Stories for 16 April 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Motorcyclist dies in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has died and another is being treated for life-threatening injuries, following a collision involving two motorbikes.   more...

Echo News

Why park's new turf is just pitch-perfect

A POPULAR all-weatherpitch in Basildon's Gloucester Park has reopened following a £300,000 revamp.   more...

Success in prospect for training college

PLANS for a £5million centre of vocational excellence have been approved.   more...

Countess to visit John Groom centre

MORE than three years of hard work will be rewarded with a Royal visit next month.   more...

Road safety initiative wins award

A ROAD safety initiative which helps to save lives in Southend has picked up a national award.   more...

Doctor defends new surgery number

A DOCTOR has defended her surgery's decision to change to an 0844 phone number, even though patients have complained it will cost them more to call.   more...

Don’t let our artists be poor relations

ARTS groups fear Basildon will become the Essex's "poor cultural relation" if the council fails to reinstate an essential arts job.   more...

Scouts prepared for anniversary party

HUNDREDS of Basildon Scouts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Scouting with series of events in Gloucester Park.   more...

Vote to make pier a favourite

LOVERS of Southend Pier are being asked to cast their votes to make the landmark Britain's favourite historical site.   more...

New motocross track is wheelie great fun

A MOTOCROSS track where kids can ride without having to worry about being moved on by the police has got off to a flying start.   more...

Clamping down on cruisers...

SWARMS of boy racers were forced to leave their favourite haunts at the weekend and cruise home   more...

Fault cuts family’s phone for 2 weeks

A MYSTERY "network problem" has left a family without a working home phone and a self-employed painter and decorator missing jobs.   more...

Are our pensioners happy?

ONE in ten Southend pensioners feel they have a poor quality of life, according to a new survey.   more...

Will tennis players see the light?

CONTROVERSIAL plans for floodlighting at tennis courts near a town centre are expected to be refused by planners.   more...

It’s last orders at the Cork and Cheese

TWO businesses have now fallen victim to disruption caused by the Victoria Plaza redevelopment.   more...

Fundraising has bags of appeal

TWO veteran fundraisers are holding a charity fair to raise money for Southend Hospital's latest appeal.   more...

How will you celebrate St George?

SOUTH Essex is gearing up to celebrate St George's Day in style.   more...

We want your out-of-hours views

A REVIEW is being conducted to improve out-of-hours services offered by doctors in the area and reviewers want to gather real-life experiences.   more...

Blue suede (dancing) shoes!

FANS of The King got all shook up at a dance to celebrate their new home.   more...

Travellers' site vote: Public are banned

A CRUNCH vote over the future of the Dale Farm traveller site will be taken behind closed doors.   more...

Goat-killing sparks dogs warning

THREE pet goats were killed by a pack of "wild dogs" which are still on the loose.   more...

Mum and child saved by new alarm

A SMOKE alarm campaign by firefighters may have saved the life of a mum, who escaped with her young daughter after a chip pan caught fire in their home.   more...

Tag team's bid to protect your bike

POLICE held a bike-tagging event to encourage people to mark their property and protect against theft.   more...

Dangerous sofa killed our puppy

A PUPPY bought as a Christmas present to comfort a grieving teenager has died after getting trapped in a sofa.   more...

Samantha's tale of karaoke and love

A TEACHER at South East Essex College, who spent five years in Japan, is about to have her own novel about the country published.   more...

Landgrab attempt is scuppered

AN attempt to grab a piece of public land has been thwarted by vigilant planning officers.   more...

Buying group could save trusts thousands

SOUTH Essex's two primary care trusts are hoping to save hundreds of thousands of pounds a year by joining other trusts to buy equipment and stock in bulk.   more...

Half-naked man in indecent incident

POLICE are hunting a man who exposed himself to a young woman.   more...

Arson-hit speed camera will soon be fixed

A SPEED camera damaged by an arsonist will be back in action within the next two weeks.   more...

Car seat safety centre has to find new home

A CENTRE which has helped drivers make sure their children are safely buckled up is being forced to move.   more...

Arsonists target Camp Bling

A WOODEN home at Camp Bling has been gutted in a suspicious fire.   more...

