National Grid is reminding East Thurrock residents that they have until Monday 29 November to give their views on options for new electrical infrastructure required in the area. The project, known as the East Thurrock Connection, is to connect a new gas-fired power station proposed for Coryton – InterGen’s Gateway Energy Centre – by way of a new substation and connection to the existing overhead line in the area.
Purfleet Heritage Centre is holding a Christmas Fish 'n' Chip Party on the 4th December at Cowdry Hall in London Road, West Thurrock. All proceeds to go to the Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre incorporating the Hornchurch Wing.
A scrappy game in which both teams failed to dominate but Dartford just edged in front on chances and on 18 minutes they took the lead and perhaps had the better and greater chances in the opening 45 minutes. The Dartford goal came from a nice move which started with a run down the middle by Elliott Bradbrook he pushed the ball out wide for Ryan Hayes who took the ball on before crossing deep into the Thurrock box, the ball was headed back and Carl Rook, challenged by Kenny Clark managed from three yards to simply slot home the opener.
He said: "We have added an element of edge to our game that wasn't there previously. This has left us in a perfect league position in a league where six or seven teams can win it. Not just get into the play offs but win it.
Simon Thomas has been under pressure all season but today he sparkled for Grays and illustrated why only a couple of seasons ago he was playing for Crystal Palace. Thomas opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after a fine cross from the left saw Alex Osborn rose above the keeper nodded it down into the path of Thomas who neatly tapped the ball in.
Grays go into the draw for the next round of the FA Trophy after a battling draw in the Cotswolds. A sobering defeat for Thurrock but a fine victory for East Thurrock.
We get to visit a lot of schools in Thurrock and we continue to be impressed. Only this week visited two outstanding schools, Treetops and Chafford campus.
Last night we were guests at St Clere's prizegiving evening and witnessed the standard on show there. The film of the event will appear here shortly but we were impressed with headteacher Paul Griffiths when he spoke of Thurrock's reputation.
Fire Crews were called to the Tattoo Shop in Grays Town centre in the early hours of this morning. They had to use breathing Appuratus and one hose reel .
"This measure is hamful to public health and an insult to those whom pay their council tax every month. The real reason why this unhygenic scheme is being push forward is to avoid the dreaded
Club Secretary Craig Johnson said that Alan Kimble had really struggled to devote the time that the job required and that both parties decided late last night that it would be best for both parties if the brothers m oved on. Craig added that the decision was made by mutal consent and he wished Alan and Gary the very best for the future.
Chief Fire Officer David Johnson said that domestic tax payers should not bear the burden of industrial or commercial premises failing to maintain their automatic fire alarms. “I am sure that
