Thurrock Gazette | Features http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/ Thurrock Gazette /leisure/features/ en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:40:30 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:40:30 +0000 http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/resources/images/999815/?type=rsslogo Thurrock Gazette | Features http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/ My music festival to rival V http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/5023623.My_music_festival_to_rival_V/?ref=rss A TEENAGER who claims to be a self-made millionaire is planning a four-day music festival in Billericay, to rival V Festival in Chelmsford. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:00:00 +0000 4f33a76eb4e21786d9df6d8282f889e2 Theatregoers ignore recession http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/5023695.Theatregoers_ignore_recession/?ref=rss RECESSION-HIT theatregoers show no sign of giving up visits to shows in Southend. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:09:30 +0000 85b8eba086a102f23c2ce7a54dca8906 Screaming for metal exposure http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/5010527.Screaming_for_metal_exposure/?ref=rss THEY’VE a penchant for post-hardcore progression and an ear for experimental soundscaping. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000 afbe22bb0bc8ff0cb6de377965ec0594 U2 tribute band set to play at Riga http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/5010540.U2_tribute_band_set_to_play_at_Riga/?ref=rss FANS of Bono and co are likely to do a double take when U2-2 perform in Westcliff this weekend. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000 27d39f72925c347473166c9695dbb992 Brainwave for a new wheelchair http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/4884278.Brainwave_for_a_new_wheelchair/?ref=rss SCIENTISTS in Colchester have designed a robo-wheelchair which responds to brainwaves. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:10:00 +0000 58fdebc21ffa2a6e9d9328230efdb8ca Volunteers who help to make a difference http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/4844475.Volunteers_who_help_to_make_a_difference/?ref=rss PEOPLE with learning difficulties often struggle to tackle tasks many people would consider relatively straightforward. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0000 c8a5e5e1d499a67e0c73b0feb160987c Keep fighting excess flab to stay healthy http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/4844479.Keep_fighting_excess_flab_to_stay_healthy/?ref=rss IF your enthusiasm for fighting the flab after festive indulgences is flagging, bear in mind that being overweight can seriously increase the risk of developing prediabetes, according to the health charity Diabetes UK. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:00:00 +0000 d06710c51800a75fc625236b91798101 Take the challenge to help get through your new-you plan http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/4844473.Take_the_challenge_to_help_get_through_your_new_you_plan/?ref=rss STRUGGLING to keep to your new year resolutions or lacking the motivation to even get started? Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:00:00 +0000 ed559d299cd55707fb3144d733d4b7db My ‘brain tumours’ were abnormal blood vessels http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/4841456.My____brain_tumours____were_abnormal_blood_vessels/?ref=rss A WOMAN has told of her relief after doctors wrongly diagnosed her with terminal brain cancer. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000 a651efa7087c6294fc2916ca9d0250db Could you be a foster parent? http://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/leisure/features/4834963.Could_you_be_a_foster_parent_/?ref=rss A rallying call has gone out for Essex residents to come forward and help address the county’s shortage of foster families. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:00:00 +0000 f26b6ff94c728ef5461f01a5831a58af