Stories for 14 September 2004

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Billericay: Voices wanted for choral society

If singing is your forte, stretch your vocal cords by joining Billericay Choral Society.   more...

Billericay: New identity for Mayflower

Pupils and teachers are celebrating the launch of their Billericay school's new identity which marks its bright future as a specialist school.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: Goodwin signing for injury hit Gulls

With key men Jeff Minton and Ty Gooden among those on the injured list, Canvey Island boss Jeff King has brought another experienced midfielder to Park Lane.   more...

Colchester,Essex,Eveninggazette News

Essex: Hi-tech call centre for police

Essex Police is to get a hi-tech call centre costing taxpayers £8 million a year following a 110 per cent rise in calls.   more...

Chelmsford: Concerns for health star rating

Mid-Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust has a financial deficit of £10 million.   more...

Colchester: Scaffold fall man injured

A seriously-injured man was found behind a Colchester pub after apparently falling off scaffolding.   more...

Walton: Well folks, that was a great festival

Walton Folk Festival hit all the high notes with a fantastic line-up of top acts.   more...

Mersea: Couples safe from Ivan the terrible

A former Mersea couple are picking up the pieces of their lives as Hurricane Ivan continues to wreak havoc in the Caribbean.   more...

Clacton: Postman jailed for mail theft

A postal worker from Clacton has been jailed after a gang stole more than £20,000 in cheques from the Royal Mail.   more...

Parkeston: New plea over missing man

Police have issued more information in a bid to trace a man who disappeared several months ago.   more...

Chelmsford: Don't be a sissy, see Grayson's vase

A pot that brought fame and fortune to a transvestite potter has been unveiled at its new home.   more...

Chelmsford: Licensee falls foul of TV soccer law

A licensee whose pub was screening Premier League matches on a Saturday afternoon has been convicted of a breach of the Copyright and Patents Act.   more...

Clacton, Colchester: Please use MMR jabs, says grieving mum

A heartbroken mother has made a plea to parents in favour of a life-saving vaccine for youngsters.   more...

Braintree: Look to the East for developing artwork

A variety of examples of work with textiles are on show at Braintree Museum.   more...

Maldon: Drink-drive woman gets 3-year ban

A woman arrested twice for driving with excess alcohol and once for failing to stop has been banned from driving for three years.   more...

Colchester: Feast of hats plea

Colchester's mayoress is on a mission to bring a touch more class to the town's oyster feast.   more...

Colchester: Number not up for bingo club

Campaigners were jubilant today after claiming Colchester Council has carried out a U-turn by announcing the town's Gala Bingo is not to be moved.   more...

East Mersea: Children discover headless skeleton

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

Colchester,Essex,Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Fagan keeps opponents guessing

Colchester United's Craig Fagan has fired out a warning to teams across Coca-Cola League One - he is not a one-trick man.   more...

Rugby: Romford and Gidea Park 10-15 Braintree (London North East Three)

Braintree notched their first win of the new campaign with one of their most intelligent displays as they adapted to a blustery wind far better than their hosts.   more...

Soccer: Captain's curse?

Karl Duguid is beginning his latest fightback to full fitness following make-or-break surgery in a London clinic last night.   more...

Soccer: Counago hits back at critics

Pablo Counago has delivered a defiant message to his critics - insisting he does have a future at Ipswich Town.   more...

Soccer: High-flyers go head-to-head

The script could hardly be better ahead of tonight's crunch Coca-Cola Championship match at the Britannia Stadium.   more...

Rugby: Colchester 13-7 Mersea Island (London North East Four)

Colchester left it late to overcome a passionate Mersea Island side in a thrilling game.   more...

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Echo,Essex Sport

Soccer: Refreshed Irons are pleasing Pards

West Ham boss Alan Pardew is promising a new-look side as his team return to Upton Park for the first time since the international break.   more...

Yachting: Battle with elements at Brandyhole

The Adnams winter series at Hullbridge's Brandy Hole yacht club got off to a roaring start as high winds battered the River Crouch.   more...

Echo,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Jupp back in training with Blues

Southend United defender Duncan Jupp has resumed training after picking up a slight hip injury during Saturday's 2-1 defeat against League leaders Wycombe Wanderers.   more...

Echo,Essex,Thurrock Sport

Paralympics: Danny targets gold

Danny Crates will today fly out to Athens - determined to achieve his ultimate ambition of winning gold at the Paralympics.   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...

Brentwood: Go for karting track

The green light has been given for Brentwood Karting to go ahead with a massive extension of its Warley racetrack.   more...

Brentwood: Open day for job hunters

New opportunities have been opened to people in Brentwood by the town's Job Centre Plus following an open day to raise awareness of its work.   more...

Essex News

Maldon: Information for elderly

A free information event for the older residents of Maldon will offer electric blanket testing and interactive presentations.   more...

Maldon: Military museum set to expand

A collection of historic military artefacts in Maldon could expand.   more...

Rivenhall: Massive wast facility fears

Fears that a massive waste facility will be built at Rivenhall airfield have reared up again.   more...

Braintree: Fire service's bonfire warning

People across the Braintree district are being urged not to have bonfires in their gardens.   more...

Evening Gazette,Colchester News

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Southend,Echo News

Southend: War on anti-social behaviour stepped up

The war on alcohol-related violence, graffiti and boy racers will continue, Southend's police chief promised at a public meeting.  more...

Rochford: Lottery snub for community

Political leaders have attacked the National Lottery for snubbing south Essex since its launch in 1994.  more...