Stories for 2 April 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Langdon Hills: Spooked? Our cash is for you

Carers and domestic staff braved a spooky night in a Langdon Hills graveyard to raise money for a girl with cerebral palsy.   more...

Basildon: Council defends estate groups

A leading cabinet member has dismissed claims Basildon Council coughed up nearly £300,000 in setting up its neighbourhood committees.   more...

Wickford: Two women in crash horror

Two women were taken to hospital with serious injuries after their red Vauxhall Nova was in a head-on collision early this morning.   more...

Basildon: Fun on the farm

The spirit of revellers at Barleylands Farm failed to be dampened despite the overcast skies and drizzle.   more...

Basildon: Leave us in peace, plead travellers

Travellers who have set up camp behind earth barricades near Sadlers Farm say they want to be good neighbours with the local community.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend,Thurrock Sport

Canvey Island 3-0 Billericay Town (Ryman League Premier Division)

If Canvey do eventually collect the Ryman League Premier Division title and much-coveted place in the Nationwide Conference they should certainly send a few crates of champagne across Essex for Purfleet.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock News

South Essex: Sewing club needs help

A Tilbury sewing club is appealing for help to raise money for St Luke's Hospice.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Witham, Chelmsford: How did I end up like this?

A man spent 14 hours in accident and emergency after suffering severe facial injuries, but cannot remember how he got them.   more...

Mid-Essex: Holiday call for royal funeral

Mid-Essex MPs stand united in calls for a public holiday for the Queen Mother's funeral.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Recognition call for Suez soldiers

A long-running campaign for recognition of soldiers in battle 50 years ago could soon go before the Queen.   more...

Colchester: Runaway lorry escape

A refuse truck driver had a miracle escape after a runaway lorry careered down a Colchester street and smashed into his vehicle.   more...

Colchester: MP Bob to retire as councillor

Colchester MP Bob Russell is standing down from the borough council after 31 years.   more...

North Essex: Leave your message

Books of condolence are being opened around Colchester following the Queen Mother's death.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Burley won't play blame game

George Burley refused to blame Marcus Bent after the striker missed a first-half penalty against Chelsea yesterday in the sides' 0-0 Portman Road draw.   more...

Soccer: Cherry picking will keep the U's safe

Colchester United can finally secure their Second Division status when they visit struggling Bournemouth tonight.   more...

Soccer: Ipswich Town 0-0 Chelsea (FA Barclaycard Premiership)

Ipswich Town scrabbled a point closer to Premiership safety with a goalless stalemate at Portman Road, but couldn't find the win they so desperately need.   more...

Soccer: One more win to be sure...

Steve Whitton is asking his Colchester United squad to give him one last big push against Bournemouth as the U's near Second Division safety.   more...

Essex Business

Colchester: 'No hope' firm creates jobs

At least 20 new jobs are to be created by a growing Colchester firm which has proved doubting business experts wrong.   more...

Stansted: My-newt problem at airport

Protected newts have halted electricity work at Stansted Airport.   more...

Colchester: Fears of 'huge building site'

Mile End is in danger of becoming nothing more than "a huge building site", two prospective councillors have claimed.   more...

Essex: Trading officers in net probe

An anti-beer belly tablet, to be taken with alcohol, was one of the so-called miracle cures found during an trading standards internet sweep.   more...

Basildon: Pizza firm wants a new base

A major company is resorting to an appeal for land in Basildon because it has not been able to find a unit in the thriving town centre.   more...

Essex: Five farming forays

The Essex Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group - an Essex organisation combining conservation with organic and conventional farming - has organised five workshops for the early summer this year.   more...

Braintree: New hope of jubilations

Decorations could be put up in Braintree town centre to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee after all.   more...

Workmen inhale chemical fumes

Several port workers had to be treated in hospital after a chemical spill in Harwich.   more...

Essex News

Burnham: Mark is 'a real hero'

A sixteen-year-old mechanic has been hailed a hero after rescuing a pensioner after she fell from her mobility scooter.   more...

