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Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Billericay: Carers meeting for support services

Carers are being welcomed to a meeting which will discuss carer support services in the area.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: Hospital shooting was 'impulsive rage'

A father and his half-brother flew into a "impulsive rage" and blasted a man with a shotgun outside Basildon Hospital after hearing his baby had been dropped on its head, a court heard.   more...

Laindon: Head fury as windows are smashed

An angry headteacher hit out at "mindless vandals" who smashed seven windows during the holidays and forced the school to fork out hundreds of pounds in repair bills.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Tennis: Crook backs SW19 roof

Leading British tennis player Helen Crook has given a cautious welcome to plans to cover Wimbledon's Centre Court.   more...

Angling: Wickford charge led by Frank

The Browning Wickford Angling Centre team stole the show at Sunday's Gloucester Park Open.   more...

Athletics: Dean heads south to lay injury jinx

Canvey decathlete Dean Macey has stepped up his preparations for this summer's Olympic Games by joining a whole host of top British athletes in a South African training camp.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock News

Stanford-le-Hope: MP points out success for new college

MP Angela Smith was on hand to unveil new signs marking the launch of a new specialist technology college.   more...

Brentwood,Chelmsford,Essex News

Brentwood, Chelmsford: Jail for attack outside nightclub

A teenager involved in mob drunken street violence in Chelmsford last summer was locked up by a judge on Tuesday.   more...

Essex: Busy time for civic amenity sites

Post-Christmas 'dumpers' are being urged to exercise patience this weekend, with long queues expected at civic amenity sites around the county.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Concern over hallucinogenic mushrooms

Concerns expressed by Chelmsford West MP Simon Burns over the potential misuse of hallucinogenic mushrooms legally sold over the counter to adults in a Moulsham Street shop have been echoed by the Home Office.   more...

Chelmsford: Bus service to hospital axe

A bus link between mid-Essex communities and Broomfield Hospital is to be axed barely a year after it started.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Vfestival

V Festival: Mark's Super Sevens

The writers behind the vfestival.info website put together a wish-list of bands they'd most like to see at V2004...   more...

V Festival: Mark's super seven

The writers behind the vfestival.info website put together a wish-list of bands they'd most like to see at V2004...   more...

V Festival: Mark's Super Seven

The writers behind the vfestival.info website put together a wish-list of bands they'd most like to see at V2004...   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: First head goes back to school

Pupils of the present got a taste of the past when they celebrated 50 years of their school.   more...

Colchester: Charity office raided

Burglars raided a charity's office, taking cash donated for leprosy sufferers.   more...

Colchester: Movie outing hits the wrong note

A movie lover had her cinema experience ruined by having to sit through hours of a film with distorted music.   more...

Colchester: Medical centre plan Royal London

Colchester's walk-in medical centre could be housed in the former Royal London offices.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Mackie is targeted

Phil Parkinson could be forced to move into the loan transfer market if a mystery back injury to his Colchester United ace Andy Myers fails to clear up quickly.   more...

Soccer: Captain Fabian wants a repeat

Fabian Wilnis would love the opportunity to lead Ipswich out as captain again this season.   more...

Essex Business

Basildon: Clearing the way for a glassy deal

Smashed bottles on the pavement and in the gutters could soon be a thing of the past.   more...

Eastwood: Indian contract brings Scott world web first

An Eastwood internet designer with his own world wide web of ambition has completed his first major international contract.   more...

Harwich: Group speaks out for port expansion

A new leaflet is to be handed out, promoting plans to develop Bathside Bay at Harwich.   more...

South Essex: National award for housebuilder

A South Essex construction firm has won two of the British building industry's most coveted awards, on the basis of "principles as well as achievements."   more...

Essex News

Witham: Amy's bid to taste the Thai life

A teenager from Witham has begun a challenge to raise almost £4,000 so she can spend a year in Thailand.   more...

Mid Essex: Commuters rail at season ticket rise

Mid-Essex rail commuters have reacted angrily to finding their season ticket fares going up far more than they bargained for.   more...

Castle Point: No homeless families left in B&B - council

There are no longer any homeless families left in bed and breakfast accommodation in Castle Point, council chiefs said today.   more...

Hadleigh: Three cheers for playground revamp!

Youngsters were celebrating today after a £12,000 revamp at their school playground.   more...

South Essex: Years of snarl-ups for Sadlers Farm drivers

Motorists face at least another decade of snarl-ups at the busiest roundabout in the county, it was confirmed today.   more...

