A REBEL Labour councillor has thrown down the gauntlet to his colleagues by declaring that he will be voting against the budget. Ockendon councillor Aaron Kiely has been criticised for his attendance at meetings but he will be the centre of attention when he votes along with the Tories.
The game started well for the home side who took control pretty much across the pitch especially down the centre where East London played their strongest players. About 10 minutes in, a lucky bouncing cross found its way to the East London forward who quite spectacularly managed to hit the ball in the air whilst running away from goal, on the reverse, which found the backboard. Thurrock didn't let their heads go down however, and took more control after the stand-in captain Nick Stapleton made a tactical change and put 3 into the centre to strengthen the midfield. This worked well as East London were forced to attack down the wings which the Thurrock defence were more than equal to.
Losing Markus Burcham for 10 minutes for the penalty offence that led to the last minute penalty made little difference as Neale added a penalty, then a further penalty when Thurrock were back to 15 players, at this point the game could have gone either way.
FOLLOWING the publication of Labour’s proposed budget for 2013-14, Thurrock Conservatives have expressed their opposition to the proposed 1.99% council tax rise. Leader of the Conservatives Cllr Phil Anderson said “Conservative councillors are naturally concerned at proposed tax increases that will hit hard working families in Thurrock. With most people experiencing a wages freeze, they do not have spare money to pay extra taxes.
IT IS a step up in class but when have you ever known Wayne Hibbert to duck a challenge. Wayne will be fighting Dave Ryan for the English Light-Welterweight eliminator on Saturday March 9th at the Civic Hall.
STANFORD expected an aggressive game and were not disappointed, despite being bottom of the league Steelers game to the rec intent on winning.
After only 9 minutes Steelers found themselves for the first time in the Stanford half and awarded a penalty more or less directly in front. How the points were not converted is a mystery as the ball was kick straight across the front of the posts.
THURROCK ladies stars Mercedes Foy, Francesca Jordan and Claire Phelps represented London & South-East this weekend beating the south west 32-17 away in Somerset. Thurrock's 2nd string continued their impressive unbeaten record with an empathic away win at Bletchley
THE Year 11 Drama students from Hassenbrook Academy took to the stage last week to perform content based on twisted fairy tales and the stories of Jack the Ripper. Set across various performance spaces, strobe lighting and smoke effects helped set a chilling scene and allowed the audience to appreciate the gruesome nature of what they were about to witness.
IT could be waterlogged pitches all round but here is hoping that all the teams can see some football this weekend. Not forgetting that Aveley play on Friday night.
M25 Kent - M25 blocked and queueing traffic anticlockwise at A282, Dartford River Crossing toll booths, because of an accident involving four cars. Congestion to J2, A2 (Darenth Interchange).
A FRESH and talented cast continue the traditions of this record breaking show now celebrating its
20th terrific year. Buddy Holly wrote some of the most enduring rock and roll classics;
THURROCK residents awoke to the first snows of year and zero temperatures. The snow heralded what is expected to be a very cold week with bands of snow, sleet and rain hitting the area.
THURROCK Council has issued a statement concerning proposals to build on land to the south of the Aveley by-pass: It reads: “Thurrock Council objected to these proposals when they were first considered.
