Stories for 19 February 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Church in dire need

Troubled St Martin's Church is in danger of falling apart unless leaders, who already owe nearly £1m in belltower debt, find more than £100,000 for repair works.   more...

Laindon: Toddler burned by deodoriser, claims mum

A mother has claimed a fabric deodoriser has left her two-year-old daughter with burns to her legs and feet.   more...

Basildon: Man is jailed for wedding cash con

Callous conman Mark Gonzalez stole more than £10,000 from a workmate who had saved for his wedding day.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Snooker: Bingham closes on Crucible

Basildon snooker pro Stuart Bingham is just one step away from winning through to the final stages of the World Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre for the second time in his career.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Canvey: Hit-and-run dog has leg amputated

A family told of their sadness after their pet dog had to have a leg amputated following a hit-and-run accident.   more...

South Essex: Biker fights for life after road smash

A woman was fighting for her life and a man was seriously injured today after two motorcycle accidents on south Essex roads within minutes of each other.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Ex-Blues supremo in talks with Town

Former Southend United supremo John Main could be set for a return to football with ambitious Ryman Premier League outfit Billericay Town.   more...

Soccer: Home tie for Gulls

Canvey Island will be hoping to put more points between themselves and fellow Ryman Premier League title challengers Gravesend this evening.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock News

Brentwood, Laindon: Traffic unit to go in costcutting shake-up

The closure of a traffic policing unit will see south Essex officers taking care of the busy motorways.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Danbury: Veteran's war medals stolen

A collection of war medals belonging to a veteran who has now died have been stolen by burglars.   more...

Chelmsford: Campaigner is guest at recycling seminar

Greenpeace toxics and incinerator campaigner Miranda Holmes will be the special guest at a free Friends of the Earth recycling seminar next week.   more...

Chelmsford: Crown court trial for technology

It may be a little L8R than most but the 21st century is finally hitting Chelmsford Crown Court - in the form of mobile text messaging.   more...

Chelmsford: Man invited youths to flat to smoke joints

Pot smoker Ian Casey invited youngsters into his Chelmsford flat to smoke joints and buy cannabis from them, but also prevent them making a mess outside, Chelmsford Crown Court heard on Friday.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Angling: Naylor beats cold snap

A harsh overnight frost failed to deter competitors at Sunday's Ridley Angling Products Gloucester Park Open where Roger Naylor claimed victory after taking a string of runner-up places and section wins in previous matches.   more...

Hockey: Bournville 2 - 1 Chelmsford (English Hockey League Division One)

Despite a spirited second half rally, Chelmsford went down 2-1 at Bournville on Sunday.   more...

Golf: Fine weather for competitons

At Forrester Park Golf Club, all sections enjoyed beautiful weather for their competitions this week.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Watch scheme for garrison families

Extra protection is in the pipeline for some of the world's toughest and best-trained troops - a neighbourhood watch scheme.   more...

Colchester: New park on site of former tip

A five-metre high chimney is the oddest feature of Colchester's newest park.   more...

Colchester: Paras flying home after death

Two Paratroopers are being flown back to the UK after a shooting incident in Afghanistan in which a civilian was found dead.   more...

Colchester: Nailbomb victim's family calls for Government help

The family of Colchester mother-to-be Andrea Dykes, who was killed in a nailbomb attack, are calling on the Government to fund help for bereaved relatives.   more...

Essex: Sinking station platform causes closure of line

Rail services were thrown into disarray today after a station platform collapsed at Alresford.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Halls quits U's shock

John Halls has paid tribute to Steve Whitton and his former Colchester United team-mates after ending his short stay at Layer Road.   more...

Soccer: Duguid too good to let go

Colchester United boss Steve Whitton has received a boost with the news Karl Duguid has agreed a new two-year contract at Layer Road.   more...

Essex Business

Basildon: Bucking the downturn

A Basildon transport company is forecasting that 2002 will be a bumper year after noting a major increase in business in spite of the downturn afflicting the UK economy.   more...

Pitsea: Owner left fuming after thieves raid garden centre

A garden centre owner is counting the cost of a break-in which has forced him to tighten security.   more...

Maldon: Fishing for success

A conference in Maldon could be about to give the Essex fishing and restaurant industries their biggest boost for years.   more...

Harwich: Future of arcades raised by town MP

The plight of firms in Tendring's holiday industry, which is suffering because of proposed changes in the law, has been raised in Parliament.   more...

Maldon: Digger arm crushes man, 24

A 24-year-old mechanic from Ernest Doe and Sons was crushed underneath a digger arm.   more...

Colchester: Dusters cleaning up

One thriving Colchester small business has found the secret of success - in April this year Dusters celebrates 15 years as a domestic cleaning company.   more...

Basildon: Finance advisers relocate

One of the country's top financial services company has chosen Basildon as the new hub of its operations.   more...

Basildon: £4m warehouse contract

An ambitious Basildon-based freight forwarding company has tied up a multi-million deal to buy up its warehouse facilities.   more...

Stansted: Airport boss says the worst is over

The boss of Essex's Stansted Airport is confident that the industry has weathered the worst of the storm that followed in the wake of the US terror attacks.   more...

Stansted: Continental comeback hope

Stansted boss John Stent will be asking Continental Airlines to return to the airport.   more...

Basildon: Orders and profits up at BAE Systems

Aerospace giant BAE Systems has insisted its future looks bright - despite the terror attacks of September 11.   more...

