News in Thurrock

Thieves strike again and take copper bables to leave East Tilbury residents without communication links.

IN the latest of her occasional history features for Nub News, Susan Yates – the chair of Thurrock Local History Society – has been looking back at how the poor were helped across the borough over recent centuries and how and where workhouses were established.

She also gives some insight into the history of the site that currently houses Orsett Hospital, which is set for closure and demolition.

THURROCK'S Thameside Theatre will be rocking to the hit sounds of one of the UK's most iconic bands next week.

The Best of Queen – The Break Free Tour whill be at the Grays Theatre on Friday, 4 March featuring the Queen Tribute band – Majesty, in a brand-new show. They will be performing The Best of Queen, while celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK's favourite rock band.

Chair of Thurrock Local History Society Susan Yates continues her occasional series of articles.

WHEN I was a child every year we would visit Cornwall for our annual holiday taking in the beach and seeing relations.

The Land of the Fanns is seeking volunteers to join its Oral History team. The team collects the memories of people who live in the area, .

THE long-awaited performance of A Vicar of Dibley Christmas (The Second Coming) is finally set to grace the stage of the Thameside Theatre, Grays this 10-12 February.

Following the antics of Geraldine and co as they take on 'The Greatest Story Ever Told', comedy fans will be amazed at the remarkable mimicking talents of this group in the first of a year of hit BBC comedies marking the centenary of the BBC in 2022.

The latest in our occasional series of features reflecting on Thurrock's past by Susan Yates, chair of Thurrock Historical Society.

Things got worse when at Blackwall a third vessel the 'Vesper 'joined the race. It later transpired that a massive prize of £210 was at stake.

AFTER last year's very successful 'virtual' Christmas concert online, the Rotary Club of Grays Thurrock has produced a live 'for one night only' charity Christmas concert this year.

All profits will help worthy local causes.

THE Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership is running a campaign to ensure residents in Thurrock and other areas across the region are fully aware of changes that have taken place to GP services and highlight other ways patients can be supported.

To support the campaign, Nub News is sharing the following information published by the partnership to help ensure the information is as widespread as possible.

IN the latest of her occasional columns for Nun News, Susan Yates who is the chair of Thurrock Historial Society, looks at the history of one of the borough's listed buildings and the people entwined in its history.