Grays18 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 202524 Nov 2025More buses to serve hospital after location issuesCouncillors tell a meeting that the centre in Essex cannot be easily accessed.24 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 20255 Nov 2025Leadership at hospital trust rated inadequateThe organisation's chief executive admits patients and staff are being failed.5 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 202517 Oct 2025Young man dies after motorcycle crashPolice say the man, aged in his 20s, died after the crash at a field in Aveley.17 Oct 202517 Oct 2025Mum jailed for murdering five-year-old son at homeA judge highlights "missed opportunities" that may have led to Lincoln Button's death being avoided.17 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Mum guilty of murdering five-year-old sonClaire Button sobs in the dock as a jury finds her guilty of murdering Year 1 pupil Lincoln.16 Oct 2025...
