Stories for 24 May 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Pitsea: Skinny sex pest hunted

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man pinched the bottom of a young woman, and then dropped his trousers and asked her to have sex with him.   more...

Basildon: `No collusion over key vote'

Labour rebel David Abrahall has rubbished claims he was colluding with the Conservatives prior to a key vote.   more...

Basildon: Hospital waiting lists down

Basildon Hospital has treated a record number of patients in the past year - cutting waiting lists.   more...

Basildon: No excuse for no ID

After warning shopkeepers not to serve underage smokers and drinkers, young people are now being reminded that it is illegal to try to buy cigarettes and alcohol.   more...

Basildon, Brentwood: Charity's survival bid

A caring charity that throws a vital lifeline to children with learning disabilities is struggling for survival.   more...

Basildon: Fire? Visit and see what we do

Families can set their weekend alight with a visit to Essex's busiest fire station.   more...

Laindon: Flying start for play area

Massive investment in a troubled estate has resulted in a new skate park, ball court and refurbished playgrounds.   more...

Pitsea: Crash death was accident

An elderly woman died of a fractured skull after she collided with a car as she attempted to cross the road outside her home.   more...

Basildon: Hospital parking solution

Parking nightmares for patients and visitors to Basildon Hospital could be eased following a deal with the nearby college to use its land for overspill.   more...

Laindon: Phone snatch appeal

Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses after a 29-year-old man was robbed of his mobile phone.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Snooker: Thrilling finish for Bingham

Stuart Bingham finished the snooker season in tremendous style last night when he triumphed in the sixth and final Open Tour event of the campaign.   more...

Athletics: Surety for England

Basildon AC's Steven Surety has won selection to the England squad for an international in Italy.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend News

Canvey: Fond memories of Coronation

The countdown to the Queen's jubilee has triggered a wealth of memories for a Canvey woman who had an exclusive view of the Coronation procession.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Athletics: Macey battling back for summer

Canvey Island's Dean Macey has been battling to re-ignite his bid to rule Europe and the Commonwealth this summer after a nightmare trip to America.   more...

Athletics: Dean in track protest

Canvey's medal-winning athlete Dean Macey has threatened to jump over the fence to use the island's Waterside Farm running track if Castle Point Council is forced to mothball it for repairs.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock, Basildon: MP's backing for save-the-whale fight

Basildon and East Thurrock MP Angela Smith has thrown her support behind the Government's fight to prevent a return of commercial whaling.   more...

Thurrock, Basildon: Support plea for heart unit bid

The chairman of the Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals NHS Trust is calling for public support for efforts to create a specialist heart centre and network based at Basildon Hospital.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: The bus that never came...

Elderly passengers waited for the bus that never came last Monday when "hidden" cuts in the new Chelmsford bus service came to light for the first time.   more...

Chelmsford: Firemen's hoax calls anger

Chelmsford's firefighters are becoming angered by an increasing number of potentially danngerous time-wasting false alarm calls.   more...

Mid-Essex: Radical new town plan

A new town the size of Milton Keynes in mid-Essex has resurfaced as one of the options being considered by forward planning experts.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: Slow start for Ilott

Essex fast bowler Mark Ilott is aiming to relaunch his county cricket career tomorrow - on the village green.   more...

Cricket: Essex beat Middlesex and rain

Essex have booked a place in the next round of the C and G Trophy after beating Middlesex by five wickets at Chelmsford  more...

Soccer: Chelmsford man's Japan dream

A footballer from mid-Essex has been selected to fly to Japan next week for the World Cup.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex,Southend News

Southend, Chelmsford: Court staff set to remain

Staff at Southend Magistrates' Court look set to stay in the town following fears administrative workers could have been shifted to Chelmsford.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Fire service strike 'is a last resort'

Firefighters in Colchester have said a strike is the last thing they want in their bid for better pay.   more...

Colchester: TV licence crackdown during World Cup

TV licensing bosses are warning football fans not to fall foul of the law as a World Cup crackdown is kicked off in Colchester.   more...

Colchester: Bingo! Mother and daughter's jackpot

A mother-and-daughter bingo team have scooped almost £60,000.   more...

North Essex: Hair-raising idea to help brave Archie

Family and friends of a three-year-old boy with a rare form of cancer are joining forces to get him moving again.   more...

Colchester: Oh my God! Helen's in the house...

She may not be under the watchful eye of the crew at the Big Brother house anymore but Helen Adams still seems to be taking an interest in homes.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Burley's fond farewell to Jim

George Burley has sung the praises of Jim Magilton after telling the Ipswich Town midfielder he can leave on a free transfer.   more...

Swimming: Rebecca gest Colchester off to winning start

On Saturday Colchester Swimming Club travelled to Southend to compete in the Stone Trophy Gala.   more...

Essex Business

Chelmsford: Eatery owner wants bite at Big Apple

Restaurant manager John Ward is getting his taste buds ready to try out food in the Big Apple.   more...

Southend: Airport `will not have to close'

Southend Airport worker Tony Brown has rubbished fears the airport would close if St Laurence Church is not moved to create a larger safety zone.   more...

Basildon: Dial a hubby for all your DIY needs

A Basildon firm is providing a team of 'hubbies' who will take on DIY jobs - for a fee.   more...

