Stories for 30 October 2003

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Wickford: Elderly woman duped out of £150

Police in Wickford are urging residents to be on their guard after an elderly woman was duped into handing over money to bogus callers.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Police seize tapes after shooting

Police were today scouring CCTV footage from the Festival Leisure Park to piece together the last minutes before the shooting.   more...

Basildon: Slimmer's star reward

A super-slimmer who shed an incredible 7st 12lbs has met TV heartthrob Gary Lucy on the journey to possible national glory.   more...

Basildon: Computer aid to find lost kids

A hi-tech child safety scheme is set to be introduced at Basildon's Eastgate Shopping Centre next month.   more...

Basildon: Police seize tapes after shooting

A security guard was today under armed guard in hospital after being shot in the thigh outside a nightclub.   more...

Basildon: Police seize tapes after shooting

A security guard was today under armed guard in hospital after being shot in the thigh outside a nightclub.   more...

Canvey: Safeway settles out of court

A family claimed victory today after a supermarket backed out of a court date and paid out hundreds of pounds following a petrol pump mix-up.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Angling: Norman finds the fish eager

Northlands Park regular Norman Kenward fished the venues cafe lake to take a 30lb-plus bream haul in an afternoon session.   more...

Angling: Predators are coming to the fore

The change in weather has seen a change in the species coming to the bank at Basildon's Aquatels.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Tickets on sale for cup thriller

The FA Cup first round seaside special between Southend United and Canvey Island at Roots Hall will be played on Sunday week with a 3pm kick-off.   more...

Soccer: Blues fans snap up cup clash tickets

Southend United shifted the first 600 tickets for their FA Cup first round clash with Canvey Island within a matter of hours.   more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Brentwood: TV and film lots for charity auction

An impressive collection of lots has been lined up for the Rhys Daniels Banquet charity auction in the hope of the event raising a record amount.   more...

Ongar: Anger over consultation

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

Braintree: Mums' fury at unit's closure

Mums-to-be have voiced their anger over the confusion caused by the temporary closure of a Braintree maternity unit.   more...

Colchester,Essex Business

Colchester: Building for the future

The local branch of the Faculty of Building will be holding their annual Anglian Lecture at the Moot Hall, Colchester on November 7.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Emily's jump aims to help safety charity

Scary calls to her work phone have prompted a young woman to raise cash for a personal safety charity.   more...

Colchester: Valuable copy of Beatles LP found in shop

If you are seeking the perfect present for a Beatles fan, a Colchester charity shop could have just the thing.   more...

Colchester: Valuable copy of Beatles LP found in shop

If you are seeking the perfect present for a Beatles fan, a Colchester charity shop could have just the thing.   more...

Colchester: Council pledge to review axe plans

Plans to axe sports pitches at Old Heath and countryside ranger posts in a bid to save money will be reviewed, Colchester Council said.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Coote signs for Dragons

Wivenhoe Town boss Steve Pitt believes his 'special relationship' with Colchester United manager Phil Parkinson helped him steal a march on his rivals in the hunt for Adrian Coote.   more...

Soccer: Outcast Andy feeling strain

Andy Marshall today admitted he has 'cancelled out' the emotions of being a player at Ipswich Town.   more...

Essex Business

Southend: Bang goes Rossi kiosk

After more than 30 years of selling ice cream and sweets, the landmark Rossi kiosk in the heart of Southend has been demolished.   more...

Canvey: Arcade set for big expansion

Arcade bosses have been given the thumbs-up to expand their premises - despite police fears it would lead to an increase in youth nuisance.   more...

Canvey: KeyMed's £30,000 crossing offer

A generous company has offered up to £30,000 to a campaigning councillor who wants to put a crossing on one of Canvey's busiest roads.   more...

Thurrock: Children's channel at shopping centre

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

Southend: Mail piles up as posties walk out

A massive backlog of mail is piling up at Southend's sorting office after around 300 workers walked out yesterday, halting deliveries to homes and businesses.   more...

Clacton: Dentist's hi-tech dream to go ahead

A dentist is investing £750,000 in a new state-of-the-art centre with six new surgeries in Clacton.   more...

Leigh: Showroom demolition?

A new doctors' surgery with 18 flats has narrowly won the backing of Leigh town councillors.   more...

Essex News

Harwich: Baby unit promise

A health boss has promised to investigate hiring agency midwives for immediate start at Harwich Hospital.   more...

Maldon: Mooring fees storm

River users are claiming that planned increased charges for using Maldon port will extend to yachts as well as commercial vessels.   more...

