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Britain’s Got Talent winner is coming to Thurrock to bring some ‘Magic’ with local charity Get Started Art.

RENOWNED illusionist Richard Jones, the winner of Britain’s Got Talent in 2016, is collaborating with local charity Get Started Art, to launch a magical...

Mother and son duo encourage others to start a career in care 

A MOTHER and son from south Essex are urging others to follow in their footsteps and start a career in care. Sarah Fogarty and her...

Mango makes a stylish splash at Lakeside with Mediterranean-Inspired store opening

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre is thrilled to announce the grand opening of one of Europe's leading fashion brands, Mango. The store's design follows Mango's innovative...

Coalhouse Fort is set to re-open its doors

HISTORIC Coalhouse Fort, in East Tilbury, is set to re-open its gates to visitors again for the first time in four years, as surveys...

St Luke’s Hospice welcomes donation from Amazon Tilbury

The Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury has made a £1,000 donation to a local hospice. The donation was made to St Luke's Hospice, a charity...

Summer extended with the Essex Big Weekend

ESSEX residents can win big with free tickets to attractions, overnight stays and meal vouchers, helping extend the county’s tourism season and support local...

c2c extends ticketless network across all its stations

RAIL operator c2c has announced that from next month customers will be able to pay for their journeys right across the c2c route, into...

Essex Freemasons and local Charity aid thousands of Children in Ukraine

A MOMENTOUS fundraising effort lead by Essex Freemason Steve Bryuel, (Orsett Lodge) and Get Started Art resulted in the delivery of 10,000 Art Therapy...

Regulator urges consumers to brush up on their passenger rights ahead of the August Bank Holiday

WITH millions of us expected to jet off abroad this Bank Holiday, the UK Civil Aviation Authority is urging passengers to ‘Know Before You...

Generous donation to help breast cancer unit

A LOVING husband has donated £10,000 to the Breast Cancer Unit at Southend Hospital, in gratitude for the outstanding care his wife received. Benfleet resident...

Magical times for TipToe pupils in Prague

FOR many, the summer holidays mean taking your foot of the pedal and enjoying some down time but for pupils from Thurrock and Romford-based...

Corringham widow sells £20k of sunflowers in husband’s memory

A WIDOW has raised £20,000 for charity by selling sunflowers in her late husband's memory. Helen Creed, 44, grew the flowers at the farm in...

Family run care home group highlights sustainability efforts and sets ambitious goals for a greener future

A FAMILY-run care home group has announced its sustainability goals and green initiatives for the future – highlighting its dedication to making a positive...

South Asian heritage is celebrated at Thurrock event

MEMBERS of Thurrock's South Asian community enjoyed a celebration event recognising cultural and heritage links. It took place at Grays Community Hall on Maidstone Road...

The Essex Big Weekend returns in 2024 – ballot opens on Monday 19 August!

VISIT Essex is supporting local businesses by extending the tourism season with the Essex Big Weekend. The Big Weekend will run from Friday 4...

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