Stories for 5 March 2007

Billericay Weekly News Sport

Yorkshire test in semis after fine Vase victory

BILLERICAY have made the semi finals of the EDF Energy Junior Vase after a sensational victory over Boston.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News Sport

Cup disappointment

Chelmsford 0, Poynton 1   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Clacton: It's a man-eater!

AN ADVENTUROUS pensioner from Clacton caught a whopper on a fishing trek on the Amazon river.   more...

Echo Business

Where there's muck there's brass (...and other metals, too)

WHERE do crematorium chimneys end up when they themselves go through the curtain to the great beyond?   more...

Now's the time to help your staff chill out

WHAT follows is a guide to the ultimate in cool. Outside, the rain is freezing, the wind is howling and the sky is seething like the Friday night washing-up water in a pub kitchen. So naturally, you're thinking about buying air-conditioning.   more...

Echo News

I saved him from the jaws of death

A PENSIONER helped save a man from being dragged into a murky lake by a seven-foot alligator.   more...

We are NOT organised by the BNP

RESIDENTS who arranged protests over the Dale Farm traveller site have denied British National Party supporters were involved in the demos.   more...

Updated: Pub chemical alert

A PUB was evacuated after its landlord and staff were overcome by poisonous chlorine fumes.   more...

Wanted: One wind-up merchant!

VILLAGERS from Great Wakering say they have always been on slightly different time to the rest of the world.   more...

Oscar for best hairstyle goes to...

A HAIRSTYLIST was invited to lend a hand at a funky Oscar-style ceremony.   more...

Cutting out crisps wins school award

HEALTHY bodies and healthy minds have notched up another success for Basildon's Whitmore Junior School.   more...

Teenage stroke survivor's Commons invite

A TEENAGE stroke survivor is heading to Parliament to continue his quest to raise awareness about children who have had strokes.   more...

Burglary: Help us put a name to the face

POLICE have released this e-fit of a man wanted in connection with an early-morning burglary.   more...

3,000 patients to lose their doctor

THE closure of two busy doctor's surgeries could leave up to 3,000 patients without a GP.   more...

Catching speeders? It's child's play!

PUPILS have pleaded with drivers to slow down after a traffic survey revealed about a tenth of motorists drove too fast near their school.   more...

From grot spot to beauty spot...

CHILDREN gave up part of their weekend to clean up a beauty spot dogged by litter louts.   more...

Estate gets happy and healthy - fun event aims to boost pride in the Woodgrange community

A PACKED programme of fitness sessions, salsa and belly-dancing, plus the offer of healthy living advice, attracted hundreds to a family fun day on a Southend estate.   more...

Quit fags, council nurse tells staff

BASILDON Council is telling its staff to pack up cigarettes and cut down on booze and junk food in a push to reduce the number of sick days taken.   more...

Mum wins phone mast battle

A WOMAN whose daughter is in remission from cancer is celebrating after a phone company lost an appeal to put a phone mast outside her home.   more...

Updated: Security guard in £30,000 heist

TWO shoppers chased an armed robber during a £30,000 hold-up at a supermarket.   more...

Young stars in the finals

TALENTED youngsters stepped into the limelight for the fourth round of the Echo's We Wanna Make You a Star competition.   more...

£10,000 revamp improves pool access

Disabled swimmers can now take advantage of revamped changing facilities at Belfairs Swim Centre, thanks to a £10,000 investment.   more...

Island base for funeral director

A family-owned funeral director has opened a new funeral home - its fourth in south Essex.   more...

Campaigners wait to learn about appeal

CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans to store liquid natural gas on Canvey are nervously awaiting a decision by Calor over its intention to appeal.   more...

Schoolgirl claims sexual assault by a family friend

A SCHOOLGIRL was repeatedly sexually assaulted in her bed by a family friend, a court was told.   more...

Tolls could be ‘only chance’ for a bypass

A TOLL road could provide the only chance for Southend to get its outer bypass, a leading councillor says.   more...

'Living nightmare' of arrested councillor

A COUNCILLOR arrested in connection with a fraud inquiry involving Blues chairman Ron Martin says he is "living in a nightmare".   more...

