Stories for 22 February 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Security woman in death jump drama

A security officer has told of her desperate attempts to stop a man flinging himself from the top of a multi-storey car park.   more...

Billericay: Emotional meeting of twin towns - a year on

Twin town friends are set for an emotional reunion, a year after tragedy hit the heart of both communities.   more...

Billericay: Railway bridge 'crumbling' fear

Residents have called for urgent action to shore up a railway bridge they fear is crumbling under pressure from traffic.   more...

Billericay: Gardens hit by vandals

Vandals caused havoc in gardens across Billericay.   more...

Bowers Gifford: Jail appeal rejected

A man appealed against his three-year sentence after being found guilty of stealing a car and removing its tracking device, saying it was an "opportunist crime."   more...

Basildon: Put councillors on the spot!

Town leaders have called on residents not to squander a chance to put their councillors under the spotlight.   more...

Basildon: Kitchen fire

Fire crews were called to a house after reports of a kitchen fire.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: Billericay sign up special K's keeper

Billericay Town boss Gary Calder last night completed the signing of experienced top non-league goalkeeper Jerome John.   more...

Snooker: Bingham back on World trail

Basildon snooker professional Stuart Bingham is aiming to put a black year behind him and get his career back in the pink in two upcoming major tournaments.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Essex: Death crash helps spark drive laws rethink

A radical overhaul of driving laws could be launched following a horrific car smash which killed three young men in south Essex, Transport Secretary Stephen Byers has revealed.   more...

Southend, Basildon: The last cruise

Traffic came to a standstill as mourners paid tribute to road smash victim Michael Morrell.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Gulls look for silver lining in St Albans clash

Canvey will look to the positive side of the fact that the latest chapter in their defence of the FA Umbro Trophy has been put on hold for three days.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Rugby star opens new burns unit play area

England rugby star Jason Leonard lined up on a different sort of field to open a playground for children with burns injuries.   more...

Chelmsford: Firm's space trek

A little bit of Chelmsford will rocket into space on board the world's most advanced Earth observation satellite.   more...

Chelmsford: Council steps up 'war on litter'

Extensive improvements to Chelmsford Borough Council's street cleaning and refuse collection services are to be introduced in the latest stage of the war on litter and rubbish.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Essex: Foster ready for England

Essex wicketkeeper James Foster says he is hopeful of playing in England's final two one-day internationals after admitting feeling mentally drained by a tough tour in New Zealand.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Armed raider robs store

A masked gunman threatened a shopkeeper and elderly customer before escaping with cash from the till.   more...

Colchester: Boy, 10, escapes sex assault

A terrified ten-year-old boy escaped from a naked man who tried to sexually assault him in a leisure centre's showers.   more...

Colchester: Winds send spike crashing to earth

A metal spike was blown off the top of the Wilson Marriage education centre in Colchester and crashed into the reception area below.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Fitz's fortress plan for U's

'Layer Road must become our fortress' is the battlecry of Colchester United skipper Scott Fitzgerald ahead of the Division Two visit of Bristol City.   more...

Soccer: Allman is not part of U's plans

Steve Whitton has explained his reasons for releasing Colchester United defender Anthony Allman.   more...

Soccer: Pinault's 'play me' plea

Thomas Pinault today appealed to Colchester United boss Steve Whitton for a chance to prove an explosive return to form.   more...

Soccer: Naylor to stay away?

Millwall are keen to extend Ipswich Town front-man Richard Naylor's loan spell at the New Den.   more...

Essex Business

Woodham: Million-pound refit plan for hotel

The regeneration of South Woodham Ferrers is set to begin with a seven-figure expansion and refurbishment of the town's only hotel.   more...

Canvey: Boatbuilder in closure shock

Canvey's Prout Catamarans - once one of Britain's largest boatbuilding firms - has suddenly closed leaving staff jobless.   more...

Stansted: Workers escape NATS bite

Jobs are safe at Stansted in spite of cost-cutting plans resulting from a £60m operating shortfall by National Air Traffic Services.   more...

Ongar: Homes firm denies planning strife

The housing firm aiming to build 71 new homes on the former Ongar Comprehensive School site has denied its plans are at risk of being jeopardised by a last-ditch bid to have the building listed.   more...

Chelmsford: Firm's space trek

A little bit of Chelmsford will rocket into space on board the world's most advanced Earth observation satellite.   more...

Grays: New store takes shape

The new Morrisons superstore in Grays is taking shape ahead of its scheduled completion in eight weeks' time.   more...

