Grays2 days agoCare home to shut due to Lower Thames CrossingLinda Apperley says her 83-year-old mother has dementia and moving will have a "detrimental effect".2 days ago5 days agoStinger used to stop HGV as four men arrestedOfficers deploy a stinger to bring a lorry to a halt after it is seen being driven erratically.5 days ago25 Mar 2026Cash-strapped council to get £200m in debt reliefThe unitary authority was declared effectively bankrupt in 2022 with a debt that peaked at £1.5bn.25 Mar 202623 Mar 2026Fire crews called to blaze at commerical buildingsPeople living nearby are told to keep windows and doors closed.23 Mar 20266 Mar 2026Mr Doodle creates masterpiece with schoolchildrenThe famous illustrator helps pupils in Essex get creative.6 Mar 202610 Feb 2026Uninsured Love Island star banned from drivingTyrique Hyde is described as a "repeat" driving offender in court documents.10 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Dashcam footage shows police ramming stolen carThe driver failed to stop for police, who suspected his number plate was cloned and the car stolen.30 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Thurrock to request elections are droppedThe Labour-run council will ask government to cancel this year's elections so it can focus on LGR.14 Jan 202618 Dec 2025Government won't wipe all our debt, says councilThurrock Council says some of its debt will be swallowed up by a new local authority.18 Dec 2025...
