News in Thurrock

THANKS have been expressed by the borough-based branch of the Re-engage charity would like to the Procter and Gamble Benevolent Fund.

Regional co-ordinator Loraine Coleman said: "The fund has so generously awarded our lovely charity £500. This has been made possible because of the generosity and regular giving by P&G employees who are passionate about supporting the incredible work that goes on in the local community here in Thurrock.

A PROLIFIC offender, well known in Thurrock for selling illegal tobacco, has been fined £180 for his latest offence – and hit with costs and a surcharge totalling for than £1,500.

72-year-old Jonathan Bond, of Seabrooke Rise, Grays, appeared before Basildon Magistrates' Court and admitted six charges related to unlawfully selling cigarettes and rolling tobacco outside Central Café, on Clarence Road in the town - without the consent of the proprietor - that were in fake packaging and did not carry a health warning.

South Ockendon, Grays, Tilbury, Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham are to get new bespoke 'planters' in prominent positions to mark roles of women in the borough.

Latest move for Grays Post Office to Clarence Road is confirmed and it will happen later this month.

THERE was disappointment for both Aveley and East Thurrock United in tonight's Isthmian League matches – though the unhappiness will run deepest at Rookery Hill where the Rocks went down to another defeat that leaves them with a mountain to climb if they are to avoid the drop from the Premier Division.

If they do go down, it is looking increasingly possible they will be replaced in the top flight by Aveley.

THURROCK comedian and all round popular entertainer Graeme Matthews has popped up with a quick invite to borough residents to enjoy a great night of comedy in Grays this week.

Graeme, who made his name on Britain's Got Talent where he made the semi-final in 2019, will be the star attraction on a night of stand-up hosted by Essex Radio's Ross McGrane and the entertainment will run from 7.30 to 10pm. Also on the bill will be comedians Kasabian and Matt Adlington.

A MAN has been jailed for nearly four years in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found in a trailer in Essex.

Dragos Stefan Damian, 28, admitted conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration.

THE contempt which some young people hold their community and local facilities in a park has been condemned by residents in Corringham after a youth was captured on camera.

After months of complaints about the state of Corringham Town Park, the council has recently begun to repair dangerous pathways in a bid to make it a safer place for local residents.

A THURROCK resident has appealed for help after a bike was snatched from her home in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, 22 March).

The thief struck moments after midnight at the home of Emma May Atkins in Stifford Clays and was captured on her doorbell camera wheeling the bike, a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT (registration KW18 BKO) away.

THE first of two final events in a local partnership's bid to improve the borough will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, 22 March) and on Thursday.

Time Bank Thurrock helps people connect and support themselves and each other in their community by sharing skills and talents with each other.