Stories for 12 February 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Angela's joy over clinic trip

Basldon's MP returned to see the caring work carried out at a children's specialist clinic after being invited to a renaming ceremony.   more...

Basildon: Councillors agree to abolish temporary housing payments

Families relying on housing from Basildon Council will soon see all charges abolished.   more...

Pitsea: Name that tune

Pitsea pensioners will have to name the hits of the 1950s in a quiz this month.   more...

Basildon: Motorbike accident kills man

A motorcyclist has died after he was in collision with a car in Basildon.   more...

Basildon: Flick knives amnesty

Lethal flick knives disguised as lighters are circulating in Basildon, worried police have revealed.   more...

Basildon: MPs want town views

What do you think of living in Basildon?   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Duffy out for Gulls' crunch Trophy tie

FA Umbro Trophy holders Canvey Island hope to discover who their opponents will be as they bid for a quarter-final place.   more...

Badminton: King John at double

Fourteen-year-olds Georgina Butt (left) and Lauren Short triumphed for King John School in the finals of the Castle Point and Rochford Schools junior girls' badminton tournament.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock News

Basildon, Thurrock: Charity seeking new home

A charity which helps adults with learning difficulties has outgrown its home and is looking urgently for new offices.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Kelvedon, Chelmsford: Valentine's Day to be dedicated to heart death student

A 16-year-old girl who died suddenly after a family night out will be remembered by her school on Valentine's Day.   more...

Chelmsford: Plan your break-out!

Kick off your shackles, get out your maps, it's time to plan your Jailbreak.   more...

Chelmsford: Sandon School bids for specialist status

The Sandon School has joined the specialist school race, bidding to become a specialist college in maths and computing.   more...

Chelmsford: Computer theft reward

A reward of £500 is being offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest or conviction of burglars who stole £16,000 worth of computer equipment from a shop in Chelmsford.   more...

Colchester,Essex Business

Essex: Why aren't we top of shops?

Essex has suffered a heavy blow in a survey of top shopping facilities nationwide   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Flat goes on market and sells in four minutes!

A two-bedroom flat in Colchester was sold just four minutes after it went on the market.   more...

Colchester: Eight per cent increase recommended in £18m budget

An increase in council tax was welcomed by councillors who said it was necessary to improve vital services in the borough.   more...

Holland-on-Sea: New classroom eases school's problems

A primary school will no longer have to turn away children from its catchment area thanks to a new £75,000 classroom.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Wright back down to earth

Jermaine Wright felt red-faced Ipswich Town were 'brought down to earth' after crashing 6-0 against Liverpool at Portman Road.   more...

Soccer: Stewart is given the all-clear

Marcus Stewart has been given the all-clear following his injury scare in Ipswich Town's weekend drubbing by Liverpool.   more...

Soccer: Striker responds to Whitts' kick

Colchester United striker Kevin Rapley has put his winning goal at Cambridge down to a 'kick in the bum' from manager Steve Whitton.   more...

Soccer: Time for Whitton's Tan stand

Steve Whitton is poised to decide the Colchester United future of triallist Patrice Tano.   more...

Soccer: Whitton's 'two leagues' theory

Colchester United boss Steve Whitton believes there are two separate battle under way in Nationwide League Division Two.   more...

Essex Business

Brentwood: Oh deer!

A frustrated farmer has been forced to go on the offensive after a herd of wild deer ravaged his crops.   more...

Essex: Hard-pressed farmers to get skills training

Up to £2m is to be pumped into the agriculture industry over the next two years to help Essex farmers gain the skills they need to survive in an increasingly cut-throat market.   more...

Stansted: Delays after train derailment

Rail services to Stansted have been subject to widespread disruption following the derailment of a train between the Essex airport and London.   more...

Stanford: Raising cash is a snip

A Stanford hairdressers is holding a children's charity day tomorrow.   more...

Canvey: Landmark jetty facing demolition

A landmark mile-long jetty could be dismantled in April.   more...

Thorpe: 100 jobs hope for historic maltings

An ambitious scheme has been unveiled to revitalise an eyesore village site and create 100 jobs  more...

Essex: Airport figures bounce back

Airports operator BAA has recorded a month-on-month recovery across its seven airports, which include Stansted, Gatwick, and Heathrow.   more...

Thurrock: Festive police cut crime at centre

High-profile policing at the Lakeside shopping centre around Christmas had a dramatic effect on crime.   more...

Bradwell: Pub faces flood insurance fight

The 16th century Swan Inn at Bradwell, which has just opened its doors for the first time since the October floods, is now facing a fight to get insurance against flooding.   more...

Colchester: Flat goes on market and sells in four minutes!

A two-bedroom flat in Colchester was sold just four minutes after it went on the market.   more...

Essex News

Tollesbury: Bridge yobs injure baby

Thugs hurled a "missile" at a passing car injuring a six-month-old baby   more...

Great Wakering: Robbery victims recovering

Friends and family of two men battered by hammer-wielding robbers today urged: "Catch the scum who did this."   more...

Essex: Police unit axed to save money

The Essex Police diving unit has been axed in a budget the county's top officer described as "positive".   more...

Clacton: Couple and baby escape flats blaze

A couple and their 13-month-old baby were rescued from their home after fire broke out in a flat below.   more...

Braintree: Tribute paid to rugby player

A rugby club today paid tribute to "well-liked member" Mathew New who died in a road accident.   more...

