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Thurrock charity at the forefront of volunteer week events

IT'S been a memorable week for the Thurrock branch of Re-engage – the charity that supports vulnerable, elderly and lonely people. Its volunteers attended a...

Conservative councillor Qaisar Abbas labels Thurrock flag “one of the dirtiest flags ever displayed” 

A ROW has erupted over Thurrock Council’s decision to fly its historic coat of arms flag after it was branded “dirty” by opposition councillors...

Celebrating volunteers – From Active Citizens to Volunteer Police Cadets and Watch groups

VOLUNTEERS play a vital role in helping Essex Police to try and keep Essex safe – giving their time, skills and passion to support...

Reality check: new dental school won’t end dental deserts in East

THE British Dental Association has warned that the 50 new dental school places confirmed today stand little chance of easing chronic workforce problems or...

Auditions for Matilda at the Thameside Theatre

DO you know a young performer who loves to sing, dance and act? Rare Productions are bringing Matilda JR to Thameside Theatre — and auditions are...

Letter to Editor: When was the last time you stopped what you were doing and simply played?

Dear Editor, When was the last time you stopped what you were doing and simply played? On 11 June, on the International Day of Play,...

Could you lead plans to invest £20 million in Tilbury?

RESIDENTS and community leaders are being invited to play a key role in shaping Tilbury’s future, with applications now open for an independent Chair...

Hospital suite renamed in memory of consultant 

A SPECIALISED clinic room has been renamed in honour of a consultant who worked in obstetrics and gynaecology at Basildon Hospital for over 30...

Supporters gather at Youth Zone’s Site Celebration

ON 3 June, local supporters, partners and young people came together for the OnSide Youth Zone Thames Gateway Site Celebration event, to get an...

Man wanted over attempt burglary in Stanford-le-Hope high street

DO you recognise this man? We want to speak to him in connection with an attempted burglary in Stanford-le-Hope. It was reported at about 11.40pm...

Cost of trying to close Bell Hotel in Epping rises to over £860,000

THE cost of trying to close the Bell Hotel as accommodation for asylum seekers has risen to £860,000 reports the Local Democracy Reporter. It means...

Day of action targeting illegal and unsafe e-scooters and e-bikes

ESSEX Police is supporting a National Day of Action to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and unsafe e-bikes. We will join 24 other police...

Stanford-le-Hope man wanted over recall to prison

ESSEX Police want to locate Luke Wall, who is wanted on recall to prison. Wall, 35, is about 5ft 9in tall and of medium build. He...

NHS careers event for Armed Forces community

ARE you a member of the Armed Forces community and interested in working in the NHS? Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is holding...

Coalhouse Fort, one of Thurrock’s most important historic landmarks, is looking for volunteers. 

COALHOUSE Fort, one of Thurrock's most important historic landmarks, is looking for volunteers.  As part of the Reanimating Coalhouse Fort project, the team is seeking...

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