Stories for 27 September 2004

Basildon,Echo,Essex News

Grays: Bogus callers fleece women of thousands

Police have pleaded with elderly people not to let unknown visitors into their homes after two more women fell prey to bogus callers.  more...

Corringham: Crates lauded after Paralympics win

Athlete Danny Crates was today celebrating his gold medal in the Athens Paralympics.  more...

Basildon: Stadium plans scrapped

Plans for a £14.2million stadium in Basildon's Gloucester Park have been dropped - to the delight of protesters.  more...

Basildon: Hospital gets £1m boost

New medical equipment allowing more operations to take place will be just one of the improvements thanks to an extra £1million boost to Basildon Hospital.  more...

Basildon: Vandals go on car-smashing rampage

Residents were calling the police in tears after their cars were targeted during a late night rampage.  more...

Basildon: Groups rally around mugged pensioner

A group of kind-hearted businesspeople have put up a £500 reward to help catch the thugs who tricked a defenceless pensioner.  more...

Basildon,Echo,Essex Sport

Woking 1-0 Canvey Island

WITH usual wing-back Chris Duffy relieved of defensive duties due to Canvey's new-look 4-4-2 line-up, he and Ollie Berquez promised some early danger for Gulls down the left-hand side.   more...

Nottingham Forest 2-1 West Ham United

IT may have been Brian Clough's day at the City Ground, but his former side produced a performance more worthy of Robin Hood to send the Hammers home without reward.  more...

Billericay Town 6-1 Kingstonian

BILLERICAY Town hotshot Danny Hockton grabbed a hat-trick to bring his season's tally to 13 goals as Ryman Premier basement club Kingstonian were hit for six.   more...

Danny Joy at Paralympic gold

DANNY Crates claimed capturing the 800m Paralympic title was a dream come true after speeding to a memorable victory in Athens on Saturday.  more...

Southend United 1-0 Kidderminster Harriers

MARK Gower's first goal of the season handed Southend United a thoroughly deserved 1-0 victory over 10-man Kidderminster Harriers at Roots Hall on Saturday.  more...

Basildon,Echo,Essex,Southend News

South Essex: We won't remove more trains, says c2c

Rail operator c2c has insisted its customers will not lose more modern trains to Liverpool Street line passengers, despite staff claiming a "swap" arrangement is down the line.   more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Brentwood: Council action to tackle homelessness

Homelessness is becoming a bigger issue in Brentwood - but council chiefs are hoping their new action plan will begin to ease the misery.   more...

Brentwood: Police chief heading for the class room

An award-winning police chief from Brentwood is swapping his baton for a marking pen as he embarks on training to be a teacher.   more...

Colchester,Essex,Evening Gazette Sport

Soccer: U's in search of rare Boundary victory

It is six seasons since Colchester United last tasted victory over Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park.   more...

Soccer: Pilgrims aiming to buck losing trend

After a flying start, Plymouth Argyle have a point to prove when they make their long trek to Portman Road.   more...

Soccer: Bring on the Saints

Colchester United ace Kevin Watson has warned upcoming Carling Cup opponents Southampton they could suffer the same fate as fellow Premiership club West Bromwich Albion.   more...

Paralympics: Stodel misses out on medals

Britain's sailors - including West Mersea ace Hannah Stodel - will finish outside the medals at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games.   more...

Soccer: Garcia tipped for the top

Manager Phil Parkinson has predicted a glittering future for new Colchester United midfield ace Richard Garcia.   more...

Soccer: Magilton - "We must improve"

Jim Magilton has demanded a 'massive improvement' when Ipswich Town face Plymouth Argyle.   more...

Kickboxing: Dovercourt club scoops awards

Phoenix Martial Arts School continue to make their presence felt on the world stage.   more...

Soccer: Histon Reserves 3-1 Halstead Town (Ridgeons League Premier Division)

Halstead Town's seven-match unbeaten run came to a dramatic end at Histon Reserves last night as they lost 3-1 and had two men sent-off.   more...

Colchester,Essex,Evening Gazette,Eveninggazette News

Stansted: All-clear for 'bomb' plane

A Greek airliner forced to make an emergency landing at Stansted Airport after a bomb threat was today given the all-clear by police.   more...

Colchester: Designers arrive

Design firm Atkins is boosting the number of workers it has in Colchester.   more...

Witham: Puppet festival in town

Gorillas, pigs, horses, octopuses and a host of other weird and wonderful creatures filled Witham town centre to the delight of shoppers.   more...

