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c2c to launch new Essex Ultra Marathon  

RAIL firm c2c is launching a new Ultra marathon event, 'The Railway Children Ultra,' designed to celebrate the beautiful scenery of the 'Essex Riviera' along its rail route.

Corringham garden to feature on Gardeners’ World

AWARD-winning local garden designer, James Fenneberg, will unveil a stunning Beautiful Border at BBC Gardeners' World Live at the NEC Birmingham this week.

Thurrock Over Fifties Forum to meet next week

THURROCK Over Fifties Forum will host a public open meeting on Monday (12 June) from 10am to noon at the 'Beehive' resoource centre on...

Station Manager issues message to horse owners following animal rescue in Grays

ESSEX Firefighters have rescued a horse during a complex animal rescue incident.  Crews were called to an area near Churchill Road, Grays, this morning after...

Work of Orsett Freemasons and the William Glasgow Trust

STRONG communities are crucial because they are often an important source of social connection and a sense of belonging. Participating in a community bonded together by attitudes, values and goals is an essential ingredient to enjoying a fulfilling life.

The Insider’s Guide to Essex: where the well-known faces go

ESSEX is well-known for its 350-mile coastline, visitor attractions and celebrity haunts, but where do the famous faces of Essex really go? Visit Essex...

Community Connect event in West Thurrock

EVERY Friday at 10-12 from St Clements hall there is the Community Connect event In conjunction with The West Thurrock and South Stifford Forum.

Award for volunteers in dementia support scheme

THREE volunteers who work in South Essex on a scheme, pioneered in Thurrock, to develop new services for people with young-onset dementia have won a national award.

The T100 Festival of Walking is set to return to Thurrock

THE T100 Festival of Walking, Talking & Making is back for 2023 with this year’s programme revolving around sound.

East of England to benefit from over £24.7 million to improve walking and cycling routes

COMMUNITIES across the East of England are set to benefit from £24.7million of Government funding for cycling and walking schemes, helping to boost local...

New lighting has been installed to make a play area in Tilbury safer

THURROCK Council's Resident Engagement and Community Safety Team engaged with young people using Koala Park in Tilbury earlier this year to find out what would make them feel safer using the park. 

Could you help people in your community to access free support?

A BOROUGH-based organisation is looking for help as it provides independent advocacy services in Thurrock, supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing.

Letter to Editor: Volunteers needed to support people with hearing loss

RNID, the charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus is looking for volunteers to support our vital work across the UK.

Three Thurrock causes get cash from Lower Thames Crossing fund

THREE good causes have received payouts from National Highways' Lower Thames Crossing Community Fund.

Horndon Feast and Fayre set to celebrate forty glorious years

ONE of Essex’s largest and most popular family events will return to Horndon-on-the-Hill on June 25th & 26th. Horndon-on-the-Hill Feast & Fayre – a traditional event that harks back to mediaeval times when King John granted the village permission to stage a ‘mighty feast’ in the Magna Carta - was revived back in the seventies and celebrates the 40th year since its revival this year.

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