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Joey Essex wins again on 'I'm A Celeb'
ESSEX boy Joey Essex has won his second successive bush-tucker trial in 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' 23-year-old Joey took on presenter Matthew Wright in the challenge, named, 'Up to your neck in it', in which he had to win meals for
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Primary school to double pupil intake after money boost
A PRIMARY school will benefit from a £1.8million boost - which will double its students intake. Bonnygate Primary School, in Arisdale Avenue, South Ockendon, will now welcome 60 new youngsters a year, as opposed to 30. Council leader John Kent
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Thurrock beat Upminster ion stick contest
HOCKEY: THURROCK bounced back from two loses to win 2-1 against Upminster’s second string at Palmer’s. The first half was a relatively quiet affair and ended goalless. The away side broke the deadlock midway through the second half somewhat against
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FA Trophy first round looms for Rocks
FA Trophy East Thurrock United 4 Merthyr Town 2 BRACES from skipper Steve Sheehan and Jason Hallett helped East Thurrock turn around a two-goal deficit to reach the FA Trophy first round. The four scores, in 21 second half minutes,
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Successful day for Thurrock Harriers at Glouchester Park
ATHLETICS: THURROCK Harriers from young to old had a successful day at the second round of the Essex Cross-Country League at Basildon’s Gloucester Park. Teenager Gemma Holloway once again stole the headlines by claiming back-to-back league wins
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Community fundraises for comic relief
THURROCK enjoyed plenty of fundraising Children in Need fun. Just Learning Day Nursery in Chafford Hundred raised £75 as they dressed up in their onesies, made cupcakes and played games. The youngsters at Manor Primary School, in Tilbury put
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Council promises to turnaround 'unacceptable' health standards
THE standard of health in Thurrock has been dubbed “unacceptable”…by the councillor responsible for it. Barbara Rice said Thurrock’s Annual Public Health Report showed a “robust strategy to help reduce the unacceptable health inequalities”.
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Horndon's Hibbert up for his Matchroom bout at Ex-Cel next month
BOXING: HORNDON’S “John” Wayne Hibbert will be fighting on Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom promotion Christmas Cracker fight show at London’s Ex-Cel Centre on December 14. The fight night – which involves some of the biggest names in British boxing – will
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Tilbury victorious at Chadfields
Tilbury 2 Ware 1 TILBURY returned to winning ways by seeing off a struggling Ware side with a dominant second-half display, writes Anthony Mercer. Dockers boss Paul Vaughan made three changes to his starting line up, bringing in Donovan
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Fleet draw at Ship Lane
Thurrock 1, Maldon & Tiptree 1 RICARDO Santos’ looping header rescued a point for a Thurrock side who played the entire second half with 10 men. Fleet battled for a draw at Ship Lane in a match which saw 12 bookings, including one which
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Grays sent crashing oput of teh FA Trophy
FA TROPHY: GRAYS were sent crashing out of the Trophy with a dismal display in Bury. Ryan Kirby’s Ryman Premier side – whose form has been indifferent of late – were pummelled 5-1 against Bury Town, denying them a place in the first round proper
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Justin Gardner on Millers 3-3 draw
AVELEY boss Justin Gardner said their 3-3 draw with Cheshunt on Saturday felt like a win after they came from behind three times, writes Scott Hatley. Cheshunt player-manager Omer Riza, will have questions to answer as he cost his side a victory
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Rocks clinch placed in ESC fourth round
Aveley 1, East Thurrock 2 ESSEX SENIOR CUP: GOALS from Mitch Gilbey and David Bryant saw East Thurrock come from behind to clinch a place in round four – and a trip to Dagenham & Redbridge – at the expense of neighbours Aveley. Having
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Hayley McLean is Essex Young Sports personality of the Year
ATHLETICS: STANFORD’S Hayley McLean has been made Essex young sports personality of the year. The 19-year-old European Junior 400m hurdles champion beat stiff competition from fellow south Essex teenage stars, gymnast Brinn Bevan and fellow athlete
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Essex Spitfire League challenges for borough rugby clubs
RUGBY: THE Borough’s Essex (Spitfire) League 2 teams are in action this week and all are looking to pick up points. Thames travel to Brightlingsea on Saturday November 23 still smarting after a crushing 55-0 defeat to May & Baker. The following
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T-Birds much too strong for Richmond
Thurrock Ladies 69 Richmond 0 WOMENS RUGBY: THE Thurrock T-Bird victory at the weekend showed just how far the borough ladies have come in their game. Just three seasons ago, Thurrock were beaten by Richmond thirds and Thurrock complained
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Thurrock anglers getting among the fish
SEA ANGLING: THURROCK keen anglers were getting among the fish this week. Erith: Bass to 4lb, sizeable flounders and pin whiting have been landed at Morrison’s Jetty. Medway Industrial Estate: Lots of sizeable whiting. Gravesend: Flounders,
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Speedway AGM latest
SPEEDWAY: PURFLEET’s Vortex Hammers co-promoter Jon Cook and team manager Neil Vatcher says he is delighted with decisions reached at the sport’s AGM. Cook said: “It’s like a return to the days of old with a really British League. “It was cool
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Palmer's College "requires improvement", damning Ofsted report reveals
PALMER’S college has gone from being an “outstanding” college to one needing improvement. The latest report from education watchdog Ofsted has come as a hammer blow to the 300-year-old college, which caters for 2,000-plus pupils. During the
