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Football: Heartache for East Thurrock United as they are relegated

EAST Thurrock United's hopes of escaping relegation from the Isthmian Premier league were dashed in a dramatic afternoon at Rookery Hill reports Thurrock Nub News.

4,000 young people tell the Jack Petchey Foundation their thoughts on the environment

A NEW report released by the Jack Petchey Foundation asked almost 4,000 young people, including over 700 from Essex, their thoughts on the environment. 2 in 3 young people want to see environmental education prioritised in the curriculum, 1 in 5 is interested in pursuing an environmental career and 70% actively encourage friends/family to take care of the environment.  

‘This sports bra saved my life!’ Grays runner encourages everyone to Race for Life after surviving breast cancer

A GRAYS runner who credits her survival of breast cancer to a sports bra and research into the disease is calling on women, men and children across the region to take part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life.

Corringham woman and ulcerative colitis: ‘I was going to the toilet up to 30 times a day’

ABOUT one in every 500 people in the UK have a stoma bag but many of us have never seen one because they are...

Football: Disappointing end to Grays Athletic’s season

IT was a case of what if on Easter Monday. At the start of this long and largely successful season Blues were hit by a crippling injury list and now history has repeated itself as the season comes to a conclusion.

Judy does the honours at traditional bun hanging ceremony in The Bell Inn in Horndon

THE honour of hanging the traditional Good Friday hot cross bun at Horndon-on-the-Hill’s Bell Inn was bestowed upon village resident Judy Rood as a thank you for the support she gave to the famous pub during lockdown.

Football: Aveley promoted as champions after victory against Tilbury

Isthmian Division North Aveley 4 v 0 Tilbury AVELEY beat local rivals Tilbury to win the league and promotion to the Isthmian Premier. Goals by Alex Akrofi...

Royal Opera House unveils new season

THE Royal Opera House today announces its 2022/23 Season, unveiling a rich range of new work, world premieres and beloved revivals. Over 40 productions,...

Don’t be fooled by new scams, councils say

THE Local Government Association, which represents councils across England and Wales is warning residents to be aware of new scams and remind themselves of...

Woman is first to be convicted over Just Stop Oil fuel depot blockades in Thurrock

A 64-year-old woman has become the first person to be convicted for her involvement in the wave of protests at fuel sites staged by activist group Just Stop Oil.

Police seize off road bikes on Davy Down

ESSEX Police attended Davey Down nature reserve after reports of off road bikes racing and scaring dog walkers. Officers stopped 25 persons with 13...

Details of Thurrock health services over Easter

HOWEVER you’re spending the bank holiday weekend, make sure you know where you can go for local health care.

Essex Police arrest 268 following fuel protests in Thurrock

ESSEX Police have now arrested 268 people following protests held in Thurrock during the last six days. These people have been arrested on suspicion of...

Chadwell St Mary councillors plant tree for Queen’s Jubilee

CHADWELL St Mary councillors joined the council's tree team to plant a Japanese cherry blossom tree in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Football: Away win puts Aveley top of the league

AVELEY went to the top of the league with an important away win on Saturday afternoon.

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