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Grays Athletic Under 18s vs Dartford Under 18s
And that's it. Grays so unlucky. They never gave up. They lacked the quality in the final third but dug deep at 3-0 down to bring about an exciting finish. But it wasn't to be. It is Dartford who progress and it is them who will take on
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Members wanted for drug and alcohol support group
A SUPPORT group for the family and friends of those misusing drugs or alcohol is looking for new members. The group, which meets at Oasis on Orsett Road every Wednesday between 6pm and 7.15pm, enables those caught up in the perils substance abuse
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More uncertainty over future of much-loved Pegasus Club
THE future of a much-loved sports and social club in Corringham has been thrown into doubt. The Pegasus club in Herd Lane is on the brink of being sold off. Built in 1961, it has about 1,000 members and is used by dozens of sports teams. It
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18,500 homes "are possible by 2026"
A RECENT influx of development plans means at least a whooping 2,600 homes could soon be built in Thurrock. And the council’s local planning framework policy says it has the capacity to build 18,500 homes by 2026. HUGE plans already passed
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Application for 350 homes on Chadwell green belt submitted
ALMOST 350 more homes could soon be built on protected land in Chadwell St Mary too. Outline planning permission has been submitted to Thurrock Council by developers who want to create affordable housing at “Heath Place”. They would be
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The tunnel's long story began in 18th century
For military reasons and the need to move large amounts of foot soldiers and their equipment fast towards any part of the British coastline during times of threatened invasion it was to Thurrock that the army sought ways to cross the Thames. Tilbury
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Opera 'mash-up' perfect for all, say choir members
A COMMUNITY choir is encouraging members to join the chorus as it prepares for its latest show. The Thurrock Community Chorus will soon be staging an Opera Mash-Up’ named Ebb and Flow, at the Civic Hall, in Blackshots Lane, Grays and a number of
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Look at all the lonely people
WHEN I lived in Liverpool, I remember seeing the moving statue of Eleanor Rigby on her bench in Stanley Street. The plaque reads: “Dedicated to all the Lonely People”. It recalls the song Paul McCartney wrote and that the Beatles released in 1966
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Musical funday at Stanford ballroom
A SPECIAL day of festive entertainment is being held at the Old Regent Ballroom. Lennox Productions, a group of volunteers who bring their talents together to put on annual musical theatre productions to raise funds and awareness for Lennox Children's
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Flooding chaos as on-going water issue affects local business
FLOODING caused chaos in Stanford-le-Hope yesterday after a crucial water pump broke down. Business bosses at the Stanhope Industrial Park, in Wharf Road were furious after up to five feet of water blocked off potential customers - and caused traffic
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Corringham police station to be brought back into use
CORRINGHAM police station is to be brought back to life - more than two years after it was closed to save money. The front desk of the Gordon Road station will reopen in the new year, enabling residents to report crime face-to-face like the old
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Grays Teens have chance at glory
GRAYS Athletic’s young guns are one game away from a dream FA Cup clash with Chelsea’s £15million under 18s side at Stamford Bridge. The homeless under 18s Blues side – who were on the brink of folding after Grays were booted out from their Rush
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We must build future with care
THURROCK is changing at a startling rate. Each week at least one major development, or another, is passed. In the past week, it was 501 homes in Aveley. It is fair to say that to improve the borough change is necessary. I don’t think many will
