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  • New Zara store opens at Lakeside shopping centre

    A brand new, two-level Zara store opened its doors on Friday at Lakeside.  The new 35,000 sq ft store, which is three times bigger than their previous store and filled with high tech features to improve the shopper’s experience, is now one of Zara

  • Residents encouraged to consider apprenticeships

    Thurrock Council is encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to consider an apprenticeship as a route to an exciting new career. The council has hosted a variety of events during National Apprenticeship Week, promoting apprenticeships as

  • Thurrock charities to benefit from Tesco donations

    Charities and community groups across Thurrock are being invited to receive free surplus food from Tesco this Easter. Community Food Connection enables some 7,000 charities and community groups to pick up free food from Tesco each week. But

  • Families enjoy police station open day

    HUNDREDS of children descended on Grays police station for an open day. Youngsters were treated to a chat with officers from a number of different departments, while the dog section showed off their four-legged friends. District commander Claire

  • School celebrating after receiving champion status

    GRAYS Convent High School has been awarded champion school status for its involvement in the National Citizen Service. The school received the status in recognition of the continued support given to the scheme, encouraging more than 50 students