Stories for 3 October 2003

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Essex: Watch out for deer

Motorists are being warned to take extra care on country roads over the coming weeks as deer mating season gets under way.   more...

Billericay: Nightmare journey home from new job

A teenager today told how her first day at work ended in near-disaster when the car in which she was a passenger overturned.   more...

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex Sport

Soccer: Edinburgh eyes a Town double

Billericay Town boss Justin Edinburgh has given his troops a six-point target from their next two games.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Dumped caravan fire drama

Firefighters' lives were put at risk after a fire was started in a dumped caravan containing two gas cylinders.   more...

Pitsea: Shock for suspect thief

A suspected car thief got quite a shock last night when he found himself getting chased down the street by armed police.   more...

Canvey: Timely advice on fires

Doorstep fire safety advice was given out yesterday in the street where a man died after a blaze swept through the camper van he was asleep in.   more...

Canvey: Civic pride cash for history board

Residents on Canvey have backed plans to spend "civic pride" cash on a information board detailing the island's history.   more...

Basildon: Cabbie gets life for killing wife

Taxi driver Roger Gordon was today starting a life sentence for the savage murder of his wife Anita.   more...

Basildon: £24.5m to give facelift to town

Exciting plans to generate revamp Basildon have been given a ringing endorsement by councillors of all political parties.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: Midgley hopes to go Ducks shooting

Neil Midgley, the man whose early goal set Canvey on the trail of last Saturday's 6-1 FA Cup triumph over Uxbridge, could be fit as Gulls resume their Ryman Premier title bid at Park Lane tomorrow.   more...

Brentwood,Colchester,Essex Sport

Trampolining: Cross shines in warm-up competition

Zoe-Anne Cross shone at the annual Brentwood Open.   more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Brentwood: What's in a name?

Pupils, staff and parents at a Brentwood school are celebrating a 'fresh start' after it began the new term with a new name.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Request show out in the wards

Hospital Radio Chelmsford is taking its flagship programme out of the studio and on to the wards of Broomfield and St John's hospitals.   more...

Essex: Chloe single in at No.2

Essex pop star Chloe Staines is remaining upbeat after her band's debut single missed out on a Top 20 spot.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Hockey: Chelmsford open up on their new pitch

Chelmsford Hockey Club launch their new English Hockey League Division One season on Sunday with their first competitive outing on the club's prestigious, new water-based artificial pitch.   more...

Cricket: Ronnie's hopeful after knee surgery

The cricketing future of Essex captain Ronnie Irani is looking brighter.   more...

Hockey: Leicester 1-2 Chelmsford (National League Premier Division)

Chelmsford began their season with a valuable win over Leicester at Loughborough University on Saturday.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Speeding car kills two

A Colchester charity worker died in a road crash caused by a speeding driver, an inquest heard.   more...

Braintree, Colchester: Road rage victim faces tribunal

Thugs - including an off-duty policeman - drew knives and spat at a Colchester solicitor and his family in a terrifying road rage attack.   more...

Colchester: Girls followed by nude man

Shocked teenage girls told police they were followed by a naked man in a car.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Ins and outs at the U's

Striker Craig Fagan is staying at Colchester United for another month.   more...

Soccer: U's aim to keep winning ways against Magpies

Colchester United will be pulling out all the stops to make sure Phil Parkinson's Nationwide Manager-of-the-Month award for September isn't a harbinger of doom at Notts County.   more...

Essex Business

Thundersley: Tesco may win new store

A Tesco store looks set to be built in Thundersley after council attempts to stop it took a blow.   more...

Essex News

Castle Point: Residents tired of night train horns

A crunch meeting will be held between rail company c2c and Castle Point council over complaints of train drivers tooting their horns as they pass through Benfleet late at night.   more...

Bocking: Home destroyed in mystery fire

Fire investigators were today unable to establish the cause of a blaze which has left a family homeless.   more...

Thundersley: Up close and personal with a kiwi

Science whizz-kids yesterday took on the tricky task of extracting DNA from a kiwi fruit.   more...

Harwich: Worker treated as fire crews attend ship drama

Emergency services have been praised after a major rescue operation in Harwich.   more...

Maldon: New ward at St Peter's

This week saw the start and the end of an era as the newly refurbished ward at St Peter's Hospital in Maldon was officially opened.   more...

Clacton: Couple rock way to wedded bliss

A couple are preparing to get their glad rags on as they exchange their marriage vows at a rock 'n' roll themed wedding.   more...

Braintree: Recycle scheme off to a good start

The first pick-ups under the new rubbish and recycling collection service for the Braintree area have gone smoothly.   more...

Jaywick: Villagers hit out over slur

Angry residents in Jaywick have hit out against claims that their village is one of the tattiest places in Britain   more...

South Woodham: Christmas lights joy

South Woodham Town Council has stepped in to help save the town centre Christmas lights.   more...

