Counting the harsh cost of crypto fraud - a local man tells his story as a warning to others .
What's in a name? A look at some local schools and their history
By Susan Yates - Nub News contributor
23rd May 2022 | Local Features
Chair of Thurrock History Society, continues her occasional series of features for Thurrock Nub News.
What's it like on the police station front line? - A look behind closed doors at the police station and what happens to someone who has been arrested
By Neil Speight
22nd May 2022 | Local Features
What does a modern custody suite really look like? What happens when someone is detained? And what is it like being locked in a cell?.
Borough's oldest church is resting place of young victim of refinery explosion
By Neil Speight
1st May 2022 | Local Features
Reflecting, almost a century on, on the death of a young scout leader killed in an explosion at Shell Mex Limited’s Shell Haven premises .
Villagers hit by latest cable dig and snatch which has left them without landlines
By Neil Speight
27th Apr 2022 | Local Features
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.
Could you help record the history of our region for posterity?
By Neil Speight
20th Jan 2022 | Local Features
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.
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