Stories for 23 October 2003

Basildon,Essex News

Essex: My pal Dwain's no drug cheat

Sporting star Dean Macey today rubbished claims his friend, top British sprinter Dwain Chambers, was a drugs cheat.   more...

Canvey: Asbestos work to extend pool's life

Asbestos removal costing £51,796.32 at Canvey's Waterside Farm swimming pool will give the building another ten years of life, councillors heard.   more...

Wickford: Home's dance treat

Girls from a dancing college showed off their performing talents to pensioners at a residential home in Wickford.   more...

Basildon: Estate gets own police 'station'

A Basildon council estate is getting its own police office to combat crime and anti-social behaviour.   more...

Basildon: Kids facing £80 fireworks fine

Police today vowed to crack down on teenagers playing with fireworks - by dishing out £80 on-the-spot fines.   more...

Basildon: Schools team up to lobby for more cash

Basildon schools have joined together to complain to the Government about their funding.   more...

Brentwood,Chelmsford,Essex News

Ramsden Heath, Chelmsford: DJ Matt mixes it with semi-finalists

Talented young DJ Matt Carter is getting in a spin after winning through to the semi-finals of a nationwide competition.   more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Brentwood: Vegan feast at school

A delicious feast of vegan fare awaits at The Brentwood School Sports Centre on November 1.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Althorne, Chelmsford: PC jailed for street attack

A Chelmsford restaurant manager was beaten by an off-duty Metropolitan Police officer from Althorne who produced his warrant card and demanded that he hand over the pizza he was taking home to his wife.   more...

Chelmsford: Traffic control centre for town

The first traffic control centre in Essex is to open in Chelmsford in the New Year.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Myland: Former care home could become children's nursery

A former care home for handicapped teenagers looks set to be transformed into a children's nursery.   more...

Colchester: Fake water man tricks pensioner

A bogus water firm worker talked his way into a pensioner's home so his accomplice could steal cash.   more...

Colchester: Ship name hope must go to vote

Moves to get a new aircraft carrier named HMS Colchester is to go to a vote.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Stewart boost for Town

Ipswich Town have received a welcome £125,000 cash boost from Division One rivals Sunderland.   more...

Essex Business

Ongar, North Weald: Traders ban eggs and flour sales for youngsters

Drastic steps are being taken to protect Ongar and North Weald residents and businesses from a repeat of last year's Halloween mayhem with traders withdrawing the sale of eggs and flour to youngsters.   more...

Thundersley: Fury as post office faces being closed

Fury erupted today after it was revealed another Castle Point post office will close.   more...

Walton: Blaze pub reopens

A pub which was devastated by fire has reopened and plans are being made to hold charity events to raise money for a good cause.   more...

Essex News

Clacton, Dovercourt: No jail for heroin addict trickster

A heroin addict with 50 previous convictions for theft escaped a prison sentence despite admitting to an "appalling criminal record".   more...

Essex: Two-thirds of road cameras inactive

About two-thirds of speed cameras in Essex are out of action at any one time.   more...

Holland-on-Sea: Huts arsonist strikes twice

Police were today hunting an arsonist who struck twice in two nights, destroying beach huts in Holland-on-Sea   more...

Dovercourt: Pedal power to raise cash

Fitness fanatics plan to work up a sweat for health facilities in Harwich.   more...

Braintree: Packed calendar for youth group

A Braintree youth group is going from strength-to-strength with a packed calendar of events for the coming months.   more...

Walton: Cliff fossils stolen from mini-museum

A treasure trove of fossils has been stolen by thieves from the caravan where they were displayed for the public.   more...

Canvey: Walker is robbed by men from car

A man was robbed of his mobile phone as he walked along Beach Road, Canvey, it has emerged.   more...

Braintree, Uttlesford: Lorry drivers caught out in inspections

A crackdown on irresponsible lorry drivers has produced results which show some are flouting the law.   more...

Hadleigh: Smoke detector plea after blaze

Firefighters today stressed the need for smoke alarms after a man needed oxygen treatment following a blaze in his kitchen.   more...

South Woodham: Work shuts road

A road in South Woodham Ferrers is set to close for three weeks for drainage works and resurfacing.   more...

West Mersea: Paint pong halts post officer staff

Post Office workers feared they may have been targeted by terrorists when they arrived at work to find their office filled with strong smelling fumes.   more...

Leigh: Drumming up a fitting tribute

A musician who died of a brain tumour is to be remembered with a day of music and comedy.   more...

Barnston: Motorist cut from car

Firefighters worked for more than an hour to cut a motorist from her vehicle today.   more...

Tendring: Council tax hike is long overdue

Moves to increase council tax in Tendring by more than 30 per cent have been given a cautious welcome.   more...

Castle Point: Cash boosts youngsters' sports skills

Community coaching sessions to help youngsters develop their sporting skills have been launched - just six weeks after the scheme received a £5,000 grant.   more...

Essex: Moves for specialist cancer centre begin

Cancer patients in north and mid Essex could have their lives saved by a specialist centre.   more...

