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Celebrating the volunteers of Thurrock

THURROCK Council is celebrating the invaluable contribution volunteers make to our community as part of marking national Volunteers’ Week (Monday 1 June to Sunday...

Thurrock Drama Festival set for next week

THE Royal Ballet and Opera is delighted to introduce the THURROCK DRAMA FESTIVAL — a fun and exciting event for families and children. This special...

Vote for your favourite butterfly

WILDLIFE charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on the people of Essex to back their favourite butterfly as the race to crown the nation's champion...

Major platform renewal and extension works planned at Limehouse station

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway - now part of GBR Anglia, which brings together brings together the leadership of c2c, Greater Anglia and Network...

Thurrock Young Carers is Lakeside’s nominated charity

FOLLOWING the casting of 2,749 votes, Lakeside Shopping Centre has announced its new charity partner is Thurrock Young Carers. With over 36% of the vote,...

Thameside Theatre present family entertainer Nicky Trix

GET ready for an unforgettable show packed with jaw-dropping magic, hilarious comedy and outrageous antics with Thurrock’s favourite family entertainer, Nicky Trix! Join Nicky and...

Estuary Outcasts exhibition at Grays library

ESTUARY Outcasts: Thurrock Training Ships is a fascinating exhibition that shines a light on a forgotten part of Thurrock’s seafaring past. In days gone by,...

Thameside Theatre: Thurrock Courts Players: Abigail’s Party

MIDDLE-class suburbia gets to reveal its darker side over the course of an increasingly uncomfortable drinks party in this production of Mike Leigh’s most...

Lakeside shopping centre turns up heat with waterside experience

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre, the UK’s ultimate waterside retail & leisure destination, is celebrating summer in a major way this year with the launch of...

Where kids can eat for free at Festival Leisure Park this half term

FAMILIES looking to make the most of the May half term without spending a fortune are invited to visit Festival Leisure Park, where a...

Fanta and Xbox Recreate 25 Years of Gaming in Nostalgia Challenge Featuring McFly’s Dougie Poynte

BEFORE wireless controllers, LED gaming set-ups and online streaming, gaming meant sitting inches from a chunky TV, surrounded by tangled controller wires, stacks of...

Team England bowler shares science-backed formula to achieve the perfect strike 

NEW research reveals 32% of Brits are not very confident when it comes to bowling a strike, with 25% admitting to never hitting a strike...

Autin Dance Theatre presents Zig Zag! in Grays

HOT off the heels of our spectacular Light Up Thurrock festival, we’re thrilled to bring you something just as bold, joyful, and inspiring —...

Lakeside Shopping Centre hosts Busy Bee trail this half term

CALLING all eco-explorers! Lakeside Shopping Centre is hosting a Busy Bee Trail this May Half Term, providing the perfect free activity for adventurous families. Taking place...

Our bee population is in decline – here’s one easy thing you can to do help

IT’S World Bee Day on 20 May, and bees are some of the most effective pollinators we have – not just helping plants to...

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