Stories for 21 March 2002

Basildon,Chelmsford,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Chelmsford City 2-3 Canvey Island (Essex Senior Cup semi-final)

Canvey won through to the Essex Senior Cup final for the fourth season running last night with a 3-2 success over Dr Martens League Chelmsford City at Billericay Town's New Lodge ground.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Appeal over death riddle

Detectives investigating the murder of a 57-year-old Laindon woman have issued an appeal for help in tracing two men seen minutes before she was found dead.   more...

Basildon: Sideburns clue to pervert

Police have warned schoolgirls and college students to be on their guard against a pervert with bushy sideburns.   more...

Billericay: Vigilantes on the prowl

Terrorised homeowners are resorting to vigilante action in an attempt to stamp out hooliganism, it has been revealed.   more...

Woman dies in A13 smash

A woman motorist has died following a horrific smash on the A13 last night.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

American football: Spartans return home to Basildon

American football is back in Basildon after a three-year break.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Castle Point: Animal circus ban campaign

Activists have demanded a total ban on animal circuses on land owned by Castle Point Council.   more...

Teenagers mugged for racing bikes

A teenage biking enthusiast and his friend were robbed of their bikes in broad daylight in Canvey.   more...

Benfleet: Teacher cleared of assault

A teacher has quit his Benfleet school by mutual agreement despite being cleared of assault on a pupil, it has been revealed.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Swimming: Keeley cleans up at national championship

Keeley Spooner is the toast of Canvey Island Swimming Club after claiming four gold medals in the BT Junior National Disabled Swimming Championships.   more...

Golf: Lovely day for Loveday

With the course very wet, and only just about fit for play, Castle Point was playing to its full length for the Durrant Shield.   more...

Tennis: Willson's county triumph

South Essex players had mixed fortunes when they took part in the Essex County LTA winter tournament finals at Redbridge.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock News

Vange, Corringham: Last chance for unstable Lady Red

A desperate appeal has been made for an animal lover to come forward to give a forlorn horse "her last chance".   more...

Chadwell St Mary, Basildon: Mum's meningitis horror

A mother has vowed she will never visit a hospital again after contracting meningitis during childbirth.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Margaretting: Double emergency for firemen

Chelmsford firefighters dealing with a difficult roof fire in Margaretting rushed to a nearby street after a mother collapsed in her home.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: Bat's amazing!

A bat signed by cricket legend Sir Don Bradman has been unearthed at Chelmsford's County Ground during renovation work.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Fright for woman in middle of night

A woman came face to face with an unknown man after looking out of her window in the middle of the night.   more...

Colchester: Boy, 15, assaults mother

A 15-year-old boy gripped his mother's neck until she could not breathe, a court heard.   more...

Colchester: Grant award for church

An historic church in Colchester's Dutch Quarter will become a valuable community resource thanks to a much-needed national lottery grant.   more...

Colchester: Towns back £12m arts centre plans

Moves to create a multi-million pound arts centre in Colchester have been backed by neighbouring towns.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Not all U's will be re-signed

Hard-hitting Colchester United boss Steve Whitton has revealed there will not be deals for every one of his players currently seeking new contracts.   more...

Soccer: U's duo may not make Wycombe clash

Colchester United first team regulars Ross Johnson and Joe Keith have emerged as doubts ahead of Saturday's clash at Wycombe.   more...

Soccer: Colchester United 2-1 Barnet (Avon Insurance Combination League)

Ben Cranfield and fit-again Adrian Coote scored goals in the Colchester United reserves' 2-1 win over Barnet.   more...

Soccer: Ipswich stars fight for reserves slot

Several established first-teamers will be bidding to forge their way back into George Burley's plans when Ipswich Town's reserves entertain Coventry today.   more...

Essex Business

Woodham: New homes boost town

The green light has been given to start work on 16 new homes close to the river in South Woodham Ferrers - bringing a cash windfall for the town.   more...

Basildon: Cutting out the Essex stereotype

A Basildon advertising agency has been set the challenge of breaking down the Essex boy and girl myth and encouraging tourists to discover `the real Essex'.   more...

Essex: Don't leave the tap on!

Essex water company bosses are backing a campaign to provide cleaner water to communities in poorer countries.   more...

South Essex: Slight rise in jobless total

Unemployment levels in south Essex crept up slightly last month, in spite of a surprise fall in the national figures.   more...

Harlow: Nortel's new job cuts

Telecoms giant Nortel Networks is cutting up to 350 jobs at three of its UK plants, including one in Harlow.   more...

Colchester: Jobs and benefits under one roof

A combined benefits agency and job centre is to be set up in Colchester as part of a radical overhaul.   more...

Braintree: Car showroom set to be built

A new vehicle showroom is set to be built in Braintree after plans for the building submitted by property developers Rosper Estates were approved.   more...

Thurrock: Opposition to port plan

Thurrock's top Tory has announced her group will be opposing plans to develop the Shell Haven site into a major container port.   more...

South Essex: Footie while you work...

Football-mad bosses are throwing their weight behind England's bid for World Cup glory by turning the big matches into a footie bonanza for their entire workforce.   more...

