News in Thurrock

A THURROCK man is due to appear in court tomorrow (Monday, 13 January) after being Brought to the police's attention by a peadophile hunting group.

The 'Innocent Voices' network took to social media with details of their 'sting' operation yesterday.

A THURROCK resident has spoken of the moments when she went to the aid of a man stabbed in a local park.

The incident happened last week when Leanne Parker Griffiths responded to a young man, aged 18, in need.

CAMPAIGNERS against the development of eight new house in Grays say they have renewed hope of getting the plan blocked.

Thurrock Council's planning committee were due to make a decision on the scheme on land close to Meesons Lane in Grays, but the application was deferred at last Thursday's meeting after the Badger Protection Group came forward with evidence that badgers were on the site.

ESSEX police alerted motorists to a possible problem at Lakeside shopping complex in West Thurrock this evening.

A statement from the force says: "We have received reports of a potential unauthorised car meet this evening around the Lakeside area.

A COUNCILLOR has called on his local community - and Thurrock Council - not to give up on a local town centre.

Cllr Shane Ralph, who represents Stanford East and Corringham Town ward, has spoken up against plans for a new cafe in Corringham's shopping parade.

A LOCAL bus service was suspended today because of the anti-social behaviour of a number of young people.

Ensign Buses pulled the plug on the 22 Bus service which links Aveley, South Ockendon, and Grays.

A THURROCK woman whose organs were donated after her death is one of a number of people and families honoured across Essex.

The family of Nicola Rolfe, from Grays, Were on hand to receive the Order of St John Award for Organ Donation, run in conjunction with NHS Blood and Transplant.

A THURROCK woman whose organs were donated after her death is one of a number of people and families honoured across Essex.

The family of Nicola Rolfe, from Grays, Were on hand to receive the Order of St John Award for Organ Donation, run in conjunction with NHS Blood and Transplant.

THURROCK Care at Home has been rated 'Good' following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Thurrock Care at Home is Thurrock Council's in-house care service that provides personal care and support to vulnerable adults living in their own homes.

CONSERVATION groups and wildlife organisations have thrown their weight behind the campaign to oppose a new quarry in East Thurrock.

Strong objections have been posted from Essex Wildlife Trust & Buglife (The Invertebrate Conservation Trust) and RSPB Love Nature who have registered their opposition to the extraction site close to Linford which was originally exclusively reported by Thurrock Nub News.