Stories for 25 April 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Travellers face court action

Travellers who surrounded a site with an 8ft mud wall are to face legal action in an attempt to get them shifted.   more...

Corringham: Hi-tech step for dance

An unusual method of dance centred on items of personal significance was taught during a two-day workshop.   more...

Basildon: Members bid for Legion

The Royal British Legion is often seen as a group just for older people, but the Pitsea and Vange branch intends to dispel that image.   more...

Laindon: Meet the majorettes dream team

The Laindon Suzettes Majorette Troupe has just returned triumphant from the finals of the United Kingdom Federation of Majorettes.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Mid-Essex: Speed cameras on the move

Mobile cameras will be on the move around mid-Essex's roads in a bid to clamp down on speeding drivers.   more...

Chelmsford: Dream is over for Gary

Dream 107.7 has hit by the surprise departure of station manager Gary Ball only two months after its re-launch.   more...

Chelmsford: New initiative to help crime victims

A new initiative is being set up to reassure residents living in mid Essex about the quality of service they receive from their police force.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: Gloucestershire turn game around

Gloucestershire's lower order batsmen fought back against Essex at Chelmsford as the first day of their Frizzell County Championship ended.   more...

Cricket: Essex closing on Gloucestershire total

Darren Robinson is leading the charge as Essex chase Gloucestershire's first innings total of 379 at Chelmsford in the second day of their Frizzell County Championship match.   more...

Cricket: Tuffers chance for Essex fans

The next function in aid of Mark Ilott's benefit year will be an Evening with Phil 'the Cat' Tufnell on Friday, May 3.   more...

Cricket: Robinson adds the runs

Essex are chasing a total of 379 against Gloucestershire at Chelmsford in the second day of their Frizzell County Championship match.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Students' fare could be on school menu

Budding masterchef judges will be testing their tastebuds on a variety of dishes that could end up as school meals.   more...

Colchester: Restored Roman mosaic returns to museum

A beautiful Roman mosaic pavement excavated in Colchester in 1922 has returned to the town.   more...

Colchester: 999 crash

A police car which crossed a red light while on a 999 call was involved in a crash with a car-load of Scouts.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Ipswich Town 1 - 0 Middlesbrough (FA Barclaycard Premiership)

Darren Bent will certainly score more spectacular goals in his career. He may never net a more important one, though.   more...

Soccer: Ipswich Town 1 - 0 Middlesbrough (FA Barclaycard Premiership)

Ipswich Town grabbed a Premiership lifeline thanks to a goal from teenage striker Darren Bent.   more...

Soccer: Burley hails players' courage

George Burley hailed the 'courage, determination and desire' of his Ipswich troops after watching them grind out a precious win against Boro.   more...

Soccer: Injured duo on course

Long-term injury victims Chris Keeble and Joe Dunne are on course to return when Colchester United's pre-season friendly campaign gets under way.   more...

Essex Business

Canvey: Landmark jetty future thrown a lifeline

Canvey's Occidental jetty could be thrown a last minute-lifeline, it has been revealed.   more...

Essex: Car giant joins emissions reduction scheme

Essex-based car giant Ford has led the way in tackling the world's growing pollution problems by signing up to the Government's new emissions trading scheme.   more...

Thurrock: Retail park changes ownership

The Lakeside Extra retail park in Thurrock has changed hands as part of a multi-million pound deal.   more...

Rochford, Thundersley: Glass firm's expansion

A glass company based in Thundersley is planning a major expansion in a Rochford industrial estate.   more...

South Ockendon: Asbestos fear for worker

A man is facing the rest of his life wondering if he has contracted a killer disease after being showered with asbestos dust.   more...

Essex: Countrywide still on the up

Essex-based property group Countrywide Assured has said its strong start to the year was continuing with business across all its divisions running at record levels.   more...

Essex: Flexi-work solution to watching World Cup?

The World Cup will pull huge television audiences - but Essex companies are optimistic fans desperate to see daytime matches will not affect business.   more...

