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Find out how to be a childminder in Thurrock

RESIDENTS interested in starting a career as a childminder can access a free information session this October. Cllr Andrew Jefferies, Cabinet Member for Education, said:...

Grays Beachcombers get involved in Thurrock 100

SLIGHTLY different day yesterday than was originally envisaged, but the mandala got finished before high tide on Saturday

Ceremony honours Thurrock priest of Grays Gurdawars Sikh Temple.

A CEREMONY has taken place to mark 31 years of service by a priest to the Thurrock community. Cllr Qaisar Abbas organised the special event...

How to access GP services in Thurrock

THE coronavirus pandemic has meant that the NHS has had to work differently in order to keep staff and patients safe. Local GPs would...

Thurrock to receive £75,000 to help vulnerable residents

THURROCK Council has been allocated £75,000 by the government to help it extend support for vulnerable homeless people who have been given temporary accommodation...

Football: Dedicated Belhus Park Athletic volunteer recognised with award

DEDICATED Belhus Park Athletic FC volunteer Dave Barley has been presented with his FA 50-Year Award in recognition of decades of selfless dedication to...

Riverside Community Big Local volunteers pick litter at Falconwood.

A SMALL team of Riverside Community Big Local volunteers spent Sunday morning picking litter from the piece of land along Bridge Road known as...

New provider for Thurrock homeless service

SUPPORT for homeless people across Thurrock is set to receive a major boost as national supported housing provider Sanctuary Supported Living takes over a service supporting local people affected by homelessness.

Vue Thurrock: Magical Maastricht with Andre Rieu

EVERY summer André Rieu, the King of Waltz, presents a series of open-air concerts in his beautiful hometown of Maastricht in the Netherlands.

Thurrock police officer’s bravery is recognised as ‘extraordinary’ people on Essex force are honoured

THE bravery of a police officer serving in Thurrock has been highlighted as the Essex force acknowledges great work across the county.

High praise for Thurrock homecare teams

THE branches are part of the Healthcare Homes Group and each provides personalised care and support to people living in their own homes

Havens Hospices is looking for Shop Volunteers to play a part in supporting local hospice care

A LOCAL hospice charity is looking for volunteers who can spare few hours of their time to assist in its charity shops in central, west and north Essex.

Kinetika fly the flag at Land of the Fanns

VISITORS to Thames Chase Forest Centre were treated to a beautiful spectacle on Sunday 30August as 100 flags flew in the sunshine.

Higher return for rental properties in Purfleet-on-Thames

STRIVING for higher yields remains the holy grail for buy to let, and new research suggests investors could be attracted by large infrastructure projects....

Thurrock resident wins £500 by “Piecing Thurrock Back Together”

RESIDENTS in Thurrock have been busy delivering, swapping and collecting Postcards of the borough as part of the Piecing Thurrock Back Together competition launched...

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