Stories for 9 March 2005

Basildon,Echo,Essex News

Pitsea: Sex predator behind bars

A sex predator who posed as a taxi driver to assault vulnerable women in his car was today behind bars.  more...

Basildon: Fears over wildlife habitat

Wildlife habitats and protected trees are feared to have been damaged by landscaping on a controversial site.  more...

Basildon,Echo,Essex Sport

Angling: John piles on Park pounds

Fish hungry angler John Musson finished nearly 20lbs clear of the field at the Gloucester Park Open, weighing in a tremendous 64lb 2oz haul as he breezed to victory.  more...

Football: Freddy having dream season

Star striker Freddy Eastwood admitted he was enjoying a dream debut season with Southend United after helping the Shrimpers advance past the Pirates at Roots Hall last night.  more...

Football: Islanders sunk in spot-kick drama

Canvey Island still can't get the better of fellow Nationwide Conference newcomers Crawley Town.  more...

Football: Saints march past young Hammers

West Ham's youngsters bowed out of the FA Youth Cup 4-1 after succumbing to a powerful display from Southampton.  more...

Football: Blue kit's in the bag

Southend United co-owner Ron Martin was relieved that Blues reached the LDV Vans Trophy final last night - as he revealed he had already ordered the kit for the big day!  more...

Chelmsford News

Essex: Police in fake cash warning

Police have warned Dunmow traders to keep their eyes peeled for counterfeit money following a spate of forged notes being circulated in the town.  more...

Essex Business

Essex: Being family friendly 'is right'

Government plans to increase paid maternity leave had a mixed response from Essex employers.   more...

Colchester: Golden birthday gift for town firm

A Colchester software supplier has marked its 25th anniversary by winning a gold award for high quality standards.   more...

Eveninggazette Colchester United

Soccer: Port Vale 0-0 Colchester United (Coca Cola League One)

What a complete and utter farce. Last night over 3,000 people opted to get their football fix at Vale Park but this was spoilt by the actions of referee Paul Robinson.   more...

Eveninggazette News

Dovercourt: Firefighter takes on leading role with lobby group

A firefighter has taken on a leading role in a national anti-hunting lobby group.   more...

Braintree, Stansted: Mother and son hurt

A mother and her son suffered minor injuries in a crash on the A120.   more...

Maldon: Boy racers crackdown

Boy racers are being hit with a new weapon in Maldon police's armoury which could put the brakes on their motoring mischief.   more...

Great Clacton: Mower theft

Police have appealed for witnesses after a council mower was stolen from a cemetery.   more...

Little Oakley: Firm says 'use the pub or it will go'

A pub firm has said it could turn a local into a "halfway house" if villagers do not use it when it re-opens.   more...

Clacton: Baby! Look at us in our new home

Staff and children at a nursery are celebrating the successful launch of their new home which has doubled the number of places at the site.   more...

Clacton: Police hunt attack man

Police today appealed for help in finding a man who attacked a motorist leaving him with facial injuries.   more...

Witham: Marathon mum's buggy run

A toddler is going the extra mile - or 26 - to help her mum train for the London Marathon.   more...

Clacton: Raid bid ends in chase

Three would-be raiders were chased off after being seen breaking into a car at dawn.   more...

Braintree: Boozers beware as ban agreed

Boozy louts face a crackdown after Braintree's first public drinking ban was approved by councillors.   more...

Marks Tey: Man dies after he is struck by train

A man died after he was struck by an express train at Marks Tey station.   more...

Colchester: Burglars branded lowest of the low

Heartless burglars who broke into a charity shop and stole its donation box have been branded the lowest of the low.   more...

Colchester: Army Land Rover driver caused crash

A soldier lost control of his Army vehicle and caused a crash, a court heard.   more...

Colchester: 'More taxis could spark trade loss'

The number of hackney carriage taxis in Colchester is to be increased by a further 18 - despite drivers claiming they will lose trade.   more...

Braintree: Mother grew drugs in shed

A mother grew cannabis to cut the cost of buying the drug from a dealer.   more...