Westcliff: Jason's helping hand to disorganised firms

Former carpenter Jason Breen may have left his hammer and saw behind - but the memory of the hassle he faced every day has inspired him to come up with a hi-tech short cut to efficiency for his former colleagues.   more...

Colchester: Industry hopes for dock site

A prime piece of real estate in east Colchester has been bought for nearly £1 million and the purchase is expected to spark the industrial redevelopment of the town's port area.   more...

Bradwell: Power station shutdown a slow burner

The sparks may have stopped flying from Bradwell power station, but it will be a long time before the effects of its passing are felt.   more...

Essex News

Benfleet: Christmas card travels two miles in four months

Snail mail? A Christmas card has just arrived at the Harris household in Richmond Avenue, Benfleet - four months after it was posted two miles away in Hart Road, Thundersley.   more...

Braintree: Fears over class sizes

Concerns over growing class sizes are to be taken to education chiefs   more...

South Essex: PM's promise to tackle street crime

Prime Minister Tony Blair has admitted street crime is a problem in south Essex but promised to tackle the issue with a raft of new measures.   more...

Essex: Cash card scam alert is 'just myth'

Stories about a scam involving hole-in-the-wall cash machines may be a scam in themselves.   more...

Brentwood: Carers sought for troubled youths

Someone special is urgently needed in Brentwood to give young offenders a second chance.   more...

Witham: Stella to light up golden jubilee

A kind-hearted daughter is helping her mum, who has cancer, to light up golden jubilee celebrations with the same flame the Queen used to mark the millennium   more...

Maldon: Head rejects unruly claims

A headteacher has hit back against claims children were disruptive during a supply teacher's day at her school.   more...

Witham: Residents' fears over travellers

Travellers have set up camp on the outskirts of Witham.   more...

Essex: Pet owner's horrific find

Pet owners were today warned that cats could be stolen and killed for their fur, after a horrific discovery by a distraught woman.   more...

Ingatestone: Freemasons' fun day

The Essex Freemasons are organising a Family Fun Day and Musical Gala in an effort to raise in excess of £50,000 for local charities.   more...

Braintree: Chairman's 'turmoil'

The chairman of Braintree Council has reflected on his civic duties after a year of personal "turmoil".   more...

Ingatestone, Brentwood: Farewell and thanks to fire hero

A woman who suffered horrific injuries in a road smash paid a moving tribute to a special fire fighter and his crew mates.   more...

Brentwood: Pensioner needs help nailing problem

A disabled pensioner with the use of only one hand is struggling to cope with a growing problem...how to cut her fingernails.   more...

Great Clacton: Bob wins battle for bus passes

A triumphant pensioner has won his battle for equal rights for men.   more...

Rayleigh: Teenager's night of terror

A 16-year-old McDonald's worker today told of his terror after he was locked in a cupboard during a robbery at Rayleigh Weir.   more...

Clacton: Thieves target Ford Escorts

Owners of old-style Ford Escorts have been iwarned by police about a spate of thefts   more...

South Woodham: Flats row set to rumble on

Controversial flats could still be built in the centre of South Woodham Ferrers - after planning bosses took the extraordinary step of extending the deadline for discussions.   more...

Great Dunmow: Asylum site petition

Campaigners against the site of a proposed centre for asylum seekers in Essex today presented a 4,000 signature petition to the Home Office.   more...

Braintree: Bus park facelift

A £25,000 contract was underway this week to give a facelift to Braintree's town centre bus park. The two-week job includes resurfacing and lighting improvements.   more...

Weeley: GM trials to go on despite protest

More than 100 protesters against GM crop trials in Weeley were told by a Government representative their objections will not stop the tests.   more...

Dovercourt: No action on fake letters

No further action is to be taken after fake letters were sent to the Government over the Bathside Bay development at Harwich.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Darren keeps dream alive

Goal hero Darren Bent was the toast of Ipswich Town today after breathing fresh life into their Premiership survival dream.   more...

Soccer: Bailey is back

Clacton Town boss Mick Potter is preparing to field a makeshift defence when his side entertain Swaffham Town tonight in the Jewson League premier division.   more...

