Stories for 31 January 2003

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex Sport

Soccer: Stadium plan inquiry

A public inquiry has been called for by the Government over Billericay Town Football Club's ambitious plans for a new stadium complex.   more...

Soccer: McBride points to midfield problems

Billericay Town face new injury woes for tomorrow's trip to Bishop's Stortford as New Lodge reverberates to the sound of groaning groins.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Canvey: Woman foils theft attempt on her car

A woman disturbed three youths trying to break into her Ford Escort parked in Thisselt Road, Canvey.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Snooker: Stu bounces back

Basildon snooker professional Stuart Bingham is just two steps away from winning through to the final stages of the Embassy World Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.   more...

Soccer: Micky makes most of Gulls' Trophy tie

Micky Bennett is just about the only person to benefit from the decision to switch Canvey Island's FA Trophy fourth round clash with Nationwide Conference side Northwich Victoria to this evening (7.45pm).   more...

Brentwood,Essex Sport

Basketball: Yorick returns for Jets clash

Following Wedenesday's home match against Milton Keynes Lions, the Leopards are back in action at Brentwood this Saturday when the visitors are the current BBL Champions the Chester Jets.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Tough approach from new police chief

Chelmsford's new detective inspector has vowed to purge the town of criminals through a hard-line proactive attitude to crime.   more...

Essex: Royals at service

The Earl and Countess of Wessex were in Essex today to attend a service to commemorate the 50th anniversary of floods which devastated the east coast of England, claiming hundreds of lives.   more...

East Hanningfield: Village hall refit nears completion

A massive £120,000 refit of East Hanningfield Village Hall is close to completion, incorporating a new village shop, sub-post office and sports changing rooms.   more...

Chlemsford: Hylands Park could be part of new route

The grounds of Hylands Park could form part of the route for a new Chelmsford/Epping/Ongar rail route if proposals being put forward in an official study come to fruition.   more...

Chelmsford: Buses on hold for royal visit

Buses will be barred from Chelmsford town centre today while the Earl and Countess of Wessex attend a service at Chelmsford Cathedral to commemorate the 1953 Great Flood disaster.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: Essex sign up bowler Brant

Twenty-year-old Australian fast bowler Scott Brant will join Essex over the weekend.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Great Clacton: Former mayor pays tributes to victim

Tributes were today paid to murder victim Jean Dicker.   more...

Colchester: Bid to stop alcohol sales to homeless

A drive to persuade retailers not to sell alcohol to homeless people with drink problems is being looked into by police.   more...

North Essex: Carers get £70,000 windfall

A vital support group for carers has scooped nearly £70,000 in a lottery windfall.   more...

Colchester: Safety scheme for historic area

A speed limit of 20mph is to be introduced in a number of roads in a bid to improve safety.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Squash: Tek Sing stay on course for promotion

Late team changes due to illness threatened to scupper Tek Sing Lexden's playoff ambitions in the seventh round of the National Squash League.   more...

Soccer: Defensive blip was a one-off

Hermann Hreidarsson insists Ipswich will not repeat their shabby FA Cup defensive display when they take to the field tomorrow.   more...

Soccer: Fans' backing so important

Geraint Williams settled into his new role as Colchester United's caretaker manager urging the fans to give him and the team their support.   more...

Essex Business

Chelmsford: AES wins air pollution contract

Chelmsford-based environmental monitoring company AES has won a major part of one of the biggest air pollution monitoring contracts in the country.   more...

Essex: Chambers unite to boost entrepreneurs

East of England chambers of commerce, including Essex are linking together to give extra support to entrepreneurs to the tune of £240,000.   more...

Chelmsford: Sub-post offices to close

Two more sub-post offices in Chelmsford are to be closed within the next two months.   more...

Heybridge: Enterprise centre to close

Traders in Heybridge are devastated that Essex County Council is to close an enterprise centre which houses their businesses.   more...

Essex News

Essex: Motorist tells of snow chaos

Drivers were trapped in their cars for nine hours overnight on the M11 after two lorries jack-knifed in the blizard conditions yesterday.   more...

Essex: 200 schools closed across county

Thousands of children across Essex got an extra day off school today due to the snow.   more...

Southchurch: Burglar put to flight

A burglar fled after being caught trying to break into a house in Bovinger Way, Southchurch.   more...

Witham: Pensioner's 100-mile trek for hospice

A pensioner whose 100-mile sponsored walk raised £8,200 for cancer care has handed over the money.   more...

Clacton: Appeal renewed

Police today renewed their appeal for witnesses after post office robbers hijacked a driving test car.   more...

