Between approximately 3.20pm and 3.45pm on Thursday, January 20, the victim was travelling on the number 73 bus in Palmers Avenue, Grays, when a suspect made racist comments at the victim. The suspect is described as a white man, in his late 20's to early 30's, brown short hair and of a muscular build.
Students and staff at Hassenbrook School in Stanford-le-Hope will be supporting Mr Anthony Hattam, Leader of Learning in Humanities at the school, raise funds for the ‘Phab kids’ charity. Mr Hattam has signed up for the Virgin London Marathon in a bid to raise a figure of at least £1500.
Mr Chambers gave his reason for resigning as: "I am doing this because I am considering putting my name forward as a candidate for the new Police and Crime Commissioner, likely to come into effect from May 2012. As a member of Essex Police Authority I would not be eligible to stand, so I would have to stand down sooner or later.
CAMPION student Joshua Taylor has been impressing all and sundry at Orsett Hall over the last few weeks. He is spending his time on work experience at the prestigious hotel and that means learning everything. Serving, answering phones, more serving, cleaning and making sure he is learning all the time. It isn't easy but Josh seems to be enjoying it and he is greatly helped under care of Nicola Haynes.
LAST WEEK, we filmed an in-the-studio session with the up and coming Mackley Drive. What impressed YT was not only the quality of the music but also the level of organisation. Many bands wither on the vine by not having ambition and drive in equal measure to their talent.
A FIREFIGHTER has been reinstated on appeal after evidence came to light that his trade union had provided him with bad advice which had a material impact on the decision to dismiss him.
“Parents of children with autism have asked for a safe haven where their children, as adults, will have a permanent home, a transition between home and moving towards independent living and also lead a fulfilling and enriched life learning additional skills, rather than be placed in an institutional environment outside of the borough.”
The Echo and South Essex College are laying down a community challenge to all local employers: sign up an apprentice in 2011! They are aiming to recruit 100 apprentices in 100 days starting from today, the first day of Apprenticeship Week (7th Feb – 11th Feb).
ONE OF the impressive things about Theatre Is' work in the borough is that they were able to identify the burgeoning talent pretty quickly. YT's Gemma Chipperfield went along to one of their regular nights at the Thameside to capture the flavour of their Slam Night.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a fire in a yard at Readmans industrial estate, Station Road, East Tilbury on Sunday morning. Initially one appliance was sent to the scene, but on arrival, the officer in charge requested the attendance of an additional appliance to bring extra water to the scene.
A GROUNDBREAKING partnership between Thurrock schools and India was celebrated at Ormiston Park Academy last week. Connecting classrooms sees Ormiston Park Academy, Dilkes primary, East Thurrock primary and East Tilbury infants (as well as schools in Bromley) link up with schools in India.
Edward Barnes, a 37-year-old man from Charles Street, Grays will appear at Basildon Magistrates Court this morning, charged with two counts of burglary dwelling and one count of possession of cocaine.
FOR A long time it seemed that apprenticeships may be consigned to history but in Thurrock they are now at the fulcrum of the regeneration agenda. If the borough is to thrive then it is the development of apprenticeship schemes that will enhance the skills base in the borough.
A PACKED house at Gateway Academy came together to celebrate the achievements of last years students as well as many other students still at the school. Headteacher Kevin Sadler paid tribute to the students for their achievements both academic and in extra-curricular form as the school forges ahead.
