Stories for 31 January 2005

Basildon,Echo,Essex News

Vange: Paedophile faces prison

A 31-YEAR-old paedophile could face jail after being convicted of making indecent images of children.  more...

Basildon: Pensioners battle for more buses

Pensioners who feel isolated since the number of buses in their road was halved have launched a campaign to have the service restored.  more...

Basildon: Councillor fears 1,500 homes are "imminent"

Controversial plans to build 1,500 homes behind Basildon Hospital are "imminent", according to a councillor.  more...

Basildon: Councillor fea

Controversial plans to build 1,500 homes behind Basildon Hospital are "imminent", according to a local councillor.  more...

Basildon: Police fear for three missing boys

Police were today scouring the countryside as fears rose for the safety of a missing nine-year-old boy who may have been trying to find his mum's Basildon home.  more...

Basildon,Essex,Thurrock News

Basildon, Thurrock: Chance to govern

If you want to have a real say about how hospital health care is delivered in Thurrock then you may get the chance soon.   more...

Chelmsford News

Essex: Culture officer to promote Essex pearls

A culture director is being appointed in Essex to put forward positive images of the county.  more...

Echo,Essex News

Leigh: Bookmaker robbed at gunpoint

Detectives are hunting two robbers who held up a bookmakers at gunpoint before fleeing with cash.   more...

Southend: Hotel boss's classic car destroyed

Police are investigating an arson attack which gutted a classic MGB sport car owned by a Southend hotel owner.   more...

Canvey: Two "super" clinics to be backed by council

Plans to transform healthcare facilities on Canvey with two new super-clinics are set to be backed by Castle Point Council next week.   more...

Essex: council announcing lowest ever tax rise

Essex County Council has announced its lowest council tax rise ever, 2.9 per cent.   more...

Southend: 18-year-old partygoer plunges to death from balcony

Residents watched in horror as paramedics desperately fought to save an 18-year-old who plunged to his death from a block of flats.   more...

Southend: Murdered Sally's mum demands answers

The grieving mother of murdered student Sally Geeson is pushing for an inquiry into why her daughter's killer was allowed back into the Army after abducting another woman.   more...

Canvey: Two driver's "lucky" to escape serious injury

Two drivers escaped serious injury when a truck carrying bricks overturned on one of the busiest roads onto Canvey.   more...

Southend: Traders want "ten-point" future regeneration plan

Traders in Southend's York Road market are calling on the council to guarantee their future by implementing a ten-point plan for its future regeneration.   more...

Southend: Trade unions and residents lead mass protest against proposed council cuts

Trade unions and concerned members of the community sent a strong message to Southend Council as they took part in a mass demonstration in protest against plans to slash to services.   more...

Southend: Would-be MP backs free runners

A would-be MP has come out in support of controversial free runners practising their sport at Pier Hill.   more...

Echo,Essex Sport

Football: Southend United 2-0 Darlingon

Southend United got their promotion campaign back on track with a vital win over fellow high flyers Darlington.   more...

Rugby: Southend aim to bounce back

Southend's director of rugby Kevin Harman is hoping to see a big improvement from his side as they host Old Patesians at Warner's Bridge tomorrow.   more...

Angling: halibut surprise for Thames angler

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

Football: Dudfield wants Darlo goals

Southend United striker Lawrie Dudfield is determined to fire the Shrimpers to victory over Darlington at Roots Hall tomorrow.   more...

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...

Essex Business

North Essex: Keeping an eye on our mail delivery

North Essex Chamber of Commerce has met with Postwatch representatives to enable members to air concerns over delivery of their mail.   more...

Essex: County lunch provides food for thought

More than 100 Chamber members and their guests attended the recent prestigious Chamber Annual County Luncheon at the Waterfront Restaurant in Chelmsford.   more...

Essex: Network events

The Chamber is urging business people to attend the many networking events planned for this year.   more...

Essex News

Southend: Job cut fears spark protest

A march and rally is to be held in protest at drastic budget cuts at Southend Council which could lead to more than 40 jobs being axed.   more...

Essex Sport

Football: Responsibility sits with Hammers players

West Ham midfielder Carl Fletcher is calling on his team-mates to take responsibility for easing the pressure on manager Alan Pardew.   more...

