Stories for 8 September 2004

Basildon News

Basildon: Campaigners fight plans for 1000 new homes

Protesters have threatened direct action in their campaign to stop 1,000 new homes being built on a "beautiful open space" in Basildon.  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...

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Wickford: Anxious new year wait for travellers

Travellers could have to wait until the New Year to find out if their fight to remain on their illegal encampments has been a success.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Robbery at knifepoint

A gang of youths subjected a man to a knifepoint robbery as he returned from a night out in Chelmsford.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Coggeshall: School has the edge in new scheme

Primary school pupils are set to benefit from a Government initiative which has been launched at a Coggeshall secondary school.   more...

Kirby Cross: Wildlife haven access win

Animal-lovers are celebrating after they were granted access to a meadow they plan to use as a wildlife haven.   more...

North Essex: Appeal allowed on murder term

One of the murderers of teenager Debra Carne has been granted leave to appeal against the length of her 20-year sentence.   more...

Chelmsford: 400 homes and businesses planned for ex-gasworks

Up to 400 new homes, shops and offices could be built on a former gasworks in a mid-Essex town.   more...

Colchester: Pub seeks longer hours

The fate of a bid by Colchester's "most violent" pub to stay open later at night will be decided by councillors this week.   more...

Colchester: Suspect packet warning

A suspect package sparked a bomb alert after it was sent to a family in Colchester.   more...

Colchester: Pub's longer hours bid shelved

A pub dubbed Colchester's "most violent" has pulled the plug on plans to extend its opening hours.   more...

Frinton: Teresa reels in funds for hospital

The owner of Frinton's fish and chip shop is hoping to reel in some cash.   more...

Braintree: Centre for disabled opens its doors

A centre in Braintree devoted to children and young people with disabilities has officially opened after months of hard work.   more...

Harwich: Inquiry due to end next week

The public inquiry into a proposed expansion of Harwich International Port is due to finish next week.   more...

Frinton: Tattoo-would-have-believed it?

Whatever next? First you could buy fish and chips in posh Frinton, then drink in a pub.   more...

Purleigh: Baby chinchilla and father stolen

An animal-loving teenager was left "devastated" after the theft of two chinchillas.   more...

Braintree: Tributes paid to road death man

The family of a man killed in Braintree after the bike he was riding collided with a truck have paid tribute to him.   more...

Witham: New sports centre bid

Proposals have been unveiled for a multi-million pound education and leisure development in Witham   more...

Chelmsford: Man's double Viagra bid

A man attempted to get a double dose of Viagra by forging his prescription.   more...

Jaywick, Clacton: Two month sentence for drink-driver

An alcoholic is starting a two-month prison sentence after admitting driving while nearly four times the legal limit.   more...

Harwich: Fire crews row out to ferry pier blaze

Firefighters had to use a rowing boat while tackling a fire which broke out on Harwich's train ferry pier.   more...

Maldon: Market marks its birthday

The fourth birthday of Maldon's Farmers' Market went with a swing with special guest Jimmy Doherty turning up to cut the official cake before having a stroll round the stalls.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Parky denies Halford's Hammers link

Phil Parkinson has poured cold water on speculation that West Ham are ready to make a move for Colchester United teenager Greg Halford.   more...

Soccer: Calver 'felt homesick'

Martin Calver has revealed how he felt so homesick he had to return to Harwich and Parkeston.   more...

Soccer: Calver's back at Harwich

Martin Calver has made a shock return to Harwich and Parkeston - just six weeks after signing for Halstead Town.   more...

Soccer: U can't be serious says club's boss

Colchester United's move to Cuckoo Farm has been thrown into doubt amid claims the club should consider alternative sites for its new stadium.   more...

Soccer round-up: Clark jubilant after Halstead win...

Halstead chief Andy Clark was jubilant after his side pulled off a shock 1-0 win over East Thurrock United last night.   more...

Women's soccer: Colchester United 13-0 Rushcliffe Ladies (Women's FA Cup first round qualifying)

It was far from unlucky 13 for Colchester in their opening Women's FA Cup encounter.   more...

Colchester,Essex,Evening Gazette News

South Ockendon: Girl, four, slices finger tips on dad's saw

A young girl underwent plastic surgery after she cut the tips of two of her fingers off playing with her dad's circular saw.   more...

Colchester,Eveninggazette News

South Ockendon: Girl, four, slices finger tips on dad's saw

A young girl underwent plastic surgery after she cut the tips of two of her fingers off playing with her dad's circular saw.   more...

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Echo News

Shoebury: Lethal weapons seized at bootsale

Police and trading standards swooped to seize an assortment of lethal knives, a crossbow and air guns at a boot sale.   more...

Shoebury: Lethal weapons seized at bootsale

Police and trading standards swooped to seize an assortment of lethal knives, a crossbow and air guns at a boot sale.   more...

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A man caused an explosion in his back garden after throwing petrol onto his bonfire which burned skin off his face and arms.   more...

Echo,Thurrock Sport

Thurrock: Thousands of pounds grabbed in Lakeside robbery

Robbers pushed a security guard to the ground and escaped with several thousand pounds in a robbery at Lakeside Shopping Centre.   more...

Essex News

Essex: Minority continue to drink-drive

A minority of Essex motorists continue to drink-drive despite police efforts to stop them.   more...

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Witham: Thief snatches handbag from kitchen

An opprotunist thief took advantage of the hot weekend weather to steal a handbag from inside a Witham house.   more...

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Wickford: Anxious new year wait for travellers

Travellers could have to wait until the New Year to find out if their fight to remain on their illegal encampments has been a success.   more...

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Southend News

Southend: Crackdown on motorists who flout parking laws

Southend's parking wardens are being armed with new powers and digital cameras as part of a fresh crackdown on motorists.  more...

Leigh: Delight as street wins conservation status

CAMPAIGNERS are delighted after roads in Leigh originally built as "Homes for Heroes" after the First World War were finally named as a conservation area.  more...

  
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