Woodham: Bubble study is a gift

Budding scientists studied bubbles as part of the gifted and talented child programme.   more...

Walton: Steve's early serving for breakfast TV

Fish and and chip shop owner Steve Yates has been giving TV viewers a battering.   more...

Marks Tey: Charity disco in memory of Helen

A mother who died of breast cancer will be honoured at a fundraising event for children's cancer.   more...

Jaywick: Crash survivor still serious

A former Jaywick man remains in a serious but stable condition in a Gran Canaria hospital today following a car smash in which four Britons died.   more...

Epping Forest, Brentwood: Street party deadlines near

Residents of the Epping Forest district planning a right royal knees-up during this summer's Golden Jubilee celebrations are being advised of the deadlines for organising street parties.   more...

Essex: Second DJ joins the Will bashers

A second Essex FM DJ has laid into Pop Idol winner Will Young just days after breakfast show presenter Martin Day branded the singer talentless.   more...

Woodham: Jubilee route unveiled

The route of a jubilee walk in South Woodham Ferrers is to be revealed officially by town councillors today.   more...

Essex: National acclaim for parenting partnership

An innovative project set up to support and empower parents and carers across Essex is to receive national recognition for its outstanding work.   more...

Essex Sport

BMX Racing: Hard work pays off on the track

All the hard work that was put into the Braintree BMX track last year again paid off on Sunday as the club was able to hold another of its monthly meetings with 26 riders competing.   more...

Basketball: Leopards knock spots off Jets

London Leopards grabbed a sensational fourth quarter points tally of 44 to win 107-98 and become only the third team this season to defat the Chester Jets.   more...

Soccer: Refreshed Iron ready for battle

Braintree will be hoping their rest at the weekend will leave them fresh and raring to go at home to North Ferriby United in a FA Trophy fourth round replay.   more...

Angling: Early start for resevoir

Hanningfield Reservoir will open early this year for the 2002 fishing season on Friday, March 1 with some new exciting angling opportunities.   more...

Essex,Southend Features

Soccer: Tilson - 'Why I'm loving stint with reserves'

Most footballers dread a stint in the stiffs, but Southend United's players are undergoing something of a reserve team renaissance under Steve Tilson's guidance.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Town's tax could be lowest

Families in Southend today had cause to celebrate after their council tax bills looked set to be the lowest in the county.   more...

Southend: Council houses are not up to standard

More than 2,000 council homes in Southend are failing to meet new standards introduced by the government, it has been revealed.   more...

Southend: Pupils caught with fake notes

Five students at a Southend grammar school have been suspended for passing counterfeit bank notes in a tuck shop, it was revealed today.   more...

Southend: Pier schemes cost too much

The new sewage and fire fighting schemes on Southend's world famous pier have cost £176,313 more than originally expected, it has been revealed.   more...

Southend: Town set for giant seafront bash

A huge town party could be held on Southend seafront to mark the Queen's golden jubilee.   more...

Thorpe Bay: Solly is certainly Harry's best friend

Twelve-year-old Harry Hodges from Thorpe Bay has bagged a huge prize for his pet dog after entering a raffle.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Blues' Beard red-faced!

Southend United midfielder Mark Beard admitted he was "out of order" after getting sent-off during Blues' 1-0 Roots Hall defeat against Third Division strugglers York City.   more...

Soccer: Southend Utd Reserves 2-1 Peterborough Utd Reserves (Friendly)

Two second half goals gave Southend United a win over Posh's second string in a friendly fixture at Roots Hall yesterday.   more...

Soccer: Blues open Preston front

Preston North End central midfielder Brian Barry-Murphy has joined the Blues on a month's loan.   more...

Soccer: Rovers to play despite robbery shock

Despite the whole club being in a state of shock following the robbery at their Burroughs Park clubhouse on Sunday morning, Great Wakering Rovers are likely to go ahead with tonight's Ryman League Second Division clash at Hemel Hempstead.   more...

Soccer: 'Why I quit' - Hutch

Carl Hutchings revealed that he quit Southend United because the Blues could not compete with Leyton Orient's long-term contract offer.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Chafford Hundred: Strongman hoping for record to raise money

A south Essex strongman is teaming up with eight other bodybuilders in a bid to break the world bench press record and raise money for the National Society for Epilepsy.   more...

Thurrock: Hospice to get boost from 50th carnival

This year's Thurrock Carnival will be supporting St Luke's Hospice and Chadwell St Mary's Scout Hall.   more...

Thurrock: Festive police cut crime at centre

High-profile policing at the Lakeside shopping centre around Christmas had a dramatic effect on crime.   more...

Tilbury: Barred drinker jailed

A barred drinker was given a five-month jail sentence after being found guilty of starting a punch-up at a football social club.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Purfleet 3-0 Heybridge Swifts (Essex Senior Cup 5th Round)

Now comes the hard part. Reaching the semi-final of the Essex Senior Cup hasn't been a problem for Purfleet in recent seasons, but going on to win the thing, well that has been another matter.   more...

Boxing: Johnny edges towards final

Johnny Saunders moves ever nearer a second consecutive appearance in a national schoolboys' final.   more...

Soccer: East Thurrock Utd 3-0 Cheshunt (Ryman League Division Two)

Dean Allen struck twice as East Thurrock refused to give up their Ryman Two title quest.   more...

  
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