Stories for 10 April 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Hungry shopper is jailed for £500 till raid

Hungry Dean Toms popped into a shop to buy chocolate - and ended up grabbing £500 from the till.   more...

Billericay: Inner Wheel bears all for contest

A much-loved grizzly bear helped Billericay's Inner Wheel Rotary Society scoop an award for story writing.   more...

Basildon: Denise may quit UK

Basildon's Broadway star, Denise Van Outen, whose role in the show Chicago won rave reviews, says she may quit Britain for good.   more...

Pitsea: Toxic ash is no risk, repeats minister

The Environment minister Michael Meacher has again said the use of toxic ash at Pitsea Tip does not pose a "significant risk" to human health or the environment.   more...

Billericay: Torch used in attack on car

Irate Jonathan Graham decided to get revenge on the boyfriend of his former girlfriend, a court heard.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Angling: Smaller is better for Steve

Gloucester Park season ticket holder Steve Collier scaled his tackle down to take a cracking bag of five carp and numerous tench despite the weekend's bright sunshine and easterly gales.   more...

Angling: Monster fish is all Thai-ed up

Bowers Gifford electrician Scott Davis got the shock of his life when he reeled in a monster fish in Thailand.   more...

Soccer: Business park threat to Basildon's plans

Basildon Football Club's plans to redevelop scrubland in the town appear to be in tatters after it emerged the site is likely to be sold for commercial use.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Hullbridge: Yacht club plan set for refusal

Plans for an extension to the Brandy Hole Yacht Club in Kingsmans Farm Road, Hullbridge, are being recommended for refusal to Rochford district councillors.   more...

Canvey: Gemma's building on her Nationwide career

TV starlet Gemma Cray is wowing viewers across the country after landing a starring role in a national ad campaign.   more...

Hullbridge: Racist attack on restaurant

Three teenagers are facing prison after yelling racist abuse and hurling missiles at an Indian restaurant.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Netball: Queens of the court

It has been another exciting year for netball teams in the area, with south Essex school teams scooping an impressive range of prizes.   more...

Gymnastics: Basildon squad's six of the best

IN the recent regional championships for club grades six, South Essex Gym Club members qualified to represent the east region in the national finals.   more...

Motor racing: Gladman back on track for start of season

Benfleet racer John Gladman is revving up for the start of the new Caterham Superlight Challenge - and he's looking to go one better than last year.   more...

Soccer: Gulls title hopes suffer setback

Gravesend and Northfleet emerged favourites to win the gripping race for the Ryman League Premier division title last night when they edged two points clear of Canvey Island at the top.   more...

Chelmsford,Colchester,Essex Sport

Women's soccer: Chelmsford Ladies 3-2 Colchester United Ladies (Women's Cup)

Chelmsford City scored a thrilling comeback victory in extra time with Danielle Hoy netting twice as the Clarets lifted their fifth Women's Cup title at Maldon Town.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Teenager stamped on victim's head

Street violence caught on CCTV in Chelmsford showed a teenager stamping on another youth's head.   more...

Mid-Essex: Three fall victim to conmen

Three pensioners in mid-Essex have fallen victim to thieves who conned their way into their homes.   more...

Mid-Essex: World boat trip delayed

Nige, the mysterious seaman who is planning to sail across the world from Heybridge Basin, is near to completing work on his home-made catamaran but has delayed his trip.   more...

Hatfield Peverel: Takeaway worker assaulted

A 32-year-old Hatfield Peverel takeaway worker suffered a fractured skull after being felled from behind by two bogus customers.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Golf: Chelmsford springs into life

April activity has burst out all over the place at Chelmsford Golf Club.   more...

Hockey: Chelmsford 4-2 Stourport (English Hockey League Division One)

Chelmsford secured their Division One future with a comprehensive 4-2 victory at struggling Stourport on Sunday.   more...

Cricket: Surrey pace duo put Essex to the sword

Quality pace bowling from Martin Bicknell and Alex Tudor brought Essex crashing down to earth at Chelmsford as they suffered a 101-run defeat in their 50-over clash with Surrey.   more...

Table tennis: Danbury hogging the limelight

The Danbury Club have dominated the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League's Veterans KO Cup for as long as most people can remember, having provided the winners for the last seven years.   more...

