Stories for 6 March 2002

Basildon,Colchester,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer round-up: Trophy heartbreak for Essex sides....

Both Essex sides still in the FA Umbro Trophy were knocked out of the competition last night.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Careless smokers warned of fire tragedies

The fire service today warned people in Basildon they are "at risk" from fires started by cigarettes.   more...

Basildon, Canvey: Gang assaults teenager

Detectives are hunting a gang of youths who attacked a teenager leaving him with a severe cut to his face.   more...

Billericay: Holiday plan for Belarus children

A holiday in Billericay is just the medicine for a group of 10 children from Belarus who are still affected by the Chernobyl nuclear reactor explosion years after the blast.   more...

Basildon: Councillor closes door on reptile fair

A major reptile group has been refused a licence to hold a one-day fair in Basildon later this month, council officials have announced.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: King is upbeat despite loss

Canvey soccer boss Jeff King refused to be downhearted after seeing his side's love affair with non-league soccer's top knockout competition -- the FA Umbro Trophy -- come to an end.   more...

Soccer: Yeovil Town 2-1 Canvey Island (FA Umbro Trophy)

Yeovil Town took their unbeaten run in all games to 16 last night as a 2-1 home win over brave Ryman League Premier Division leaders Canvey Island saw them through to the quarter-finals of the FA Umbro Trophy.   more...

Soccer: St Albans City 0-0 Billericay Town (Ryman Premier League)

Former Kingstonian goalkeeper Jerome John made his Billericay Town debut last night -- and pulled off a fine 67th minute save to ensure the visitors picked up a Ryman League Premier Division point.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Business

Chelmsford: Marconi firm sale fear

Hundreds of Marconi workers could face upheaval as the troubled company admits it could sell off one of its Chelmsford businesses.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: New late-night venue for town

Chelmsford town centre could entertain nearly 7,000 revellers a night this summer as yet another late-night venue is granted a licence.   more...

Chelmsford: Museum exploring 'discovery zone'

Chelmsford Museum wants to create a new "discovery zone" with a lottery grant for a £500,000 improvement - the first major one since they moved in 1930.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Golf: Women brave weather for Scramble

The ladies section at Forrester Park Golf Club definitely drew the short straw with the weather this week, as their competition, 12-hole pairs Texas Scramble, was played in a wind strong enough to move balls on the green.   more...

Darts: Cup takes centre stage

The Knockout Cup Semi-Finals second leg matches take centre stage in this week's Chelmsford and District Darts League round-up.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: U's team up with hospital

A private hospital and a professional football club have joined forces to promote essential health issues across north Essex.   more...

Colchester: Soldiers set to remember war

Twenty years after the Falklands War, more than 100 Colchester soldiers are heading off to the South Atlantic   more...

Colchester: Gun raid on video store

An armed robber threatened a Colchester video shop worker with a gun to steal just £50.   more...

Colchester: Firefighters rescue knifeman from roof

A knife-wielding man had to be rescued from a railway station roof by emergency services.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Burley wants Blues to stick together

George Burley has urged his troops to stick together and operate as a unit ahead of tonight's clash at Elland Road.   more...

Soccer: Colchester United 1-3 Stoke City (Nationwide Division Two)

Two goals, against the run of play, in three frantic minutes before half-time broke Colchester United's hearts and sent promotion-seeking Stoke a step nearer to the First Division.   more...

Soccer: Marcus - we have to look forward

Marcus Bent believes Ipswich Town must look forward in their quest to stave off relegation from the Premiership.   more...

Essex Business

South Woodham: 'New shops scared off by high rates'

High business rates are discouraging new traders and shopkeepers from setting up in a forgotten south Essex town, a senior councillor claims.   more...

Essex: New trade centre praised

A new Essex international trade centre is being hailed as the most advanced partnership between the public and private sector in the country.   more...

Witham: Industrial centre is put on hold

Councillors have voted to defer consideration of a major new industrial development between Witham and Rivenhall.   more...

Basildon: Nightspot proving big hit

The latest nightspot to hit Basildon has proved so popular it has smashed national sales figures, it has been revealed.   more...

Essex Live Music

Live Music round-up: Phrogs get single-d out

Way-hey. The Phrogs are back in action and not a moment too soon.   more...

Essex News

Essex: Coastline work needed on sea defences

More than £500,000 needs to be spent on improving and maintaining sea defences along the Tendring coastline over the next year, it has been revealed.   more...

Tendring: Schools get top marks for English

Three schools are leading the way when it comes to teaching youngsters English.   more...

Canvey: Mobile mast gets thumbs down

A massive mobile phone mast planned for The Point, Canvey, has been rejected by Castle Point Council's planning committee.   more...

Clacton, Harwich: Urgent talks on NHS unit

A call has been made for urgent talks over services provided at Clacton and Harwich hospitals   more...

South Weald: Campaigners put brakes on protest

Rural campaigners have put the brakes on a mass road protest after a top level meeting was placed on the table.   more...

