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Chief Constable remembers officers who served and died in WWII ahead of VE Day

“THEY served their country with bravery, pride and honour – they set an example for us all” – that’s from our Chief Constable as...

Firefighters reflect on VE Day: “We must keep their memory alive”

ESSEX firefighters with military backgrounds are paying tribute this VE Day by sharing powerful personal stories and reflections, reminding us why it’s so important...

Bulphan is all set for VE Day anniversary celebration

A FULL day of events from near dawn to dusk is planned in Bulphan to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. They have been...

Thurrock Local History Society: Tilbury Riverside Station

Thurrock Local History Society 25 April 2025 Scott Sullivan – Tilbury Riverside Station. AFTER the AGM at our April meeting we welcomed Scott Sullivan, a founder...

Quince Tree Day Nursery in South Ockendon mark VE Day

CHILDREN and teachers at Quince Tree Day Nursery in South Ockendon have made their own memorial that they have put up outside the nursery...

Embrace the great outdoors in Thurrock

SPRING has arrived and it's the perfect time to explore the unique and outstanding parks and open spaces in your borough. Whether you're hoping to...

Essex welcomes its 845th High Sheriff

BECOMING the new High Sheriff of Essex is a challenge that Julie Fosh is more than happy to take up – for the second...

Thurrock Local History Society: Twigs and Wildflower names

Thurrock Local History Society – 21 March 2025Dr Twigs Way – Exploring Traditional Wildflower Names AT our March meeting we welcomed the return of Dr...

Museums can apply for share of £20 million fund

MUSEUMS across England can now apply for a share of £20 million to safeguard community access to their collections and invest in upgrading their...

Local hero Johnson Beharry VC and Thurrock Freemasons Unite for VE Day 80 Community Initiative

ESSEX Freemasons, in partnership with Thurrock based charity Get Started Art, are bringing VE Day 80 celebrations into local communities with a large-scale initiative...

Flypast and concert for VE Day 80th commemorations

THE 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day will be marked this year with a series of events and celebrations that will share stories...

Purfleet Heritage Centre re-opens its doors as it looks to past and future

PURFLEET Heritage & Military Centre opened its doors at the weekend after a three-month shut down for a much-needed refurbishment. This 'work in progress' opening...

How are you planning to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this year?

AS Thurrock Council prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, on 8 May, it is calling on residents to come forward with...

Martha Penyston: Dainty and fair, but was she virtuous?

OUR January lecture saw the return of our webmaster John Matthews who gave us a well-researched and detailed talk on the life of Martha...

International Holocaust Memorial Day service set to be held in Grays

THURROCK will once again be marking International Holocaust Memorial Day with a service in Grays. It will take place at the Herbert E. Brooks Memorial...

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