News in Thurrock

AVELEY hit the road again today (Saturday, 19 March) in their quest for the Isthmian North title.

The Millers, second in the table, travel to Felixstowe & Walton United but will face a tough test against opposition still very much in contention for a play-off place.

A WORLD-ranked wrestling tag team delighted pupils at Treetops School by visiting, meeting children and leaving mementos and autographs.

The event this week was something of a homecoming for one of the popular duo, Lewis Howley and Sam Stoker. Grays-born Lewis, who is also a model, is a former student at Stanford-le-Hope's Hassenbrook School.

A QUIZ night in support of Rotary International's Humanitarian Aid appeal for the Ukraine will take place at Thurrock Rugby Club on Friday, 8 April.

Teams of up to eight people are invited to take part at a cost of £10 per person including a meal of chicken and chips (or vegetarian option).

Thurrock 44, Leighton Buzzard 10

THURROCK captain, Charlie Russo was so beset by injuries a couple of years ago that there were those who doubted he would ever get back to his best. Of course, this fearless warrior was always going to prove the doubters wrong as he continued to lead his young team into battle whil making his 200th appearance on Saturday, 12 March.

MEMBERS of a Thurrock village community will be doing their bit today (Saturday, 19 March) to help the people of war-torn Ukraine.

From 10am to 1pm The Woolmarket on High Road in Horndon on the Hill will play host to a cake and cofgfee morning, with proceeds going to relief funds for Ukraine.

SOUTH Ockendon resident Hayley Quincey is making a positive difference to people who may be experiencing mental health challenges.

Mental health is an issue that's becoming increasingly more recognised but there is still much to do in reducing the impact it has on many people's lives.

POLICE are urging witnesses and victims to come forward following an incident of mass disorder in Tilbury last night (Thursday, 17 March) after a large fight had broken out in the street outside the Irish Social Club in Dock Road just after 10.20pm.

Detective Inspector Phil Moulsher, who is leading the investigation, said: "We know that Tilbury is a small, tight-knit community, and we want to make sure that we get to the bottom of what happened last night.

BOROUGH residents and motorists are reminded that from 9pm this evening (Friday, 18 March) the A13 will be closed in both directions between the A1014 (Stanford-le-Hope) and A128 (Orsett) junctions this weekend, for road surfacing, lining and lane re-alignment works as part of the A13 widening project.

The closures will remain until 5am on Monday, 21 March with traffic diverted via the A1013 Stanford Road instead.

A STROKE unit has been given a donation of over £5,800 to support patients.

Suzanne Jenkins's dad, from Laindon, suffered two strokes and was cared for at Basildon & Thurrock Hospital.

THURROCK Council celebrated the recent International Women's Day with a special online panel featuring six inspirational leading women in business as part of Thurrock Enterprise Week.

BBC News presenter Martine Croxall hosted the hour-and-a-half online conversation between Ruth Kelly, the chair of Thames Freeport; Thurrock Council CEO Lyn Carpenter, Lucy Whittaker, founding director of Alpha Vesta; Maria Fasli, a professor of computer science and executive dean of the Faculty of Science and Health at the University of Essex; and Samantha Wait, director of business development and external affairs at Swan Housing Association.