Cressing: Mill owner leads weight restriction campaign

World famous naturalist Roger Tabor is heading a battle to keep heavy lorries away from his ancient watermill home.   more...

Uttlesford: Tributes paid to returning soldiers

Uttlesford District Council this week paid tribute to men of 33 Engineer Regiment based at Carver Barracks, Wimbish, who have now returned after five months of bomb and munition disposal in war torn Iraq.   more...

Clacton: Man is robbed in street

A man was threatened with a knife and then robbed of £120 as he walked down a busy road.   more...

Braintree: Call for new safety bollard

A bollard could be installed at the end of Bank Street, Braintree, to avoid more car accidents.   more...

Canvey: Children meet the alphabet challenge

Young bookworms who read through an alphabet of authors to complete a reading challenge will be awarded for their dedication next week.   more...

Witham: Dog order for owners

The owner of a rottweiler dog, which bit a 10-year-old girl's face and a man's arm, has been ordered to keep the animal under control.   more...

Canvey: All revved up with new HQ

A popular motorcycle club was welcomed to its new Canvey base by bike fan and borough mayor Chris Freeman.   more...

Maldon: Pay rise for councillors

Councillors have come under fire for giving themselves a pay rise.   more...

Grays: Councillor's learning trip to Japan

A Grays councillor will be journeying to the other side of the world tomorrow to learn how local government is organised in Japan.   more...

Harwich: Protest march for health

Hundreds of residents are expected to join a march tomorrow to protest about health services in Harwich.   more...

Essex Sport

Boxing: Gutsy Danny's English glory

Danny Hunt was last night crowned the English lightweight champion after a gutsy performance against tough opponent Chill John.   more...

Soccer: Trev's still looking for total control

West Ham travel to Derby County for tomorrow's televised clash knowing that more is still expected of them.   more...

Golf: Leigh team eye the prize

A team of golfers sponsored by local Chrysler and Jeep dealer Hadleigh Carport of Leigh-on-Sea will be teeing off at the national finals of the 2003 Chrysler Golf Challenge.   more...

Soccer: Borough test for the Iron

Braintree Town will face Eastbourne Borough in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Star Joan's Full Circle at Cliffs

Hollywood film star Joan Collins is coming to Southend next year to appear in a play at the Cliffs Pavilion.   more...

Southend: Drugs girl Anna Bartlett is dead

Southend student Anna Bartlett, who was jailed for drug dealing, has been found dead in India.   more...

Leigh: Do you know teen's attacker?

An 18-year-old who was violently assaulted and robbed has provided police with this likeness of his attacker.   more...

Southend: SOS bus dream nearly a reality

The people of Southend are rallying together to make sure the dream of the SOS bus becomes reality.   more...

Shoebury: School's stand on phone mast

A Shoebury school has rejected attempts to site a new generation mobile phone mast within its grounds.   more...

Southend: Staff costs push hospital into red

Southend Hospital is having its "toughest year ever" financially but is determined not to cut services or axe any jobs.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Basketball: The Swifts pay for poor spell

Southend Swifts slipped to a disappointing home defeat against London Towers, with a five-minute spell at the start of the second half proving costly as they went down 55-42 at Greens-ward College in Hockley.   more...

Soccer: Keep it going at home - Wignall

Southend United manager Steve Wignall wants his revitalised troops to maintain their high performance level against Huddersfield Town at Roots Hall tomorrow.   more...

Essex,Stansted News

Stansted: Runway decision 'not made'

The Government has vehemently denied claims that it has already given the all-clear for a new runway at Stansted.   more...

Stansted: Report sparks noise row

A new war of words has broken out between BAA Stansted and anti-runway campaigners over the vexed issue of noise complaints.   more...

Stansted: Housing levels set for jump

Around 47,700 homes will be built if Stansted airport gets another runway.   more...

Stansted: Ryanair's Moomin mission

No-frills airline Ryanair has announced its 133rd route - to the home of the Moomin Museum!   more...

Stansted: Midsummer madness!

Stansted's record-breaking summer is sizzling on with the airport enjoying its busiest-ever month in July.   more...

Stansted: Airport backs award

A top community award, backed by BAA Stansted, has been made to the Harlow Primary Care Trust (PCT).   more...

Stansted: Ryanair gives away award!

When low-cost airline Ryanair recently received an award for its services to the travel industry, it decided to give it away!   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Stanford-le-Hope: Mystery of maths unravelled

Youngsters at a junior school have been working hard together to solve puzzles.   more...

Thurrock: You're never too old to belly dance

Egyptian belly dancing has been put forward as a way to keep fit at a special day for older people.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Speedway: Arena can take heart

Arena Essex will take heart from their victory at Somerset on Wednesday when they beat the Rebels by six points without star rider Joonas Kylmakorpi as they prepare to face Swindon tonight (8pm) at the Purfleet Raceway.   more...

Rugby: Seeking elusive first win

Thurrock are searching for their first win of the season tomorrow when they host Romford and Gidea Park in London 2N.   more...

  
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