Stories for 13 February 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Billericay: Stupid Cupids barred from Valentine's pub

Young lovers have been barred from a south Essex pub to ensure sickly sweethearts do not put other customers off their food this Valentine's Day.   more...

Basildon: Police chief's new challenge

The new chief superintendent of Basildon Division Police, Peter Sheldrake, has big plans for the area including streamlining the division and a crackdown on crime and disorder.   more...

Billericay: Call to support jubilee

A call has gone out to local groups and societies in the hope of making golden jubilee celebrations in Billericay go with a bang.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Benfleet: Pupil power to tackle bullying

Bullying is set to be stamped out in Castle Point - thanks to a Benfleet school.   more...

South Essex: MPs take lessons on how to target voters

Politicians can learn a lot from TV's Pop Idol when it comes to motivating young people to vote, say two of the county's MPs.   more...

Benfleet: Home warning over sanctuary

Allowing the owners of a Benfleet animal sanctuary to build a mobile home on their land will set a dangerous precedent, a conservationist warned today.   more...

Canvey: Kids cook up a flippin' tasty treat

Teachers and children at a Canvey infants school enjoyed a day of flippin' madness as they celebrated Pancake Day in style.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Enfield 0-3 Canvey Island (Ryman League Premier Division)

Canvey regained the Ryman Premier Division leadership with their first League win of 2002.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Mersea, Chelmsford: Paul's pedal-powered Channel crossing bid

Paul Tucker is planning a Channel crossing with a difference - by pedalo!   more...

Essex: County council budget agreed

The Essex County Council tax revenue budget for 2002/3 was agreed at £1,083m by a meeting of the full council on Tuesday.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: James glad to be Essex man

James Middlebrook is relishing the opportunity of pulling on an Essex sweater this summer.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: First steps to virtual museum

First steps to create a "virtual" museum showing Colchester's historical treasures to the world have been taken.   more...

Colchester: Mother's warning against MMR jab

A Colchester mum who believes her son was damaged by the MMR vaccine has urged other parents not to go ahead with the jab if they have any doubts.   more...

Colchester: Pupils get ready to pass the baton

People from across Essex are gearing up to take part in an epic relay race which spans 22 countries.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Young U's lead the way

The future looks bright for Colchester United - after Micky Cook's under-19 side demolished Cambridge United 7-1 at Layer Road.   more...

Soccer: Ipswich duo on international duty

Ipswich Town's Matt Holland and Jim Magilton are in action tonight for their respective international sides.   more...

Olympics: Relatives hope it's ice gold for Alex

Relatives of an Olympic hopeful will be willing her on to victory from their Colchester homes.   more...

Essex Business

Basildon: Health show is just the job

Health bosses were today at Basildon's Eastgate Centre to snap up staff for a multi-million pound hospital expansion due to be completed next year.   more...

Walton: Barclays site set to become support base

Walton's former High Street bank is set to reopen as a community support base.   more...

Thorpe: Hopes high for £20m spa complex

A £20m health complex at Thorpe Hall - which would create 230 jobs - looks set to go ahead.   more...

Southend: Community pledge by store

The new manager of one of Southend's biggest stores has vowed to maintain strong links with the community.   more...

Southend: Gasworks hotel gets go-ahead

A new 60 to 70-bedroom hotel is set to be built on the former gasworks site on Southend seafront.   more...

Shoebury: Firms help students glimpse world of work

Local companies have been doing their bit to give Shoebury teenagers a glimpse into the world of work.   more...

South Woodham: Town manager plan

South Woodham Ferrers Town Council is looking into the possibility of hiring a town manager responsible solely for the town after a share scheme with Chelmsford Borough Council proved a failure.   more...

Basildon: Royal death hits awards

Two disappointed south Essex firms have had their much-anticipated meeting with the Queen put on hold after Princess Margaret's death.   more...

Essex Chamber

Chamber news: IT training available at chambers

Essex Chambers of Commerce e-commerce training suite is available for providing training courses using up-to-date software programmes and video conferencing equipment.   more...

Chamber news: E-Commerce at Essex Chambers

Essex Chambers of Commerce are to be involved in a major new initiative to help small firms exploit the multi-billion pound e-commerce market.   more...

Chamber news: Rory Underwood at annual dinner

The 5th Annual Dinner of Essex Chambers of Commerce will take place on Friday April 12th and will again be held at the Fennes Estate near Braintree, the venue for last year's superb event.   more...

Essex News

Wivenhoe: Heavyweights on the trail of charity cash

Svelte they may not be, but nothing is going to prevent 21-stone Steve Warren and 19-stone Dave Clayton jogging for charity.   more...

Clacton: Minister thanks grateful patient

A brave mother of three who praised medical staff for saving her from severe scarring has received the grateful thanks of Health Secretary Alan Milburn.   more...

Essex: £240m bill for taxpayers

Taxpayers are set to foot a £240m bill because of huge shortfalls in the pension fund set up for Essex public sector workers.   more...

Braintree: Bench memorial to teenager

A grieving mother is planning to have a bench put up at Braintree College in memory of her 19-year-old daughter who died in her arms.   more...

Maldon: Trauma of facing armed robber

A knifepoint robbery in Maldon has left a man feeling scared and wary of strangers, he said today.   more...