Tennis: Thorpe Bay and Westcliff share spoils

Thorpe Bay returned from their veterans clash with Westcliff Lawn celebrating a 5-3 win in Essex Vets Division One.   more...

Golf: Salisbury hoping for European breakthrough

Ballard Gore's David Salisbury was today looking confidently towards a breakthrough season after victory in the Europro Tour's qualifying school in Devon.   more...

Canvey: John's £1m lottery lolly delight

A Canvey newsagent has helped raise more than £1m for good causes through national lottery ticket sales.   more...

Soccer: Tendring's ton-up clubs

Two of Tendring's oldest football clubs have done battle after celebrating their centenary as members of the Football Association.   more...

Angling: Player's big bream haul

Les Player from Rainham had a double figure bream out of the Wagtail Lake at Tylers Common, Brentwood, on Sunday using caster on a feeder.   more...

Soccer: Injury worries for Farlie

Steve Parnell, Ian Fish and Dave Barefield are sidelined as Tiptree play host to Ely in the Jewson League premier division.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Anticipation grows for seafront jubilee party

Excitement is building over plans for a huge seafront party as part of the Queen's golden jubilee celebrations.   more...

Southend: Sympathy of top Tory after A127 drive

The problems of drivers on the A127 Southend Arterial Road have been seen at first hand by shadow cabinet minister Theresa May.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Heffer's title thriller

Southend customs officer Steve Heffer and his Dagenham and Redbridge team-mates on Sunday will be involved in a thrilling race for the Nationwide Conference title and place in the Nationwide League Division Three next season.   more...

Golf: Belfairs strike in Foreman

Hosts Belfairs recaptured the Roger Foreman Shield in the bi-annual match against Southend with a 10-6 victory.   more...

Tennis: League enjoys singular success

The decision to introduce singles matches to this year's Southend & District LTA season is proving a hit with players.   more...

Soccer: Beard ready to sign

Right-back Mark Beard has decided to sign a new three-month contract with Southend United.   more...

Soccer: Shrimpers go Hi-Tec

Hi-Tec have agreed to back Southend United to the tune of £7,500 next season.   more...

Tennis: Hols break gives Peters' cup glee

Chris Peters interrupted her holiday in the West Country to play in the Leigh and Westcliff LTA winter championships finals.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Combined support to stop rubbish dumping

Thurrock Council's efforts to stop the continued dumping of rubbish in the borough has won the support of all other councils in the East of England.   more...

Purfleet: Mass of events planned for reserve

The RSPB reserve at Purfleet will not open for general public access until 2004, but a jam-packed calendar of events is planned for the coming months.   more...

Thurrock: Carnival's missing royalty

For the first time in its 50-year history, Thurrock Carnival faces being held without a queen.   more...

Thurrock: Climax of community fundraiser

Thurrock's annual charity fundraising bonanza climaxed on Sunday afternoon at the Lakeside Shopping Centre.   more...

Tilbury: Mum's support for Milly family

The mother of missing East Tilbury schoolgirl Danielle Jones today sent words of support to the family of Amanda Dowler, who disappeared 35 days ago.   more...

Grays: Students fashion recruitment ideas

Students at the Grays campus of the Thurrock and Basildon College learned about and looked the business at a fashion show they organised as part of their course.   more...

Grays: Woman's abduction bid

A 68-year-old woman has told police how she fought back at a woman who grabbed and verbally abused her before trying to abduct her.   more...

Aveley: Survival tips from TV expert

More than 150 students at the Aveley School heard the fascinating stories of BBC television survival expert Ray Mears.   more...

Purfleet: Playgroup expected to close

A popular playgroup in Purfleet was expected to close this week after the management committee has been reduced to two people who have said "enough is enough".   more...

Thurrock: Road safety initiative for school children

School children were keeping fit and helping to ease congestion as they walked to school as part of a road safety initiative.   more...

Thurrock: Jubliee carnival searching for queen

For the first time in its 50-year history, Thurrock Carnival faces running without a queen.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: End in sight for Dockers...

The vast majoriity of players, managers, officials, etc, will be pleased when the final whistle blows on Saturday, but you fancy none more so than those involved with Tilbury.   more...

  
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