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West Thurrock

A silver car with its bonnet partially wedged beneath a lorry trailer. Its front is crumpled and a door is open. The air bags have gone off and there is debris on the road surface.

Bridge's 15-hour closure sparked fear over bulls

Drivers tell the BBC of their lengthy waits after the Dartford Crossing was shut.

The large QEII Bridge that crosses the River Thames. It has two large beams with lots of long support wires holding it up. Cars and lorries are crossing in this picture.

Heavy traffic near Dartford Bridge after collision

Drivers are facing major delays in the area as emergency crews work on the bridge.

Plastic bags are secured around piles of drugs that appear to be wrapped in brown paper

£96m of cocaine seized from vessel at UK port

Border Force intercept a container vessel from Panama at the Essex port.

The Queen Elizabeth Bridge - the Dartford Crossing links Essex and Kent

Haulier fears toll of Dartford Crossing price rise

Charges to cross the River Thames between Essex and Kent are set to increase in September.

Bridge of the Dartford Crossing over the River Thames.

Dartford Crossing charge to increase for motorists

Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood says the charge is "no longer sufficient" to manage demand.

George, who has short brown hair, looking focused as he throws a dart with his left hand.

Teenage darts prodigy aims to turn professional

George is being guided towards his dreams by ex-professional Kevin Painter.

Sophie Cole, who has her blonde hair tied back by a pink headband. She is wearing a black vest and is smiling. She is standing next to her partner, who has short black hair, a beard and is wearing a black T-shirt and grey jumper. They are standing in front of trees.

Woman 'emotionally drained' after fire ruins home

Sophie Cole is looking for a new house for her family after the blaze last month.

Jen Craft standing inside a kitchen, which is blurred in the background, and smiling. She has long fair hair and is wearing a purple top.

MP criticises 'patronising' mental health care

Jen Craft is among MPs calling for urgent improvements to community-based care plans.

A cat by a window.

Cats abandoned due to cost of neutering - charity

Animal rescuers say there is an increase in the number of cats not being neutered and them dumped.