Stories for 10 January 2003

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex Sport

Soccer: Town look for human snowploughs

Billericay Town are appealing for fans to come to the rescue to ensure tomorrow's Ryman Premier home derby with Braintree goes ahead.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Crays Hill: Travellers road block claim

Travellers blocked a road to stop their opponents getting to a key hearing to decide the fate of a controversial campsite in Crays Hill, it has been claimed.   more...

Basildon: Woman witness sought

Two good Samaritans who helped an unconscious woman out of a club were allegedly attacked by a gang of thugs as they looked after the female clubber.   more...

Laindon: It's not nice having mice says Lisa

Basildon Council has promised to investigate the case of a woman with a young baby who cannot go in to her kitchen because of mice.   more...

Basildon: Hospital puts pay TV on the wards

Patients at Basildon Hospital can now watch tv from their beds - but it will cost them.   more...

Basildon: Cash for new art centre

Pupils, parents and nearby residents are set to benefit from two up-to-date multi-media and art centres.   more...

Basildon: Angela gets tough in Ulster

Basildon MP Angela Smith is behind tough new measures, including jail, for those who flout planning laws in Northern Ireland.   more...

Canvey: Woods take root on island

Plant some lasting roots on Canvey, islanders are being urged.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: Canvey warm to Trophy challenge

Canvey Island are confident of beating the cold spell tomorrow and getting into action in an FA Trophy competition which is so warm to their hearts.   more...

Snooker: Bingham battles for European title shot

The old snooker adage "pot as many balls as you can" will have special meaning for Basildon pro Stuart Bingham over the coming week.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

American Football: Training underway once again at Spartans

Essex Spartans are about to return to training ahead of the upcoming American Football season.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock News

Corringham: Your move - take on king of chess

British chess champion Nigel Short is coming to Corringham later this month to pit his wits against the county's best players.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock Sport

Athletics: Wetheridge in good nick for Essex title

An individual success for Basildon AC's Nick Wetheridge in the men's race and a team triumph for Thurrock Harriers in the ladies' competition summed up the main glory for local clubs in the Essex Cross-Country Championships at waterlogged Gloucester Park.   more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Brentwood: Faye 'had a heart of gold'

The heartbroken parents of a Brentwood teenager who died in a car crash have told of their daughter's last poignant loving New Year's phone call made hours before she died.   more...

Brentwood: Bag a bargain at booksale

Bargain videos, cassettes, CDs and books are on offer at the Giant Booksale opening at Brentwood Library on Monday, January 13.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Snow spell sparks rash of injuries

The cold snap has kept hospitals busy, treating patients who have fallen over in ice and snow.   more...

Margaretting: Worker has to retire as bus route is axed

A Margaretting woman is being forced to retire early from her job of 30 years because her only form of transport to work is being axed.   more...

Chelmsford: Disabled group's anger at lack of consultation

An organisation representing disabled people has hit out at lack of consultation over work at Chelmsford railway station which will mean closure of its lifts for three months.   more...

Halstead, Chelmsford: Floral design to bloom at Chelsea show

A landscape garden designer will this year exhibit one of his creations at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show.   more...

Chelmsford: World Scout event is on way to Essex

Thailand, Chile, Australia.... and now to the humble town of Chelmsford. The world's biggest Scouting event is to be held in Essex's county town.   more...

Chelmsford: Town mobility appeal reaches target

An £80,000 appeal to help make Chelmsford more accessible to people with mobility problems has reached its target just 18 months after it was launched.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Dumped boat has one hull of a cheek!

In a novel twist to the abandoned car an abandoned speedboat has been reported on a Colchester street.   more...

Colchester: Kito's a big attraction at the zoo

Baby elephant Kito has been a crowd-puller with thousands of visitors flocking to Colchester Zoo to catch their first glimpse of him.   more...

Colchester: Waste collections on Mondays binned

Monday rubbish collections are set to be scrapped in Colchester.   more...

Colchester: Here's £20,000 to buy a home

Cash grants worth thousands of pounds could be offered to council house tenants to get them to buy homes privately.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Steve takes time to mull over options

Steve McGavin will use this weekend to map out the next stage of his footballing career.   more...

Soccer: White sweats on U's recall

Alan White can't wait for tomorrow to get stuck into visiting Crewe Alexandra.   more...

Soccer: Counago pledges to carry on battling

Pablo Counago insists there is no danger of him toning down his 'aggressive' edge - despite the looming threat of suspension.   more...

Essex Business

Canvey: Car repairers are back on the road

A businessman who saw his car repairs shop devastated by a huge fire today revealed how he has battled to reopen part of it.   more...

Westcliff: £500,000 queue for flats

Eager homeowners who braved the elements and queued through the night were today hoping to snap up a dream £500,000 seafront apartment.   more...

Hadleigh: Windfall brings jobs joy

A £100,000 windfall aims to help disabled people find jobs and set up in businesses.   more...

Braintree: 'Just too many places to eat'

Plans for a new restaurant in Braintree have prompted renewed claims there are too many eating places in the town.   more...

Southend: New look for Queensway

Councillors have agreed to allow a new entrance to be built at Queensway House, Southend.   more...

South Essex: Angry hauliers slam danger roads

Hauliers today hit out at "dreadful" conditions on roads in and around Castle Point and Southend and blamed poor gritting for the problems.   more...

