Stories for 8 February 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Golden Jubi-free!

Jubilee celebrations could go with a swing in Basildon as the town's parks and council centres are offered free of charge.   more...

Basildon: Arsonists hunted as man is freed

Police are still searching for the arsonists who wrecked a Basildon school and caused more than £600,000 damage.   more...

Wickford: Healthy food is a class act

A leading headteacher has welcomed plans to push healthy eating in schools.   more...

Wickford: Second chance hope in council cash plea

Community group leaders are hoping a second attempt to win council cash for projects will not suffer the same fate it did last time.   more...

Basildon: Residents snub first council quiz

An historic chance to put council leaders on the spot over an array of issues has been snubbed by residents and branded a failure by critics.   more...

Billericay: Burglary spate hits town

Police are warning residents to be on their guard after an "unusual" spate of break-ins.   more...

Basildon: Mounting debts of tower fiasco

Church leaders are facing renewed pressure from creditors to pay up over the Basildon belltower fiasco - just a day after the CPS revealed it would not prosecute disgraced churchman Lionel Webber.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: Borg named as Town coach

Billericay Town have given clear indication that they intend to keep pace on the field with their exciting ground development plans.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Stimson back to kickstart Gulls' title bid

Canvey will be hoping to use the experience of ex-League star Mark Stimson to get their Ryman League Premier Division title challenge back on an even keel this weekend.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Business

Chelmsford: Image boost planned for town

Sensitive re-development of an archaeologically important area between Chelmsford High Street the River Chelmer will boost the image of the aspiring city say planners.   more...

Chelmsford: New route for Moulsham Street

Moulsham Street and Chelmsford Town centre are to be 'reunited' after a sad 30-year separation caused by the Parkway road system.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Image boost planned for town

Sensitive re-development of an archaeologically important area between Chelmsford High Street the River Chelmer will boost the image of the aspiring city say planners.   more...

Braintree, Gt Baddow: Neighbour cycles 50 miles to help boy

A kind-hearted neighbour cycled more than 50 miles in a bid to aid a centre attended by his young neighbour.   more...

Essex: Children's charity performance at the Royal Albert Hall

More than 1,000 children from Essex put on a magnificent performance at the Royal Albert Hall recently.   more...

Chelmsford: Credit confusion led to assault

A 34-year-old site foreman has been ordered to do 180 hours community service for an attack on a man at his Chelmsford home.   more...

Chelmsford: Drugs warning from coroner

The perils of taking illegal drugs were highlighted by Essex Coroner Caroline Beasley Murray following an inquest into the death of 26-year-old Asif Dad.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Bite victim visits plastic surgeon

A student whose lower lip was bitten off in a fight has visited a plastic surgeon in a bid to have reconstructive surgery.   more...

Langham: 'Little marvel' gets his reward

Christopher Stewart is a little marvel - and now his determination to overcome disability has been recognised with a national Child of Achievement award.   more...

Colchester: School's specialist hope

Alderman Blaxhill is the latest Colchester school to bid for specialist college status.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Taylor's torn by U's game

Everyone has a favourite 'second' football team that they support and look for the results of on a Saturday afternoon - in the case of Cambridge United boss John Taylor, he will be facing one such team at the weekend.   more...

Soccer: Naylor hits the ground running at Millwall

Ipswich Town striker Richard Naylor has spoken of his 'hectic' first week on loan at Millwall.   more...

Soccer: Stewart wants start, not sub slot

Marcus Stewart has voiced his growing frustration at being left on the substitutes' bench at Ipswich Town ahead of the Portman Road game against Liverpool.   more...

Soccer: U's rely on Micky's mettle

Colchester United stalwart Micky Stockwell is set to toast the 700th league and cup appearance of his career this weekend against Cambridge United - and he insists there are plenty more miles left in the tank.   more...

Essex Business

Mid-Essex: Firms warned over advert promise

Council officials have issued a warning to Witham businesses about an advertising company operating in the area.   more...

Basildon: Mounting debts of tower fiasco

Church leaders are facing renewed pressure from creditors to pay up over the Basildon belltower fiasco - just a day after the CPS revealed it would not prosecute disgraced churchman Lionel Webber.   more...

Basildon: Hope to aid town security

Security is still top priority for town centre managers who are working behind the scenes to net funding for the major scheme.   more...

Southend: Bosses face up to new images

A professional psychologist is heading to south Essex to put the behaviour of the local business community under the microscope.   more...

Harwich: MP steps into jobs row

Top level talks have today taken place in a bid to save up to 160 Trinity House jobs at Harwich.   more...

Basildon: Scores bid for bar jobs

Bosses at an American-style bar and restaurant have been inundated with job applicants eager to work at Basildon's newest nightspot.   more...

Essex: War of words over ad campaign

Essex communications manufacturer Marconi has hit back at budget airline Easyjet after appearing in the firm's 'Hall of Shame' advertising campaign.   more...

