Tilbury11 Dec 2024Government cash cannot fund ferry relaunchCentral funds are ruled out of a possible reinstatement of the foot ferry service, axed in March.11 Dec 2024Essex29 Oct 2024Lower Thames Crossing needed for 'economic growth'MP Jim Dickson says the case for a new Thames Crossing is "compelling".29 Oct 2024England23 Oct 2024Skills hub launched to plug industry shortagesAbout 20 people, including six prisoners on day release, are taking part in a pilot course.23 Oct 20249 Oct 2024Arrests after £40m of cocaine seized on beachMore than half a tonne of cocaine was recovered at Medmerry Beach, near Selsey, on 19 August. 9 Oct 2024UK7 Oct 2024Lower Thames Crossing decision delayed to May 2025The Transport Secretary says more time is needed to consider the project linking Tilbury and Gravesend.7 Oct 2024England2 Oct 2024Tributes paid to Windrush pioneer Alford GardnerAlford Gardner, 98, is considered to have been a trailblazer for community relations in Leeds.2 Oct 2024England28 Sep 2024Appeal after dock worker's asbestos-related deathCarol Lewis believes exposure to asbestos at the Port of Tilbury contributed to her husband's death.28 Sep 2024Essex27 Sep 2024Stolen cars worth £500k found in containers The cars were in a container ready to be shipped abroad, police say.27 Sep 202418 Sep 2024'Gravesend ferry closure has hurt our business'Businesses in Gravesend say trade has been down since the ferry to Tilbury closed in March.18 Sep 2024England