Stories for 23 January 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Wickford: Beckie has a taste of life in Eden

An Australian rainforest being watched by millions of TV viewers is the new home of a south Essex woman looking to change her life.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Rugby: Basildon 7-14 Eton Manor (Friendly)

Basildon turned in a below-par performance that led to defeat in a friendly against London Four North-east opponents.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Castle Point: Spink's plea to stop illegal drinking

Police in Castle Point should be making greater use of the existing laws to tackle under-age drinking, according to MP Bob Spink.   more...

South Essex: Anger at new Edexcel gaffe

Bungling Edexcel has made a second mistake in three days on a national exam affecting more than 60 students from South East Essex College in Southend.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Athletics: Singh's on song for top county victory

There were individual and team successes for both Basildon and Southend when the Essex Schools Cross-Country Championships were staged at Castleview School, Canvey, on Saturday.   more...

Soccer: Canvey Island 6-1 Southend Manor (Essex Senior Cup)

A knight in shining armour galloped to Canvey's rescue last night -- and caused plenty of distress for Essex Senior Cup opponents Southend Manor.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock News

Canvey, Thurrock: Third island road `no benefit' to P&O

Shipping giant P&O has revealed the controversial third road off Canvey will be of "no particular benefit" to its plans for Shell Haven.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Impressive portfolio for Boswells students

A team of hard-nosed young entrepreneurs at The Boswells School has won through to the quarter finals of the national Student Investor of the Year competition.   more...

Woodham, Rettendon: Bakers' trip for pupils

Youngsters donned protective white hats to get a close-up view of how bread is made.   more...

Chelmsford: Retired GP's hospital art prescription

A hospital has launched a new art trail, but it's not what one doctor ordered.   more...

Chelmsford: Daredevils apply here

The Cancer Research Campaign is seeking daredevil fundraisers to abseil 100ft down County Hall in Chelmsford on Sunday, February 24.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: Lighting up time at Essex HQ

Essex County Cricket Club may soon be lit up on a permanent basis after Chelmsford Council granted planning permission for floodlights to be installed at the club's New Writtle Street headquarters.   more...

Hockey: Chelmsford consolidate

Chelmsford Hockey Club achieved the objective of consolidating their position in Division One of the Indoor EHL this season but, with a little more self-belief, could easily have been challenging for promotion to the Premier Division.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: First night of play cancelled after actress breaks wrist

The opening night of the Mercury Theatre's new season was cancelled when the leading lady fell on stage in rehearsals.   more...

North Essex: Lorry blocks A12

Ten-mile tailbacks built up as the A12 was closed today after a lorry tipped on to its side near Colchester.   more...

Colchester: Gunman fired at walkers

Police are hunting an irresponsible gunman who fired air rifle pellets at people on a playing field.   more...

Witham, Colchester: Man wrote graffiti in his own blood

A Colchester man smeared racist graffiti in his own blood on the walls of a railway station after smashing the place to bits.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: U's 'naive' says Whitton

Steve Whtton branded his Colchester United team as diabolical and mentally naive after they slumped to a two-goal deficit inside the opening half-hour of last night's Division Two clash at Huddersfield.   more...

Soccer: Huddersfield 2-1 Colchester United (Nationwide Division Two)

Colchester United failed to make progress against Huddersfield despite a late goal from Alan White at the McAlpine Stadium.   more...

Soccer: Bent adapting fast

Marcus Bent reckons his recent Ipswich Town goal spree has come as a result of swiftly adjusting to life at Portman Road.   more...

Soccer: Huddersfield Town 2-1 Colchester United (Nationwide League Division Two)

Colchester United didn't start playing in this match until it was too late.   more...

Essex Business

Essex: New loan deal for recovering Marconi

Battling telecoms group Marconi is close to agreeing a new loan facility, it has been reported.   more...

Canvey, Thurrock: Third island road `no benefit' to P&O

Shipping giant P&O has revealed the controversial third road off Canvey will be of "no particular benefit" to its plans for Shell Haven.   more...

Essex: Warming to brave new world of euro?

Essex businesses seem to be warming to the euro, with many accepting it for cash payments as it becomes the official currency in 12 European Union countries - the 'Eurozone'.   more...

North Essex: Country club lures soccer stars

Inter Milan and Manchester United are the two of the brightest in the galaxy - but other shining stars in football are fast helping a country hotel on the Essex border to make a name for itself in the international arena.   more...

Harwich: Bay development 'a disaster for mudflats'

The planned development of Bathside Bay at Harwich will have a disastrous effect on the mud levels in the River Stour, it has been claimed.   more...

Basildon: Big bank contract boost for First Data

Basildon-based credit card processor First Data Europe has landed a major contract with one of the Middle East's biggest banks.   more...

