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King’s honour for Thurrock’s Ann White – an inspirational figure whose work for “people with impairments” over decades is recognised

PURFLEET resident Miss Anne White has been recognised in the New Year's Honours List and will receive an MBE. Miss White is the volunteer director...

Port of Tilbury staff make generous donation to Changing Pathways

GENEROUS employees at the Port of Tilbury have donated around 100 gifts to Changing Pathways, just in time for Christmas. The port has been...

Santa’s filed his Self Assessment, have you?

WITH Christmas celebrations on the horizon, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been filming with Santa to encourage customers to tick their tax return...

Thurrock Re-engage’s Loraine’s work for older folk is recognised

THE work of a local volunteer co-ordinator has been recognised with an award. Loraine Coleman is the driving force behind Thurrock Re-engage, the charity that...

Foster carers to receive more money next year as government announces allowance increase 

FOSTER carers in England will receive more money to cover the cost of looking after children and young people after the government announced an...

Two new additions make Essex and Herts air ambulance fleet of rapid response vehicles totally hybrid

IN a further step in its commitment to make the very best choices for the environment and reduce its carbon impact, Essex & Herts Air...

Rotary thanked for support by charity that brings local people together

LOCAL residents tucked into a fish and chip meal thanks to local charity Re-engage and the Rotary club of Mar Dyke Valley. Re-engage brings together...

South Ockendon insurance brokers donate to Give a Gift

FOR the second consecutive year, Ockendon-based SEIB Insurance Brokers LTD (SEIB) have supported Thurrock Council's annual ‘Give a Gift' campaign, helping many disadvantaged local...

HMRC awards £5.5 million in grant funding to voluntary and community groups

TWELVE voluntary and community sector organisations have been awarded a share of £5.5 million to help customers who need extra support with their tax...

Stanford community gathers to celebrate tree lights switch on and greet Father Christmas

RESIDENTS in Stanford-le-Hope celebrated the switch on of the town's Christmas Tree in Sunday evening (10 December) and the arrival of Father Christmas. The annual...

Covid lockdowns had ‘catastrophic effect’ on UK’s social fabric, report claims

THE UK is in danger of sliding back into the “Two Nations” of the Victorian era marked by a widening gulf between mainstream society...

Comfort and Joy’ – Blanket coverage for Thurrock Freemasons as they give community groups seasonal support.

SEVERAL lodges which meet at the Cross Keys Masonic Centre in Chadwell St Mary, joined together a year ago to form the Cross Keys...

Mears Group supports community initiatives in Thurrock 

MEARS Group has supported three community projects in Thurrock as part of the company's ongoing commitment to giving back to the local communities it...

Overwhelming community support for new Lidl in Tilbury and Chadwell area

LIDL GB has submitted a planning application to Thurrock Council following significant community support for its proposed modern discount store that would serve Tilbury...

Essex Police object to Christmas carol and mulled wine concert

THURROCK Councillors have thrown out an attempt by kill-joy police to stop a mulled wine and carol concert from going ahead over a “fear...

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