Stories for 23 January 2003

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Billericay: Child porn man jailed

A computer expert who was one of the brains behind an international paedophile group has been jailed.   more...

Billericay: Community pot share-out

Organisations all over Billericay could be in line for part of a £22,000 cash bonanza tonight.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: School repeats award win

Children and staff at a Basildon school were celebrating today after news it had been awarded a quality mark for the second time.   more...

Basildon: New Five Links mystery

Mystery surrounds work to be started on improving the beleaguered Five Links estate, after the contractor was appointed in autumn 2002, but no contracts have been drawn up.   more...

Vange: Family face life on the streets

A 20-year-old mum of three due to be thrown out of her home by the council is concerned her children, including a three-week-old baby, will suffer as the family now face a life on the streets.   more...

Canvey: A celebratory drink for big draw winner

A Canvey commuter and his wife were today toasting their luck after winning a year's supply of beer.   more...

Canvey: Pupil power at council

Pupils from Castle View School, Canvey took time out from their lessons to find out more about local Government.   more...

Laindon: Man held as body is found

Murder squad detectives were today probing the death of a man whose blood-soaked body was found in a Laindon home.   more...

Canvey: EU threat to island status

Canvey could face a threat to its island status, thanks to the European Union.   more...

Vange: Aid for families of mixed race

Children from mixed race marriages and their parents are now able to get support thanks to the efforts of a Vange-based group.   more...

Canvey: Drainage plan to prevent flooding

Major drainage work is set to take place on one of Canvey's residential roads that has been badly affected by flooding, it has been revealed.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Angling: Hats off to Busby

Basildon Angling Centre squad member Alan Busby weighed in 19lb 7oz to take his third consecutive win in the Ridley Angling Products-sponsored Gloucester Park series.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Business

Chelmsford: New jobs for new drink

Chelmsford-based soft drinks giant Britvic has taken on 40 new production line people to launch its new drink Freekee Soda a type of fizzy milk-shake   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Community punishment for drug dealer

Cannabis found by police in a car led to two young men facing court for their first time.   more...

Bradwell, Great Baddow: Waterbiker killed during manoeuvre

A man riding a waterbike died after being involved in a collision with a friend's bike, an inquest heard.   more...

Chelmsford: Crackdown on youth gangs a success

A police crackdown on gangs of youths hanging around Chelmsford town centre has been deemed a success.   more...

Chelmsford: Prison fire

Firefighters were called out to tackle a blaze which could have been started deliberately at Chelmsford Prison.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Empty houses put to good use

Hundreds of homes are lying empty in Colchester - despite hundreds of families being on the housing needs register.   more...

Colchester: Be loud for cancer cash bid

Flamboyant neckwear will help raise awareness and funds to help beat bowel cancer during next week's loud tie campaign.   more...

Colchester: Troops - we are ready for war

Troops preparing to leave for the Gulf today said they were ready for anything.   more...

Colchester: Elderly hit by new bogus team

A team of bogus plumbers have targeted elderly residents in Colchester.   more...

Colchester: Drugs raid on flat - four held

A police team smashed its way into a Colchester flat and arrested four people as part of a drugs crackdown.   more...

Colchester: Schools care for children of Gulf soldiers

Children can sometimes be forgotten in all the political rhetoric about the impending conflict with Iraq.   more...

Colchester: It Asda be a waxwing

A different species is getting its meals at Asda near North Station, Colchester.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Whitton snaps up striker Williams

Colchester United have snapped up Crystal Palace striker Gareth Williams.   more...

Soccer: Rovers sign McGavin

Stanway Rovers have completed the signing of former Harwich and Parkeston manager Steve McGavin.   more...

Soccer: Blades will want cup glory

Richard Naylor believes Sheffield United will be doubly determined for FA Cup glory ahead of their mouth-watering showdown with Ipswich Town.   more...

Essex Business

Rayleigh: Ramraiders strike twice

Ramraiders have struck for the second time in five days at a Rayleigh off-licence.   more...

Castle Point: Cabbie's fear over weapons

A cabbie today demanded tough action against people caught carrying weapons because drivers are "working in fear" of being attacked.   more...

Braintree: Bowling complex to create 40 jobs

A £2.5 million bowling complex is set to open within weeks - creating 40 jobs in Braintree.   more...

Essex News

Dovercourt: Labourer hanged himself in Spain

A labourer hanged himself at a house he was working on in Spain, an inquest heard.   more...

Witham: Fears grow for missing woman

A young woman has gone missing without her prescribed medication.   more...

Braintree: Residents want homes site appraisal

Residents protesting about four new homes off Bradford Street, Braintree say an archaeological appraisal of the area is vital before before the development goes ahead.   more...

Essex: Police use crime information boards

In a move to jog people's memories on crime, Essex Police have begun using similar tactics to those used for road accidents.   more...

