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Angela’s Off The Blocks

Anne Widdecombe and I were interviewed by John Sopel on BBC national news. As I answered my first question Anne W snorted, guffawed and commented throughout my comments – and then when I challenged her had the cheek to add “I didn’t interrupt you, so you mustn’t interrupt me”! What can you do but laugh!

Thurrock’s Got Talent!

The Stanford Forum is already beginning to prepare for the 10th anniversary of the Stanford Music Festival with another staging of our ever popular “Thurrock’s Got Talent”.

Hammers Aim To Take Sting Out Of Bees

AFTER last week’s false start to their home season, the Lakeside Hammers aim to get their first home Sky Sports Elite League points on the board when they entertain the Coventry Bees at the Arena-Essex Raceway this Friday.

Election Diary: Day 4

Team Jackie and the future of Thurrock Tories take centre stage today.

Jackie Doyle-Price: Time For Change

In-depth interview with Conservative Party Parliamentary Candidate for Thurrock, Jackie Doyle-Price.

Man Arrested After Whitehall Fatal

A 38-year-old man from Grays has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and is now on police bail until Saturday, June 12 pending further enquiries.

Bulphan in Bloom!

Village out in force to keep Bulphan blooming.

Dr Who at Lakeside

Eighties Doctor Who still popular at Book-signing at Waterstones.

Prospective Profile: Angie Gaywood

Interview with prospective Labour councillor in one of the key "bellweather" seats in Thurrock

Next Top Boss: Big Success

Palmer's students sign up in droves for Thurrock's Next Top Boss.

William Edwards Year 8’s Hold National Champions

Fantastic achievement for young rugby players after only a few months of training.

Election Diary: Day 3

The campaign starts and everyone is in good humour.

Carl Morris: “There Is A Stark Choice”.

This election will be about values. Labour has at its core, values of fairness and genuine concern for the ordinary people

Council Pressurised To Sign Prompt Payment Code

Council under pressure to sign prompt payment pledge.

Saffron Walden 6 v 53 Thurrock

In Thurrock’s penultimate league game, the champions posted 50+ points for the seventh time this season.

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