A MAN who was previously convicted of multiple sexual offences has been jailed thanks to work by our specialist officers Brett Baker appeared at Basildon Crown Court on Friday 4 October where he was given a 17-year sentence following an investigation by our Child Abuse Investigation Team.  An investigation into the 33-year-old was launched on 27 January 2021 after Essex Police received a report regarding concerns for a child in the Thurrock district.  Baker was arrested and released on bail whilst officers carried out multiple enquiries including conducting sensitive interviews with the young victim.  which were supported by independent support agencies the victim disclosed that Baker had sexually abused her on multiple occasions.  forensic specialists also located key evidence which would go on to be very significant in the investigation.  three counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault.  He denied all charges but was found guilty by a jury of all counts on Tuesday 28 May following a week-long trial at Basildon Crown Court He appeared at the same court on Friday 4 October where he was given a 17-year sentence made up of 16 years in custody and one-year on licence.  He will be on the sex offenders register for life and was also made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order for an indefinite period.   investigating officer in the case said: “This was a complex investigation where our priorities were to safeguard the victim and gather the evidence needed to pursue a criminal conviction against Baker.  “It’s difficult to comprehend the suffering that Baker has caused the young victim Her bravery in speaking with us and outlining Baker’s behaviour should never be underestimated.”  DC Wainman added: “I would like to commend the officers in this case who have spent hours analysing distressing evidence to secure this conviction against Baker.  “Our Child Abuse Investigation Team continue to work closely with partners including social care to protect vulnerable children and investigate child abuse.” Tesco need to look at there staff and who they employ!!! There’s a Jimmy Savile working at the same Tesco he use to work at Google “West Tilbury man avoids jail after pleading guilty to making images of child abuse” and that same person is working at the same Tesco now What abt that other nonce at the same store Give him life for what he done to that poor child Worked with him in Primark and everyone said how he looked like a n*nce and we were right and know a few more details than what is being released It is honestly disgusting what he has done 17 years is not long I think it should of been longer Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" A MAN wanted on recall to prison in Chadwell St Mary has been arrested They were called to the area of Lytton Road in response to a disturbance at about 2.05pm today A spokesperson said: “At the scene more than 20 officers searched the area The suspect attempted to evade them but the 37-year-old was located and detained in Scott Road at about 3.50pm “He was arrested on suspicion of assault false imprisonment and possession of both Class A and Class B drugs He was also wanted on recall to prison” Inspector Dan Selby said: “We’d like to reassure the public we have located the man believed to be involved in this incident and that there is no wider threat to the public including support from our colleagues in the National Police Air Service were involved in this search and I’d like to thank all of them for their swift response and professionalism.” THURROCK Council has approved an application to turn a house into a children’s home reports the Local Democracy Reporter SunnyDay Haven Children’s Home have been given the green light to open a home for youngsters at 37 Seaborough Road The home will cater for two children aged between eight and 18 and will help to provide more places for looked after children within the borough A council report said: “The proposed change of use will not involve any significant external alterations to the existing property The character and appearance of the property will remain largely unchanged ensuring that it continues to blend seamlessly with the surrounding residential area “The interior of the property will be adapted to meet the needs of the children and young people residing there including the provision of private bedrooms The increasing cost of children’s services have added to a projected budget overspend for Thurrock Council of £3.1 million in the first three months of the current financial year recently said costs for children’s services must be brought back to within budget Much of the pressure on the service comes from placing youngsters outside the borough The report said: “The proposed change of use of 37 Seaborough Road from a residential dwelling to a care home for children and young people is both appropriate and necessary “The location is well-suited to providing a safe and accessible environment for vulnerable children and young people while the design and operation of the care home will ensure minimal impact on the surrounding neighbourhood.” It added: “The proposed care home will have no greater impact on the surrounding area than the existing lawful residential use The number of occupants will be comparable to that of a typical family dwelling and the day-to-day operations of the care home will be conducted in a manner that is respectful of the residential character of the neighbourhood.” To ensure the safety and security of the residents new CCTV systems will be installed at the front and rear of the property These measures will help monitor and protect the premises while respecting the privacy of the surrounding