All 10 young people, aged between 15 and 17, who signed up to the scheme qualified for the Bronze Art Award which is a key part of the highly regarded project. The colleges have been running nationwide for six years and this year Thurrock secured funding from Unitas to become one of 45 running across the country. Thurrock Youth Offending Team Manger James Waud said: “This success just shows that given the opportunities and the right support all young people have got the skills to succeed. They are a credit to themselves and also the dedication and hard work of the Youth Offending Team.”
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into expenses claims by members of the Essex Police Authority. Chief Constable Jim Barker-McCardle has agreed to call in the Metropolitan police to conduct the probe.
Essex Police have confirmed that they have yet to trace the bullet. A 24-year-old Scout leader remains in hospital following last Fridays shooting at the Orsett Show. Alex Norton from Grays was serving at the bar in the beer tent around 8.30pm when he was shot.
TWO MEN ARRESTED in connection with the death of a horse at a farm in North Stifford still remain on bail. They were arrested in May after a pony was found at Kemps Farm on Stifford Hill, North Stifford farm on Monday, 9 May, with injuries which proved to be fatal.
It seems that the bullet has entered the through the wall of the tent before passing through the clothing of another person before injuring the 24-year-old man. Enquiries are continuing to try and fully resolve the incident and police would like to hear from anyone with information about any shooting taking place at the time so that the investigation can be closed.
Two couples, possibly of Eastern European origin, were in the estate agents and distracted a woman member of staff and stole her purse from her handbag. The black leather purse contained around £300 in cash, credit cards and a driving licence.
Andrew Awonuga is wanted in connection with the possession of several stolen credit cards and possession of a false passport. He is described as black, of slim build, has short Afro-style hair, a small goatee beard and is approximately 5ft 4ins tall.
HIGH visibility patrols hit the streets of North Grays to tackle rubbish and other residents’ concerns during the latest Partner Walkabout Day.
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Basildon magistrates heard last week (25 August) that the Ockendon family has been known to Thurrock Council’s Education Welfare Service for several years and that during this time she had refused to engage with the service and other professionals trying to address her child’s poor school attendance.
Inspector Jordan has asked followers to "Visit the police federation website and sign the Cuts are Criminal e-petition" Inspector Jordan and his team worked long hours during the recent riots and are clearly concerned at the possible consequences to staffing levels on the Thurrock streets.
THE SHADOW Conservative spokesperson for Public Protection in Thurrock has made a blistering attack on Labours record on public protection. Homesteads councillor James Halden has criticised Thurrock Labour's record on the cuts, PCSOs, police station opening and cllr Kiely's Twitter comments during the riots.
Two men have been charged over a fatal crash involving four vehicles on the M25 in Essex more than 10 months ago. Izabela Derbis, 27, a Polish national, of Warren Street, London, died in the crash in South Ockendon, on 15 October.
At 3.55pm on Sunday, August 21, suspects threw an object from the Belhus Park access bridge, which can be accessed from Gatehope Drive, South Ockendon, which crosses the M25. It hit the car travelling on the motorway, causing £90 damage.
“People just need to think back a few weeks when there were riots in many areas of the country. Did they stop at midnight like our police stations will? Of course not. Did they only occur in areas where full-time police stations existed? Of course not.
If the proposals are implemented, Corringham Police Station will close to the public altogether; Grays Police Station will shut between midnight and 8am and the front counters at South Ockendon and Tilbury will also be closed between 6pm and 12noon and closed all day Sunday.In effect, there will be no police station open, to the public in Thurrock, at the key time of Saturday night between midnight and 8am.
