News in Thurrock

AN appeal has been made for support for an organisation that offers potentially lifesaving advice and help to children in Thurrock and wider Essex struggling to cope with mental health problems.

And a local volunteer has spoken of the way she is often 'side-swiped' by the stories that she comes across hen dealing with the children.

IN a change of roles, carers in Thurrock found themselves on the receiving end of generosity on Wednesday (19 December) when they were guests at a party that went with a real swing.

Thurrock Carers Service invited all carers in the borough to the bash at Crown House in Grays, which included an Christmas afternoon tea this week.

Canvey Island 1, Aveley 1

MILLERS maintained their push for promotion from the Bet Victory Isthmian North with a hard-earned point at Canvey in Saturday.

WITH Christmas just a few short hours away, Thurrock Nub News popped into the lovely community-minds Stanford-le-Hope Methodict Church this morning where the annual carold service was taking place.

We can share with you a few of the magical moments of song from the service and look forward to bringing you many more happy Christmas moments over coming days and invite you and all local organisations to send us your video clips and pictures from special events so we can celebrate the great Thurrock community together.

HEAVY overnight rain and morning showers caused the closure of a number of Thurrock roads and some others were barely passable.

The westbound A13 between the North Stifford interchange was closed for a couple of hours because of water and mud on the carriageways though two lanes were declared passable at around 10am.

TWO thieves, who stole more than £25,000 of goods in a spree of shop burglaries, have been jailed for a total of eight years.

Jamie Channon, 41, of Chadfields, Tilbury, and Tony Moore, 37, of Sycamore Close, Tilbury, were each given four-year prison sentences at Ipswich Crown Court after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary.

AFTER the weather claimed last night's scheduled Bet Victor Isthmian North League clash at Chadfields where Tilbury's game against Maldon was called off because of a waterlogged pitch there was a second cancellation this morning after a pitch inspection at Rookery Hill confirmed East Thurrock United's Isthmian premier derby with Hornchurch is off.

There is optimism though that high-flying Aveley's clash at Canvey Island in Isthmian One North will go ahead, no inspection is currently planned.

A Ho-Ho Host of activities have been announced at Stanford-le-Hope's Hardie Park over the festive period.

They range from a Lego day to a Forest School event where youngsters can toast marshmallows or a fire.

AS heavy rain continues to fall this morning (Saturday, 21 December) a warning has been issued that some homes in Thurrock may be in danger of flooding.

The government's flood information service issued the following alert at 7.31 this morning: "This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some flooding of homes and businesses.

AS Christmas rapidly approaches and the holiday kicks in, Thurrock Council has given notification of changes to local bin collections.

You can see all the changes by clicking on the red info button below.