neighbours A DEVELOPER has revealed plans to build 1,500 new homes which will swell the size of Chadwell St Mary by 50 per cent reports the Local Democracy Reporter Bloor Homes is seeking Thurrock Council’s support for the homes along with a new primary schools bar and healthcare facilities on green belt land to the east of Chadwell St Mary The scheme also includes children’s play areas Bloor has submitted an environmental impact assessment report for a scoping opinion from the council ahead of submitting an outline planning application The plan borders a proposed 830-1,000 home development to the west of Linford and East Tilbury Mulberry Strategic Land got the green light for that development on appeal after the plan was rejected by Thurrock’s planning committee The developer proposed 1,000 homes if the Lower Thames Crossing was given consent as it now has or 830 homes if the government shelved the crossing scheme is concerned urban sprawl will destroy Thurrock green belt He said: “Although this is for scoping opinion application the sheer size of these plans with 1,500 homes are hot on the heels of the Lower Thames Crossing Government decision.“If this is taken forward and approved then it would be built out alongside the Lower Thames Crossing more than 1,000 homes already approved by the Government in Linford and East Tilbury and DP World London Gateway will shortly be adding two new berths as part of its expansion.” Mr Massey added: “All of these together will cause complete chaos on the local road network which is already struggling It will cause real suffering for residents in this half of the Borough who have already had so much HGV traffic and industry Services are already stretched and more construction will put further strain upon them “A full planning application is likely to follow this proposal by Bloor residents don’t get a formal say on that but I am sure there are many people who will want to comment will be looking at ways to get local voices heard in the first instance This is nearly all greenbelt land and when it is gone The South Essex Housing Needs Assessment identifies a need to plan for 23,320 new homes and the government has indicated it intends to relax planning and green belt laws to provide 1.5million new homes nationally TWO public consultation events will take place over the weekend about a potential 1,500 home development on the edge of Chadwell St Mary Bloor Homes is hosting the events as it shapes its masterplan for the proposed site to the east of Chadwell.  The company has already submitted a request for a scoping opinion from Thurrock Council for their plans which is a formal written statement from the relevant planning authority that outlines the scope and level of detail it requires for a full planning application The events will take place on Friday 26 April at Chadwell Village Hall.   Bloor Homes has issued a statement ahead of the meetings saying it is “calling on residents of Chadwell St Mary to have their say on exciting new plans that will bring much-needed homes and community facilities to the local area.” The statement continues: “With 4,000 people currently on the Thurrock’s housing register many local families are struggling to find suitable homes.  “Young families seeking to stay close to their support networks face limited options while older residents hoping to downsize often encounter similar challenges.  “Bloor Homes aims to change that by delivering 1,500 new homes including a diverse mix of housing types and 50% affordable homes designed to meet local needs.  “But this isn’t just about new houses – it’s about creating a thriving “The development will feature a new neighbourhood centre filled with useful shops and services and flexible community spaces to bring people together.  “Families will also benefit from enhanced education facilities with plans for a new early years centre and primary school to serve the growing community.  Bloor Homes is working closely with the NHS to allocate space for a potential healthcare facility improving access to vital primary care services.  and Bloor Homes understands concerns about traffic and road conditions plans are underway to improve local transport links while introducing new walking and cycling routes These steps will promote healthier lifestyles and provide sustainable travel options for everyone.” Strategic Land Director for the South East at Bloor Homes added: “We are committed to working closely with the community to deliver a development that truly reflects their needs and aspirations,.  “Our vision is to create not just new homes but a thriving neighbourhood where families can grow and residents feel proud to call home.”  To ensure residents can view the proposals and share feedback directly with the team there will be two drop-in public consultation events These will be hosted at the Chadwell Village Hall, on Friday 2:30pm-7:30pm and Saturday For those unable to attend the events, you can view the proposals and share your feedback online at www.bloorhomes-chadwellstmary.co.uk until Tuesday A MAN has been convicted of multiple serious sexual offences including rape of a child following a three-year investigation by our Child Abuse Investigation Team Chadwell St Mary appeared at Basildon Crown Court on Tuesday he was found guilty of sexually abusing a child Essex Police received a report on 27 January of a child being sexually assaulted at a property in Grays Baker was arrested the following day and was released on bail to allow the Child Abuse Investigation Team to conduct further enquiries Initially the victim wasn’t able to verbalise the abuse but with specialist support from CAIT officers over a period of time she felt