Pleas for a say on new building

RESIDENTS' associations in Southend have called on the council's development control committee not to decide on plans for a landmark new seafront building at tomorrow's meeting.   more...

Man claims he saw UFO

A MAN has claimed he saw a UFO while driving through Basildon early this morning.   more...

£6m revamp for golf club

A £6MILLION revamp and extension of a well-known golf club has been revealed.   more...

Charity shops fed up with getting rubbish

NEEDLES, dirty nappies, false teeth and smashed furniture are just some of the items making their way into south Essex charity bins.   more...

Funding decision crucial

A DECISION is due soon on funding for a care service which supports the families of terminally-ill children.   more...

Attacker slashed resident in face

A VICIOUS attacker knocked on the front door of a home before slashing a resident across the face with a knife.   more...

Ron plays down police probe

SOUTHEND United boss Ron Martin insisted he was facing no accusations of wrongdoing after police raided his home and office at Roots Hall.   more...

Nightclub to open until 4am

ONE of south Essex's best-known nightspots is set to get permission to open until 4am.   more...

Supermarkets drain forecourts of petrol

POTENTIALLY damaging petrol has been drained from supermarket garages across south Essex.   more...

Essex Police savings help pay for 73 new recruits

Essex Police are to recruit more than 70 new officers in an effort to make the county safer.   more...

Exams boot camp

THOUSANDS of pounds could be spent sending schoolchildren on a three-day revision camp to boost their GCSE grades.   more...

Pupils raise £1,500 for disaster victims

Generous youngsters at South Benfleet Primary School have raised more than £1,5000 to help families struck by disasters around the world by holding dozens of fundraising events.   more...

Toy joy for toddlers

A CANVEY playgroup has got lots of interesting toys for children to play with thanks to a generous company.   more...

Time for tea at WI

ALICE in Wonderland may not have popped by, but members of the South Benfleet Women's Institute enjoyed a fun afternoon at their first ever Mad Hatter's Tea Party.   more...

Echo Sport

It's John at the double for Concord high-flyers

Concord Rangers kept up their challenge for a high Essex Senior League finish with a 4-0 win at London APSA.   more...

Curbishley lashes 'naive' Hammers after derby hell

Alan Curbishley blasted his "naive" side after watching West Ham toss away a golden opportunity to secure their first Premiership victory since December 17.   more...

So near yet so far

After 1,146 long, frustrating minutes, Carlos Tevez finally scored his first goal in a West Ham shirt, but it still was not enough to stop the Irons' slide into the Championship.   more...

Bowyer's lunge proves so costly for the Hammers

Without a win in ten Premiership matches, beaten by Watford and Charlton and seemingly on a one-way ticket out of the Premiership, the Irons were left bottom of the table after being robbed in heart-breaking circumstances by local rivals Tottenham.   more...

Rovers rocked by keeper crisis

Wakering suffered desperate ill-luck as their bid to move further clear of the relegation zone was thwarted.   more...

Billericay go fourth after Hendon victory

Goals from Billy Holland and substitute Chris Whelpdale saw Billericay maintain the Ryman Premier's only unbeaten home record with a hard-fought win over relegation srugglers Hendon.   more...

Roberts saves the day for the Gulls

This battle between two of the sides - Canvey Island and Ware - involved in the hunt for Ryman Division One North play-off spots ended all square.   more...

Grant saves day as chances go begging

In-form Gavin Grant earned Grays a draw against Weymouth but a point was the least they deserved from an encounter they dominated.   more...

Wall claims bronze

Basildon Athletics Club's Kim Wall helped Great Britain claim a bronze medal and a new national record in the 4x400m relay at the European Indoor Championships.   more...

Gazette News

Frinton: Shamed cop facing payback

A policeman who fleeced a frail pensioner's life savings may have his assets seized to pay her back.   more...

Thorpe: School makes a rapid recovery

A school has been praised for undergoing a "rapid recovery".   more...

