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Plant a free Woodland Trust tree for your school, sports club or community group and help fight the climate and nature crisis

TIME is running out for schools, sports clubs and community groups to take advantage of the Woodland Trust’s latest free trees giveaway and help...

Asda Foundation announces over £1 Million in funding to transform community spaces in local communities

THE Asda Foundation has announced that substantial funding of over £1 million has been made available through its Investing in Spaces and Places grants,...

Organisations invited to run Big Local legacy youth project in Grays

CASH is on the table for an organisation to put together a long term project to support young people in Thurrock.  The funding comes from...

New author helps Thurrock children with mental health story book called ‘The Meddling Muddles’

STANFORD-le-Hope resident, Lynne Northcott had been sitting on a book she had written during the Covid19 Pandemic for almost four years until recently publishing...

More than just a Store: National Pet Shop Day to celebrate services and solutions on the high street

DESPITE pet shops and stores having the trust of most UK pet owners, 57.58% of those based in the East of England are still...

Redrow Eastern launches £12,000 fund to support local community projects

HOUSEBUILDER Redrow Eastern has launched its 2024 community fund to help support the incredible community work lead by groups, schools, organisations and individuals across...

Volunteers’ Week celebrated in Thurrock

VOLUNTEERS' Week over recent days in Thurrock has celebrated the amazing contributions volunteers make to the borough community. The culmination of the week saw many...

Stanford scouts take part in evening litter pick

THE 2nd Stanford Scouts popped down to Hardie Park this evening for a litter pick as well as to water our hanging baskets and raised beds...

Amazon teams unite in aid of Dartford school

A TEAM of employees from the Amazon fulfilment centres in Dartford and Tilbury recently took time out to pack school kits for children at...

The Big Help Out comes to East of England and Thames Valley this June

THE UK’s biggest ever day of mass volunteering – The Big Help Out – is making a return from Friday 7 to Sunday 9...

Australia beckons as St Clere student Leo gets on his bike

A THURROCK youngster is spending his Saturday cycling the region's roads to help fund his pending International Scout Jamboree trip to Australia next year. Leo...

Mayor pays tribute to Bulphan villagers’ community effort

SUPPORTERS and villagers who help run Bulphan's community cafe have been recognised for their efforts by Thurrock Mayor Sue Little. In one of the last...

Mayor’s visit delivers boost for eco-garden at Horndon on the Hill Primary

THURROCK mayor Sue Little visited Horndon on the Hill Primary School this afternoon (Thursday, 16 May) to deliver a surprise for pupils. Mrs Little, accompanied...

By royal appointment! Community champion Anne gets her MBE from King Charles

THERE was a proud moment for Thurrock community stalwart Anne White yesterday (Tuesday, 14 May) as she met King Charles and received her MBE. Anne,...

New nursery will help ease shortage of places in Purfleet

A NEW nursery in Purfleet is helping ease the burden of early years care for local familes. Little Chestnuts PreSchool has already established a name...

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