News in Thurrock

A YOUNG man from Horndon on the Hill found showing off his driving skills proved to be a costly affair.

He was fined £333 and ordered to pay costs and a surcharge totalling £123. And he received five penalty points. He will receive six penalty points if and when he obtains a licence.

A WOMAN has been summonsed to court after a man was struck by a car.

The 31-year-old man suffered a serious leg injury following the collision in London Road, Grays, on Boxing Day 2018.

FOLLOWING a dramatic water main burst in South Ockendon yesterday (Saturday, 20 June) Essex & Suffolk Water has apologised for the problems caused.

A spokesperson for the company said: "Following the burst to a large water pipe in Stifford Road in South Ockendon yesterday which caused flooding to customers' properties and major structural damage to Stifford Road, up to 30 properties have been affected by internal flooding.

AS the clean-up commenced following yesterday's burst water main in South Ockendon, which led to some families having to leave their homes, the leader of Thurrock Council has pledged the authority's help.

Cllr Rob Gledhill says: "This is terrible news for residents affected and we are working with all of our partners to ensure resident safety and that those flooded out can return to their homes as soon as possible.

A BURST water main in South Ockendon has led to the evacuation of local homes this afternoon (Saturday, 20 June).

The drama began late in the afternoon in the area of Stifford Road when the main 'exploded' according to local residents.

TWO men have been arrested after a man was threatened with a hammer during an incident in Grays this morning (Saturday, 20 June).

It happened shortly after 8am. Police were alerted after the victim was threatened as he rode his bike in Churchill Road, Grays. He was unhurt.

POLICE and firefighters were called to an incident in Stanford-le-Hope last night (Friday, 19 June) after a group of men tried to set a car alight.

The incident happened on Kingsman Road when residents called the police after being alerted.

NEW jobs could be created if permission is granted for a new leisure facility on the borough border with Havering.

Aveley Lakes on Romford Road is former clay and gravel extraction site which is currently operating as a fishing lake.

ESSEX Police have responded to the aftermath of the death of a Grays man by issuing a dispersal order in the village where he was shot.

Thurrock Nub News reported earlier today (Friday, 19 June) on the naming of shooting victim Robert Powell who died on Sunday, 14 June after being gunned down the previous day.

THERE was a hair-raising adventure for two staff members at Morrisons store in Grays today (Friday, 19 June) where laughter and fun took centre stage.

Staff at the store dressed up in fancy dress, took part in a number of fun events including pie-eating and even caroused the shoppers.