Stories for 18 April 2002

Basildon,Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Soccer: Chelmsford City offered temporary home

Chelmsford City Football Club are set to return to the borough next year as part of a new deal struck with the council.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Big boost for school sport

Efforts to turn a Basildon secondary school into a top sporting centre were today boosted with a £400,000 windfall.   more...

Basildon: Man hunted over theft

A man entered the BP Connect service station in Eastmayne, Basildon on January 22 at 12.36pm, picked up a five litre bottle of Duckhams diesel oil worth £12.99 and left without paying.   more...

Wickford: Mystery of riding gear

Police are puzzled over the recovery of an estimated £500-worth of riding gear found dumped in a ditch.   more...

Basildon: Volunteers get lottery windfall

A volunteer service has scored a double boost by being awarded nearly £120,000 in lottery cash.   more...

Basildon: Seven years for store robber

Terrified heroin addict Jason Tattam, who held up stores for cash after receiving death threats from his dealer, has been jailed for seven years.   more...

Wickford: Voice warning to protect elderly

Residents in Wickford will be among the first to benefit from a pilot scheme aimed at giving the elderly and vulnerable extra security in their own homes.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Kickboxing: Big fight night on the cards

Basildon Freestyle Kickboxing Club will be looking for action packed performances from its fighters later this month.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Hullbridge: Flood threat to homes

More than 40 homes near the River Crouch in Hullbridge are in serious danger of flooding, two senior county councillors have warned.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock Sport

Athletics: 22 marathons and counting...

Running once again in the colours of Thurrock Harriers, Pat Dobbs totted up his 22nd London Marathon in the 22nd year of the race.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Business

Chelmsford: School site okay for housing

An area of land once earmarked for a school can have houses built on it.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Daughter opens Rollason cancer centre

Helen Rollason broke new ground when she became the first female presenter of the BBC sports programme Grandstand.   more...

Mid-Essex: Burglars have taste for Dysons

There has been a spate of thefts in Maldon, Chelmsford and Hatfield Peverel recently, where thieves have made a beeline for Dyson vacuum cleaners.   more...

Chelmsford: Cinema hosts soccer film celebration

The Essex County FA joined forces with world famous cinema group, Odeon, as local girls and women's clubs celebrated the release of new British film, Bend It Like Beckham, at the Chelmsford Odeon.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: Dakin and Irani fire Essex to win

Jonathan Dakin and skipper Ronnie Irani continued their good form with the bat while helping Essex to a 28-run victory over Northants in their 45 overs battle at Wantage Road.   more...

Motor racing: Brewster's success at Silverstone

After an unlucky start in the first round of British National Supersport 600 Championships at Silverstone, Chelmsford's Mark Brewster had a successful weekend at Brands Hatch.   more...

Women's hockey: Olton 2-2 Chelmsford (National League Premier Division)

A fine and gritty performance, capped by goals from Maria Merrigan and Lynn Bollington earned Chelmsford the vital point they needed to ensure Premier Division hockey next season.   more...

Hockey: Firebrands 2-2 Chelmsford (English Hockey League Division One)

Two goals in the opening four minutes, from Craig Fulton and Steve Evans, were not enough to ensure victory for Chelmsford in their final Division One match on Sunday.   more...

Golf: Familiar duo on top at Channels...

The ladies of Channels Golf Club, having just played their April Monthly Medal, have two familiar names as winner and runner-up in the Silver Division, Suzanne Mitchell with a net 69 and Gill Haysham on a net 71.   more...

Cricket: Foster is still learning

England wicketkeeper and Essex star James Foster's rise to stardom in the cricket world will still not dull his determination to complete his studies at Durham University.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Wild west party gun scare

The Essex Police helicopter was scrambled to scour Colchester - because of a fancy dress party.   more...

Colchester: Council owed £2m in tax

Colchester Council is owed £2m in council tax arrears - but it is still collecting more than most local authorities in the UK.   more...

Colchester: Fancy a beer, your majesty?

Drinkers in Colchester are hoping their habits could be made part of a royal appointment.   more...

Colchester: Pubs face extra time on World Cup beer verdict

Colchester football fans will have to wait and see whether they will be able to watch early-morning World Cup matches with pints in their hands.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: 'Should I stay or should I go?'

Australian international Con Blatsis could be a fully-fledged Colchester United player next season - or Saturday's home clash against Wigan could be his last in a U's shirt.   more...

