Stories for 1 October 2003

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Billericay: Smash topples truck

A motorist was today recovering in hospital after a lucky escape when the pick-up he was driving overturned.   more...

Billericay: Family won't give up hope for coma girl Laura

The devoted parents of a young woman who suffered a brain injury playing rugby today vowed not to give up hope for their daughter.   more...

Billericay: Stadium 'will boost town'

Billericay Town Football Club's proposed new stadium complex will bring major economic and sporting benefits to the area, a public inquiry has been told.   more...

Billericay: Death crash girl appeal

Police investigating the death of an eight-year-old girl in a road accident were today keen to speak to the driver of a light-coloured estate car.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Canvey: David passes muster to gain a green beret

The parents of a 20-year old man today told of their pride after he successfully underwent eight months gruelling training to become a Royal Marine commando.   more...

Wickford: School grows

Thrilled staff in fancy dress looked on as pupils cut a ribbon to open an extension to their school.   more...

South Essex: £56m heart centre given green light

The latest hi-tech treatment for heart patients across south Essex will soon be available locally.   more...

Basildon: £24.5m renaissance to build a better town

An ambitious blueprint to build a better Basildon is poised to be discussed by town leaders.   more...

Wickford: Drivers stole petrol

Police are appealing for information on two incidents where drivers made off without paying for petrol.   more...

Canvey: Yob risk delays amusement arcade

Plans for an amusement arcade were put on ice due to anti-social behaviour in the area.   more...

Basildon: Men go under hammer

Fourteen willing male slaves will be going under the hammer at a charity slave auction.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Angling: Staying at home nets big reward

Basildon angler Paul Broadbent netted a personal best 26lb common carp within two hours of arriving at his local Northlands Park Lake.   more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Stanford Rivers: Holiday cut short by farmhouse blaze

A family holiday has been cut short following news that a devastating mystery fire has ripped through their luxurious 400-year-old farmhouse while they were away.   more...

Brentwood: Sponsored dog walk for animal charities

All Brentwood dogs are expected to sit up and beg their owners to take them to Thorndon Country Park North on Sunday, October 12.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Disabled groups attack plan to scrap crossing

Wheelchair users claim the proposed scrapping of the pedestrian crossing over Parkway will leave them with no option but to navigate the virtually unusable subway.   more...

Chelmsford: Get your antiques valued on TV show

Are there valuable antiques hiding at home that could make you a small fortune?   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: Essex face Scots

Essex have been drawn to face Scotland in next year's second round of the Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy, with the tie scheduled to take place north of the border on May 5.   more...

Cricket: Averages highlight reasons for Essex fall

Former England captain Nasser Hussain topped Essex's batting averages this summer -- despite him only playing five county championship games.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Giant atrium plans for historic wall

A giant glass atrium could be built to encase part of Colchester's historic Roman wall.   more...

Colchester: Fears over post office closure

Colchester's MP has voiced fears that the temporary closure of a post office in the town could be made permanent.   more...

Colchester: Hospice gets cash boost

St Helena Hospice in Colchester was today celebrating a cash boost from the Government.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Kuqi wants to impress

Shefki Kuqi is prepared to put club before country in his quest to make a name for himself at Ipswich Town.   more...

Soccer: Colchester United 1-1 Brentford (Nationwide League Division Two)

It's right what they say - you don't always get what you deserve out of football.   more...

Soccer: Sunderland 3-2 Ipswich Town (Nationwide League Division One)

Ipswich turned in one of their best performances of the season so far at the Stadium of Light, carrying on where they left off from an explosive second half at Watford on Saturday.   more...

Soccer: Parky is top boss

Phil Parkinson was today celebrating his award as the Nationwide League Second Division Manager of the Month for September.   more...

Colchester,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer round-up: Parkinson takes manager award as U's draw

Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson has been named Manager of the Month for September as the U's stretched their undefeated run to eight games with a 1-1 draw against Brentford at Layer Road last night.   more...

