Updated: Man electrocuted on railway tracks

7:40am Thursday 9th July 2009

A MAN in his 20s has died after being electrocuted by railway tracks in Tilbury.

Chancellor Alistair Darling pledged a crackdown on "irresponsible" bank pay today - but his financial reform plans came under fire for not going far enough.

5:20pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A MAN who wanted to keep a greyhound training centre in his back garden has had his plans thrown out by councillors.

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Shamed magistrate spared prison term

4:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A DISGRACED magistrate who stole a colleague’s credit card and pocketed £850 has been given community service.

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Get you ice skates on for charity

1:00am Thursday 9th July 2009

VISITORS can get their skates on and have a go on a temporary skating rink in Wickford next weekend.

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Search for bailiffs to evict illegal travellers

5:00pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

A SEARCH across Europe has began for bailiffs to clear the illegal traveller camps in Basildon – but it could be two years before any action is taken.

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Parents told learn first aid to treat kids

3:00pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

MORE parents need to learn first aid skills instead of always relying on medics in dangerous situations, a leading member of St John Ambulance says.

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Community chest celebrates tenth anniversary

10:50am Wednesday 8th July 2009

A SPECIAL event has been held to celebrate ten years of the Thurrock Community Chest scheme.

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