Stories for 16 December 2005

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Protest over Jerry Springer show

More than 50 Christians voiced their anger at Southend Council over its decision to allow Jerry Springer the Opera to go on stage at the Cliffs Pavilion.   more...

Eveninggazette News

Essex: Rapist teacher was on risk list

A teacher jailed for a string of sexual offences involving young girls had already been put on a danger list by Essex County Council when he worked in the county as a teacher in the late-1990s.   more...

Clacton: Man's £3,000 burglary haul

A teenage burglar has appeared in court after stealing £3,000 worth of goods.   more...

Halstead: £50,000 of goods stolen from flat

Burglars broke into a flat above High Street Barber Shop, Halstead, clearing out about £50,000 worth of goods from the flat and shop, including a safe and hairdressing equipment.   more...

Clacton: Don't do it!

A teenager who ploughed her car through the lounge of a house today urged others not to drink and drive.   more...

Harwich: Walker beaten by gang

An appeal for witnesses has been made after a walker was assaulted by a gang of youths.   more...

Wivenhoe: Open verdict on collision death

A Croatian woman who lay in the road and was then involved in a collision with a car died as a result of multiple injuries.   more...

Maldon: Residents shut off rat run

Protesters today caused rush-hour chaos in Maldon in their bid to have the entrance to a dangerous rat-run closed.   more...

Maldon: More roadworks misery for shops

More roadworks misery is set to hit Maldon High Street - with the busiest part of town closed off to traffic for eight weeks.   more...

Jaywick: Washed-up seal hopes

A rescue mission may have saved the life of a young seal pup found stranded.   more...

West Bergholt: Holly's Christmas ruined by burglars

Despicable burglars ruined a little girl's Christmas by unwrapping presents she put under the tree for her parents.   more...

Clacton: 'Just leave us alone!'

A group of disabled adults have made a desperate plea to vandals: please leave us alone.   more...

Tiptree: Teen's curfew lifted

A judge has lifted a teenager's curfew so he can enjoy himself over the Christmas period.   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Danny's hungry for more

Lovely jubbly! That's what Ipswich Town's very own Peckham hero Danny Haynes must have thought after his goalscoring heroics in last week's 2-2 draw against Queens Park Rangers.   more...

Soccer: Magilton predicts an exciting future

Jim Magilton believes an exciting new legacy is being created at Ipswich Town.   more...

Soccer: Special goal for Aidan

Aidan Davison has one more ambition before he hangs up his football boots for the last time.   more...

Soccer: Wilson has worked wonders

Danny Wilson has worked wonders since taking over the helm at Milton Keynes Dons 12 months ago.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex News

Southend: Councillors back campaign to keep Essex Police

SOUTHEND Council has backed the Echo's campaign to keep Essex Police as it is.   more...

Southend: Hospital tackles cleanliness issues

SOUTHEND Hospital has moved swiftly to address cleanliness problems identified following a snap inspection by the Healthcare Commission.   more...

Thundersley: Bid to change public perception of hospices

A Thundersley children's hospice is backing a national campaign to change how the public sees them.   more...

Basildon: Lotto boost for project helping families of drug addicts

Nearly £150,000 of lotto cash has been granted to build a support centre for the families of drug addicts in Basildon.   more...

Southend: Protest over Jerry Springer show

More than 50 Christians voiced their anger at Southend Council over its decision to allow Jerry Springer the Opera to go on stage at the Cliffs Pavilion.   more...

South Essex: Body found near railway line

Rush-hour services to and from Southend Victoria were delayed after a young man's body was found near a railway station on the line.   more...

Pitsea: Diana award for cancer sufferer who sat exams in hospital

A teenager who endured chemotherapy while sitting his GCSEs in hospital has been presented with a Princess Diana Memorial Award.   more...

Southend: Roads cash to be slashed by six per cent

Government cash to tackle Southend's transport crisis is to be slashed by five per cent over the next six years.  more...

Southend: Go-ahead for Marine Plaza

Southend Council has agreed in principle to a landmark seafront redevelopment of the former Dizzyland amusement park and surrounding site.   more...

Thurrock News

Students' States aim

FOUR of William Edwards School's top pupils are hoping to be mixing it in the cut-throat world of International politics next year -- but they need the public's help to do it.  more...

Big plans for old Ford site

PLANS to convert South Ockendon's disused Ford factory into a mixed residential and commercial site are well underway.  more...

Lakeside store battle

FURNITURE giant Ikea faces stiff competition from another Scandinavian superstore, which is to open in Thurrock's Lakeside Retail Park next year.  more...

Thurrock Sport

Millers' long journey

AVELEY will be hoping to continue their recent good form with a very long trip up to Rothwell Town on Saturday in the Southern league Division One East.  more...

Tilbury at Basildon

TILBURy, after losing at home to Romford on Tuesday, will be looking to get their Essex Senior League campaign back on track with a short trip to Basildon on Saturday.  more...

Tough ties for trio in Trophy

THE borough's top three sides will put their league campaigns to one side on Saturday and turn their attentions to FA Trophy glory.  more...