The Gateway Academy shows have come a long way over the last few years. The Xmas show was a fine example with talent on display from year 7 to the new influx of sixth form students. There are two other parts to come which we will put on the education page over the next couple of days.
Essex Travel is reporting following problems in the area. Firefighters dealt with a multi vehicle RTC which stretches over roughly a mile of the westbound carriageway of the A13 near Corringham. The officer in charge reported that it was a multi-incident collision meaning that there are a number of different RTC on that stretch of road. Crews divided the road into sectors and were prioritising rescues.
Last week, everyone got a true Christmas present when one of the goats surprisingly went into labour. There were difficulties. Two members of staff, Stephanie Campbell and Annie Smith leapt into action.
IN THE midst of the cheery and upbeat acts in the wonderful Gable Hall Christmas show, a more thoughtful piece was acted out by the AS level Drama students
A MAN held armed police at bay for several hours in Tilbury after claiming his place in Civic Square was full of weapons. Police had been called to the property at 4.30pm last night (Friday) after reports that a man in his thirties was behaving erratically.
He said: "In the light of the changes in housing benefit charges, there will be an increased need for housing provision such as this. "We have been in discussions with the homeless provision service at Thurrock Council for some time and they agreed that there was a need."
Dc Karen Berry from Thurrock CID Target Team said: “The victim walks with a stick and was knocked off balance by suspect. He has been left very upset by the theft. He had set aside the money to give him and his family a good Christmas. I am appealing for anyone who saw the incident or anyone who knows who did this to call me.”
Herringham Primary School in Chadwell St. Mary working with Royal Opera House Creative Partnerships, has recently completed the first phase of a cutting-edge education...
The fraud was first brought to Thurrock Council’s benefit investigation team by council tax officers after they made a routine check. Oso had told the court he was a pastor, known in his church as David Oso, who would not lie.
The Open Arms Spiritual Haven in Grays had a record charity donation night on Tuesday the 14th of December, when they handed over a cheque for £1800 to Thurrock charity, the Sunshine Centre in Tilbury.
The intermediate girls claimed top spot for the second year running and Thurrock Harrier, Rebecca Barnard won the gold by a country mile!
Georgia Fraser claimed the bronze finishing 3rd and little sister Courtney was close behind taking the 4th spot. Lauren Landy finished strong to take the 6th spot and last minute recruitment Rheann Randall displayed grit and determination to finish in 11th place who was closely followed by Kirsty Highwood in 12th position. With the first 4 scoring for the team the overall total was a measly but mighty impressive 14 points to take gold, beating St Clere's who took silver with 53 and the Convent who took the bronze with 71 points.
Sgt Graham Holmes said: “We regularly patrol the High Street all year through, but at this time of year, it is even more important that we increase our presence here. The majority of people are visiting the area to do their shopping, but thieves will often target shoppers at this time of year, as more people are distracted and it provides an opportunity to pick pocket or steal from shops.
There were packed audiences at Stifford Clays Infant and Nursery School this week. The pupils put on five performances of a concert based on the Nativity story.
DECEMBER is a key time for charities. The season of goodwill means that many people think of those less fortunate than them and are willing to dig deep to help. The winter whiteouts has wiped out many key collection and campaigning days for charities such as St Luke's.
