Stories for 24 January 2005

Chelmsford News

Essex: Flood defence cash at risk

Essex could lose out on funding for future flood defence measures, with Government cash directed to areas such as Carlisle and Boscastle.  more...

Echo,Essex News

Billericay: Fire puts scouts in danger

The lives of more than 40 cubs were put in danger after mindless teenage vandals set fire to a Billericay scout hut.   more...

Southend: Cliffs repair costs rocket

The cost of restoring Southend's cliffs has rocketed to around £40million with no hope of funding in the forseeable future.   more...

Hadleigh: TV debut for karate expert

A karate instructor who teaches his students how to stand up to bullies will star on television chat show Trisha.   more...

Southend: Motorcyclist suffers horrific injuries

A motorcyclist has suffered horrific injuries in a dramatic road smash which saw him end up inside the back of a van.   more...

Southend: Air crash drama

A pilot and his passenger had a lucky escape when they were forced to make a crash landing in a field near Southend Airport.   more...

Southend: Churches unite to help revellers

Late night revellers in Southend are about to get help from an unexpected quarter.   more...

Southend: £70million bid for council homes

Southend Council is to ask the Government for more than £70 million to improve its 7,000 council houses.   more...

Benfleet: Rare £250,000 book stolen

A rare book worth up to £250,000 has been stolen from a house in Benfleet.   more...

Basildon: Protest over leisure centre plan

Campaigners claim plans for a sports centre of excellence in Gloucester Park are being "railroaded" and have demanded a public meeting.   more...

South Essex: Plea to help pot-bellied pig

A pot-bellied pig with the winter blues needs help to get back on his feet.   more...

Echo,Essex Sport

Tennis: Jubilee Cup of joy for Thorpe Bay

Thorpe Bay were crowned Jubilee Cup champions after beating Westcliff Lawn 2-1 in the final.   more...

Football: Powell remains positive

West Ham full-back Chris Powell is determined to take a positive attitude into Sunday's home match with Derby County - despite the disappointment of last week's loss at Wolves.   more...

Rugby: Hertford test for Southend

Southend travel to Hertford tomorrow hoping to leapfrog their hosts and jump back into National Division Three South's top seven.   more...

Soccer: Mansfield Town 1-1 Southend United (League Two)

Mark Gower's equaliser ensured a share of the spoils for Southend against the Stags.   more...

Echo,Essex,Thurrock News

Essex: Campbell loses appeal

Child murderer Stuart Campbell will remain behind bars after judges threw out his appeal for the killing of Danielle Jones.   more...

Essex Business

Colchester: Double reason to celebrate

Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration.   more...

Essex News

Benfleet: Rare £250,000 book stolen

A rare book worth up to £250,000 has been stolen from a house in Benfleet.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: No loan rangers for Blues

Shrimpers manager Steve Tilson has will not be making any loan signings for Southend United.   more...

Squash: Championship boost for appeal

Top squash players from around Essex will be battling it out for county glory in Basildon this weekend.   more...

Football: Nicky tips Blues to bounce back

Southend United winger Nicky Nicolau is confident Blues can get their season back on track at Mansfield Town tomorrow.   more...

Essex,Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Colchester United 0-0 Luton Town (Coca-Cola League One)

Colchester United bounced back from last week's rotten performance against lowly Milton Keynes Dons to prove to everyone that they are still a force to be reckoned with in the Coca-Cola League One by holding leaders Luton Town.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Aveley: Sex stigma man tells of shattered life

A husband and wife are trying to rebuild their shattered lives after an indecent assault allegation was dropped.   more...

Grays: Yachtsman saved

One of the largest operations ever carried out by a New Zealand rescue team saved the life of a Grays yachtsman.   more...

Tilbury: Meningitis fear quashed

Health bosses have quashed fears that the borough is facing a meningitis crisis.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Trophy success tops good weekend

Thurrock's sides produced a series of inspiring results over the weekend, with Thurrock FC leading the way with am impressive victory of Conference National side Aldershot.   more...

Soccer: Borough sides unbeaten

In another productive weekend for borough teams Grays maintained their impressive lead at the top of the Conference South with a 2-0 home triumph against Weston-super-Mare on Saturday.   more...

Eveninggazette News

Harwich: Bid to make fort into tank museum

A fresh bid has been made to convert a run-down seafront fort.   more...

