Tilbury4 days agoPort expansion threatens wildlife, warns charityThe charity says building over green and grey belt land will put rare bees and other species at risk.4 days ago5 days agoPlans for major port expansion are approvedThe Tilbury3 site is expected to open by 2030 and create about 6,600 local jobs.5 days ago30 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 202628 Jan 2026Met uncovers 'UK's biggest stash of stolen tools'Tools believed to be worth £2m have been recovered in Ilford.28 Jan 202617 Dec 2025The people and robots behind your Christmas shopAn online retailer takes on extra staff to work alongside its non-human warehouse helpers.17 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Crews tackle scrap metal fire at recycling centreThe fire service says the blaze was found in a large pile of mixed metals.2 Dec 20251 Dec 2025MP writes to chancellor over closed ferry crossingJen Craft wants to see the return of a crossing that links Essex and Kent over the River Thames.1 Dec 202520 Nov 2025Flooded flats residents 'still being charged rent'People living in a Tilbury tower block are in temporary accommodation after last week's evacuation.20 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Calls to demolish flats after flood evacuationThe leader of Thurrock Council apologises to residents for Wednesday's "distressing" flood.14 Nov 2025...
