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 >>

SOUTH OCKENDON: Possible Robbery; Daiglen Drive Police are appealing for the victim of a possible robbery in South Ockendon to come forward... 27 Feb

Housing achievements celebrated Thurrock’s leading councillor for housing outlined a list of achievements her department had completed o.. 27 Feb

• • Council rents held at 2.2 per cent 27 Feb
• • New library for Purfleet announced 26 Feb
• • No increase - council tax agreed 26 Feb
• • GRAYS: Burglary; Victoria Avenue 26 Feb
• • Mill Road, Aveley road repair 24 Feb
• • Chief executive to be shared again 24 Feb
• • CHADWELL ST MARY: Armed Robbery 24 Feb
• • LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week 23 Feb
• • New plan for Grays’ roads 23 Feb
• • Council ready for the Care Act 23 Feb
• • Golden food for life 23 Feb
• • CORRINGHAM/GRAYS: Robbery, Co-op and Post Office.. 22 Feb
• • GRAYS: Car crime, Churchill Road area; man charged.. 22 Feb
• • LAKESIDE: Theft of bag, HSBC 21 Feb