able to disclose that she had been abused on multiple occasions In addition to the victims account forensic tests were conducted which revealed the suspects DNA being found in the victim’s underwear which supported her account Throughout the investigation officers have worked closely with Children’s Social Care to ensure that the victim was safeguarded and received the support necessary to help her deal with the trauma Throughout the court process special measures were used to ensure that the victim was able to provide evidence in a safe and supported way and at the same time ensuring that the best evidence was available Baker was charged with rape of a girl under 13 three counts of assault of a child under 13 by penetration and one count of sexual assault of a child under 13 Baker was found guilty of all counts on Tuesday 28 May following a week-long trial at Basildon Crown Court “The victim was under 10 years-old at the time she was abused and it’s difficult to comprehend the suffering that Baker has caused her “I would like to commend the officers in this case who have spent hours analysing distressing evidence to secure this conviction against Baker Brett Baker will appear at Basildon Crown Court on 28 June for sentencing Tesco needs to look at the staff they employ There’s a convicted pedo who works on checkouts and is still employed by the company now Yep there’s currently a convicted p*do who works at the same Tesco He got a £500 fine and community service after pleading guilty This whole time he had a gf who believed every word he said!!! 17 years is not long enough for this sick b*stard THURROCK Council is set to kick start a near £20 million scheme to develop garage sites across the borough The new council homes intended for affordable rent will be built across sites in South Ockendon Chadwell St Mary and Stanford-le-Hope that are currently used for garages the scheme will be delivered by the council with a start on site in spring 2025 and completion in spring 2027 The project will be funded by £9.8million retained Right to Buy receipts and £9.8million borrowing to be funded through the council’s Housing Revenue Account Commissioners currently overseeing spending by the council due to its financial crisis have approved the scheme but it will be subject to Government agreement of sufficient borrowing The council will demolish the existing council-owned garages and build thirty-three new council homes for at Broxburn Drive in South Ockendon six new council homes will be built at Lyndhurst Road in Stanford-le-Hope following demolition of garages there along with seven new homes at Vigerons Way in Chadwell St Mary Seven leaseholders of the garages will be offered alternative garages across the borough or the opportunity to sell back the leases to the council the council said it had considered disposing of the sites to housing associations to avoid the council having to borrow.  the report said: “Discussions were held from October 2023 through to June 2024 with a number of housing associations regarding their development ambitions in Thurrock including their appetite for small site garage court development “The lack of interest in such sites reflected the general downward pressure on Housing Association development programmes.” The report adds: “The recommended approach of self -delivery responds best to the council’s requirements and aspirations for the sites ” While it carries risk in that the council has to fund this itself and bears the risk of cost increases it gives the Council the greatest control including the amount of affordable housing delivered provides a long-term asset to the council and helps avoid the use of costly temporary accommodation.” A new council-supported bus service launching in September will link communities in Horndon on the Hill The 375 bus will run from Monday to Saturday 5 times in each direction between 7am and 6:45pm It will start from South Hill Crescent in Horndon on the Hill and ending at Grays Bus Station taking in East Tilbury Station and Coalhouse Fort along the way Cabinet member for Place and the Environment bus service we are bringing buses back to communities in East Tilbury 265 and 374 bus services were withdrawn last September "We have listened to residents and have heard just how important regular and reliable bus services are to these communities That is why we are delighted to introduce the new 375 bus "The 375 will link some of the borough's more remote and rural communities and give them a way for them to reach larger transport hubs such as mainline railway stations and Grays Bus Station said: "It is fantastic to see the council listening to residents and bringing back the bus service they have been campaigning for and I am delighted that it has brought us here with a new bus route being introduced that will serve the local communities of East Tilbury." Thurrock Council is able to support this new service thanks to a successful bid made to the Department for Transport's Bus Service Improvement Plan The 375 bus service is expected to launch in early September 2024 Photo below: Cllr Fraser Massey and Cllr Victoria Holloway with Emma Ramdenee and Kirstie Hattle from the 'Save our bus service' campaign skeletons and monsters have been seen in Chadwell St Mary taking part in a Halloween Family Ride organised by Thurrock Council's Road Safety cycling team More than 25 children and adults joined in the free Halloween cycle ride on Wednesday 26 October starting outside the Pyramid Resource Centre family members or participants using wheelchairs to take part in the spooky fun hung lights on their scooters and a wheelchair was covered in Halloween tinsel and a large spider Cabinet