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All Stories set to tell tales at Thurrock libraries

ALL Stories, the mentorship for under-represented writers will be working with Essex & Thurrock Libraries and Essex Book Festival to deliver creative writing workshops to aspiring...

Ambassador Cruise Line names first ship Ambience in ceremony at London Tilbury

AMBASSADOR Cruise Line has officially named their first ship, Ambience, with godmother Sally Gunnell OBE.

Dogs Trust seeks doggy foster ‘pawrents’ in Thurrock

DOGS Trust Basildon is calling on Essex dog lovers to consider opening their hearts and their homes to give a dog a home temporarily...

Judy does the honours at traditional bun hanging ceremony in The Bell Inn in Horndon

THE honour of hanging the traditional Good Friday hot cross bun at Horndon-on-the-Hill’s Bell Inn was bestowed upon village resident Judy Rood as a thank you for the support she gave to the famous pub during lockdown.

Great British Rail Sale: c2c tickets prices cut by up to a half

CUSTOMERS on train operator Trenitalia c2c's route will benefit from reduced fares this spring as part of the Great British Rail sale, which was launched by the Department for Transport this morning.

Date set for naming of road in honour of fallen hero

A DATE has now been set for the official naming of the Aveley bypass in recognition of the loss of local soldier Nicky Mason.

Royal Opera House unveils new season

THE Royal Opera House today announces its 2022/23 Season, unveiling a rich range of new work, world premieres and beloved revivals. Over 40 productions,...

Easter Challenge. How many fence panels can you paint?

Easter Challenge. How many fence panels can you paint?

Jeremy Richardson to join Runwood Homes as Chief Executive Officer. 

RUNWOOD Homes is delighted to announce that Jeremy Richardson, the former Chief Executive of Four Seasons Health Care, will be joining the Group as Chief Executive Officer. Jeremy will take up his new role in early July. 

Amazon Tilbury lend support to Changing Pathway charity

AN Essex women and children's charity has received a £1,000 donation from the team at Amazon in Tilbury.

M&S Thurrock Introduces NEW ELC and Nobody’s Child Collections

M&S Thurrock is delighted to announce the arrival of eco-conscious fashion brand, Nobody’s Child to store this season.

An audience with the Thurrock Courts Players

THEATRE-goers in Grays will get the chance to see a noted political play in June when, to mark the Queen's platinum jubilee, Thurrock Courts...

Rush: A joyous Jamaican journey at The Queens Theatre

IN 1948, hundreds of people from the Caribbean boarded the Empire Windrush and travelled to Tilbury Docks in Essex. With them they brought an explosion of dance, art, writing and music which would transform British culture.  

More than 142,000 use online payment plans to pay their Self Assessment tax bill

MORE than 142,000 use online payment plans to pay their Self Assessment tax bill More than 142,000 customers have used HMRC’s online Time to Pay...

Thurrock residents shed 200 pounds of weight between them with help of new local weight loss programme

SEVENTY Thurrock residents taking part in a free service, Gloji, provided by healthy lifestyle and wellbeing service provider Thrive Tribe, have lost 200 pounds of weight between them, in the last six months.

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