Stories for 15 May 2002

Basildon,Essex Business

Basildon: Business park relocation fear

A meeting to discuss plans for a business park in Basildon left landowners on the site no nearer to knowing where they will be relocated, they claimed after last night's talks.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Funeral for hit and run victim

The funeral for 82-year-old hit-and-run victim Eileen West is to be held on Friday.   more...

Basildon: Cars for sale

Anyone want to buy a second-hand motor?   more...

Wickford: Thief's letter to victim

Police scientists were today carrying out DNA tests on a letter sent by a thief to a woman whose purse he stole.   more...

Canvey: Mum has to share bed with son, 15

A homeless woman was forced to sleep in the same bed as her 15-year-son in temporary accommodation at Southend's Palace Hotel.   more...

Basildon: Information stall for refuge

Staff from Basildon Women's Refuge manned a stall offering information about the help available for the victims of domestic violence.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Angling: Norman bags carp

Basildon angler Norman Kenward made the most of an evening session at Northlands Park Lake, landing an enormous 24lb 6oz mirror carp.   more...

Soccer: It's rich pickings for Berry

Berry Boys under-16s signed off their junior football career with a memorable double.   more...

Angling: Philip targets final triumph

Philip Huzzey has landed himself a place in the final of the Troutmasters Competition.   more...

Soccer: Club pitches in for family

Runwell Hospital FC is aiming to raise £4,000 following the Ian Miller Memorial Trophy tournament.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Swimming: Bicknell stars at Basildon Open

Southend Swimming Club gave a very good account of themselves at the Basildon open competition.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Great Baddow: Heading for the races

Hundreds of contestants are under starter's orders for this weekend's Great Baddow Races, with town crier Tony Appleton on hand to set them off.   more...

Chelmsford: Grandmum tells of US jail visit

A grandmother has spoken of the "uplifting" meeting she has had with a Death Row prisoner.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: Hussain missing for Worcester clash

One player who will definitely be missing at Worcester for Essex today is Nasser Hussain.   more...

Table Tennis: Class act for league

Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League season has ended with an undefeated 22 game run from one of its teams.   more...

Cricket: Worcestershire start strongly

Worcestershire have made a good opening against Essex in their County Championship match at New Road.   more...

Cricket: Essex fight back

Essex have taken Worcestershire wickets to bring the side back into their County Championship match at New Road.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Tractor Boy's joy ruins calf

Jumping for joy when Birmingham scored their equalizer against Norwich left Brian Tunstill wincing in pain.   more...

Colchester: Crash victim tributes

The grieving family of a teenager who died after a road crash in Colchester have paid tribute to their son   more...

Colchester: Bob quizzes Byers on road deaths

A series of questions have been levelled at Transport Secretary Stephen Byers about road safety by Colchester MP Bob Russell.   more...

Colchester: Ian goes red on the double

An Arsenal fan has dyed his hair red in a tribute to his favourite player after the Gunners won the double.   more...

Colchester: Nigel is the new mayor

Colchester's 241st mayor took office today.   more...

Colchester: Town crier wins two top awards

The Town Crier of Britain's oldest recorded town has enjoyed a double success at contests to find the best in the country.   more...

Colchester: Man stabbed in the chest

A 56-year-old man was stabbed in the chest and left with a punctured lung.   more...

Colchester: Drink-drive pensioner banned

A pensioner who was just over the legal driving limit has been banned from driving.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Battle is on for new deal

Joe Dunne is pumping iron in pursuit of a new contract.   more...

Essex Business

Colchester: Firm denies not enough jobs claim

AXA Insurance bosses today denied claims by union officials that workers at the doomed Colchester site would face job losses.   more...

Canvey: 'Gas repairs will wreck our trade'

A trader today hit out at gas giant Transco, claiming imminent repair work will destroy his trade.   more...

Castle Point: Roadworks cost jewellers

A furious Benfleet trader has attacked Castle Point Council after roadworks cost him £6,000 in lost business.   more...

Southend: Public back airport

Southend Airport today claimed overwhelming public backing for its ambitious modernisation and expansion plan.   more...

Essex News

Brentwood: Pub to help Becky swim with dolphins

A brave little girl who loves swimming and dolphins has captured the hearts of staff at a Brentwood pub.   more...

Harwich: I'll stand by my man

The fiancee of a man convicted of rape has said she will stand by him and wants to marry him as soon as she can.   more...

