Stories for 24 October 2003

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Billericay: New town guide points way to visitors

A colourful guide offering key information about Billericay has been launched by town councillors.   more...

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex Sport

Soccer: Billericay's chance to pile more misery on Saints

On paper Billericay would appear tomorrow to have their best chance for weeks of improving on a sorry Ryman Premier record, which sees them stuck at the bottom of the table with just eight points and two wins from 16 starts.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Parents pay tribute to their dead biker son

The family of a 19-year-old motorcyclist who died on the A127 at Basildon after crashing his bike have paid tribute to the teenager.   more...

Canvey: Vikings invade island school

Striking-looking Vikings turned up at a Canvey school instead of its year five pupils.   more...

Laindon: Thumbs-up for their home sweet home

Care home residents have given a resounding thumbs-up to their new accommodation - complete with bigger bedrooms and en suite bathrooms.   more...

Basildon: Families celebrate late-night lorry ban

Residents today celebrated the news that heavy vehicles will be banned from their roads at night - but claimed the radical new measures didn't go far enough   more...

Pitsea: Fancy dress aid for poorly Grace

Fancy dress sack, egg and spoon, and wheelbarrow races will today raise money for one of the smallest twins born at Southend Hospital.   more...

Basildon: Holiday fun days for kids

A council playscheme is being launched next week to give youngsters something to do during the half-term holiday.   more...

Basildon: Skills scheme nets 170 since launch

A partnership scheme to help people in Basildon develop better English, maths and language skills today celebrated recruiting more than 170 supporters since March.   more...

Basildon: Parents plea for son held in a Greek jail

The parents of a Basildon man on hunger strike in a Greek prison today appealed for his release as Labour MP Angela Smith prepared to fight his case.   more...

Pitsea: School alters name to honour Len

Pupils, staff and family all joined together to celebrate the formal unveiling of the Len Wastell Infant School.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: Hot shots go head to head

Canvey must go Seal clubbing on Sunday if they are to win their way through to the FA Cup first round proper for the third time in four seasons.   more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Epping: Council defends position on transport scheme

Epping Forest District Council has defended its position as one of only two authorities in Essex which will not contribute to a transport scheme for wheelchair users - saying it could not find the £3,000 needed.   more...

Harold Hill: First ASBO for borough

Yobs were sent a clear message this week when Harold Hill police successfully applied for the borough's first Anti-Social Behaviour Order on a lout who had been causing misery to neighbours.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Most eccentric man in boxing draws crowds to shop

He's probably the most eccentric man in boxing. But luckily no fights broke out as people queued for an hour to catch a glimpse of Chris Eubank.   more...

South Woodham: Homes replace parking space

A town councillor has accused Chelmsford Borough Council of speaking "weasel words" after plans for retirement homes in South Woodham were passed.   more...

South Woodham: A widow's tribute to a sincere man

A widow has paid an emotional tribute to her husband and father-of-three who died after a head-on collision.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Soccer: Bottom but not downhearted

Bottom of the league and with only one win but eight draws Chelmsford City manager Steve Mosely is adamant that his beleaguered side are about to "turn the corner" and start climbing away from the relegation zone.   more...

Hockey: Chelmsford 5-1 Stourport (English Hockey League Division One)

Despite the late withdrawal of player/coach, Craig Fulton, from Sunday's English Hockey League Division One game, Chelmsford produced their best performance of the season to date as they slammed five goals past visitors, Stourport.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex,Southend Sport

Cricket: Making Southend cricket fest fun

A new committee has been formed to breath new life into Essex's festival week at Southend.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: African top cops swot up on crime

Top Nigerian police officers are coming all the way to Colchester to learn about crime fighting in the town.   more...

Colchester: Town para set for Iraq posting

Paratroopers from Colchester could be heading out to Iraq within weeks.   more...

Colchester: U-turn call over axing of pitches

Plans to axe sports pitches and countryside ranger jobs in Colchester should be reviewed, a council commitee has urged.   more...

Colchester: OAPs' hot meals axe

Council chiefs have come under fire for axing OAPs' hot meals as temperatures outside plummeted   more...

Colchester: Ill man used public telephone

A public telephone in the Colchester High Street council offices had to be disinfected when staff became aware it had been used by a man suffering from hepatitis C.   more...

Colchester: 'A hospital fit for the 21st century'

Ambitious multi-million pound plans to improve health services in Colchester have taken a major step forward.   more...

Colchester: Man chases raider from house

A man walked into his Colchester home late at night to discover a burglar holding an iron bar.   more...

Colchester, Jaywick: Walk-out head wins damages

A headteacher who walked out of school after handing her deputy the school keys is to get thousands of pounds in damages.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Royle's staying mum

Joe Royle is refusing to contemplate the thought of being crowned manager-of-the-month.   more...

Soccer: Boss aims to extend his record

Phil Parkinson today revealed how he misses the buzz of not being a professional footballer anymore.   more...

Soccer: Fabian's beaming smile here to stay

From furious to delirious, Fabian Wilnis has experienced a roller-coaster few weeks with Ipswich Town.   more...

Soccer: Boss aims to extend his record

Phil Parkinson today revealed how he misses the buzz of not being a professional footballer anymore.   more...

Soccer: Players left 'abosultely stunned' as Ball leaves

Kevin Reakes has told how the Stanway Rovers players were left 'absolutely stunned' by the departure of manager Steve Ball.   more...

