A MAJOR new survey and report, commissioned by the charity Crimestoppers, has shed light on general attitudes to sexual harassment and the age at which victims are targeted.
DEPUTY Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Sue Little, joined local councillors and members of the community to officially open the Purfleet Community Hub community fridge and pantry.
WHY not pop along to this monthly #LGBTQ peer group? They are a small group of local LGBTQ+ community members, providing support, advice and social opportunities for each other.
INDUSTRY body Water UK is urging the public to turn over a new leaf this year and become more 'water savvy', as new research reveals the public have no idea how much water they use.
COUNCILLORS Martin Kerin, Tony Fish and Jane Pothecary have rejected plans for new development on Badgers Dene, citing concerns around biodiversity, lack of parking, flooding and a lack of affordable housing.
IT IS the time of year when thoughts turn to new year’s resolutions and what we’d like to achieve over the coming months. Volunteering in the local community is a great way to make a difference in 2023 and Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for people to join its Macmillan Buddy Service.
A GRAYS schoolboy has once again been honoured as part of a special awards show celebrating the courage of children diagnosed with cancer – after a year in which his cancer returned.
THE British Parking Association (BPA) has launched the next phase of its ‘selfish parking’ campaign to highlight why it’s not ok to misuse a disabled parking space or blue badge.
ALDI supported local charities, community groups and food banks in Essex on Christmas Eve by donating 11,000 meals to those in need.
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THURROCK Council and several of its housing contractors and consultants have teamed up to offer some festive spirit to 50 vulnerable residents across Thurrock.
CHRISTMAS has arrived early to a local school after DP World generously gifted over £10,000 to install a new sensory room and create a forest school at Corringham Primary School.
THIS Christmas, Dogs Trust Basildon welcomes any support that can be spared, no matter how small, and it has shared three easy ways to support the charity, that won't break the bank.
