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Tips on managing diabetes

AS part of Diabetes Week (12 to 18 June), Rosemond Kyere-Diabour, one of our community diabetes nurse specialist practitioners, gives an overview below of treating and managing diabetes.

South Ockendon resident celebrates 104th birthday

LEATHERLAND Lodge care home in South Ockendon, celebrated Annie Smith’s 104th birthday on Tuesday the 13th of June. 

Bulphan WI celebrate 94th anniversary with a party

MEMBERS of Bulphan WI, including three new joiners, visitors and guests, celebrated the 94th anniversary of the formation of the WI with a village fete-themed party. 

Thurrock Soup returns to help new entrpreneurs

FROM The organisers: "Thank you for taking the time to read this, I would like to invite you to a Great New Thurrock SOUP...

Estate agents fined for breaching anti-money laundering rules

A HIGH number of estate agents have been fined for breaching anti-money laundering rules.

Train company c2c celebrates launch of Better Transport Week

LOCAL train operator c2c is encouraging people to switch to the train this summer as part of Better Transport Week - a national celebration of sustainable transport organised by leading charity the Campaign for Better Transport.

c2c to launch new Essex Ultra Marathon  

RAIL firm c2c is launching a new Ultra marathon event, 'The Railway Children Ultra,' designed to celebrate the beautiful scenery of the 'Essex Riviera' along its rail route.

Corringham garden to feature on Gardeners’ World

AWARD-winning local garden designer, James Fenneberg, will unveil a stunning Beautiful Border at BBC Gardeners' World Live at the NEC Birmingham this week.

Thurrock students film premieres at the Thameside

THE premier of a short film by a young Thurrock woman took place at the Thameside Theatre in Grays today (Saturday, 10 June). 

Thurrock Over Fifties Forum to meet next week

THURROCK Over Fifties Forum will host a public open meeting on Monday (12 June) from 10am to noon at the 'Beehive' resoource centre on...

Chief Constable BJ Harrington reflects on why Essex Police will always support community events like Pride

THE CHIEF Constable of Essex, has stressed why Essex Police will always support community events like Pride.

‘New showhomes now open at Bellway development in Fobbing’

HOMEBUYERS are now able to look around three different house types being built at Bellway’s Maple Creek development in the Essex village of Fobbing.

Amazon and Barnardo’s launch JOBS programme helping young people into work

AMAZON and Barnardo's have launched their JOBS (Journey of Becoming Successful) project which supports young people, many of whom are care experienced, develop the skills needed to secure work and develop their careers. 

Lakeside enhances luxury offer with store expansions

LAKESIDE, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that it has extended its international, luxury line-up with three significant upsizes.  

Thurrock History Society: My amazing life as an A & E nurse

AT our May meeting Gary Jones gave us an interesting talk on the workings of an A & E Nurse, having joined the NHS as a cadet in 1969, working up to Head of A & E Nursing at Orsett. He described his work at the hospital, also his personal experience at roadside emergencies.

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