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Essex community groups given a Happy New Year with £1m funding boost

ROGER Hirst MBE, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, today announced funding of nearly £1 million for Essex voluntary sector projects that are...

The best of British theatre takes centre stage at Vue Thurrock this year

THERE'S lots for theatre lovers to be excited about at Vue this year, with several productions taking over the big screen in the first quarter of 2026.  Kicking...

Inside the transformation of London Liverpool Street: New fly-through revealed

NETWORK Rail releases a new fly-through video showcasing its ambitious plans to transform London Liverpool Street station into a transport hub fit for the...

Romford Walking FC develop ‘Just Play’ recreational male football 

ROMFORD Walking FC have expanded their commitment to inclusive football by launching two new weekly Men's Just Play sessions this season, complementing the club's...

Go all in against cancer in Race For Life in Harlow

THE Traitors star Leanne Quigley is urging people to kick start the New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life...

Free creative arts programme designed by and for Thurrock residents returns next month

GREEN Light â€“ a two-week programme of free creative activities â€“ is returning to Thurrock for the third year running during February 9 to 22. And this year, it's bigger than ever.   Organised by Start Thurrock, each activity, workshop or show in the Green Light programme...

David Barton gains national recognition for work of children’s charity he started in Thurrock

THURROCK resident and charity founder David Barton has been selected for national recognition and will be honoured with a British Citizen Award for Services...

TfL announces 2026 Art on the Underground programme and tenth annual Brixton mural commission

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has announced five new works in its rich and varied Art on the Underground programme for 2026. The new commissions...

Adam Buxton shines a light on the need for more foster carers in a new documentary

A NEW mini documentary has launched, following writer, comedian and family man Adam Buxton as he visits two local authority foster families in the...

The Thameside Theatre: The Olivia Rodrigo Experience

AFTER exploding onto the music scene in 2021,Olivia Rodrigo has produced a catalogue of anthems especially for the younger generations. The Olivia Rodrigo Experience...

Nestlé recalls a number of baby formula products over toxin fears

NESTLE has taken the precautionary step of recalling several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin. Statement from Nestle: “The...

Celebrating culture and team spirit at Carolyne House

CAROLYNE House Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, staff came together on 20th December for a festive and culturally enriching Christmas party,...

Staff at Bellway Thames Gateway raise and donate more than £60,000 for charities

STAFF at Dartford-based housebuilder Bellway Thames Gateway supported local and national charities with donations totalling more than £60,000 last year. Employees from the division, which...

RSPCA shares advice to keep animals safe during weekend cold snap

WITH Met Office warnings for snow and ice over the next week, the RSPCA is urging people to take some simple steps to help...

Annie auditions at the Thameside Theatre

WITH equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.She is determined...

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