Stories for 13 September 2004

Basildon,Echo News

Billericay: Market plan back in melting pot

Controversial plans for an 85-stall Sunday morning street market in Billericay High Street are back in the melting pot.  more...

Laindon: Bikers join rock legend for air ambulance fundraiser

Hundreds of leather-clad bikers were joined by rock legend Bryan Adams who got in the fast lane to boost a fundraiser with plenty of throttle.   more...

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Basildon,Essex News

Laindon: Man claims he was gang-raped in church grounds

Detectives were today investigating the gang rape and sickening sexual abuse of a man in a Laindon graveyard.   more...

Basildon: Community unites against racism

More than 100 campaigners and community leaders put on a show of strength and unity at an anti-racist rally.   more...

Basildon: Success of crackdown on rogue motorists

Police have hailed a new month-long road surveillance operation as a success after making ten arrests and catching over 500 minor offenders.   more...

Laindon: Man withdraws gang rape allegation

Public fears were allayed today after the investigation into the gang rape of a man in a Laindon cemetery was dropped.   more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Brentwood: TV crews focus on Dilemma

The youngest rock band in Britain - Dilemma - arrived at The Hermit Club to perform a blistering set of tunes in front of a Sky TV crew.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Fire at pub

Pub-goers had their Sunday lunch interrupted by a fire at The Alma, Springfield.   more...

Colchester,Essex,Eveninggazette News

Little Clacton: Pensioner, 84, dies in blaze

An 84-year-old man died despite desperate attempts to save him after smoke filled his mobile home.   more...

Clacton: School closure fears voiced

Parents fear for their vulnerable children's future if a special school is closed down.   more...

Colchester: Vigil for peace at war memorial

About 70 campaigners staged a vigil for peace at Colchester War Memorial   more...

Colchester,Essex,Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: AFC Bournemouth 1-3 Colchester United (League One)

Colchester United are refusing to budge at the top end of the table.   more...

Soccer: Ipswich Town 2-0 Millwall (The Championship)

Darren Bent really is the man of the moment at Ipswich Town.   more...

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Echo,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Gower laments missed chances

Southend United midfielder Mark Gower insisted his shocking second half miss was to blame for Blues undeserved 2-1 defeat against Wycombe Wanderers at Roots Hall on Saturday.   more...

Essex Business

Colchester: Union chiefs start Betts talks

Union chiefs are to hold talks with bosses at Colchester's Betts factory, in a bid to stave off redundancies.   more...

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Essex Essexroots

Geoffrey Fyfe Simpson

I am trying to locate my uncle - 14184875 Gunner Geoffrey Fyfe Simpson, born 5/11/1928 (now aged 75), who was disscharged from thr Royal Artillary Barracks, Shoeburyness on 4/6/1952. He was last seen in Southend on Sea in 1953.   more...

Samantha Lake

I am looking for an ex-girlfriend but she was also a good friend and we met at a sad time when her sister (sarah) died. Her name is Samantha Lake and she used to live at Highwoods in Colchester.  more...

Frederick Vincent Willis

I would like some information on the Willis family from the Bardfield area, my Grandad was Frederick Vincent Willis, I know of a nephew of his but we have lost contact.   more...

Robin and Tina Parker

Last contact 1971 St Peters School in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex. I think they are now living in Chelmsford area.  more...

Paul Roberts

I am seeking an old friend, Paul Roberts. Paul's home was in Mayland (Bicknacre Lodge Farm) in the late 70's when we were at university together. At that time, he was a keen angler and a member of the 'Purple Patch' match team.   more...

Henry Worraker

My grandmother was Kathleen Ann Worraker, born at Burnham, May 5, 1880. Her father, Henry's address was Sailors Home Providence. Can anyone tell me anything about Henry, his ancestors or his home?  more...

sylvia nee sherman

I am trying to find my cousin Sylvia nee Sherman, daughter of Bill and Kit Sherman lka from Hockley, Essex  more...

Ray albone, or his adopted family

The Albone Family lived in Corringham and may live there still. I'm trying to get in contact with Ray Albone as I have some news for him. The last thing i knew, was that ray had joined the army, or was touring europe with his birth mother.   more...