Castle Point: Swimmers prepare to take a plunge

Big-hearted Castle Point residents are being asked to take the plunge to help out cancer victims. Staff at Runnymede Pool, in Kiln Road, Thundersley, are hoping to make a splash and raise £2million for Macmillan Cancer Research as part of Butlins' Swimathon 2003.   more...

Great Clacton: Did you see Jean on day of death?

Did you see or contact Jean Dicker on the day she was murdered in her home? That is the urgent plea from Det Supt Gareth Wilson who is leading the search for her killer and is calling on the public to help in the investigation.   more...

Benfleet: Beauty spot deal near to signing

A natural Benfleet beauty spot is on the verge of being safeguarded forever.   more...

Wickham Bishops: Anger over blank bollard

A driver is fuming after a replacement warning bollard at a dangerous junction was mistakenly left completely blank.   more...

Silver End: Computer whizz, 18, offers internet link

An 18-year-old entrepreneur is setting up a business which could see him competing with communications giant BT and bringing broadband to mid Essex villages.   more...

Essex: New tolls will raise £50m

New charging measures to control congestion on the Dartford River Crossing are expected to raise £50 million a year for transport projects.   more...

Essex: Paramedic trainees drafted in

More than 30 trainee paramedics have been drafted in by ambulance service officials after a rise in 999 calls in Essex saw response times fall   more...

Tiptree: Warning after man approaches boy, 9

Parents are being warned to take extra care after a man asked a nine-year-old if he wanted to be taken home.   more...

Essex: Motorists trapped as snow hits county

Snow has brought travel chaos to the county.   more...

Essex Obituaries

Bill Coleman (Witham)

Witham resident Bill Coleman has died at the age of 92.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Roeder - Let's not get carried away!

West Ham boss Glenn Roeder bids to steer his side clear of the bottom three for the first time since November 10 when they face Liverpool on Sunday (2pm).   more...

Soccer: Harry's game for Memory Lane

Tonight's big FA Trophy clash with Nationwiude Conference Northwich Victoria will have memories flooding back for two members of the travelling Canvey Island party.   more...

Showjumping: Ricki saddles up for more success

Showjumper Ricki Hill is gearing up for a busy year after stepping up to senior competition.   more...

Trampolining: Craymer bounces to gold medal

The Deanes School trampolining squad enjoyed another successful day at the Zonal Finals in Chelmsford.   more...

Soccer: Dalgarno targeting Wingate

Great Wakering Rovers will have Tommy Dalgarno available again to boost their attacking power when they visit Wingate and Finchley tomorrow.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Diabetes or dentistry?

An investigation into the availability of NHS dental services is to be carried out in Southend.   more...

Leigh: Adee's on screen snip with Barrymore

Celebrity hairdresser Adee Phelan stayed a cut above the rest as he carried out an exclusive interview with fallen star Michael Barrymore live on TV.   more...

Westcliff: Pub raid nets haul of food

Thieves made off with a pile of food from a Westcliff pub.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Athletics: Bailey's ready to rock in Brighton

Southend High School for Girls pupil Natasha Bailey is set to be a Brighton belle after becoming the only female athlete from the district through to represent Essex in the English Schools Cross Country Championship.   more...

Rugby: James aiming to be on song

Westcliff are looking to take another stride towards the Eastern Counties Two South title when Old Brentwoods are the visitors to Aviation Way tomorrow.   more...

Soccer: Blues expect backing for their new ground

Southend United co-owner Ron Martin says he expects full support from the Government for the club's plans to move to a new home.   more...

Soccer: Newman expects Tigers to bite

Southend United boss Rob Newman said he expected a stiff test from big spending Hull City at Roots Hall tomorrow.   more...

Soccer: Taylor - I still want to be Blues boss

Peter Taylor revealed he still wants another crack at the Southend United job, ahead of his current club Hull City's trip to his old stomping ground tomorrow.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Councillors to get higher allowances

A Council has backed a new scheme of allowances which would see the very top councillor being paid up to £33,750 a year.   more...

Thurrock: Lakeside shoppers put in the picture

Visitors to Lakeside Shopping Centre were treated to a big-screen view of the Thurrock community.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Old club test for keeper Hardingham

Tomorrow's derby between East Thurrock and Tilbury at Rookery Hill will be a special afternoon for Rocks' goalkeeper Mark Hardingham.   more...

Soccer: Star duo miss Grays' Halifax clash

Grays Athletic will be without successful signings Martin Carthy and Roy Essandoh when they face Halifax at The Shay tomorrow.   more...

Soccer: McBride points to midfield problems

Purfleet were justifiably proud of their record in 2002 of just nine defeats in 46 league games. As for this year, well there is already plenty of room for improvement.   more...

  
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