Stories for 4 March 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Muslim urges war restraint

A leader of Basildon's Muslim community has urged Tony Blair to stop his support for action against Iraq in the West's continuing "war on terrorism".   more...

Basildon: Stab victim saves attacker from jail

A young mum who was stabbed, punched and kicked by her "loving" partner has saved him from going to jail.   more...

Basildon: Services pledge over tax rise

Basildon homeowners were today promised a major boost in services - including a major clean-up campaign -- in return for an inflation-busting 9.6 per cent increase in council tax.   more...

Basildon: Hi-tech bid to cut car crime

A lightning-fast piece of technology is helping police bust car crime across Basildon.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: Billericay Town 2-0 Aldershot (Ryman Premier League)

One of the most amazing incidents I've witnessed on a soccer pitch in 30 years of reporting the game at non-league level highlighted this eagerly-awaited clash at New Lodge.   more...

Soccer: Billericay Town 2-0 Aldershot (Ryman League Premier Division)

Disgraced Aldershot left New Lodge with nine men and a 2-0 defeat on Saturday as Billericay scooped three easy points.   more...

Soccer: Hendon 0-1 Canvey Island (Ryman League Premier Division)

Canvey scraped through this battle at lowly Hendon to maintain their eight point advantage at the top of the Ryman Premier.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Benfleet: Charity man's field of dreams

A man has told of his dream to transform playing fields in Benfleet after he was given the green light to set up his own charity.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Crane goes after 6 months

One of the most dominating sights on Colchester's skyline is no more.   more...

Colchester: Friends injured by hit-and-run driver

Two people were left with serious injuries after falling victim to a hit-and-run driver as they headed home after a night out in Colchester.   more...

Colchester: Three sought in stabbing probe

Police hunting three men after a 26-year-old soldier was stabbed in Colchester are hoping this CCTV footage will help track them down.   more...

Colchester: On mission to cut down on violence

A councillor was set to sample Colchester's nightlife at the weekend as he bids to determine what can be done to stamp out drunken violence.   more...

Colchester: Medics to send aid to Afghans

Army medics in Colchester are transporting $3m of much-needed medicines and equipment to help mothers and children in Afghanistan.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Ipswich Town 1-3 Southampton (FA Barclaycard Premiership)

At the risk of sounding melodramatic, this setback represented something of a catastrophe for struggling Ipswich Town.   more...

Soccer: U's praised by former boss Wadsworth

Oldham boss Mick Wadsworth was delighted to take three points off the U's one of his former clubs.   more...

Soccer: Oldham Athletic 4-1 Colchester United (Nationwide Division Two)

Football can be such a cruel game as Colchester found to their cost at promotion-chasing Oldham's Boundary Park.   more...

Soccer: Oldham Athletic 4 Colchester United 1 (Nationwide Division Two)

Colchester United surrendered their five-match undefeated record at promotion chasing Oldham Athletic where the scoreline somewhat flattered the home team.   more...

Essex Business

Colchester: New road could be dug up

Colchester faces the possibility of a large part of its new northern approach road being dug up as soon as it is completed - at a cost of millions.   more...

Southend: Pier for future to be unveiled

A futuristic entrance to Southend Pier with a transport link to the town centre is to be unveiled tomorrow.   more...

South Essex: Maplin faces rival Thames airport plan

Tory MP Sir Teddy Taylor has insisted Maplin sands off Foulness remains the Government's preferred option for a third London airport.   more...

Leigh: Building on past success

Ambitious architectural ironmongery firm Essex Fittings has unveiled new signings to its management team.   more...

Canvey: Back to work

Canvey boatbuilders today heaved a huge sigh of relief after their jobs were secured with the launch of a new Essex-based yacht company.   more...

Essex: Link up for Euro possibilities

Business Link for Essex is to give companies tips on how to win business from the European Commission and claim a slice of its multi-billion pound budget.   more...

Essex News

Essex: Unions' threat to strike

Essex could be heading for a spring of strike action affecting services from postal deliveries to refuse collection   more...

Billericay: No problems off pitch

Fears of violent brawls at a south Essex football match proved groundless.   more...

Essex: Off-peak rail fares to rise

Rail passengers in Essex are set for more bad news after operators today announced plans to raise prices on thousands of off-peak network railcard fares.   more...

Clacton: Space shuttle's town link

Space shuttle Columbia and a crew of seven blasted into orbit carrying a camera partly designed by a former Clacton schoolboy.   more...

Essex: Success for Operation Relentless

A high profile crackdown on burglary and car crime was today declared a success, with 149 arrests in four days.   more...

Clacton: Charity dance proves a hit

A charity global dance in Clacton has proved a great success.   more...

Hatfield Peverel: Pensioner, 72, killed in A12 car accident

A pensioner has died following a road accident on the A12 at Hatfield Peverel.   more...

Essex: Ex-policeman condemns rules

The retired longest serving detective with Essex Police has said there are too many rules and regulations for today's officers.   more...

Colchester: Help me catch yobs who did this

A cafe owner today appealed for help in catching three teenagers who assaulted him as he walked home from work.   more...

Witham: Bridlepath turned into second dump

A picturesque bridlepath has been turned into "Witham's second tip".   more...

Southend: Marathon man David wheels in the money

Being in a wheelchair does not mean you have to wave goodbye to sporting achievements.   more...

Benfleet: Concern over club badgers

Concerned Don Donaldson fears landscaping work being undertaken by Boyce Hill Golf Club in Benfleet is endangering the safety of badgers' setts in the area.   more...

Essex: Notschool alternative

Young people who are not attending school may be offered an alternative way of learning called Notschool.   more...

