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David Cameron Visits Thurrock

Flanked by the massed ranks of the Thurrock Tory faithful, Mr Cameron explained that seats such as Thurrock were key to winning the General Election on May 6th.

Saturday Football Fixtures

The Millermen need a point to qualify for the play offs and three to secure a home berth for the semi-finals after a truly amazing run in but a sad day for Grays as they leave the New Rec.

Eric Rallies The Troops

The Tories in South Basildon and East Thurrock don't need any motivation but nevertheless, Chairman of the Conservative Party, Eric Pickles MP drive into Stanford in his battle bus to rally the troops.

History at Hassenbrook

The History Department at Hassenbrook School is going from strength to strength. YourThurrock spent the afternoon with the GCSE class as they took on the challenge of the rise of Nazi Germany.

Grays Athletic: Thanks For The Memories

You can take away the ground but you cannot take ways the history. Support the Blues for one more time.

Council On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown

The evening began with Chairman Stuart St-Clair Haslam making a fifteen minute speech that made him look like Churchill the politician. He ended the evening nodding at everybody making him look like Churchill the dog.

Thurrock Election Hustings

In front of the congregation at St Peter's church, the five candidates answered questions on a variety of subjects from the economy, values to assisted suicides without every really getting going.

St Georges’ Celebrations Across The Borough

St Peter's church, Aveley High Street and scouts at Grays school among the raft of St George's celebrations this weekend.

Belhus Just Stumped By Tourists

The club hosted Shepshed Town from Leicestershire League Division One; they had a Worcestershire county player Ghuman in their side.

Chafford Fun Run: May 9th

THE 5K Thurrock fun run and walk takes place on Sunday May 9. The event starts at 12 at the Chafford Gorges Nature Park on Drake Road and is raising money for the Ryan Cassar Appeal.

Primaries Set To Boycott Sats

Thurrock Headteachers have announced plans to boycott next month's Sats tests for primary school pupils.

Grays Athletic: Determined To See A Bright Blues Future

Grays Chief Executive Andy Swallow announced a new structure and outlined several new plans for the club away from Bridge Road come saturday at 5pm.

War of Words in Fire Dispute

Brigade accuse union of confrontation

Candidates’ Debate in St Margarets

CANDIDATES from the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency gathered together at St Margarets church in Stanford to see if they could persuade the congregation to vote for them.

Pegasus Clip Thurrock’s Wings

Thurrock CC’s first run out under their new name proved to tread a well worn early season path. Pegasus played host for this Saturday friendly fixture and Thurrock found themselves on the wrong end of the result.

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