BOROUGH fans of Channel 4's Big Brother were disappointed this evening when the projected arrival of local boy Ross Clark, 18, failed to materialise. The gay former hairdresser and barman had been hotly tipped to feature in the show after being showcased
TWO men suffered from the effects of smoke inhalation after they were caught in a Thurock house fire on Friday evening. Two pumps from Orsett were called to the house in Cole Avenue, Chadwell St Mary, just before 8pm. Firefighters wearing breathing
ACCORDING to a recent poll published in the Guardian, Ockendon School was polled as third most improved school in the country. Gazette reporter MICHAEL CASEY visited the school to learn how the school achieved such success. ONE of the first things
A STANFORD-le-Hope florist is offering the borough's carers a chance to receive a bouquet of flowers daily. As part of carers week, which runs from June 11 to 17, Wendy Cresswell at Bella Flowers, King Street, is appealing for Thurrock residents to
35 youngsters turned out on Saturday when organisers of Orsett in Bloom invited children from the village to plant a pot and make badges. Tracey Dowsett, pictured, organised the event to encourage the children of the village to get involved with Orsett's
East Anglia Area Plus hosted the National Paintball Competition recently. Forty members took part in the fun and fast paintball competition at Abridge near Romford. Recently East Anglia Area Plussers attended Southend Airshow. Despite the rain large
AT the meeting held on Monday June 4 the chairman welcomed members to the first meeting in June and said members had enjoyed a meal and a visit to a show in May at Wood Green, with Joan Regan as the star attraction. At the moment, members can enjoy
After the singing of Jerusalem, Jennifer Saunders gave a very interesting talk to Chadwell St Mary WI on the work of the Mission of seafarers based at Tilbury Dock. Jennifer gave a brief outline of the work of the mission which had been renamed from
THE President welcomed everyone to the meeting, Jerusalem was sung, minutes read, approved and signed and birthday cards given with best wishes. On behalf of the Aveley membership Mrs Sandra Blackburn thanked Mrs Doreen Kelly our President for all
Claire Williams of Aveley and John North of Kent, were married at St Michael's Church, Aveley on May 12.
KAY Hodkinson and Richard Butcher of Hillhouse Drive, Chadwell St Mary, were married at St Catherine's Church, East Tilbury, on Saturday, May 26. A reception followed at the Plough House, Bulphan. Picture: JCM Studios. 01277 219049.
ANNE Steffan of Metz, France, and Paul Bold of Linford were married at Table Mountain, South Africa, on April 4. They honeymooned in Cape Town.
SAMANTHA Cumbers and Matthew Taylor of St Margaret's Avenue, Stanford-le-Hope, were married at St Margaret's Church, Stanford-le-Hope on Saturday, April 1.
St Luke's Hospice have organised an exciting event for the young people of Thurrock, and surrounding areas to express their hidden talents as singers! If you want to book an audition, they will be held at St Luke's Hospice Nethermayne for the next
Fobbing village will play host to its first "Proms On The Vineyards" on Saturday evening at the Gardner Village Hall and adjoining vineyards. Anybody is welcome to join in what is being billed as "an enjoyable evening were live music will be played
Relations, friends and staff enjoyed performances by students of drum and guitar at Hassenbrook School in Hassenbrook Road, Stanford-le-Hope this week. The evening included solo and ensemble pieces by beginners through to advanced players from various
FORGET Glastonbury - the first great festival of the Summer, takes place from July 12 to July 15, and one that will perhaps remain unsurpassed. Only an hour and a half from Thurrock, this is only the second Latitude Festival, curated by Reading Festival
BOROUGH residents caught a glimpse of the world's largest motorised tin can as part of Thurrock Council's Recycling Road Show. The vehicle measures two metres high and three metres in length and is the centrepiece of the interactive Road Show, which
ON his latest visit to the Thurrock Drama Festival, MICHAEL CASEY reviews the three one-hour players performed on Thursday evening. The fifth night of the Thurrock Drama Festival saw three highly entertaining one act plays performing in front of the
Grays Athletic have released defender, Gavin Cowan, by mutual consent. A club spokesman said: "We would like to thank Gavin for his time with the club and wish him every success with his career." The 26-year-old 6ft 4inch German-born player began
AN angry mum is demanding a survey and immediate repairs to the borough's cycle wlanes after a pothole caused her daughter to be thrown from her bike. Theresa Sullivan wants Thurrock Council to ensure cycle lanes are properly maintained, after her