Basildon: New role for John

MSX International, which has its European headquarters in Basildon, has announced the appointment of a new vice-president.   more...

Braintree: Foundry's survival fight

An engineering firm which made world famous bronze statues of Princess Diana and Sherlock Holmes has gone into administration.   more...

Wickford: Business excellence is the aim

A Wickford secondary school is urging businesses to back its bid for specialist college status.   more...

Stansted: 300 jobs at risk, claims union

A union says up to 300 jobs at Stansted Airport are at risk because Ryanair has given two months notice to its ground services operator, Servisair.   more...

Mid-Essex: Power bosses can't promise to cut out the cuts

Power company bosses have outlined ways to reduce the number of blackouts affecting the Braintree area - but could not rule out more cuts.   more...

Thurrock: Biggest ever plans received

Millions of words, tens of thousands of sheets of paper and reams of technical data make up the Shell Haven planning application - the biggest ever received by Thurrock Council.   more...

Essex: Mixed fortunes after Foot and Mouth

The aftermath of foot-and-mouth disease held mixed fortunes in the extreme for businesses in Essex.   more...

Corringham, Thurrock: Shell Haven pledges 'We'll talk to everyone'

As many people as possible will be consulted over the massive container port plans at Shell Haven, a P and O director has vowed.   more...

Southend: Blues bosses face court debts action

Southend United's major shareholder is facing a petition for bankruptcy over alleged unpaid debts.   more...

Colchester: Beating the shoplifters

Colchester town centre is winning the battle against shoplifters, new figures have revealed.   more...

Stansted: Government looks at new runways

Transport secretary Stephen Byers is considering proposals to build up to two more runways at Stansted, it has emerged.   more...

Essex News

Mistley: Treble chance! Two sets of triplets in one street

One baby makes a lot of work so with three new mouths to feed, Jackie Barton is likely to be run off her feet.   more...

Great Oakley: Post office scheme for village hall

A scheme to run a make-shift post office in a village hall has won the stamp of approval and should be delivered within a fortnight.   more...

Braintree: Police hunt cash thief

Police are looking for a man who stole money from a children's ride in Braintree town centre.   more...

North, Mid-Essex: Bike joy for Thomas

A teenager devastated when his treasured mountain bike was stolen has been given a new one by two Evening Gazette readers.   more...

Hutton: Chinese health expert publishes new work

The future of Chinese medicine has been pinpointed in a new book co-produced by a Hutton father.   more...

Braintree: Gipsy pitch pitch!

Plans have been drawn up to provide Essex's first short-stay gipsy pitches on a site near Braintree.   more...

Dovercourt: Burglars pick up pooch too!

Burglars raiding a flat snatched the dog as well.   more...

Essex: Police chief slams motorbike madness

A top Essex police officer has slammed the "outright stupidity" and "utter lunacy" that he claims are a factor in more than 60 per cent of the motorcycle road deaths recorded in the county.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Southend Utd 2-0 Hull City (Nationwide Division Three)

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...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: £1m church revival plan

A £1m bid to restore St John's to its original role as the "town church of Southend" has been unveiled.   more...

Southend: Blues bosses face court debts action

Southend United's major shareholder is facing a petition for bankruptcy over alleged unpaid debts.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Martin vows new plans for stadium

Blues chief Ron Martin has vowed to reveal fresh plans for a new Southend United stadium.   more...

Basketball: Swifts 71-56 Cardiff Clippers

Hockley-based Swifts recorded a comfortable victory over Cardiff Clippers at Greensward College to ignite their campaign for a Women's National League Division Two play-off spot.   more...

Soccer: Rawle in seventh heaven

Mark Rawle admitted he was just happy to get a first team start after shooting Southend United towards a 2-0 Roots Hall triumph over Hull City.   more...

Southend: Blues bosses face court debts action

Southend United's major shareholder is facing a petition for bankruptcy over alleged unpaid debts.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Corringham, Thurrock: Shell Haven pledges 'We'll talk to everyone'

As many people as possible will be consulted over the massive container port plans at Shell Haven, a P and O director has vowed.   more...

Thurrock: Biggest ever plans received

Millions of words, tens of thousands of sheets of paper and reams of technical data make up the biggest ever planning application received by Thurrock Council.   more...

Thurrock: Deciding the big issues

A new group aiming to identify the top priorities for Thurrock over the coming years is due to be launched tomorrow.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Aveley 1-4 Grays Athletic (Thameside Trophy)

It was another of those bumper away-days in a cup tie for Blues, but they took their time.   more...

Soccer: Braintree 0-3 Purfleet (Essex Senior Cup)

Rarely does a season pass without Purfleet making an impact in one of the minor cup competitions and this year it appears as if it's the turn of the Essex Senior Cup.   more...

  
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