News in Thurrock

POLICE have appealed for witnesses or any footage following an accident yesterday at a notorious junction in Grays which saw the air ambulance help deal with an injured motor bike rider.

The incident, which left the rider with serious injuries, happened at the junction of Bradleigh Avenue and Lodge Lane.

A THURROCK woman who, eight years ago, was crowned the borough's businesswoman of the year has added to her accomplishments by publishing a book which she hopes will prove inspirational to others.

Andrea Ince, who now lives in Langdon Hills, was honoured for her work in business at the borough awards in 2014 and she has gone on to carve out a niche as a business consultant and PR consultant.

A TEARFUL dad has spoken of the emotional moments and his gratitude when he and his daughter, who was seriously injured in a collision with a bus, came face to face with its driver and a first aider who helped mitigate the impact of her injuries.

Thurrock man Mike Jones and his daughter Amy, who is recovering well after a couple of weeks receiving treatment in hospital, travelled to Purfleet to meet Ensign bus driver Jason and Paul Dibble, an off duty firefighter who was among the first on the scene at the incident in Grays on 2 February.

COUNCILLORS in a Grays ward where Thurrock Council hopes to build more than 50 new homes have been critical of the authority's ability to share and consult with residents.

On the day (Tuesday, 15 March) that the council held a little-heralded public consultation event about the plans to build on the Darnley Road car park near the town centre in Grays, Grays Riverside ward councillors have spoken of their frustration.

Thurrock Ladies 19, Bath Ladies 0

I ALWAYS remember the great Maggie Alphonsi coming down to Thurrock Oakfield during the Mercedes Foy era and telling me that this was by far and away, the best venue in the women's game (writes Ralph Henderson)!

TWO borough sides are in action this evening, which offers the possibility of Aveley going back to the top of the Isthmian North table.

The Millers travel to Maldon & Tiptree where a win against the Jammers would see them leapfrog leaders Canvey Island and second-placed Stowmarket Town.

A TEENAGER who died while taking part in a basketball match was remembered at a ceremony to hand over one of the latest public access automated external defibrillator (AED) at a village site.

The Katie's Heart Appeal has raised funds and installed many defibrillators across Thurrock.

AVELEY'S hopes of going back to the top of the Isthmian North were denied this evening (Tuesday, 15 March) after the Millers were held to a goalless draw at Maldon and Tiptree.

The point lifted Aveley one place to second, a point behind leaders Canvey and level with Stowmarket on 63 points, but with a better goals difference. Stowmarket also have a match in hand so their trip to Parkside to meet Aveley on Saturday, 26 March could be pivotal as the title race goes right down to the wire.

A MOTOR bike rider suffered serious injuries this evening after a collision on what has become a notorious junction in Grays.

There have been a number of crashes at the junction of Bradleigh Avenue and Lodge Lane since it was reconfigured by Thurrock Council in 2018.

THE views of local residents about plans for a new homes development in Grays, that will probably include a six storey block of flats, are being sought – and a consultation event will be held in the town tomorrow (Tuesday, 15 March).

It will take place at the Community House, Sherfield Road, Grays, from 3pm to 7pm.