Football: Don't write off Gulls yet

Canvey soccer boss Jeff King looks set to be in the rare position of naming virtually an unchanged squad for tomorrow's Nationwide Conference visit to Crawley Town.   more...

Essex,Eveninggazette Colchester United

Soccer: Blackburn Rovers 3-0 Colchester United (FA Cup fourth round)

Colchester United's FA Cup campaign came to a sad and disappointing end at Blackburn Rovers.   more...

Essex,Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Blackburn Rovers 3-0 Colchester United (FA Cup fourth round)

Colchester United's FA Cup campaign came to a sad and disappointing end at Blackburn Rovers.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Home joy for six

Six young men from Thurrock have achieved their dream of building their own homes thanks to an innovative scheme.   more...

Essex,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Grays roll on

Grays' march to the Conference South title rolled on at Sutton United on Saturday with an emphatic 6-0 win.   more...

Soccer: Fear for Martyn

Thurrock may be without one of their most versatile players for the next few weeks.   more...

Eveninggazette Colchester United

Soccer: "Not the real U's"

Phil Parkinson was disappointed that Colchester United did not show the Blackburn Rovers fans what they could do.   more...

Soccer: First class fans

Blackburn may have won on the pitch, but Colchester United's fans were truly Premiership class.   more...

Soccer: Davison rues bobble

Aidan Davison has said he will be buying the Blackburn Rovers groundsman a roller for the pitch at Ewood Park.   more...

Soccer: Danns down about display

Neil Danns was disappointed with his return to Blackburn Rovers.   more...

Eveninggazette News

Witham: Sighting of three boys

Three missing Witham schoolboys were today seen in Colchester, police have confirmed.   more...

Colchester: Thieves steal dead daughter's tributes

A devastated mum is heartbroken after thieves stole a tender tribute from her daughter's grave.   more...

Essex: Link theory to raids

Police in Essex and Suffolk are investigating to see if several armed raids in both counties could be linked.   more...

Earls Colne: De-lighted Brandon

Fundraisers in Earls Colne have collected more than £500 for charity by lighting up their home.   more...

Colchester: Doctor didn't spot asthma says mum

A mother today blasted a doctor for failing to diagnose her baby's life-threatening symptoms.   more...

Colchester: Heart attack victim

A pensioner found dead after a fire at his home died of a heart attack, a post-mortem examination has revealed.   more...

Maldon: Car park fees may increase

Jobs could be cut and parking fees put up - so Maldon District Council can keep its council tax low.   more...

Witham, Colchester: Missing boys found safe

The three missing Witham schoolboys have been found safe and well, police have just confirmed.   more...

Rayne: Keeping fit is no obstacle for pupils

Children were running about and jumping over obstacles as they learned how much fun it is to be fit at Rayne Primary School.   more...

Essex: Trouble ahead for bouncers?

A paperwork pile-up has put door staff on a collision course with police, publicans have warned.   more...

Colchester: Celebrate the Chinese way

Chinese cookery classes, a traditional lion dance and a guide to using chopsticks will all be on offer at a new year celebration.   more...

Witham, Colchester: Missing boys found safe

The three missing Witham schoolboys have been found safe and well, police have confirmed.   more...

Colchester: Woman dies in crash

A woman from Colchester has died in a crash in Suffolk.   more...

Point Clear: Holiday bar can keep running

Two bars on a village holiday park can carry on staging music and dancing - despite a complaint over the way they operate.   more...

Braintree: Six weeks of sewer works

Works will take place for six weeks to install a new sewer in Braintree.   more...

Witham, Colchester: Missing boys found safe

The three missing Witham schoolboys have been found safe and well, police have just confirmed.   more...

Harwich: Town councillor defects to Labour party

A town councillor has defected to another political party.   more...

Colchester: Candles started blaze

Unattended candles started a blaze at a Colchester home.   more...

Clacton: Raiders lock up worker

Hooded robbers locked a woman assistant in a storeroom as they carried out a raid on her shop.   more...

Colchester: Information plea on 30-year-old murder

Fresh information about the murder of a Colchester woman 30 years ago has prompted police to issue a new appeal.   more...

Colchester: Did you see cyclist outside school?

