Coryton owners go into administration

THE company that runs Coryton oil refinery has gone into administration – casting doubt on the future of up to 1,000 jobs at the site in Thurrock.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP announced that two of its partners, Steven Pearson and Stephen Oldfield... read on

Thames Hub proposers hopeful of consultation

THE team behind proposals for a Thames Estuary airport have welcomed reports the Government will consider it in a consultation being launched in March. read on...

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Drug dealer guilty of murder

A DRUG dealer has been found guilty of murdering his friend, whose dismembered body was found in a lake in Buckhurst Hill and in a garden in Loughton. read on...

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Book club with a difference launched

A BOOK club with a difference is being run in the borough. read on...

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Petition against razing former Thurrock college gathers pace

CAMPAIGNERS have gathered more than 2,000 signatures in opposition to plans to bulldoze the former Thurrock Tech and build new homes. read on...

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Newly crowned cup champions Leopards set for Basildon visit

LONDON Leopards will make their debut at Basildon’s Sporting Village on Sunday as National Cup champions after their stunning 64-63 victory against Bristol Academy Flyers last weekend.
In front of... read on

WGEL’S Solomon chalks up cross country success

A YOUNGSTER from Woodford Green Athletics Club with Essex Ladies (WGEL) won his age group to win his first territorial cross country championship. read on

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Consecutive wins for Lions

LEE VALLEY Lions recorded back-to-back victories by beating Wightlink Tigers 8-6 on Saturday.
The visitors from the Isle of Wight came fast out of... read on

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Irons hammered by Tractor Boys

WEST Ham United were left shell-shocked after their 5-1 thrashing at Ipswich Town in the Championship on Tuesday evening.
The Irons still top the ... read on

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Fleet hit for six while City draw with promotion rivals

IT WAS a terrible afternoon for Blue Square South tailenders Thurrock, who were thrashed 6-0 at second place Dartford on Saturday.
Elliot Bradbroo... read on

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