Soccer: Burley missing key quartet

George Burley will be without four key players for Ipswich Town's daunting trip to Arsenal on Sunday.   more...

Soccer: Miller hopes for miracle

Tommy Miller is resigned to the fact Ipswich Town 'need a miracle' to avoid relegation from the Premiership.   more...

Essex Business

Stansted: Trans-Atlantic flights hope

Trans-Atlantic flights will return to Stansted, the airport's managing director Terry Morgan has pledged.   more...

Essex: Budget gives training boost

Chancellor Gordon Brown's Budget has brought some good news for Essex businesses with a share of £40m being used to train more than 16,000 people in the county.   more...

Harwich: Anti-vandalism reward scheme

A reward scheme to stamp out vandalism in the Harwich area will be advertised in the community.   more...

Wickford: Crime and more shoppers top traders' agenda

Vandalism, antisocial behaviour and ways to get shoppers back into the High Street were the hot topics at Wickford Business Association's first meeting on Monday night.   more...

Tiptree: Essex Way walkers raise cash for rescue chopper

Two workers at Tiptree firm Wilkin and Son have raised more than £5,000 for the Essex Air Ambulance, by walking 81 miles along the Essex Way.   more...

Harwich: Port seeks extra time for bay plan

A controversial port development may run out of time - after waiting 15 years to go ahead.   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...

Rettendon: Cash handout to keep post office in village

Mail bosses are to give a new post office a start-up cash boost - as the retiring postmaster closes his business because it makes no money.   more...

Harlow: Free employment law seminar

A free seminar for businesses on employment law is to be held at Harlow College.   more...

Billericay: Prized land is sold for new homes

Prized council-owned land in Billericay has been sold off after more than a year of negotiations.   more...

Braintree: Two treated in chemical scare

Two men needed medical treatment after a poisonous chemical spillage in Braintree.   more...

South Essex: c2c breaks its cash promise

Commuters have been "mugged" by rail company c2c after a promised £20.5m package of improvements was slashed to just £4m.   more...

Essex News

Brentwood: New site suggested for youth prison

Campaigners calling for a major rethink of plans for a youth prison at Brentwood's former St Charles youth treatment centre have put an alternative scheme forward to a Government minister.   more...

Clacton: Hop to it for new ride

Summer fun was on the cards for reporter John Hyde as he hopped on board a new ride unveiled at Clacton Pier.   more...

Woodham: Majorettes give best-ever display

Majorettes at a small club in South Woodham Ferrers are celebrating their best-ever performance at the national championships.   more...

Essex: Beermats join drug-rape fight

Beermats which warn if a drink has been spiked could soon be seen in pubs across Essex as the war against drug rape is stepped up.   more...

Tendring: School keeps tech status

Education opportunities for youngsters have been given a £1m boost after a bid by Tendring Technology College to retain its special status was approved.   more...

Golf: Sixty pairs compete at Braintree

Sunday saw 60 pairs in near perfect conditions playing in the Tutton Timber foursomes competition at Braintree Golf Club.   more...

Essex: Celia's magistrates courts fight

Top Essex JP Celia Edey says she is striving to save local justice by opposing plans to revolutionise the county's justice system.   more...

Tiptree: Essex Way walkers raise cash for rescue chopper

Two workers at Tiptree firm Wilkin and Son have raised more than £5,000 for the Essex Air Ambulance, by walking 81 miles along the Essex Way.   more...

Clacton: Sade collects her OBE

The former Clacton schoolgirl with a voice of gold, Sade has been given her OBE.   more...

Harwich: Anti-vandalism reward scheme

A reward scheme to stamp out vandalism in the Harwich area will be advertised in the community.   more...

Woodham: Woman sought after cash taken

She looks like anybody's grey-haired, bespectacled granny - but an elderly woman is sought by police after the theft of nearly £100 in foreign currency.   more...

Brightlingsea: Locals fight to raise cash

The community in Brightlingsea is rallying round to raise funds to help the Kitchens' efforts to find their missing son.   more...

Clacton: Rory's Chitty Chitty chance

A Clacton dancer was among the cast in the opening night of the show of the year, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.   more...

Bradfield: Golden jubilee party off

Bradfield's golden jubilee tea party has been cancelled due to lack of support.   more...

