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Historic Tilbury pub linked to Pepys and Defoe nearly destroyed by fire

The historic World’s End pub in Tilbury, Essex, was almost destroyed by a fire on 23 September 2026, prompting concern over the loss of a landmark associated with Samuel Pepys and Daniel Defoe. The Grade II listed building was included in Thurrock’s recently launched heritage trails and was recognised for…

The Times of India · Oct 27

Britain’s white road squares vanish within weeks as National Grid reveals their purpose

White squares have appeared on roads in Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, which are linked to mobile mapping surveys. National Grid confirmed that these markings indicate reference points for data collection related to their pylon scheme. The surveys, conducted from vehicles, are intended to gather spatial information about the environment. This…

The Times of India · Oct 18

Kemi Badenoch opposes major energy project in her constituency – despite hitting out at nimbyism

Exclusive: The Tory leader was accused of ‘holding Britain back’ after writing a letter to her constituents opposing an energy project in her constituency

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

Seven-year-old boy praised for dialling 999 after his mother collapsed

Ronnie-Lee Gray, from Tilbury, made the call shortly after his mother Becky became unconscious at their home, earlier this month.

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Windrush 75th anniversary: the arrivals from the Caribbean who helped reshape Britain

Ship that docked in Tilbury in 1948 with men, women and children onboard would become a byword for a generation

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2023

Prince William hails Windrush generation as he meets one of first arrivals 75 years ago

Marking the anniversary of the Empire Windrush docking at Tilbury, the hour-long programme will tell the story of those who left the Caribbean for a new life in Britain

Wales Online · Jun 22, 2023

They survived and thrived in a hostile Britain. That’s why we revere the Windrush pioneers

Docking at Tilbury 75 years ago today, they had no idea of the difficulties ahead. This nation should salute their achievement, says Hugh Muir, Guardian executive editor, Opinion

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023

King hails ‘profound and permanent’ contribution of Windrush generation

The HMT Empire Windrush first docked in England on June 22 1948 at Tilbury Docks in Essex.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Prince William hails Windrush generation as he meets one of first arrivals 75 years ago

Marking the anniversary of the Empire Windrush docking at Tilbury, the hour-long programme will tell the story of those who left the Caribbean for a new life in Britain

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2023

Unravelling the Windrush myth: the confidential government communications that reveal authorities did not want Caribbean migrants to come to Britain

In the twilight hours of June 21 1948, a weathered five-deck troopship transporting 1,027 passengers moored off Gravesend on the south bank of the river Thames. That evening, immigration officials would begin carefully processing those aboard. The following afternoon, passengers would walk off the gangplank, finally stepping foot on British…

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2023