News in Thurrock

THOUGH a couple have weeks have passed since the theft, a Thurrock family have not given up hope of recovering their stolen pet dog and a reward is in place to help bring him home.

The male adult Russian Bolonka was stolen from the family's vehicle while they were shopping at Bluewater earlier this month.

TWO caring ten-year olds from East Tilbury were the driving force behind a cake bake and sale in the village pub which has raised more than £400 for the RSPCA.

Ruby Hudson came up with the idea after seeing a video from the animal charity about animal abuse and together with her friend Abbie and the support of the Ship in East Tilbury Village, they set up the cake sale.

A LAKESIDE-based not-for-profit store is bidding to help local disadvantaged youngsters through its Christmas project.

Earlier this year Nub News reported on the opening of the Kideco store with is an affordable children's clothing outlet.

A THURROCK charity fundraiser has set the bar high at the year end as he aims to support a charity very close to his and his family's heart.

Earlier this year Thurrock Nub News featured the cycling fundraising efforts of local teacher Dan Ayris from Stanford-le-Hope.

THERE was a mixture of joy and disappointment ranging from late shock to joy as the borough's four non-League sides ran the gamut of emotions this afternoon (Saturday, 27 November).

East Thurrock United saw disappointment dragged from the jaws of delight at Merstham's Whisky Bible Stadium and Rocks supporters will no doubt have been needing a drop of the hard stuff to lift spirits on a bitterly cold afternoon in Surrey.

A POLICE officer serving in Thurrock has been honoured with a top commendation from the Essex force for her 'outstanding act of bravery in bringing a criminal to justice.

At the force's recent annual awards, PC Chantelle Feyzifar, of the Grays Local Policing Team, was awarded the Wilson Trophy for performing the outstanding act of the year.

SUPPORTERS and players from Thurrock Rugby Club and their visitors and neighbours Brentwood paid tribute to club stalwart Jeff Selway at this afternoon's derby match at Oakfield.

Mr Selway, a legendary figure at the Thurrock club and a much-loved and admired teacher who numbers thousands of borough people among those he taught, died in the past week.

ALL four of the borough's non-League sides will be in action this afternoon.

East Thurrock United will travel to Merstham, with new managerial duo Marc Harrison and Liam Wallace looking to build on last weekend's 0-0 home draw against Corinthian Casuals and move up the Isthmian Premier table.

TRIBUTE has been paid to a much-loved and respected member of the Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham community who passed away in the week.

Richard (Dick) Newman was well known for his work with the Stanford Air Cadet Corps (ATC), for who he was a prolific fundraiser, and was also a popular figure at East Thurrock United FC where he was a frequent supporter at home and away matches.

POLICe have announced they arrested 17 people during and after the protest yesterday (Friday, 26 November) outside the Tilbury Amazon fulfuilment centre.

As reported on Nub News as it happened early yesterday morning members of the campaign group Extinction Rebellion mounted a protest by blockaded the HGs and staff entrances at the massive warehouse and distribution centre.