Stories for 26 April 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Toddler stuck in toilet seat escapes unscathed

A YOUNG mum thought she was fighting a loo-sing battle when her toddler got his head stuck in a toilet training seat.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Clacton: Terry enjoys top fishing conditions

IT'S a fisherman's life for Terry Stimpson!   more...

Clacton: Legal support for couple after NHS trauma

A COUPLE who spent their life savings on private healthcare have been offered legal support.   more...

Clacton: NHS "a victim of its own success"

AN NHS patient has spoken out after negative reports about the health service.   more...

Clacton: Grub's up!

A MUM had an unwelcome guest for tea when she found a maggot in her sweetcorn.   more...

Jaywick: Rising to challenge

BUILDING up the reputation of a brand-new school is never easy.   more...

Echo News

Creation of academy 'will not disrupt pupils'

A HEADTEACHER has promised parents a smooth transition when two schools merge.   more...

Events mark Furtherwick’s 50 years of teaching

A CANVEY school is getting ready to celebrate 50 years of teaching children this year.   more...

Tony’s efforts reap £500 for hospices

A FORMER employee of a oil company continues to ensure charities benefit from his fundraising activities.   more...

Amy proves she's a time lord

TEACHER Paul Davis challenged kids from his school to guess how long he would take to run the 26 miles of the London Marathon.   more...

Changing people’s lives for the better

DRAMATIC life changes are by no means solely the stuff of TV makeover shows.   more...

Chaos on the cliffs

AS the smoke clears, about a dozen casualties can be spotted lying close to the wreckage of a plane crashed into Southend's cliffs.   more...

Free trip to nursery for hospice guests

HOSPICE guests from St Luke's day centre have been enjoying free trips to a garden centre.   more...

Newsagent robbed at knifepoint

AN armed robber threatened a terrified newsagent with a crowbar and knife before stealing cash.   more...

Murder charge after body find

A MAN has been charged with murder after the disappearance of a mother-of-four.   more...

Want family help? Try new centre

A CHILDREN'S centre will open in Vange next week to provide parents with support and advice on bringing up their family.   more...

Good work rewarded

HARD-WORKING volunteers have been rewarded for giving up their spare time to help Southend Hospital patients.   more...

Loneliness of long distance biker, Bernie

THE muscles may be starting to ache, but the determination is still as strong as ever for a former Echo sports reporter who is now more than two weeks into a gruelling cycle ride for charity.   more...

Tory MP is on the ball during visit to bingo hall

THE muscles may be starting to ache, but the determination is still as strong as ever for a former Echo sports reporter who is now more than two weeks into a gruelling cycle ride for charity.   more...

Arcade revamp bid fuels traders’ fears

TRADERS have spoken of their fears over plans to redevelop a bustling shopping arcade in Leigh.   more...

Helping the elderly is draw for students

STUDENTS with learning disabilities have brightened up a residential home for the elderly.   more...

Canine know-how on Day of the Dog

NEED to communicate with your canine? Join experts for walkies on Sunday to mark International Day of the Dog.   more...

Conduct inquiry clears ex-mayor Weaver

FORMER Southend mayor Roger Weaver will leave the council without a stain on his character after the standards committee unanimously cleared him of allegations he broke its code of conduct.   more...

Who you hissing at?

THIS snake might seem all innocence now - but it gave one man the fright of his life.   more...

Woman's body in boot

POLICE searching for a woman have found a body in the boot of a car parked near Tilbury station.   more...

Echo Sport

Irani hits highest first-class score

Essex captain Ronnie Irani made his highest first-class score of 218 on day two of the County Championship match against Glamorgan at Chelmsford.   more...

Gazette Features

Sam’s a born sailor

If Sam Curtis makes it to the 2012 Olympics, it will be down to his granddad.   more...

Gazette News

Wivenhoe: ‘BB gun users will face punishment’

Teenagers brandishing BB guns in public are being warned they face tough punishment if caught.   more...

Halstead: Swimmers to take on the Channel

A team of swimmers are preparing to take on their toughest channel yet - to swim the English Channel.   more...

Colchester: It’s designer checkout chic

Shoppers queued for hours to get their hands on the latest bag by designer Anya Hindmarch.   more...

Colchester: Bands ready for battle

Let battle commence!   more...

Walton: Resort may be in line for jobs boost

Walton is set to get a double boost which will help young and old.   more...

Dovercourt: Woman reports near miss from reckless driver in field

A woman was almost hit by a reckless motorist performing stunts on a playing field, it has been claimed.   more...

