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Cliff Richard tribute heading to the Thameside

JIMMY Jemain IS the world's best known Cliff Richard Tribute Artiste and has, indeed, travelled extensively across the globe presenting his fantastic show.

UKIP MEP Tim Aker calls for new hospital in Thurrock

Cllr Tim Aker MEP has called on the government to invest "Brexit funds" into a Thurrock hospital.

Thurrock community groups could be in line for a cash boost

DO you work, or volunteer, for a voluntary, faith or community group in Thurrock?

Former mayor of Thurrock, Barrie Lawrence passes away

THE FORMER mayor of Thurrock, Barrie Lawrence has passed away.

Thurrock residents advised: Bowel cancer screening – the test that could save your life

During April, Bowel Cancer UK is raising awareness of bowel cancer screening to improve early diagnosis of the disease. Specialist nurses and doctors at...

Palmer’s College student Ellen raises hundreds for Alzheimer’s

Ellen, a second year student at Palmer’s College, chose the Alzheimer’s Society for her Extended Project. The Extended Project qualification allows students to produce a focused piece of work on a topic of their choice

Labour highlight record of John Kent as they slam Ukip’s Tim Aker

IT was John Kent's Labour Party who led the opposition to the second Thames crossing; and that it has been Labour fighting the Tory council all the way on their plans to close children's centres and impose extra charges on people in Sheltered accommodation

Purfleet Community Hub opens its doors

A wide range of council and community services are available at the newly-opened Purfleet Community Hub. The grand opening on Wednesday 12 April was attended...

MP Stephen Metcalfe seeks urgent meeting over new Thames Crossing work during General Election

FOLLOWING the announcement of the General Election to be held 8 June, Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has written to Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for Transport, requesting an urgent meeting to express his concern at the decision

Gateway Academy students enjoy dining in the dark

STUDENTS and staff from the Food Technology department recently paid a visit to the renowned restaurant in London that serves all food in the dark – Dans Le Noir.

C2C providing free travel for London Marathon runners

c2c is providing extra, longer trains and free travel for runners to celebrate the 2017 London Marathon.

Concerns for missing Sade from Purfleet

SADE Alexander, 23, is missing from Purfleet and officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen her to get in touch.

Stephen Metcalfe MP welcomes vote for General Election

COMMENTING on the vote in Parliament for a General Election to take place on 8 June, Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, said:

Fairtrade Fortnight at Gateway Academy

THE Gateway Academy participated in its first ever ‘Fairtrade Fortnight’ recently. The activities were aimed at promoting awareness of the Fairtrade brand and what this means for farmers and producers of the food products on sale.

Thurrock Scouts take on North Downs Way Challenge

OVER the Easter holidays, an intrepid group of Scouts, Explorer Scouts and adult volunteers from across Thurrock tackled the challenge of walking the entire North Downs Way, from Farnham to Dover.

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