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Spooky fun at Grangewaters

There will also be live music and entertainment on stage with a chance to explore the ‘haunted room’. Hot food and refreshments will be available along with traditional events such as apple bobbing, face painting and mask making.

Thurrock ambulance service aim for Trust status

An ambulance trust aiming to secure NHS foundation trust status is seeking help from the public and patients to help develop new services. The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) has begun a consultation that will last until the end of the year.

Ormiston students volunteer for half term revision sessions

Huw Derrick, Assistant Principal at Ormiston Park Academy says, “by offering extra tuition to kids who may not be able to receive private tuition at home serves a few purposes: it provides kids with a vision of how they can control their own futures; and it can also keep kids off the streets and in school.

Man trapped in RTC near to QE2 bridge

CREWS were called to near to the QE2 bridge and are using specialist cutting equipment to free a man from his vehicle following a road traffic collision. The incident involves three vehicles and the casualty remained trapped at 07:37 hrs with firefighters working alongside an ambulance team to free him.

It’s Our Theatre: Famous in Belgium

The Brussels trip will provide key opportunities for international knowledge exchange. Andrea Stark, Area Executive Director for Arts Council England said: “By taking their hip hop performances to Brussels, these young people are showcasing talent from the East of England on an international stage and demonstrating why the arts matter to so many. At Arts Council England we believe all children and young people should have the opportunity to experience the richness of the arts; and it is inspiring to see young people empowered to shape their own performances and showcase their talents to the wider world.''

Quarry Hill Junior School: Moving on up

One of the most fascinating journeys to follow is the ascent any school makes from the abyss of "special measures". The job at Quarry Hill is being carefully and firmly handled by head Martin Cowpland.

Arsenal legend at Waterstone’s on Saturday

Waterstone's Lakeside is delighted to announce a rare appearance by footballing legend Peter Storey, to sign copies of his new book 'True Storey'. Storey spent 12 years at Arsenal football club, chalking up 501 appearances between 1965 and 1977.

Let’s Talk campaign “A great success”

Council Leader John Kent announced to the cabinet last night that over 167 suggestions for efficiency savings were made over the two month period. The process has been so successful that other councils such as Brentwood are looking into using the software for the same purposes.

Harrow Borough 1 v 2 Aveley

KURT SMITH’S 65th minute header was enough to seal a welcome three points for the Millers on their travels at Harrow Borough. Ryan Watts had levelled for the home side two minutes earlier, cancelling out Orlando Smith’s opener after 10 minutes.

Chafford man wanted by police: Owen Wood

Owen Wood, 21, is wanted by police after breaching the terms of his licence by failing to attend appointments with his supervising officer and failing to reside at the approved address.

Grays Athletic: Paid in full

Club accountant Tony Packer announced on the club's website that the unpaid tax bill of £67,000.27p was paid yesterday. He said: "This was the full and final settlement of all outstanding issues left with GAFC 1982 Ltd.

Redundancy warnings given to Development Corporation staff

Staff have been issued with redundancy warning letters. Although the warning relates to March, it isn't written in stone and many staff are already making preparations to go well before then.

Business Secretary Vince Cable visits London Gateway

During the visit, he was given a new report, published today, that sets out how 36,000 new jobs will be created when the project is completed, providing some £3.2 billion to the UK economy every year.

Driver involved in fatal RTC on A13 named

Mr Forman was driving an orange Nissan Qashqai which was in collision with an articulated lorry on the eastbound carriageway of the A13 near the junction with the A1012 at North Stifford. The collision happened shortly before 7am on Tuesday, October 5, 2010.

Free training and advice at Beehive

RESIDENTS, voluntary and community Groups in Thurrock are now able to access nearly 30 FREE training events running between Oct and Dec 2010. The Thurrock ACE Partnerships ‘On a Learning Curve’ training programme aims to support individuals and groups in becoming more active in their community.

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