Billericay: Bank trainees jumping for Taylor

Missing out on school and seeing her friends is something Tayler Cronly-Dillon, of Billericay, has become all too used to because her brittle bones break easily.   more...

Westcliff: Pets get free dental check

Merry mutts and fun-filled felines will be making the most of national Pet Smile Month during March.   more...

Harwich: Footballer suffers damaging blow

A talented footballer has suffered a major blow to his career after he was injured during a match.   more...

Pitsea: The fridge graveyard

Pitsea tip is being used to store more than 1,000 fridges and freezers as the county desperately tries to deal with tough new EU rules.   more...

Thieves target church again

A vicar has spoken of his upset and annoyance after a church roof was targeted by thieves for the second time in less than a year.   more...

Harwich: Building bridges with Holland

An intercontinental weekend aimed at building bridges between Harwich and Holland has been secured.   more...

Hockley: MP fights for Twin Towers widow

Tory MP Bob Spink today vowed to help a widow facing deportation from America after her husband was killed in the Twin Towers tragedy.   more...

Great Dunmow: Flood prevention meeting called

Residents of Church End and Riverside in Great Dunmow have been asked to attend a public meeting to discuss flood prevention.   more...

Jaywick: Knitted for the Jubilee

A Jubilee celebration will be decorated in unique style - with hand-knitted bunting.   more...

Brentwood: Freak holiday accident led to death

A freak accident saw the last night of a holiday in Florida, USA, turn to tragedy for a Brentwood couple.   more...

Brentwood: Power cut hits town centre

A power cut caused havoc in and around Brentwood town centre as electricity failed at many bars, restaurants and homes.   more...

Bradfield: Topsy, 90, enters the cyber world

Topsy Agnew may be in her 90s but it hasn't stopped her entering the new cyber world.   more...

Parkeston: Fruit machines raided

Burglars stole £1,000 when they raided fruit machines at a Parkeston social club.   more...

Witham: Braids girl back at school

Schoolgirl Faye Cowig is back at lessons after taking out her controversial braids.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Braintree 1 - 2 Margate (FA Umbro Trophy)

Braintree failed to force this tie into extra-time after their late goal had sparked a dramatic finale.   more...

Soccer: Fierce pride in FA display

Braintree boss Ben Embery said he was 'fiercely proud' of his players after they crashed 2-1 to Margate.   more...

Soccer: Ashford Town 1-3 Great Wakering Rovers (Ryman Division Two)

Wakering stepped up their Ryman League Second Division honours bid with a 3-1 win at Ashford.   more...

Netball: A team triumphs in Shield

Lee Chapel proved the truth of the old adage "happiness begins at home" when they hosted the Basildon and District Netball Knockout Shield on their own grounds at The Knares.   more...

Angling: Dave lands one to carp about

Northlands Park regular Dave Robertson is enjoying a tremendous run of success at the venue, topping his latest haul with a personal best 23lb mirror carp.   more...

Essex,Southend Business

Southend, Rochford: Warning over forged notes

Police today issued a warning to shopkeepers in Southend and Rochford to be on the lookout for forged money.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Hospital treated patient 'like a leper'

An elderly man was treated "like a leper" in Southend Hospital after he contracted two hospital bugs following surgery, it was claimed today.   more...

Southend: Priory Crescent widening plan agreed

Southend Council's cabinet has given unanimous backing for controversial plans to widen Priory Crescent.   more...

Southend: Mobile taken at knife point

A man froze in terror when a robber held a knife to his throat and made off with his mobile phone.   more...

Southend: Wacky hairstyles on display

Trainee hairdressers will be creating wild and wacky hairstyles to show off their talent.   more...

Southend: Supicious fire in hospital grounds

Firefighters today revealed a blaze which gutted the roof of a derelict building in the grounds of Rochford Hospital was being treated as suspicious.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Carlisle United 0-0 Southend United (Nationwide Division Three)

Southend United stretched their unbeaten Third Division run to three matches with a hard fought 0-0 draw at Carlisle United last night.   more...

Soccer: Newman praise after stalemate

Southend United boss Rob Newman praised his side for a professional performance during difficult circumstances, following last night's 0-0 draw at Carlisle.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Grays: Nappies factory fire

Firefighters were this morning still at the scene of a suspicious blaze at a former disposable nappies factory.   more...

Thurrock: Experts at shopping centre's garden show

The Lakeside Shopping Centre launches its annual Flower and Garden Show on Monday for a week of horticultural celebration with talks, demonstrations and practical advice aimed at helping you create your dream garden.   more...

Grays: Worldwide focus on food production

Members of the Fair Trade Foundation will be manning a stand in Grays Town Centre next Saturday to highlight the shameful treatment of small producers by the world food trade.   more...

Tilbury, Grays: New sensory equipment from restaurant

Youngsters were treated to a party and £2,000 towards new sensory equipment thanks to popular fast-food restaurant character Ronald McDonald.   more...

  
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