Mistley, Manningtree: Residents urged to raise funds for church

Residents throughout Mistley and Manningtree are being urged to help ensure the next stage of the £100,000 project to improve facilities at their parish church goes ahead.   more...

Harold: Crackdown on bogus callers

A new task force, designed at cracking down on conmen preying on vulnerable and elderly residents in Harold, is set for action.   more...

Colen Engaine, Marks Tey: Thieves steal Mercedes on test drive

A car owner was dragged behind his Mercedes as he tried to foil car thieves who posed as buyers.   more...

Bradwell: BNFL buildings may be reused

Clubs and organisations are to be quizzed to find out if they could use redundant buildings at Bradwell power station.   more...

Essex: May the force be with you

Volunteer policemen and women are needed in Essex.   more...

Southend: Resident's fear over nightclub

Noise and trouble late at night are just some issues residents near the New Empire theatre could face if it is turned into a nightclub, it has been claimed.   more...

Little Totham: Fallen tree put to good use

A seat carved from a fallen century-old tree has been erected in Little Totham.   more...

Elmstead Market: Anger at phone mast plans

School pupils could be put in danger if planning proposals for a mobile phone mast get permission, an Essex headteacher has claimed.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Romford 1-1 Great Wakering Rovers (Ryman League Second Division)

Wakering at least brought their run of three straight Ryman League Second Division defeats to an end.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Leigh: Vandals start flat blaze

A couple have told how they clambered to safety through a window after vandals set fire to a mattress in the stairwell leading to their first floor flat.   more...

Southend: Euros stolen

One hundred Euros were stolen during a burglary on a house in Southend.   more...

Southend: Bike youth robs disabled woman

Police in Southend are hunting a bicycle-riding thief who deliberately targeted a disabled woman.   more...

Dad's delight as Anna has drugs charges dropped

The father of Anna Bartlett today described revelations that drugs charges against her had been dropped as "good news".   more...

Southend: Promise over cancer centre

Southend councillors are set to continue their opposition to any cutbacks in specialist cancer services at the town's hospital.   more...

Southend: 'We're leaders in cutting crime'

New York police could take a lesson from Southend in slashing crime rates, the town's most senior officer said.   more...

Southend: `Take in a wild cat'

An appeal has been launched by the Southend branch of the Cats' Protection League to find homes for wild cats.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Maher merrier in star display

Midfielder Kevin Maher said he was glad to be staying put after playing a starring role in Southend United's 3-1 Bank Holiday Monday Roots Hall win over Exeter City.   more...

Soccer: Southend United 3-1 Exeter City (Nationwide League Division Three)

The Shrimpers came from a goal down to ensure maximum spoils at Roots Hall against Exeter City.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Show to help Danielle fund

Staff and pupils from St Clere's School in Stanford-le-Hope are planning a fundraising variety show in aid of the Danielle Jones Fund.   more...

Stanford: New homes for elderly

Derelict garages on a housing association estate are to be bulldozed to make way for bungalows for the elderly.   more...

Grays: Gang's attack on Turkish seamen

Witnesses are urgently needed after a gang of a dozen youths attacked four Turkish sailors, leaving one with a fractured jaw.   more...

Thurrock: Rebel five join forces in referendum fight

The five councillors who voted in favour of a mayor-and-cabinet structure for Thurrock last summer have joined forces to combat plans to maintain the present system.   more...

Thurrock: Chairman's plea for wider discussion

The chairman of the north east area assembly has made an appeal for local people to remember the committee has more to discuss than just the London Gateway proposals for Shell Haven.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Speedway: Easter Cup win 'sign of things to come'

Arena Essex made an immediate favourable impression to the start of the 2002 season when they lifted the Easter Cup against old adversaries Rye House.   more...

Soccer: Rocks win local derby...

East Thurrock United pulled off their first Ryman League Second Division success since Ron Rogerson's all-conquering reserves took over first team duties last month following the walkout of senior players when they beat local rivals Tilbury 2-1 at Rookery Hill.   more...

  
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