Stories for 27 April 2002

Essex News

Basildon: Flat Fire

FOUR people suffered smoke inhalation and "were lucky to be alive" following a fire at their flat.  more...

Essex,Chelmsford Sport

Cricket: Essex share the honours

A draw was the predictable outcome at the end of the final day's play between Essex and Gloucestershire at Chelmsford's County Ground.  more...

Essex,Colchester News

Rivenhall: Racial hatred complaint thrown out

A VILLAGE rector investigated by police over a complaint about inciting racial hatred is praying the experience will make him a better parish priest.  more...

Great Totham: Vicar's son jailed for indecent assaults on children

A VICAR'S son has been jailed for a shocking catalogue of abuse involving girls as young as three.  more...

Essex,Colchester Sport

Soccer: Ipswich on the brink

Results this weekend have gone against relegation-haunted Ipswich Town, who lost to Manchester United and saw their nearest Premiership rivals snatch a vital point.  more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Pedestrian killed

A 45-year old woman has died following a collision with a car on the A127 in Leigh.  more...