Stories for 22 January 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Youngsters spared safety clampdown

Youngsters wanting to swim in Basildon's public pools will not be subject to the same clampdown on safety rules which could be introduced in neighbouring Castle Point.   more...

Billericay: Televised reunion approaching fast

A major school reunion set to be filmed for national television is fast approaching, but the search is still continuing for ex-pupils and teachers who may want to attend or feature in the programme.   more...

Pitsea Greens angry over toxic report delay

Green campaigners have accused the Government of delaying tactics over its much vaunted investigation into the disposal of toxic incinerator ash.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: Free and easy for Murray

Fans who turned up to watch Billericay Town take on a side representing Nationwide Conference Barnet in a friendly at New Lodge last night were given a free soccer treat.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Badminton: Saints march on in title challenge

St Aidans-Leigh are the new top dogs of the Southend and District Badminton Mixed Premier Division.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Gregory return boosts Gulls...

Canvey Island are likely to have striker Neil Gregory back for his first full match since early December when they bid for a place in the quarter-finals of the Essex Senior Cup at Park Lane tonight (7.30pm).   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock Sport

Boxing: 10 out of 10 for Big John

Horndon's "Big Bad" John McDermott continued to blast his way through the pro ranks with another first-round win at Bethnal Green's York Hall.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Essex: Please do more to fight cancer

People in Essex are being urged to continue their support for the Helen Rollason Cancer Care Centre Appeal during 2002.   more...

Chelmsford: Inquest into death at Travel Inn

An inquest is to be held into the death of a Billericay man found hanging in a room at a Chelmsford hotel.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Bowls: Essex County thwarted by Falcon attack

Essex County ladies crashed out of the Yetton Trophy 88-75 against Falcon of Chelmsford.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Safe on streets with rape alarm

Tiny rape alarms are being dished out in Colchester amid swelling fears over personal safety.   more...

Colchester: MP puts Blair on the right track

Prime Minister Tony Blair has been quizzed by Colchester MP Bob Russell on how often he uses the train in a bid to get answers about the state of public transport.   more...

Colchester: Parents ignore police seminar

A bid by Colchester police to support parents of teenagers fell flat when only two out of 48 replied to an invitation to attend a better parenting seminar.   more...

Colchester: Police probe as car is torched

Police have appealed for witnesses to an incident where a car was set alight after a woman was allegedly assaulted.   more...

Colchester: School to pay for fund-raiser

A school is offering a £25,000 pro rata salary for an expert to raise funds to improve its buildings.   more...

Colchester: DNA tests plan in rapist hunt

Detectives hunting a sex attacker who raped a 68-year-old woman are contemplating mass DNA screenings in Colchester.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Burley's high hopes for striking duo

George Burley hopes to have unearthed an explosive striking partnership in namesakes Marcus Bent and Stewart.   more...

Soccer: Duguid faces three-match ban

Karl Duguid could be hit with a three-match ban following his controversial red card - the first of his career - in Colchester United's home defeat to Chesterfield.   more...

Soccer: U's look to top stopper

Goalkeeper Simon Brown could hold the key to Colchester United's fortunes at Division Two promotion-chasers Huddersfield Town tonight.   more...

Soccer: Halls out to right a wrong

John Halls will be aiming to put the record straight when he makes only his second Football League appearance for Colchester United at promotion-chasing Huddersfield Town.   more...

Essex Business

Essex: 'Don't panic' message as rates are cut

Estate agents have moved swiftly to reassure buyers after mortgage companies cut lending over fears of a collapse in the booming property market.   more...

Essex: Survey to aid firms' tendering

The Government is calling on south Essex companies to help simplify the bureaucratic tendering process for public sector contracts by joining in an on-line survey.   more...

Harlow: What's your big business idea?

Young people in Harlow are getting the chance to talk to advisors about setting up their own business.   more...

Westcliff: MPs lend hand as firm moves

A successful Westcliff businessman has seen the opening of his company's new larger premises.   more...

Essex: New directors

The Essex Economic Partnership has unveiled a series of new additions to its board of directors.   more...

Colchester: Road joy for traders

Traders and residents in Church Lane, Lexden, are celebrating because the road has just re-opened after a ten-month closure.   more...

South Essex: US hope for carpet company

Essex-based Carpetright executives are preparing to woo potential investors in the US after its profile in the country got a lift.   more...

South Essex: Invest in security - before it's too late

Some south Essex firms are choosing to leave themselves unprotected against crime rather than incur the costs of investing in security.   more...

Heybridge: High Court battle to stop homes

A high court battle is taking place over a new housing development.   more...

Thurrock: Commuter service saved from axe

An Essex-based coach operator is taking over the Southend-to-London "Green Line" service after Arriva's announcement that it was stopping the run.   more...

Basildon: Football league's big score

Basildon-based Konica Business Machines has backed junior football in South Essex with a big-hearted donation.   more...

Essex Live Music

South Essex Live Music round-up: Emma returns to her roots

Former Southend High school girl Emma Finlay is returning to town to visit the Vocalzone at the Ship public house in New Road, Leigh on February 3.   more...

