News in Thurrock

Henley Hawks 0, Thurrock T-Birds 25

THURROCK T-Birds continued the winning streak in the Women's Championship South with this win at Henley today (Sunday, 15 December).

THERE was late disappointment today when both Grays Athletic and Tilbury's Bet Victory Isthmian North were called off due to waterlogged pitches.

Both matches were called off late in the day, with many Grays fans already en route to Bury Town when the decision was made. Tilbury were due to host Heybridge Swifts and the game was a very late casualty after the referee seemed Chadfields unplayable. .

A HUGE chimney was toppled in a matter of seconds this morning as a Thames landmark disappeared forever.

Demolition contractors blew up the 215 metre high chimney at the disused Littlebrook power station close to the Dartford Crossing QE11 bridge.

Horsham 1, East Thurrock United 0

EAST Thurrock left Horsham's impressive new ground on the end of a narrow defeat that might have been much heavier but for the intervention of the woodwork - though they will rue not taking advantage of the first 20 minutes of the match which they dominated.

Carshalton Athletic 3, Aveley 3

AVELEY were denied a famous victory by a penalty six minutes into added time which earned hosts Carshalton a Buildbase FA Trophy First round replay, to be played at Parkside on Monday evening.

THIS evening (Wednesday, 11 December) Thurrock Council's Fostering team will be holding an open evening at Orsett Hall Hotel, providing anybody who has ever considered fostering information about what's involved.

A council spokesperson said: "Our foster carers will also be there to answer any burning questions you may have and provide you with an insight into fostering in Thurrock. The event will begin at 6:30pm.

HIGH winds have caused a reduction in the number of ferry services running between Tilbury and Gravesend.

A statement from the operators issued this morning (Saturday, 14 December) says: "We have just heard from the ferry that the westerly wind has been causing some large waves during the crossings.

ESSEX have announced they have now arrested more than 1,700 people on suspicion of drug driving so far this year.

Officers have made 63 drug driving arrests in the first 12 months of December taking the total in 2019 to 1,738.

A CANNABIS dealer caught with more than £9,000 in cash in Thurrock has been sentenced to eight months in prison.

Basildon Crown Court heard how officers were patrolling in Faymore Gardens, South Ockendon on Tuesday 29 October this year when they became suspicious of a Ford Fiesta.

POLICE have issued CCTV pictures they wish to talk to after an incident in a Thurrock pub.

Officers received reports that a man was assaulted inside The Oak pub, in Lodge Lane, Grays, between 9pm and 10.30pm on Thursday, 28 November.