Stories for 20 January 2003

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Billericay: Conditional funding for school's specialist bid

The Mayflower High School in Billericay could receive a donation of £2,000 from the town council to help its bid to become a specialist science college.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Pitsea: `Blondie' set to win hearts at The Salon

A south Essex hairdresser proved she was a cut above the rest by keeping her job on Channel 4 reality TV show The Salon.   more...

Langdon Hills: Knifepoint carjacker sent to prison

A man was today beginning a four-year jail sentence after admitting taking a £32,000 Mercedes from a woman at knifepoint.   more...

Basildon: No clues in burnt out cars

Car thieves have torched another two vehicles at a Basildon retail park.   more...

Canvey: Jack's wheel heroes

A disabled teenager was celebrating today after firefighters rebuilt his treasured bike almost destroyed by arsonists.   more...

Basildon: Sheriff's VIP trip to wards

Patients at Basildon Hospital's mental health unit welcomed a VIP to the wards.   more...

Basildon: Transport blow for disabled

Disabled people in Basildon will have to get used to having less money for transport, as a lottery project comes to an end.   more...

Canvey: Jamie is off to the sunshine

A Canvey man is celebrating after scooping a holiday to Ibiza, courtesy of Monico Leisure and Travel Choice.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: Trophy switch blow for fans

Canvey Island face the prospect of bidding to win a place in the last 16 of the FA Trophy without the vocal backing of their yellow army of supporters.   more...

Squash: Barker back to defend his title

International stars will be slugging it out for honours at the Essex closed squash and racketball competition in Basildon this week.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Soccer: Chelmsford City 3-0 Tiverton Town (Dr Martens Premier)

Two wins in a row now for Chelmsford City, and they were well worth the full three points as they demolished high-flying Tiverton Town on Saturday.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Essex: Man jailed for indecent assault

The master of Essex Police Band was branded a paedophile by a judge on Friday.   more...

Colchester: Unwanted vehicles still being dumpe

Irresponsible car drivers are still dumping unwanted cars in Colchester, new figures show.   more...

Colchester: Jailed for a good cause

Off-duty policemen will take an old fashioned view of justice when they arrest 15 local people and throw them in the dungeons of Colchester Castle today.   more...

Colchester: Arsonists go on the rampage

Arsonists are targeting empty, boarded-up buildings in Colchester, a leading firefighter has warned.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Skipper vows to battle on

Skipper Scott Fitzgerald today promised Colchester United's fans he will 'battle on defiantly' after the U's dropped into the Division Two's bottom four.   more...

Soccer: Darren dreams of glory

Young guns Darren Bent and Darren Ambrose were dreaming of play-off glory today after joining forces to torment Preston.   more...

Soccer: Wigan 2 1 Colchester (Nationwide Division Two)

Colchester were left facing a real threat of relegation after going down bravely to runaway Second Division leaders Wigan Athletic at the JJB Stadium   more...

Essex Business

South Essex: 15,000 homes in Gateway plan

Thousands of new homes could be built in south Essex as part of the massive Thames Gateway regeneration project.   more...

Rayleigh: What will you bid?

One of south Essex's oldest farms is auctioning off some of its finest antiques this week and the event is already attracting international interest.   more...

Essex News

Tendring: Concerns over street wardens

The Tendring area could soon be playing host to controversial street wardens who will be paid to help police fight crime.   more...

South Essex: 6 horses spark mayhem on A130

Police had to close the new A130 for more than three hours today after horses got on to the track and one was killed.   more...

Colchester: Soldiers to go to Gulf

Soldiers from Essex are amongst those to be sent to the Gulf, Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has announced.   more...

Hadleigh: Salon girl's pervert terror

A teenage hairdresser today told of her terror when a pint-sized pervert tried to pull her trousers off while she was at work.   more...

Mid-Essex: Youngsters shoot at former teacher

Police today warned parents to make sure their children are using air weapons responsibly - after a retired teacher was shot at.   more...

South Essex: It's a nightmare! Family home floods yet again

A family have today spoken of the "absolute nightmare" they have endured after their house flooded for the fourth time.   more...

Rayleigh: Bedsit elderly to get flats

The first stage of an £482,000 refurbishment scheme for an elderly housing complex has been launched.   more...

South Essex: Copter crash kills dad and son

Tributes have been paid to a firefighter and his son after they lost their lives in a helicopter crash.   more...

Rochford: No change in tax precept

Rochford parish councillors are delighted their portion of the year's council tax is staying the same.   more...

