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Schools Conference at the Thurrock Campus has ‘X Factor’

A former student of the College and now a Theatrical Make-up Lecturer at the Thurrock Campus, Danielle still freelances in the make-up industry and has worked on television shows such as The X Factor, celebrities including David Beckham and Hollywood blockbusters Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter.

Magnificent Redding boxer of the night

The first round was evenly boxed with neither boxer claiming a clear advantage but in the second Redding produced some masterful boxing to take the second round. The Kent boxer Raines levelled the score up in an action packed third round that had all spectators on the edge of their seats. In the fourth and final round Redding forced a standing count against his Kent opponent and stunned him once again to decisively take the fourth and final round but once again the Kent judges gave the bout to Raines with a majority score of 2 to 1.

Thurrock GP: “South West Essex PCT Why do we need them?”

If you want an opinion on the PCT, go to Dr Shehadeh. If you want a second opinion, go to him as well. He is all for "practice-based" commissioning. He believes the PCT is being obstructive. Why? "Because the logical conclusion is that you don't need a PCT."

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YT is always delighted to host portfolio work by students. Here is a short piece by former Grays school and Palmer's College student Jonathan Harrold in collaboration with Jordan Carroll and Dave Holloway.

February Half Term – Youth Activities

CHILDREN and young people will be kept busy this month, with a range of activities taking place in the half term across Thurrock. If it’s football you’re looking for, Chelsea FC Foundation is running a soccer school at William Edwards for ages from three to15. Another soccer school will be taking place at Quarry Hill Primary School, run by Star Sports and Soccer.

Garages burnt down in Tilbury

ECFRS Control operators originally got a call to rubbish alight and sent one appliance to the scene. When firefighters arrived, they reported two garages well alight and the recycling bins were also involved. A third crew was ordered to the scene for additional manpower.

Cheshunt 0 v 3 Grays Ath

SECOND half goals from Alex Osbourn, Simon Thomas and Danny Bunce secured another three points for Grays Athletic.

Essex Police welcomes Thurrock bus inspectors on board

First in East England has become a member of Essex Police’s Community Safety Accreditation Scheme, granting properly accredited members of First Buses’ staff with powers to tackle anti-social and nuisance behaviour.

Minister walks on new piece of Britain in Thurrock

Shipping Minister Mike Penning MP has been walking across a brand new piece of Britain - where this time last year there was nothing but water. New land, enough to fill 4,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools, has so far been created at the London Gateway deep sea port and logistics park, which is under construction on the Thames in South Essex.

Joyce’s Blog: Life in retirement: Second year, second novel!

I am also very busy planning my allotment for this year. Making sure I rotate my crops I have drawn a new plan. This year I am going to try growing sweet corn along with my usual crops. The couple next to me grew this last year and it was really sweet, you could easily eat it raw; not a bit like shop bought. I have already covered a lot of my plot with manure and this needs to be dug in. I now have a greenhouse, which we put up at the end of last year. This will be great for bringing on my seeds ready for planting out when the weather permits.

MP backs Help for Heroes

The evening brought together injured service men, senior politicians from across the House and the Secretary of State for Defence, Liam Fox. Liam Fox heard first hand of the experiences of our injured service personnel and how they have been treated on their return from active service and what changes they would like to see.

Thurrock Hockey reports

Thurrock started the game in form with a win last week. The last time the two teams faced each other Phoenix come out on top but Thurrock was determined to get their own back. The game started very physical from the off, with Tees playing some of their best hockey for a while with some brilliant short sharp passing. Then from nowhere Phoenix broke away from Thurrock’s defence and scored.

India praises Thurrock schools

THE MANAGER of the British Council's schools programme in India, Mr Mriganik Mouli Mukherjee was effusive in his praise for the way the Thurrock...

Hairspray at Gateway Academy: In rehearsal

IT IS A TRIBUTE to the whole Performing Arts department and performers at the Gateway Academy in Tilbury that they look, every inch, like a professional ensemble. And that is only in rehearsal.

Open Mic at Orsett Hall: David Fill

IT IS always a brave thing for an artist to get up there when they have a cold but David Fill was in good company as there was a relaxed feel to the Open Mic evening at Orsett Hall recently.

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