Essex News

Benfleet: Crash sparks gritting row

A van skidded on ice and crashed through a brick wall just hours after residents warned police and the council the road had become a "skating rink".   more...

Frinton: Boy, 4, has his glider stolen

Hard-hearted thieves have walked off with a four-year-old's treasured glider.   more...

Essex: Drunk called an ambulance

A drunken man phoned for an ambulance because he had too much to drink.   more...

South Essex: Pipe works on major road link

Drivers are being advised to steer clear of a key road link between Benfleet, Hadleigh and Canvey when water main repair work begins on Monday.   more...

Braintree: New pool set for approval

Braintree is set for a double boost if a new swimming pool is given the go-ahead next week.   more...

Kelvedon: Giving respect in da house of God

Give it up for a new crew in town who are here to spread the word of God - with rap.   more...

South Essex: Spink steps up airport fight

The fight against plans to build a new airport at Cliffe in Kent has been taken to the House of Commons.   more...

Great Tey: Little Eloise is mum and dad's 11th child

A proud family have achieved their very own football team after celebrating the birth of an 11th baby.   more...

Great Holland: Neighbours go ape over pets

A disabled villager was today fighting to hold on to his beloved collection of pet monkeys.   more...

South Essex: Don't freeze in the cold

With much of the county in the grip of a big freeze Labour councillor Reg Copley is reminding people they may be eligible for heating grants.   more...

Castle Point: Council's hard work adds up to a job well done

Jubilant council number crunchers were today praised for their outstanding achievements.   more...

Essex: Critical teacher shortage warning

Essex faces a critical shortage of teachers over the next three years, county National Union of Teachers general secretary Jerry Glazier has warned.   more...

Essex: Schools close over court fears

Schools have shut down during the freezing weather rather than risk being sued by angry parents.   more...

Castle Point: Safer cycling tops transport wish list

Cyclist and pedestrian safety is top of the agenda for Castle Point's transport leader.   more...

Essex: Search for next generation of artists

The search is on for the next generation of artists from Essex who have the potential to make it big.   more...

Witham: Traffic lights cause chaos

A temporary set of traffic lights caused rush hour chaos in Witham.   more...

Essex: County army is ready for war

An Essex army of plumbers, electricians, telephone men and office workers are on standby to fight for Queen and country.   more...

Southend: Roadworks are criticised

Changes to the A13 in the centre of Southend have come under attack from a senior councillor.   more...

Essex: Crash causes A12 chaos

This was the scene on the A12 today after a van overturned crashed into the central reservation at Witham.   more...

Tendring: Crime down, but more to do

A dramatic drop in crime has been seen in Tendring but more work still needs to be done.   more...

Essex Obituaries

Jim Hall (Greenstead Green)

A former chairman of Braintree Mencap and member of Essex County Council's social services committee has died.   more...

Richard Travis (Stanway)

A popular local cricketer has died at St Helena Hospice, Colchester.   more...

Essex Sport

Boxing: Historic hall faces a knockout blow from developers

Professional boxers in south Essex are hoping the new year will bring some good news on York Hall.   more...

Soccer: Hammers legend Trev tips Bowyer to shine

New signing Lee Bowyer is set to make his West Ham debut tomorrow as his side entertain Newcastle United.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Bingo! I've won over £51,000

A lucky 74-year-old is planning a luxury holiday and a new car after scooping £51,672 at bingo - and will share half with a friend.   more...

Southend: Busted's date at gay event

Pop sensation Busted - including Southend boy James Bourne - are to return to a popular gay event in London.   more...

Shoebury: Cash rolls in as garrison develops

The jewel in the crown on the historic Shoebury Garrison site has been sold for a cool £1.15million.   more...

Southend: Family homeless after kitchen fire

A managing director left homeless after a blaze gutted his luxury home today vowed to stay strong for the sake of his young children.   more...

Southend: New crossings improve child safety

Children from Earls Hall Junior School in Southend have celebrated using two new zebra crossings.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Pleasant headache for Rovers boss Hull

Great Wakering Rovers boss Alan Hull could enjoy the rare luxury of having a full squad to choose from for tomorrow's home game with Barton Rovers.   more...

Soccer: Blues' Gay is on double mission

Southend United goalkeeper Danny Gay has a double agenda at FA Cup heroes Shrewsbury Town tomorrow -- to lift the pressure off Blues chief Rob Newman and cement his place in the first team.   more...

Rugby: Southend face test of promotion hopes

Promotion-chasing Southend face a stiff test of their progress tomorrow when they travel to take on Haywards Heath.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Tilbury: Puppies find new homes

Three of four puppies found in a box of rubbish in south Essex have found new homes.   more...

Thurrock: Playful plea for your old toys

Celebrities Tamara Beckwith and Stacey Young kickstarted a fundraising bid for children's charity Barnardo's by donating some of their coveted childhood toys.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Grays harbouring Fleet derby upset hopes

Thurrock stages its biggest game of the season so far when Purfleet and Grays clash at the Hotel in the FA Trophy.   more...

Soccer: Thurrock out to take down Pennant

Tomorrow's game at Leyton Pennant is a classic six-pointer for East Thurrock United.   more...

  
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