Cricket: Early Flower makes Essex smile

Essex cricket fans have been handed a pre-season boost with news of the early arrival of star overseas player Andy Flower.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: School smell decision

A statement is expected today on a Colchester school which was shut by a mystery gas smell.   more...

Colchester: End of the line for town's nightclub

A small piece of the history of Colchester is coming to an end.   more...

Colchester: Workers discover skulls at Castle

Human skulls and other remains have been discovered around Colchester Castle.   more...

Stanway: Vicar dashes from hospital to christen own grandson

Baby Charlie Iglesias will have a tale to tell his friends when he grows up - thanks to his proud grandad.   more...

Colchester: London service in memory of Mary

A memorial service for broadcasting standards campaigner Mary Whitehouse was being held today.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Holland says Ipswich still have a prayer

Matt Holland believes Ipswich Town can still defy the odds and secure another season in the Premiership.   more...

Soccer: Problem for Peralta

Sixto Peralta is the latest fitness doubt for Ipswich Town's next game at Arsenal on April 21.   more...

Essex Business

Dovercourt: Residents vow to fight new homes

A new action group has been started to fight a housing development in Dovercourt.   more...

Braintree: Business award for Jackie

Jackie Stoneman, of Key Personnel and Select Recruitment, has achieved runner-up in the East Anglian Business Women of the Year Award for 2001.   more...

South Essex: 'Super-port will jam our roads'

Urgent talks are planned over fears that a £1bn superport in south Essex could lead to serious road and rail congestion.   more...

Thurrock: Firefighters tackle scrapyard blaze

An investigation is under way into the cause of a fire which ripped through a scrapyard.   more...

Basildon: Star Wars fun at store event

Catalogue store chain Argos is putting the finishing touches to plans for the opening of its second Basildon shop.   more...

Basildon: Fun rides drew big crowds

Thrilling rides at Basildon's Festival Leisure Park have been hailed a huge success as organisers prepare to pack up and leave.   more...

Leigh: Jellied eels slip back on menu

Jellied eels are slipping back onto the menu as food fans help to boost demand.   more...

Basildon: Chris joins BAE's top officers

The Basildon-based boss of BAE Systems' avionics division is moving to take up a place at the top of the giant defence contractor.   more...

Colchester: Mixed reaction at market's move

Traders in Colchester have mixed reactions on the market's relocation to the town centre.   more...

Colchester: End of the line for town's nightclub

A small piece of the history of Colchester is coming to an end.   more...

Basildon: Business park threat to soccer club plans

Basildon Football Club's plans to redevelop scrubland in the town appear to be in tatters after it emerged the site is likely to be sold for commercial use.   more...

Stansted: Computer failure causes chaos

A computer failure is causing travel chaos for hundreds of passengers using Stansted Airport today.   more...

Colchester: Hi-tech online connections

The Westwood Park Centre for Business, in Little Horkesley, near Colchester, has made a substantial investment in the latest broadband technology.   more...

Chelmsford: Co-op back in the black

Chelmsford Star Co-op has cast off its 'ailing giant' image by recording a profit after a decade of huge annual losses.   more...

Essex News

Essex: Speeders pay £6m penalty

Speeding motorists in Essex have paid out £6m in fines in the past year - more than almost any other county in England.   more...

Braintree: Concerns for pupil places in schools

Braintree could find itself short of primary places if a troubled school is closed.   more...

Braintree: More debate over troubled school

The decision to close Chapel Hill Primary School in Braintree has been called in ahead of a meeting with parents tonight.   more...

Braintree: Mike set to run marathon in memory of father

Determined council worker Mike Gosling will run the London Marathon in memory of his father - despite having suffered two collapsed lungs.   more...

Harwich: Dumped sheeting could be asbestos

Police have warned about the growing problem of fly-tipping after suspected asbestos was found dumped at a farm.   more...

Maldon: Community service award for Michael

A man who brings sunshine to the lives of Maldon's elderly residents is to receive the Mayor's Award for Service to the Community.   more...

Tendring: Refuse bag cut back criticised

A move to cut back on the amount of refuse bags has been criticised.   more...

Essex: Sponsor plea for music contest

The organisers of the prestigious Ongar-based Essex Young Musician of the Year competition have issued an appeal for sponsorship.   more...

