At 10.30pm on Wednesday, September 1, a suspect rode past the victim on a pedal cycle and grabbed her handbag. After a struggle, the suspect snatched the bag and its contents, worth an estimated £150 and rode off. The victim received minor scratches and reddening to her arms and hands.
OVER 10,000 people voted for the Liberal-Democrats in the two constituencies that straddle Thurrock. Do they feel duped due to the coalition? Indeed what of the life-long members of the party such as Geoff Williams who stood for election?
In his speech, he stressed the importance of the country not dipping down into recession. In front of a packed audience of party faithful and in the shadow of three local senior schools he stressed the importance of investment in education.
Mum sheds a tear as the children head off back to school. "This morning like many parents I took the traditional first day back at school photos of my children that are then circulated to all the family. It is scary how quickly your children grow up and as I looked at my photos I felt a lump in my throat".
We started on the subject of Belhus Cricket Week but then strayed into the subject of the alleged match fixing allegations surrounding certain members of the Pakistani Cricket team. Ralph has some very interesting opinions on the matter.
IF you had a penny for every person who said that they had a novel in them, then I imagine you would have around £27.43. But South Ockendon resident Joyce Chipperfield has taken it to the next step and written and published her first novel: "The Strength of a Kiss"
FILMS OF COLOUR were in Thurrock recently, filming at various locations throughout the borough. Filming went on to the wee small hours in a field in Stanford-le-Hope.
Over 3000 people attended the Family Fun Day at the Orsett Hall on Bank Holiday Monday in the glorious sunshine. The event was organized by The Partyman Company and Orsett Hall and was such a success that they hope to make it an annual event.
There are many more topics available including some longer courses which aim to build confidence and improve computer skills ranging from computers for beginners, First steps to internet & email to designing with word.
Lest we forget: On September 1st 1940, 5 people were killed and 28 injured. The railway station was hit and both up and down lines blocked; gas and water mains were broken; the premises of Harland & Wolff received a direct hit;
Bob considers this a fire hazard but despite several years, complaining to all the appropriate authorities and the shop, no-one seems to be able to take any action. So, go to 1 min 15 sec into the film and tell us if you would be comfortable living next to this.
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