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New Land of the Fanns book published

THE Land of the Fanns is delighted to announce the publication of a new book which details the history, natural history and heritage of...

Free street football club launches for 11 to 18 year olds

A NEW street football club has been launched in East Tilbury for 11 to 18 year olds who are interested in taking up a sport activity and meeting new people within the community.

The Summer Reading Challenge returns to Thurrock this July

THE Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge returns this summer, inviting children and young people to get reading and to use their creativity and curiosity to discover science.

Weekend fun at Horndon Feast and Fayre

A NUMBER of Councillors attended including the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Sue Little, and the Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock, Stephen Metcalfe MP.  

Port of Tilbury welcomes hundreds to its community Open Day celebrations at the weekend

THE Port of Tilbury’s community Open Day, held on Saturday 25 June was a big success with hundreds of people coming along to the London Cruise Terminal for a day of celebration.

Invitation to West Thurrock Pilgrimage in July

West Thurrock Pilgrimage - 7th July THIS walk will explore the route through Lakeside via St. Clement's Church, West Thurrock to the Ferry crossing point...

New career at Amazon for Tilbury military veteran

THE team at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury is celebrating Armed Forces Day (25th June) by shining a light on some of the veterans and reservists working across Amazon's UK operations network. 

Stanford-le-Hope leads the property market with UK’s first operationally net zero carbon development

SHARED ownership provider SO Resi has launched a new development in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, that uses the latest in construction and microgeneration technology to create homes that are greener, warmer and cheaper to run.

Small Business, Big Dreams: Amazon to host interactive livestream to help young, budding business owners

AMAZON announces the launch of Small Business, Big Dreams: an interactive, virtual livestream aimed at helping up-and-coming entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

Plans progress for development in Thurrock Youth Zone

A NEW partnership has been formed between the national youth charity OnSide and Tilbury Towns Fund Board to use their combined experience and skills to dramatically expand the opportunities available to young people in the area, by creating a brand-new Youth Zone.

Two Stanford-Le-Hope cafes named in Top 20 list of UK family businesses

TWO cafes based in Stanford-le-Hope, The Cup and Saucer cafe, and Full of Beanz, have been named in the Top 20 family businesses in the UK.

Thurrock pays tribute to Windrush Day

MARKED on the 22 June each year, it recognises the contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants. The Empire Windrush and other ships carried people from Caribbean countries to the UK between 1948 and 1971.

Wildlife Hospital boosted by store staff

THANKS have been expressed to staff at the Marks and Spencer store at Lakeside who have united to support a borough-based wildlife charity. Sue Schwar,...

Dream Factory hold Whizzing Wheels challenge

ON 22 May 2022, The Dream Factory held a 5K Whizzing Wheels Challenge at the Redbridge Cycling Centre in Ilford, Essex. This fabulous event...

Port of Tilbury Community Day set to return

AFTER a gap of more than two years due to the global pandemic, the team at Port of Tilbury announce that the port will open its doors for a community Open Day and celebration on Saturday 25 June 2022 from 11am until 5pm at the London Cruise Terminal and everyone is invited.

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