Stories for 5 April 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: 18-30 Reps hit town

The Club 18-30 staff who starred in the raunchy ITV television series Club Reps which came to a climax on ITV a couple of weeks ago, are set to visit Basildon.   more...

Basildon: Estate shake-up plan gets windfall

A scheme to shake up a Basildon estate is to be boosted with up to £1.5m of Government funding.   more...

Basildon: Showcase set to help accident victims

A boy who was plunged into a coma after he was involved in a car accident while on holiday in Marbella, Spain, is to benefit from a fundraising event.   more...

Pitsea: Disgrace of rubbish plight

Dumped rubbish is making life a misery for families who feel their estate has turned into the "new Pitsea tip".   more...

Billericay: Golden opportunity to quiz town leaders

A golden opportunity is on the cards for residents to tackle town leaders on local issues.   more...

Basildon: Time to rock the Towngate

A music lover has vowed to get the ailing Towngate Theatre buzzing again by packing it with art enthusiasts young and old.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Kickboxing: Duo's belting performance

Basildon Freestyle Kickboxing Club are toasting the success of two of it members.   more...

Soccer: Calder's Scottish mission

Billericay Town boss Gary Calder is heading north of the border in his efforts to snap up new talent for next season's Ryman League Premier Division challenge.   more...

Soccer: Ford Basildon go motoring on in veterans league

Ford Basildon won the first of their three veterans football finals with Hockley British Legion last night.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Thundersley: Vandals' wrecking spree sparks action

Tough new security measures have been installed after vandals caused £3,000 worth of damage at Runnymede Hall in Thundersley.   more...

Canvey: Horror over beach needle

A mother is facing an agonising wait after her five-year-old son trod on a hypodermic needle on Canvey beach.   more...

Castle Point: Condolence book names are on the up

Leading councillor Dave Blackwell was the latest in line to put pen to paper and mark the life of the Queen Mother.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Grays boss expects win against Gulls

Grays Athletic boss Craig Edwards fully expects to throw a major spanner in the Ryman League Premier Division title works of Essex rivals Canvey Island at Park Lane tomorrow.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Essex: Anti-flood stance needs Government support

Local councils which turn down planning applications for development on flood plains must enjoy Government backing, a local councillor has stressed.   more...

Mid-Essex: Nige set for 10,500-mile trip in a catamaran

A mysterious mariner has turned up on the banks of the River Blackwater to embark on a journey to the other side of the world in a home-made boat.   more...

Chelmsford: Power cut puts station in dark

A power cut blacked out Chelmsford town centre on Wednesday night.   more...

Chelmsford: Council chief thanks the public

The part played by more than 200 local businesses and organisations in attempting to gain City status for Chelmsford in the Queen's Golden Jubilee year was acknowledged by the borough council's chief executive, Martin Easteal, last week.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: Essex go back in the black

Essex County Cricket club finished up with a small trading profit of £4,688 last year despite a disastrous season during which they were relegated from Division One of the County Championship.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Call for action to curb boy racers

It is only a matter of time before someone is killed because of boy racers in a busy town centre, a cab driver has claimed.   more...

Colchester: Comedy star to open new classroom

Top comedy star Griff Rhys Jones is to help youngsters at a Colchester school celebrate a major new addition to their classrooms.   more...

Colchester: Man grabbed cash from till

A thief walked into a Colchester shop and snatched cash from the till.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: U's bid to kick out racism

Colchester United and Essex Police have teamed up to try to kick racism out of football.   more...

Soccer: No family rift for Holland

Matt Holland insists there's no danger of causing a family rift when he takes his Ipswich Town side to Bolton.   more...

Soccer: Burley's biggest game for a season

George Burley has described this weekend's clash with Bolton as Ipswich Town's most important game since the play-off final at Wembley.   more...

Soccer: Venus hopes for birthday points

Mark Venus is eyeing up the perfect birthday present this year - three points for Ipswich Town from tomorrow's trip to Bolton.   more...

Soccer: Play-off final goal for Bluebirds

Cardiff City take on Colchester United at Layer Road with Sunday, May 12, firmly etched in their minds.   more...

Soccer: Mac's back and Micky's improving

New U's man Charlie MacDonald, who missed the one-goal win at Bournemouth on Tuesday because of injury, is back in training.   more...

Soccer: Atkins praises U's staying power

If Colchester United beat promotion-chasing Cardiff City tomorrow it will be another case of David and Goliath.   more...

Essex Business

Thurrock: New Thames crossing considered

A new Thames crossing for heavy rail traffic is one of the options being considered to help Thurrock's cope with freight from the planned container port at the former Shall Haven refinery site.   more...

South Essex: Stores close for funeral

Supermarkets are to close next Tuesday morning during the funeral of the Queen Mother.   more...

Essex: Council backs Crossrail study

A major new rail link which could cut journey times for commuters and boost Essex-based businesses has been backed by the county council.   more...

Wickford: Hotel's role in take-a-break campaign

Tired drivers are being given a chance to recharge their batteries for free at a hotel.   more...

South Essex: Unfit director banned

A company boss whose seven cleaning businesses sank with £600,000 debts over more than two decades has agreed to be banned as a company director for the next eight years.   more...

Billericay: Building boom

A spate of planning applications from developers hoping to cash in on Billericay's appeal has prompted a Basildon District councillor to say the town is booming.   more...

Essex: Business advice open day

A special open day on how to run a business will be held next week at Five Lakes Hotel, Golf and Country Club near Maldon.   more...

Essex: Directors look at fund forum

The Essex branch of the Institute of Directors is to consider setting up a forum to address the funding issues affecting businesses in the county.   more...

