Stories for 30 April 2002

Basildon,Chelmsford,Colchester,Essex,Southend,Thurrock Sport

Cricket: Batson's half ton thwarts Stanford...

A quartet of south Essex cricket clubs won through to this weekend's Essex Cup second round. Billericay enjoyed a 26-run win over Stanford-le-Hope at Blunts Wall Road.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Billericay, Wickford: Debt warning from CAB

With personal debts skyrocketing above £2,000 for every person, Billericay and Wickford Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) have issued a strong financial warning to everyone to try and keep in the black.   more...

Basildon, Canvey: £240,000 for husband's death

A mum-of-three has won a £240,000 settlement in the High Court after suing over the death of her common law husband in Basildon Hospital five years ago.   more...

Basildon: Denise back in West End

Denise Van Outen is enjoying her return to the West End stage in hit musical Chicago after receiving a rousing ovation on her first night back.   more...

Vange: Death crash - man freed

An unemployed 46-year-old Vange man, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, will no longer have to answer police bail.   more...

Brentwood, Billericay: Class reunion romance for Nerissa

Nerissa Cole found more than old friends when she decided to organise a school reunion five years ago for fellow ex-pupils from Brentwood County High School - she found love.   more...

Vange: Parents' tribute to their death

The parents of two teenage girls killed in a horrific car crash which left a third sister injured, have paid a moving tribute to their daughters.   more...

Basildon: Mobile mast battle - part two

Residents are gearing up for another battle to stop a mobile phone mast being put up in their neighbourhood.   more...

Basildon: Burglar had no remorse

A remorseless criminal who burgled homes while awaiting sentence for a car crash which killed his young girlfriend is starting a six-year jail term.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: Fin Juho swaps Bulgarian nightmare for Billericay

A sinister encounter with two pistol-packing Bulgarian heavies has made Juho Rantala appreciate his move to Billericay Town all the more.   more...

Soccer: Billericay's prize night

There were prizes galore at New Lodge when the Ryman League Premier Division club collected their player of the year honours for the season.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Canvey: Island's welcome returns

Controversial Canvey welcome signs have made a return - 18 months after being pulled down because they were labelled a distraction to drivers.   more...

Collapsed horse drama

Firefighters struggled in vain for three hours to help a collapsed horse to stand up.   more...

Castle Point: Marathon boost for charities

Five charities have received a cash boost thanks to those that sponsored Castle Point MP Bob Spink to run the London Marathon.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Hockey: Thundering win for girls

The under-14 hockey girls from King John School, Thundersley, have pulled off a big success by winning the Southend, Castle Point and Rochford Cup.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Galleywood: Parish's fab four honoured

Four people from Galleywood who have each made an outstanding contribution over the past four years to the village have been presented with special awards by Galleywood Parish Council.   more...

Chelmsford: Radio record to mark Marconi Day

A record of more than 1,000 trans-Atlantic and trans-European contacts were made in around 20 hours by members of the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society to mark Marconi Day.   more...

Chelmsford: Friends rally round to help Becky

A fundraising lunch and raffle has been held by The Jack and Jill pre-school in Broomfield to help a four-year-old disabled girl, Becky Easton, achieve her dream of swimming with dolphins.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: We can win the cup, claims Irani

Ronnie Irani is ready to lead his Essex cricketers through this season's 'group of death' to Benson and Hedges Cup glory.   more...

Cricket: Hussain backs Foster

England captain and Essex star Nasser Hussain insists fellow Essex wicketkeeeper James Foster remains ahead of Surrey veteran Alec Stewart in the England pecking order.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Golden jubilee party plans unveiled

Plans have been unveiled for a golden jubilee party to be held in High Woods at the end of May.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Naylor is tightlipped about future

Richard Naylor is keeping tight-lipped about his Ipswich Town future - saying it depends on whether the Blues escape relegation from the Premiership.   more...

Essex Business

Southend: Fraud crackdown in town

A police unit to tackle fraud has been launched after it emerged credit card crooks cost Southend £1.2m last year.   more...

Shoebury: Garrison flats competition

The design of a landmark building up to 15 storeys high at Shoebury Garrison is to be chosen by a competition.   more...

Benfleet: Vapour leak at store

Firefighters were on standby for two hours following a petrol vapour leak in an electrical store room in High Road, Benfleet.   more...

Westcliff: Contractor's winning streak

Westcliff contractor Wilson James has become the toast of the building industry after picking up not one but two prestigious industry awards in the space of a week.   more...

Harwich: Roads closed as gas leak wreaks chaos

A gas leak caused "absolute chaos" in Harwich after a major road had to be shut.   more...

Essex: Skills awards for students

Students who have developed useful skills in the workplace are being presented with the first Essex Skills Awards.   more...

Leigh: Flats set for car sales site

A block of 11 flats could be built on a car sales site at the corner of Leigh Cliff Road and Leigh Road in Leigh.   more...

Southend: Hope for college scheme

A fresh bid for a new multi-million pound university campus in the heart of Southend has been launched.   more...

Colchester: Business group launch

Having strong local businesses is essential to maintain Colchester's unique attractiveness as an historic town.   more...

Essex Essexkidz

Harwich: Banned man drove car a day early

A banned driver took to the roads just 24 hours before the end of his disqualification, a court heard.  more...

Simon checks it out

Just checking to see if this is working properly   more...

