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Prize-Winning Artist Visits His Sun Arch Sculpture

The art work was commissioned by Commissions East and funded by Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation and Parklands, to celebrate the opening of the new Veolia Mardyke Bridge, which provides a direct link between the Garrison Estate and RSPB Rainham Marshes.

Orchards Community AGM

Orchards Community Forum are holding their AGM on Wednesday 29th September ,7.00pm at St Thomas’s Social Club Hall St Thomas’s Place, off East Thurrock Road, Grays, RM17 6SR (under St Thomas' Church).

FA Cup Third Qualifying Round Draw

Three borough teams in the next stage of the FA Cup. Things are starting to get interesting.

Council’s £1,000-a-Minute News Item Slammed

When YourThurrock questioned Leader of the Council, John Kent he confessed that he didn't even know the council had a youtube channel whilst other Labour councillors have privately admitted that after four months in control they have realised that wresting the council from the grasp of officers may be beyond them.

Thurrock Marquetry

Marquetry is the art and craft of covering a structural carcass with pieces of veneer forming decorative patterns, designs or pictures. The technique may be applied to case furniture or even seat furniture, to decorative small objects with smooth, veneerable surfaces or to free-standing pictorial panels appreciated in their own right.

Ugly Scenes At Ockendon Meeting As Veteran Manhandled

Mr Perrin said: "I was invited to the meeting to address a number of issues. Once I got there I felt an uncomfortable atmosphere. The meeting turned into something akin to a "Kangaroo Court"". As tempers frayed I was referring to evidence I had on a printed out e-mail. As I held it, a woman tried to grab it. I held onto it and jerked forward as she tried to yank it again".

Julie Earle: The Magical Gate

SOUTH OCKENDON writer Julie Earle had her school essays published at school. Trouble is, she didn't realise and went on to become a housewife and mother without ever realising her potential.

Docker’s Boss Ecstatic Over Last Gasp Victory

AN 93rd minute winner by Ibrahim Conteh put Docker's Boss Paul Vaughan in seventh heaven as they secured only their second victory of the season away at Cheshunt. Cheshunt were buoyed by a spectacular comeback at Rookery Hill on wednesday night when they recovered from 3-0 down to draw 3-3. With that in mind, the Dockers lined up in a 4-5-1 formation.

Next Top Model Judge Comes To Lakeside

On Friday 1st October, Britain’s Next Top Model judge, Grace Woodward, will be styling one lucky Lakeside fan on stage, transforming their style with a ’work wardrobe’ makeover.

BuzzyPea TV: Follow Me

Exclusive preview version of the track from the upcoming "Thumbs Up If You Feel Me". Promo, available October 2010 - The Promo version features RazzarKay.

JLS At Lakeside This Tuesday

Aston, JB, Marvin and Oritsé will meet and greet fans who purchase copies of the new book from the Lakeside WH Smith store. Fans must collect a wristband when they buy their book in order to join the queue to meet the boys. Wristbands will be available from Monday 27th September and availability will be limited, so fans are advised to arrive early.

Thurrock Businesses Leave £433,000 With Chancellor As 56% Fail To Claim

That saving can be claimed at any time for the current year but if firms wish to claim back as far as 01 April 2007 they must do so before the deadline of Thursday 30 September 2010.

Thurrock 3 v 1 Stamford

Two late goals by substitute Lee Roache saved Thurrock’s blushes against a very rugged and confident Stamford team of the Evo stik division one south. But Stamford will make the long journey home wondering what if, they had two golden opportunities to score before Thurrock’s stamina started to show the difference between the two sides in the last ten minutes of the game.

Thurrock Labour Welcome New Leader Ed Miliband

THURROCK LABOUR voted for Ed Miliband back in July and have expressed their delight when he won the leadership contest in Manchester this afternoon by a slender 1.3% from his brother and long-time favourite David. Reacting to the result, Chair of the Thurrock Labour Party, Valerie Morris-Cook said: "Thurrock CLP are very pleased and excited for the future.

Bury Town 2 v 2 Grays Athletic

A COOL, calm and collected finish from sub Alex Osborn saw Grays dig out a well-earned 2-2 draw against Ryman Premier outfit Bury Town. Grays had the best 45 minutes of the season as they gave played wonderful possession football in midfield and attack while the defence effectively shackled former Ipswich star James Shawcroft.

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