Tendring: Tories set up new group for coast

A new Conservative group was due to be launched in Tendring today in the latest rift between party members.   more...

Brightlingsea: Family lift crash car from boy

A boy suffered serious injuries after becoming trapped under the car he was in a collision with.   more...

North Essex: Big jail terms for fire-bombers

Two fire-bombers who targeted two detectives' homes have been jailed for a   more...

St Osyth: Ahoy there! We be readers, Jim lad

Pupils at a primary school have celebrated World Book Day by dressing as their favourite literary characters.   more...

Council tax set to increase by 3.8 per cent

A COUNCIL has agreed to increase its portion of council tax by an above-inflation 3.8 per cent.   more...

Walton: You can talk about it over a cuppa

Iris Hopcraft is hoping a cup of tea will help her battle the silent killer.   more...

North Essex: Free fertility treatment for couples

Couples requiring IVF treatment in north Essex will receive one cycle free in line with Government guidelines.   more...

Colchester: By gum! That's much cleaner

A sticky problem has dramatically dropped thanks to an advertising campaign.   more...

Brantham: Charity has a yen to help

The extraordinary efforts of a businesswoman have been recognised by the Japanese Government.   more...

Tendring: Scheme looks to recruit teachers

A teacher training scheme in Clacton is aiming to look far and wide to recruit teachers for schools across Tendring.   more...

Colchester: Dirty fuel guts custom ride

A car enthusiast who spent thousands of pounds customising his prized set of wheels is "gutted" after tainted fuel left the vehicle a wreck.   more...

Colchester: Changing rooms easy pickings

Warnings are being issued after a spate of thefts from leisure centre changing rooms.   more...

Colchester: Nail bomber must serve 50 years

Nail bomber David Copeland, who killed three people including two from Colchester, must serve at least 50 years in prison, the High Court has ruled.   more...

Wivenhoe: Hundreds protest over axed festival

Hundreds of people have signed a petition to protest against the axing of this year's Wivstock festival.   more...

Colchester: Childminder Wendy joins select group

A childminder has joined an exclusive group after receiving an outstanding report from Ofsted.   more...

Colchester: Daniel must wait for therapy spot

A three-year-old boy has been told he will have to wait up to ten months for speech therapy.   more...

High Garrett: Flour lorry bakes its own load

A flour lorry was more than baking when it caught fire.   more...

Earls Colne: Vandalism ‘driving me to close down’

The owner of a hairdressing salon says she is being driven out of business by vandals.   more...

Gazette Sport

Darts: Lloyd suffers semi-final heartache

Colin Jaws' Lloyd found 13-times world champion Phil Taylor too hot to handle in the semi-finals of the south regional final of the 2007 Blue Square UK Open.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

Castle residents demand speed cut

VILLAGERS fearing an accident in narrow medieval streets have signed a petition to reduce its speed limit.   more...

Police warning on car thieves

CAR owners have been issued yet more warnings not to invite thieves into their cars by leaving valuables on display.   more...

Council tax increases

A COUNCIL has agreed to increase its portion of council tax by an above-inflation 3.8 per cent.   more...

A120 delays cause fury

CAMPAIGNERS have reacted with fury to news that the new A120 could be completed up to six years later than first predicted, at a cost of £370 million.   more...

Appeal for charity walkers

THE organisers of a popular walk in the countryside which raises money for a cerebral palsy charity are looking for participants.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

More backing for crossing cost cut

THE campaign by borough MPs Angela Smith and Andrew Mackinlay for a reduction in the price of the Dartford crossing for local residents continues to win support.   more...

Bellyful of laughs for kids

THURROCK tots belly-danced their way to cultural enlightenment during an event arranged by the National Childminding Association.   more...

Grant boost for dancers

VOLUNTEERS who help run Thurrock Asian Association are celebrating news that their application for a grant of £5,508 to the Local Network Fund has been successful.   more...

Borough could get crossing cash windfall

Thurrock Council should get a bigger share of the £76m that could be generated each year from tolls at the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Charity begins at Grays' home

GRAYS' New Rec ground will be the setting for a charity match on Friday evening.   more...

  
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