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Six talented artists win Thurrock SACRE Spirited Arts Competition

Six talented young artists have been announced as winners of the Thurrock SACRE Spirited Arts Competition which asked primary school pupils in years one...

Ormiston Park Academy students work with BBC on storytelling project

STUDENTS at Ormiston Park Academy, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), had an exciting visit this week from some experts at the BBC, who taught them about storytelling.

Thurrock commemorates Srebrenica Memorial Week

THURROCK hosted a special event on Friday 9 July and raised the Remembering Srebrenica flag at the Civic Offices to observe Srebrenica Memorial Week.

JMW Turner painting “Purfleet and the Essex Shore as seen from Long Reach,” set to be auctioned

A SEASCAPE by renowned British painter J.M.W. Turner will be auctioned by Sotheby’s on Wednesday.

Thurrock Council look to cut 500 jobs (and shut the Thameside Theatre)

CONSERVATIVE-run Thurrock Council in Essex said 500 full-time jobs would have to go to make £20m of this saving.

Cliff Richard’s The Great 80 Tour coming to Vue Thurrock

BRITAIN’S ‘Ultimate Pop Star’, Sir Cliff Richard, invites you to be part of the most spectacular silver screen party of the year, as he celebrates his 80th birthday in cinemas nationwide.

New Tapas restaurant is coming to Lakeside

A NEW Tapas restaurant is coming to Essex. Set to open at the beginning of July, “Tapas Revolution” promises to bring authentic Spanish tapas, large sharing plates, sangria & cocktails to the site in the heart of Lakeside, The Boardwalk.

Police investigation after biker seriously injured in East Tilbury

ESSEX Police are investigating a collision that left a motorcyclist seriously injured and are appealing for witnesses who saw what happened.

Walk-In Covid-19 vaccinations available at Stifford Clays Vaccination Hub and Chadwell Medical Centre

ANYONE over 18 is able to walk-in and get their 1st or 2nd AstraZeneca or Pfizer jab at Stifford Clays Vaccination Hub and Chadwell Medical Centre over the coming days, without needing to book a time in advance.

Thurrock Labour leader backs petition to save closure of Thameside Theatre

"THURROCK Conservatives don't care a jot for arts, culture and heritage, and it goes way beyond the Thameside - just look at the decision to cease funding the Community Choir or allowing Coalhouse Fort to sit and decay.

Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre AGM

PURFLEET Heritage Centre AGM. Full details on poster below.

British Heart Foundation say thank you to staff

THE UK’s leading heart charity, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) wants to say thank you to all its fantastic shop volunteers, ahead of Thank You Day (4th July 2021).

Plans to control Thurrock street lights by remote control

By Local Democracy Reporter: Christine Sexton THURROCK’S 21,000 street lights could soon be managed remotely, saving £125,000 a year. Thurrock Council is proposing to install a...

Thurrock Council discuss plans for more housing for borough

THURROCK Council’s Cabinet will hear plans to adopt a mixed approach to Housing Development Delivery to ensure much-needed new infrastructure and homes are built for the borough’s residents.

Mobile phone ban plan to improve school behaviour

MOBILE phone bans and other ways to create “calm classrooms” are to be considered to help improve discipline in England’s schools reports the BBC.

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