Clacton: Arsonists destroy holiday caravan

Arsonists are believed to be to blame for a blaze which destroyed a £16,000 caravan on one of Clacton's leading holiday parks   more...

Essex: Chairman - time to get behind farming

It is time to start fighting. This is the message of the Essex National Farmers Union chairman who has just been re-elected for his second term.   more...

Walton: Wildlife plan gets go-ahead

A major scheme to save wildlife habitats in Walton Backwaters looks set to get the go-ahead despite objections.   more...

Clacton: Traffic cop miracle escape

A traffic policeman had a miraculous escape after his patrol car aquaplaned on a wet road, hit the central reservation of the A120 and burst into flames   more...

Braintree: Experts ring in old hotel's times

A Braintree hotel has been officially identified as the oldest-known secular building in the town.   more...

Parkeston: Protesters picket planners' site visit

Protesters fighting plans for 77 new homes picketed planning officers and councillors during a site visit.   more...

Braintree: Crimebusters on the move

Police have teamed up with Braintree Council to reach out to rural parts of the community   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Ryman League Round-Up (Division One North)

Harlow Town came back from the dead to rescue an unlikely point at Berkhamstead Town on Saturday.   more...

Soccer: Maldon Town 3-0 Morpeth Town (FA Vase)

Maldon Town stormed into the next round of the FA Vase in convincing fashion.   more...

Soccer: Arsenal 3 - 1 West Ham (Premiership)

In the end it was so predictable, but a different approach to refereeing this game could have given Hammers a genuine chance of upsetting the odds.   more...

Soccer: Roeder fury at elbow ruling

West Ham boss Glenn Roeder insisted his side should have taken something from their match with Arsenal, despite the early dismissal of Steve Lomas.   more...

Soccer: Ipswich Town 3-0 Preston North End (Nationwide League Division One)

Three points, three goals and another clean-sheet added up to a hugely satisfying afternoon for Ipswich Town.   more...

Soccer: Oxford City 1 - 2 Great Wakering Rovers (Ryman One North)

Superb goals from Tommy Dalgarno and top scorer Dan Trenkel saw Wakering take their run to just one defeat in seven games and move up to 14th spot in the Ryman First Division North table.   more...

Essex V

Rhianna and Kid Galahad

19 year old Leeds singer, Rhianna is a modern popstar with a stunning voice who works a unique future retro chic. Cool like Sade lost in Shoreditch, Rhianna name-checks Kate Bush, Nelly Furtado and Patti Smith as inspirations, creating a style that she modestly describes as "cool pop".   more...

Manics on NME stage

The Manics are taking to the NME stage to celebrate an impressive 13 years as one of the UK's most vital bands.   more...

Essex V2003

Small businesses will be going online

Small businesses will be going online through a support group which is to be launched by the Essex Chambers of Commerce on April 10 at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Rivenhall.  more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Police rev up war on crusisers

Southend's police chief has promised no let-up in the continuing battle against seafront cruisers.   more...

Westcliff: Girl is grabbed in street

A teenage girl was grabbed by a man as she walked to school in Westcliff.   more...

Southend: Protesters take park road battle to MPs

Campaigners opposed to a major traffic scheme in Southend have held a weekend of vigils to kick-start a month of intensive campaigning.   more...

Leigh: Homes hit by blaze power cut

An underground explosion in an electrical box blacked out more than 230 homes in Leigh.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Bramble praises referee's decision

Southend United's last gasp goal hero Tes Bramble admitted he was not sure whether he would get the chance to seal Blues' 1-0 win over Rochdale.   more...

Soccer: Southend United 1-0 Rochdale (Nationwide Division Three)

Top-scorer Tes Bramble blasted home his ninth goal of the season to give the Shrimpers their second 1-0 win of the week.   more...

Cycling: Patience enjoys Wheeler fortune

Patience certainly proved to be a virtue when Southend Wheelers Cycling Club held their annual prize presentation.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Top men to visit Holland

Three top men from Thurrock Council plan to get an insight into how a major Dutch port and associated business park work together.   more...

Grays: Presenter role for Jade's man

A former south Essex footballer who is expecting his first child with Big Brother star Jade Goody has landed a job as a presenter on Channel 4 children's show T4.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Marlow 4 - 3 Aveley (Ryman One North)

Steve Mosely's Aveley side suffered a nightmare end to this match as they conceded two late goals and had striker Luke Bauckham sent off.   more...

Soccer: East Thurrock United 3-2 Yeading (Ryman One North)

Rocks recorded their first Ryman Division One North win since late November with this exciting success.   more...

  
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