Stories for 27 March 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Billericay: You can bank on a better lake

Work has started on strengthening the banks of the lake and building a new bird feeding area in Lake Meadows at Billericay.   more...

Billericay: Hunt for owners of booty in shed

Long lost property has been discovered by police and the owners are being hunted.   more...

Langdon: We're going bark to the future

Several hundred visitors poured into the Langdon Nature Reserve where Essex Wildlife Trust staged one of its most successful craft days.   more...

Basildon: Info screens start at court

New information screens have gone live for the first time at Basildon Crown Court.   more...

Basildon: Tot lost for ten hours

Police were left scratching their heads after they found a three-year-old boy wandering the streets - ten hours before his parents noticed he was missing.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Angling: Park stocks up with new carp

The Gloucester Park fish stocks have received a further boost with the introduction of 45 quality carp and several hundred pounds of roach.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Benfleet: Fears over closure of respite centre

A respite centre for children with physical disabilities is set to shut down - leaving parents without access to vital care, it has been revealed.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Gregory sends fans wild

Hundreds of Canvey fans went to Kent last night to watch their soccer heroes beat their main rivals and step up their bid to play in non-league football's top competition.   more...

Soccer: Win puts Gulls in driving seat

Canvey soccer boss Jeff King admitted to being a proud man as his side firmly established themselves as favourites for the Ryman League Premier Division title - and a place in the Nationwide Conference - with last night's 1-0 win at close rivals Gravesend.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: New views on cathedral

Cathedral-goers in Chelmsford are to get their own council.   more...

Chelmsford: Stag night date 'inappropriate'

A night of 'blue' entertainment for men organised at a parish council venue has been branded "inappropriate".   more...

Mid-Essex: Police advice to foil 'time bandits'

Police want owners of grandfather clocks to photograph them as 'time bandits' continue to pillage isolated country houses of antique timepieces.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Ryan's robot is a micro marvel

A young boffin's creation outwitted all-comers in a national competition.   more...

Colchester: Chance to dance at town's free festival

As plans for the third Colchester Free Festival continue to progress, organisers have announced another addition to the line-up   more...

Colchester: Have-a-go hero sees off thugs

A Colchester man successfully fought off two youths armed with a stick who tried to rob him.   more...

Crash victim helped by off-duty nurse

A teenager has praised an off-duty nurse who stopped to help her after she was involved in an accident.   more...

Colchester: Military links to be on display?

The Garrison could become a focal point of the town's social history collection amid plans to review the way the exhibits are displayed.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: U's Lua Lua bid fails

An audacious bid to bring former Colchester United whizz-kid Lomana Tresor Lua Lua back to Layer Road has fallen on stony ground.   more...

Soccer: Ipswich Bent on upward progress

Marcus Bent believes confidence is rising in the Ipswich Town camp despite the Blues sliding back into the bottom three of the Premiership.   more...

Soccer: Croft to swap Ipswich for Watford?

Ipswich Town's Gary Croft was today on the verge of agreeing a loan move to Second Division Cardiff City.   more...

Colchester,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: ITV Digital in administration

Colchester United and Southend United face having to tighten their financial belts as ITV Digital applied to be put into administration today.   more...

Essex Business

Clacton: Factory fire may be arson

Arson has not been ruled out as the cause of an overnight blaze which resulted in tens of thousands of pounds damage at a Clacton factory.   more...

Southend: KeyMed staff's joy

Bosses at Southend medical equipment manufacturer KeyMed are celebrating after being named one of the UK's top companies.   more...

Clacton: Demand for watersport investment

A Government cash boost must be sought to breath new life into Tendring's watersports industry, according to a local councillor.   more...

Brentwood, Billericay: Breaking down barriers to technology

Breaking down the barriers to learning new computer skills is the aim of a new education initiative getting underway next month.   more...

Wickford: Water firm may appeal over fine

A water company fined £200,000 for a sewage leak which killed hundreds of fish has confirmed it is considering launching an appeal.   more...

Leigh: Quality schools fuel property boom

House prices in Leigh are booming in prestigious schools' catchment areas, it has been revealed.   more...

Southend: Threat of post strike

The threat of fresh industrial action is hanging over Southend as post union officials said they would not tolerate compulsory lay-offs at Consignia.   more...

Chelmsford: Salon's alarm to halt thieves

A hair salon has been hit by burglars for the third time in six months.   more...

South Essex: Sid jumps on board for c2c

Former EastEnders star Sid Owen was on hand to launch rail company c2c's new fleet of hi-tech trains, said to make the line the "envy of the entire UK network."   more...

Essex Chamber

Warning on data register

Warning on data register SMALL firms are falling victim to a scheme where they pay three times the price to notify, or register, under the Data Protection Act.  more...

Internet poll on reliability and quality of trains

The impact of the rail service on business is to be highlighted by the British Chambers of Commerce.  more...

Firms await budget

Businesses are now eagerly awaiting the Budget, which has been confirmed for April 17.  more...

Rory gives speech

The fifth annual dinner of the Essex Chambers of Commerce is to take place on April 12 at the Fennes Estate, Braintree.  more...

EU bosses told to 'think small'

European leaders are being urged to provide an environment in which small businesses can thrive.  more...

Confidence in services increases

A report showing a rise in confidence by the UK's service sector has been welcomed by David Crozier, chief executive of Essex Chambers of Commerce.  more...

