Stories for 21 May 2002

Basildon,Chelmsford,Colchester,Essex,Southend,Thurrock News

Essex: How safe is it to use our railways?

A mid-Essex rail watchdog has demanded Railtrack give details of the true state of its tracks in the county.   more...

Basildon,Chelmsford,Essex,Southend,Thurrock News

Essex: Internet child porn raids

Police were today sifting through suspected child pornography seized in a series of raids across Essex and the rest of the country.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Deprived area has a £2.9m wish list

Cutting underage drinking, improving transport and getting better healthcare were just some of the items on the wish list for residents on a troubled estate.   more...

Vange: PDSA charity adventures

Going on the trip of a lifetime this year can help sick and injured animals in Basildon.   more...

Billericay: Fury after mast firm wins planning appeal

Community leaders today told of their "outrage" after a telephone company won permission to erect a mobile phone mast.   more...

Basildon: Cubs in plea for future

Youngsters from Basildon have launched a bid to raise £1m for a children's charity.   more...

Basildon: Labour pair defy party line

A split has emerged in Basildon Council's ruling Labour group after it was revealed that two councillors defied the party line in a crucial vote.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Shooting: Games target for Betty

Rifle shooter Betty Jeffery is setting her sights on qualifying for the next Paralympic Games in Athens in 2004.   more...

Athletics: Ashia set to inspire Essex youth

British Olympic triple jumper Ashia Hansen is coming to Basildon to check out Essex sporting talent next month.   more...

Golf: Clacton demolish Basildon

Clacton's victorious Leslie Wood Cup team march on into the third round of the prestigious county event after a professional demolition job of Basildon.   more...

Karate: Basildon shotokan trio get Kata going

The sport of karate loses many competitors when they make the transition from junior to senior.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Canvey: Head's praise for parent helpline

A Canvey headteacher has applauded a phoneline which supports and helps parents cope as their children prepare for exams.   more...

Southend, Wickford: Love at first sight on TV date show

A pair of lovelorn twentysomethings are to tie the knot after pairing up on a TV dating show - despite being matched up with other partners!   more...

Canvey: New Greens warning of global warming

A Canvey environmentalist has warned people to change their ways or find another planet to live on as global warming "spirals out of control".   more...

Benfleet: Jail for 'parking rage' man

A man who punched a motorist in the face during a parking rage row outside a McDonald's restaurant is starting a prison sentence.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Athletics: Dean revved up for Rover plan

Decathlete Dean Macey took time out of his Commonwealth Games and European Championship preparations to back a new scheme for combined events.   more...

Chelmsford,Colchester,Essex News

Fingringhoe: Tandem search for a bicycle made for two

A couple getting ready to marry are juggling their wedding plans with a gruelling bike ride from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Fingringhoe.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Great Baddow: Brownies need a leader

An established Brownie pack in Great Baddow is facing closure unless it can find a new leader in the near future.   more...

Mid-Essex: Mugger kneed where it hurts

A brave woman hit back at a mugger by kneeing him where it hurts!   more...

Chelmsford: Music to their ears...

The new music school at King Edward VI Grammar School could become a regular venue for local musicians and international artists.   more...

Chelmsford: Clarity plea on council cash issues

Reports to major council meetings on financial matters must be clearer, a scrutinising committee of Chelmsford Borough council is demanding.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: 'We don't fear the Tykes!'

We've nothing to fear - that's the message Ronnie Irani will impart to his Essex players before they got into Benson & Hedges Cup action against Yorkshire at Chelmsford tomorrow.   more...

Cricket: Essex duo raring to face old team

While every Essex player will be desperate to beat Yorkshire tomorrow, none will be keener than Paul Grayson and James Middlebrook.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Police warn residents of bogus caller

Police have issued a warning after a man was seen acting suspiciously in a back garden in Colchester.   more...

Essex: Killer's family consider action

The family of mental health patient Jonathan Neale - who killed his own mother in 1999 - could be set to take action against Essex Health Authority.   more...

Colchester: Are you tough enough?

Calling all those willing to go commando for charity - Cancer Research UK is looking for a crack team of volunteers to undertake Colchester Garrison assault course.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Burley denies Ivar interest

George Burley has ruled out speculation linking him with Icelandic defender Ivar Ingimarsson.   more...

Athletics: Silver spot for Colchester Harriers

Colchester Harriers produced a fine team performance at the Garrison track on Saturday to take a hard-earned second place in an exciting Southern Women's League match.   more...

Soccer: Holland back after knock

Ipswich and Republic of Ireland midfielder Matt Holland returned to training yesterday after shaking off an ankle injury.   more...

Soccer: U's five approach contract D-Day

Colchester United's out-of-contract quintet have less than three weeks to sign their new deals, the club's chief executive has revealed.   more...

Soccer: U's vs Spurs tickets move

Ticket prices for former Colchester United captain Richard Wilkins' pre-season testimonial match with Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, July 23, have been altered to provide concessionary rates throughout the ground.   more...

Athletics: King's best foot forward

It may look to others like he's taking his time but Colchester-based athlete Dominic King is making great strides in the world of race-walking.   more...

Essex Business

Shoebury: Ideas from ashes

In the high-tech obsessed 21st century, ideas come and go day by day. But as the conveyor belt of innovation moves on, are we missing out by turning our backs on yesterday's wisdom?   more...

