A red robin was spotted in Lakeside Shopping Centre today, seeking shelter from the winter chill outside. The baby bird was rescued by Lakeside’s Duty Manager, Aaron Brett, and taken outside to safety.
Saddened by what she saw, Maria tried to persuade Mrs Hyman to go to hospital and get some much needed rest. After much convincing, Mrs Hyman finally agreed to go to hospital, but had one final favour for Maria, and that was to clear and clean her house in time for Christmas. As expected, Maria accepted, for it was the least she could do for Mrs Hyman, given the conditions she had put up with for so long.
IT is the night before Christmas but sadly Jimbo is unhappy as his girlfriend has left him! Find out why and find out what his Christmas message to the nation is as our favourite partyman puts on a brave face!
Station Officer Geoff Wheal said: "A family of a five was living in the caravan and they have lost everything, they had all their Christmas presents in their and it has all burned. "The caravan was next to a stable and crews did a good job of containing the fire and making sure it did not spread to the stable.
Hairdresser down under in Australia buys South Ockendon hairdressers "Calendar Girls" calendar after discovering film on yourthurrock. Truly local but global!
AT ORMISTON Park Academy, it is all about the community. So the school has flung its doors open for a grand christmas fayre. YourThurrock spoke to deputy head, Collette Hunnisett about the evening and the further plans the school has for 2011.
While across at East Thurrock, the Rocks team have once again been attempting to replicate the herculean effort that saw the pitch prepared for a key fixture against Potters Bar that saw them leap to the top of the table. Secretary, Neil Speight said: "Once again, we have done all we can. The pitch is in good condition. The only thing that could be against us is a frost."
Whilst some are tucking into their turkey others are struggling to have something basic to eat let alone a Christmas dinner, that’s where the Retail students come in! The group made 10 Christmas hampers, with helpful donations from both staff and students from across all three Campuses as well as putting on a raffle with all the proceeds going to Jack Evans Court
And also I would like to express my thanks, on behalf of those residents and the management of Thurrock Council, to the members of staff at the authority who have worked so very hard in recent days and weeks to combat the adversities brought to the Borough by the weather.
SEVERAL Year 8 students at Gable Hall school in Corringham showed their christmas spirit by organising and serving at a special christmas meal for the elderly at the school.
I have always thought of New York as a big city of sky scrapers. Well, of course it is; but now I know that beneath the sky scrapers beats a warm heart. My recent visit to New York showed me just how helpful and friendly New Yorkers are. From offers of a seat on the subway to readiness with advice and directions.
The second challenge is the burden of bureaucracy, red tape and regulation that falls on small businesses. I realise that it was designed to deal with the practices of unscrupulous employers, but I think we should recognise that the vast majority of SMEs value their employees greatly and treat them very well. Regulation must find a balance between dealing with unscrupulous employers and not overburdening responsible ones.
Armed police raced to King Street after there were reports of shots being fired. Essex police confirmed that a 31-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He has now been bailed until January 4th.
The course will start on Friday 14th January at Corringham Fire Station. It is open to any adult who suffers from chronic pain, such as migraine or the symptoms of arthritis, a respiratory condition, heart condition, stroke, or a gastric condition.
