Stories for 23 April 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Woman too late for dying mum

A grieving daughter is calling for special parking arrangements at Basildon Hospital after arriving just minutes too late to be with her dying mother.   more...

Laindon: Thugs jailed after tree row

A man of 51 was badly beaten up when he tried to stop two drunken vandals who were wrecking a tree.   more...

Wickford: Extinguishers go from bus

Thieves broke into a double decker bus parked in Nelson's coach station in Bruce Grove, Wickford, and stole two fire extinguishers worth £150.   more...

Basildon: Wanted - brand new top teaching talent

An exhibition aimed at easing the teacher shortages in Basildon has attracted great interest from potential new recruits.   more...

Basildon: Grenade was rammed in shop man's mouth

Michael Spierin threatened to blow up a Basildon mobile phone shop with a hand grenade strapped around his waist.   more...

Wickford: 'I knew my Darren would not return'

The father of soldier Darren George - killed in Afghanistan - today told how he had a premonition that something would happen to his son.   more...

Laindon: Staff and relatives in fight for care home

Staff and residents of a care home have pleaded for help from local politicians in fighting the county's planned sell-off.   more...

Wickford: Box `bomb' closes town

Army bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion on a suspect package left outside Wickford police station - and blew off the station doors!   more...

Vange: Sisters' crash tragedy

Two teenage sisters died and a third is fighting for her life following the horrific head-on crash in Vange, police said today.   more...

Billericay: Twins' golden success

Twins Hannah and Natalie Acors celebrated their Duke of Edinburgh golden performances with 73 others at the Billericay area awards ceremony last week.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Snooker: Missed maximum cost Bingham

Basildon snooker star Stuart Bingham admitted his missed chance at a 147 clearance cost him dear as he fell to defeat against Ken Doherty at The Crucible.   more...

Judo: Star name drops in

Wickford Judo Ryu club got some top training when one of the sport's biggest names, David Starbrook, visited their Bromford Sports Centre base.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Benfleet: Mugged for a mobile

A teenage boy was viciously assaulted and robbed of his mobile phone as he walked through Benfleet, police have revealed.   more...

Canvey: Attack victim's face rebuilt by surgeons

Furious Scott Callaghan insisted he had nothing to do with burglary at a former friend's flat.   more...

Canvey: Find out more about childcare at roadshow

Parents and carers on Canvey will today have an opportunity to find out more about childcare at a special roadshow.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Goal ace Lee is the boy for Gulls fans

You're the tops - Lee Boylan receives the trophy from Craig. Picture: TERENCE BUNCH 98C4D2M   more...

Soccer: TV times for King's men

Canvey's big Ryman League Premier Division clash with Sutton United on Saturday is to hit the TV screens - in Sweden.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend,Thurrock Sport

South Essex: Twisters bounce to national triumphs

Members of Runneymede's Twisters Trampoline Club hit the heights at the British Schools National Trampoline competition.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Essex: Hunt protesters plan 'summer of discontent'

Landowners in Essex have stepped up their opposition to a ban on hunting, continuing the pressure of a promised "summer of discontent."   more...

Chelmsford: Shop workers robbed in car park

A Chelmsford kebab shop manager and his pregnant wife were robbed by men in a car park late at night.   more...

Chelmsford: Green answers to transport questions

A leading Chelmsford environmentalist has given his 'model' answers to a special questionnaire on the future of transport in mid-Essex.   more...

Chelmsford: Cyclist dies after collision with lorry

A 22-year-old cyclist has died after being involved in a collision with a heavy goods vehicle.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Bowls: Sanquine pip Marconi on home ground

The 29th Marconi Short Mat Bowls Club Open Tournament attracted an entry of 30 rinks representing clubs from all over the county.   more...

Cricket: Students suffer from pacy Grant

Joseph Grant was the Essex star on the final day as the county completed an easy 258-run victory over Cambridge University at Fenners.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: High Street must be dug up again

Colchester High Street is to be dug up again this summer - meaning town centre traders and shoppers are to face weeks of disruption.   more...

Colchester: Man admits raping woman of 68

A man admitted raping a Colchester pensioner when he appeared in court today.   more...

Colchester: It's all in the chemistry for award winners

Clever chemists have won awards in the prestigious UK Chemistry Olympiad.   more...

Colchester: Two jailed for vicious attack

Perpetrators of a "vicious assault" in which a man's head was smashed against a shop window before his testicles were stamped on have been jailed.   more...

Colchester: Rescue chopper makes A12 emergency landing

Traffic on the A12 was brought to a standstill after two cars collided.   more...

Colchester: Fabulous fashion

The latest fashions were shown off as models took to the the catwalk at the Limited Edition Fashion Show.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Ross shown door by U's

Colchester United boss Steve Whitton has revealed he will not be offering injury-plagued 26-year-old central defender Ross Johnson a new contract for next season.   more...

Soccer: No regrets for Johnson

Ross Johnson has admitted it was no shock when he discovered his contract was not being renewed by Colchester United.   more...

Essex Business

Dovercourt: Suspect blaze at garage site

An alert was sparked when youths were believed to have set light to rubbish on a garage forecourt.   more...

