News in Thurrock

THURROCK's new police commander will be Chief Inspector Richard Melton.

He succeeds Claire Talbot, who has left Grays Police station for a central force role in command of 'contact management.'

TWO councillors took to the streets and alleys of Tilbury today (Sunday, 5 January) in a bid to tidy up the town.

Cllr Allen Mayes joined Cllr John Allen who came up with the idea and said: "We did a spot of litter picking this morning and collected five bags full.

A DRIVER has been arrested after crashing his car into the shop window at a BP garage.

The incident happened yesterday evening (Saturday, 4 January) at the garage on the A13 near Orsett.

ESSEX Police's roads policing unit has reported a staggering rise in the number of people arrested for drug or drink driving last month.

Throughout December the force mounted a pre-Christmas campaign in a bid to stop people offending, but the message doesn't appear to have been heeded as the monthly toll of arrests in a record figure in a month, beating the previous tally by 65!

POLICE are investigating following three burglaries in Grays on the same night.

Between 2am and 5am on 27 December addresses in Phillip Avenue and Fairway were broken into.

Maldon & Tiptree 3, Aveley 1

MILLERS gave Bet Victor Isthmian North leaders a tough test, but the Jammers showed why they are top of the table and unbeaten in the league this season by taking the points in Saturday's battle between the top two.

Grays Athletic 2, Heybridge Swifts 3

GRAYS started the better side in the opening few minutes of the Bet Victor Isthmian North clash, dominating the ball and looking the more dangerous.

East Thurrock United 0, Worthing 0

A hard-fought game at the Grayers Graphics Stadium ended goalless on Saturday (4 January) despite both sides carving out countless efforts on goal over the ninety minutes.

WARD councillors are set to join angry residents in stating their objection to a new homes plan in Grays, due to be debated by Thurrock Council's planning committee on Thursday (9 January).

As exclusively reported on Thurrock Nub News last week (see story via red button below), planning officers are recommending approval of the plan for eight new homes.

YOUNGSTERS and families who are part of Thrrock's Open Door network joined Grays Beachcombers this morning (Sunday, 5 January) to take part in the monthly litter pick along the bank of the River Thames.

The pickers meet at Thurrock Yacht Club on the first Sunday of every month and are frequently joined by members of local companies and organisations.