Essex Business

Castle Point: Cabbies defend rise in taxi fares

Castle Point cabbies today defended an average taxi fare rise of 7.93 per cent - the first increase in three years.   more...

South Essex: Minister sings Gateway praise

The multi-million pound Thames Gateway project will make south Essex a vibrant place to live, work and visit with up to 300,000 new jobs, housing minister Keith Hill said today.   more...

Essex: Learning award for bus boss

A bus boss was today celebrating winning an award for helping scores of his staff rev up their skills.   more...

Southend: 'Stop BT jobs going to India'

Communications workers today staged a protest on Southend seafront against plans to set up call centres abroad which could threaten jobs.   more...

Brentwood: Anger at sex shop plans

Controversial plans to open a sex shop in King's Road have sparked anger among school leaders and nearby residents who have condemned the proposals.   more...

Essex News

Hadleigh, Benfleet: CD player thefts - drivers warned

Drivers of Ford Focuses in Hadleigh and Benfleet were today urged to step up their vehicle security after a spate of CD player thefts.   more...

Braintree, Witham: Youth to play part in healthcare plan

Teenagers in Braintree and Witham are to play a part in making health services more young people friendly.   more...

Clacton: Tax your car or we will crush it

A new operation to seize untaxed cars and line them up to be crushed has been hailed a success, the Evening Gazette can reveal.   more...

Tendring: Pensioners in tax protest

Protesting pensioners against a rise in council tax handed over a petition demanding a rethink.   more...

Castle Point: Council in hunt for IT bidders

Computer firms are being hunted by Castle Point Council after just two companies were left bidding for a major contract.   more...

Colchester: MP slams ruling to axe hot meals

Colchester MP Bob Russell has stepped into the row over a controversial decision to axe hot meals at an OAP centre.   more...

Castle Point: Spink throws weight behind IDS

Castle Point MP Bob Spink today repeated his backing for Iain Duncan Smith as reports suggested former Chancellor Ken Clarke could stand against the Tory leader in a vote of confidence   more...

Castle Point: £16billion road tax for motorists?

Castle Point MP Bob Spink today warned Whitehall bureaucrats and politicians were planning new road taxes on drivers.   more...

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...

Witham: Pupil, 15, burned in lesson

A school has reviewed its safety procedures after a boy suffered burns in a science lesson.   more...

Benfleet: Phone masts set to get go-ahead

Fears that new mobile phone equipment could disrupt TV and radio signals have failed to persuade Castle Point Council to refuse the plans.   more...

West Bergholt: Green light for phone mast despite concerns

A new mobile phone mast for West Bergholt has left councillors with their hands tied.   more...

Uttlesford: Asylum centre hunt called off

The search for a site for an asylum seekers removal centre in the Uttlesford district has been called off.   more...

Clacton: Major scheme will unite campus

A major project to improve a Clacton school could move one step closer today.   more...

Essex: New trains cause delays on line

Commuters suffered another morning of misery today as First Great Eastern suffered more "teething problems" with its new fleet of trains.   more...

Colchester: More youngsters robbed by teens

Teenage robbers who terrify younger boys into handing over cash and phones have struck again in Colchester.   more...

Essex: Breaches in police security

Essex police stations have suffered a string of security breaches during checks.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Tough test for Wakering

Great Wakering Rovers, having regained their scoring touch on Tuesday with a 3-3 home draw against Barton Rovers, will need to be on the ball again tomorrow when they host a Yeading side among the Ryman Division One North pacesetters.   more...

Karate: Shannon leads the medal charge . . .

Three young South Essex karate stars returned from the Junior English National clutching medals of every colour.   more...

Golf: Hooker gets past Shields

Ray Hooker won the Thorpe Hall's main singles matchplay knockout event Challenge Bowl from club champion Steven Shields.   more...

Soccer: Rob's the man for the job says Pards

Robbie Stockdale is preparing to make his West Ham debut at Cardiff City tomorrow after another lightning transfer swoop from new manager Alan Pardew.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Flexitime plan to end truancy

Truants are going on flexitime at school as part of a ground-breaking drive to stop pupils missing lessons, it was revealed today.   more...

Southend: Tesco plan unresolved for the past three years

Southend may have to wait until 2006 for a specially built ambulance station.   more...

Westcliff: New HQ plan for crack cop squad

A crack squad of police officers is set to be based at Westcliff police station when ambulance crews move out in January.   more...

Southend: Family planning centre set for new name

The new name for a family planning centre was due to be officially unveiled later today.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Wignall loan bid falls flat

Southend United boss Steve Wignall has been thwarted in his bid to add a new face to Blues' threadbare squad ahead of tomorrow's trip to relegation rivals Macclesfield Town.   more...

Rugby: Out for revenge

Southend are on revenge mission tomorrow when they go back to Launceston -- the side that knocked them out of the Powergen Cup.   more...

Soccer: Southend United U18s 0 - 1 Leyton Orient U18s (FA Youth Cup)

Southend United's youngsters crashed out of the FA Youth Cup at the first hurdle last night against local rivals Leyton Orient.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Rocks look to make history against Woking

Cup fever grips Thurrock tomorrow with three FA Cup final qualifying round ties being staged in the district.   more...

Speedway: Season finale at Purfleet

Arena Essex complete their 2003 home programme when they stage a Premier League fixture against King's Lynn tonight (8pm)   more...

  
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