Stories for 9 December 2005

Echo,Basildon News

Basildon: Repairs and revamp shut pool for month

A SWIMMING pool will remain closed for at least a month while up to £70,000 of repairs and improvements are carried out.  more...

Pitsea: We're top class

HARD work, dedication and teamwork have all been vital ingredients in a Pitsea primary school acknowledged as one of the best schools in England, said its headteacher.  more...

Pitsea: 8,000 homes powered by Pitsea tip

A £7MILLION project to provide electricity to 8,000 homes using landfill gas will finally be unveiled today after years of delays.  more...

Pitsea: Crackers? This is real fun

YOUNGSTERS served up a festive feast for more than 100 pensioners at the Chalvedon School.  more...

Billericay: Hand-made gifts and Santa train

SHOPPERS hoping to pick up handmade stocking-fillers and festive gifts can head to Barleylands Craft Village tomorrow.  more...

Echo,Basildon,Thurrock News

Corringham: Turn-on lights up children's faces

THOUSANDS turned out for the switch-on of Corringham's festive lights.  more...

Echo,Southend News

Shoebury: Our food's as healthy as pies

A NEW cafe is helping people in Shoebury to make healthier food choices.  more...

Benfleet: Students' fundraising week

Seevic College students will strut their stuff next week in an effort to raise money for charity.  more...

Shoebury: Widow wins payout over soccer death

THE widow of a man who died of a heart attack while playing football has been awarded hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation from Southend Hospital.  more...

Westcliff: Fundraiser night to help little Ellie May

A SPECIAL evening will be held at the Cliffs Pavilion to raise money for a little girl who lost her arms and legs to illness.  more...

Southend: Festive slant to market

TOMORROW'S Farmers' Market in Southend will take on a traditional festive flavour with Christmas specialities such as goose, puddings, mulled wine and mince pies to whet the appetite.  more...

Eveninggazette News

Clacton: Now, that's a generous boss

Merry Christmas!   more...

North Essex: Stop needless deaths

A staggering 25 per cent of road deaths in north Essex are drink-related.   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Ultimate test for Parkinson

Colchester United are ready for the final part of their "ultimate test", according to manager Phil Parkinson.   more...

Snooker: Carter ready for a scrap

Ali Carter is full of confidence. The Tiptree snooker star made it through to the third round of the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.   more...

Thurrock Sport

Millers at home

Aveley will be looking to continue their improved form under caretaker manager Keith Day when they entertain Barton rovers at Mill Field.   more...