News in Thurrock

NO end appears in near sight to the 'temporary' traffic lights at a busy Thurrock junction that have now been in place for a year.

As part of a planning permission granted for the right to build new homes in East Tilbury, Persimmon Homes had to have junction changes put in place at the junction of Buckingham Hill Road and the A1013 (Stanford Road), near Stanford-le-Hope. That included the installation of traffic lights.

ESSEX police have launched an investigation and appealed for information after nails were strewn across a number of borough roundabouts yesterday (Sunday, 10 February).

Officers took to social media to slam the culprits last night and today the force appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

A GRAYS woman was spared a driving ban after magistrates heard losing her licence would have a huge impact on her children's lives.

However, magistrates showed leniency and just fined her £40 after hearing there are mitigating circumstance.

THREE women community police officers have paid tribute to a knight errant with a chainsaw who stopped and helped them with a storm-related emergency this evening.

The officers, members of Thurrock's community policing team were called to deal with a fallen tree on Lower Dunton Road last on Sunday evening.

THE latest recruit to Thurrock Council's Conservative group ranks, Cllr Abbie Akinbohun, took to social media today (Sunday, 9 February) with a number of messages defending her decision to defect from the Labour party.

Cllr Akinbohun has not responded to a number of requests from the media for a comment, including Thurrock NubNews, since her decision to quit Labour and join the Conservatives announced last month.

WARD councillors and residents say they will continue to oppose a controversial planning application in Grays.

As reported on Thurock NubNews last week (click on red button below for story) Thurrock Council officers are recommending approval for the eight home development on on land adjacent to Curling Lane, Helleborine and Meesons Lane in Grays.

MORE than 200 homes in the East Tilbury area were left without power this afternoon as Storm Ciara continues to impact on the region.

UK Power Network reported 217 homes had been affected after the storm caused damage to high voltage overhead cables.

In the wake of today's storm and tidal conditions tomorrow (Monday, 10 February) a flood warning has been issued.

It has been issued by the Environment Agency 11.45am and 1.45pm.

ARTHUR Bugler Primary School in Stanford-le-Hope are hosts its annual Online Safety Week starting tomorrow (Monday, 10 February).

As part of the week, parents, carers and members of the local community are invited, free of charge, to attend the Arthur Bugler Primary's Online Child Exploitation Event on Tuesday 11February from 7pm – 9pm. The event, which is being held at Arthur Bugler Primary, will include all of the relevant information and advice to help you keep your children safe online.

FIREFIGHTERS have been extremely busy today coping with damage caused by Storm Ciara.

Firefighters have been called to attend incidents throughout Essex following heavy winds and rain during Storm Ciara.