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Celebration of youngsters’ achievement throughout Thurrock

AN EVENING of celebration took place on Thursday 4th May at the Seabrooke Community House as representatives of the Essex Boys & Girls Clubs, the Jack Petchey Foundation and local volunteers celebrated the achievements of local kids from across the borough. 

UK economy boosted by £1.4 billion as longer lorries roll out on UK roads

LONGER lorries will be introduced to GB roads to deliver on the Government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions, and support...

Thurrock newspaper editor pledges to get the balance right now he is a councillor

THE EDITOR of a Thurrock newspaper has pledged to respect laws of confidentiality now that he has been elected as a councillor.

The Broadway Barking Theatre present Neil Young Day

THE Broadway Theatre Barking is delighted to announce its first ever Neil Young Day on Saturday 3 June 2023. This celebrates the recording in 1971 at the theatre which was then known as The Barking Assembly Hall, of two tracks on Young’s biggest selling album, Harvest.

Accor expands its UK portfolio with two new Mercure signings

ACCOR, a world leading hospitality group, has announced two new Mercure hotels in the UK – in Northampton and Thurrock – building upon the Group’s already strong UK footprint. Both signings will be a joint venture between real estate fund manager Frogmore and C1 Capital Partners.

Could you help Olivia become Miss Swimsuit 2023?

A 23-year-old Corringham woman will be competing in a national final next month and is hoping for support from local businesses as she pursues her career.

Urgent call to energy suppliers: Renegotiate fixed contracts for small businesses on market-peak tariffs

URGENT call to energy suppliers: Renegotiate fixed contracts for small businesses on market-peak tariffs

Ten days to claim Pension Credit and qualify for £301 Cost of Living Payment

THERE are just ten days to go for people to claim Pension Credit and still qualify for the latest £301 payment, which they will...

Supporting people with grief and loss this Dying Matters week

Supporting people with grief and loss this Dying Matters week This Dying Matters Awareness Week (8th – 14th May) St. Luke's Hospice is encouraging our community to talk...

GP plan asks more patients to use pharmacies

MORE people will be able to access health services without needing to see a GP under a plan launched by officials in England reports...

Knife crime and getting stabbed still number one concern for Thurrock’s young people

FROM December 2022 to March 2023 more than 1,560 young people took part in the fourth Essex Violence and Vulnerability Youth Voices Listening Project.

Thurrock is England’s obesity capital with over 75% classified obese

NEW research has revealed the top 10 English areas with the highest prevalence of obese people and Thurrock features in first place with 73.5% of residents classified as overweight or obese.

Gable Hall School tree planting to mark King’s Coronation

A TREE to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III was planted at Gable Hall School this morning during a special celebratory event.

Essex Police dogs and their handlers made a clean sweep of the Eastern Regional Dog Trials.

ESSEX Police dogs and their handlers made a clean sweep of the Eastern Regional Dog Trials.

Emirates reintroduces double daily flights to London Stansted

EMIRATES, the world’s largest international airline, has today reintroduced its double daily service to London Stansted (STN), following increased demand for international travel. Emirates...

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