News in Thurrock

A THURROCK school has announced the death of one of its leading teachers, who only recently joined its team of senior staff, because of Covid-19 related issues

Headteacher Mrs Ashlie Hughes made the announcement today (Monday, 4 January), writing to parents and carers to say: "Our head of ICT, Mr Stuart Hall, sadly passed away on New Year's Eve after being admitted to hospital with Covid related complications just before Christmas.

THURROCK Council has advised residents that they can dispose of additional waste that has accrued after the holiday period by leaving it next to bins in time for this week's round of collections.

Normally only material inside the bins is collected but this week the council will make an exception. However, it will have to be prepared properly.

THOUGH there appears to be a slight easing of the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Thurrock and South Essex the area remains one of the worst affected in the UK.

And with a slight delay in the publishing of statistics due to the seasonal holidays, it may be that things have not yet improved.

AS 2021 starts to open up before us Thurrock Nub News will wait to continue to report on the stories that matter to you and bring you news from your area, right to your doorstep.

And we will continue to support all that's positive in our community and support local traders and businesses

POLICE have now confirmed that three people have been arrested following the New Year's Eve event at East Horndon Church that resulted in extensive damage to the building as illegal partygoers clashed with officers.

And they appealing for more information as they seek to track down the organisers of the event.

AN appeal to raise funds to repair damage caused to a local rural former church building by illegal partygoers on New Year's Eve has more than quadrupled its target in just two days.

Meanwhile video footage has emerged of partygoers who were breaching Covid-19 rules trying to block the entrance as police attempted to enter the building.

THE latest planning applications received by Thurrock Council in the past week include:

Demolition of existing rear porch and conservatory. Erection of single storey rear extension, two roof lights, two light tunnels and addition of an obscure glazed side window. 63 Parkside, Grays, RM16 2GE. Ref. No: 20/01799/HHA | Received: Wed 30 Dec 2020 | Validated: Wed 30 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision.

AN engineering and transport expert whose portfolio of work includes iconic transport links including France's Millau Viaduct says a rethink of the Lower Thames Crossing project should take place and the scheme should include a rail link.

Alistair Lenczner is a world-renowned expert who worked on many major engineering projects with Foster + Partners and is now a director of multi award-winning engineering consultancy.

POLICE dished out fines totaling more than £18,000 across south Essex overnight as they broke up a number of illegal New Year's Eve parties.

Assistant Chief Constable Andy Prophet said: "I'd like to firstly thank everyone across Essex who stayed at home and did the right thing last night.

ESSEX Police are asking members of the public in Thurrock if they know of the whereabouts of a man linked to alleged stalking and harassment.

Officers are keen to speak to 35-year-old Marc Chapman who has links to Tilbury.