THERE IS a rich quarry of archive footage in the Pathe website. We thought this would be a good month to dip into the archive and see what we would find. Here, we see Thames TV's John Stapleton venture into Thurrock to discuss planning matters (no change there then), the problems and the opportunities.
We are confident that with the experience and learnings of this year's event plus a longer consultation and planning process, Dance Crusade 2011 will be a safe and enjoyable event that both Essex & Thurrock should be proud of hosting.
WE MAY look back on the early part of the 20th century as a golden time for police-community relations. All around the borough, we have PCSO's dedicated to working with the community and especially young people.
On arrival at the scene, crews reported that the fire involved a burning sofa in a function room. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel to tackle the fire at the property, which is single storey and measures approximately 20m x 30m.
All three incidents happened between 10pm on Sunday, August 29 and 10am the next day. In Tamarisk Road, Aveley, the windows of a Ford Mondeo and a Ford Fiesta were smashed, causing a total damage of £275. In Derry Avenue, South Ockendon, a BMW also had its window smashed, causing £300 damage.
"We are determined to ensure the service to vulnerable people are not compromised. The situation be will under constant and very careful monitoring. We are doing all we can to minimise the effects of any cutbacks. In May we inherited appalling financial difficulties from the Tories which have made an already difficult situation a great deal worse."
Shadow Education Secretary, Ed Balls is set to meet Labour members at a special Q and A on Thursday September 2nd at the Sports Club in Springhouse Road, Corringham.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE of Grays Athletic, Andy Swallow has defended his actions in standing up to a Tilbury fan who was allegedly accosting and intimidating elderly and vulnerable fans.
The penalty came when Aaron Waters lost possession to Harry Baker just inside his own half, Baker ran at speed though the Thurrock midfield and was only stopped inside the penalty area by Rob Swaine illegally, there was little protest from the Thurrock players when referee Mr Phil Knight pointed to the spot.
GRAYS Ath will make the rest of the league sit up with a stylish 3-1 victory against local rivals Tilbury Town. In an exciting first half, Grays dominated the game playing football that made you double-check what league they were in.
Over 40 clubs in the borough have come and gone in the past 50 years, but Belhus Cricket Club exists today by reason of its strong emphasis on youth cricket. Today’s 1st X1 bears the fruit of this emphasis and the team currently comprises no less than eight teenagers - fine talents who have progressed through our youth academy.
"The village has been cut off for through traffic for two days now and traffic re routed through Orchard Road/Tamarisk Road. You can imagine the mayhem for these roads, especially Tamarisk with its little chicanes each 100 yards!
