A BUS driver was stabbed and robbed in Chadwell St Mary this afternoon (Monday). The attack happened at 4.40 pm in Waterson Road on a no 83 Ensign Bus.
TILBURY resident, Steve Lambert died last week in Spain after a short illness. Steve was 55 years of age. Most people will know him as Steve the Taxi, as he was, like his son and his grandson, a London cabbie. He was the quintessential large than life character but also wise, knowing, sensitive, sensible, loyal and humane.
INTU Lakeside is looking for schools across Essex to register their interest to take part in its Elephant Parade. Children from six local schools will be given the opportunity to create unique elephant designs and six winners will be selected to join the tour which arrives at intu Lakeside in May.
FOLLOWING on from last years hugely successful Buy One Get One Free night, Thurrock Courts Players return to the Thameside this March offering Buy One Get TWO Free! The evening showcases the Players' 2014 drama festival entries, fresh from their performances at the Waltham Forest Drama Festival, which local theatre goers often do not get the chance to enjoy.
ON Saturday 8th March at St Josephs Hall, Stanford le Hope around 90 racegoers supported this joint venture to raise funds to rebuild the Maternity Unit in Mitala Maria, Uganda. The evening began with a welcome by Rotary Club President-Karen Sayers-Irving and then Philip Hills (parishioner & Rotary Club member) explained in more detail about the Ugandan project.
AN INQUEST is set to take place to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of a South Ockendon woman last year. Paige Williams, of Nicholas Close, South Ockendon, died on July 2nd last year after reportedly inhaling her own vomit after falling ill in the night.
ESSEX Police Inspector Leigh Norris joined forces with South Chafford councillor Tunde Ojetola and Police Commissioner Nick Alston to make the concerned public feel more aware of what actions they are taking to try and solve criminal activities in Chafford Hundred.
IN 1933 a party of Bata men and women came to set up a shoe making company in England and settled in East Tilbury they in time built his town, this was both a place to work and also to live, with its own shops , school, cinema, swimming pool its own farm and everything to make a thriving community. Sadly owing to cheaper imports over several years, in 2006 the Bata factory closed down after a gradual decline in trade. The Bata Reminiscence and Resource Centre is at the East Tilbury Library with its museum of Seventy Years of memories.
CONSEQUENTLY, we are extremely grateful for all the support we receive which is greatly valued. So a heartfelt and sincere ‘THANK YOU’, goes out from everyone at St. Luke’s Hospice, to those who have donated and remain anonymous to us. We would like to assure them that every penny they have given will be used in the best possible way to add real value to the care and support we are able to give to patients and those who use our services.
PAUL said: "Maybe you have family or friends who have served in our National Forces, or may even be overseas on duty at the present time? Even if you don’t you’ll almost certainly know someone who has, and you’ll be hard pushed to avoid the news of the regular stream of casualties across the various media channels (and these are just the ones that make the national news)
THE INTRIGUINGLY titled Fake Festival 2014 is set to be held at Blackshots Fields this summer. The event, scheduled for July 26th, is a fabulous opportunity for families and the local community to enjoy a fun packed music day out together and to listen to some great live bands. YT asked the organisers to give us a breakdown on the event.
THIS fantastic opportunity is open to new mums of any age who live in Thurrock. To participate mums should be a minimum of 6-weeks after giving birth and have approval from their GP or medical specialist. All participants will need to complete medical declaration.
THE Community Dump Quilters Family ( Community Dump Quilters, Daughters of the Dump Quilters and Grand Daughters of the Dump Quilters) hold varied events open to the public throughout the year in addition to their weekly and monthly group sessions.
METAL are delighted to announce that Village Green is back for its 6th consecutive year in Chalkwell Park on Saturday 12 July 2014 from 11am until 10pm.
They have a fantastic line up of artists and musicians that includes:-
