Stories for 26 January 2003

Essex,Basildon News

Vange: Armed robbers terrify shop assistants

A HAND gun and crow bar wielding duo terrified two shop assistants as they trashed a convenience store before robbing it.  more...

Essex,Basildon,Chelmsford,Colchester,Southend,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Ryman League round-up (Division One North)

Harlow came out second best in a bad tempered promotion showdown at home to Northwood. The match saw eight bookings and a flurry of bad exchanges, but goals from Dave Sargent, Kieran Knight and Chris Moore saw Northwood home and they now top the division by 11 points. Harlow had gone ahead inside ten minutes through Matt Harrold, but have now slipped to 5th as a Ryman Division One North title challenge seems a step too far for the Essex side.  more...

Essex,Chelmsford Sport

Soccer: Grantham Town 2-3 Chelmsford City (Dr Martens Premier)

Three consecutive wins for Chelmsford City, who climb into the top half of the Dr Martens Premier Division following this win at the South Kesteven Stadium.  more...

Essex,Southend News

Hockley: Man suffers severe burns after suspected gas explosion

A MAN suffered severe burns to his face and hands after a suspected gas explosion started a fire which ripped through three mobile homes in Hockley.  more...