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The Gurkha Rifles set to host event in Purfleet

THE Gurkha Rifles 208th anniversary ride out to Purfleet-on-Thames is being held on Sunday 23 April at Purfleet Heritage & Military Centre.

Mobile network services being upgraded in South Ockendon and Tilbury

MOBILE network services are being upgraded in South Ockendon and Tilbury boosting speed, performance and coverage. There is a small chance these improvements may cause interference to TV received through an aerial such as Freeview, BT, TalkTalk and YouView.  

New Windrush exhibition at Port of Tilbury

EVEWRIGHT Arts Foundation (EAF) is delighted to announce Belongings: Windrush 75 as part of Windrush 75th anniversary celebrations, made possible thanks to National Lottery players through a National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant.

Charles Bishop is the 843rd High Sheriff of Essex.

HISTORY has been made by the appointment of Charles Bishop as the 843rd High Sheriff of Essex.

Celebrate the Coronation at Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate

CELEBRATE the Coronation of King Charles III with a royal-inspired staycation at Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate. Set amidst the beautiful Essex countryside only 45 minutes from London, the historic country house hotel will be hosting a quintessentially British afternoon tea experience on the front terrace and lawns, as well as offering 20% off* room rates from the 4th – 8th May.

Total Pop Party coming to the Thameside

IT IS fair to say, the children of today have had enough! From home schooling to lockdowns, they deserve to have some fun! Come join...

Thurrock Courts Players set to give you a Clue

THURROCK Courts Players return to the Thameside Theatre this June with the hilarious, map-cap comedy Clue on Stage.

Royal Opera House unveils spring season

THIS spring, The Royal Ballet celebrates the 75th anniversary of Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella with a brand-new production of the much-loved ballet. On Wednesday 12 April 2023, the work will be broadcast live to 977 cinemas in 19 countries, bringing Cinderella’s ethereal world of fairy godmothers and pumpkin carriages to audiences around the world.

What have rats ever done for us? Rodents need recognition on World Rat Day!

ANYONE who keeps rats as pets will know that despite the bad press they receive they are friendly, intelligent and playful animals. Rats are excellent companions, who have even helped detect human diseases, clear minefields and improve the environment.

List of places offering Kids Eat Out For Less

LIST of places offering Kids Eat Out For Less. Full details below.

Hop Around for £2’ this Spring as bus fare cap extended until end of June

MILLIONS across England are encouraged to ‘Hop Around for £2’ this spring as the £2 bus fare cap is extended to 30 June.

An Easter message from The Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqan

ONE of the most famous post-resurrection appearances of the risen Jesus is his meeting with two of the disciples on the road to Emmaus

Woodland Trust urge schools and communities to fight climate change

THE Woodland Trust is urging schools and communities across the east of England to join the fight against climate change and nature loss – and reach a remarkable five million free trees planted across the United Kingdom since 2020 – by taking advantage of its latest tree-pack giveaway.

Thurrock History Society: Social history of the allotment

AT our March meeting we welcomed back Dr Twigs Way, consultant in garden history, giving us an extensive and witty history of the allotment.

All aboard for safer journeys: c2c unveils new train to promote British Transport Police app

C2C is proud to announce the launch of a brand new train wrapped in support of British Transport Police's 'Railway Guardian' app.

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