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Thurrock heroes honoured in Pride of Essex Awards

A VOLUNTEER-run pantry in Thurrock has been praised for their inspirational work at a prestigious award ceremony. The Purfleet Community Pantry and Cafe was Highly...

High Sheriff invites grant applications

CHARITIES and voluntary groups that are playing a vital role in keeping people safe from harm, helping victims of crime or delivering activities that...

Purfleet Community Pantry nominated for champion award

PURFLEET Community Pantry and Cafe which has been nominated for the Community Champion Award at the annual Pride of Essex Awards. The volunteer-run pantry recently...

Call for businesses to support Thurrock Foodbank

THURROCK Foodbank is seeking help from local companies as it prepares for the harvest season and increased demand in the need for support for...

Epping: Sexual assaults: Hadush Kebatu found guilty

A MAN who was arrested within minutes of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Epping has today been convicted of a series of offences. Hadush...

Young people in Thurrock helped by Riverside Trust.

MORE than 180 young people from Thurrock have benefited from support thanks to a £17,934 grant to Riverview Charitable Trust from the Essex Violence...

Last Chance to Sign Up for c2c’s Ultra Marathon – One Month to Go!

THERE'S still time to sign up for c2c Railway's 2025 Ultra Marathon next month, which is this year raising vital funds for Southend-based children's...

Thurrock Council hosts aftercare event for care-experienced young people and care leavers

THURROCK'S care-experienced young people and care leavers explored their next steps into adulthood during a special event at Grangewaters Outdoor Education Centre. Young people aged...

Letter to Editor: Connecting local charities and volunteers

ACROSS the country, charities are working tirelessly to support their communities, and often, volunteers are at the heart of that effort.  Readers who are part...

c2c launches new summer campaign: ‘As easy as c2c’

THIS summer, South Essex train operator c2c is unveiling a fresh new community-focused campaign to inspire travel across its network - from Southend's iconic...

Thurrock Leads the Way: Groundbreaking Masonic Unity supports domestic abuse survivors

ON Tuesday 22 July 2025, nearly 100 people gathered at Orsett Masonic Hall for a landmark civic event focused on raising awareness of domestic...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft meets local families to discuss changes to SEND support

ON Friday , Jen Craft, Member of Parliament for Thurrock, met with local parents to hear their views on improving the system of support...

Asda customers urged to find 40 golden tickets

ASDA CUSTOMERS URGED TO FIND 40 GOLDEN TICKETS HIDDEN INSIDE STORES ACROSS THE UKTO WIN A YEAR'S WORTH OF FREE FUEL COULD your next shop...

Organisers of Essex’s biggest village event are hoping for another bumper turnout this year.

HORNDON-on-the-Hill Feast & Fayre will take place over the weekend of June 28th and 29th with a theme centred around the anniversary of The...

Tilbury Library celebrates Windrush Day with week of events

TILBURY Library is celebrating the upcoming anniversary of the Empire Windrush's arrival to the UK with an exciting range of events, activities and displays. National...

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