Stories for 1 May 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Shopkeeper disturbs burglars

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Community hospital decision delayed further

A decision on a community hospital could be set back even further -up to a year after it was originally planned- the chief executive of Mid Essex Primary Care Trust (PCT) admitted this week.   more...

Potential windfall awaits Iron

Braintree Town Football Club could receive a huge financial windfall if it wins promotion to the top tier of non league football.   more...

Water tower becomes penthouse

Rarely seen panoramic views of Braintree could be opened up with the conversion of two town landmarks.   more...

Project Dave Success

Numbers grew for a new youth event's second outing.   more...

Bus service for housing estate due next year

BUSES will be stopping at a new housing estate - but not until next year.   more...

Charity facing cutbacks

A CHARITY that supports vulnerable families is striving to continue its standard of service, despite being forced to make cutbacks due to funding difficulties.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

Problem road is fixed after public complaints

A ROAD plagued by pothole problems has been fixed after residents made their outrage known.   more...

Echo Business

Turning green to boost profits

OFFICES are going green and are seeing profits soar. That was the message at EcoExpo, a Basildon exhibition devoted to environmentally friendly office products.   more...

A place to Rendezvous...

SOUTHEND is a casino town.   more...

Echo News

Schools teach respect and manners

THERE'S a new subject now topping the agenda in schools - good manners.   more...

Flaming Aida hits the stage

THE lavish opera Aida normally conjures visions of a   more...

Fishermen's armada to Parliament

DEFIANT fishermen are set to sail down the Thames to Parliament on Friday to protest against EU policies they claim are threatening their livelihoods.   more...

We wouldn't swap our life for the world

JOHN and Elizabeth Clark have a thing or two to teach young couples about sticking together.   more...

12-year-old's horse heroics

A 12-YEAR-old girl has been praised for preventing an accident after a horse escaped from a field next to a busy road.   more...

Public servants in strike action

THOUSANDS of civil servants across south Essex took part in a nationwide strike, protesting against privatisation and job cuts.   more...

Put us on the board and do not pass go

MAYFAIR and Park Lane could be replaced by Basildon and Southend if the towns win the battle to feature on a new Monopoly board.   more...

What happened to Nicola?

DETECTIVES investigating the mystery disappearance of a mum-of-two say they are still hopeful new information will come to light - seven years after she went missing.   more...

Chas 'n' Dave at opening

LEGENDARY Cockney rockers Chas n' Dave will be performing a string of old hits at the opening of a new retirement development in Hadleigh.   more...

Green fuel hope in biodiesel plant plan

ESSEX motorists could soon be filling up with green fuels at the pumps if plans for a new biodiesel plant are successful.   more...

Keep your four-legged friend cool

DOG owners took up the chance to have their pets microchipped at a cost of £15 by Southend Council animal warden Val Howells.   more...

Residents say no to a games area plan

PLANS to create a games area for young people in a trouble-hit park have been rejected by residents.   more...

Kids cook up plates of treats

YOUNG chefs cooked up a treat for fellow pupils and staff as part of a gifted and talented project.   more...

New heartache for grieving family

A GRIEVING family have lost a puppy which brought happiness to their home following the death of a baby boy.   more...

Top band join lineup for big charity show

TOP Essex rockers Koopa are playing a charity gig to raise funds for a rare genetic disease that affects young children.   more...

Caring for our children

COUNCILLOR Tracey Chapman is a woman with a mission - to give Essex children the best possible start in life.   more...

MPs hear of cycle concerns

COMMUTERS fed up with poor facilities at the busiest station on the c2c line have had their views presented in Parliament.   more...

Essex County Standard News

Meet Cilla, the hen with the Essex accent

Cilla is your typical Essex bird.   more...

Colchester: New country park hope

A new country park could be created in Colchester.   more...

Essex: fly-tipping crackdown launched

A new fight against people who dump rubbish is being launched.   more...

Gazette News

Potential windfall awaits Iron

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Ramsey: Cottage inferno

An historic cottage suffered severe damage after a fire ripped through it.   more...

Holland-on-Sea: ‘Why can’t I have my operation?’

After three years of "excruciating" pain, a hernia sufferer has been left devastated after her operation was cancelled.   more...

North Essex: Civil service staff set for strike action today

Hundreds of workers fearing job cuts and pay losses were due to strike today.   more...

Essex: Bogus campaign launched

More than 40 vulnerable people are falling victim to bogus callers each month in Essex, figures have revealed.   more...

Clacton: Detectives hunting two

Detectives are hunting for two men who broke into a supermarket petrol station.   more...

Colchester: Graves defaced at Priory

Gravestones have been defaced by a gang of vandals.   more...

Colchester: Jail for attack on man in pub

A man has been jailed following an attack in a pub which left a man with serious eye injuries.   more...

Colchester: Students rewarded for poster design

Youngsters have been rewarded for designing a recruitment poster.   more...

Colchester: Infected patients on mend

Three elderly patients who were suffering from infection Clostridium difficile (C. diff) are said to be improving.   more...

Gazette Sport

Snooker: Hendry no match for super Ali

Tiptree's Ali Carter has powered into the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship after an incredible 13-6 success against legendary Scot Stephen Hendry.   more...

Boxing: dream shot for Shanee

Shanee Martin has landed a dream shot at one of female boxing's prestigious world championships.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

More tea, voter?

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Teenage rockers itching to record album

A Teenage band playing in the final of Colchester's battle of the bands is planning to record its first album.   more...

Earth healing enjoys sun

A Celebration of ancient earth healing customs attracted more than 50 people on a sunny weekend.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Biker hurt in crash that closed road for four hours

A MOTORCYCLIST is recovering from serious injuries in hospital after a road crash in Purfleet today (Tuesday).   more...

Grays bank cash snatch thwarted

A CROOK who tried to rob a bank fled empty-handed after staff activated an emergency shutter.   more...

Brandy snatch puts haulage boss behind bars

THE Thurrock boss of a haulage firm who stole a sea container packed with expensive brandy has been jailed for 17 months.   more...

College retains award standard

Thurrock Adult Community College in Grays has retained an award standard for its information and advice services following an intensive two day inspection.   more...

Cops seek help to find robbers

Police have renewed their call for witnesses to a robbery at a Tilbury store last week.   more...

College to cut courses and jobs

THURROCK and Basildon College is scrapping a wide range of courses in an effort to cut costs.   more...

50,000 uninsured cars on county roads

A STAGGERING 50,000 uninsured vehicles are driving on the roads of Essex, police estimate.   more...

Yellow jacket order lifted on voyeur

A judge lifted an order forcing a sex offender to wear a fluorescent jacket at night after a court heard the ruling had a devastating effect on the man.   more...

Council chief admits poll error but voting remains secure

THURROCK Council's chief executive Angie Ridgwell has admitted to errors that have led to 1,299 people being issued with postal votes that they did not request.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Big clear-out at Grays

Grays Athletic have released twelve players in a major end of season clear out.   more...

Shields stars as Hammers run Aces close

Belle Vue Aces 47, Lakeside Hammers 46   more...

  
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