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Essex | Archive | 2006 | March

Stories for 14 March 2006

Echo,Basildon News

Dead van man named

A MAN found dead in Wickford by a dog walker has been identified. more...

Flats to replace troubled tower blocks?

THIS is the first picture of how a rebuilt Royal Court estate could look if tenants back the proposals. more...

Shop girls' long walk for needy children

Women put their best feet forward to raise money for needy schoolchildren in the Third World. more...

Patel family gets royal bank's prize

A FAMILY-RUN company has won a coveted award by royal bankers Coutts for its exceptional commitment to its workforce and the community. more...

Have a holiday in sunny Basildon

BASILDON could be a tourist hotspot...if only its attractions were marketed. more...

Have your say over town's coat of arms

RESIDENTS were today being asked what they make of a newly-designed coat of arms to represent their town, which includes the town's symbol of the Mayflower. more...

Flats to replace troubled tower blocks?

THIS is the first picture of how a rebuilt Royal Court estate could look if tenants back the proposals. more...

Echo,Southend News

The £50m planning bonanza

THE company behind a bid to develop a large swathe of Thundersley green belt could make an estimated £50million from the deal. more...

Security check for OAPs

SOUTHEND pensioners can benefit from a free security check and advice. more...

Building bridges

PUPILS were given the chance to show off their civil engineering skills as they gave bridge building a go. more...

Frank, 76: I won't go

A LOLLIPOP man is refusing to accept Southend Council's decision to force him to retire. more...

Eveninggazette News

Colchester: MP Bob, a man of letters!

Prolific letter-writer Bob Russell has been keeping Colchester town hall busy with hundreds of messages needing to be dealt with. more...

Frinton: PC feared for old woman, jury hears

A police officer accused of fleecing a frail pensioner said he helped her because she reminded him of his late mother. more...

Peldon: Marilyn in great Crufts victory

Proud great dane breeder Marilyn Winyard has returned victorious from the biggest dog show of the year. more...

Clacton: Marathon is family affair

A father and daughter team hope to cross the London Marathon finish line together. more...

Harwich: Man hurt in ship attack

A seaman was today being treated in hospital for multiple injuries and a stab wound after being attacked on a ship. more...

Witham: Ex-funeral director's deception

A former Witham funeral director has appeared in court. more...

Dovercourt: Pupils show star quality

Showstoppers put in their best performances to help raise money for their school. more...

Colchester: Red Caps' deaths - inquests to start

Inquests were today due to start into the deaths of six Royal Military Policemen killed by a mob in southern Iraq after becoming trapped in a police station. more...

Chelmsford: Teen biker dies in hospital

A teenage motorcyclist, who was involved in a road crash in Chelmsford, has died in hospital. more...

Harwich: Anger at rise in car break-ins

A crime prevention group has hit out at thieves after a spate of thefts from cars. more...

Hatfield Peverel: 'Act quickly before someone is killed'

A road condemned as a potential death trap needs urgent attention before someone is killed. more...

Mid-Essex: Fury at dental scheme

Doctors and dentists have united to condemn proposals which could see midweek out-of-hours dental care withdrawn in mid-Essex. more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Joe has the luxury of options up front

Joe Royle has a rare luxury tonight - the ability to field not one but two fully-fit senior strikers. more...

Swimming: Gibson gears-up for title defence

As a reigning Commonwealth champion, James Gibson knows exactly what to expect when he competes in Melbourne. more...

Soccer: Paul backs Parky's boys

What a night! What a team! more...

Athletics: Kings of the road

If skill, expertise, dedication and application count for anything, Colchester could soon be celebrating its first Commonwealth Games medal winner. more...

Soccer: Paul keeps tabs on U's

Paul Buckle will be aiming to shoot Exeter City closer to the Nationwide Conference promotion play-off zone tonight. more...

Southend,Echo,Essex News

Two jailed over "happy slap" drowning death

Two men were today (Tuesday) facing a spell behind bars for killing a man with learning difficulties who drowned when he was pushed into a freezing lake during a "happy slapping" prank. more...

Two jailed over "happy slap" drowning death

Two men were today (Tuesday) behind bars for killing a man with learning difficulties who drowned when he was pushed into a freezing lake during a "happy slapping" prank. more...

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