Essex: All systems Go for campaign

One of Essex's leading bosses has given her face to the biggest advertising campaign ever launched by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA).   more...

Essex Features

Wickham Bishops: Centre gets go ahead

A controversial development that has divided Wickham Bishops for more than a decade has been given the all-clear.   more...

Swimming: Wickford star Adam's plea for respect

Wickford swimming star Adam Puddick has racked up the medals both nationally and internationally. Now he wants the authorities to cater properly for himself and similarly talented sportsmen. ANDY LEES hears the views of the international ace   more...

Westcliff: College lets students live like kings

Few things are less likely to inspire a ruthless businessman than an invitation to do good. After all, at the end of the day, companies have to make money and there is little profit in philanthropy.   more...

Essex Live Music

Live Music round-up: Dave's genius on display..

The genius that is Dave Dulake and his band Virgo Intacta will be appearing at the Sun Rooms in Market Place, Southend on Thursday February 21.   more...

Essex News

Witham: Eat your heart out Billy Elliot!

Talented Witham student Simon Palmer, 18, has won a place at a prestigious dance school.   more...

Wivenhoe: GM crop trial protesters at meeting

Members of an anti-genetically modified crops group in Wivenhoe are to attend a meeting looking at a product which has been trialled in the area for the last two years.   more...

Southend: Death of former mayor

Southend has lost one of its best known characters with the sudden death of a former mayor who "brought sunshine and fun" into so many lives.   more...

St Osyth: New homes plan for eyesore site

A multi-million pound scheme to create new homes and community facilities on the eyesore site of a former village school is finally to get off the ground.   more...

Wakering: Reward posted in club robbers hunt

An anonymous businessman has offered a £1,000 reward to catch and convict armed robbers who attacked staff at a social club.   more...

Dedham: Constable work saved for nation

A series of art works valued at £12m, including a painting by John Constable, have been saved for the nation, it was announced today.   more...

Essex: Do speed cameras really save lives?

A debate over the use of speed cameras has moved into high gear after a motoring organisation attempted to drive a wedge through police statistics.   more...

Mid-Essex: Cabs plea answered

A call for more minicabs which can be used by wheelchair users in mid-Essex has been answered.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Iron's injury fears as derby looms

The last thing Braintree Town boss Ben Embery needs right now is an Essex derby - but that's what the club faces with the visit of Heybridge Swifts to Cressing Road tonight.   more...

Soccer: Injury woe for Rovers

Great Wakering Rovers boss Alan Hull could face some tricky selection posers before naming his line-up for tonight's Ryman League Division Two home game with lowly Cheshunt.   more...

Motor racing: James hunts for race honours

Witham race ace James Winslow showed his true potential in a crucial testing session on Friday.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Hockley: Giuliani pledge to tragic Deena

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has vowed to do all he can to to help World Trade Centre widow Deena Gilbey threatened by deportation from the US.   more...

Southend: Display of owls is a hoot

An owl display proved to be a right hoot for youngsters in Southend.   more...

Westcliff: Son jailed for beating up dad

A brute who beat up his elderly father over a property dispute was today starting a 12-month jail sentence.   more...

Shoebury: Construction traffic fury at garrison site

Campaigning residents were today protesting at proposals to use a cul-de-sac as a route for construction traffic to the former Shoebury Garrison site.   more...

Westcliff: Bus stop group sought by police

Police have launched a desperate appeal for witnesses to a horrific road accident which claimed the life of a young man.   more...

Southend: £40,000 boost for hospital

Southend Hospital's Building Blocks appeal received a boost of more than £40,000, thanks to the Rotary Club of Thorpe Bay.   more...

Southend: Text couple become engaged

This happy couple are engaged a week after meeting - and it started with a text!   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Beware wounded Tigers, warns Newman

Southend United chief Rob Newman has warned his players to beware of an FA Cup backlash at Cheltenham Town.   more...

Netball: College girls swot up for double glory

SEEVIC College's under-19 netball team are in the middle of what could be a great season.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Councillor speaks out over police numbers

A leading Thurrock councillor has called the intended increase in the number of police to be stationed in the borough during this year as "unbelievably small".   more...

Thurrock: Sleep-over - at school!

Pupils spent a whole night at their primary school as part of a reading project.   more...

Thurrock: Police chief pledges support for assemblies

The Chief Constable of Essex, David Stevens, has given an assurance that Essex police officers will be encouraged to attend the new area assemblies in Thurrock.   more...

Chadwell St Mary: Man tries to lure girl, 12

Police are hunting for a man who tried to lure a 12-year-old girl away.   more...

Corringham: Dustcart blow-out smashes windows

A family was left with three broken windows after a council dustcart blew a tyre outside their home.   more...

Grays: Ribbons raise cancer cash

The headteacher at Torells School in Grays was more than happy to be accosted by three of his year ten pupils last week.   more...

Grays: Flats plan thwarted again

Another scheme to build 'social housing' on the site of a former St John Ambulance headquarters has been rejected by borough planners who say it would be over-development.   more...

Aveley: Mast plans rejected

Applications from three different companies to erect mobile phone masts at Aveley Football Club have been rejected by Thurrock Council.   more...

Laindon, Tilbury: Rubble trouble for driver

A tile worker is recovering in hospital after crashing his white pick-up truck through a brick wall into a garden in Laindon.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Dockers manager resigns

Tony Cross has resigned as manager of Ryman Two Tilbury after less than three years in charge.   more...

  
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