News in Thurrock

THURROCK Council is appealing for any information and possible dash cam footage after a lorry hit a bridge of the A13 this morning (Monday, 12 October).

The incident happened on the A13 eastbound at 11.32am this morning (Monday 12 October) as the low loader carrying a piece of plant machinery, hit the bridge as it approached the Basildon turnoff at Five Bells.

Susan Yates, chair of Thurrock Historical Society continues her occasional series of articles about the borough's history and in this piece turns her attention to a recently restored and absolutely impressive building - the London International Cruise Terminal at Tilbury.

THURROCK has been placed in the lowest of three tiers of alert under new coronavirus guidance initiatives announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson this afternoon.

The borough is among the lowest in the country for infections and deaths and has been placed in the 'medium' tier.

BREXIT has brought a boost to a Thurrock high-tech office facility after a growing company specialising in supply chain logistics and customs processes has moved into the borough.

Britannia Bureau has taken occupation of the premises at DP World London Gateway Logistics Centre and is the latest expansion of company which now has offices, associates and customs warehouses in the UK, EU, Asia Pacific and USA.

WARDS in part of Basildon and Thurrock Hospital have been put into Covid-19 lockdown after reports of infection on Jubilee wing.

A statement from the hospital management says: "To protect patients, staff and visitors from COVID-19, we are not allowing visitors to the wards on Jubilee Wing at Basildon Hospital.

ESSEX Police have issued a warning to anyone in the region contemplating holding a social event that they may be in big trouble - after stepping in and stopping a wedding reception and issuing the event organiser a summons to court where he faces a £10,000 fine.

Essex Police's Assistant Chief Constable Andy Prophet: "This wedding party was a blatant breach of the current restrictions which only allows for 15 people to be present at a wedding.

INVESTIGATIVE and recovery work remains ongoing after emergency services attended a multi-vehicle collision on the westbound carriageway of the A13 between the North Stifford interchange and the M25 which left at least two people seriously injured.

A statement from Essex Fire and Rescue Service said: " "Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision on the A13 at the Stifford Interchange.

THURROCK Council is celebrating National Adoption Week, taking place from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 October, by hosting a virtual information session for those interested in welcoming a child or young person into their lives through adoption.

Cllr James Halden, Cabinet Member for Social Care, said: "Adoption is a great way for people and families to open their hearts and offer a loving home to Thurrock's most vulnerable children. Through adopting a child or young person you can offer a permanent home to those who are not able to be looked after by their own families, and provide them with an environment that best meets their needs.

Keepmoat Homes have withdrawn a longstanding planning application to build 35 new homes in the centre of Grays. .

THE benefits of community action was highlighted after another successful litter pick in Grays at the weekend.

Supporters of the Orchards Community Forum and volunteers carried out a clean-up of the area and local alleys.