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Pathways volunteering fair celebrates Volunteers Week

A VOLUNTEERING Fair will be held during Volunteers Week on Thursday 4th June, 10am-12pm, at Pathways in the entrance foyer of the Basildon Centre,...

Former Labour councillor for Aveley joins Conservatives

IN another blow to Thurrock’s Labour party, former Aveley councillor and long standing Labour member, Srikanth Panjala has joined Thurrock Conservatives reports the Local...

Letter to Editor: Play is disappearing from our children’s lives

 Dear Editor,   Play is disappearing from children's lives at an alarming rate. In the UK, research shows that children are experiencing less free play –...

St John’s Baptist church conversion edges closer as plan approved

PLANS to convert a historic church into residential accommodation has been approved – after a 10 year process reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Changes and...

New service supports vulnerable and ageing carers – Thurrock

A NEW support service has launched in Thurrock to help carers who are struggling to look after themselves and their loved ones. The Thurrock Ageing...

Essex Community Goals returns in June and there’s still time to sign up

CHARITY football tournament Essex Community Goals is back this summer and there is still time for teams to sign up. The 7-a-side competition gives 12...

Lakeside shopping centre turns up heat with waterside experience

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre, the UK’s ultimate waterside retail & leisure destination, is celebrating summer in a major way this year with the launch of...

Port of Tilbury welcomes Maritime Minister for update on growth plans & decarbonisation initiatives

THE Port of Tilbury welcomed the Maritime Minister, Keir Mather MP, and Department for Transport (DfT) colleagues to the port this week for a...

Where kids can eat for free at Festival Leisure Park this half term

FAMILIES looking to make the most of the May half term without spending a fortune are invited to visit Festival Leisure Park, where a...

Fanta and Xbox Recreate 25 Years of Gaming in Nostalgia Challenge Featuring McFly’s Dougie Poynte

BEFORE wireless controllers, LED gaming set-ups and online streaming, gaming meant sitting inches from a chunky TV, surrounded by tangled controller wires, stacks of...

Cllr Andy Barnes elected Leader of Basildon Council as Cllr Sam Journet confirmed Mayor for 2026/27

COUNCILLOR Andy Barnes of the Conservative party has been elected Leader of Basildon Council unopposed at the authority's annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday...

New Leader and Cabinet to be appointed at Thurrock Council

THE new Leader of Thurrock Council will be elected at the Council’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday 27 May following the elections on Thursday 7...

Celebrating Essex Police’s roads policing heritage and road safety at the UK Slot Car Festival

CELEBRATING Essex Police’s roads policing heritage and road safety at the UK Slot Car Festival It may have been miniature cars racing around a track,...

Team England bowler shares science-backed formula to achieve the perfect strike 

NEW research reveals 32% of Brits are not very confident when it comes to bowling a strike, with 25% admitting to never hitting a strike...

Passing the Baton? From Manchester to Thurrock, Can local power drive our country forward?

By Martin Kerin OUR country is in a flux, and has been for nearly 20 years. For the second time in our recent history, a...

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