News in Thurrock

A MAN has been charged following a collision near Orsett on Monday, 5 October that claimed the life of Grays taxi driver Norman Bullock.

Tribute has been paid to Mr Bullock, 65, who worked for Thameside Taxis.

TREETOPS School is Grays has been closed down because of coronavirus issues.

A number of staff members are believed to have tested positive and others are being forced into self-isolation, meaning that the school cannot be staffed properly and has to close.

AN upsurge in funding and the enthusiasm of a leader has seen a Thurrock community travel service bounce back to life.

A couple of years ago it seemed that the days of volunteer-driven Thurrock TransVol were numbered due to a drop off in customers and a lack of financial support.

A GRAYS man has now been charged following a serious of raids by police investigating drugs crime on properties in the region.

Officers raided a home in Grays early yesterday (Wednesday, 7 October) as part of a wider investigation.

THE Manorway on Corringham was partially closed in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, 8 October) while police and the haulage company deal with an articulated vehicle that overturned on the Manorway.

Police say the incident happened even though the driver was only travelling at 20mph.

THE Hardie Cycle Hub, Old Spokes Home, based in Hardie Park, Stanford-le-Hope has been inundated with requests for bikes, servicing and repairs during lockdown.

The success of the hub and community support has allowed the project to recruit a part-time Cycle Hub Manager.

A THURROCK Conservative councillor has distanced himself from criticism of his group – despite agreeing with it!

In somewhat bizarre circumstances Stanford-le-Hope councillor Shane Ralph says a statement by the chairman of a working party he was a part of should not have been published, even though he agrees with its sentiment and is opposed to major plans set to be endorsed by his party.

RESIDENTS in Tilbury are being invited to contribute their ideas on how the town can be regenerated and how an initial half million pounds earmarked for the town might best be used.

Tilbury was selected by the government to receive a share of the £3.6billion Towns Fund pot to help improve infrastructure, drive economic growth and increase job opportunities. It will potentially receive up to £25 million.

A CONFIRMED case of coronavirus at Tilbury Pioneer Academy has meant that year six at the school have been told not to attend school until further notice.

Head Dan George has told parents that a year six pupil has been confirmed as having Covid-19.

THE head of a Thurrock school has taken part in the first of a number of 'face-to-face' question and answer sessions with parents.

Ceri Evans, head at Ortu Gable Hall School in Corringham, will also be taking parents on pre-booked tours of the school under social distancing conditions in the next few days – and he has extended the invitation to visit Gable Hall throughout the year.