West Thurrock7 days agoFive arrested after raids at charity clothes banksPolice believe the outfits were being sold abroad to finance crime.7 days ago24 Nov 2025More buses to serve hospital after location issuesCouncillors tell a meeting that the centre in Essex cannot be easily accessed.24 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Man charged with £30k iPhone robberyAvram Stoica, 20, of no fixed abode, is charged with robbery and attempted robbery.24 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Special needs target unrealistic, says councillorEssex County Council says it cannot complete all assessments within the 20-week legal timeframe.14 Nov 202513 Nov 2025Council loses electronic equipment worth £37,000A councillor is calling for an internal review into how and why the kit came to be lost.13 Nov 202510 Nov 2025Minister calls for Send investment at school visitGeorgia Gould says "too many families" feel they have to "really fight" for support.10 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Four men jailed for £100k cannabis grows on estatePolice find 230 cannabis plants and a large quantity of drugs as they raid two units in Essex.3 Nov 202529 Oct 2025Person airlifted from M25 lorry crashThe clockwise carriageway is closed in Hertfordshire after two lorries are involved in a collision.29 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Hotline launched for town troubled by docks dustThurrock Council is setting up a 24-hour hotline so residents in Tilbury can report dust levels.9 Oct 2025...
