Stories for 17 April 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Laindon: 'Who killed my Anita?'

The husband of murdered Anita Gordon has made an emotional plea for help in the hunt for her killer.   more...

Basildon: Recycling target moves a step closer

Green householders in Basildon have moved a step closer to achieving the town's recycling target with the introduction of a new service.   more...

Billericay: Malaysia trek for duo

The chance of a Malaysian expedition and an opportunity to help out others has spurred two Billericay girls to raise £6,000 for their trip.   more...

Basildon: Lodgings hunt for troubled youths

Stable and supportive homes are needed for youngsters trying to get their lives back on track in Basildon.   more...

Billericay: Air ambulance called to teacher

A teacher was taken to hospital by the Essex Air Ambulance after she fell down a flight of stairs.   more...

Basildon: Exposure shock for papergirls

Two paper delivery girls were left horrified after a man indecently exposed himself from the driver's seat of his car.   more...

Basildon: Bomb found by gardener

A gardener unwittingly put a Second World War mortar bomb in the back of his van after finding it in a flower bed in a residential street.   more...

Basildon: Hunt for boy who saw man take van

Police are appealing for a sharp-eyed schoolboy who witnessed a van theft outside Basildon police station.   more...

Basildon: Boy, 14, battered for mobile phone

A 14-year-old boy was left battered and bruised by a gang of thugs who set about him in broad daylight before robbing him of a mobile phone.   more...

Wickford: CCTV to boot out thugs

Vandals and thugs need to be booted out of Wickford to bring back a sense of pride in the town.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Angling: Howard's way is tops at Basildon

Stan Howard weighed in a tremendous 33lb 4oz 8dr haul to finish well clear of the field at the first of the Ridley Angling Products Gloucester Park summer series in Basildon.   more...

Gymnastics: Basildon club get boost

Seven under-12 gymnasts from Basildon-based South Essex Gym Club did well when they competed in the Broadwood Booster invitation meeting in Scotland.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Castle Point: Pulling the plug on hi-tech bullies

Schools in Castle Point are cracking down on hi-tech bullies after it emerged more than a quarter of youngsters are victims of abusive messages via mobile phones or computers.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Swimming, Table tennis: South Essex trio win Games slots

Three south Essex sports stars have won selection to this summer's Commonwealth Games. Wickford's Natalie Bawden, 16, has been selected in the English table tennis squad for the prestigious   more...

Motorsport: Gladman opens with a narrow win

Benfleet's John Gladman got off to a great start in the IGC Superlight Challenge -- but his Donnington victory came by the narrowest of margins.   more...

Angling: Star angler to reward Aaron's progress

The Fish at Crowsheath fishery have been showing well on the milder days and sheltering out of the wind on the harsher ones.   more...

Chelmsford,Colchester,Essex News

Chelmsford: 'Best festival' award again for V concert

The annual V rock concert in Chelmsford's Hylands Park has scooped the Best Music Festival award for an unprecedented sixth year in a row.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Ingatestone: Masonic fun and games

Essex Freemasons are inviting local charities to join them for one of the biggest fund raising events ever held in the county.   more...

Braintree: Play fight goes too far

Drunken Joseph Browning went too far in a play fight with a woman. He bruised her face and chipped her tooth.   more...

Chelmsford: Open day to reveal our history

A glimpse into the rich and varied history of the county is on offer when Essex Record Office throws its doors open to the public on Saturday, May 4.   more...

Chelmsford: Record office open day

A rare chance to see behind the scenes of the Essex Record Office will be presented to the public at its open day on Saturday 4th May, from 10am to 4pm, entry is free.   more...

Chelmsford: Prison featured in radio show

Thirty years after the hit comedy series Porridge was filmed in Chelmsford Prison, the BBC returned to the site this week.   more...

Chelmsford: Old mill wins a reprieve

Chelmsford councillors have deferred a decision on whether an existing mill should be demolished until they have visited it.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex,Southend News

Chelmsford, Southend: Radio station move confirmed

Essex FM bosses will ditch its Southend headquarters next summer after councillors gave the radio station permission to set up base in Chelmsford.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Knifeman robs woman in alley

A robber who claimed to have a knife tore open a woman's sleeve so he could grab a hidden money bag.   more...

Colchester: Vandalism forces young children out of home

A mother-of-two has moved her children away from home after repeated vandalism attacks on a Colchester estate.   more...

Colchester: Jail for man who attacked attendant

Attacking a garage attendant has landed a man with a five-month prison sentence.   more...

Colchester: MP checks Garrison progress

More needs to be done to keep soldiers in the Army, Colchester's MP has claimed.   more...

Colchester: House invaders attack hacks' home!

House Invaders have hit Colchester - and the BBC makeover programme's two "victims" were a pair of Gazette journalists.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Magilton could miss out

Ipswich Town's Jim Magilton could miss Northern Ireland's friendly with Spain tonight after failing to meet up with the squad on Monday.   more...

Soccer: Scandinavian U's score with Freddy the pygmy hippo

Freddy the pygmy hippopotamus, who resides at Colchester Zoo, has been adopted by the Scandinavian supporters' branch of Colchester United Football Club for a year.   more...

Soccer: Makin-or break time for Ipswich

Chris Makin believes Ipswich Town need to 'go for the jugular' in their next Premiership clash at Arsenal.   more...

Soccer: Green plea to U's fans

Colchester United fans are being urged to 'Go Green For Graham' in their final game of the season.   more...

Essex Business

Wickford: CCTV to boot out thugs

Vandals and thugs need to be booted out of Wickford to bring back a sense of pride in the town.   more...