Colchester: Old firm brings in the new

A Colchester IT solutions firm has taken the latest technology to one of the UK's oldest companies.   more...

Southend: Post service problems will be 'sorted'!

Residents in Southend have been promised the return of a first class post service following the revelation that mail will once again be sorted in the town.   more...

Colchester: New shopping centre bid

A brand new shopping centre - promising to draw in an extra 500,000 visitors a year - is on the cards for Colchester town centre.   more...

Thurrock: Asda's hunt for new workers

Around 60 jobs are to be created in Thurrock after supermarket giant Asda announced a major expansion of its distribution operation.   more...

Essex News

Road closed as hole appears

A Clacton road has been closed to traffic after a hole, which could be up to 20ft deep, suddenly appeared in the middle of it.   more...

Clacton: Two hurt in shock attack

Two men were subjected to a vicious attack, which left one of them unconscious and in hospital for six days.   more...

Heybridge: No chance of new school for now

A second primary school will not be built in Heybridge for at least another nine years.   more...

Walton: Girl bitten by dog

A ten-year-old girl was left lying in the road injured after a dog bit her on the leg before knocking her off her bike.   more...

Witham: Nine-years for knife attack

A jealous boyfriend is starting a nine-year jail sentence for stabbing his love rival and his girlfriend.   more...

Jaywick: Call to move travellers on

An urgent call has been made to move travellers who have set up on land at Jaywick - but they look like staying for at least a week.   more...

Great Tey: All white, cock!

The tranquil village of Great Tey has a new addition to its country scene - a white peacock and peahen have been making their presence known around the picturesque village.   more...

Essex Obituaries

Helen Keen (Dovercourt)

A former nurse from Dovercourt has died aged 71.   more...

Dorothy Cock (Fingringhoe)

Dorothy Cock, a former chairman of Lexden and Winstree Rural District Council, has died. She was 97.   more...

Ted Dunn (Lawford)

Veteran pacifist and author Ted Dunn has died at his home in Hungerdown Lane, Lawford, aged 82.   more...

Thomas Windsor (Colchester)

A one-time commanding officer of Colchester Territorial Army, Captain Thomas Windsor, has died. He was 86.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Boston friendly for Billericay

Billericay Town will start a busy six-match pre-season programme with a home clash against a Boston United side which has just gained entry to the Nationwide League.   more...

Golf: Duffin makes impact in Tour event

Clacton golfer Andy Duffin has given himself every chance of making the cut in his first ever European Tour event.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Bravery award for fire rescue

Courageous Keith Dalgetty is to receive a bravery award after rescuing two children from their blazing home.   more...

Southend: Man seen day before flat raid

Police want to speak to a man seen lingering around warden-controlled flats in Southend in connection with a burglary that took place a day later.   more...

Southend: County to face ring road quiz

Senior members of Essex County Council are to be quizzed on their attitude to the long-discussed Southend outer ring road.   more...

Southend: Tenants told to behave

New Southend Council tenants could be put "on probation" to make sure they behave themselves.   more...

Southend: Post service problems will be 'sorted'!

Residents in Southend have been promised the return of a first class post service following the revelation that mail will once again be sorted in the town.   more...

Southend: It's time to prove we are not batty!

Wildlife campaigners are planning a stake-out to prove there are bats roosting in two derelict houses near Priory Park.   more...

Southend: Top cop calls for leniency on drug users

Drug users should be educated rather than punished to allow police more time and resources to tackle dealers, Southend's most senior police officer said today.   more...

Southend: Frosty shock delivered

When Geoff Tindale arrived home summer was on the way - so he was quite surprised to see a snowman on his doormat.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: £850 damage at Roots Hall

Hundreds of pounds of damage was caused during a break-in at Southend United's home ground.   more...

Soccer: Tilson ready to play for Blues

Former Southend United favourite Steve Tilson has revealed he is hoping to pull on a Blues shirt again next season.   more...

Snooker: Sam reigns at the Victoria Club

Sam Hon lived up to the name of the Chinese Restaurant he owns, the Joy King in Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, with a big snooker success.   more...

Karate: Belting success for John

Rayleigh's Shin Gi Tai Shotokan Karate Club are celebrating the success of new black belt John Hallam, 14, who passed at the first attempt.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Chadwell: Police warning over bogus callers

Police have warned residents to be vigilant about people knocking on doors and offering to carry out work.   more...

Grays: Charity car wash

A school association will be staging its second charity car wash on Saturday to raise money for a school library extension.   more...

Thurrock: MP gives Parliament tour

A group from Your Choice Social Club has been a given guided tour around the Houses of Parliament by Thurrock MP Andrew Mackinlay   more...

Grays: Platform lorry torched

The cab of a motorway maintenance lorry was severely damaged by fire in a blaze firefighters from Grays are treating as suspicious.   more...

Chadwell St Mary: Woman's fear of vandals

A blind and disabled woman says she is living in fear and is frightened to leave her house because she is the target of vandals.   more...

Orsett: Hospital land on sale at last

Land at Orsett Hospital has gone on sale five years after a planning inquiry agreed the development could go ahead.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Athletics: Bangs better!

Neil Bangs' season just gets better and better. A week after taking two titles at the Essex championship, the Thurrock Harrier set new figures for the 1500m at Loughborough.   more...

  
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