Stories for 20 September 2004

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Billericay: Man fractures back in three places after falling from tree

Energetic Terry Stannard sprung into action to show his godson how to climb trees but fell 13ft fracturing his back in three places.   more...

Billericay: Motorists warned to avoid roadworks

Motorists have been warned to steer clear of Billericay town centre as resurfacing work continues at Sun Corner.   more...

Basildon,Echo News

Laindon: Tearful 90-year-old duped by gang

A tearful 90-year-old woman has told how a callous gang duped her and stole hundreds of pounds from her bedroom drawer.  more...

Basildon,Echo Sport

Notts County 1-2 Southend United

SOUTHEND United centre back Adam Barrett was the star of the show for the Shrimpers once again on Saturday as the prolific defender continued his amazing scoring streak in front of goal.  more...

Canvey Island 0-1 Halifax Town

HALIFAX continued their great recent Conference run with a hard-earned win at Canvey.   more...

West Ham 1-1 Ipswich Town

AN absorbing encounter between two of the Championship's best footballing sides gave both outfits cause for joy and regret.  more...

Brave Manor thwarted by Billericay

THE incredible scoring feats of striker Danny Hockton played a major part as Billericay avoided a potential FA Cup giant-killing.   more...

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Husbands faces Blues divorce

Southend United winger Michael Husbands has been placed on the transfer list by the Shrimpers.  more...

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SOUTHEND United striker Tes Bramble is expected to be passed fit for Saturday's clash with Kidderminster Harriers.  more...

Basildon,Echo,Basildon,Echo Sport

Canvey Island 0-1 Halifax Town

HALIFAX continued their great recent Conference run with a hard-earned win at Canvey.   more...

Billericay end brave Manor's cup hopes

THE incredible scoring feats of striker Danny Hockton played a major part as Billericay avoided a potential FA Cup giant-killing.   more...

Basildon,Echo,Essex News

Basildon: MP Smith delighted at hunt ban

Basildon MP Angela Smith has hailed the Government's bid to ban hunting with dogs after years of campaigning.   more...

Basildon: Residents' ideas for £18.5m estate revamp

Residents have been given a huge say over how Basildon Council should spend the £18.5 million allocated to the Craylands estate.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Essex: Council outperforms on loans

Student loans are being processed above the national average in Essex.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: Jefferson century dents champions

Will Jefferson continued his love affair with Nottinghamshire with another magnificent century as Essex piled on 357 for six on the opening day of the Championship clash at Trent Bridge.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: council services may be axed

Cutbacks to Colchester Council services could be made to meet a £1.4 million shortfall. Councillors will begin juggling the 2005/6 budget on Monday in a bid to keep council tax rises down.   more...

Colchester,Essex,Eveninggazette Sport

Athletics: Paralympians aiming for medals in Athens

Paralympic hopefuls are getting ready to start the final leg of their sporting dream.   more...

Soccer: Stevenage Borough 0-3 Colchester United Reserves (Pontins Holiday Combination League)

Colchester United Reserves were denied the chance to go top of the Pontins Holiday Combination League when they were soundly beaten 3-0 at non-league Stevenage Borough.   more...

Cricket: Ronnie backs Gough

Ronnie Irani today welcomed the prospect of England hero Darren Gough being named as his new Essex vice-captain for next season.   more...

Colchester,Evening Gazette,Essex News

Cressing: Welcome to the household

About a hundred members of the public experienced a slice of medieval life at Cressing Temple Barns.  more...

Goldhanger: Car lovers put their classics on show

An array of classic cars were on show in Goldhanger, near Maldon, at the weekend.  more...

Braintree: Drug dealer sentenced

A drug-user has been jailed for possession of heroin with intent to supply.  more...

Manningtree: New look at town thanks to obscura

Shoppers in Manningtree were on the look-out for Dr Who after seeing what at first looked like a giant Dalek.  more...

Braintree: Woman, 45 found dead

Police are investigating the death of a 45-year-old woman found her home.  more...

Colchester: Bob leads debate

Colchester's MP Bob Russell led the first debate of the Lib Dem conference in Blackpool.  more...

Mersea: Double drama at sea

Coastguards at Mersea were called out twice at the weekend.  more...

Maldon: Lake death damages bid

The wife of a man who died in Maldon's Marine Lake is continuing to sue Maldon District Council for compensation.   more...

Colchester: Birthday celebration for guild

Members of Grey Friars Guild got together to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary.  more...

Essex: Help fight use of guns through Crimestoppers

People with information about gun crime are being reminded they can pass it to police anonymously.  more...

Colchester: Antiques stolen in raids on homes

Burglars plundered three homes, taking thousands of pounds worth of antiques.  more...