Colchester: Rattler that wasn't

Claims a deadly American diamond-backed rattlesnake had been stolen were untrue, police revealed today.   more...

Braintree: Groups hit jackpot with cash handout

Good causes are in line to share about £126,000 in community grants after Braintree Council's executive approved a new budget.   more...

Clacton: Midwives to run maternity units

A series of major improvements are to be introduced to midwifery services throughout Tendring when the maternity unit at Clacton Hospital reopens next month.   more...

South Woodham: Charity's plan delayed

Residents have been given more time to tell council bosses what they think about controversial plans to expand the Salvation Army headquarters in South Woodham Ferrers.   more...

Wickford: School praised for teaching and leadership

Its first Ofsted inspection saw Oakfield Primary School reported to be "doing a very good job", with the standard of teaching and leadership praised highly.   more...

Colchester: Resident discovers flats fire

A resident has told how he opened his door and was faced with clouds of smoke after a blaze started in a block of flats.   more...

Thorpe: Roadworks spark jubilee party fears

Villagers fear their bank holiday and golden jubilee celebrations could be thrown into chaos if a major scheme to replace water mains in Thorpe are not completed in time.   more...

Brentwood: Residents give verdict on A12 plans

The people of Brentwood turned out in force to give their verdict on the controversial plans for the A12.   more...

Brentwood: Poster campaign revised

Revised plans for a "name and shame" campaign by Brentwood Police are set to be presented to the borough council after concerns that the original posters might incriminate innocent members of the public.   more...

Epping: Elderly benefit from jobs service

Elderly and disabled homeowners in the Epping Forest district are - along with those on low incomes - to continue to benefit from a popular council-backed odd jobs service.   more...

Colchester: Police air rifle warning

Parents have been warned by police to think before buying their children air rifles, following reports of cats being shot in the head in Colchester.   more...

Maldon: Medal plan row erupts

Plans to spend almost £20,000 on jubilee medals for schoolchildren have been branded a waste of money   more...

Essex Sport

Cricket: Weather takes toll on Essex outfits (Marshall Hatchick Two Counties)

The weather took its toll on the four Essex clubs Braintree, Halstead, Mistley and Wivenhoe in division one.   more...

Soccer: Parnell to hang up boots

Steve Parnell will hang up his boots tonight after a career spanning 20 years in non-league football.   more...

Rugby: Pluberow triumphant in tournament

Pluberow Primary School emerged victorious when Rochford Hundred hosted the Higgins Tag Rugby Tournament at Magnolia Road.   more...

General: Brentwood hosts sport festival

The Brentwood Festival of Sport will be hosted at the Brentwood Centre this Sunday.   more...

Soccer: Maldon Town 1 2 Harlow Town (East Anglian Cup Final)

A goal from Harlow's Gerality a minute from time stole the silverware from under the noses of Maldon at Park Drive last night.   more...

Yachting: Refit for Chalotte Ellen

One of the most famous old sailing craft in Essex, the Tollesbury smack Charlotte Ellen, is halfway through her major two-year refit and on course to be back on the water, and winning more trophies, in the summer of next year.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Star Wars goes into extra time

Demand for tickets to be among the first in the UK to see the latest Star Wars film has been so great an extra two special midnight screenings have now been scheduled.   more...

Southend: Trolley good gift for hospital

Staff at Southend Hospital's physiotherapy department are always on the ball and now, thanks to Henry Stennett, president and chairman of Southend Charity Football Competition, their service has improved even more.   more...

Southend: Hostage escape bid pair jailed for five years

Two desperate convicts who held a jailer hostage during an attempt to escape from a court building were today starting five year jail sentences.   more...

Leigh: Going up - and up, and...

Property prices are spiralling so rapidly in Leigh that luxury penthouses will soon cross the £500,000 mark, estate agents warned today.   more...

Westcliff: Man's fury over pellet-gun attackers

Furious Len Sales today told how he chased and detained a youngster after a pellet gun was fired at him - and then waited for more than an hour for police to turn up.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Shrimpers' sponsor search

The search for a new sponsor for Southend United continues as Rebus, partners for the last two seasons, look set to end their association with the club.   more...

Soccer: Lion Harris roars on football cubs

A guest appearance from Millwall's Nationwide League star Neil Harris provided a real thrill for youngsters taking part in Leigh Ramblers mini-soccer tournament at Fairways School, Leigh.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Want to be a lollipop man?

Thurrock Council is on the lookout for more people to become school crossing patrol people - lollipop men and women.   more...

  
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