Benfleet: Council attacked over congestion at Tarpots

A leading Labour councillor has delivered a furious attack on Essex County Council for not doing enough to ease traffic congestion at the Tarpots, Benfleet.   more...

Leigh: New public loos

New loos are to be installed in Leigh's main shopping centre.   more...

Essex News

Witham: Let's all drink to Lily in the pink - at 106!

A woman who is probably the oldest in Witham is set to celebrate her 106 birthday with fireworks.   more...

Maldon: Churches gang up against intruders

Churches in Maldon are hitting back at thieves with crime-busting CCTV cameras and security devices to catch intruders.   more...

Elmstead Market: Teacher quits by mutual consent

A special needs teacher investigated amid allegations of running an adult club in her spare time today quit her post "by mutual consent."   more...

Harold: Green thumbs up!

Families in Harold have given a green thumbs up to a revolutionary kerb side collection recycling scheme launched in Havering 18 months ago.   more...

Clacton: Staff crisis shuts maternity unit

The maternity unit at Clacton Hospital has been forced to close until further notice due to sickness among the midwives.   more...

Essex: Single-stop plan to hire teachers

A scheme to provide schools with one port of call for supply teachers has been proposed by Essex County Council.   more...

Tendring: Dumped cars help plea

A public appeal has gone out in a bid to speed up the removal of abandoned vehicles from Tendring's roads.   more...

Brentwood: Pollution poser for youngsters

Primary school pupils are carrying out important research on pollution in Brentwood.   more...

Essex: New-look police on beat soon

The first recruits to a new corps of auxiliary police officers could be on the streets of Essex within months, under new legislation.   more...

Maldon: Thugs rob man at knifepoint

A man has been robbed at knifepoint as he went to his car in a mid Essex street.   more...

Great Bentley: Slimming for world title

A couple who are shadows of their former selves are hoping to be named Mr and Mrs Slimming World 2002 after losing more than eight stone between them.   more...

Essex Obituaries

Derek Woodley (Southend)

Stars from the world of football turned out to mourn former Southend United star Derek Woodley at Southend Crematorium.   more...

Essex Sevendays

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Essex Sport

Soccer: Rovers' mission to curb Suffolk punch

Tomorrow's FA Carlsberg Vase cracker between AFC Sudbury and Great Wakering Rovers promises to be a case of the irresistible force meeting the immovable object.   more...

Shooting: Bond takes aim at the Olympics

A sharpshooting teenager has his sights set high on a place in the next Olympics.   more...

Basketball: Leopards get trophy preview

Brentwood-based London Leopards get a close-up look at their BBL Trophy semi final opponents tomorrow when they travel to the Northgate Arena to meet the Chester Jets in league action.   more...

Golf: Ladies in the bar at Frinton - whatever next?

A prestigious seaside golf club is looking to axe bylaws which ban women from a clubhouse bar.   more...

Soccer: Jam-makers desperate for sweet trophy success

FA Vase fever has spread like wildfire through the sleepy town of Tiptree, which is better known for jam than football.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Anger over 999 station

The councillor who suggested Southend's ambulance station should be relocated near Tesco on the A127, today spoke of his dismay that the plan has been halted.   more...

Southend: Stalker's death threats to girl, 9

A stalker who twice made threats to stab and kill a nine-year-old girl in Southend is being hunted by police.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Ground is key to Blues' future

Southend United's future still depends on finding a new ground for the football club, director Ron Martin said.   more...

Soccer: Newman gets tough on trio

Southend United boss Rob Newman has revealed he has given three of his first team stars contract ultimatums.   more...

Tennis: LTA's singles bid to boost leagues

Southend and District LTA is set to be boosted this year by the reintroduction of singles matches.   more...

Soccer: Thurgood has a point to prove

Tough-tackling Southend United midfielder Stuart Thurgood aims to boost his contract hopes when York City visit Roots Hall.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Business

Tilbury: Ex-Hammer at store

West Ham United legend Geoff Pike will be at ASDA in Tilbury on February 16 to watch as hundreds of kids try to win a place in the Team UK football squad to compete in Spain at Easter.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Grays: Full house expected at nightclub

The owners of Grays' new nightclub are expecting a capacity crowd for its grand opening tonight.   more...

Thurrock: Healthy housing position for council

Thurrock Council's housing account is in better shape than it has been for years - top councillors have been told.   more...

Grays: Thameside wait almost over?

Arts enthusiasts should soon have the answer they have waited 18 months for with the scheduled conclusion of Thurrock Council's best value review of its libraries and cultural services.   more...

Thurrock: Bogus caller escapes with cash

Police are appealing for information after a bogus official conned his way into an elderly resident's home and stole cash.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Badminton: Caroline talent-spotted

Spotting talent at an early age is key to future success and that's something the sport of badminton is investing in.   more...

Soccer: Rocks hopeful of picking up points...

East Thurrock should pick up some points this week with matches at Barton and then on Monday at home against Cheshunt, both of whom are in the bottom half of the table.   more...

  
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