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Hakan Ready For New Season

t's been a quiet time on the news front, but manager Hakan Hayrettin has been in constant demand by players new and old eager to join the Thurrock squad.

Cycling Miles for Smiles!

As part of my training for this challenge I joined 6,499 other cycling enthusiasts for the London Bikeathon 2010 in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. However, rather than opting for the 13 mile bikeathon as I did last year; I accepted the 52 mile cycle challenge around the great city of London . And what a super duper challenge it was!

T-Fest Preview: Grace Obika

Grace’s musical influences range from Faith Evans, Terri Walker, Fantasia Barrino, Mary J Blige, Whitney Houston, to Stevie Wonder, Amy Whinehouse, Brandy and Brian Mcknight, to name a few. In effect, Grace’s material mirrors a sound of neo-soul blended with a unique R&B feel, with commercial appeal. Her sound will hold your interest, to see what else she can “pull out the bag”.

New Council Chief Approved

“His experience in both the private and public sectors will prove invaluable to the council during the months to come when we will have to make some very difficult decisions.

Art at Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form Centre

THIS was one of the best art exhibitions we have seen and it was all the work of one student. Sarah Child's committed herself to the idea of the Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form Centre. Sarah attended Gable Hall and then has based herself at Hassenbrook as part of the two year course.

Tilbury Docks In Ship-Shape

Tilbury Container Services Limited, Forth Ports’ associate company, has shown a significant improvement in its volumes and profitability in the first half of 2010 compared with the equivalent period last year.

Seaxe and Sorcery

WE HAVE to admit that we have a soft spot for historical re-enactment groups. It is the spirit of history. It is the dedication to preserving certain segments and corners of history.

Gable Hall Roadshow

You can see from the film that the performance is rubbish. Meaning that the ever inventive school have used trash cans as percussion instruments. They really are that inventive and that entertaining.

TTMS: No Publicity Please……

LAST night was the first night of the Thurrock Thameside Musical Society's production of Guys and Dolls. Unfortunately the theatre lay two thirds empty. With the show on for another four nights, the signs are not good.

Two Fires in Thurrock

As driest summer for decades continues daily fire count increases.

Planning Powers Back To Government

In a major shake-up, schemes deemed to be part of the national infrastructure will be fast-tracked and decisions taken by ministers.

Woodward Era “Ends” As Grays Fight Off Taxman

The club were granted three months breathing space as the taxman seeks to have the club wound up due to an undisclosed debt.

Technology Can Improve Dartford Congestion

"I have asked for further advice from officials on the costs, possible funding sources and benefits of options to improve the performance of the Dartford Crossing, such as the use of newer charging technologies."

Princes Trust: Working Well

But the team have done more than simply create a new seating area for the town’s book lovers; they raised money to do the work with a ten-mile sponsored walk and a car wash.

Horndon Feast and Fayre

Once again the event was blessed with glorious sunshine and crowds flocked to the village to enjoy a host of entertainment and, in line with the ‘Food Glorious Food’ theme, food markets on both days. A record entry of runners took part in the Horndon 10k run on Sunday.

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