Essex News

Brentwood: Watch the birdie - in the pub!

Forget watching sport on the pub television - two Brentwood pubs are inviting patrons to watch birds instead.   more...

Clacton: Roy faces party probe

Veteran Labour stalwart Roy Smith has been called to appear before a hearing of the party's National Executive.   more...

Essex: Evidence of early Bittern sighting

A birdwatching 'Time Team' has uncovered historical evidence proving the first visit of an American Bittern to Essex, lost to obscurity for 175 years.   more...

Harwich: Historic attraction hopes

Hopes that a historic site in Harwich could return to public use are rising.   more...

Frinton: A fishy dog story

An unlucky dog owner is counting her blessings after her dog survived swallowing a fish hook.   more...

Maldon: Cement mixers stolen

Maldon police are investigating a burglary after heavy-duty equipment was stolen from Jewsons in Station Road last weekend.   more...

Harwich: Call for bids to share grant

More bids are needed for a share of £250,000 being put up for grabs to enhance Harwich.   more...

Tiptree: Drug boy improves

A teenager who was left fighting for his life after taking a batch of powerful speed is showing signs of recovery.   more...

Maldon: Bogus callers con woman

A woman has fallen prey to cruel conmen who tricked their way into her home.   more...

Frinton: Dad's vow in blinded son legal wrangle

The campaigning father of sightless youngster Andrew Bourne has vowed: "We will not give in."   more...

Essex Sport

Football: Southend Utd 2-1 Hull City

SOUTHEND United moved up a place to 11th in the Division Three table after defeating promotion-chasing Hull City 2-0 at Roots Hall tonight.  more...

Hockey: Brentwood 1-2 Pelicans (Printwize East League Premier Division 'B')

Brentwood followed their close defeat last week with Saturday's loss to the league's current in form side.   more...

Fencing: Alex gets England call

Brentwood School fencer Alexander O'Connell has been selected to fence Sabre for the England Under 16 team in the Junior Home International against Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.   more...

Soccer: Iron's Senior challenge

Squad players are set to feature for Braintree tonight - but that isn't to say boss Ben Embery is taking the competition lightly.   more...

Badminton: Caroline savours national title joy

Clacton teenager Caroline Westley has put the town on the map by netting a national title.   more...

BMX racing: Jason unbeaten...

The fourth round of the winter series took place at Royston on Sunday in very windy conditions but the track was in good order for some fast racing. Seventeen riders competed from Braintree BMX club out of a total field of 63 plus four mountain bikers.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Thief, 12, robs disabled woman

A heartless young thief victimised a 35-year-old disabled woman as she drove her electric scooter along a Southend street.   more...

Southend: Churches stage a late panto

Forget Cinderella and Dick Whittington - a group of Southend churches is hoping to rekindle the festive spirit by staging an annual out-of-season pantomime to blast away the January blues.   more...

Southend: Ambulance team left homeless

Paramedics are "homeless" after being forced out of their base at Southend Hospital while plans for a new ambulance station hang in the balance.   more...

Southend: Gwynneth's cancer centre plea

A woman who owes her life to specialists at Southend Hospital has made an emotional plea to save threatened cancer services.   more...

Southend: Illness brought silver lining for brave Steve

A man who was left unable to work after suffering an inoperable blood clot on his brain has turned his life around by studying for a new career.   more...

Southend: £3m boost for AIDS charity

A Southend-based charity which helps HIV and AIDS sufferers in Africa has been given a £3m boost.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Newman calls for points push

Southend United boss Rob Newman believes tonight's Roots Hall clash with Hull City is crucial to his side's hopes of mounting a serious Third Division promotion bid.   more...

Soccer: Sit or face Blues ban

Southend United's deputy chairman Geoffrey King has pleaded with Blues fans to remain in their seats - or face being banned.   more...

Athletics: Field athletes call the shots in Southend sports awards

Southend Sports Council has presented its personalities of the year awards at the mayor's parlour at Porters, in Southchurch Road, Southend.   more...

Southend: Cliffs Pavilion could soon be privatised

Leading West End theatre companies could be in the running to take over Southend's prestigious Cliffs Pavilion, it has been revealed.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Carnival celebrates its own jubilee

The Queen's golden jubilee is not the only 50th anniversary being celebrated this year.   more...

Tilbury: Man rescued from flat fire

A man was rescued from his 15th floor Tilbury flat on Saturday evening.   more...

Tilbury: Safety fear follows rescue

A man was rescued from his blazing 15th floor flat as he attempted to fight the flames alone.   more...

Thurrock: Nuss is chairman of assembly

Thurrock's second area assembly was launched on Monday night at Hassenbrook School in Stanford-le-Hope.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Speedway: Arena swoop

Arena-Essex Hammers speedway team have made two signings for the 2002 season.   more...

Speedway: Tacey skips in

Arena-Essex have confirmed Shaun Tacey will captain the speedway team next season in place of Colin White.   more...

  
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