Rockers slapped with gunpowder ban

THE raucous trail of destruction left behind by goth-garage rockers the Horrors at live shows has landed the band in hot water with a music venue.   more...

Walkers raise cash for medical kit

FUNDRAISERS took advantage of the Mediterranean weather at the weekend for a walk around Canvey's sea wall. More than 30 walkers gathered at Waterside Farm on Sunday to join an annual sponsored walk to the Labworth restaurant on Eastern Esplanade.   more...

Did boarders pinch our plates?

SKATEBOARDERS keen to pull off slicker tricks may be to blame for a spate of number plate thefts.   more...

Team up to beat BNP

ANTI-fascist campaigners plan to leaflet thousands of homes across Basildon to urge voters not to support the BNP at next month's local elections.   more...

Echo Sport

Spirited Flower can't stave off Essex defeat

A fine allround performances from Grant Flower was not enough to spare Essex from defeat in their final warm-up match against Worcestershire at Chelmsford.   more...

Cook does a ton

Essex batsman Alastair Cook hit a century for the MCC against Sussex on day one of the first-class season at Lord's on Friday.   more...

Essex hit for six by injury misery

Essex have been hit for six by a growing injury list even before they embark upon a new campaign at Chelmsford on Wednesday.   more...

Gazette Features

Chris looks for new big game to fill his time

Chris Holmes once got up close and personal with a rather large African bull elephant.   more...

Gazette News

Tendring: Sizzling start

Extra staff are set to be recruited to cope with bumper summer crowds as Tendring sizzles.   more...

Clacton: Crowning glory for Sarah

Clacton has a new carnival queen.   more...

Elmstead Market: Do more to help our school safety

Campaigners have told transport bosses they must do more to improve safety outside a village special school.   more...

Bradfield: Bill’s a 225-time lifesaver

Not many people can say they have saved the lives of 225 people.   more...

Essex: Respite care centre relief

Families have welcomed money awarded to allow a respite care service to continue - but cannot believe how difficult it has been to secure the funding.   more...

Clacton: Shoppers trip light fantastic

They were tripping the light fantastic in Clacton.   more...

Frinton, Walton: Genocide case delayed again

The case against a man accused of playing a key role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide has been delayed - once again.   more...

Jaywick: Get set to tune in to Jaywick TV

Jaywick could be about to get its own internet television station.   more...

Dedham: Home just right for Harry Potter

A house which has been compared with Hogwarts from Harry Potter or like a home from Transylvania is to be built in Constable country.   more...

Colchester: Pensioner in knife ordeal

A pensioner fought off a man who threatened her with a knife.   more...

Colchester: Victim, 69, is left distressed by theft

A pensioner was left distressed after she was targeted by thieves while on a shopping trip with her grandchildren.   more...

Colchester: Take an artful walk from town to the sea

From town to sea, taking in magnets, migrating birds and maritime trade on the way.   more...

Colchester: Hooded gang attack man

A man was left with a broken jaw after he was set upon by a gang of yobs, who robbed him in broad daylight.   more...

Colchester: Stephanie fights to clear friend’s name

A woman campaigning to clear a convicted killer's name spoke of her battle to end what she claims is a huge miscarriage of justice.   more...

Colchester: Police pledge after spurt of violence

Colchester chief inspector Adrian Coombs has gone on record to reassure the public after a spate of violent crimes.   more...

Gazette Sport

Darts: Colin falls just short

Colin Lloyd came up just short in the Antwerp Open in Belgium, losing 3-1 to Terry Jenkins in the final.   more...

Soccer: superb Riddle is the goal king

A goal from Louis Riddle midway through the first half secured Braintree Town their second successive away victory and moved them up to fourth place in the table.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Vandals force nursery shutdown

A Blackshots nursery has been forced to close temporarily after falling victim to a constant spate of mindless attacks.   more...

Trust chiefs' pledge to listen to people

South West Essex Primary Care Trust Chair Val Liddiard, and Chief Executive Pam Court are to meet with local people who use mental health services to hear at first hand about service users' all-round health and social care needs.   more...

  
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