Maldon: Salt of the sea on crest of wave

Sales of Maldon's famous sea salt have shot up 70 per cent after a Government health warning calling on consumers to reduce their salt intake.  more...

Chelmsford: Woman, 82, dies two weeks after burglary

An 82-year-old woman died two weeks after confronting burglars in her home.  more...

Colchester: Police link paintgun shootings

A group of children and a bus were targeted in two paintgun drive-by shootings.  more...

Essex: Killer claims photo proves innocence

Convicted killer Jeremy Bamber believes a photograph may prove he is innocent of the murders of five members of his family.  more...

Colchester: Band of brothers in tribute

Colchester paratroopers young and old travelled to their "spiritual home" to pay their respects to their fallen comrades.  more...

Colchester,Evening Gazette,Essex Sport

Soccer: West Ham United 1-1 Ipswich Town (Coca Cola Championship)

The smiles were well and truly restored to the faces of the Ipswich Town players and staff on their departure from Upton Park.  more...

Soccer: Town were owed luck, says Miller

Ipswich Town were long overdue some good fortune ñ according to Tommy Miller.  more...

Soccer: Colchester United 0-1 Milton Keynes Dons (Coca-Cola League One)

Another chapter of football history was written on the final whistle of this Coca-Cola League One match.  more...

Swimming: Gold for Jones

Colchester's Paralympic swimming star Natalie Jones was in dreamland today after winning a gold medal in the pool in Athens.  more...

Soccer: Watson can't wait for cup clash

Kevin Watson can't wait to get stuck into West Bromwich Albion at Layer Road tomorrow night.  more...

Echo,Essex News

South Woodham Ferrers: Toddler is face of nationwide campaign

A toddler who suffered chronic eczema as a baby has been chosen as the face of a new nationwide campaign promoting the benefits of goats' milk.   more...

South Benfleet: Taking the plunge for charity

Brave fundraisers plunged 180 feet during a bungee jump in a 12-hour fundraising marathon in aid of the International Myeloma Foundation.   more...

Echo,Essex,Southend News

Southend: RNLI's new hovercraft a success

Nearly three months since the new rescue hovercraft was introduced to Southend's RNLI base, volunteers have been hailing it a huge success.   more...

Leigh: New fight for flats plan

Defiant developers have sparked fury by resubmitting plans for 17 flats at a landmark site in Leigh rejected by councillors just weeks ago.   more...

Southend: Mum jailed for failing to send children to school

Southend Council has warned of hardline measures to tackle truancy after a mother was jailed for failing to send her children to school.   more...

Echo,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Centenary plans under way

Southend United have begun planning their centenary celebrations, which will take place in 2006.   more...

Soccer: Bentley ready to pull on the gloves

Southend United midfielder Mark Bentley is ready to pull on the goalkeeping gloves if Darryl Flahavan is forced to leave the field at fellow strugglers Notts County tomorrow.   more...

Soccer: Duffy back for Canvey Island

Chris Duffy looks certain to return for Canvey tomorrow as the Islanders bid to start matching their superb Nationwide Conference away results on home territory.   more...

Essex Business

South Essex: Businessman's shock at second fire in week

Arson is suspected after an import company was hit by a second fire in six days.   more...

Essex News

Great Clacton: Hurricane appeal

Shocked hurricane victim Sharlee Durham has told how she is trying to repair her battered life.   more...

Braintree: Strike threat over cuts

Unions are threatening strike action over cuts that include the closure of a Braintree social security office.   more...

Maldon: Key workers snap up new homes

Teachers, doctors and nurses are snapping up new homes built especially for key workers in the Maldon district.   more...

Essex Sport

Golf: County Colts in league triumph

Essex Colts have completed a great year for the county by winning the northern section of the South-eastern Golf League.   more...

General: 130 turn out for disabled fun day

Basildon Disabled Sports Club held their annual sports day at their Markhams Chase base on Sunday.   more...

Southend,Echo News

Southend: Mayor joins Spider-man for charity abseil

Spider-man joined the "mad" mayor of Southend to abseil 100ft down the side of Victoria Plaza to raise money for charity.  more...

Southend: Blondie concert cut short by technical hitch

Blondie fans were left feeling short changed on Saturday night after technical problems cut the band's performance short.  more...

Leigh: Consultation over new health care centre

A three month public consultation on plans to build a state-of-the-art primary health care centre in London Road, Leigh, is being launched.  more...

Southend: Police welcome on-the-spot fines for shoplifters

Shoplifters are to be issued with on-the-spot fines to avoid criminal records.  more...

Southend: Mum jailed for failing to send children to school

Southend Council has warned of hardline measures to tackle truancy after a mother was jailed for failing to send her children to school.  more...

Southend: Blondie concert cut short by power technical hitch

Blondie fans were left feeling short changed on Saturday night after technical problems cut the band's performance short.  more...

  
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