Indeed, Carl Morris' campaign also has the similar kick about it. In many ways it is like watching marathon runners. We are now at the half way stage but Carl and Stephen both look like they are in front, dictating the pace and ready to cover any break aways.
But the long season seemed to get to them at the end of the third quarter as the Lions roared ahead to a 78-72 lead which then stretched further ahead to the final score of 108-86.
Dartford took an early lead through Rob Haworth, quickly wiped out by Ryan Edgar’s sizzling free-kick. An overhead kick by Billy Burgess gave the champions a 2-1 interval lead, only for Stanley to earn Millers a precious point in their play-off bid.
Charlie, however, is the antithesis of a paper candidate. Since his selection last year he has been working hard to establish a reputation in the ward and in the borough. If a paper candidate can get 473 votes in 2008, what can Charlie get?
With two home games remaining for Thurrock and the play off chances gone they will be out to play for pride on Tuesday against Hampton & Richmond and next Saturday against Bromley, to end the season.
OUT and about in the april sunshine, Thurrock Lib-Dem parliamentary candidate Carys Davis has been basking in the glow of Nick Clegg's performance on the Leaders' Debate on ITN.
hurrock's top squads spent their Easter weekend competing against the top swimmers in the east of England, at the City of Norwich long course meet held at the University of East Anglia. An EGGciting weekend saw Thurrock finish 3rd in the top club standings - an impressive showing from the Borough team.
YourThurrock spoke to Ms Villiers about the challenges and opportunities facing transportation in Thurrock in the twenty-first century as well as asking her to reflect upon the Leaders' debate.
LAW AND ORDER was the cornerstone of Margaret Thatcher's successful campaign in 1979. Tory candidate for Basildon South and East Thurrock, Stephen Metcalfe is bringing it to the top of his agenda as well.