Member for Transport and Public Safety said: "Our Road Safety Cycling Team has done a marvellous job helping our residents get active boost their mental health and enjoy sustainable travel around the borough "As well as this Halloween ride which 29 adults and children took part in this year they’ve also held a family bike and craft ride and helped residents enjoy nature with a Riddle Ride around RSPB Rainham Marshes the Vintage/Tweed Bike ride organised with Love Hardie Park was cancelled following news of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing "The costumes and decorations look fantastic – well done to everyone who took part Thank you to the Pyramid Resource Centre for the use of their facilities and resources." Find out more about road safety at thurrock.gov.uk/road-safety Photo below: residents and Thurrock Council's Road Safety cycling team at the Halloween Family Ride POLICE are seeking help to find a man missing from Chadwell St Mary and was last seen wearing a dark grey jacket and grey jogging bottoms He was last seen in Brentwood Road in Chadwell St Mary about 9am today (Tuesday and has connections to Basildon and Southend A statement from police says: “If you have seen James or have any information that may help us find him please contact us quoting incident 154 of 12 March 2024 “You can let us know by submitting a report on ou r website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm “Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services “If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on X, formerly Twitter, at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111 A THIRD man has been charged in connection with an aggravated burglary in Grays last month It was reported a group of men had broken into an address in Ingleby Road shortly before 2am on Friday 21 April People inside were threatened with a weapon and assaulted and one person had to be taken to hospital for treatment Watford was arrested yesterday (Sunday 30 April) and has now been charged with aggravated burglary possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate He’s due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrate’s Court today (Monday 1 May) Two other men – Mohammed Mansary of Alameda Place London E3 and Hassan Mansary London SE15 – have already been charged with the same offences and are due at Basildon Crown Court on 22 and 24 May respectively A 22 year-old woman from London arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary is on bail until 15 June A BLUE plaque celebrating the life and achievements of Jane Packer was unveiled at her birthplace and childhood home developed her passion for floristry working Saturdays in a locally run flower shop she would commute from her Essex home to study at Southwark college where she developed the skills that would enable her to go on to become a groundbreaking figure in her industry – changing floristry into a contemporary art form that encouraged many to follow in her footsteps Jane opened her first shop just off London’s famous Oxford Street Jane went on to win numerous gold awards at Hampton Court Flower Show was awarded the Prince Philip Medal in 2005 for her outstanding achievements designed the winner’s bouquets for the 2012 Olympic Games in London and opened shops and floristry schools across the world – all contributing to making Jane Packer a global brand Jane contracted a brain tumour in 2004 and died on 9th November not just for her talents and contribution to her industry loving nature and uniquely positive outlook on life Jane continues to be an inspiration to many that knew her who are incredibly proud that she has been honoured with a plaque from The Essex Women’s Commemoration Project said: “We are extremely proud of what our daughter achieved and when we were asked by The Essex Women’s Commemoration Project if we would like a plaque to be placed on our home Jane’s husband Gary added: “The world’s floriculture community are largely aware of Jane’s achievements the neighbourhood in which she grew up are possibly not It’s therefore a really special occasion to unveil a permanent commemoration to a daughter of Chadwell St Mary which will hopefully inspire more Essex women to achieve the extraordinary Jane was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive brain tumour in 2004 but after treatment involving radiation and chemotherapy made a good recovery and was able to return to work and live a normal life In 2010 she suffered a stroke which is suspected to have been radiation-nduced following her treatment six years earlier causing a further stroke in October 2011 from which Jane never recovered Jane and her husband Gary frantically looked for treatment options and discovered that brain tumour research was woefully underfunded in the UK the first aim of Jane Packer’s lasting legacy is to help fund research centres through a partnership with BrainTumorResearch.org that support permanent research teams operating in the same way that leukaemia and breast cancer researchers have done for many years with a considerable degree of success The Jane Packer foundation also helps to support the staff at St where Jane spent the closing chapter of her life Jane Packer was a very talented fkorist I remember seeing her floral designs in the many interior magazines that I read I remember thinking of her family so pleased that she is being remembered in this historic way And how cruel to have taken her long before her time I’m so pleased the plague has been done in her memory I was 3 years younger than Jane but do remember her from Chadwell I went to a big wedding in Brighton which had guests from Russia inc an ex ambassador A friend of the