Essex: Website to help elderly

A new website has been launched aimed at helping the older generation.   more...

Clacton: Decision made to close school

A school for children with moderate learning difficulties is being closed.   more...

Colchester: From undertaker to overtaker... at 120mph

At work he's a mild-mannered funeral director.   more...

Maldon: Tribute to dead moped rider

A family have paid tribute to a much-loved teenager who died after a moped accident.   more...

Colchester: New drug trial brings hope

A new drug in the fight against bowel cancer is being trialled in Colchester.   more...

North Essex: Farm death firm fined £35,000

A firm has been told to pay more than £50,000 after a worker was crushed to death.   more...

Colchester: Jack is on the ball and on the mend

Football-mad Jack Thumwood is back on the pitch after getting the results of his latest brain scan.   more...

Maldon: Tizzy's made me feel dizzy

A cat owner is having to pinch herself as her beloved feline has been returned to her - two years after it disappeared.   more...

Colchester, Frinton: Officer's widow to attend memorial

The widow of an Essex Police officer killed on duty will be at the first National Police Memorial Day service.   more...

Braintree: Burns woman dies in hospital

An 81-year-old woman has died after a lighter she was refilling burst into flames.   more...

Colchester: Police target top 20 criminals

Police have drawn up a secret shortlist of Colchester's 20 most prolific criminals.   more...

Colchester,Essex,Evening Gazette,Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Oldham Athletic 1-1 Colchester United (Coca Cola League One)

Wayne Brown believes Colchester United can go a long way towards achieving promotion from League One if they grind out more results like the one at Oldham Athletic.   more...

Soccer: "I'm innocent" claims Wilnis

Fabian Wilnis today pleaded his innocence after being controversially red-carded in Ipswich Town's 3-2 triumph against Plymouth Argyle.   more...

Paralympics: Medal for Lloyd

Lloyd Upsdell has finally grabbed a medal at the Paralympic Games.   more...

Colchester,Essex,Evening Gazette,Stansted News

Stansted: All-clear for 'bomb' plane

A Greek airliner forced to make an emergency landing at Stansted Airport after a bomb threat was today given the all-clear by police.   more...

Colchester,Evening Gazette,Essex News

Colchester: Police target top 20 criminals

POLICE have drawn up a secret shortlist of Colchester's 20 most prolific criminals.  more...

Echo,Essex Sport

Karate: Black belt duo have dan good time

Tokon Kai karate club students Emma Stubbings and Darren Taylor have both added the second dan notch to their black belts.   more...

Echo,Essex,Southend News

Westcliff: Roof caves in after fire

Firefighters spent hours battling a fire at a restaurant but were too late the save part of the roof which caved in.   more...

Rayleigh: Students excluded after uniform protest

A gang of 20 pupils have been suspended from school after staging a playground protest over a new "zero tolerance" uniform policy.   more...

Southend: Home sweet home for Flora

It was a case of home, sweet home, when an 80-year-old widow won her long legal battle to prove she owns her own house.   more...

Southend: Homeless man convicted of murder

A homeless Southend man who bludgeoned a man to death has been given a ten-year prison sentence.   more...

Echo,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Drewe gunning for former club

Southend United striker Drewe Broughton is hoping to start for the Shrimpers against his former Kidderminster Harriers side this weekend.   more...

Echo,Essex,Thurrock News

Corringham: Danny makes fans proud

He may be thousands of miles away but Danny Crates was not forgotten back home when he ran his way to gold at the Paralympics.   more...

Echo,Essex,Thurrock Sport

Paralympics: Danny makes fans proud

He may be thousands of miles away but Danny Crates was not forgotten back home when he ran his way to gold at the Paralympics.   more...

Essex Business

Brentwood: Laura Ashley heading for high street

A prestigious new store looks set to open at the western end of Brentwood High Street after Laura Ashley announced it was preparing to take on the entire ground floor within the Stoneyard development at the junction of Weald Road and the High Street.   more...

Essex Essexroots

Joyce, Grace and Gwen from Ilford(?)

Joyce, Grace and Gwen, sisters aged (in 1939) 6, 8 and 10.   more...

Sean ?

Looking for my great friend of mine last seen in 1972 when I went to Australia.  more...

Philip Meade

I am lookin for Phillip Meade from Essex, was last know to be livin in Shepperton, workin in a glass shop. If any one has got any info it would be greatly recieved.  more...