Essex Features

Tennis: It all added up for Reg

After 41 years as Wickford Tennis Club's treasurer Reg Iles figured it was time to stop balancing the books.   more...

Essex News

Clacton: Man jailed for ramming police car

The former managing director of a Clacton fast food restaurant has been jailed for smashing a van into a police car during an escape bid.   more...

Dovercourt: Yobs leave trail of damage

Police are hunting burglars who left a trail of "absolute devastation" and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.   more...

Essex: Wanted - male with four legs!

Essex Police has put out an urgent appeal to help find a male, aged 12 to 15 months and he must have four legs, a tail and a pedigree.   more...

Mid-Essex: The Pill blamed as 'male' fish change sex

Powerful doses of the female hormone oestrogen are creating hermaphrodite fish in the River Blackwater, says an Environment Agency study.   more...

Great Wakering: Kellie's in da house for Ali G premiere

Actress Kellie Bright rubbed shoulders with a host of stars last night at the premier of Ali G's new movie IndaHouse at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square.   more...

Brentwood: Activities for Easter at park

Enjoy the Easter break with an adventurous outdoors programme of activities, designed with the whole family in mind, at Thorndon Country Park.   more...

Woodham Walter: Car crash puzzled police

Police were baffled as to the cause of an accident in which an 80-year-old man died, an inquest heard.   more...

Witham: County's first cannabis cafe scheme

A mystery investor wants to open Essex's first ever cannabis cafe in Witham.   more...

Harold: Walk for a good cause

A challenge has been laid down to the Harold community to help raise money in a charity walk.   more...

Harold Hill: It's good to talk

People power has scored a victory in Harold Hill in the ongoing fight against youth nuisance and vandalism.   more...

Harwich: 20 school windows broken

Vandals have smashed more than 20 windows at The Harwich School. Police said 22 windows were smashed and would cost about £1,000 to replace.   more...

Brightlingsea: Vicar collars cash snatcher

A have-a-go vicar saved the day when he collared a thief trying to steal some charity boxes from a neighbouring chemist in Brightlingsea.   more...

Stansted: Campaign against new removals centre starts

Marches, petitions and a call for an emergency meeting are all to be pursued in a bid to stop an asylum seekers' removals centre being opened near Stansted Airport.   more...

Brentwood: Musical feast for town

Europe's largest youth music festival is coming to a Brentwood school for a day of music making on Saturday, March 23.   more...

Essex: 'Meet the victim' plan is effective

Success is being claimed for what is called a restorative justice project in Essex which confronts young offenders with the victims of their crimes.   more...

Maldon: Voluntary work wins top award

A schoolgirl from Maldon has won the prestigious Princess of Wales Memorial Award in recognition of her outstanding voluntary work.   more...

Latchingdon: Death of rider an accident

Motorcyclist Gary White, 36, died when he crashed into a car which pulled out in front of him, an inquest heard.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Rochford: Tributes to brave chairman

Touching tributes have been paid to Rochford District Council's chairman for battling through her year in office despite suffering from a serious illness.   more...

Southend: Carnival queen's first duty

Southend Carnival organisers have selected the line-up for this year's Carnival court.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Boxing: Gym fixes extra training for Hunt

It is all working out nicely for boxer Danny Hunt thanks to a new sponsorship deal.   more...

Soccer: Southend United 2-2 Luton Town (Avon Insurance Combination League)

Trialist striker Adam Wallace made his mark on his Southend United reserve team debut, during yesterday's 2-2 Roots Hall draw with Luton Town.   more...

Soccer: Hammers friendly for Shrimpers

Southend United have confirmed they will tackle Premiership neighbours West Ham at Roots Hall in a glamour pre-season friendly.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Chadwell St Mary: Reopening - chop chop!

A Chadwell St Mary club staged a grand reopening on Saturday after hard work from volunteers and donations from generous local businesses.   more...

Thurrock: Councillors welcome referendum move

The Government's announcement of a referendum on whether Thurrock should have an elected mayor or not has been welcomed by councillors who voted in favour of the scheme in the summer.   more...

Thurrock: Education chief hosts celebration

The director of education in Thurrock has been celebrating success with many of the borough's school pupils, parents and teachers.   more...

Thurrock: Thumbs Down to nuisance

Crime and anti-social behaviour in Thurrock is to be targeted in a publicity campaign launched by Thurrock Council.   more...

Thurrock: Council plots referendum response

Thurrock Council is planning a "strong" response to the Government's decision to seek a referendum for an elected mayor in the borough.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Rocks in a hard place

East Thurrock are back in action after a much needed break, but it could turn ugly.   more...

Badminton: Wall in top form

Rebecca Wall was in fine form at the English Schools' U/16 Hampshire tournament.   more...

Kick-boxing: Big bout at Purfleet

There's a big night of kick-boxing at the Circus Tavern, Purfleet, on Sunday and much for the Aveley Club to look forward to.   more...

Soccer: Aveley must end nightmare run

Aveley will surely wake from their nightmare against Camberley.   more...

Motorsport: Bangers and smash served

Arena-Essex hosts a Banger World Championship qualifier on Sunday with a high-class field promising thrills at the Purfleet track.   more...

  
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