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Thurrock Opera Company will perform at Purfleet lights switch on

THE annual Christmas Lights switch on in Purfleet-on-Thames this year will start at 4.30pm on the community green next to the Royal Hotel on Saturday, 26 November.

Spooky family ride is a hit in Chadwell St Mary

GHOSTS, skeletons and monsters have been seen in Chadwell St Mary taking part in a Halloween Family Ride, organised by Thurrock Council’s Road Safety Cycling Team.

Cash grants avaiable for Active Thames Fund

GRANTS of up to £5,000 are available from the latest round of the Active Thames fund, a partnership programme led by the Port of London Authority (PLA).

New Tag Heuer shop opens at Lakeside

THE Watches of Switzerland Group, the UK’s leading luxury watch specialist, is delighted to announce a new TAG Heuer boutique is open in Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock. 

Dogs Trust issues Howl-oween Advice

HALLOWEEN can be a scary time of year not just for those participating in trick or treating, but for dogs, who may find unexpected knocks at the door and people dressed in costumes unsettling. Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity,

From Tilbury to Tinseltown: Jordan Gray deserves every success

BUT Jordan has a real focus, ambition and sense of dedication. She was also really enjoying honing her talents.

Family jeweller F.Hinds reveals limited edition collection exclusively for BBC Children in Need

FAMILY jeweller F.Hinds, Lakeside has revealed its new Pudsey collection in partnership with BBC Children in Need, this week.

From fowl around Fenchurch Street to spooks in Shoeburyness: c2c creates spooky Halloween trail

TRENTALIA-owned train operator c2c is celebrating Halloween this year with the launch of a spooky trail to unmask numerous eerie experiences along the London...

Over 3,000 househunters await a new housing development in Fobbing

THE first selection of new homes at a Bellway development in Fobbing will be released for sale on Saturday 5th November.

NHS calls for Thurrock residents to “do their bit”

THE NHS and partners across Essex are calling on everyone to help 'Do Your Bit' this winter as hospitals, GPs, paramedics and care services prepare for a rise in demand for local services. 

Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support in Tilbury

A COFFEE morning for Macmillan Cancer Support will be held at Tilbury Hib on Civic Square tomorrow (Friday, 14 October), from 10am to 2pm.

Ongoing support for families and children in Thurrock

THURROCK Council is continuing to help vulnerable households across the borough thanks to an additional £1.295 million government funding for the Household Support Fund...

Hassenbrook Academy set to hold annual Christmas Fayre

STAFF at Stanford-le-Hope's Hassenbrook Academy have been busy planning and organising their popular annual Christmas Fayre.

F.Hinds Lakeside partners with Rotary Watches to support Prostate Cancer UK

THIS October, F.Hinds, Lakeside joins the fight against Prostate Cancer by partnering exclusively with Rotary Watches, an avid supporter of the national charity, Prostate Cancer UK.

Camping site in Stanford-le-Hope given planning permission

A CAMPING site which has been operating without full planning permission for more than ten years has been given approval to carry on.

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