News in Thurrock

WITH Christmas just a few short hours away, Thurrock Nub News popped into the lovely community-minds Stanford-le-Hope Methodict Church this morning where the annual carold service was taking place.

We can share with you a few of the magical moments of song from the service and look forward to bringing you many more happy Christmas moments over coming days and invite you and all local organisations to send us your video clips and pictures from special events so we can celebrate the great Thurrock community together.

HEAVY overnight rain and morning showers caused the closure of a number of Thurrock roads and some others were barely passable.

The westbound A13 between the North Stifford interchange was closed for a couple of hours because of water and mud on the carriageways though two lanes were declared passable at around 10am.

TWO thieves, who stole more than £25,000 of goods in a spree of shop burglaries, have been jailed for a total of eight years.

Jamie Channon, 41, of Chadfields, Tilbury, and Tony Moore, 37, of Sycamore Close, Tilbury, were each given four-year prison sentences at Ipswich Crown Court after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary.

A Ho-Ho Host of activities have been announced at Stanford-le-Hope's Hardie Park over the festive period.

They range from a Lego day to a Forest School event where youngsters can toast marshmallows or a fire.

AS heavy rain continues to fall this morning (Saturday, 21 December) a warning has been issued that some homes in Thurrock may be in danger of flooding.

The government's flood information service issued the following alert at 7.31 this morning: "This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some flooding of homes and businesses.

AS Christmas rapidly approaches and the holiday kicks in, Thurrock Council has given notification of changes to local bin collections.

You can see all the changes by clicking on the red info button below.

GRAYS Beachcombers litter pickers have completed their last pick of the year on the banks of the Thames in Thurrock.

The momentum of a full year's efforts did not slow as 12 volunteers collected 38 sacks of rubbish which included 332 bottles from the foreshore at Tilbury.

HEALTH services in Thurrock will be reduced over the Christmas period but a full guide of what is available has been published by the borough's clinical commissioning group.

There are still services available every single day, from pharmacies to out of hours doctors, Thurrock's Health Hubs and NHS111.

WET weather and recent freezing conditions have brought about a surge in the winter blight of potholes on Thurrock roads.

Residents and motorists have taken to social media to highlight some of the worst.

THE caring local community has been praised by a borough resident who called for support to help a family in need.

Julie Sorrell-Wilde is well known for her community involvement in Stanford-le-Hope and she says she is overwhelmed by the response - capped by news that a local firm will carpet the family's house.