Stories for 5 January 2003

Essex,Basildon News

Wickford: Hijacked chef

A CHEF was left stranded in a field in the dead of night after his car was hijacked by two abusive thugs in what police have described as "terrifying" and "cruel" ordeal.  more...

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

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

A surprisingly large number of Ryman Division One North matches survived the weather at the weekend, though results were mixed for our Essex representatives.  more...

Essex,Chelmsford Sport

Soccer: Chelmsford City 2-1 Ilkeston Town (Dr Martens Premier)

Lee Kersey's injury time winner gained Chelmsford their first victory in seven attempts on Saturday.  more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: four teenagers escape blaze

FOUR teenagers were lucky to be alive today after scrambling through a bathroom window to escape a devastating blaze which completely destroyed their home.  more...

Southend: attacked man stabbed himself

A 43-YEAR-old man found bleeding from stab wound in a Southend phonebox has admitted to police the injuries were self-inflicted.  more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: 'house prices won't tumble' says Bank of England governor

ESTATE agents - and the governor of the Bank of England - have poured cold water on suggestions that Thurrock house prices are set to tumble.  more...