North Essex: Hope over £9m sports cash

Proposals for a multi-million pound cash injection could see sporting facilities in Essex given a major boost.   more...

Eight Ash Green: Case over for school head

A school head who was accused of threatening behaviour during a neighbour dispute has told how the altercation "could have been sorted out with a handshake."   more...

Braintree: Move to shut school move agreed

The move to shut a troubled school has been agreed.   more...

Brentwood: Pre-school's plea after thieves strike

A Brentwood pre-school is appealing to generous members of the community to help replace some vital equipment, which was stolen by thieves.   more...

Essex Obituaries

Ken Cater (Southend)

Friends and family choked back tears as they said farewell to one of Southend's best-known characters who was awarded an MBE for spotting a potential threat to the Royal family.   more...

Essex Sport

Boxing: Spinks rings dinner bell

One of boxing's most colourful characters is coming to to Thundersley to support the Southend Amateur Boxing Club.   more...

Speedway: Rider seriously ill after horror crash

The speedway community in East Anglia has been left in shock this week with the news Ipswich-based rider Lawrence Hare is seriously ill in hospital after crashing at Newport.   more...

Sailing: Mersea girl on course for Athens

A schoolgirl is riding on the crest of a wave after achieving success in an international sailing match.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Man beaten with a brick

A Good Samaritan may have been beaten on the head with a brick after being kicked through a wall in a horrific night-time attack, police said today.   more...

Westcliff: Another fire at timber yard

Firefighters have called for the demolition of an old timber yard in Westcliff which has become a magnet for arsonists.   more...

Southend: Legal costs warning for park road fighters

Campaigners fighting against the Priory Crescent widening scheme could face a hefty bill for legal costs should their challenge fail, Southend Council has warned.   more...

Southend: Sex pest assaulted two girls

A disabled man who indecently assaulted two girls "on a daily basis" was today starting a six-year prison sentence.   more...

Southend: All aboard for end-of-the-pier fun

A batch of new recruits are today fulfilling their childhood dreams - by driving trains on Southend Pier for the first time.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Boxing: Hanger bids for knockout opening

Southend ABC are putting together a great night of boxing for Mick Hanger's first tournament as competition secretary.   more...

Soccer: Massey in as Blues coach

The Shrimpers have appointed 42-year-old Marc Massey as their new youth coach.   more...

Soccer: Wallace not wanted

Southend United boss Rob Newman revealed he has released 20-year-old forward Adam Wallace, who made just two substitute appearances since joining Blues on a free transfer from Southampton last month.   more...

Soccer: Four face Newman today

Southend United boss Rob Newman has decided the futures of another four members of his first team squad.   more...

Swimming: Games delight for Southend duo

Southend swimming stars Nathalie Brown and Mark Foster have spoken of their delight and relief at winning selection for the Commonwealth Games.   more...

Athletics: Kober warm-up

Leigh triathlete Russell Kober warmed up for his attempt at the Commonwealth Games trials by winning the Cambridge Duathlon.   more...

Fencing: Triumph for county duo

Talented fencers Sara Green and Jonathan Bentley carved out medals at the Leon Paul age range competition in Durham.   more...

Soccer: Southend United Res 3-3 Gillingham Res (Avon Insurance Combination League)

Blues' second-string brought their Avon Insurance Combination League season to a close with a 3-3 Roots Hall thriller against the Gills.   more...

Soccer: Joe makes marathon Quest to save clubs

Joe Quest has certainly lived up to his name, clocking up thousands of miles to raise money for football clubs in financial peril.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Watch thief

Police have appealed for help in tracing a thief who snatched two watches worth a total of £5,000 from a jewellers at Lakeside.   more...

Tilbury: Prom project nets top award

A regeneration project has been voted the winner of the River Thames Society annual awards 2001.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Douglas back at last

Grays can expect a bigger than normal crowd for a reserve game at the Rec tomorrow night because of one special attraction.   more...

Soccer: Dockers boss needs a win...

A manager hoping for a change of luck is Bill McMeekin at Tilbury.   more...

Golf: Wood on course for America trip

David Wood, of St Clere's Hall near Stanford le Hope, and Peter Cherry from Harpenden were the day's top scorers on Monday at South Herts in the season's opening qualifying round of the Glenmuir British Club Professional Championship.   more...

Soccer: Vandals hit Rocks

A football club has been left counting the cost after vandals struck again at its ground.   more...

  
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