Stories for 30 January 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Pitsea: MP to join road safety battle

Pensioners are to welcome their MP to their road safety campaign after a neighbour was knocked down and killed.   more...

Basildon: Phone theft initiative

A ground-breaking initiative devised by two Basildon police officers may hold the key to stemming the rising tide of mobile phone thefts.   more...

Basildon: Mum wins jail term appeal

A mum who stole while working at a Basildon store has successfully appealed against a jail sentence.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

South Essex: Casualty decision can take 'up to two days'

A visit to Southend Hospital's casualty unit could entail more than an eight-hour wait before a decision is made whether to admit a patient - but the figure compares well with Basildon Hospital, where a decision might take up to two days.   more...

Benfleet: Fire engine in car smash

A couple were lucky to escape serious injury after their car was involved in a terrifying smash with a fire engine on its way to an emergency.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Braintree Town 3 - 5 Canvey Island (Isthmian League Cup)

Two more goals from leading scorer Lee Boylan, bringing his tally to 22 for the term, saw Canvey to success in this eight-goal thriller at fellow Ryman League Premier Division Essex side Braintree.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Learn new skills the Hammers way

Calling all young up-and-coming soccer stars. Would you like to dribble with the silky skills of Italian star Paolo di Canio?   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock News

Laindon, Tilbury: Martial arts demo for 'Sammy'

Martial artists from across the country are coming to south Essex to raise money for a girl with cerebral palsy.   more...

Chelmsford,Colchester,Essex News

North Essex: Commuters smoked out

Rail users were forced to abandon their train at Witham today after smoke started pouring from underneath a carriage.   more...

North Essex: Cry aims to hold extra screenings

A campaign to screen youngsters in a bid to discover potential heart conditions is picking up.   more...

North Essex: No money for jubilee parties

Colchester Council will not be funding a celebration of the Queen's Golden Jubilee - despite the town's 2002 bid for city status to mark the event.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Disappointment at drug decision

Multiple Sclerosis patients in mid-Essex have reacted with dismay to the news that an appeal over the drug Beta Interferon has been lost.   more...

Chelmsford: Early edition helps talking newspaper

Chelmsford's talking newspaper is benefiting from the Essex Chronicle's earlier press times.   more...

Chelmsford: Gas leak at food store

Fire crews were called to a gas leak at the Somerfield supermarket in Copperfield Road, Chelmsford, at 12.20am today.   more...

Chelmsford: Watch out for Watch meetings

Chelmsford Neighbourhood Watch will be holding two re-launch meetings for the Old Moulsham District at Christchurch, London Road.   more...

Mid-Essex: Trust's smoking clampdown

A tougher no-smoking policy has been agreed by Mid Essex Hospitals Trust for all of its hospital departments, wards and grounds.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: 'Great improvement' at casualty unit

A "casualty watch" survey on the accident and emergency department at Colchester General Hospital was said to show things had "greatly improved" on last year.   more...

Colchester: Boy, 12, thrown off bus over 2p pieces

An investigation has been launched after a 12-year-old was ordered off a bus because he tried to pay with two pence pieces.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: U's still searching for defender

Colchester United boss Steve Whitton revealed he has failed in a bid to lure Ipswich Town defender Wayne Brown to the U's on loan for a second period.   more...

Soccer: U's looking to rediscover scoring habit

SteveWhitton is banking on his Colchester United strike force to rekindle their early season goal glut against Swindon.   more...

Soccer: Liam to show his gratitude

A teenage footballer who is fighting his way back to health after his heart stopped beating during an emergency operation is to personally thank those who battled to save him.   more...

Soccer: Bramble thinks positive

As Ipswich prepare to face Fulham tonight, Town defender Titus Bramble is adamant the season can end on a positive note.   more...

Essex Business

Southend: Sunday car park charge put on ice

Campaigners are celebrating a major concession after controversial Sunday parking charges in Southend town centre were put on ice.   more...

Southend: Cottages to go in airport plan

Devastated homeowners have spoken of their fears over plans to demolish six cottages as part of Southend Airport's expansion.   more...

Chelmsford: Gas leak at food store

Fire crews were called to a gas leak at the Somerfield supermarket in Copperfield Road, Chelmsford, at 12.20am today.   more...

Billericay: Business vow after two failures

A Billericay businessman has agreed to steer clear of directorships for five years after his two companies failed with debts of around £700,000.   more...

Essex: Increase in demand for new premises

The Essex business community has again bucked the national trend, this time by maintaining its demand for new premises in spite of the economic downturn.   more...

Maldon: 40 jobs go at music firm

More than 40 jobs have been lost at a Maldon-based firm which makes musical equipment for some of the biggest names in rock.   more...

Braintree: Tragedies of parcel firm's 70 job losses

Each of the 70 job losses at Braintree's Springwood industrial estate is a "personal tragedy", but the economy is strong enough to offer other work, a councillor has said.   more...

Colchester: Special naming day for Ivan

A Colchester solicitors' firm has dedicated its office to its finance director.   more...

Maldon: Works will cost me thousands, says trader

One of Maldon's best-known traders has said town centre roadworks could cost his business £20,000.   more...

