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St Luke’s Hospice Fete set to brighten June

ST Luke's Hospice is set to hold its annual fete on Saturday June 10th.

Hundreds take part in Thurrock Cycle Marathon

HUNDREDS took advantage of the summer conditions to take part in the Thurrock Cycle Marathon on Sunday morning. From 9 year olds to 90-year-olds, they...

Marks and Spencer volunteers “Make it Matter” in Thurrock

ON Make it Matter Day, Marks & Spencer has launched a ground-breaking commitment to support 1,000 communities across the UK, help 10 million people live happier, healthier lives and be a zero waste business.

John takes on Thurrock Cycle Marathon for fibromyalgia

JOHN Stammers from Stanford-le-Hope will cycle in the Thurrock Cycle Marathon on 4th June to support Fibromyalgia Action UK because his mother lives with...

Rotary wheels turning to support Thameside Primary

CHILDREN like Tyler (pictured) at Thameside Primary School, who suffers with spastic paraplegia, now have a ticket to ride thanks to Grays Thurrock Rotary...

The Friends of Hardie Park need your votes

FRIENDS OF HARDIE PARK calls out for votes to bag a share of bag charge fund Friends of Hardie Park is bidding to bag a...

St Luke’s Hospice rated “Outstanding” by government inspectors

THE Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by St Luke’s Hospice in Fobbing Farm, Nethermayne, Basildon, to be Outstanding overall following an inspection in December.

Aveley teen Courtney-Lee’s charity weekend

COURTNEY-Lee Collins, a 17 year old A level student at the Ockendon Academy is celebrating the results of her charity catwalk pageant she organised on Sunday.

Grays man Alfie Millar praised for his Good Samaritan deeds in the London Marathon

A GRAYS man has been hailed as a 'Good Samaritan" for helping an injured runner for the last four miles of the London Marathon.

Great fun at family fun day at Woodlands Edge in South Ockendon

THERE was a lovely atmosphere at a Family Fun Day at the Woodlands Edge public house in South Ockendon on Easter Monday. The event was...

Love a sunflower at the St Luke’s Hospice Gardens

DURING the months of June and July there will be displays of attractively designed sunflower plaques 'planted' in bright yellow barrows throughout the St Luke's Hospice gardens, each sunflower bearing the name of a loved one.

Palmer’s College student Ellen raises hundreds for Alzheimer’s

Ellen, a second year student at Palmer’s College, chose the Alzheimer’s Society for her Extended Project. The Extended Project qualification allows students to produce a focused piece of work on a topic of their choice

Workout for Red Nose Day at Palmer’s Sports Centre

PALMER'S Sports & Fitness Centre organised a special fundraising event at the Centre to raise money for Comic Relief.

Charity cream tea in aid of brave Grays woman Nikki

A CHARITY cream tea was held in aid of a brave Grays woman who is fighting cancer. Nikki Nye is presently undergoing treatment of bone...

Stone Roses star appears at charity football match in Thurrock

THE LEAD singer of The Stone Roses appeared at a charity football match at Thurrock FC on Sunday.

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