Colchester: What does toy library’s future hold?

A children's charity is facing financial uncertainty after being turned down for a grant that would have secured its future for five years.   more...

Colchester: Meeting over army land ban

Plans to permanently close off parts of an Army range are to be discussed at a meeting between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and local representatives.   more...

North Essex: Union set for second strike

Workers fearing more than 100 civil service job cuts across north Essex are to go on strike again.   more...

North Essex: MP’s triathlon

Super-fit MP Bernard Jenkin is gearing up for a gruelling triathlon in an bid to raise £10,000 for charity.   more...

Colchester: Outbreak of killer bug

Medics at Colchester General Hospital are battling an outbreak of a deadly bacterial infection.   more...

Wivenhoe: Use string to stop thieves

A new weapon in the arsenal against pickpockets is being advertised to shoppers - a piece of string.   more...

Elmstead Market: Keep left ...even if the sign says keep right!

Road signs put up by a bungling worker sent cars on a collision course.   more...

Harwich, Dovercourt: X-ray service hours cut at new hospital

A long-awaited X-ray department has had to cut its opening hours.   more...

Clacton: Fall bosses hit by large fines

The employers of a man who fell 30ft through a skylight into a library below have received the maximum fines.   more...

West Bergholt: Knife-wielder scares pupils

Parents have been sent letters of reassurance after three children reported seeing a man armed with a knife taking their photographs.   more...

Bradfield: ‘Danger’ road needs path

Angry residents turned out in force to demand action on a dangerous road in their village.   more...

Harwich: Insurers warn of flood risk rising

Hundreds of homes in Harwich could become uninsurable if no action is taken against rising sea levels, an expert has warned.   more...

Harwich: Facelift plans on display to public

Planners faced public reaction at an exhibition for a major facelift in Harwich.   more...

Rowhedge: Playtime is one big adventure thanks to mums and dads

Play-time just got even better at a school in Rowhedge, thanks to a £20,000 adventure playground.   more...

North Essex: Train noise victory is welcomed

Villagers living next to railway lines are celebrating after winning their battle to stop trains sounding their horns at night.   more...

Jaywick: School’s success against the odds

Building up the reputation of a brand-new school is never easy.   more...

Kirby: Rita wins £18,642 from Noel

Deal Or No Deal game-show fan Rita McCord missed out on the jackpot when she appeared on the smash-hit TV show this week.   more...

Colchester: Why didn’t student use the subway?

A worried councillor has vowed to discover why people are shunning a public subway to dice with traffic on a busy road.   more...

Harwich: Out in force for tribute

Harwich turned out in force to pay tribute to its former leading statesman.   more...

Colchester: Driest April on record

Colchester has had the driest April since records began.   more...

Brightlingsea: ’Avin’ a larf wiv Cilla, the chicken wot speaks Essex

You're 'avin' a larf, arn't yer?   more...

Gazette Sport

Darts: Colin's date at the Palace

The PDC is taking darts back to Alexandra Palace in London tonight after a 30-year absence and Colchester-born Colin Lloyd will be part of the action.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Kids make a splash for hospice

MEMBERS of Thurrock Swimming Club have been going to great lengths to make a splash for Little Havens.   more...

Horror at bloody hospital A&E

A THURROCK says she was so disgusted casualty department staff made no effort to clean blood off a hospital floor she stormed out.   more...

Silver service from college teacher

AN ENGLISH teacher at Palmer's College, Grays, has been congratulated on 25 years of service.   more...

Hat's the way to do it

A CHARITY shop has reported a sharp rise in the sale of fancy hats... as tickets go on sale for the Little Havens Ascot with a Twist event.   more...

Body found in car boot in Tilbury

POLICE hunting a woman missing from her home for more than a week have found a body in a car boot.   more...

Woman's body in boot

POLICE searching for a woman have found a body in the boot of a car parked near Tilbury station.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Hammers out to keep home flag flying

Lakeside Hammers take on the Oxford Cheetahs in a Sky Sports Elite League match this Friday at their Arena-Essex Raceway and are determined to continue their fine run of home victories.   more...

Patto keen to halt Dons' rise

EAST Thurrock United boss Lee Patterson has paid tribute to his players' commitment during the last weeks of the season.   more...

Final league fling for One North duo

Aveley and Tilbury end their Ryman League Division One North campaigns against Suffolk opposition, at Bury and home to Sudbury respectively, on Saturday.   more...

  
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