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c2c’s award-winning 357 trains clock up 150 million miles

c2c instantly recognisable fleet of 357 Electrostar trains have recently completed an incredible 150 million service miles thats an average of 2 million miles...

Infant feeding support now available on the weekends for parents in Thurrock

NELFT is introducing an extended seven-day week infant feeding support service in Thurrock. Parents in the area can now contact a support worker with questions...

Thurrock’s Festival of Walking, Talking and Making returns for its 10th anniversary

THE T100 Festival of Walking, Talking and Making around Thurrock and beyond is back for its 10th annual edition, with this year’s programme of...

Hardest Geezer enjoys chicken at Sides in Lakeside

CELEBRITY fried chicken restaurant, Sides, opened in superstar style at Lakeside as Tobi, Ethan, Josh (from The Sidemen) and Russ Cook aka The 'Hardest Geezer'...

Baytree Shopping Centre launches Olympic competition for schools to win £1,000

THW Baytree Shopping Centre have announced a new competition to get local schools going for gold in the hopes to win £1,000. Schools are being...

Charity fundraiser Sam continues to make a splash

A YOUNG man from Thurrock, who now lives in Wales, has shown his commitment to his home area by raising money for the Friends...

Junior’s fundraising mission is a tribute to mum and Army Cadets

A THURROCK army cadet is about to lose his treasured locks to raise funds for a good cause, at the same time paying a...

Commemoration and celebration at Purfleet Heritage Centre

A COMMEMORATION and celebration marking the 209th anniversary of the Brigade of Gurkhas becoming part of the British army took place at the Purfleet...

Grays Townswomen Guild gathered to celebrate 70th anniversary

MEMBERS of Grays Townswomen's Guild and guests came together this week to celebrate the group's 70th anniversary. The birthday was marked with a lunch at...

Tilbury bridge featuring Windrush artwork closes

A BRIDGE with artwork to honour Windrush passengers who walked across it when they arrived in the UK in 1948 has been closed until...

Gurkhas and riders will come together for commemorative event

SUNDAY (21 April) will bring a celebration of the presence of Gurkhas in the Thurrock community. The event, at Purfleet-on-Thames Heritage and Miliary Centre on...

Make sure your bike is safe as Earth Day approaches

EARTH Day takes place on Sunday 22nd of April. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for collective action to address...

Down Hall Hotel set to host UK’s first Labrador event

ON Bank Holiday Monday (27th May), Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate will host the UK’s first outdoor Labrador event, and with the last few tickets remaining...

Orchards community litter pick in Grays

VOLUNTEERS from the Orchards Community Forum in Grays recently completed their latest litter-pick.  They spent several hours clearing dumping from the alleys around Salisbury and...

It’s pond life for the Great Crested Newt at Hanningfield

FOUR new ponds have been created at Hanningfield Reservoir to help support the local Great Crested Newt population.   Froglife Ecological Services (FES), a charity with...

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