bride who was Russian and lived in New York and a florist shop owner was trained in part by Jane Jane obviously influenced people far and wide ESSEX Firefighters were called to reports of a flat fire in Chadwell St Mary this morning crews confirmed that a fire was burning in a flat on the 13th floor of the building Crews immediately evacuated residents of the other properties on the 13th floor and implemented the building’s ‘stay put’ policy for all other occupants which encourages those who are not at direct risk of fire or smoke to stay where they are and allow firefighters to tackle the fire quickly and efficiently Firefighters quickly gained entry to the flat and worked hard to ensure the fire did not spread any further A safety cordon was also put in place around the area of the building Incident Commander Al Green said at 10am: “Crews are working hard to completely extinguish this fire and make the building safe again as quickly as possible you may notice smoke coming from the building – please don’t be alarmed A safety cordon is in place while firefighting continues Two people have been affected by smoke inhalation Incident Commander Al Green said at 11am: “I’d like to thank the residents of this building for being so supportive The people on the same floor as the fire followed our advice and made a safe exit while everyone else within the building was incredibly respectful of what we asked – which makes a big difference in being able to tackle the fire as quickly as possible “I’d also like to recognise the brilliant work of our crews High-rise fires are complex and can be really challenging but the professionalism and efficiency of our firefighters today has made sure that this incident didn’t become more serious.” The Red Cross has also been called to support at the scene after the occupants of the flat were sadly left homeless by the damage caused by the fire We believe this fire was caused accidentally A CLOSURE Order has been imposed upon a property in Chadwell St Mary Application for a closure order by Thurrock Council following service of a notice on 16/01/2019 in respect of 2 Chelmer House The occupant of the house is named in the court papers as Paul Haynes Pursuant to section 80 of the Anti-social Behaviour This order applies to the whole of the premises Further provisions as to access: The Court order that 2 Chelmer House Essex RM15 5AH be closed and no further entry will be allowed for the period of 3 months from the date of this order The occupier will therefore be required to find alternative accommodation The Court in issuing this Closure Order prohibits anyone from remaining on or entering the Premises COUNCILLORS have given the green light for two neglected garage blocks to be turned into social housing was unanimously approved by Thurrock Council’s planning committee on Thursday (21 September) The plans were submitted by the council’s housing team and the homes will be council-owned for social rent council-owned garage block has become a magnet for litter and antisocial behaviour said: “We saw some fly-tipping there and we can recognise an area that’s full of anti-social behaviour Most of those residents wouldn’t park their cars round the back anyway “It’s great that we’re utilising a brownfield site and it’s definitely a boost to our social housing I think it might increase the value of the area I’m very much in favour of it.” Labour councillor West Thurrock and Stifford added: “Anti-social behaviour has always been an issue round there and this is a prime area that housing can go in to stop some of that “I really like the council’s actually building and even though it’s only seven I’m going to support this application and I think it could do a lot of good in other areas of antisocial behaviour fly-tipping as well as putting something back to help those on our waiting list.” He said: “I’m not a lover of the design but it’s clearly a massively underused piece of ground and I welcome this will be put to really good solid use “I’m also pleased to see there’s been no attempt to squash too many on there It’s much appreciated and welcome.” Welcoming the 100 per cent affordable housing scheme Labour councillor for Stifford Clays added: “I really welcome the fact we are building social housing ESSEX Firefighters have issued safety advice after a kitchen fire was caused by cereal boxes left on a hob Orsett and Corringham were called to a fifth storey flat at Gooderham House in Chadwell St Mary today (13 November) at 8.27am They found a small fire in the kitchen area and fully extinguished it by 8.49am Watch Manager Kevin Hercock said: “The family had left the flat and when one of the occupants returned he could hear the smoke alarm sounding “He looked through the letter box and saw smoke and did exactly the right thing – he stayed out and called 999 “They think their toddler must have been playing with the hob and unfortunately they had left cereal boxes on top of it It shows how important it is to keep your hobs clear when they are not in use “Thankfully the family had closed the kitchen door before leaving the flat which limited the smoke damage to the rest of the property.”  