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Opportunity to join the Golden Voices

ANYONE who would like to be part of an enthusiastic singing group is invited to try out with one of Thurrock's community choirs.

Community action to help nature in Thurrock

ESSEX Wildlife Trust is offering support to communities in Thurrock and Basildon who wish to take action for wildlife and improve local green spaces.

Summer Reading Challenge volunteers celebrated at special event

VOLUNTEERS who supported this year’s Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge were celebrated at a special event on Tuesday 27 September.

Chronic Pain in the UK: More efficient referrals could free up over 16 million GP appointments

THE majority of people living with chronic pain[i] in the UK (69%) had to visit multiple general practitioners (GPs) and wait more than a year before receiving an official diagnosis, with more than one quarter of people (28%) waiting three years or more. This insight comes as part of a survey of people living with chronic pain, conducted to mark pain awareness month (September) by an independent research agency on behalf of Boston Scientific.

Desi Indian restaurant nominated for top award

DESI Indian Dining Club’ Restaurant in Grays has been nominated for the Restaurant of the Year - Essex at the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2022. The winners will be announced at a glittering red-carpet event being held at the InterContinental Hotel at The O2-London on the 2nd of October. 

H&M expands at Lakeside – with launch of HOME offer

LAKESIDE, one of the UK's most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS, is pleased to announce that H&M has signed on a new unit at the centre, as part of an expansion and re-model, which will see the launch of H&M HOME.

Kitchen fire at Caspian Way in Purfleet

CREWS were called to Caspian Way, Thurrock, this morning when a smoke alarm alerted a neighbour to a fire in a ground floor flat.

Grays Beachcombers continue to do their litter picks

JUST a quick reminder that the next litter picking event will be taking place on Wednesday morning from 10:30 - 13:00, meeting at The Worlds End Pub in Tilbury.

Art exhibition at Well House Gallery in Horndon

AN art exhibition currently being mounted at the Well House Gallery in Horndon on the Hill features the work of Terry Wood.

The Orsett Show makes a glorious return

THE sun shone to welcome the visitors back to the Orsett Show which returned to the Orsett Showground after a two year break on Saturday, 3rd September.

Grays Town Band set to host autumn concert

THE band's autumn concert will take place at Socketts Heath Baptist Church on Premier Avenue in Grays on Saturday, 17 September at 3pm.

South Ockendon: Quince Tree Day Nursery walk tall after Sunflower challenge

THE children and staff at Quince Tree Day Nursery in South Ockendon took part in a challenge to grow a Sunflower and raise awareness...

Orsett Show’s Got Talent to showcase the best of what Thurrock has to offer

ORSETT Show’s Got Talent will be showcasing the best of what Thurrock has to offer tomorrow (Saturday 3rd September) – but who will be...

Orsett Show just a few days away

Did you know that all Under 16s get free entry to this year’s Orsett Show? It’s just a few days until the Orsett Show, one...

Colchester-based autism charity boosted by Amazon in Tilbury

AUTISM Anglia is an independent charity that provides care, support & education to autistic children, adults, and their families in East Anglia.

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