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Thameside Theatre: Alice in Pantoland

TUMBLE down the rabbit hole this festive season as 'Alice in Pantoland' brings you a topsy-turvy adventure like no other! Follow Alice as she journeys through...

Amazon Tilbury volunteers transform Benyon Primary School garden

A GROUP of 20 employees from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury recently volunteered their time to help brighten up Benyon Primary School by painting the...

40 Years. 40 Miles. 40 Days: Fundraise for Rainbow Trust 

ARE you looking for a fun challenge in 2026 that will get you moving whilst raising much needed funds to support families in their...

Thurrock comes together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Residents of all ages from across Thurrock attended a poignant memorial service in Grays to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Residents, community leaders and local schools...

c2c and Madam Mayor of Havering welcome the Inspiration train to Upminster

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway, supported by Madam Mayor of Havering, have today officially welcomed and opened the Inspiration train at Upminster station. Earlier today,...

Small moves to make a difference in Chadwell community

RESIDENTS in Chadwell St Mary have a chance to bring their great ideas for improving the local community to life. The Chadwell in Action: Small...

Thurrock Court Players set to present The Unfriend

THE clock is ticking down towards curtain up - and reheasehals are well underway - as award-winning Thurrock Courts Players approach their next production...

High street jeweller F.Hinds raises over £40,000 for local and national charities

F.HINDS, one of the UK’s longest-established family-owned jewellers, is celebrating an outstanding year of charitable giving, community support and business growth in 2025 –...

The Baytree free pre-loved Prom Pop-Up shop returns for 2026 following huge demand

THE Baytree Shopping Centre has announced the return of its much-loved Pre-Loved Prom Pop-Up Shop in 2026, following the overwhelming success of last year's...

Let love blossom with romance package at Down Hall Hotel

LET love blossom with the new Romance Package at the stunning Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate in Essex.  Set within 110 acres of sweeping countryside, this indulgent escape is designed to make...

Together Create – FREE Visual Arts Sessions for all ages!

TOGETHER Create – FREE Visual Arts Sessions for all ages! Looking for a welcoming space to get creative? Together Create offers relaxed, supportive visual arts sessions...

ACL Essex offers mental health training to combat winter blues

ACL Essex is supporting its communities with mental health courses to help boost wellbeing.  The learning provider is promoting free mental health courses, available to...

From personal loss to shared hope inspires community hope

WHEN Martin Rooke, a Thurrock resident and Essex Freemason, lost his wife Becky, everything that mattered narrowed to one small person: his daughter Rachael,...

Busiest ever year at London Stansted as passenger numbers top 30m

LONDON Stansted had its busiest ever year in 2025 as passenger numbers passed the 30m milestone for the first time in the airport’s history. A...

Leisure centres accessibilities: £300K update for pools and leisure centres

MAJOR updates to many leisure centres and public swimming pools across Essex have been planned. Updates include new lifts, toilets and access ramps as...

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