Braintree, Rayleigh: Lorry driver dies after vehicle overturns

A lorry driver has died in a road accident on the A120 Braintree bypass near Freeport.   more...

Brightlingsea: Motorcyclist died in rabbit crash

A motorcyclist died wheh he hit the back of a car which had slowed down for a baby rabbit to cross the road and was thrown into the path of an on-coming vehicle.   more...

Dovercourt: Struggling school praised for efforts

A primary school adjudged to be underachieving three years ago has made big strides.   more...

Kirby-le-Soken: Pensioner dies in house fire

A disabled pensioner has died in a blaze at her village home.   more...

Harwich: Study on port's impact on health

Health services will be affected by the development of Harwich International Port, it has been claimed.   more...

Braintree, Witham: Rail link booming

The rail link between Braintree and Witham, once threatened by closure, is booming as never before.   more...

Frinton: Raiders scared off at golf club

Would-be thieves were foiled when they were scared off by a resident worker in a golf club.   more...

Crays Hill: Last ditch bid by travellers

Large numbers of travellers and their children could end up on the streets if they lose their fight for a permanent site, a public inquiry has heard.   more...

North Essex: Schools cheer at new league tables

Pupils and schools across north Essex are in an upbeat mood after scoring good marks in this year's school GCSE league tables.   more...

Clacton: Mum hits out at tree wreckers

A distraught mother has hit out at mindless vandals who destroyed a tree planted in memory of her daughter for the second time in three years   more...

Thundersley: Film buffs focus on silver screen

Film buffs are being invited to learn more about scores of their favourite movies.   more...

Kirby Cross: There's a house in my garden

A single mother is waging a six-month battle with a housing developer which is building on land next to her home.   more...

Clacton: Teamwork the key to success

Teamwork can help turn a good school into a very good one. That was the message from Clacton County High School headteacher John Clay to pupils who gathered with parents to enjoy their sucesses at a special celebration evening.   more...

Braintree: Girl, 16, beaten by mob

A teenager was taken to hospital after being attacked by a group of schoolgirls in Braintree town centre.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Charlton Athletic 4-2 West Ham United (Premiership)

If bad luck and bad refereeing can explain some of Hammers recent defeats, this one was just plain bad.   more...

Soccer: Learn from Les pleads Roeder

Another disappointing defeat has forced West Ham boss Glenn Roeder to urge his defenders to learn from new signing Les Ferdinand.   more...

Boxing: Success for home fighters

Fighters from Harwich ABC punched their way to success at their annual club night.   more...

Soccer: Amigos team gets kitted up

Members of the Amigos Mentoring Project football team were treated to a new kit this week thanks to sponsorship from local solicitors TMK.   more...

Golf: Darren's back with a bang

Rochford Hundred golfers came out of semi-enforced hibernation to play their January Saturday medal over the full 18-holes.   more...

Golf: Steve shines at Rochford

The course record set by Steve Weidner was the highlight of an exciting Rochford Hundred golfing year.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Woman's 25-hour hospital ordeal

A 91-year-old woman suffering a severe chest infection was forced to wait 25 hours before being admitted to Southend Hospital, it was revealed today.   more...

Southend: Squeeze on tenants' right-to-buy

A Southend housing chief has said fewer council tenants will be able to buy their properties if Government changes to the right-to-buy scheme are enforced.   more...

Southend: Residents-only parking scheme

Homeowners today applauded plans to tackle parking hotspots in Southend by launching residents'-only permit schemes.   more...

Southend: Clubber didn't slap his `ex'

Night clubber John Pearson has been cleared of slapping his ex-lover on a dance floor.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Tennis: Westcliff derby for Jubilee crown

Westcliff Hardcourts set up a Jubilee Cup final date with Westcliff Lawn after enjoying a straight sets semi-final success.   more...

Soccer: Portsmouth Reserves 2-1 Southend United Reserves (Avon Combination League)

Southend United's reserves went down to a narrow defeat at Portsmouth, despite putting on a battling performance.   more...

Tennis: Thrills and Spilletts at Lawn

Geoff and Nicky Spillett won the men's handicap final at Westcliff Lawn.   more...

Soccer: Man on a Southend mission

Southend United's new first team coach Stewart Robson is already enjoying getting to grips with his Roots Hall role.   more...

Swimming: SEALS take to the water

SEALS are set to make a big splash -- in a Southend Swimming Pool.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Business

South Essex: Planning threat from Gateway scheme

Powers to decide major projects shaping the multi-billion pound Thames Gateway project could be taken out of the hands of local people.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Canvey in line for Grays cup clash

A potential Park Lane clash between old Essex rivals Canvey Island and Grays is the highlight of the quarter-final draw in the Ryman League's Bryco Cup.   more...

  
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