Essex: Card is key to new business

It may have been old news even to the ancient Egyptians - but that has not stopped an updated form of bartering making an astonishing comeback in Essex.   more...

Basildon: Double boost for Festival Leisure Park

A new south Essex nightspot is to finally open its doors today after months of refurbishment and a massive recruitment drive - and a new gym is opening on the same complex.   more...

Tendring: Developer pays cash instead of building

A developer is handing over more than £500,000 to pay for a low-cost housing scheme in Tendring.   more...

Maldon: Traders' relief as route reopens

Traders in Maldon will be breathing a sigh of relief as roadworks have finally ended.   more...

Stansted: MEP to discuss FLS cutbacks

Engineering and servicing support firm FLS Aerospace is looking to cut 50 jobs at the airport in the wake of September 11.   more...

Rayleigh: Firm seals big deal

Rayleigh-based national customer management group Vertex has taken its first steps into the international marketplace with a new multi-million pound contract.   more...

Essex News

Boxted: Site of school under fire

The proposed site of Boxted's new primary school has come under fire from local residents.   more...

Rayleigh: Taxi drivers plan blockade

Angry taxi drivers have vowed to blockade Rayleigh town centre as part of a bitter dispute with Rochford District Council over trade union representation.   more...

Brentwood: Task force to meet transport minister

Campaigners battling for better bus services in Brentwood are celebrating after securing a meeting with the Government where they hope to put their case.   more...

Clacton, Great Bromley: Couple wrestle to be top fighter

Grappling fans will be heading for Clacton tonight as World Association Wrestling (WAW) hits town - and a local couple will also be stepping into the ring.   more...

Braintree: Councillor banned after fatal crash

A leading councillor has been banned from driving and fined for careless driving after an accident in which a motorcyclist died.   more...

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Essex Sport

Soccer: Simpson shines for Iron

Nicky Simpson has set the Ryman League alight this season - and puts his success down to greater freedom on the pitch.   more...

Bowls: Essex gearing up for final spot bid

Essex indoor bowlers will be going all out tomorrow to reach the final of the prestigious Liberty Trophy for only the second time in the history of the tournament.   more...

Soccer: Rovers look to Flack attack

Great Wakering Rovers look like again being without their first choice strike force of Andy Jones and Mark Hampshire for tomorrow's Ryman League Second Division clash at Wembley.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Fear behind the wheel

Women in Southend have told of their fears about carjacking following a spate of high-profile attacks.   more...

Shoebury: Petrol bomber goes free

A teenager who petrol-bombed a kebab shop and caused a £45,000 blaze has walked free from court.   more...

Hockley: Campaign for Deena grows

More than 1,000 people have visited a website in just a few days to pledge their support for New York Twin Towers widow Deena Gilbey as she battles to stay in the US.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Fencing: Jo's up for World Cup

Southend fencer Joanne Reynolds will be putting her winter injury behind her when she fights for Britain this weekend at Ipswich.   more...

Tennis: Five make finals

Five south-east Essex players have booked their places in finals of the county winter championships.   more...

Soccer: Szmid's high debut hopes

Southend United midfielder Marek Szmid is hoping to make his big first team breakthrough at Hartlepool.   more...

Boxing: John out to retain his title

Southend ABC fighters John Cullinane and Jordan Gosling will be hoping to bring success to the Lifstan Way club this weekend.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Tilbury: Fair at fort

Military memorabilia will be on sale when Tilbury Fort stages a collectors fair.   more...

Thurrock: Council man takes new role

The head of Thurrock Council's regulation department, Derek Allen, has left to become executive director of the Local Authority Co-ordinating Body for Food and Trading Standards (LACOTS) in Westminster.   more...

Tilbury: Charity's daredevil call

A charity is looking for daredevils to take part in a sponsored abseil.   more...

South Ockendon: Youngsters get in tune for art

YOUNG musicians and budding thespians had a rare chance to work with professionals at a music and drama workshop in South Ockendon.   more...

Thurrock: Mobile information service for blind

Blind and visually impaired people in Thurrock are being urged to come forward in a drive to increase awareness of the support available to them.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Rocks aim to be immovable

East Thurrock are involved in the match of the day in Ryman Three when the new league leaders travel to third-placed Horsham.   more...

Soccer: Aveley face Croydon test

Just as East Thurrock are involved in the match of the day in Ryman Two so are Aveley in Ryman Three.   more...

  
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