News in Thurrock

A RECORD number of journeys have been made on the Gravesend to Tilbury ferry in the past year.

On the second anniversary of the contract with ferry operator Jetstream Tours, Thurrock Council and Kent County Council have revealed that 150,000 journeys a year are being made, a 40 per cent increase since the start of the contract.

CHARITIES and local community groups across Thurrock have benefitted thanks to the efforts of staff at the borough's IKEA store.

Representatives of many organisations attended a presentation at the West Thurrock store at the weekend to receive vouchers to spend on a wide range of goods stocked there.

THURROCK'S community policy team got busy yesterday (Sunday) working across the borough on an Operation codenamed 'Ceaser'.

Their aim was to tackle vehicles used for anti-social behaviour and crime.

CORRINGHAM town centre could get a new restaurant which will create several jobs if plans are approved by Thurrock Council.

An application has been submitted to change the former OMG Desserts shop at 17 Grover Walk into a new family-run restaurant.

DARTFORDIANS defeated Thurrock at Oakfield on Saturday in a match overshadowed by the death of Thurrock stalwart and team manager Kevin Hymas.

Kevin had fought heroically to overcome his illness and a large crowd gathered at Oakfield to pay their respects. The flags were at half mast and all the players and spectators applauded the life of this great clubman.

SCORES of people across Thurrock are set to lose their part time jobs as the borough's remaining newspaper axes its door to door delivery service.

Newsquest Media Group has announced that from February 3 the Thurrock Gazette will only be distributing the paper through free pick-up points.

THE coming weekend will see an event held at Thurrock Thameside Nature Park which may prove to be a big help to local families.

The 'Warrior Workshop' is a one hour event for children aged five to 15 on Saturday, 11 January from 2.30pm.

AS we get into the swing of a brand new year, now is the perfect opportunity to both reflect and look forward.

Since launching Thurrock Nub News website in November 2019, we have been building a hyper-local news source for the Thurrock community and surrounding villages.

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.