News in Thurrock

THURROCK Council has backed a scheme which is helping to spread out the cost of a new bike this festive season through the Tilbury ForwardMotion Cycle Hub's Christmas Club.

Thurrock residents and those living outside the borough can all benefit from the offer on any bike at the Tilbury Cycle Hub, which is based at 43 Calcutta Road and run by ForwardMotion – a collaborative initiative between Thurrock, Essex and Southend-on-Sea councils.

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Leah Dixon in the thick of the action

Supermarine 5, Thurrock T-Birds 35

AN in-form Thurrock T-Birds side made the long journey to Swindon to face Championship new girls Supermarine today (Sunday, 24 November), chasing chasing the bonus point victory to apply pressure at the top of the table.

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THE Rotary Club of Grays Thurrock Youth Debate competition has once again taken place at Thurrock Council offices in Grays.

Nine teams from secondary schools from within the borough went head to head on a range of topics from 'Should the death penalty be legal', 'Zoos should be banned' and 'Should plastic be eradicated'.

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Labour leader visits Thurrock

By Neil Speight

24th Nov 2019 | Local News

Jeremey Corbyn in Thurrock with a number of Labour councillors. We have captured a short part of his speech to residents on the accompanying video.

THURROCK residents got another chance to meet with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn when he once again visited the borough today (Sunday, 24 November).

Mr Corbyn has been no stranger to Thurrock over recent years, visiting the marginal seat several times. Today, accompanied by Thurrock Labour councillors and a large number of activists, Mr Corbyn spoke on a number of issues including the state of the economy, Foodbanks, debt, education and Brexit.

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Visit Santa down on the farm

By Neil Speight

24th Nov 2019 | Local News

A SANTA'S Grotto will be created at popular Walton Hall Farm near Linford when families will be able to enjoy a pre-Christmas visit, which includes access to the play barn.

You will also be able to enjoy crafting in the Elves' workshop.

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Matt Price opens the scoring for Rocks

East Thurrock United 5, Hashtag United 0

IN the absence of a competitive league or cup fixture, a satisfactory afternoon, marred only by a couple injuries picked up by Matt price and Danny Harris, saw East Thurrock give game time to several players – and there were encouraging signs for the future with the introduction of two 16-year-olds.

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