Canvey: Cars banned from forecourt

A car showroom manager has appealed against a "barmy" planning decision forcing him to clear his forecourt of vehicles.   more...

Basildon: Wanted - brand new top teaching talent

An exhibition aimed at easing the teacher shortages in Basildon attracted great interest from potential new recruits.   more...

Colchester: Pub will celebrate saint despite rule

A patriotic pub manager is to press ahead with St George's Day celebrations today - despite a legal ruling which appears to discriminate against England's saint.   more...

Pitsea: Thieves grab lorry

An Iveco lorry and goods together worth £50,000 has been stolen from a Pitsea industrial estate.   more...

Colchester: High Street must be dug up again

Colchester High Street is to be dug up again this summer - meaning town centre traders and shoppers are to face weeks of disruption.   more...

Chelmsford: Green answers to transport questions

A leading Chelmsford environmentalist has given his 'model' answers to a special questionnaire on the future of transport in mid-Essex.   more...

Essex Live Music

Live Music Round-up: Musical Resistance in Southend

Take me back to the eighties when the hair was tall and gelled, mullets rules and band names got big.   more...

Essex News

Walton: Attacked in his own home

This is the face of a man who was subjected to a vicious and unprovoked attack in his own home.   more...

Essex: Residents feel safer from crime

People in Essex fear crime less than in many other parts of the country, according to new research.   more...

Little Bentley, Wivenhoe: Fifth rider to die in Essex

The father of a keen motorcyclist who died in a crash paid tribute to him today, saying: "I could not have wished for a better son."   more...

Maldon: Crowning glory for Jenna

Three girls are getting ready for a busy time as Maldon's Golden Jubilee Carnival Court.   more...

Mersea: Woman, 80, scares off bag robber

A partially-sighted 80-year-old woman foiled a robber by clinging on to her handbag and screaming.   more...

White Notley: Bra necessity for charity marathon

A large group of women are planning to walk a staggering 26.2 miles wearing just a bra on their top half to raise cash for a cancer charity.   more...

Littlebury: Bridge work begins

Work has just begun to strengthen Littlebury Bridge, which requires Walden Road in Littlebury to be closed to traffic from today for approximately 6 months.   more...

Maldon: Lake not ready for early dip

Visitors to Maldon's Promenade Park have been unable to find some cooling respite due to maintenance work in the Marine Lake.   more...

Woodham: Sex pest sought

Police are appealing for information after a teenager indecently exposed himself to two 16 year old girls in South Woodham Ferrers.   more...

Clacton: Shock at fence panels theft

A pensioner was left shocked after thieves walked off with her garden fence panels.   more...

Brentwood: Town to welcome cycling spectacular

Brentwood is gearing up for its second cycle spectacular when pedal power takes over the town once more in June.   more...

Essex Sport

Cycling: Second 'Tour de Brentwood' looms

Brentwood is gearing up for its second cycle spectacular when pedal power takes over the town once more in June.   more...

Soccer: Farlie sends out chilling warning

Tiptree United manager Neil Farlie has a message for his players following their dismal league form.   more...

Yachting: Maldon's Laser focus

Maldon Yacht Club have been left to reflect on what might have been following the realisation that their dream of a new home on a former gravel pit will probably never happen.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Leigh: Tearaway teen shamed with order

A teenage tearaway who became a menace in his own community can today be named, thanks to the Evening Echo   more...

Rochford: Family's miracle escape

A mother and her five-year-old daughter were today recovering after being rescued from a smoke-filled house.   more...

Southend: Police hunt for jewels

Detectives are keen to trace items of jewellery stolen in a burglary on a house in Southend.   more...

Southend: Last-minute deal to save New Empire

A Southend theatre facing closure looks set for a last-minute reprieve after a board of trustees formed to save the venue said it had negotiated a rescue package.   more...

Southend: Thieves sneaked in

A mobile phone and a cigarette lighter, together worth £47, were stolen by burglars who made their way past two people who were asleep in a Southend flat.   more...

Southend: Brave fire crews lose hair for charity

Kind-hearted firefighters braved the pain of having their legs or chest waxed to raise money for youngsters in need.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Sir Geoff signs for fans

England's World Cup hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst  is returning to Southend to sign copies of his autobiography, 1966 And All That.   more...

Cycling: Children saddle up for bike challenge

Youngsters from all over south Essex came together to compete in the Raleigh Challenge at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre in Eastern Avenue.   more...

Soccer: Hockley girls need players

If you can bend it like Beckham then a Hockley-based girls football team want to hear from you.   more...

Soccer: Selley keen to sign up at Blues permanently

Ian Selley admitted today that he would relish the opportunity to spearhead Southend United's Third Division promotion charge next season.   more...

Swimming: Rochford make splash

Rochford and District Swimming Club took the plunge with more success in the final round of the Essex Championships at Fulwell Cross.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Tilbury: Victim of rail crash admits killing

A survivor of the Paddington rail crash has admitted killing a man in a street row.   more...

Thurrock: Mayor brings big prize delight

An annual effort to raise funds for numerous charities has been brought to an exciting end.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Speedway: Brine's despair at Arena start

Arena Essex co-promoter Colin Brine has admitted to having mixed feelings about Hammers' start to the new season.   more...

  
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