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Record numbers at Thurrock parkrun

OVER 150 runners took part in the Thurrock park run. On a lovely June morning, 155 runners, joggers, walkers completed the 5k course on Orsett Heath.

Football: Highly rated Steve King joins Grays Ath as coach

GRAYS Athletic are delighted to announce that Steve King has agreed to join the Blues as player/coach.

Football: East Thurrock boss reveals plans for future

EAST Thurrock United boss John Coventry has revealed some of his plans for the future.

Thurrock footballers advised on concussion

FOR former Reading and Ireland striker Kevin Doyle, “it happened in training.” With Chelsea and England defender, Millie Bright, “it was an aerial duel between me and the striker.” And for grassroots player, Mitch Lacey, it was when an opponent “came straight through me with his elbow into the back of my head.”

Football: East Thurrock legend Sam Higgins set to leave club

EAST Thurrock United boss John Coventry has confirmed today that Sam Higgins will not be re-signing with the Rocks for the upcoming season. John Coventry...

Grays Ath bosses give update on plans for new community

GRAYS Athletic board member Glyn Jarvis has provided an update on the progress made for a new community football facility in Grays.

Football: Ockendon Academy win Essex Cup

The Ockendon Academy Football Team Wins Prestigious Essex Cup The Ockendon Academy’s Year 9 football team won the Under 14s Jubilee Cup for the...

Thurrock Hockey Club introduce Sunshine Shield in memory of Grace Millane

IN December 2018, we tragically lost Grace Millane, a kind, strong and genuine soul whose laugh would light up a room. A long standing member and great supporter of our Hockey family, along with her family, Gill, Dave, Mike and Declan.

Swimming: Four Thurrock swimmers go the distance

FOUR swimmers from Thurrock Swimming Club participated in this year’s long distance Reverse Weekend at Luton.

Rugby: Come and try rugby with the Thurrock Ladies

RUGBY: Come and try rugby with the Thurrock Ladies. Full details on posters.

Cobra Sport AmD with AutoAid/RCIB Insurance Racing seeks to maintain title challenge at Thruxton

THE Cobra Sport AmD with AutoAid/RCIB Insurance Racing team will seek to maintain its early challenge for silverware when the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship heads for Thruxton for the third round of the year.

Football: Aveley appoint new manager

AVELEY FC are delighted to announce that Danny Dafter has been appointed First Team Manager.

Athletics: Thurrock Harriers host Essex Multi-Champs

AT the Essex Multi championship held at the Blackshots track in Thurrock, the following Harriers achieved medals and personal bests.

Prokit UK Essex Olympian League – Saturday 4th May Round-Up

Anagram Records Trophy Catholic United retained the Anagram Records Trophy after a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Clapton Community. A brace from Simon Thomas, alongside goals...

Football: Aveley knocked out in play-off semi-finals

AVELEY'S season ended in bitter disappointment as they lost out to Heybridge Swifts in the semi finals of the play-offs.

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