Jaywick: New road on its way

Work on the final phase of Jaywick's new £500,000 spine road is moving ahead at full speed.   more...

Clacton: Tourist centre award hope

Clacton's award-winning tourist information centre will soon find out if it is the best in the country.   more...

Elmstead Market: Farm shop told it can keep trading

A farm shop selling fruit and vegetables in the countryside does not have to close down.   more...

Essex News

Bradwell: Nuclear plant tourist attraction proposal

An ambitious bid is being made to turn Bradwell power station into a tourist attraction after it is closed down.   more...

Holland-on-Sea: Karen hopes to meet her match on TV

Will Cilla need a new wedding hat or not? That's the question the audience will be asking as Karen Whitham takes her place as contestant number two on the hit television programme Blind Date.   more...

Brentwood: Residents lend a demolishing hand

Delighted residents donned hard hats and wielded sledgehammers to begin the demolition of a derelict house and lay the foundation for an exciting new lifestyle.   more...

Brentwood: Fishy first for borough

A new kind of environmentally-friendly fish will soon be in the swim in Brentwood.   more...

Essex: County taxpayers to face huge rise in bills

Council tax could increase by almost ten per cent as Essex County Council tries to meet Government demands to look after the elderly - demands not backed by funding.   more...

Brightlingsea: Surgery closes at short notice

A GP surgery will close its doors today, three days after its 1,000 patients were informed of the move.   more...

North Essex: 'It's not worth the risk'

A schoolboy who nearly died after taking strong amphetamine has warned others not to give in to the temptation of trying drugs.   more...

Clacton: Reading scheme is great success

A pilot scheme to promote reading among students has been hailed a major success.   more...

Clacton: 'Look what NHS did for me'

A mother-of-three has praised medical staff who saved her from severe physical and mental scarring after she was scalded by boiling water in an horrific accident.   more...

Woodham: Working to get out of a rut

Work is due to start soon on repairing ruts caused by maintenance vehicles on a nature site in South Woodham Ferrers.   more...

Brentwood: Fighting the fear factor

Drug-related crime, domestic violence and street crime are the top targets in the new Brentwood Crime & Disorder Strategy for 2002-2005.   more...

Essex: 'Dump disaster' fears

Essex could be facing a disastrous and hugely expensive clean-up operation caused by the dumping of discarded fridges and cars.   more...

Essex Sport

Angling: Take your Capp off to Peter

Angler Peter Capp caught this magnificent 20-and-a-half pound pike on dead bait after a five-hour wait in bad conditions at Wakering.   more...

Tennis: Ingrave courts restoration plan

The grass tennis courts at King George's Field, Ingrave, may soon be greener after Essex County Lawn Tennis Association expressed an interest in restoring the courts.   more...

Showjumping: Fitch on top form again

Lauren Fitch from Bradwell-on-Sea has continued her winning ways on the pony scene with an outstanding win at the weekend on her 148cm pony 'The Triple Echo.'   more...

Essex,Southend News

Rochford: Jibes led to vicious attack

Welshman Geraint Jones launched a vicious attack on his flatmate after he made fun of his accent, a court heard.   more...

Southend: Dial in need of volunteers

A charity which provides information to people with disabilities is looking to recruit new volunteers.   more...

South Essex: So what's the Queen ever done for me?

Queen Elizabeth's much heralded golden jubilee celebrations are in danger of being little more than a damp squib in south Essex.   more...

Southend: MP's walkies

Southend West MP David Amess has started walking round each of the nine wards in his constituency to raise money for three charities.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Halifax 1-1 Southend United (Nationwide Division Three)

Southend United had Halifax defender Andy Woodward to thank for getting them a point at The New Shay.   more...

Soccer: Free Blues training for girls

Southend United's Football in the Community team are holding free training sessions for girls on a weekly basis.   more...

Soccer: 'Where's the passion?' asks Newman

Southend United boss Rob Newman was left questioning the appetite of his players following last night's disappointing 1-1 draw at Third Division basement boys Halifax Town.   more...

Soccer: College stars are very Abbey

Southend based South-East Essex College were delighted when the Southend branch of Abbey National Building Society agreed to sponsor their soccer team's home strip.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Business

South Ockendon: Childcare careers fair in town

A training and recruitment fair for people thinking about careers in childcare is to be staged at South Ockendon next week.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock, Brentwood: Farewell to Arthur

Thurrock and Brentwood Victim Support loses its manager this week with the retirement of Arthur Welsh after three years heading up the essential service.   more...

Aveley: Parish demand

A group of Aveley residents are opposing Thurrock Council's Area Governance strategy by demanding the village is given urban parish council status.   more...

Thurrock: Groups get Community Chest handout

More than 20 Thurrock groups and organisations are saying a big thankyou to the Community Chest.   more...

Thurrock: Schoolchildren make French connection

A new language centre to help pre-secondary school children learn French is opening in Thurrock later in February.   more...

Grays: Never too late for new knowledge

Students at Grays Adult Education Centre are showing it is never too late for learn.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Athletics: Paul beat them all...

For once even Andrew Livingstone was upstaged by a fellow Thurrock Harriers during a major championship.   more...

  
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