Tilbury6 days agoNew crossing spared after spending cuts announcedThe government says some schemes will be scaled back to help fund a £15bn boost in defence spending.6 days ago20 Jun 2026'Windrush event helps teach about merged history'The Black Country Living Museum, in Dudley, held its annual Windrush event on Saturday.20 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Man with terminal cancer fights 'unsafe' flat offerA man with brain tumour says that when he visited the 15th-floor flat offered, the lift was broken.15 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Windrush descendant honours ancestors with displayThe stories gathered by Dexter Stewart, aka Papa D, will be on display until September.5 Jun 202613 May 2026Thames crossing will be built at pace, says KingThe £10bn Lower Thames Crossing project features in the King's Speech, announced at Westminster.13 May 20267 Apr 2026Persistent dust pollution hotline launchedA new service for residents could help to identify the source of the problem, Thurrock Council says7 Apr 202630 Mar 2026Thames ferry service relaunch still under scrutinyThe return of a crossing linking Essex and Kent over the Thames is to undergo more investigation.30 Mar 202629 Mar 2026New dry-dock facility for Thames Clipper boatsThe 24-vessel fleet of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers will use the new Essex facility from 202729 Mar 20266 Mar 2026Work begins on land for Lower Thames CrossingTunnelling is due to begin in 2028, and the £10bn road will open in the mid to late-2030s.6 Mar 2026...