North Essex: Support ahead for victims of A120

A group could be set up to support anyone affected by a serious road accident.   more...

Chelmsford: Oasis to play at V Festival

After weeks of speculation the organisers of this year's V Festival have finally announced Oasis will be appearing.   more...

Colchester: Helicopter used in search

An Essex Police helicopter was used in a chase to catch a pair of would-be burglars in Colchester.   more...

Colchester: Troops to be sent to Kosovo

Soldiers based in Colchester are to be sent to Kosovo in response to an increased security threat, it has been revealed.   more...

Colchester: Right of way to reopen 'soon'

The end could be in sight for residents forced to take a longer route to get to Colchester town centre after a right of way was closed.   more...

Marks Tey: On show just for the halibut!

If this fish was caught, the mind boggles at the size of the one that got away.   more...

Hatfield Peverel: Lorry driver in lucky escape

A lorry driver had a lucky escape when his vehicle crashed off the road.   more...

Clacton: Claps and cheers as homes refused

An angry developer today vowed to continue his battle to build new homes on part of a school site.   more...

Colchester: Alarm saves home

A woman went out and left her saucepan on a lighted cooker.   more...

Colchester: Men raped us in hotel, jury told

A woman wept as she told a court two Kurdish asylum seekers raped her in their Colchester hostel.   more...

Colchester: Playing with fire

Police have declared war on illegal car flamethrower kits - after an Essex driver became the first in the country to be prosecuted for fitting one.   more...

Frinton: Sickness bug takes toll on elderly home

Residents at a home for the elderly are recovering after being struck by a winter vomiting virus.   more...

Clacton: 'Shows must go on' at troubled theatre

A bid has been launched to save a theatre which is under threat.   more...

Witham: Boss forced to open safe

A robber threatened the manager of a Witham shop into handing over thousands of pounds.   more...

Braintree: Peggy enters again

A veteran dog breeder who has entered animals into the Crufts dog show every year since 1952 is to do so again this year.   more...

Chelmsford: Man, 86, dies in crash

An 86-year-old man has died after a crash two miles south of Chelmsford.   more...

Chelmsford: Bomb threat man is jailed for three months

A man has been jailed for making a bomb threat at a Chelmsford travel agency.   more...

Colchester: Boss wants boost for workers' pay

Colchester deserves a pay rise, according to the town's business chief.   more...

Colchester: Biker injured by hit-and-run driver

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with back injuries after a hit-and-run incident.   more...

Maldon: Rangers are told 'don't abuse power'

Park rangers are one step closer to being given special new powers - but have been warned not to get "too big for their boots".   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Maldon squeeze through to last eight...

Maldon Town set up a Southern League Cup quarter-final against Histon with an amazing victory against East Thurrock United.   more...

Soccer: Port Vale 0-0 Colchester United (Coca Cola League One)

What a complete and utter farce. Last night over 3,000 people opted to get their football fix at Vale Park but this was spoilt by the actions of referee Paul Robinson.   more...

Soccer: £310 paid for the U's finest hour

Colchester United's FA Cup giant-killing win over Leeds in 1971 has spurred a new record signing for the club.   more...

Soccer: Weather hits Border and Clacton Sunday League fixtures

The weather hit the Border League fixture list particularly hard with only three games taking place across the entire programme.   more...

Soccer: Parky feels for fans

Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson was glad to get a point from their Coca-Cola League One clash at Port Vale.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex News

Southend: University eyes Palace Theatre for takeover

ESSEX University may launch a rescue bid to save the Palace Theatre, Westcliff, from closure.  more...

Eastwood: Parents protest over new school uniform

The feathers were flying today over "tasteless" plans by a school to make its uniform canary yellow.  more...

Rochford: Popular pre-school to close

A popular pre-school is to close because a Christian supervisor cannot be found to run it.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex Sport

Southend Utd 2-2 Bristol Rovers (Southend won 4-3 on aggregate)

Southend United booked their second consecutive LFV Vans Trophy final with a 4-3 aggregate win over Bristol Rovers.  more...

  
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