News in Thurrock

Corinthian Casuals 1, East Thurrock United 2

ROCKS continue to cling to the hope of escape from the Isthmian Premier drop after a comeback win at King George's Field on Saturday (26 March).

Tilbury 1, Grays Athletic 1

THE talk after Saturday's Isthmian North derby at Chadfields was not about the football – albeit a crowd of 510 had watched a close-fought clash between local rivals – but of an incident involving violence in the crowd.

Aveley 2, Stowmarket Town 1

A LATE goal from Jon Benton – and an even later and controversially disallowed effort from visitors Stowmarket - meant celebrations were the order of the day at Parkside on Saturday (26 March) where the Millers took a big step towards fulfilling their Isthmian North title aspirations.

LOCAL train users continue to be inconvenienced by problems with c2c rail ticket sales.

This morning (Saturday, 26 March) the company which operates services through seven stations in the borough on the Fenchurch Street line said it still has problems with its sales system, telling potential travellers: "Due to an on-going technical issue, you may not be able to buy tickets at station ticket offices. Please buy your tickets at the ticket machines, c2c app or website - and buy in advance wherever possible.

THE game of the day in the Isthmian North will be at Aveley's Parkside ground this afternoon – but there's also another always eagerly awaited derby at Tilbury's Chadfields home.

At Parkside top plays third when the Millers host Stowmarket Town and the outcome is likely to be pivotal to the destination of the title and automatic promotion.

MORE than 1,000 Easter eggs have been collected to be distributed to children and good causes across the region.

The collection was the idea of Dave Barton who co-ordinated the event between Henry de Gray, Thurrock and St Johns Masonic Lodges in the area.

BLUNDER-prone Thurrock Council appears to have made yet another gaffe with one of its major multi-million pound projects – this time right out of the realms of 'you couldn't make this up.'

It is reported that the centrepiece of the council's new civic offices extension - the new civic chamber where council meetings are to be held - has a major design flaw.

ESSEX Fire and Rescue Service has released pictures of the damage caused to two Thurrock homes in a blaze this afternoon (Friday, 25 March).

Thurrock Nub News reported on the incident earlier.

STAFF at a Grays-based homecare company opened their doors to visitors today (Friday, 25 March) as part of a fundraiser to help refugees in the Ukraine.

Staff at Manorcourt Care in Whitehall Lane all contributed items to a cake sale held today which proved a big hit with passers-by.

TWO families have been left homeless after a fire in Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon earlier this evening (Friday, 25 March).

A number of crews attended the blaze which has caused significant damage to two adjacent properties in the early evening. While firefighters tackled the blaze, local residents were advised to keep their windows shut as there was significant smoke coming from the fire.