Firefighters used a fan to ventilate the smoke DEVELOPERS have been granted outline planning permission to build 75 homes on green belt land TSA SX Ltd has been given the go ahead to draw up plans for 57 houses and 18 flats on land adjacent to Wood View and Chadwell Road Thurrock Council’s planning committee approved the scheme in June 2020 against officers’ advice to refuse it because it is on Green Belt and due to the “detrimental visual impact of acoustic fencing needed to prevent traffic noise” The committee cited employment during construction housing supply and an effective use of land as reasons for supporting the scheme Officers warned these did not meet policies regarding building on green belt and if a complaint were to be made a legal challenge could be brought against the council the planning committee was asked to reconsider the approval in November 2020 but it once again granted permission for the scheme Because of the legal wrangle it was then referred to the Secretary of State for approval and now outline planning permission has finally been granted The developers will now have to submit detailed plans to the council for full approval but they face opposition from residents A previous consultation on the application drew a string of complaints said: “We strongly object to the proposal as Wood View road is always extremely busy already Pollution and traffic and noise will make it worse than it already is “The area is a beautiful green area with cows grazing and very serene and will be turned into a concrete housing development added: “Having already lost the green belt land behind us which is now a full housing estate I am opposed to the loss of the last green field within the Wood View estate If this is allowed it should be changed to “No View” “This land has always been used for livestock also the wildlife animals would be effected There is also Oak trees there which are well established and which are environment needs Please do not allow another estate as we have already been encroached with more houses within 2ft of our perimeter.” this land is not in chadwell,st,mary it is in grays A CHADWELL St Mary kick-boxer has achieved another impressive win in her short career entered into a full contact Kickboxing ICO International Combat Organisation World Title fight at 50 kg on 25th Nov at Medway Mayhem Lordswood Leisure Centre Lilie took a unanimous win over five x 1.5 min rounds Lilie who is ranked number one for K1 for -50 kg on uk independent rankings trains out of Essex Kickboxing Academy under Paul Benson training six days a week for two hours as well as running before to improve her fitness and boxing on Saturdays with Mark Massow at The Sweet Science Studio LIDL GB has submitted a planning application to Thurrock Council following significant community support for its proposed modern discount store that would serve Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary With nearly 1,400 responses received during Lidl’s public consultation which included a drop-in exhibition and a freepost feedback survey 96% of respondents were in favour of the new store Residents welcomed the increased shopping choice and the convenient location for households in Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary with one local commenting the new store “can’t come soon enough” With only an ASDA on the outskirts of Thurrock and several smaller convenience stores residents in Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary are travelling as far as 7 miles to Ockendon during a period when many household budgets are already under increasing pressure respondents have said the store “would be very beneficial to those who do not drive” with several highlighting the positive impact the new store would have for elderly members of the community or those who struggle to afford transport the Lidl store would be built to the discounters’ latest specifications its proposal aims to achieve a biodiversity net gain on the site via enhanced landscaping while there would also be solar panels on the roof to help capture energy for the store The plans also boast a variety of bicycle and car parking spaces including rapid charge electric vehicle charging the store would feature the famous ‘middle of Lidl’ aisle offering discounts on a wide range of items as well as Lidl’s award-winning instore bakery.  said: “We have been overwhelmed with the level of community support for a new Lidl store in Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary Having spoken with many residents during this consultation it is clear that increased local and affordable shopping choice alongside new jobs and investment in Tilbury is very much welcomed we encourage as many as possible to make sure their voices are heard by writing to Thurrock Council” Lidl’s planning application can be commented on Thurrock Council’s planning portal here: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/search-planning-records/planning-records-online and by searching for: 23/01150/FUL. If anyone has any questions, they can also contact Lidl’s project consultation team at: lidltilbury@new-stores.co.uk.  Lidl’s unparalleled quality-value combination has been winning customers over from across the country for nearly 30 years This has been reinforced time and again through independent analysis and The Grocer’s latest price comparisons naming the discounter as the cheapest supermarket for a basket of everyday items Firefighters are currently dealing with a blaze at a block of flats in Chadwell St Mary Shocking footage shows the fire raging from the block near George Tilbury House on Godman Road It’s believed to have been contained to a 7th floor flat in the building Essex Fire Service has Tweeted: “The fire is now out Crews will be on the scene for a further hour to cool hot spots “The fire was successfully contained to the flat where it started an investigation will be carried out to find the cause.” said: “When firefighters arrived at the scene they quickly located the fire in a flat on the 7th floor of the building “Crews immediately set about tackling the fire using the building’s internal dry riser system Firefighters worked extremely hard in very hot conditions to contain the fire to the flat and