Stansted: Knife was used for barbecue

A plane passenger found with a butterfly knife at Stansted Airport has been cleared by a cour of having the knife as an offensive weapon.   more...

Jaywick: Probe after arson attack

Investigations were today continuing into an arson attack on a bungalow in Jaywick.   more...

Clacton: Vandals wreck new cafe signs

A seafront cafe owner today hit out at vandals who caused £1,500 worth of damage just days before he was due to open for the new season.   more...

Southend: Lib Dem's call for 7 per cent council tax rise

Southend's Lib Dem leader has called for a bigger rise in council tax next year to remove controversial waste tip charges and boost highway improvements.   more...

Colchester: Phil vows to stay on hunger strike until PM helps

Journalist Phil Such today vowed to keep up his hunger strike until Prime Minister Tony Blair takes up his challenge to reopen the debate over legalising voluntary euthanasia.   more...

Great Saling: Caravan bid for workers

More than 50 caravans could be stationed on land in Great Saling to house people building the new A120.   more...

Tendring: District to share in £169m handout

Tendring is one of only six communities in the East of England which will share in a £169m pot to be handed out to deprived areas across the country.   more...

Harwich: Ferry's bid to boost tourism

A new ferry service has been launched from Harwich to Germany with the promise of a multi-million pound boost for the area.   more...

Marks Tey: Mystery over strange craft in sky

A strange craft hovering in the night sky over Marks Tey has left residents asking questions.   more...

Manningtree: Robbers fail to get cash in armed raid

Two armed raiders fled empty-handed after trying to rob a building society.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Hampton & Richmond Borough 1-1 Heybridge Swifts (Ryman League Premier Division)

Heybridge were unfortunate to leave the leafy confines of Hampton with a solitary point after the sort of display that merited all three.   more...

Soccer: Braintree Town 2-1 Croydon (Ryman League Premier Division)

Braintree made heavy weather of bottom club Croydon's challenge on Saturday, emerging narrow 2-1 winners.   more...

Soccer: Sensational Jam-makers

Tiptree United booked a place in the FA Carlsberg Vase semi-finals against Suffolk neighbours Sudbury Town with a sensational 2-1 extra-time win at Sussex League runaway leaders Burgess Hill Town.   more...

Soccer: Aylesbury United 3-3 Bishop's Stortford (Ryman League Division One)

863 spectators saw the top two battle it out in the Ryman Division One clash of the day, with Vinnie John's late equaliser for Stortford salvaging a point.   more...

Soccer: Ryman League Round-Up (Divisions 2 and 3)

East Thurrock United missed out on the chance to go top of Ryman Division Two for the first time this season, falling 2-1 at home to Leatherhead.   more...

Soccer: Harlow Town 1-2 Oxford City (Ryman League Division One)

Harlow slipped further back from the Ryman Division One promotion hunt with a home defeat to Oxford City.   more...

Soccer: Burgess Hill Town 1 - 2 Tiptree United (AET) (FA Carlsberg Vase)

The Jam-makers are just two steps from heaven after booking their place in the semi-final of the second biggest non-League cup competition.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Pier for future to be unveiled

A futuristic entrance to Southend Pier with a transport link to the town centre is to be unveiled tomorrow.   more...

Southend: Road Crash

A girl of 16 had an amazing road crash escape after she was trapped in the wreckage of a brand new MG sports car.   more...

Leigh: Burglar takes cash

A burglar who got into a Leigh business made off with £500.   more...

Westcliff: Sheltered housing on hotel site

Plans to build 96 sheltered homes on the former Queen's Hotel site in Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, have finally been given the green light.   more...

Westcliff: Three treated after fire

Three children have been treated for smoke inhalation in hospital after a fire swept through their home.   more...

Southend: Peaceful tree protest

Eco-protesters took to the trees in a Swampy-style protest at plans for a £3.5million road widening scheme in Southend.   more...

Southend: Soul singer killed

A Southend singer who starred with chart-topping dance band Soul II Soul was run over and killed as she fled a store after being caught shoplifting, police said today.   more...

Southend: House Fire

Three children were taken to hospital afer inhaling smoke from a fire in their home early Sunday morning.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Cort poised to sign

Southend United defender Leon Cort lifted the gloom from Saturday's 2-2 Third Division Roots Hall draw with Oxford by revealing he planned to sign a new contract with Blues this week.   more...

Southend United 2-2 Oxford United (Nationwide Division Three)

Southend United picked up a point after throwing away a two-goal lead at Roots Hall this afternoon.   more...

Soccer: Woody's Blues nostalgia

Goalkeeper Andy Woodman admitted he still missed life at Roots Hall as he prepared to make his first return to Southend United with his current Oxford team-mates.   more...

Soccer: Southend United 2-2 Oxford United (Nationwide Division Three)

Southend United goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan's stunning one-handed save prevented Oxford from taking a first minute lead during Saturday's Roots Hall clash.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Lord Puttnam is guest speaker

Film producer Lord David Puttnam will be the guest speaker when the Thurrock Association of Governors holds its spring conference next month.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Grays Athletic 2-0 Kingstonian (Ryman League Premier Division)

Grays comfortably disposed of Kingstonian at Bridge Road on Saturday, running out 2-0 winners.   more...

Soccer: East Thurrock 2-1 Leatherhead (Ryman Second)

East Thurrock United missed out on the chance to go top of Ryman Division Two for the first time this season, falling 2-1 at home to Leatherhead.   more...

Soccer: Harrow 1-2 Purfleet (Ryman League Premier Division)

Purfleet climbed to 6th in the Ryman Premier with victory at Harrow Borough on Saturday.   more...

  
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