Frinton: Beach huts row brewing

First it was fish and chips, then it was ice cream - now it's beach huts.   more...

Clacton: Teenager attacked by gang of seven

A teenager needed hospital treatment after he was attacked by a group of seven men.   more...

Essex: A beacon for adoption

Essex is a centre of excellence for adoption - one of only three across the country to win a coveted Beacon Status award.   more...

Essex Obituaries

Wally Morley (Havering)

After dedicating more than three decades of his life to training young divers, the well-respected Wally Morley has died.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Braintree Town 0-0 Harrow Borough (Ryman League Premier Division)

Braintree Town dropped two valuable points at home with a 0-0 draw against Harrow Borough and manager Ben Embery was not impressed.   more...

Racing: Easter cowds at High Easter

A large crowd of appreciative racegoers turned out last Saturday for the Essex Hunt point-to-point fixture at the ever-popular High Easter racecourse.   more...

Bowls: County finals spring surprises

The Essex County Indoor Bowling Association finals took place at Ilford I.B.C., home club of President Alan Marshall on 7th April and spectators were treated to some excellent bowling and more than a few surprises.   more...

Soccer: Clacton Town 2-3 AFC Sudbury (Jewson League Premier Division)

Clacton were denied a deserved share of the spoils as Sudbury snatched a 90th-minute winner at Rush Green Bowl.   more...

Soccer: Great Wakering Rovers 1-3 Lewes (Ryman League Second Divison)

Visitors Lewes emerged clear favourites for the Ryman League Second Division title with last night's comprehensive success at Wakering.   more...

Basketball: Leopards 88-94 Newcastle Eagles (BBL Championship Play-Offs)

Brentwood-based Leopards hopes of reaching the Wembley final were shattered on Saturday at the Coventry Skydome when they went down to a six-point defeat to the Newcastle Eagles.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Red Cross in hunt for home

An important facility for the Southend community is in danger of being temporarily lost if suitable premises are not found.   more...

Southend: Kids step out with Noddy

Noddy left his native Toytown and paid a surprise visit to Southend's Royals Shopping Centre on Saturday where he was greeted by crowds of joyous children.   more...

Southend: Break-ins failed

Would-be burglars tried to smash their way into an off-licence in Southend.   more...

Southend: Shop assistant's terror gun ordeal

An armed raider who subjected a terrified shop worker to a gunpoint robbery is being hunted by police.   more...

Southend: Hospital gets a soaking

Specialist cleaners were called to Southend Hospital when foul water flooded through the outpatients department and seeped through to a basement linen store.   more...

Leigh: Bogus workers steal hundreds

A gang of men who posed as roofing workers stole hundreds of pounds from an 81-year-old Leigh man.   more...

Rochford: Hospital set for the bulldozers

Three buildings which form part of the Rochford Hospital site are set to be demolished if the district council agrees a recommendation from officers.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Strikers back in action

Southend United boss Rob Newman hopes to have injured striking trio, Tes Bramble, Mark Rawle and Tony Richards, back in action during today's afternoon's reserve match at Leyton Orient.   more...

Angling: Richard cashes in for Bank success

The Bank Holiday open doubles match at Hockley Angling Club was fished over five hours and was a big success.   more...

Soccer: Contract D-Day for Blues goalie

Southend United boss Rob Newman will meet club owner Ron Martin for crunch talks this morning.   more...

Soccer: Newman has eye on keeper Kelly

Southend United are running the rule over a player who pushed them towards an embarrassing FA Cup exit last season - Spurs goalkeeper Gavin Kelly.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Business

Thurrock: Store roadshow hits crime

Police were out in force at Tesco, West Thurrock, at a day-long roadshow to help shoppers to combat crime.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

South Essex: 'Super-port will jam our roads'

Urgent talks are planned over fears that a £1bn superport in south Essex could lead to serious road and rail congestion.   more...

Thurrock: Carry on shopping the graffiti vandals

Residents in Thurrock are being urged by the council and police to continue reporting incidents of graffiti in a bid to clean up the borough.   more...

Grays: Bid to build homes thwarted

Developers who wanted to build housing for the disabled on the site of former St John Ambulance headquarters have had their hopes finally dashed by a planning inspector.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

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

Grays Athletic failed to maintain the form which saw them produce a shock 2-1 win at Canvey on Saturday.   more...

  
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