Basildon, Southend: Digital hearing aids for hospital patients

A switch over into the digital era of hearing aids has begun and a partnership with high street suppliers may be on the cards.   more...

Mid-Essex: Council offices to close?

Two district council offices could close because of budget cuts, it was claimed today   more...

Essex: More drug dealers brought to justice

The number of Essex drug dealers brought to justice has risen by more than 50 per cent in the past year.   more...

Jaywick: Electic heater started fire

A fire which claimed the life of a pensioner started from an electric heater, an inquest heard.   more...

Tendring: Transport charity gets cash boost

A charity which provides vital transport links for vulnerable residents across Tendring has scooped a cash windfall to help train its staff and volunteers.   more...

Basildon: George's hearty thanks

Basildon Carnival chairman George Coleman-Wood has more reason than most to make a donation to the town's hospital - they nursed him back to health - twice.   more...

Braintree: It's all go for Europe trio

A Braintree man has finally set off in a coach around Europe raising money for charity along the way.   more...

Frinton: Son's concern after mother's street fall

A son has told how his elderly mother was injured in a fall in the street.   more...

Braintree: Pensioner defies bogus workman

An elderly woman stood firm and refused to hand over cash to a bogus caller who cut down one of her trees.   more...

South Essex: Shame for hero cop who failed to renew tax disc

A special constable decorated for bravery is to face an internal investigation after he admitted not paying his road tax for the past eight months.   more...

Braintree: Meeting to tackle park problems

A public meeting is to be held in a bid to tackle the problem of anti-social behaviour at a Braintree park.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Pardew positive after debut draw

New West Ham boss Alan Pardew was disappointed not to collect all three points on his managerial debut.   more...

Boxing: Champ Danny denied belt

English lightweight king Danny Hunt is the boxing champion without a belt.   more...

Soccer: West Ham United 1-1 Nottingham Forest (Nationwide League Division One)

A virtuoso display from visiting midfielder Andy Reid almost wrecked Alan Pardew's West Ham managerial debut.   more...

Angling: Cracking carp catch for young Ryan

Teenager Ryan Droy topped a six-fish Gloucester Park carp haul with a cracking common of around 20lbs.   more...

Bowls: County duo get Essex call-up

Richard Hart and Steve Cooper have been selected for the Essex team to face Berkshire in the first round of the Liberty Trophy.   more...

Motorsport: Thrills and spills as Watts takes spoils

It was "absolute mayhem" at Mallory Park as Robbie Watts sealed the overall British Roadsports drivers' championship.   more...

Soccer: Shock as boss Ball quits

Stanway Rovers chairman Peter Cracknell has expressed his shock at Steve Ball's decision to resign as manager of the club.   more...

Angling: It's slow going at Doggetts

Fishing at Rochford's Doggetts lake has slowed considerably this week, although skimmers and roach were still tempted out by a red maggot bait.   more...

Soccer: Wayne's keen to keep Fagan

Birmingham Loanee Craig Fagan's future at Colchester United will be wrapped up next week.   more...

Rugby: Eels will keep on reaching higher

Essex Eels are putting the finishing touches to their bid to step up to National League Three.   more...

Essex Xmas

Braintree: Could you cut it as Santa Claus?

Santa's grotto is ready and waiting, but a Braintree shopping village is still in need of a suitable Father Christmas.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend, Leigh: Residents slam bus service withdrawal

Residents today blasted plans to axe a vital bus service running between Southend and Leigh at the end of the month.   more...

Southend: Curator finds art surprise on break

Holidays are supposed to be a relaxing time away from the office.   more...

Southend: Widow in brave battle for life

Courageous mother Tracy Peck is facing a desperate battle for life, just weeks after her husband died from a mystery illness.   more...

Southend: Car park closes amid safety fears

Engineers have closed the top floors on a Southend town centre multi-storey car park amid concerns over safety on its upper floors.   more...

Southend: Watch us stay in touch!

Co-ordinators of Southend's Neighbourhood Watch have been given equipment that will keep them up to date with key crime cracking advice and up to speed with information.   more...

Southend: Shush! Let's sing a song in the library

Singing and storytelling raised the rafters at a Southend library as part of a series of events this week called Make a Noise in Libraries.   more...

Southend: Ambulances homeless

Southend's ambulance crews, the busiest in Essex, are to be made homeless in January.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Martin seeks Blues partner

Southend United co-owner Ron Martin is going all out to find a new partner to help run the club.   more...

Soccer: We've nothing to fear - Tilson

Southend United's youngsters get their big chance to shine under the Roots Hall floodlights tonight when Leyton Orient visit in the FA Youth Cup first round.   more...

Essex,Stansted News

Stansted: Call to drop parking charges at airport

Stansted Airport is charging people through the nose for parking and it should lower its charges, say town councillors.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Tilbury: Jim's fundraising inspiration

An energetic council worker has raised more than £1,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital following a gruelling run.   more...

  
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