News in Thurrock

A HUSTINGS taking place in Thurrock this evening (Friday, 22 November) is to be streamed live.

The event will begin at 7.30pm and you can follow the arguments and presentations at https://facebook.com/StMsSLH.

THURROCK'S Foodbank charity is calling for support from local residents as they seek to win cash to support local people in crisis.

A spokesperson for Thurrock Foodbank said: "Your nomination really counts. £1,000 could make a big difference to the work we do supporting local people in crisis.

YOUNG volunteers in Thurrock recently spent an evening training together and learning about forensic evidence.

This is just one of the many lessons and inputs the cadets receive on a weekly basis.

AFTER a brief chase two men were arrested in Grays last night (Thursday, 21 November) on suspicion of attempted robbery.

One of the males was further arrested for an offence he was already wanted for.

THE parents of murdered Grace Millane have spoken emotionally after the man who killed her was found guilty.

Her mother Gill quietly wept as the guilty verdict was delivered after just five hours of deliberations by the jury.

RESIDENTS in Stanford-le-Hope are looking forward to their town being lit up for Christmas.

The event has been organised by the Hope Committee and St Margaret's Church, who have expressed their thanks to sponsors including Wharf Timber and Coryton Environmental.

ON Wednesday, 20 November, more than 2,500 students from schools and colleges across Thurrock attended Opportunity Thurrock, the borough's largest careers and further education exhibitions.

Businesses exhibited from sectors including: construction, creative and cultural, engineering, hospitality, logistics, public services and retail.

STAFF, pupils and parents at Arthur Bugler Primary School in Stanford-le-Hope are celebrating after it was announced it has been shortlisted for the "Happiest School of the Year" Award!

They recognise the happiness heroes in business, the public sector and schools throughout the UK.

THURROCK Choral Society is currently preparing for this year's Christmas Concert which will be held on Sunday, 8 December at Thameside School, Manor Road, Grays, RM17 6EF at 6pm.

Sandra Wilkes, TCS Chairperson says: 'We are very much looking forward to the concert this year as not only will we be singing the traditional Christmas carols (inviting the audience to join us for some of these!) but we are offering a performance of the popular and acclaimed Vivaldi Gloria.

TEN community groups in Thurrock have the opportunity to win £200 IKEA vouchers this Christmas as part of the Giving For Thurrock charitable campaign.

For the first time, groups are asked how they would spend £200 to help their local group and the ten best entries will see their dream shopping list become a reality.