Essex: Tight security greets Amsterdam-bound England supporters

Security at Stansted Airport and Harwich International Port was tight today as hundreds of football fans travelled to watch England's World Cup warm-up against Holland.   more...

Pitsea: Town is a 'third world rubbish tip'

A retired man who lives in the house he was born in is considering leaving as he claims Pitsea "has become a Third World rubbish tip".   more...

Brentwood: Art call to town's youth

Talented Brentwood youngsters are being encouraged to add a splash of colour to this year's Golden Jubilee celebrations by helping to promote a major art exhibition being held at Brentwood's St Thomas' Church.   more...

Brentwood: Blazing van without driver hits car

A blazing driverless van rolled down a busy south Essex road before colliding with a parked car.   more...

Wakering: 'My armed raid terror'

A man injured in a vicious armed raid has spoken of the soul-searching moment he considered tackling the men who held him and his co-worker at gunpoint.   more...

Brentwood: Ursuline joins elite

A Brentwood school has joined an extremely exclusive club by being named one of the nation's outstanding schools.   more...

Hatfield Peverel: Thieves steal generator

Security cameras on the A12 roadworks at Hatfield Peverel were cut off on Tuesday night -because thieves stole a £12,000 generator.   more...

Essex: Schools face cash backlash

Schools in Essex hoarding nearly £40m in rainy day funds could have the money swiped away by the Government, council bosses have warned.   more...

Essex Sport

Swimming: Sybil's golden mark on championships

Sybil Warn of Albyns Masters SC made her mark on the French Masters Winter Swimming Championships last month by winning five gold medals.   more...

Netball: Louisa earns England role

SEEVIC College goal shooter Louisa Brownfield is on target for top honours in the world of netball.   more...

Soccer: England U19 clash selling well

Ipswich have already sold 16,000 tickets for the England Under-19 friendly with Germany, being staged at Portman Road tomorrow.   more...

Cricket: Young guns fire up Benfleet hopes

Benfleet Cricket Club are taking a break from worrying about the long-running clubhouse rent wrangle to concentrate on the season ahead.   more...

Golf: Frinton's Euro rule change may set national precedent

A prestigious golf club's equality-for women rule-changes could well set a precedent for others across the country to follow.   more...

Soccer: Braintree Town 2-2 North Ferriby United: Braintree win 5-4 on pen (FA Trophy 4th rd)

Braintree set up a mouthwatering fifth round FA Trophy clash at Margate after winning a dramatic penalty shoot-out in sudden death.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Westcliff: Head's assurance over fake note

Parents of pupils at Westcliff High School for Boys have been assured that swift action was taken after a fake note was used at the tuck shop.   more...

Rayleigh: Protesters vow to fight `out-of-character' flats

Protesters opposed to plans for a block of flats near Rayleigh railway station have vowed to fight on - even if the scheme is approved by Rochford district councillors tonight.   more...

Southend: Council's £26m spending spree

A £26m spending spree on Southend's public services was unveiled today - coupled with the lowest council tax increase in Essex.   more...

Westcliff: Bully who stole bike gets 11 months jail

A bully who beat up a boy and stole his bicycle was today starting an 11-month jail sentence.   more...

Southend: Be a sport and help catch thieves

Detectives keen to trace burglars who made off with a £60,000 haul of sportswear from Southend launched a public appeal for help today.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Brian on Blues mission

Southend United new boy Brian Barry-Murphy has vowed to use his month's loan to rekindle his Preston first-team hopes.   more...

Soccer: Blues keep tabs on Dons' Selley

One-time Southend loanee Ian Selley could be in line for a Roots Hall return after Rob Newman watched him in action on Monday night.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: MP calls for end to recovered car 'rent'

Thurrock MP Andrew Mackinlay is hopeful Essex Police will soon stop what he calls the "wholly unacceptable" practice of charging people "rent" for their recovered stolen cars.   more...

Tilbury: Woman guilty of road rage terror outside school

A mother was found guilty of dangerous driving after she almost knocked down women and children outside a school.   more...

Thurrock: Home fire precautions display

Essex Fire and Rescue and Thurrock Council have teamed up to promote the importance of fire precautions in the home.   more...

Thurrock: Romantic messages aid charity

The British Heart Foundation has been raising charity cash at Lakeside Shopping Centre by posting Valentine messages onto a heart-shaped board.   more...

Thurrock: Valentine's Day driver safety campaign

Young drivers are being encouraged to stay safe behind the wheel with a Valentine's Day campaign by Thurrock Council.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Bedford Town 4-0 Grays (Ryman League Premier Division)

Indifferent at home, at least you could rely on Grays away from the Rec - until last night.   more...

Soccer: Romford 2-3 Tilbury (Ryman League Division Two)

There's always somebody worse off than yourself as - Tilbury were pleased to find out last night.   more...

Soccer: Hemel Hempstead 3-2 Gt Wakering Rovers (Ryman League Second Division)

Wakering's hopes of launching a quick recovery from Saturday's FA Carlsberg Vase defeat, and stepping up their Ryman League Division Two bid for honours, suffered a blow last night when they went down to their second defeat in 11 days at the hands of Hemel Hempstead.   more...

  
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