Stories for 29 October 2003

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Billericay: School's history unveiled by author

Former pupils of Billericay's first secondary school are invited to return to the classroom to find out more about its history.   more...

Billericay: Stadium rumours 'wrong'

Billericay Town chairman Rod Moore has dismissed rumours the club's multi-million-pound bid to build a new football stadium in Basildon's Gloucester Park is to be turned down "within days".   more...

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex Sport

Soccer: Town trio wages slashed in half

Billericay Town boss Justin Edinburgh admitted last night that three of his first-team squad had elected to take 50 per cent wage cuts rather than leave the club.   more...

Rugby: Welcome win for Billericay

Billericay won their basement battle with Ilford Wanderers to seal their first Essex One win of the season, albeit a narrow 0ne -- 6-0 at Ilford Wanderers.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Canvey: Row over seafront flats plan

Two Canvey councillors today criticised plans to transform a seafront car park into a block of flats.   more...

Canvey: Victim says he'll leave

A man who was left with two metal plates in his face after a vicious beating today told how he was considering moving away from Canvey for good.   more...

South Essex: Jade's Wife Swap clash

The gloves were off when Big Brother's Jade Goody stood up to Millionaire cheat Charles Ingram on Channel Four's celebrity Wife Swap.   more...

Canvey: Dad? Help! They've taken my golf clubs

A young golfer was stopped by gang of boys who robbed him of his clubs but were later confrtonted by the boy's father.   more...

Basildon: 'Advisory cash cut will damage town'

Basildon will lose thousands of pounds in funding if the district's advisory services budget is cut, the Citizens' Advice Bureau claims.   more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Harold Wood: Hospital plans attacked

Furious Ongar and North Weald parish councillors have accused Government planning chiefs of making "no effort" to inform the public of the massive development planned for the region.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Warning to parents after fireworks theft

Police have issued a warning to parents after £2,500 worth of fireworks were stolen from a garden centre in Chelmsford.   more...

Chelmsford: Health walks for town

A series of free health walks in Chelmsford's parks has been launched by Chelmsford Primary Care Trust and Chelmsford Borough Council.   more...

Chelmsford: Hospital masterplan on show

A masterplan revealing a vision for the future for the Broomfield Hospital site in Chelmsford is to be unveiled to the public.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Paras head off to operations in Iraq

Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has officially announced that 600 paratroopers from Colchester are off to Iraq.   more...

Colchester: Drivers held up by rail barrier work

Drivers faced rush-hour delays after a rail crossing barrier was damaged.   more...

Colchester: Hot meals row was 'misunderstanding'

About 30 pensioners turned up at Colchester town hall to protest about the suspension of hot meals at Lion Walk OAP centre.   more...

Colchester: Safety works starts on parking building

Work to stop St John's multi-storey car park falling down will be finished in time for festive shoppers.   more...

Colchester: 18,000 parking fines handed out in a year

Almost 18,000 parking fines were handed out in the first year of Colchester Council taking over traffic wardens from the police.   more...

Copford: Man with towbar flees post office

A would-be robber was foiled in his raid on a village post office after a scuffle with a cashier.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Despair for freed Coote

Adrian Coote has told of his sadness at how his Colchester United dream turned into a nightmare.   more...

Soccer: Opara is key man for Iron

Gary Bellamy believes the signing of former Colchester United forward Lloyd Opara could kick-start Braintree Town's season.   more...

Essex Business

Chelmsford: Royal butler's book sells out

Chelmsford readers can't get enough of butler Paul Burrell's disclosures about the private life of Princess Diana.   more...

Chelmsford: Walkout hits mail deliveries

Delays in deliveries and collections will hit Chelmsford and its surrounding postal areas today because of a walkout.   more...

Clacton: Brothers go into business

Two keen sportsmen have teamed up to create a new fitness centre in Clacton.   more...

Chelmsford: Importance of transport

The importance of transportation to business in Essex and the county's strategic location in the international trade network will dominate this year's Doing Businesss in Essex debate.   more...

Laindon: Pub site's future will be decided in five months

The future of the Fortune of War site will not be decided for another five months, it has been revealed.   more...

Southend: Deliveries hit by wildcat walkouts

Thousands of postal deliveries were missed today as postal workers walked out as part of a series of wildcat strikes which have spread across London and the south east.   more...

Essex News

Castle Point: Badgers to go as homes move in

A badger sett will have to be moved to make way for 52 old people's flats after Castle Point's planning committee gave the plans the go-ahead last night.   more...

Maldon: Town to get its own medical response group

Funding has been won to set up a volunteer group in Maldon which will attend medical emergencies when paramedics are unable to reach the scene in time.   more...

