Stories for 23 December 2005

Eveninggazette News

Colchester, Chelmsford: Tributes paid to young mum, 30

Moving tributes were today paid to an inspirational mother and wife who died days before Christmas.   more...

Harwich: Bungling thieves sentenced

Bungling thieves who tried to steal Range Rover cars worth £27,000 from Harwich International Port have been jailed.   more...

Colchester, Brightlingsea: Our miracle!

A mum is about to enjoy the best yuletide ever - with the miracle baby she feared would never see his first Christmas.   more...

Heybridge: Family are left homeless by fire

A family of four have been left homeless for Christmas after fire ripped through their home.   more...

Colchester: I might not drive again, says drink motorist

A driver who was more than twice the drink-drive limit when his car ploughed into a garage told a court he did not know if he wanted to drive again.   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Glad tidings

It doesn't get any better than this, according to festive Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson.   more...

Soccer: Owen's hoping for a happy new year

After spells of elation and then disappointment, Owen Garvan is ready to let the good times roll again in 2006.   more...

Soccer: Duo back at Town

Ipswich Town duo Kevin Horlock and Dean McDonald are back in contention for the Blues' Boxing Day showdown against Crystal Palace.   more...

Darts: Heartache for defeated Jaws

World number one Colin Lloyd has been reflecting on his bitter pre-Christmas blow after being knocked out of the first round of the 2006 Ladbrokes.com PDC World Championship by qualifier Gary Welding.   more...

Soccer: Aussie Rich hunts or first-team role

Richard Garcia has more than one reason why he wants to catch Colchester United manager Phil Parkinson's eye.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex News

Southend: Pensioner wins £50,000 bingo prize

A south Essex pensioner has won herself and her family a great present just days before Christmas.   more...

Southend: Thugs attack man in town centre

A man dressed as Santa Claus was among a gang of thugs who kicked a man unconscious in Southend town centre.   more...

Canvey: Gang of yobs tear down Christmas decorations

An elderly couple have been left traumatised and upset after a gang of yobs tore down their Christmas decorations.   more...

Southend: Indian restaurant to open for Christmas dinner

It has often been said that chicken tikka masala is fast becoming the official national dish of Great Britain.   more...

Southend: Puppy lost in Brighton takes lorry drive to Southend

A family had a joyful Christmas reunion with their beloved puppy after he went missing near their home in Brighton - and ended up in Southend.   more...

Pitsea: Fears over air quality

Residents have raised fears for their health after revelations they live just metres from an area believed to be breaching safe levels of air quality.   more...