ONE of the unsung heroes in this borough is Brian Johnson. The tragedy of the death of his ‘Pink Princess’ daughter, Katie has already been well documented but Brian has continued to show his commitment to his family and his football team. The Grays Tigers U-9’s have won their league with two games to spare. [...]
IT’S been three months since we had spoken to Tattoo John. We had heard that he was attempting to dry out, so the last thing he needed was our camera poking its nose in. We’re in no doubt that the story of John is a story going nowhere – and there’s a fine line between [...]
Blue Square Premier, March 28th A 4-0 HUMILIATION at the Pirelli Stadium by Burton Albion saw Grays still stuck in the relegation mire with seven games to go. The result leaves things as they were: three points behind Weymouth and still above Woking and Ebbsfleet. Home Form Teams find it very difficult to adapt to [...]
THE TWO Thurrock MP’s discuss the changing nature of communication since their early days in politics. In a world of Blackberrys, Facebook and dare we say, Twitter, do the MP’s feel there is an IT overload or do they welcome the access it gives to their constituents? Tweet
TWENTY years ago it would have been inconceivable that we would have been chatting to Russians, Poles, Latvians and Lithuanians in Thurrock. But with Glasnost and Perestroika the people of Eastern Europe have been flocking to our shores. YourThurrock interviewed the class at the Community House at Seabrooke Rise in Grays to discuss the changes [...]
THE level of artistic talent on show at Belhus Chase School is outstanding. We could do no more than let the work speak for itself as the camera panned across the work from various age groups in the school. Tweet
BASED where Pzazz used to be, Owen McLeod wants to see more than just a nightclub. He wants Entourage to be a hub for the community as well as reflect the changing nature of Thurrock today. As he took a break from a 101 jobs, we spoke to Owen about his plans for the club… [...]
THE National Union of Journalists lobbied Parliament on Wednesday March 25th to highlight the plight of the declining media. All the major newsgroups have made a number of cuts in the last year as the recession has bitten very deeply. It is understood that Newsquest, which runs the Thurrock Gazette is set to ask staff [...]
IN A SHOCK STATEMENT made last night (Wednesday 25th March) Tory Councillor Terry Hipsey has announced that he has quit his post as Leader of Thurrock Council – and that he has crossed the floor to become a Labour Councillor. The announcement, issued during a chaotic and at times farcical full Council Meeting, flew in [...]
THIS was a ‘must win’ game for Brentwood if they were to have any chance of catching Aveley and East Thurrock. But with the results: Redbridge 0 v 3 East Thurrock; Waltham Abbey 0 v 1 Aveley; it looks like the title chase is to be kept within the borough. Tilbury are on quite a [...]
FOR many backbench councillors a typical day can be about quietly and modestly serving the needs of the constiuents in their ward. No fuss and no press! One such councillor is Stanford-le-Hope’s Eddie Hardiman who in many ways embodies the role of the local councillor. Two weeks ago, we had filmed him campaigning against Polio. [...]
THE self-effacing Scottish writer discusses her new novel, ‘A Lost Wife’s Tale’ at East Tilbury Library. Each book reading has been different and here we catch the writer and audience in conversation discussing life, domesticity and the writing process. A reminder that the East Tilbury Library will be holding a Bata Reminisce Day on April [...]
YOURTHURROCK may well have to start a dedicated page to the Grime scene in the borough. It’s a sign of the times. If this was 1977, we’d be doing the same with punk. Kuze, Jewlz and Streak were in the studio this time. Soon we’ll be publishing a glossary of terms that seems to change [...]
THE British National Party (BNP) hope to gain seven seats at the European Elections on June 4th. The campaign appears to be based on a siege mentality centered around World War 2. Mr Griffin even declares that Sir Winston Churchill’s natural home (today) would have been the BNP. With anti-racism protestors outside and a heavy [...]
THE newly-formed charity has a concert at Grays Working Men’s Club at 6pm to 11-pm on Saturday March 28th. Charity founder, Beverley Boase discusses the reasons for the formation of the charity and their plans for the rest of the year. Among the many acts are ChavTown Band, Tall Dark Friend and David Harvey. Tweet
VOLUNTARY, Community and Faith groups from across the borough came together to showcase their work at Thurrock Council Offices. YourThurrock spoke to just a small selection of the vast number of groups that are clearly working hard to nurture and extend a sense of community in Thurrock. Tweet
GRAYS ATHLETIC dug very very deep to unearth a hard earned 2-1 victory against Mansfield Town. Before the game, Mansfield staff were clearly incensed by what they understood as the Grays Chairman’s decision to not allow former Blues Aaron O’Connor into the ground. The first half was one of the poorest displays this season but [...]
218 STUDENTS and staff at Palmer’s College in Grays signed up to register as blood donors to help save lives on Monday 16 March 2009. This year they also saw 4 students register to carry organ donor cards. The College recognises the importance in giving blood and organised for the National Blood Service to come [...]
THERE’S a bit of an agricultural war going on here! We follow the William Edwards Chicken Run with the Gable Hall Farm film. YourThurrock found staff and students busy on their day off working hard on the small farm area at the back of the school. The aim of the farm is a shift away [...]
FRANK AND TONY can rightly be described as Hammers legends. Their double-act has now transferred to the stage as they perform a tour which took them to the Thameside Theatre. Before the curtain went up, YourThurrock spoke to Frank about his career and why the fans still come flocking back to see them. Tweet
