Hundreds turn out as new business unveiled at Lakeside with 150 freebies

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        October 27, 2026

Hundreds turn out as new business unveiled at Lakeside with 150 freebies

Good Morning Cambridge — 2026-10-27Frurt opens at Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock on October 23, giving away 150 free frozen yoghurt pots and creating 10 jobs during half term.
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Hundreds turn out as new business unveiled at Lakeside with 150 freebies
• Frurt opens at Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock on October 23, giving away 150 free frozen yoghurt pots and creating 10 jobs during half term.
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