Stories for 26 January 2005

Basildon,Echo,Essex News

Noak Bridge: Slimmers stoned by yobs

A group of slimmers were pelted with stones during their weekly meeting in Noak Bridge.   more...

Basildon: Powerful Auschwitz exhibition in Basildon church

A graphic exhibition depicting the horrors of the Nazis' Auschwitz prison camp will resurface in Basildon tomorrow, after more than 20 years,to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.  more...

Basildon: Taxpayers to help pay pension shortfall

Council taxpayers will have to help pay a £1million pounds a year towards the pensions of Basildon Council staff, it has been revealed.  more...

Chelmsford News

Essex: Phone mast victory

Residents in South Woodham have emerged victorious after an application for a phone mast by their houses was thrown out.  more...

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Essex Business

Essex: 'Close gender pay gap' says GMB

Campaigners for equal pay have stepped up calls for the gender wage gap to be closed after new figures show women workers now outnumber men in almost half the country.   more...

Colchester: Breakfast briefing for town traders

Tax is to form the focal point of the first Colchester Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Briefing.   more...

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Eveninggazette Colchester United

Soccer: Colchester United 5-0 Walsall (Coca Cola League Division One)

Blackburn Rovers, watch out - the Colchester United footballing machine is firing on all cylinders and is ready to come and roll you over.   more...

Eveninggazette News

Braintree, Chelmsford: My husband died from superbug

A widow who claims her husband died after contracting the MRSA superbug has complained about conditions at the hospital.   more...

Mistley: Lea's a little fighter

At six months old Lea Clark was sent home from hospital to die.   more...

Witham: Asian feast helps tsunami victims

An evening of Asian cuisine raised £1,500 for the tsunami appeal, thanks to Crofters wine bar and brasserie in Witham.   more...

Essex: Increase in policing costs

Essex residents could face an average rise of £5.85 a year on the policing portion of their council tax bill with higher rises to follow.   more...

Colchester: Traders hit out over £250m plan

Proposals for the £250m redevelopment of the St Botolph's quarter have been heralded as creating a Covent Garden for Colchester by a leading council officer.   more...

Harwich: Volunteer bureau moves to better premises

A volunteer centre has toasted its new base with a launch party.   more...

Mersea: Stranded seal is rescued

A seal pup has been given refuge at a sea-life centre, after worried wildlife workers found it stranded without its mum.   more...

Maldon: We'll keep the Green Flag flying high

Hard work and a strong partnership mean Maldon's Promenade Park deserves to fly the coveted Green Flag for the fourth year running.   more...

Chelmsford: University bids to change name

Anglia Polytechnic University is applying to change its name.   more...

Chelmsford: Burglar leapt from window

An 83-year-old woman forced a burglar to leap from a first-floor window after confronting him in her home.   more...

Colchester: Tricksters target pensioners' cash

Tricksters conned a pair of elderly pensioners out of more than £1,600.   more...

Clacton: Vision for Royal revealed

Multi-million pound plans have been unveiled to demolish part of Clacton's Royal Hotel and redevelop the seafront site.   more...

Mid-Essex: Hope for owner of missing bird of prey

Several possible sightings have been made of a bird of prey missing since last February.   more...

Clacton: Resort's hospital appeal is backed

Calls for Clacton to get a new hospital are gaining support.   more...

Colchester: Fire deaths spark new safety action

Firefighters shocked at Colchester's second fire death this year are stepping up fire safety efforts.   more...

Stansted: Machete man put under supervision

A man found with a machete near Stansted Airport was suffering from mental problems at the time, a court has heard.   more...

Weeley: Beast of Essex - new sighting

The beast of Essex has been spotted for a third time, hunting in the fields around Weeley.   more...

Boreham, Little Waltham: Woman dies in crash

A young woman has died following a head-on crash in mid Essex.   more...

Essex: £37,000-a-year to rid county of white stiletto image

Essex wants to shed its 'white stiletto' image and promote itself as an 'significant cultural destination'.   more...

Colchester: Changes on cards for street parking

Sweeping changes could be made to the provision of on-street parking places in Colchester to cope with the "excessive demand".   more...

Colchester: 'Superclub' to go on old Odeon site

Colchester's newest night venue could be open in time for Christmas.   more...

North Essex: Traffic chaos on A12

A Renault Clio car lost its va-va-voom after taking on the might of the RAF - and losing.   more...

Harwich: Frying pans at the ready

Frying pans at the ready - Harwich is preparing for its annual pancake race.   more...

Colchester, Coggeshall: Special status joy for schools

Two schools were celebrating winning specialist status today.   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Colchester United 5-0 Walsall (Coca Cola League Division One)

Blackburn Rovers, watch out - the Colchester United footballing machine is firing on all cylinders and is ready to come and roll you over.   more...

Soccer: Juan's debut ends in defeat

Jimmy Juan made his first appearance in an Ipswich Town shirt as the reserves suffered defeat at Coventry City.   more...

Soccer: Colchester United 5-0 Walsall (Coca Cola League Division One)

Blackburn Rovers, watch out - the Colchester United footballing machine is firing on all cylinders and is ready to come and roll you over.   more...

Soccer: Merson wrestles with conscience

Paul Merson was today considering his future following his side's 5-0 drubbing by Colchester United.   more...

Soccer: Parky's delight at five-goal salvo

Blackburn Rovers have plenty to think about now, according to Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex News

Benfleet: Police promise street patrols will continue

Fears that there will be no police officers patrolling Benfleet have been allayed.  more...

Leigh: Sentencing of illegal drug-pushing herbalist delayed again

A judge has blasted the long delay in dealing with a herbalist who illegally sold drugs to hopeful slimmers.  more...

Southend: Arsonists to blame for Burger King fire?

Fire chiefs were today investigating a suspicious blaze at the Burger King restaurant in Southend last night.  more...

Southend: "No extra time for seafront pub" say police and residents.

Police and residents have objected to an application by a seafront pub to extend its opening hours.  more...

Benfleet/Hullbridge: Family's "wrong drugs" anguish

An inquiry was today under way into claims that a man's death was hastened after he was prescribed the wrong medication.  more...

Southend,Echo,Essex Sport

Bowls: Talented cadets bowl over county

THE cream of young talent from across the county converged on Westcliff's Essex County indoor bowling club for a special under-18 youth development scheme.  more...

Soccer: Southend Utd 2-0 Swindon Town

SOUTHEND United winger Nicky Nicolau is determined to get Blues back to the Millennium Stadium after inspiring Steve Tilson's side to an unexpected 2-0 triumph over Swindon Town last night.  more...

Angling: halibut surprise for Thames angler

MOST fishermen are renowned for bending the truth and telling whopping fibs about their catches.   more...

Soccer: Exeter City 2-0 Billericay Town

BILLERICAY Town boss Justin Edinburgh was "so proud of my players and our fans" after his side's FA Trophy run came to an end in the West Country last night.  more...

Speedway: Arena close to completing team

ARENA Essex promoter Ronnie Russell is closing on the rider that will complete his 2005 team as they prepare for their second season of Elite League racing.   more...

  
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