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Best Buy Opens in Lakeside

The Thurrock one is designed to be very easy to spot what you want. Various zones are filled with items relating to specific gadget types and pretty much everything sold there is on display to fiddle with. That's also a refreshing change so there are no hidden surprises when you get home and open a box.

News Of The World Poll Predicts Tories Take Thurrock

AN ICM poll commissioned by the News of the World has revealed that Thurrock may be one of the 113 marginals set to fall as David Cameron heads to be Prime Minister.

Ward By Ward: Orsett

The chamber would be a poorer place for Mike Revell. He has been re-energised by his Portfolio for Environment Services and has always been a combative opponent and foil in the chamber. He always comes into his own in the last week of a campaign often ensuring that the Tories steal or secure seats from under the noses of Labour.

Rape Crisis Quiz Candidates

First part of interview with Angela Smith as Sericc ask a number of questions on Rape Crisis and the General Election.

Gateway’s Got Talent 2010: Part 2

MORE acts from the terrific talent show. The packed audience were treated to an introductory video message from Joe Pasquale.

Palmer’s College and Politics:

What the interview revealed is a healthy respect for Nick Clegg and an abiding loyalty for Labour. What was really encouraging was their interest in the whole election and the debates.

Gateway’s Got Talent: Part One

This year every act was of a remarkably high standard especially in dance which as seen here and in other films is of a remarkably high level.

Hammers Back To Winning Ways

The Hammers took their first steps towards recovering from a horrible week results wise by turning the tables on Belle Vue mid way through this encounter.

Hammers Determined To Bounce Back

"Obviously the defeat on Wednesday at Poole, even without a number one, is an embarrassment to everyone at the Club and we look to the riders to put that right this Friday as the Aces will be sensing we are there for the taking."

Thurrock Empowering Women

Explaining the purpose of establishing a women’s group; Yash Gupta President of Thurrock Asian Association said “Women play a very significant role in our families and they ought to play a leading role in the communities as well. This group will help to enhance the self confidence of local women”.

Ward By Ward: Little Thurrock Rectory

Having won by over 500 votes in 2006, you don't have to be Nostradamus to predict that Cllr Rob Gledhill will retain his seat next thursday. Judging on the last four weeks alone, Rob must have worn out a few pairs of shoes

Tilbury FC Thrown Into Chaos

Tilbury Football Club was thrown into chaos today after boss Graham Chester and several long serving members of the backroom staff were relieved of their duties.

Thurrock 3rds Off To Winning Start

Thurrock 3rds kicked off their season with a solid if not spectacular win against local competition as they ran out winners by 4 wickets on Saturday.

Election Diary..When Is A Gaffe Not A Gaffe

The man in question asked a genuine question: "Is an MP an overpaid solicitor or an underpaid social worker." Mr Pickles replied: "Both and he has to put with folks like you..........."

Purfleet Clean Up

Theresa gathered a group of people together in the Garrison Estate to pick up litter and clean up the place. Joined by various agencies, Theresa's group worked long and hard during the day. They may be an example to all the communities in Thurrock.

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