successfully stopped the fire spreading to any other flat There were no casualties or injuries.” A man's been charged for shoplifting multiple times from Michael Devlin appeared at Barkingside Magistrates Court The offences were committed between October and November Imran Isat was stabbed five times in his Ilford home Paul Hunt has been jailed for 18 years (credit: Met The stolen car crashed in the early hours of this morning The Seat Ibiza crashed into two stationery vehicles on Police were called to a shop in Manford Way (credit: Google SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has been fined £160,000 after a member of staff at their Chadwell St Mary branch was seriously injured when a cage full of goods fell on them as they were unloading it from a lorry as a result of the incident and had to be rushed to hospital Thurrock Council’s Health and Safety and Legal teams brought the action because the roll cage Tesco had a previous health and safety conviction for allowing a lone workers to move a cage at their branch in Waverley Tesco pleaded guilty to a charge under section two of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 said: “It is vital that workers are properly protected and safe when they are doing their jobs We will always take action to ensure that proper standards are maintained by the borough’s employers “Both the Health and Safety and Legal teams have done an outstanding job bringing this case “The size of the fine should serve as a deterrent and a signal to employers that we take the health and safety or our residents and others who work in Thurrock very seriously.” £18,118 costs to Thurrock Council and a victim surcharge of £120 They all look like a cage has fell on them to me FOURTEEN students from Royal Opera House Thurrock Trailblazer school Chadwell St Mary Primary visited the Kinetika studios at the High House Production Park in Purfleet on Wednesday 9 May to take part in a print workshop The workshop was led by artist Lisa Meehan with Kinetika’s Jane Ford and involved the children learning about food and recipes from around the world and how to cut and use printing blocks to create interesting designs The workshop was part of the first phase of Kinetika’s two-year project Kitchen Table which is happening in Thurrock and Southend Kitchen Table aims to explore and celebrate Thurrock’s diverse population Jane Ford was delighted by the hard work and creativity of the young people: ‘We had a really good start to the day with shared stories and favourite foods from across the globe We were educated by the children themselves with information about egg fried rice and taught how to use chop sticks The salt fish dish from Jamaica also stands out and dumplings from Poland and pancakes from Lithuania along with foods from Romania and Italy Tasting some unusual vegetables as well set us up for celebrating all the differences as well as similarities in what we like – Lisa’s mum’s Tottenham cake went down a storm All this was before we even started drawing and printing Lisa encouraged the children to transfer their ideas into artwork and print with different inks and tools onto a variety of surfaces The children went home with cardboard lunchboxes paper bags and board aprons and bowls decorated in their wonderful We anticipate they will enjoy talking more about of their favourite foods and sharing recipes in a variety of different ways – hopefully with other members of their classes class teacher at Chadwell St Mary Primary said: ‘What an excellent It provided children with the opportunity to use a wide variety of fruit and vegetables to sketch and print with I believe what engaged the children the most was that they were able to take home hand printed aprons with their own designs on they were given the opportunity to design and make their own lunchboxes Comments from the children included: ‘This was the best day ever!’ ‘ I’m so excited to take home my apron ‘ I can’t wait to use my lunchbox at school I can tell everyone how I made all the different patterns on it.’ ‘ Tasting the fruit was so exciting THE Port of Tilbury were so inspired by the dedication of the people that run Chadwell St Mary Boxing Club and the impact it is having on the local community that making their decision to offer support of £10,000 a year over the next 3 years and to get help from other local businesses including builders M Spindley Ltd who are giving the club a much needed facelift Mary Boxing Club is recognised as the most successful boxing club in Essex having won national and international awards and competitions over its sixty years of history The boxing club is overseen by a committee of six people who operate the club as a non-profit organisation and has over 54 active members formed of 38 boys as well as the 6 coaches who volunteer to support the development of the club members The renovations are just about complete and it will transform the club into an environment that will benefit all its members and perhaps encourage and few new ones (see before and after images) The club offers a welcoming and supportive atmosphere to all of its members and guests and aim to create a community within the community which will continue to inspire for generations to come has seen many of the members grow and develop from a young age pushing themselves to their limits and achieving goals Some club members have gone on to compete in various competitions including Jordan Purkiss who reached the semi-final in the senior novice’s competition and came 3rd in England Jordan said: “This club has changed my life training 3 times a week at the club and 4 times a week at Blackshots Gym It can be hard work but it’s worth it to make my family