Michael Patrick Harrington

Last Known Area Collier Row, Romford Essex.  more...

Lawrence Janion

I would like to know what has happened to Lawrence or Bridget Janion.  more...

Lisa Heath

Just wondered what you'd been up to since Milldene school, Tiptree, in the early 70s.  more...

Warren Shane Lee Clarke

I am trying to find or locate my nephew whoose name is Warren Clarke.  more...

Steve Foley

I am trying to locate Steve Foley. Steve played for Colchester United in 1971-1973.  more...

Irene or Peter Morris

I'm trying to find any relative of Irene Morris nee Setterborg (from Sweden).  more...

Bob Baillie

I am looking for a long lost friend, last seen in Basildon (Marconi's).   more...

Richard la Page, David Argar, Dominic and Tracey Ward

I am looking for brothers, sisters and children of Montrina Lapage so we can have a big family reunion.  more...

George Henry Lee

I am searching for George Henry Lee born around 1880.  more...

Robert Hugegoe

I am looking for details on a 'Robert Hugegoe' died in Lawford in 1741.  more...

Re-Union - Class on 1953 and 1954

St Bernards Convent High School, Milton Road, Westcliffe-on-sea, Essex, Class of 1953-54.  more...

Esther Storry OXLEY

Esther Storry Nightingale was born in Whitby 1822. In 1846 she married Robert Oxley in Harwich.   more...

Doris Patricia Curran

I am trying to trace Doris Patricia Curran(nee Lowe) born 9th June 1907.  more...

Neil & Wendy Bathard

We met at the White Hart in Halstead where Wendys parents were licensees.  more...

Ron Clark or Clarke

I am searching for my Uncle Ron who lived in Boxted.  more...

Essex News

Thundersley: Man wins car crush battle with council

A motorist was today celebrating after winning an 18-month battle with Thurrock Council after his van was illegally towed away and crushed.   more...

South Essex: Lorry crash wreaks havoc

Traffic was in chaos in south Essex today after an articulated lorry overturned on the M25, forcing the motorway's closure.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex News

Westcliff: Restaurant gutted by blaze

A well-known restaurant has been wrecked in a blaze.   more...

Southend: Kim grooms her way to canine victory

An impressive trophy should give people paws for thought when considering Kim Bundock's dog-grooming skills.  more...

Southend: DJ's bittersweet non-smoking night

DJ Matt Jay is celebrating following his non-smoking club night, which has raked in thousands of pounds for charity.  more...

Southend: Post Office leaves disabled out in the cold

Disabled customers are being left out in the cold at a post office - by having to ring a doorbell to be served.  more...

Leigh: Fishing festival hailed a success

Mysteries of the sea were unveiled for visitors who flocked to Old Leigh's first ever Fishing Festival.  more...

Southend,Echo,Essex Sport

Manor march on in Vase

EASTWAY Essex Senior League clubs produced some good results in the second qualifying round of the FA Vase.  more...

Woking 1-0 Canvey Island

WITH usual wing-back Chris Duffy relieved of defensive duties due to Canvey's new-look 4-4-2 line-up, he and Ollie Berquez promised some early danger for Gulls down the left-hand side.   more...

Southend United 1-0 Kidderminster Harriers

MARK Gower's first goal of the season handed Southend United a thoroughly deserved 1-0 victory over 10-man Kidderminster Harriers at Roots Hall on Saturday.  more...

Danny Joy at Paralympic gold

DANNY Crates claimed capturing the 800m Paralympic title was a dream come true after speeding to a memorable victory in Athens on Saturday.  more...

Nottingham Forest 2-1 West Ham United

IT may have been Brian Clough's day at the City Ground, but his former side produced a performance more worthy of Robin Hood to send the Hammers home without reward.  more...

Thurrock News

Crossing cash probe pledge

PRESSURE is mounting on transport chief Alistair Darling to come clean over the fate of £60million in Dartford Crossing tolls sitting in the bank.  more...

Council van payout

THURROCK COUNCIL have paid out £2,000 after admitting to unlawfully crushing a van that was parked on private property.  more...

Bones link to dope find

A SKELETON found at Tilbury dock may have inadvertantly led police to containers packed with cannabis plants.  more...

Thurrock Sport

Gold for Danny

ATHLETE Danny Crates has been celebrating his gold medal in the Athens Paralympics.  more...

  
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