Hockley: Pilots to rescue of stricken horse girl

An injured rider thrown from a horse was rescued when a police helicopter spotted her lying in a field.   more...

Tollesbury: Village church a hive of activity

A Victorian church in a remote village could become an important meeting and entertainment venue thanks to an inspired initiative by its pastor and worshippers.   more...

Benfleet: Bike smash traffic mayhem

A motorcyclist was today being treated in hospital for serious head and back injuries following a crash at Sadlers Farm which caused traffic mayhem.   more...

South Woodham Ferrers: Stalwart organiser Bob resigns

A former chairman of the committee who helped South Woodham Ferrers residents get many of their community facilities has resigned.   more...

Dovercourt, Walton: Tennis queen Olive served an ace party

Former tennis player Olive Dean was given an ace of a party to mark her 100th birthday.   more...

Harwich: Police warning on counterfeit cash

Police are warning people in the Harwich area to beware of counterfeit cash in circulation.   more...

HOLD FOR PICChelmsford: Return for wrestling?

Let's get ready to rumble! A one-off American wrestling event could mark the return of regular wrestling shows to Chelmsford.   more...

Great Baddow: Rotary run to raise cash

If your New Year resolution was to keep off some of those unwanted Christmas pounds then why not carry out your promise and sign up for the annual Ridley's Great Baddow Charity Races?   more...

Castle Point: 16-year-olds should get the vote - Spink

Castle Point's MP Bob Spink has thrown himself into the votes at 16 campaign urging the Electoral Commission to be "brave and innovative".   more...

Rayleigh: Did you see theft couple?

Cosmetics worth £200 have been snatched by a couple visiting Boots in Rayleigh's High Street.   more...

Essex Reviews

Film: The Last Samurai (15) Rating: ***

In The Last Samurai, two recent Hollywood trends come together.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Boreham Wood 0-2 Great Wakering Rovers (Ryman One North)

Struggling Great Wakering Rovers have suddenly found a new lease of life away from home.   more...

Athletics: Fast out of blocks in track and field

The year 2003 proved to be an exceptional year for Hockley schoolboys Lewis Taylor and James McLean and both are looking for even brighter times ahead.   more...

Soccer: Two Towns to collide in cup

Braintree Town and Halstead Town have set up a mouth-watering Essex Senior Cup quarter-final clash.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Rayleigh: Fury as vandals strike at church

Members of a historic church have been left reeling after thieves smashed through a stained glass window and stole from the building for the second time in as many weeks.   more...

Leigh: Promotion for cleric

A Leigh cleric will become the next Bishop of Reading in a controversial promotion that sees him filling the post originally offered to gay Canon Jeffrey John.   more...

Leigh: Disabled man's parking fine fury

A disabled man has hit out after a traffic warden fined him for not displaying his badge clearly enough.   more...

Eastwood: Mum - My pride for amazing Daisy

A brave two-year-old has been hailed amazing Daisy after beating a brain tumour the size of a tangerine which doctors feared could have claimed her life.   more...

Southend: Burglars steal from 87-year-old ex-nurse

An 87-year-old retired army nurse lost nearly £1,000 when burglars searched her Southend home while she was in the living room.   more...

Southend: Pub chants stop play

A play had to be cancelled after cheering football supporters drowned out the actors on stage.   more...

Eastwood: Mum - My pride for amazing Daisy

A brave two-year-old has been hailed amazing Daisy after beating a brain tumour the size of a tangerine which doctors feared could have claimed her life.   more...

Southend: Parking key to redevelopment

Plans to redevelop two office blocks in Victoria Avenue in Southend have won the support of a senior Labour councillor.   more...

Southend: Dead man is named

A man who was found dead on New Year's Day in Southend has been named as Steven Watkins.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Southend TV cash bonanza

Southend United will receive £30,000 after the BBC confirmed that highlights of the Blues cup replay at Scarborough next Wednesday would be featured on "Match of the Day".   more...

Soccer: Ron in no rush to oust Tilly

Steve Tilson could be in for an extended run in the Southend United hotseat after impressing as caretaker-chief.   more...

Soccer: Northampton Town Res 2-1 Southend United Res (Pontin's Comb)

Blues midfielder Jamie Fullarton faces another lengthy spell on the sidelines after breaking his collarbone in yesterday's 2-1 reserve team defeat at Northampton Town.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Corringham: Schoolgirl fights off pervert in alleyway

A brave Corringham schoolgirl fought off a man who tried to grab her on her way to school.   more...

  
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