News in Thurrock

THURROCK Council leader Cllr Rob Gledhill has once again highlighted the large numbers of covid infections in the borough and has called on employers to be stringent in ensuring that workers follow guidance to be tested.

In his weekly address to residents, Cllr Gledhill says: "It is your individual actions that add together to make all the difference to tackling this global pandemic - that is no different now than it was in March 2020 when we first took action.

RESIDENTS in tower blocks in Grays have told how delayed recladding work means they have been left in flats so cold that they can see their breath condensing as they sit in their homes.

Over recent weeks Thurrock Nub News has reported on the fall-out following a fire at Lionel Oxley House, one of six Thurrock Council-managed blocks in south Grays.

POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of a wedding ring from a man who was in Basildon Hospital for treatment.

The ring (pictured) was taken from the victim, who is in his 70s, at around 3pm on 25 November.

THREE schools in Thurrock now have potentially lifesaving defibrillators thanks to the efforts of a local charity and the borough community.

The charity Katie's Heart Appeal has delivered three automated external defibrillator machines to Abotts Hall Rimary and Corringham Primary and to Chadwell Primary.

THE future for one of the iconic sites earmarked as key to Thurrock's regeneration has been put in the hands of an award-winning group of artists and a company described as a cultural consultancy.

The 14-acre High House Production Park at Purfleet, which hosts the Royal Opera House's workshops where sets and scenery for productions at Covent Garden and other major theatres are created, 39 self-contained studios and four work/live units opened in 2013, the Backstage Centre - which is a purpose-built production, rehearsal and training facility – and a number of adapted listed buildings that offer function facilities including hire as wedding and conference venues and a café, leisure area and gardens.

A WAVE of opposition from residents to a planning application for 37 new homes in Chadwell St Mary have been backed by local ward councillor who believes approval should be denied unless significant issues are overcome.

Thurrock Nub News reported last month on plans for the new development adjacent to St John's Road and there has been lots of opposition to the scheme via Thurrock Council's planning portal.

AVELEY retained top spot in the Isthmian North thanks to a 2-0 win at fellow promotion-chasing Hashtag United on Saturday, while Grays Athletic also managed a victory that elevates them back into the play-off zone.

The Millers made the short trip to the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea where a crowd of 422 included a large number of travelling fans.

Update: Tilbury's match also now off following pitch inspection.

OVERNIGHT rain has left East Thurrock's Rookery Hill ground unfit for play so today's (Saturday, 8 January) clash with table-topping Worthing has been called off.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a property in Thurrock earlier today (Friday, 7 January), when passers-by alerted a resident to a fire at the rear of their home.

Crews were called to Blackshots Lane, Grays, at 11.14am, after a young male was made aware of a fire at the back of his home by passers-by.

THURROCK Rugby Club return to competitive action and start a new year at Oakfield this weekend.

In the first game of 2022, Thurrock entertain old rivals, Sudbury.