Kirby Cross: Driver's lucky escape after crash into pole

A 21-year-old driver had a lucky escape after his car skidded and crashed into a telegraph pole.   more...

Southend: Fury as car park is shut

A furious customs officer blasted a decision to close the top floors of a multi-storey car park in Southend's town centre.   more...

South Essex: Schools' £9.8m divides political opinion

Castle Point Conservative MP Bob Spink today rapped a £9.8million Government grant to bail out the county's schools as "too little too late".   more...

Braintree: Builder injured in house fall

A builder needed medical attention after falling at a Braintree building site yesterday.   more...

South Essex: Sombre mood as IDS forced to quit

South Essex Tory MPs today said they were "gutted" as Iain Duncan Smith was ousted as leader of the Conservative party by 90 votes to 75.   more...

Clacton: Road plan to boost safety

The first phase of a major scheme to improve road safety in Clacton is to get off the ground early next year.   more...

Colchester: Last post for three more?

Three Colchester post offices are set to be axed, doubling the total already shut in the town this year.   more...

Tendring: Police action on louts 'a success'

New police initiatives to cut down on loutish behaviour are being hailed a success   more...

Castle Point: Lunch for special birthday

Members of Castle Point Stroke Club have enjoyed a special lunch to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the group.   more...

Mid-Essex: Tories accused over leadership row

Mid-Essex Tories were last night being urged to unite quickly behind a new leader following the vote of no confidence in Iain Duncan Smith.   more...

Clacton, Harwich: Snapshots bring cheer to hospital

Snapshots of Tendring will be on display in hospitals to help brighten up the environment for patients and visitors.   more...

Braintree: Police urge residents to keep calling

Police are urging residents to persevere with their calls as improvements continue to call-handling.   more...

Harwich: Baby unit promise

A health boss has promised to investigate hiring agency midwives for immediate start at Harwich Hospital.   more...

Castle Point: Call to stop wasting cash and combat youth crime

Labour opposition in Castle Point today demanded the council stopped wasting tens of thousands of pounds and instead used the cash to fight young yobs.   more...

Stansted: Two killed in crash

Two people died following an accident near Stansted Airport.   more...

Essex: Jamie MBE dresses down

Naked Chef Jamie Oliver dressed down to meet the Queen. The tousle-haired Essex boy turned up at Buckingham Palace without a tie.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Etherington has point to prove to Tottenham

West Ham midfielder Matthew Etherington is returning to his former club tonight with a point to prove.   more...

Tennis: Hardcourts capture fab four champions titles

Westcliff Hardcourts were celebrating a quartet of championships in the Essex leagues.   more...

Soccer: Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 West Ham United (aet) (Carling Cup)

A brave battle from Alan Pardew's depleted squad could not see them secure a famous win at their local rivals -- but they can leave with their heads held high.   more...

Yachting: Rumours is the talk of Brandy Hole

Geoff Skelton took the fast handicap class honours in the fourth race of the Adnams Cruiser Winter Series.   more...

Golf: Consolation prize for unlucky Stuart

Stuart Alliston got some consolation for missing out on the biggest golfing day in Rochford Hundred's calendar when he took the Baltic Cup -- a bogey competition -- this weekend.   more...

Soccer: Goal-shy Irons sunk by Spurs

West Ham's goal shortage was to blame for their failure to beat Spurs in the Carling Cup last night.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: School is winning fight to improve standards

More than two years of battling failing standards is finally paying off at the Thorpe Bay School, Southend Council said.   more...

Leigh: Galloway gives anti-war call

Rebel MP George Galloway called on the people of Southend to demonstrate against Tony Blair.   more...

Southend: Burglars raid school for projector

Burglars have targeted a school again and stolen a £1,400 projector.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Boxing: Double-quick win for Mike

Nine superb bouts thrilled the punters at Southend ABC's recent show where Mike `Banger' Hanger was a star of the show.   more...

Golf: Top-six for Leigh pair at Warren

Leigh golfers Keith Ballinger and Dave Carey tasted success in the Daily Telegraph/Wilson Match-play Championship.   more...

Soccer: Southend United 1-1 Ford United (Southend win 6-5 on penalties) (Essex Senior Cup)

Reserve goalkeeper Carl Emberson was the Southend hero at Roots Hall last night as the Blues dumped Ford United out of the Essex Senior Cup.   more...

Essex,Stansted News

Dunmow: Community officers on patrol in town

Five community support officers go on the beat in Uttlesford next week.   more...

  
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