The annual flower display centred on the ‘Arthurian Legends’ theme in Horndon’s St Peter and St Paul Parish Church was once again a magnificent spectacle and an assortment of choral and musical performers in the Church gave attendees the chance to enjoy some peace and tranquillity during the course of the weekend.
IT WAS a small but significant moment of respect that one of our roving reporters captured at the weekend. A young family were passing by the Stanford memorial, a memorial that is cherished by the residents
FORMER Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt is set to headline T Fest later this month. The star, who will be DJ-ing, will also be joined by a host of X Factor and Britain's Got Talent contestants as well as local from Thurrock.
DO you have ideas about how to make your community a healthier place? You might like to set up a dog walking group to get your neighbours exercising together. Or maybe you think a swimming club could help you take the plunge into a new fitness regime.
TWO MALES have been arrested after an incident in Brook Street, Grays. Police were called to the area at just after 0230 hrs on Monday morning after reports that a commercial property had been broken into.
DURING a special assembly at Grays Covent School this morning, student Samantha received an award for a video she made highlighting how people can change the world by wasting less and buying fair trade goods.
DON'T let burglars ruin your summer: that’s Thurrock Council’s message to local people.Cllr Phil Smith, portfolio holder for public protection, said: “Burglars are opportunistic and our eagerness to soak up the sun or keep cool can provide them with more opportunities to do wrong. Before enjoying the sun at home or abroad we should think carefully whether we have secured our homes, cars and other possessions.”
A DROP-IN meeting for veterans, serving personnel and their families will be held on Tuesday, July 15 at The Beehive in Grays. The event between 10am and 12.30pm at the West Street centre will see several Thurrock Council and veteran support organisations available to speak to visitors about any concerns they may have.
FANCY making a real splash this summer? At Blackshots Leisure Centre in Grays, Thurrock you can take the plunge by getting involved in British Gas SwimBritain 2014. Sign up for a SwimBritain passport and you’ll even get some of your swim sessions for free.
ON Monday June 23 at 11:15am, a female suspect distracted a member of staff whilst a male suspect concealed four pairs of designer sunglasses in his pockets before leaving the store without making an attempt to pay. Anyone who recognises the people in the CCTV images is asked to contact police in Thurrock on 101.
THURROCK Council’s fostering team will be holding a drop-in session on Wednesday, 9 July, at the Tilbury Children’s Centre. The event – one of several held throughout the year – will be at the London Road, centre between 9am and noon.
AN attempt to smuggle more than three million cigarettes into the UK has been foiled by Border Force officers at the Port of Purfleet. The criminals responsible had concealed the 3,251,080 mixed brand cigarettes inside water storage heaters that had been shipped to the UK from Zeebrugge inside a trailer.
JUNE has been a good month for the Thurrock Writers Circle The Thurrock Writers Festival held at the Grays Library was a big success, Cindy Barber one of our members won the short story competition for the adult section with her 1914 story.
