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Saturday football results

Six points in two games for a resurgent Thurrock while great victories for Grays, East Thurrock and Aveley make for a night of celebration in the borough.

Murder Trial stopped after witness claims of “intimidation”

Mr Selen then informed the court that he would not repeat what else was in his written statement that he had given last year. Mr Selen was "encouraged" by Judge Gratwicke to continue stating that "Everyone in the court room are mature adults". However, Mr Selen became agitated and refused to go on. He said: "My life has been jeopardised. Someone came to my house last Friday."

Titan Lorry Park: Stop means stop!

But the controversy over Titan Lorry Park in Oliver Road, West Thurrock was re-ignited last night at the Thurrock Council Planning Committee when the committee voted unanimously to investigate further a report into the feasability of a Stop Notice in relation to the lorry park. Chair of Planning, cllr Terry Hipsey said: "Nearly 2000 people have signed a petition asking for action in relation to the unauthorised use of the site.

Indoor cricket reports

The Orsett "B" fixture was a much closer affair with Orsett succeeding by just three runs in a thrilling encounter. The Orsett second team had posted 99 for the loss of five wickets through Joe Mitchell's fine undefeated 30 and supporting roles from Jack Shiner and Ryan Page with 15 and 16 runs respectively. Stanford le Hope then replied with 95 with their final wicket falling to a run-out in the final over. Eathan Thomas hit 26 not out, Carter supported well with 13 but Orsett's Thomas Duck kept his nerve to claim three Stanford wickets at a cost of just six runs to ensure his club became the first to achieve two maximum-point victories by both "A" and "B" teams since Belhus achieved the feat on 12th March 2010.

Robbery footage at Stanford Jet Garage

Police have released CCTV images of men they wish to speak to in connection with a robbery at the Jet Service Station, Southend Road, Stanford le Hope about 11pm on Tuesday, December 7, 2010.

Education boss points finger at Lansdowne primary

She said: "How can it be that one school gets 100% in its SATS while across the road, another does poorly." YourThurrock understands that cllr Hale is referring to Lansdowne primary which was the worst performing school in the borough. 38 per cent of pupils managed to get at least level four in English and maths. That placed the school the school in the bottom 284 schools out of the 10,129 in the country that took part in SATs.

Exciting ways of working with youth

Council Leader, Cllr John Kent said: “This is a really exciting idea where the authority would act as a facilitator for people who would be able to fill the gap in government funding we are facing.” And Cllr Diana Hale, the portfolio holder for Education, explained: “This was first suggested by youth workers and staff at Grangewaters.

Darnley Road Trial: Day 2: Murder accused seen in Grays with blood splattered clothing

“I saw Priscilla near to the railway station. She had a scratch on her hand, she had lost a tooth and had blood all over her leggings. "I asked her what happened. She pulled her leggings down and showed me. She said Kevin did it to her (her ex-boyfriend). “All of a sudden, she smacked me in the face. I said to her: You're supposed to be my mate and you punch me of all things.

Students flock to Chafford Hundred’s Careers Fair

Students from Chafford Hundred Campus were given the chance to discuss their future education and employment opportunities with a variety of local colleges, local universities and businesses during their annual Career Fair.

MP asks PM for Royal Wedding street parties

Please may I ask the Prime Minister to encourage local councils to look favourably and flexibly on community groups that wish to have roads closed to hold street parties to celebrate the forthcoming royal wedding?

Thurrock ‘most improved’ GCSEs

The Department for Education said on Wednesday (12 January): “Southwark, Thurrock and Westminster are the most improved local authorities in terms of percentage of pupils achieving five GCSE (or GCSE or equivalent) passes at A* to C including English and mathematics from 2007 to 2010.”

Drugs, vice and violence: Witnesses describe last year of Darnley Road murder victim

She said: "He would shout out rude things at young girls in Grays high street. He would make comments to me when I was wearing summer clothes. "On both occasions I told him that I thought that was inappropriate."

Jill Allen-King: A life campaigning for the blind

Jill Allen-King MBE lost one eye when she was just one year old and went completely blind in her twenties, tragically losing her sight on her own wedding day. Since then she's been campaigning to improve the lives of blind people in England and Europe.

Maternity Direct nominated for top national award

The service was launched in conjunction with NHS South West Essex in July, allowing a woman to contact a midwife directly, as soon as she knows she is pregnant. As well as offering choice, self-referral to a midwife will give earlier access to maternity services. Credit-card sized contact cards and information leaflets are available from pharmacies, GP surgeries, children’s centres and libraries in the area.

Celebration time for Zenshin-do

Top Martial Artist, Professor Jim McAllister awarded Chief Instructor Danny Howard his 6th Dan and the status of Shihan (Teacher of Teachers), whilst Senior Instructor Stephen Jones was awarded his 5th Dan.

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