Lobby to cut the red tape.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is to lobby the Department of Trade and Industry to remove red tape tying up many businesses.  more...

Support for rural businesses

Support for rural businesses is to be provided through a new county network.  more...

Small businesses will be going online

Small businesses will be going online through a support group which is to be launched by the Essex Chambers of Commerce on April 10 at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Rivenhall.  more...

Flying to Finland

Entrepreneurs from Essex will be heading to Finland and Estonia later this year on the next trade mission, organised through the Chambers of Commerce.   more...

Tailored training studio

Training for managers and their staff is provided at the internet studio at the Colchester office of Essex Chambers of Commerce.  more...

High staff fraud risk

Employers in the South-East run the greatest risk from staff fraud because they have one of the highest levels of annual workforce turnover, a new report has revealed.  more...

Networking lunch

THE next networking lunch for the Essex Chambers of Commerce is being sponsored by Trade Partners, Business Link for Essex and UK Online for Business at the Marks Tey Hotel on April 18.  more...

New Members

Ortho-Med (Supplies) Ltd, Colchester 01206 384747  more...

Essex News

Harwich: Eye ops postponed as equipment fails

More than 100 patients have had their eye operations postponed after a piece of equipment failed at Harwich Hospital.   more...

Essex: Students face no transport

Teenagers could face difficulties getting to their colleges and sixth forms after a plan to withdraw transport provisions for over 16s got the go-ahead.   more...

Witham: 'Best' skateboard park site selected

The possibility of Witham getting a skateboarding park is looking more and more promising.   more...

Thorrington: Horse rescue couple in need

Thorrington's Horse Rescue Unit has recruited some helping hands - thanks to a story in the Evening Gazette   more...

Walton: Thud, thud of balls annoys residents

Angry residents have won the first round of their fight to stop a multi-sports play area opening at the bottom of their gardens.   more...

Braintree: Barbara gets the boot from Labour

High profile Braintree councillor Barbara Buchan is shocked at being thrown out of the Labour Party for breaking its rules.   more...

Walton: Bid to rescue town carnival

A last-ditch bid has been launched in an effort to save Walton's popular carnival.   more...

Braintree: Chapel Hill vandalised

Vandals have targeted failing Chapel Hill Primary School in Braintree - just hours after the decision was made to close it.   more...

Witham: Man stabbed couple

A jealous boyfriend stabbed both his long-term partner and his love rival with a 12-inch blade after discovering they were having a relationship together.   more...

Harwich: Call for more litter bins

Vandalised bins are creating a litter problem in Harwich and a group has decided to take action to clean up.   more...

Ingatestone: Residents' flood fears over development

Anxious residents who live in constant fear of flooding are worried that a proposed housing development could add to their nightmare.   more...

Harwich: Historic foot ferry on target for launch date

Harwich's historic foot ferry is set to be launched again after a £20,000 renovation programme.   more...

Brentwood: Fundraisers wanted for hospice

Yout are never too old to make a difference - that's the message from Saint Francis Hospice fundraisers.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Clacton tipped for cup glory

Manager Mick Potter believes the mental approach of his Clacton Town players could be crucial in tonight's Jewson League Cup final against Dereham.   more...

Soccer: Kingstonian 0-2 Braintree Town (Ryman League Premier Division)

Goals from Bradley Quinton and Mark Jones gave Braintree their third away win in a row.   more...

Cricket: Pupils bowled over by return to the crease

Youngsters have been bowled over by the return of cricket to William de Ferrers School.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Leisure call to volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help adults with learning difficulties get out and about.   more...

Southend: Former addict stole CDs

A former heroin addict who admitted stealing ten CDs worth £100 must wait three months to hear his punishment.   more...

Southend: Gang rapes - five quizzed

Five youths are being quizzed by police in connection with a brutal gang rape of three teenage girls on Southend seafront.   more...

Southend: Girls dish up top designs

These creative youngsters were handed success on a plate - but not without a lot of hard work beforehand!   more...

Thundersley: Lions set to quit vandal-hit hall

Persistent vandalism and rising maintenance costs mean Castle Point Lions Club will not be renewing the lease on Thundersley's Swans Green Hall.   more...

Southend: Seafront patrols stepped up

Seafront police patrols have been stepped up to reassure the public in the wake of attacks which have shocked the community.   more...

Southend: Woman, 92, faced burglar

A woman of 92 came face-to-face with a burglar as conmen and thieves continue to target elderly people in Southend.   more...

Southend: Seven more arrested in rapes probe

Seven more youths have been arrested as part of the investigation into a gang rape of three teenage girls on Southend seafront at the weekend.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Swimming: Games hopeful Nat takes three medals

Nathalie Brown warmed up for next month's Commonwealth Games trials with a triple medal haul at the Essex Championships.   more...

Badminton: Mixed fortunes for Eastwood

Eastwood have suffered mixed fortunes in the mixed Premier Division of the Southend and District Badminton League.   more...

Soccer: Blues promotion aim prompts Maher to sign

Kevin Maher has finally agreed to commit his future to Southend United, after Blues promised to keep the midfielder informed about interest from higher division clubs.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Go-kart fanatics let life flash by

Speedy fundraisers have boosted a club's coffers by having a day of motoring fun.   more...

  
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