Colchester: Use us or lose us, say town traders

Use us or lose us - that's the heartfelt message from independent traders in Colchester.   more...

Thurrock: The Force is with new store

Staff at the new Argos store in West Thurrock were hoping the Force was with them when they held their grand opening.   more...

Rayleigh: Mexico milk deal for crisis-hit dairy firm

A Rayleigh-based dairy exporter has emerged from the "nightmare" of the foot-and- mouth outbreak to land a major contract to help wipe out malnutrition in Central America.   more...

Essex News

Stisted: New school hall scheme will save walk to PE

Children who walk a dangerous route to the village hall for their PE lessons may soon be staying at school.   more...

Tendring: Council look at partnership deal

Big money could be pumped into improving Tendring's main leisure facilities - if a deal can be struck with the private sector to invest in the project.   more...

Kirby: Children will be buried together

The grieving mother of a 21-year-old who died from organ failure wants her daughter to be buried with the teenage brother who doted on her.   more...

Essex: E-sign boost for county's buses

A big expansion of the bus telematics scheme in Essex is now on track thanks to a £500,000 bid to the Department of Transport, Local Government, and the Regions.   more...

Hutton: Head welcomes cash boost

A cash bonus for staff of £42,190 has been welcomed by head teacher at Hutton's St Martin's School Dr Nigel Darby.   more...

Braintree: Anger at rubbish dumped in wood

Irresponsible people are turning a much-loved wood into an eyesore by dumping wheelbarrow-loads of rubbish in it.   more...

Maldon, Heybridge: A&E clinic praised by injured father

A man has praised Maldon's new minor injuries clinic after severely cutting his finger on glass in a garage.   more...

Thorpe: Father appeals against decision

The father of 'body in the cupboard' murder victim, Justin Chant has appealed against a decision by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority to refuse his compensation bid.   more...

Tiptree: Bereaved upset at gravestone attack

A village vicar has spoken of the upset caused by vandals who damaged gravestones in a Tiptree churchyard.   more...

Stisted: MP backs fight for village life

The fight to save a vital piece of village life has been backed by an MP.   more...

Frinton: Knife ordeal for teenager

A teenager who was held up at knifepoint was today back at work in the store where he was confronted by a raider.   more...

Essex Sport

Swimming: Easter action hots up

The Warrior Square Swim Centre was packed to capacity when the Southend Swimming Club hosted their Easter Open meet with 380 swimmers competing.   more...

Athletics: Pitsea runners have sunny outlook

Organisers are hopeful that a promised continuation of the current sunshine weather will lead to fast times when the annual Pitsea 5 road race takes place over a course starting and finishing at Gloucester Park, Basildon, on Sunday.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Westcliff: Post office break-in

A post office in Westcliff was broken into by thieves who used a piece of scaffolding to force their way in.   more...

Essex: Stars came out for brave Emma

Showbiz stars have been moved by the death of a young Essex actress who has lost her battle with cancer at the age of just 29.   more...

Westcliff: Teacher forged reference

A teacher who lost his job after stealing from a school in Westcliff forged a reference to find new work, a court heard.   more...

Shoebury: Anger over trail of mess

Dogwalkers are being left to trudge the littered Shoebury shoreline after weekend fun seekers have headed home, it was claimed today.   more...

Rochford: Man's jaw broken in assault

Police are appealing for witnesses to an attack which left a 20-year-old man with a broken jaw.   more...

Westcliff: Club set to become flats

A former Jewish youth club in Westcliff will be demolished to make way for a three-storey block of eight flats.   more...

Leigh: Margo laces up for the marathon

Special needs teacher Margo Horne is lacing up her running shoes in preparation for the world famous London Marathon.   more...

Hadleigh, Benfleet: Families quizzed over traffic chaos

Residents are to be consulted over an ambitious scheme to rid Hadleigh and Benfleet of traffic congestion.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Athletics: Youngsters on the right track

Two of Southend's young throwers have made a great start to the season, collecting five gold medals at the Chelmsford warm-up meet.   more...

Soccer: Newman looking for shock win

Southend United boss Rob Newman has ordered his 12th placed side to go out cause a shock at Home Park.   more...

Soccer: McSweeney out to grab his chance

Young defender David McSweeney hopes to keep Third Division championship chasers Plymouth Argyle at arm's length when Southend United travel to Home Park.   more...

Bowls: Top flight safety battle

Westcliff-based Essex County Indoor Bowls Club go into tomorrow's final County League match of the season knowing that they must snatch a win if they are to stay in the top division.   more...

Soccer: On the Neville

Goalkeeping legend Neville Southall was on hand to pass on his skills to budding footballers at Westcliff High School for Boys during the Easter holidays.   more...

Fencing: Dublin date for Reynolds

Southend fencer Joanne Reynolds will be aiming to make her point this weekend when she competes for Wales in the five-nations encounter in Dublin.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Tilbury: Schools merger plan delayed

Education chiefs say plans to reform education in Tilbury by merging two schools have been put back at least until September 2003 following their rejection by the borough's School Organisation Committee.   more...

Grays: EastEnder at shopping centre

Grays Shopping Centre will be going EastEnder-mad today and tomorrow.   more...

Stanford-le-Hope: Showcase for tragic Dean

Tragic quarry death victim Dean Butler is to be remembered at a fundraising event, it has been announced.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Stubbs doubt for Dockers

Tilbury will hope striker Kevin Stubbs recovers from a hamstring injury, which forced him to miss Easter Monday's derby, in time for the home game with Ashford.   more...

Soccer: Purfleet out to stay perfect

The instruction will be simple this weekend from Purfleet manager Colin McBride - "Let's keep the run going."   more...

  
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