Police want to track down a man who sparked concerns when he was seen hanging around a Colchester school.   more...

Witham: Three boys go missing

The families of three young boys missing for two days today appealed for them to come home.   more...

Tendring: Beach hut owners slam new rent rise

Think again! That's the message from angry beach hut owners across Tendring, who today vowed to join forces to fight moves to increase their ground rents by about 30 per cent.   more...

Braintree: Shakespeare experience

Young actors from a Braintree theatre group have been chosen to perform in a Shakespeare show.   more...

Dovercourt: Man knocked unconscious

A man was knocked unconscious and left with serious head injuries after he was attacked in Dovercourt High Street.   more...

Witham, Colchester: Missing boys found safe

The three missing Witham schoolboys have been found safe and well, police have just confirmed.   more...

Witham, Colchester: Sighting of three boys

Three missing Witham schoolboys were today seen in Colchester, police have confirmed.   more...

Holland-on-Sea: Youths sought

Police are appealing for witnesses after youths caused £1,500 of damage at a property in Holland-on-Sea.   more...

Colchester: Pizza driver hit in road rage attack

A pizza delivery driver was punched in the face in a road rage attack in Colchester.   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: "Not the real U's"

Phil Parkinson was disappointed that Colchester United did not show the Blackburn Rovers fans what they could do.   more...

Soccer: Harwich 3-4 Sudbury (Ridgeons League Premier Division)

Harwich and Parkeston fans' hearts can rest easy - their team will not be facing AFC Sudbury again this season.   more...

Soccer: Davison rues bobble

Aidan Davison has said he will be buying the Blackburn Rovers groundsman a roller for the pitch at Ewood Park.   more...

Sailing: Stodel off to stunning start

Hannah Stodel has begun the year with a victory.   more...

Soccer: First class fans

Blackburn may have won on the pitch, but Colchester United's fans were truly Premiership class.   more...

Soccer: Danns down about display

Neil Danns was disappointed with his return to Blackburn Rovers.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex News

Leigh: Woman to sue over kidney loss

A young woman who was forced to give up her studies due to illness, was today suing a hospital for the loss of her kidney.  more...

Rayleigh: Bungling riot police target wrong home

A woman today told of the terrifying moment riot police hunting an armed burglar burst into her home - to find they had the wrong address.  more...

Southend: Pensioner cheats death in crash landing

A pensioner cheated death after the plane he was flying crash-landed at Southend Airport.  more...

Southend: Teenager falls to death from balcony

Residents watched in horror as paramedics desperately fought to save an 18-year-old who plunged to his death from a block of flats.  more...

Leigh: Gunmen hunted after robbery at bookmakers

Detectives were today hunting two robbers who held up a bookmakers at gunpoint before fleeing with cash.  more...

Southend,Echo,Essex Sport

Football: Billericay Town 2-0 Eastleigh

BILLERICAY leapfrogged their Hampshire visitors and Leyton to move into third spot in the Ryman Premier promotion race with this win.  more...

Football: Maldon Town 3-1 Gt Wakering Rovers

WAKERING will be glad to see the back of Essex rivals Maldon.  more...

Speedway: Swist completes Hammers’ 2005 line up

ARENA-Essex speedway have completed their line-up for the 2005 Elite League season with the signing of Piotr Swist.   more...

Football: West Ham 1-1 Sheffield United

ALAN Pardew watched his West Ham side end their losing run with a hard-fought draw against Sheffield United and called on the fans to play a part over the rest of the season.  more...

Football: Crawley Town 2-1 Canvey Island

DESPITE a continuation of his side's poor Conference away run following Satur-day's 2-1 defeat at fellow newcomers Crawley, Canvey soccer boss Jeff King insisted his players would go into tonight's derby at Dagenham in good heart.  more...

Football: Subsidised travel for Blues' trip to Swansea

SOUTHEND United are subsiding coach travel for Blues' visit to Swansea City this Friday and the club's co-owner Ron Martin is hoping as many fans as possible will make the trip.  more...

Football: Sub shock for goal ace Eastwood

SOUTHEND United substitute Freddy Eastwood inspired the Shrimpers to a 2-0 victory over Darlington at Roots Hall on Saturday - and then expressed his shock at being left on the bench.  more...

  
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