Robert Burton

I am trying to locate my father who I have never seen. His name is Robert Burton and originally came from Enflied. He lived in Clacton working at Ball Plastic in Valley rd and Pultrex on Grose lane. The Clacton Gazette helped me locate his best friend but they lost touch.  more...

Sarah Jane Weller

Looking for an old friend. Sarah used to live in Doddinghurst and worked for BT at the Brentwood exchange. When that closed down she then moved to Chelmsford where she worked on the police switchboard.   more...

Florence Harding (nee Garwood)

Are you descended from Florence Harding (nee Garwood)? I am the son of Florence's brother, Albert Edward (Bert).   more...

William and Sarah Halls

William and Sarah Halls (nee Cable) had 12 children between 1862 and 1896 my Gt Grandmother Rose was the 9th child. All children were born in Stock, Margretting or Ingatestone.   more...

Brian Parrot

I am looking for a long lost friend, Brian Parrot, he is ex army {royal fusiliers} and ex silverman sargents mess. Brian lives in colchester and I{peter mills} lost contact with him in 1972 , please contact me on 0117 9853554 if you can help.  more...

Birch Family

I was born in 1985 6/12 in St Johns Hosiptal in Chelmsford. I want to find my family, The Birchs. My dad is David George William Birch and he has a brother and sister. I believe he was born in 1965 on 10/12 i am his daughter and i want to find him and anything that may help me, thank you.  more...

Daffodil and Robert, Chrisitine, Peter Dick

I am trying to trace Dick family from Saffron Walden area. Daffodil and Robert are the parents of Christine and I think Peter. I would pressume Christine and any siblings would be married now, with children of thier own.   more...

Thomas Dayton

I am wanting information on a Thomas Dayton, my Gr/Gr/Grandfather, who showed up on the shores of Elliott Island, Maryland around 1810. He married, raised his family and was buried on Elliott and died in 1847.  more...

Steve Richards

Does any one know Steve Richards, last address was in grays. Would like to get in touch.  more...

Alan John Frampton

I am looking for my brother Alan Frampton who I haven't seen in 25 years. Supposedly went to live in East Essex and I have been living in the U.S. for 21 years.  more...

Essex News

Clacton: Game stopped for air ambulance landing

A football match had to be stopped midway through the first half so an air ambulance could land in the centre circle.   more...

Braintree: Concern at town congestion

Traffic congestion has been pinpointed as one of Braintree's biggest headaches.   more...

East Mersea: Children dig up skeleton on beach

A skeleton has been dug up by children playing on a beach in East Mersea.   more...

Wivenhoe: Trail of car vandalism

Vandals have left a trail of damage after smashing windscreens of cars in Wivenhoe   more...

Little Bardfield: Julie survives Hurricane Ivan

A mid-Essex woman has returned home uninjured after experiencing the devastation of Hurricane Ivan.   more...

Essex: University helps with London teaching centre

A new teaching centre to advance the understanding of mental health care has been launched in a joint initiative by the University of Essex and the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.   more...

Essex: Rock legend does it for the bikers

Rock legend Bryan Adams got in the fast lane to boost a fundraiser with plenty of throttle.   more...

Essex,Basildon News

MAN WITHDRAWS GANG RAPE ALLEGATION

PUBLIC fears were allayed today after the investigation into the gang rape of a man in a Laindon cemetery was dropped.  more...

Essex,Southend News

Shoebury: Teen dies in lamp post crash

A teenager from Shoebury died after his car crashed into a lamppost and flipped onto its side.   more...

Southend: Ramblers vow court action over blocked pier path

Southend Council is facing legal action after it blocked up a pathway under the town's pier.   more...

Southend: Give pensioners a fair deal

Campaigners descended on Parliament in a mass demonstration to demand a better deal for pensioners.   more...

Southend News

Leigh: Old town marina plan revealed

The future face of Leigh Old Town has been revealed as part of plans for a multi-million marina development.  more...

Hawkwell: Pupils threatened at school gates

A headteacher has moved to reassure parents after a man walked up to school gates and threatened children, sparking a police alert.   more...

Shoebury: Herbal cannabis smuggler is jailed

A drug smuggler who imported £77,000 of herbal cannabis is starting a three-and-a-half year jail sentence.  more...

Shoebury: Tributes for teenager who died in crash

Dozens of floral tributes have been placed at the scene of a road crash which claimed the life of a teenager.   more...

  
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