Maldon: Blaze in High Street

A fire in a car washing centre brought Maldon High Street almost to a standstill.   more...

Stansted: Worker in drill drama

A road worker whose arms became trapped in a large drill was airlifted to hospital after he was freed by rescuers.   more...

Essex: Tax cut call by business boss

As Chancellor Gordon Brown puts the final touches to his latest Budget speech, he has been warned against increasing the tax burden on local businesses to pay for increased investment in public services.   more...

Chelmsford: Careers convention in county town

Jobseekers are invited to find out more about a range of different occupations at the Essex Chronicle's careers convention this weekend.   more...

Essex: Budget 2002

Gordon Brown has announced an increase in National Insurance contributions to fund extra NHS spending, and a reduction in Corporation Tax for small firms, as part of his Budget measures.   more...

Ongar: Silent protest at landfill site

Protesting residents of Stondon Massey and Ongar staged a silent demonstration against plans to extend the lifetime of High Ongar's controversial LECA landfill site.   more...

Southend: Dawn nightclub to close

A nightclub has shut down just days before court action to revoke its drinks licence.   more...

Essex: Business guru at national event

A leading UK business guru is to appear at a national business event organised in London by a north Essex firm.   more...

Essex News

Clacton: Childline makes £10,500 grant to local charity

A charity which provides a vital lifeline for youngsters with problems has picked up £10,500 to help meet its running costs over the next three years.   more...

Woodham: Children pay royal respects

A prayer from schoolchildren was the focus of a service of remembrance for the Queen Mother.   more...

Brentwood: Scouts gear up for march

Brentwood and District Scouts are preparing for the most important date in their calendar.   more...

Harold Hill: MP's swim concern

Concerns have been raised by Harold MP Angela Watkinson over the future of Harold Hill's swimming pool.   more...

Essex: Fire service denies sexual bias claims

The fire service has defended itself amid claims standards were lowered to allow women to join in Essex.   more...

Grays: Pair jailed for railway station robbery

Two teenage bullies who robbed a 16-year-old of his mobile phone have been locked up.   more...

Braintree: Teachers back school fight

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) is putting its full support behind the fight to keep Chapel Hill open.   more...

Tendring: 125 garden raids in four months

Police have warned residents to be extra-vigilant after more than 125 raids on gardens in a matter of just four months.   more...

Maldon: Residents fed up with travellers

Gipsies who have set up camp in the middle of a residential area have come under fire from neighbours.   more...

Hatfield Peverel: Hall saved by new volunteers

A campaign by villagers to save their village hall appears to have paid off.   more...

Tendring: GM protesters 'fobbed off'

Protesters turned out in force in a bid to halt GM crop trials in Tendring.   more...

Braintree: Closure debate over Chapel Hill

Campaigners and councillors got together today at a crunch meeting called to re-examine the decision to close a troubled Braintree school.   more...

Brentwood: Advice centre's AGM

The 2002 Annual General Meeting of the Brentwood Citizens Advice Bureau will be held on Thursday, April 25.   more...

Essex Obituaries

John Garner (Tilbury)

Thurrock councillor John Garner has died at the age of 56 after a long illness.   more...

Essex Sport

Boxing: Blake's no ordinary Joe

Chalvedon Boxing Club's up-and-coming Joe Blake scored his fifth win on the trot during a club boxing show at Chiswick.   more...

Soccer: Felixstowe 2-1 Great Wakering Rovers (East Anglian Cup)

Great Wakering Rovers bowed out of the East Anglian Cup at the area final stage last night when they were beaten 2-1 at Felixstowe.   more...

Soccer: AFC Sudbury 7-2 Clacton Town (Jeson League Premier Division)

Seasiders boss Mick Potter admitted feeling 'totally deflated' after this crushing defeat yesterday.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Police need help to catch ear biter

A vicious attacker who bit off half of his victim's ear is being hunted by police.   more...

Southend: Weapons seized from hospital visitors

Lethal weapons confiscated from visitors, like this kitchen knife, have prompted Southend Hospital's managers to crack down on violence.   more...

Shoebury: Twins' heroine mum is honoured

Thrilled twin sisters Maureen Andrews and Joyce Henn were today attending a London ceremony marking the wartime bravery of their late mum and others.   more...

Southend: Dawn nightclub to close

A nightclub has shut down just days before court action to revoke its drinks licence.   more...

Southend: Soccer fundraiser for tragic Emma's toddler

Friends and colleagues of tragic Emma Priest are holding a special football match today to raise money for her two-year-old daughter, Imogen.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Flahavan tribute to departed brother

Southend United's newly-crowned Player of the Season, Darryl Flahavan, has dedicated the trophy to the memory of his goalkeeping brother Aaron.   more...

Netball: Star shines bright

Kinkaid (Star) turned in a heavenly display when the Southend and District Netball League held their four cup finals at The Chase Sports and Fitness Centre.   more...

Soccer: Searle commits to Blues

Southend United left-back Damon Searle has given Blues a massive boost by signing a new one-year Roots Hall contract.   more...

Soccer: Gills test for reserves

Southend's reserves finished off an impressive second-string season with a Roots Hall clash against Gillingham today.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Corringham: Fall leaves woman black and blue

An elderly woman has been left black and blue and frightened to go out after falling on an uneven pavement.   more...

Aveley: School to net big internet cafe

A south Essex school's innovative scheme to create a 25-computer internet cafe has passed its biggest test.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

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

While Canvey and Gravesend battle for the Ryman League Premier Division title, Purfleet gave their hopes of taking third place a massive boost last night when they recovered from a 1-0 interval deficit to beat Aldershot 2-1 at Ship Lane.   more...

  
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