reader Letter

    I totally disagree with Sarah Hayward’s comments – is she talking about the same cemetery as I visit everyday – along with my dogs – as do many other local people? My grandparents and my dad are buried in that cemetery and both I and other local

  • 'Homes are not needed here' - Reader Letter

    Driving down Orsett Road recently in Grays I noticed the land on the corner of Dell Road is being developed for housing. I’m saddened but not surprised as these days it seems almost any green space or open land is given planning permission by the