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All Aboard for Savings: The Great British Rail Sale Returns!

MILLIONS of discounted train tickets for half term activities, weekend getaways and commuting will be up for grabs next week. The week-long Great British...

Two Thurrock residents recognised in New Year’s honours

TWO Thurrock residents have been recognised in the New Year's Honours. Jeffrey David Asser, who lives in Grays and is Assistant Director, Department for Energy...

Mexican and South American restaurant Las Iguanas launches amazing New Year deal to beat the January blues!

MEXICAN and South American restaurant Las Iguanas is kicking off the New Year in style with the return of its much-loved Bottomless Tapas, back...

Surgeon wins prestigious award for training and support

A SURGEON at Southend Hospital has been presented with a prestigious award. Emma Gray, Consultant General and Breast Surgeon at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation...

c2c welcomes the return of 12-car trains and more seats for passengers at Basildon station

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway Limited has announced the return of 12 and 10-car trains to platform 2 at Basildon station following an intensive...

Must-see films to look out for at Vue Thurrock in 2026

AS 2025 draws to a close, film fans can rest assured there's plenty to look forward to at Vue Thurrock in 2026 – including...

Pharmacies open Christmas Day in mid and south Essex

THE NHS has released opening times for pharmacies operating on Christmas Day across mid and south Essex*, with pharmacy staff working to ensure people...

More people taking control of their tax as HMRC app use surges

MILLIONS more people are choosing to make managing their tax easier and simpler, with use of the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) app continuing...

New Year’s Eve shopping made easy at The Baytree Shopping Centre

SHOPPERS heading into the final days of 2025 are invited to make the most of New Year's Eve shopping at The Baytree Shopping Centre...

Festival Leisure Park supports Basildon Borough Council this Christmas with community gift card initiative 

FESTIVAL Leisure Park is proud to have recently collaborated with Basildon Borough Council this Christmas to help spread #BelieveInBasildon festive magic across the local...

Chelmsford Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Thursday’s Eight-Race Meeting

THERE'S more all-weather racing at Chelmsford Racecourse this Thursday and the evening's card hosts eight races, featuring a Class Two series final, which is...

A Christmas message from The Bishop of Chelmsford

THE Rt Revd Dr Guli Franics-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford, has written a message for the Christmas season: Fear not said he for mighty dread...

Community Network Services (CNS) advances phased rollout of new PCS

COMMUNITY Network Services (CNS), a DP World company, has rolled out the latest phase of its new CNS Port Community System (PCS) to customers,...

Thurrock’s Give a Gift raises thousands for vulnerable children

RESIDENTS and local businesses have raised almost £5,000 and donated hundreds of toys to help make sure Thurrock’s most vulnerable children can wake up...

Festival Leisure Park brings festive magic to Basildon this December

FESTIVAL Leisure Park is set to sparkle this December with a programme of festive events designed to delight families and spread Christmas cheer across...

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