Stories for 31 March 2007

Echo News

Rayleigh flats turned down

CONTROVERSIAL plans for three blocks of flats in an area surrounded by family homes have been thrown out by councillors.   more...

Lakeside flats plan refused

A LANDMARK building will retain its lakeside spot after councillors refused plans to demolish it to make way for flats.   more...

Dangerous man charged

A MAN considered to be a danger to the public has been charged today.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Volunteers' gift to hospital

HARD-WORKING volunteers dubbed "angels in disguise" have raised £47,000 to buy a new ultrasound machine for Basildon Hospital's breast unit.   more...

Car crime: Easter crackdown

Essex Police will be launching an operation throughout the county in a bid to significantly reduce car crime.   more...

Crews tackled oil blaze

FIREFIGHTERS from Grays helped tackle a big blaze in Kent following an oil tank explosion.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Red ending to home derby defeat

Tilbury 0, Great Wakering Rovers 1   more...

O'Connor again the difference for Grays

Grays Athletic 1 v 0 Halifax Town   more...