Mid-Essex: Groups told to apply for grants

Voluntary and community groups in Witham and Braintree are being invited to apply for funds.   more...

Kirby Cross: 'Leave our village life alone' protest

Angry protesters have called for a halt to the destruction of village life by developers.   more...

Great Oakley: Junction under the spotlight

Action is set to be taken on a dangerous road outside a primary school.   more...

Jaywick: Fears as arsonist strikes again

Residents in Jaywick say they fear for their lives after a spate of arson attacks.   more...

Braintree: Recycling site gets go-ahead

A new civic amenity and recycling site for Braintree has been given the go ahead.   more...

Harwich: Shipping firm sails in with support

A shipping company has sailed in with a £5,000 donation to help Sea Cadets take part in a major national event.   more...

Colchester: Rosy puts her stamp on fundraising

A nail technician who cycled 400 kilometres across Russia has called on others to take up a charity challenge of a lifetime.   more...

Layer Marney: Pair escape as car hits house

A mother and daughter had "an astonishing escape" after their car hit a house and landed upside down.   more...

Clacton: Air show plans set for lift-off

Plans for Clacton's 14th annual air show are in full flight.   more...

Chelmsford: Tsunami concert sparks protest

Protesters demonstrated outside a tsunami charity concert which featured two members of the cast of Jerry Springer - The Opera.   more...

Colchester: Book a coffee break at town library

Readers in Colchester will be able to relax with a cup of coffee and a sandwich after a new cafe opened at Colchester Library.   more...

Colchester: Professor blasts council planners

A law professor has blasted planners' handling of proposals to build 24 homes on the corner of his street - and called for an investigation.   more...

Cressing: Booked in for a library

A primary school has submitted a planning application to build a permanent library and special needs room.   more...

Coggeshall: Fire crews called to chemical spill

A chemical spillage at an industrial site took firemen three-and-a-half hours to contain.   more...

Braintree: Chocolate is banned

A school has banned chocolate from its tuck shop in an effort to promote healthy eating among pupils.   more...

Frinton: Local man to lead goats' milk publicity

You're kidding! The face of Frinton man Brian Gibson will be appearing on a quarter of a million goats' milk cartons throughout the UK over the next three months.   more...

Colchester: Dog team tries to find raiders

Police dogs were called in to try to sniff out smash and grab raiders as they fled with a batch of aftershave.   more...

Colchester: Roll up, roll up to see the Roman chariot circus

Thousands of people stepped back in time to see a soon-to-be buried treasure.   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Parky targets three points

Phil Parkinson is on his way to securing his aim of four points in four days.   more...

Soccer: Reading 1-1 Ipswich Town (Coca Cola Championship)

Football fans are no strangers to roller-coaster rides - especially those of Ipswich Town.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex News

Southend: Information shop faces cash crisis

An award-winning community information shop which has helped thousands of residents could close in a matter of weeks.   more...

Southend: Cabbies could face booze tests

Random drugs and alcohol testing could soon be introduced for Southend taxi drivers.  more...

Southend: Council makes £70m bid for housing repairs

Southend Council is to ask the Government for more than £70 million to improve its 7,000 council houses.   more...

Eastwood: Biker hurt in horror crash

A biker was today recovering from horrific injuries he suffered in a dramatic road smash which saw him end up inside the back of a van.  more...

Southend: Drunk falls into trench

A drunken man had to be rescued and taken to hospital after being found in a hole dug for roadworks.  more...

Southend,Echo,Essex Sport

Soccer: Mansfield 1-1 Southend United

SOUTHEND United winger Mark Gower reckoned Blues were pleased to have picked up a point at in-form Mansfield Town on Saturday.   more...

Soccer: Canvey Island 3-0 Stevenage Borough

CANVEY midfielder Ollie Berquez admitted his delight at getting another defence in a fine mess after continuing his rich vein of scoring form.  more...

Soccer: West Ham 1-2 Derby County

WEST Ham boss Alan Pardew admitted he was feeling the pressure after his side slipped to a third successive league defeat.  more...

Athletics: Hickey in seventh heaven

Southend athlete Adam Hickey finished seventh for the Norwich Union Great Britain team in yesterday's cross-country junior international in Portugal.  more...

Soccer: Braintree 5-0 Billericay Town

BILLERICAY Town's FA Trophy exploits seem to be badly affecting their bid for Ryman Premier promotion.  more...

  
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