News in Thurrock

TWO THURROCK men have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm following the death of a man in a fight at a golf course on the Thurrock border.

Met Police officers were called to Top Meadow Golf Club near North Ockendon which straddles the border between Thurrock and Upminster, at around 10.50pm on Saturday (7 December).

AVELEY Christmas market was a success with approximately 2,000 people attending through the four hours it was open.

Young and old alike, enjoyed the varied stalls, the entertainment and friendly atmosphere.

PEWS were packed at St Margaret's Church in Stanford-le-Hope on Monday evening (9 December) when students from St Clere's School took part in their annual carol service.

An eclectic choice of music, from rap to traditional carols, rang out throughout the evening.

A TILBURY councillor has pleaded with anti-social members of the local community to mend their ways - but adds that it is time police stepped up their presence in the town.

Cllr John Allen was speaking after vandals dragged an old chest freezer onto a park and set fire to it.

EMERGENCY safety repair work on the A13 will see two lanes closed this evening and overnight.

The outside lane on both carriageways will be closed between the A1089 intersection and Rectory Road overbridge, from 9.30pm tonight (Monday, 9 December) until 5.30am to protect highway workers as they repair damaged safety barriers.

SOUTH Essex College, which has a major campus in the centre of Grays, is looking for experienced professionals from the engineering and construction industry to train to become teachers.

The college is looking for individuals who have excellent organisational skills plus an abundance of enthusiasm and patience. Candidates must be qualified tradespeople with specialist industry knowledge.

LIBRARIES are often perceived as quiet places where not a lot goes on.

In the first of a series of Thurrock NubNews features editor Neil Speight visited one of the borough's library and community hubs and found that impression is far from the truth.

A BURGLAR from Thurrock who targeted three victims in three days has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.

Paul Davis was part of a gang who burgled the homes in May this year but was caught with the help of CCTV and forensic evidence.

A WOMAN is recovering after being freed from her car by firefighters after it left the road.

The accident happened at North Hill, Horndon on the Hill at 8.45am today (Monday, 9 December).

A CHARITY that helps break the cycle of loneliness for older people in Thurrock celebrated with a big Christmas event at Orsett Hall Hotel.

Re-engage Thurrock (formerly (Contact the Elderly) brought together guests and volunteers for a festive lunch where they were entertained by Thurrock Golden Voices Choir.