Soccer round-up: Parkinson takes manager award as U's draw

Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson has been named Manager of the Month for September as the U's stretched their undefeated run to eight games with a 1-1 draw against Brentford at Layer Road last night.   more...

Essex Business

Halstead: Firm invests in the future

A Halstead business has employed three new apprentices from the area.   more...

Bocking: Jennie's business grows

Some good has come out of the last big Essex floods.   more...

South Essex: 280 jobs to be axed at Ford

More than 280 jobs are being cut at Ford in south Essex.   more...

Essex News

Castle Point: Protesters shocked

Protesting residents were last night told their opinions counted for nothing and the council would not be "bullied" out of decisions.   more...

Hadleigh: Writer ready to launch new book

A rising contemporary writer who was raised in Hadleigh is set to launch his second book this month - following the huge success of his first poetry anthology.   more...

Tiptree: Smash and grab £50,000 in jewels

Owners of a jewellery shop have been left devasted by a £50,000 burglary just weeks after suffering a £4,000 theft.   more...

Tiptree: Dad strips off to raise cash

A brave dad is quite literally stripping off to raise cash for a charity close to his heart but he will be keeping most of his clothes on.   more...

Rayleigh: School's sporting plans

A Rayleigh school is planning improvements to sporting facilities if planning permission is granted by Rochford District Council.   more...

Colchester: Rhino boost for zoo

Emily and Cynthia, Colchester Zoo's new white rhinoceroses could help boost numbers of the species.   more...

South Essex: Caring Mo's accolade

A doting mother has won a top accolade for her devotion as a carer to her seven-year-old triplets.   more...

Manningtree: Golf is no handicap for Richard

Footballer, top match official, climbing instructor and now golfer.   more...

Essex: Protest at private care homes move

Dozens of pensioners and carers turned out in force to protest against the privatisation of old people's homes.   more...

Bowers Gifford: Hop to help bunnies

A rabbit rescue centre today appealed for help after taking in dozens of sick bunnies destined to be snakes' dinners.   more...

Earls Colne: Alf's last post as he's told- get on your bike

The Post Office has told a postman he must retire - although he does not want to.   more...

Castle Point: School sends out sex pest warning

Children across Castle Point have been warned about the possibility of a sex pest hanging around outside a school.   more...

Essex Sport

Cycle Speedway: Rebels slip off top spot

Great Wakering Rebels were knocked off their perch at the hands of Kesgrave Kestrels courtesy of a 97-94 defeat.   more...

Archery: Rayleigh are over the moon

Archers from all across Essex converged on Basildon Rugby Club on Saturday for the 25th Moonlight Shoot organised by the Bowmen of Malgrave.   more...

Golf: Cream of Essex tee off for Open

The Essex Open Golf Championship at Langdon Hills Hotel and Golf Club goes ahead today.   more...

Golf: Fry up for Tilly's golf date

Former Southend United boss Barry Fry will be supporting Steve Tilson's golf day next week.   more...

Soccer: Pearce back is major concern

Ian Pearce is the main injury worry for West Ham ahead of tonight's game with Crystal Palace.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Woman's fear over dumped rubbish

A childminder watched in horror as her home was damaged by burning dumped furniture.   more...

Southend: We'll end speeding

Residents of a treacherous road where 13 cars have crashed into a single home are petitioning to reduce speed in the area.   more...

Southend: Website to help violence victims

Southend's Domestic Violence Forum is launching a new website which will provide wide ranging information and help for victims of domestic violence.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Darlington 0-0 Southend United (Nationwide League Division Three)

Southend United continued to make progress in the right direction with a both determined and dominant display at Darlington last night.   more...

Soccer: Spirited Blues cheer Wignall

Southend United boss Steve Wignall was pleased with a job well done after last night's 0-0 stalemate at Darlington.   more...

Essex,Southend,Thurrock Sport

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

Great Wakering were left cursing their luck as they slipped to a disappointing home defeat last night.   more...

  
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