Stories for 1 November 2005

Echo,Basildon News

Billericay: Victims remembered

THE family of Carrie Taylor, who lost her life in the 7/7 London terrorist attacks, were due to attend a special memorial service in London today.  more...

Thurrock: Lorry smash blocks M25

A LORRY driver was lucky to escape with his life after a motorway smash.  more...

Echo,Basildon,Southend,Thurrock News

South Essex: Magazine award's real tonic for nurses

MENTAL health nurses in south Essex are working for the country's top employer, a leading nursing magazine said.  more...

Echo,Basildon,Thurrock News

Chadwell St Mary: Rubber storage blaze sparks warnings fire

FIFTY firefighters spent more than two hours fighting a huge blaze at a rubber warehouse.  more...

Echo,Southend News

Southend: Asbo mum's noise trial

A MOTHER-of-two drove a neighbour out of her home by repeatedly blasting loud music from her flat, a court was told.  more...

Rochford: Winter break for market

THE last farmers' market of the year in Rochford is being staged at the WI Hall in the Square on Saturday.  more...

Southend: Treatment centre is still in the pipeline

SOUTHEND Hospital has vowed to press ahead with a multi-million pound treatment centre despite the collapse of a deal with a private sector provider.  more...

Leigh: Yobs force council to demolish shelter

THE last remaining shelter in Leigh's idyllic Library Gardens is to be torn down because of constant vandalism and antisocial behaviour by yobs.  more...

Southend: Demolition for Rossi factory?

THE famous Rossi ice cream factory could be demolished in the proposed revitalisation of Southend seafront.  more...

Southend: PC behind bars for charity

A POLICE officer will find herself on the wrong side of the prison bars next month to raise funds for a cancer charity.  more...

Rochford: Norah's murder solved by DNA

A DNA breakthrough revealed the killer of a 63-year-old divorcee more then a quarter of a century after she was raped and murdered, a court was told.  more...

Westcliff: No decision yet on Palace future

THE future of Westcliff's troubled Palace Theatre is likely to remain in doubt until well into the New Year, it has been revealed.  more...

Eveninggazette News

Colchester: Children party to 1am

Children as young as 12 have been seen out partying at 1am in Colchester town centre.   more...

Mid-Essex: Victoria meets wise guy

Things got a little spooky as things went bump in the night at Cressing Temple Barns.   more...

Tendring: Police purge works a treat

A police operation to stop Halloween pranksters from causing trouble in Tendring has been hailed a success.   more...

Braintree: Uncertain future for 32 workers

Workers at a bus doors manufacturer in Braintree are facing an uncertain future after administrators were appointed to the company.   more...

Frinton: Woman nearly rescued by air crew after fall

A woman out walking her dog went to hospital after falling over on the sea wall.   more...

Colchester: Jailed firearms expert to appeal

An ex-policeman jailed after threatening his wife with a loaded air pistol when he found out she was having an affair is to launch an Appeal Court bid for freedom.   more...

Colchester: Miracle escape as rain takes toll on roads

A driver had an amazing escape after his car hit a road sign and overturned in heavy rain.   more...

Essex: Scared public swamp police

Halloween high jinks hit Essex with a 20 per cent rise in 999 calls.   more...

Clacton: So good after Mexico

A couple told today how their dream Mexican holiday turned into a hurricane horror from hell.   more...

Witham: BBC show stars retired magician

A retired magician will conjure up some magic moments in a television show.   more...

Clacton: Man collapses in custody

A suspected drink-driver was rushed to hospital after collapsing in police custody.   more...

Clacton: Let there be festive lights

Clacton's first-ever Christmas lights switching-on ceremony was a sparkling success.   more...

Halstead: Arson suspected as man rescued

Firefighters battled their way through flames and smoke to rescue a man trapped in his flat after a suspected arson attack.   more...

North Essex: Load saves lorry driver in collision

A north Essex lorry driver came within inches of death after a crash on the M25.   more...

Braintree: Call this care?

An investigation has been launched after claims that a pensioner was told to go to the toilet in her bed because carers were no longer able to lift her.   more...

Maldon: Half-term yobs run amok

Young yobs have run riot in the Maldon district during the half-term holiday, leaving their victims hundreds of pounds out of pocket, police said today.   more...

Peldon: Rescuers cut woman free from wreckage

A woman had to be cut free from her car after a crash today.   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Jamie wants to net more

Jamie Cureton is revelling in life at Layer Road.   more...

Boxing: Brave Jeff gives his all in loss

Jeff Temperley produced a tremendously brave performance against Dominic Negus, but it still wasn't enough to land him the vacant Independent Boxing Association heavyweight title.   more...

Athletics: Sublime Sarah in emphatic victory

Colchester and Tendring Athletic Club claimed a worthy second-place overall as just six points separated the top three teams in the latest round of the 53-12 Cross Country League held at Constitution Hill on the outskirts of Hadleigh.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex Sport

Ward achieves first ever goal

IT proved to be a real legendary day when Canvey defender Steve Ward celebrated the start of his testimonial year with a special Heroes v Legends match at Park Lane.  more...

Macey gets games call

INJURY plagued decathlete Dean Macey is determined to claim his first major crown after finally being confirmed in England's Commonwealth Games squad.   more...

Kev praises Southend for best start

DELIGHTED Kevin Harman described Southend's fantastic first half display at Cinderford as the best of his six year directorship.  more...

Pardew caution over Irons

WEST Ham boss Alan Pardew believes his team are entering the most vital phase of their season.  more...

Bart bids for run in the first team

SOUTHEND United's Bart Griemink is determined to become the club's number one choice keeper once again.   more...

Hudson gets his chance at last

SOUTHEND United will finally see striker Kirk Hudson in action tonight when they take on Grays Athletic at Roots Hall in the third round of the Essex Senior Cup.   more...