Stories for 9 September 2004

Basildon News

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...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Maldon: Investigation into missing cheques launched

A batch of 562 housing benefit cheques for Maldon tenants has been lost by Royal Mail.   more...

South Woodham: Police warning over quad bikes

South Woodham police are cracking down on illegal motorbike riding after a five-year-old was caught on a quad bike.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Travellers' site backed

Backing for a permanent travellers' site in Colchester has scraped through to the next stage   more...

Jaywick: Computer glitch cuts off pensions

Angry pensioners were left out of pocket when their post office could not give them their pensions.   more...

Maldon: New look to firm's plan for 56 homes

Bosses at one of Maldon's biggest employers are hoping it will be second time lucky after submitting a planning application for a 56-home housing development to replace its current High Street showroom.   more...

Braintree: Illegal parkers to run a bigger risk

People who flout parking restrictions in the Braintree district will run a greater risk of being caught and fined.   more...

Braintree, Colchester: Same-sex couple first to 'marry'

Two women are about to be the first same-sex couple to be officially "married" in Colchester.   more...

Essex: Artist has gone to pot

Some Essex roads may have gone to pot but one man is hoping to make the most of it.   more...

Colchester: Youths steal bag from woman, 86

An 86-year-old woman had her handbag stolen by youths after they called at her Colchester home.   more...

Braintree: Addict threatened victim with knife

A drug addict who waved a craft knife in the face of his victim demanding money has been jailed for five years.   more...

Brantham: 'We'll learn from death'

The company which operates Felixstowe dock has vowed to learn from the death of a trainee docker after being fined £250,000 in court.   more...

Frinton: Dave on right track

A long-serving station worker was on the right track when was shortlisted for a top award.   more...

St Osyth: Carrie keeps dancing feet in the family

Dancing feet must be in the family.   more...

Braintree: New project to cut crime

A pioneering project to help stop children becoming involved in crime is being trialled in the Braintree area.   more...

Frinton: First car comes home

Classic car fan Martin Smith couldn't believe his eyes.   more...

Walton: Water bikes spark fears for swimmers

Fears over the safety of swimmers have sparked a warning to water bike users.   more...

Frinton: First car comes home

Classic car fan Martin Smith couldn't believe his eyes.   more...

Braintree: Young bogus callers raid pensioner

Police are appealing for information on a trio of young bogus callers who stole money from a pensioner in Braintree.   more...

Ramsey: Racing pair on a Cannonball Run

A former racer is putting himself in the driving seat for a mystery tour which could take him as far as Africa.   more...

Frinton: Farmer kicks up a stink in resort

A farmer has said sorry after fertiliser caused a stink which pervaded a seaside resort.   more...

Silver End: Bin there! Residents help with village clean-up

Residents of a mid-Essex village are getting their hands dirty to keep their environment clean and tidy.   more...

Chelmsford: Animal welfare row for circus

A row has broken out over a circus which is due to perform in mid-Essex.   more...

Walton: Rescuer - where was the help?

A rescuer is "astonished" that his group of friends was left to save two children without any immediate help.   more...

Chelmsford: Burglar held all-night party

A burglar broke into a home, let his friends in and then held an all-night party.   more...

Clacton: Look what's outside my bedroom window!

A young shop assistant was shocked when she arrived home to find a crashed car just a couple of inches from her bedroom window.   more...

Walton, Frinton: Sticking the oar in for John and Barbara

Women lifeboat rowers are bracing themselves for an oarsome task.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: 'Too late' to switch U's move plans

Colchester United have reacted furiously to suggestions that alternative sites should be considered for a new community stadium.   more...

Triathlon: Bumper entry at Clacton

A bumper entry of super-fit athletes headed for the coast to take part in the sixth Clacton Triathlon.   more...

Soccer: Colchester Utd Reserves 4-0 Aldershot Town (Pontins Holidays Combination Central and East Le

New Colchester United signing Gareth Williams bagged a hat-trick as the U's reserves romped to a 4-0 win over Aldershot Town.   more...

Cricket: Essex star Gough says England can win

Darren Gough believes England can see-off the cream of world cricket to win the ICC Champions Trophy which starts tomorrow.   more...

Cricket: Taylor slams new signing

Brian Taylor has hit out at the decision by Essex to sign Grant Flower.   more...

Cycling: Alex bags first win

Alex Dowsett bagged his first ever open win at the Colchester Rovers ten-mile time trial.   more...

Speedway: Witches ready for derby clash

Ipswich Witches go into tonight's local derby clash against Arena Essex looking to win by at least seven points to claim the aggregate bonus point.   more...

Southend News

Southend: Council steps in to save bus service

The last evening bus from Southend to Great Wakering leaving at 8pm is being reinstated thanks to the intervention of a district councillor.  more...

Southend: Legal cruise night to tackle boy racers

Southend could host an official monthly cruise night to deter dangerous boy racers from the seafront.  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...