News in Thurrock

A NOTORIOUS drunk who once captured national media headlines after urinating on a war memorial in Grays Town Centre has once more been hauled before the courts because of her behaviour.

Kelly Martin, 45, said to be of Oak Road, Grays, was released on unconditional bail after her latest appearance before magistrates just before Christmas.

Grays Athletic 1, Aveley 6

BOXING day turned into a festive occasion to forget for Grays fans - but Thurrock's Merry Millers are is top spirits after a tremendous derby win.

THE Friends of Hardie Park and local supporters played host to older folk from the local community on Christmas Day and provided them with a Christmas meal.

It proved a memorable and enjoyable occasion.

A MAN who breached a court order to enter Grays High Street in order to steal was hailed for 18 weeks by Basildon magistrates.

However, just five days later he entered the town's Poundstretcher store and stole multiple packs of shower gel and bodyspray.

THERE are two Boxing Day derbies to savour today as the three borough teams in the Bet Victor Isthmian North return to action.

Many eyes will be on Parkside where tenants Grays Athletic play host to high-flying landlords Aveley.

Pub boss says State cinema project is still a goer and it will happen to support Grays' regeneration.

A CZECH man living in Thurrock changed his plea to guilty and will now face sentence after admitting stalking and harassing a woman in Grays.

Included in his litany of offences was sending her handwritten notes - one which had his fingerprint in blood inside a heart on it.

TONY Burgess, 37, of Southey Walk, Tilbury, will be sentenced at Basildon Crown Court on Monday, 20 January 2020 after admitting carrying out a theft while serving a suspended sentence for previous offences.

Jeffrey, of Mellow Purgess Close, Basildon, was jailed for six weeks by Basildon magistrates who heard he has committed the offence shortly after being released from prison and while subject to licence conditions. He has a record of previous similar offences.

A PERSISTENT thief, of no fixed abode, found herself behind bars for Christmas after being jailed by Basildon Magistrates.

Jodie Powell, 36, admitted stealing packs of meat valued at £50.84 from Aldi in Grays. The offence took place in April but took nine months to come before magistrates, who heard there was wilful and persistent failure by Powell to comply with the probation service and to continue to commit offences.

MOTORISTS and bus users in Thurrock once more face delays and diversions as a troubled road is once more closed.

Stifford Hill between South Ockendon and North Stifford, which also offers access to Chafford Hundred, is once more closed.