Maldon: Hospital chapel in line for refit

The chapel at St Peter's Hospital in Maldon is in line for major improvements following the selection of Maldon and South Chelmsford Primary Care Trust to benefit from King's Fund Enhancing the Healing Environment programme.   more...

Walton: Anger as library refuses to sell box of poppies

A resort's Royal British Legion chairman has been left fuming after a library refused to sell poppies.   more...

Benfleet: Yobs hurl lit firework into pensioners' home

An elderly couple were recovering today after yobs threw a lit firework through their bedroom window.   more...

Walton: Anti-crime camera 'points out to sea'

Residents and businesses at a seaside resort are angry because crime-busting security cameras have been left out of action for weeks.   more...

Tendring: Vulnerable to get grants for homes

New moves are being made to ensure that all residents in Tendring are able to get decent and affordable homes.   more...

Tendring: Start date for police support

Six new community support officers will be taking to the streets of Tendring on Monday in response to demands for a high-visibility police presence.   more...

Stanford: Mother to fly in face of fear

A mum-of-two is planning a daring jump out of a plane - despite being terrified of heights. Mara Green and her friend Amanda Reed are planning the leap for charity.   more...

Castle Point: Ex-mayor won't return

An ex-mayor today vowed she would never return to politics.   more...

Bocking: Frightfully good work by children for festival

Pumpkins were glowing after a creative carving session at Dorewards Hall in Bocking.   more...

Braintree: Bus service shut by vandals

A Braintree bus service has been withdrawn in the evenings after vandals attacked it while frightened passengers were on board   more...

Frinton: Quiet bids fly in at silent auction to help church

Quiet please! About 100 people turned out for a silent auction to raise funds for a church - and they had plenty to shout about when profits topped the £500 mark.   more...

Mistley: Secret bunker up for sale again!

A former wartime bunker at Mistley is for sale again.   more...

South Essex: We'll back IDS, no matter what

South Essex Tory MPs today pledged their support for under-fire leader Iain Duncan Smith as he faced a confidence vote.   more...

Braintree: Bus service shut by vandals

A Braintree bus service has been withdrawn in the evenings after vandals attacked it while frightened passengers were on board   more...

Essex: Council chiefs enjoy big salary increase

Salaries commanded by council chiefs are spiralling by as much as ten per cent a year   more...

Tiptree: Youth soccer shirts row

A businessman from Tiptree is furious after his youth team's football kit was banned because it clashed with referees' shirts   more...

Essex: Crack down on football hooligans

Football hooligans are being warned to think twice about their behaviour, after Essex Police announced it has adopted a tough stance when dealing with so called "fans."   more...

Castle Point: Community officers set for patrols

These two new support officers will be out on the streets from next week helping police patrol Castle Point.   more...

Braintree: Second year for awards

Considering they were intended to honour the "unsung heroes" within the community, the Braintree Citizen of the Year Awards evening produced plenty to sing about.   more...

Essex Sport

Table Tennis: Police arrest Rawreth shock fears

Rawreth C nearly caused a major upset in the Premier Division of the Southend & District Table Tennis League.   more...

Boxing: Wayne wins in the ring

Junior fighter Wayne Harper beat Billericay's J Hunter when Chalvdeon boxers took to the ring at Aveley Social Club.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Hotline for new courses

A new suggestion scheme for courses could help people find exactly the training they want.   more...

Hockley, Southend: Family demands inquiry

The family of jailed former royal aide Jane Andrews today demanded an inquiry into her treatment at Bullwood Hall prison in Hockley.   more...

Southend: Library set to host charity card shop

Southend library will be running a multi-charity Christmas card shop.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Children's channel at shopping centre

Lakeside Shopping Centre is to play host to a children's TV channel next week.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Woking 2-0 East Thurrock United (FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round Replay)

East Thurrock United bowed out of the FA Cup last night, beaten by a case of superior fitness at Woking.  more...

Speedway: Isle of Wight 44-47 Arena Essex

Arena Essex finished the season on a high as a second successive away win saw them climb to seventh place.   more...

Soccer: Woking 2-0 East Thurrock United (FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round Replay)

East Thurrock United bowed out of the FA Cup last night, beaten by a case of superior fitness at Woking.   more...

Margate 3-3 Grays Athletic (Grays Win 3-1 On Penalties) (FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round Replay)

Grays Athletic booked an FA Cup 1st Round clash with Aldershot after another epic clash with Conference side Margate last night.  more...

Soccer: Margate 3-3 Grays Athletic (Grays Win 3-1 On Penalties) (FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round Replay)

Grays Athletic booked an FA Cup 1st Round clash with Aldershot after another epic clash with Conference side Margate last night.   more...

  
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