Grays. The largest town in the Thurrock area. Its population of roughly 40 plus thousand residents call it home. Based on the Thames estuary on the northern side of the river just 2 miles from the Dartford Tunnel and Bridge (a visible land mark from many miles). The Town has a prime location for commuters as its just 30 mins by train from east London's Docklands, 5 minutes drive from the M25 motorway, and excellent for shopping with Lakeside and Blue water shopping centres (2 of the largest in the country) just minutes drive away as well. Its name derives from a medieval Knight from Norman times called... See more >>

Work chances for students Students from local schools and academies were given the chance to launch a successful career at an Apprentice.. 6 Mar

Pretty pictures … unhappy scene The government has released images of what it thinks the new-look Thames crossing will be like once the toll b.. 4 Mar

• • Lewes 0-1 Grays Athletic 8 Mar
• • Maxell and Osman depart 5 Mar
• • Lamar Johnson to contest his 12-month ban.. 5 Mar
• • George Kamurasi back with the Blues 5 Mar
• • Grays Athletic 2-0 Wingate & Finchley.. 5 Mar
• • Trust team’s grand effort 4 Mar
• • Two new Blues 4 Mar
• • u18s fixture update 4 Mar
• • Fresh faces for the young Blues 4 Mar
• • Survive and thrive 3 Mar
• • Teenage pregnancy record low 3 Mar
• • Free arts funding advice 3 Mar
• • First thousand homes transformed 3 Mar
• • Be safe with key safes 3 Mar
• • Ensign to the rescue 3 Mar