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Courageous Grays schoolboy shines again in Star Awards after cancer returns

A GRAYS schoolboy has once again been honoured as part of a special awards show celebrating the courage of children diagnosed with cancer – after a year in which his cancer returned.

New Year cheer: £2 bus tickets for thousands of routes

MILLIONS of people across England can now save money and ‘Get Around for £2’, thanks to £60 million government funding to cap single bus fares until the end of March.

DP World Serves up an early Christmas present to local school

CHRISTMAS has arrived early to a local school after DP World generously gifted over £10,000 to install a new sensory room and create a forest school at Corringham Primary School. 

Three ways to sup-pawt Dogs Trust Basildon this Christmas

THIS Christmas, Dogs Trust Basildon welcomes any support that can be spared, no matter how small, and it has shared three easy ways to support the charity, that won't break the bank.

Jingle Bowls all the way at Lakeside’s Hollywood Bowl

FESTIVE fun is on its way to Hollywood Bowl Lakeside this December where families are being invited to settle their seasonal squabbles by scoring a Christmas turkey.

Rotarians are set to sleigh ride through Tilbury, Grays and Chadwell

GRAYS Thurrock Rotary Club, weather permitting, will be out on their Santa's Sleigh throughout the coming week.

Thurrock Local History Society: Hidden Spa Landscapes of Essex

FOR our November meeting we welcomed Dr Emma Cannell, who worked with the Essex Garden Trust research group during lockdown, concentrating on resorts and spa towns.  It involved a lot of detective work, using vital sources including maps and photos.

New beauty ‘inWonderland’ launches in Lakeside

A NEW independent beauty business called inWonderland has launched in Lakeside Shopping Centre and promises an experience unlike any other.

Russell Brand calls on Thurrock Council to save the Thameside Theatre

THE comedian and actor Russell Brand has lent his support to save the local theatre he once performed at as a child reports the BBC.

Gable Hall set to host Christmas Fayre

AFTER the phenomenal success of their 2021 Christmas Market, Gable Hall school is billowing into the festive season with another cracking Christmas Market for...

9,000 calls to RSPCA about sick garden birds highlights need to clean feeders

AS autumn turns to winter and bird-lovers step up supplementary feeding, the RSPCA’s new data highlights just how vulnerable garden birds can be to...

Thurrock duo are part of new Matilda movie

YESTERDAY'S UK launch of the new movie Matilda the Musical brought great praise for the latest adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel – but nowhere...

Temporary closure of Aveley Post Office for store refurbishment

THE branch at 74 High Street, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4BX, is closing for a refit on Thursday 24 November at 5.30pm and it is due to re-open on Friday 9 December at 9am.

Christmas kindness campaign launched by Lakeside superhero!

MELISSA Bronger, single mum of four, was the deserving winner of this summer's Superhero competition. Melissa submitted an incredibly praiseworthy entry showing her strength in raising four wonderful children, two of which need extra assistance for their disabilities.

New Aldi store opens in Grays

THE Aldi store on London Road in Grays reopened this morning at 8am, following a significant refurbishment and extension.

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