Colchester: Traffic trauma on the cards

A summer of traffic disruption is on the way as work begins in earnest on the next phase of the Northern Approaches Road in Colchester.   more...

Colchester: DIY jobs on cards

About 30 new jobs will be created if plans for a DIY superstore in Colchester get off the ground.   more...

Basildon: Computer changeover may cause disruption

Widespread disruption is on the cards as Basildon Council transfers its entire tax and benefits system onto a new computer database.   more...

Southend: Pub is shut as work begins

Major renovation work was today under way at the landmark White Horse pub in Southend.   more...

Basildon: Thieves raid 16 caravans

Sixteen caravans in storage at a secure compound in Basildon were broken into and goods valued at around £1,500 were stolen.   more...

Southend: Pupils show interest at HSBC

A lucky group of Southend youngsters have been given the chance to become bankers for day, thanks to banking giant HSBC.   more...

Westcliff: Facelift plans get boost

The businessman behind plans to give Hamlet Court Road a major facelift is set to meet with council bosses in a bid to get things moving.   more...

Essex Live Music

Live Music Round-up: Jubilee punk with Swindle

Punk tribute band Swindle will be playing the Riga Music Bar in London Road, Westcliff on June 1 - which funnily enough coincides with the Queen's Golden jubilee weekend.   more...

Essex News

Brighlingsea: Car occupants left scene of accident

A teenage driver and his passenger had a lucky escape when their car lost control on a bend, hit a tree, lampost and fence panels - and was written off.   more...

Braintree: Five months jail for car ban man

A man has been jailed for five months after admitting driving while disqualified - for the eighth time.   more...

Brentwood: Frank's for helping out!

Former world boxing champion Frank Bruno had his beloved dad in mind as he ran the 19th stage of the Golden Jubilee torch relay.   more...

Clacton: Pupils see dog kill cat

Schoolchildren watched in horror as two greyhounds attacked and killed a cat in the playground of their Clacton junior school.   more...

Jaywick: Concerns raised about GP cover

Residents in Jaywick are far from convinced over promises of an improved GP service in the resort.   more...

Witham: Residents battle for speed limit

Residents and councillors have decided to press on with plans for 20mph speed limits on a Witham housing estate, despite a lukewarm response from traffic authorities.   more...

Essex: Barge repair plea

The daughter of a crewman of a traditional sailing barge has joined the rallying cry to save the vessel.   more...

Woodham: Town walk is jubilee tribute

It was the culmination of eight months' hard work when community leaders unveiled their tribute to the Queen.   more...

Clacton: Girl, 4, bitten by mongrel

A father has told how his four-year-old daughter was attacked by a dog in the street, leaving puncture wounds in her neck.   more...

Witham: Doubt cast over bridge strength

An engineers' report on a historic mid-Essex bridge has been criticised by councillors.   more...

Brentwood: Pedal power for youngsters

Hundreds of young cyclists from tots to teens geared up for some pedal power to raise cash for charity.   more...

Clacton, Harwich: Cover for patients to be improved

Out-of-hours cover for patients in Clacton and Harwich is to be improved.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Kiteboarders to get own zone

A deal is to be struck between kiteboarders and Southend Council to establish a seafront safety zone.   more...

Southend: Scarred thief targets Sealife Centre

Police are keen to trace a burglar who stole items from a staff area of the Southend Sealife Centre on Friday.   more...

Southend: Dancer Jenny steps in

It is back to school for former Thorpe Bay School pupil Jenny Driver - this time to teach.   more...

Southend: Looking back at history

The history of Southend will be brought to life through a special event organised by the council's museums service.   more...

Southend: Rat-run ambulances bid to beat gridlock

Roadwork gridlock in Southend is forcing ambulance crews to use rat-runs and quiet residential streets in an effort to meet call-out targets, worried staff have claimed.   more...

Southend: 'How I saved rail jump woman'

A rail worker has been hailed a hero for putting his own life at risk to save a woman who tried to jump on to the tracks at Thorpe Bay station.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

General: Eastwood celebrate Sportsmark honour

Eastwood School has been awarded the prestigious national Sportsmark award from Sport England in recognition of their commitment to physical education and sports provision.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Your experience can count

A group has been launched in Thurrock to encourage people over 50 to volunteer for work in the community.   more...

Tilbury: Dead biker named by police

A motorcyclist who died after a collision with a lorry on the M25 has been named as Keith Heron of Tilbury.   more...

Thurrock: Golf day helps wishes come true for charity

A golf day organised by Lakeside Shopping Centre's management company has raised £5,686 for the Make-A-Wish charity.   more...

Thurrock: Volunteers sought for library service

Libraries in Thurrock want to extend a free service to the housebound but need to recruit volunteers to help them to do it.   more...

Thurrock: Golden trees for jubilee

The mayor of Thurrock, Barrie Lawrence helped mark the Queen's golden jubilee for future generations at the Civic Hall, Blackshots, Grays.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Edwards names summer signings

Grays Athletic boss Craig Edwards today named the "magnificent seven" line-up of summer signings he's backing to gun down the opposition in next season's fight for the Ryman League Premier Division championship.   more...

  
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