Essex Live Music

Live Music round-up: Lush Life in Leigh

If, like me, you adore New Orleans boogie blues - think the great Dr John and his spiritual descendant Jools Holland - then this Sunday (May 5) at the Vocalzone at the Ship pub, New Road, Leigh will be a jelly-roll treat.   more...

Essex News

Woodham: Jubilee plans will be unveiled

South Woodham Ferrers celebration for the Queen's Golden Jubilee will officially be unveiled on Saturday May 18 by the mayor of Chelmsford Christine Rycroft.   more...

Mid-Essex: Alert raised as woman finds intruder in house

People are being warned to check their homes' security after a woman discovered an intruder in her house.   more...

Maldon: Old name returns to town

An ancient Maldon name has returned to the town more than 300 years after it was last used.   more...

Clacton: Mum warns of alcohol and solvent abuse in Gardens

A mother has warned parents to be aware that teenagers are gathering in a prime residential area of Clacton to drink alcohol and sniff solvents.   more...

Mid-Essex: Fly-tippers turn roadside spot into 'bomb site'

A popular stopping spot for motorists has been turned into a "bomb site" by thoughtless flytippers.   more...

Maldon: Call to Shakespeare experts

The Royal Shakespeare Company could be heading to Maldon to commemorate a special visitor to the town.   more...

Brantham: Reading raises the roof

A rector is beginning a marathon Bible reading session in an effort to raise money for a new church roof.   more...

Maldon: Park lake's boats plan scuppered

It could be the end of an era for Maldon because there are no plans to have paddle boats at Prom Park lake this summer.   more...

Silver End: Thieves target gardens

A memorial garden plagued by vandals has now been targeted by thieves.   more...

Jaywick: Residents kick up stink over sewage smell

Residents in Jaywick are kicking up a stink over what they say is a pungent smell from a sewage treatment works.   more...

Wivenhoe: Parents urged to control children

Vandalism at public play areas has led to calls for parents to take better control of their children.   more...

Mersea: Drivers hurt in head-on crash

Rescuers were called out to the Strood after two drivers were hurt in a head-on crash.   more...

Brightlingsea: Crash driver sentence axed

The coach driver involved in a crash which killed a Brightlingsea couple has had his sentence axed.   more...

Little Oakley: Crash landing for pheasant

Strong winds caused fowl play when a wild bird got blown off course and crash landed through a window.   more...

Essex: Home prices force young from villages

Young residents are being forced out of villages due to the soaring cost of housing, parish councillors have warned.   more...

Braintree: Prodigy in new UK tour

Braintree dance act Prodigy are set to make their first major UK appearance for four years.   more...

Braintree: Sex call boys 'let off'

A disgusted mother has criticised a school for going soft on two pupils who made obscene phone calls to her.   more...

Witham: More travellers arrive

More caravans have parked on farmland in Witham despite travellers being asked to leave.   more...

Essex Obituaries

Pete Jacobsen (Southend)

The Essex jazz scene is mourning the loss of star keyboard player Pete Jacobsen.   more...

Ian Gillies (Leigh)

The undisputed master of quiz shows, and one of the most famous names on Radio 4's Brain of Britain show, has died at the age of 74.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Maldon snap up Potter

Maldon Town have announced the appointment of Mick Potter as part of their management team for next season.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Failed raid at yacht club

A would-be thief cut the wires to an alarm box at Alexandra Yacht Club in Clifftown Terrace, Southend, while attempting to get into the building.   more...

Rochford: Life's good for sea man Lee

Life on the ocean wave is good for a former Rochford pupil who has just become the youngest merchant sea captain in the county.   more...

Southend: Hope for college scheme

A fresh bid for a new multi-million pound university campus in the heart of Southend has been launched.   more...

Southend: Help save lives in future

A new course to teach people how to save the life of a baby or child is being offered by the Southend branch of St John Ambulance.   more...

Southend: Empire signs new deal

Jubilant campaigners battling to save the New Empire theatre today breathed a sigh of relief as a deal was struck to keep it as a base for amateur dramatics.   more...

Church launches urgent cash plea

A campaign to raise £1.5m to restore a prominent Southend church was launched with a colourful spring fayre.   more...

Leigh: Family vigil for husband

Family members were today comforting the husband of Lesley Mansell, the cyclist killed when she was hit by a car in Leigh.   more...

Rochford: Homing in on rural crime in district

A crackdown is to be launched as part of a new strategy to win the war on rural crime in Rochford.   more...

Hadleigh: Hannah dances to top award

A Hadleigh teenager who suffers from cystic fibrosis has danced her way to the top and scooped a national award.   more...

Southend: CCTV footage in ear-bite probe

Police hunting a vicious attacker who bit off half his victim's ear in Southend have issued CCTV pictures of a man they want to trace.   more...

Rochford: First aid for your pets

First aid kits for cats and dogs and natural remedies for horses are just some of the topics up for discussion at a special pet evening being held at the Freight House, Rochford, tonight.   more...

Westcliff: Former youth club to give kids a boost

A former Jewish youth club in Westcliff could be taken over by Southend Council to give children a better start at school, it was revealed today.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Prices fixed for Blues' big-name friendlies

Tickets for Southend United's prestigious friendly against West Ham on July 23 will cost £15 (£10 concessions).   more...

Soccer: Taylor leaves Brighton job

Former Southend United boss Peter Taylor has walked out on Brighton after falling out with the club over what have been described as `broken promises'.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Estate beauty spot plan angers families

Changes to the master plan for developing the giant Chafford Hundred estate have again angered councillors and residents - this time with the scrapping of open space and access to a beauty spot.   more...

  
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