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Your Thurrock to partner with the BBC

YOUR THURROCK is among 15 community & hyperlocal news publishers who have successfully partnered with the BBC to receive local news content as part...

The Hyperlocal Bible: Embrace your bloggers

WHILST driving one of our bloggers to a council meeting, we had a chat regarding what motivates on elf our bloggers.

The Hyperlocal Bible: Business Exhibitions

IS THERE any value in hiring out stand for a business exhibition? We think there is. It is all part of the networking that you really need to do.

Blogspot: Thurrock politician’s visit to Grenfell Tower

ON 13 June, I was invited by a friend to a dinner party and came home in the early hours of 14 June. It is my routine to check news before going to bed.

Blogspot: The Secret Teacher” Michelle Pfeiffer and Macbeth

This is the first blog entry by The Secret Teacher. An occasional series, reflecting life in Thurrock. ========== MY memory’s not good, but I can recall...

Blogpost: The impact of cuts to fire service for Thurrock residents living in tower blocks

GRENFELL Tower was a terrible tragedy that should never have happened, and it will go down as one of the worst tragedies in British history.

Blogpost: Thurrock UKIP: Where do they go from here……..

Blogspot: By Aveley UKIP councillor Luke Spillman One thing is for sure...British politics hasn't been boring over the last 12 months. 2015 delivered a surprise...

Mr Perrin’s Blog: “Young people: Get out and vote!”

OUR Octogenarian blogger, Mr Peter Perrin has a word of advice for th enough people of Thurrock. Mr Perrin’s blog:- “A Word in Your Ear”! Despite...

Blogpost: The Origins of the Inspiration Zone

I was born a first generation Asian in East-London during the 1970's, both my parents had immigrated from India to England.

Letter to Editor: “Is Thurrock UKIP election leaflet misleading voters?”

Dear Editor, I'm just writing as a resident of Aveley because I'm concerned about the latest UKIP leaflet that came through our door. In it,...

Letter to Editor: UKIP wrong over Lower Thames Crossing

HOW dare UKIP claim to be the only party to oppose the Lower Thames Crossing. It's a lie.

The Hyperlocal Bible: On the trail of Trump…

IF YOU are on line, you are on line 24/7 and 365. When you are abroad, you are still working. We were in the USA recently and more specifically in Washington DC, where president. Trump is the talk of the town.

The Hyperlocal Bible: On the campaign trail…

INTO THE car and off on our travels on the campaign trail.

The Hyperlocal Bible: Election photo call

A FEW thoughts on when you turn up to an election photo call.

The Hyperlocal Bible: Election Nights: Part 1

A quick first piece on covering local election nights.

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