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Junior’s fundraising mission is a tribute to mum and Army Cadets

A THURROCK army cadet is about to lose his treasured locks to raise funds for a good cause, at the same time paying a...

East Thurrock MP hopes Grand National will boost local charity

EAST Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe will be keeping a close watch on the Weekend's Grand National in the hope of boosting one of his...

Local community gardens gearing up for food growing action

FROM 22nd to the 29th of April, over 100 community growing spaces will open their gates to welcome volunteers, both new and old, to explore ways...

Dogs Trust gives eggs-pert advice on how to have a dog-friendly Easter

WITH the bank holiday Easter weekend fast approaching, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is reminding dog owners to keep chocolate out...

Strictly-inspired event raises more than £53,000 for St. Luke’s Hospice 

A Strictly-inspired fundraising event, hosted by TV personality and Strictly winner Chris Hollins, has raised more than £53,000 for charity St. Luke's Hospice.    The popular...

Support St. Luke’s Hospice this Spring

DONATE to St. Luke's Hospice this spring to help the charity continue providing vital care for people with a palliative, or life-limiting, condition.   St. Luke's...

Thurrock Foodbank thanks the Purfleet community

THURROCK Foodbank has thanked the Purfleet community for its latest donations to the charity. On behalf of Purfleet Community Fete Lynne Mansfield handed over £400,...

Tea party at Asda hosted by community group

ASDA'S Tilbury store was the latest venue for a Re-engage tea party. The locally-based charity which supports local and vulnerable people once again were hosted...

Football community shows support for Alzheimer’s Society

THE Essex County FA are backing the charitable work of the Alzheimer’s Society by encouraging grassroots football to support their loved ones by looking...

An Evening of ‘Respect’ at Seabrooke Community House 

An Evening of 'Respect' at Seabrooke Community House  Cllr Tony Fish has congratulated youngsters from Thurrock who have participated in the Essex Boys' and Girls'...

Nominate a star for the ‘Making Every Day Count’ Awards!

HAVENS Hospices is asking the local community to nominate a colleague or volunteer for their annual ‘Havens Hospices Star Awards’. The charity, which cares for...

Sophie set to take on challenge of London Marathon

ST Luke's Hospice will be beneficiary of a runner in the London Marathon on Sunday, on 21 April by Grays Athletic sports therapist Sophie...

Courageous Macie from Thurrock is a star says cancer charity

THURROCK youngster Macie Cuthbert had a memorable 11th birthday, having a biopsy on what turned out to be a rare form of cancer. It’s so...

Thurrock community support initiative receives ‘crucial’ funding boost from The Co-operative Bank

THURROCK community support initiative seeking to help local people fulfil their potential has received a £1,000 funding boost from The Co-operative Bank, enabling it...

Everyone is welcome at Race for Life across Essex

PEOPLE across Essex are being invited to kick start the New Year by signing-up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Chelmsford.   The charity’s much-loved...

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