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Councillors Celebrate Success Of T-Fest

Congratulations has to go out to all those who organised the event. The Thurrock councillors led by Chair of the Steering Committee, Cllr Barry Johnson have dedicated so much time to the project. New Portfolio Holder for Culture, Cllr Lyn Worrall has been a breath of fresh air for all the cultural projects in the borough.

Stavros Flatley: All Back To His For A Kebab!

Stavros Flatley produced a wonderful performance that really got the audience going. Zorba the Greek will never be the same again!

Stacey Solomon: Live at T-Fest: Part 2

THE X-FACTOR star was an absolute delight. Shyly sitting in the VIP Tent playing with her two-year-old son Zac, having her photo taken and then going along the whole front row of the crowd signing autographs.

DJ Talent: What A Nice Guy!

YOU never thought you will spend time discussing politics with DJ Talent. Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price never thought she would be discussing the qualities of Anne Widdicombe with the South London rapper!

Tall Dark Friend: Mosquito Gets The Crowd Buzzing!

CORRIDORS, Honey I'm Home and now the brilliant new single (released on i-tunes this week) Mosquito illustrate the growing talent and popularity of Tilbury's Tall Dark Friend.

Quarry Hill Juniors: The Pyramid Club

THE TRANSITION between primary and secondary can be a traumatic, daunting experience and for any number of reasons: How do you put a tie on? How do you find your way to school? If you are going to a school where none of your friends will be attending then how do you fit in.

Thurrock 1 v 3 Chesham Utd

A below par performance, from what looks likely to be the Thurrock squad for this coming season allowed the buoyant visitors to take advantage of some bad defensive errors and punished them with goals.

Motorbike Crash On A13

The collision happened near Grays when the motorcyclist appears to have lost control of a blue Suzuki GSF while travelling on the A1089 Dock Approach Road leading to the eastbound A13 and struck the crash barrier shortly after 6:30pm on Saturday, July 24.

Aidan Davis: Little Star Big Talent!

Aidan was one of the most popular artists of the saturday afternoon and just like Stacey was a class act. Signing autographs and chatting to fans before he went on to produce an excellent performance that drew an amazing response from the audience.

Thurrock’s Bishop Set To Retire

The Rt Revd Dr Laurie Green, has announced that he will retire on 28 February 2011 after 18 years as Bishop of Bradwell in...

Baroness Smith’s Maiden Speech

"The challenge ahead is to build on the advances made over the decades in the role and position of women in society to widen opportunities in education and employment for women and young people from all backgrounds and all countries so that they can fully realise their potential. ‘Society as a whole will benefit from the knowledge and skills that they have."

X- Factor Stacey Wows T-Fest!

THE X-FACTOR star was an absolute delight. Shyly sitting in the VIP Tent playing with her two-year-old son Zac, having her photo taken and then going along the whole front row of the crowd signing autographs.

Saturday Football Results

Hakan won't be happy as they lose their second friendly in five days.

Child Airlifted To Hospital In Middle Of T-Fest

THE POLICE, emergency services, Thurrock Council and the public were highly praised after the Essex Air Ambulance landed in the middle of the festival in order to airlift a ten-year-old child who had suspected spinal injuries after falling from a climbing frame.

Saturday Football Friendlies

Steady build up continues as all five borough teams are in action in pre-season friendlies.

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