Stories for 10 May 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Train shot at with airgun

YOBS shot at a commuter train with an airgun.   more...

Braintree And Witham Times Sport

Football: We're proving the doubters wrong - Hawes

James Hawes feels Braintree Town's appearance in this season's Nationwide Conference South play-off final has helped to prove a lot of doubters wrong.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

Teacher cleared of sex charges

A CHELMSFORD teacher broke down in tears after he had sex convictions quashed.   more...

Blaze scorches car repair workshop

A CAR repair workshop in Chelmsford burst into flames.   more...

Housing needs for the future

THE people of Chelmsford are being given the chance to have their say on two major housing issues facing the borough.   more...

Three-year-old boy dies in swimming pool tragedy

A COUPLE whose three-year-old son died in a tragic accident warned others of pool safety.   more...

Reward offered for missing dog

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Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Tendring: Schools swamped

COASTAL secondary schools have been inundated with applications from prospective year seven pupils.   more...

Tendring: Election aftermath - special report

AN unlikely alliance between five political groups, including former rivals in the Labour Party and a group of former Tories, could take control of Tendring.   more...

Tendring: Church services 10.5

BEAUMONT   more...

Frinton: Gate safety fears

FRESH safety flaws in proposals to replace Frinton's hallmark level crossing gates have been revealed.   more...

Walton: Murderer's appeal bid fails

A KILLER who brutally strangled the daughter of a 1970s pop star on a caravan holiday has failed in an Appeal Court bid to clear his name.   more...

Tendring: Menopause devastation

HOT flushes, mood swings, night sweats - these are all symptoms of the menopause.   more...

Tendring: Wind farm fight

CAMPAIGNERS have made a call to arms in a bid to fight off   more...

Clacton: Parking anger

A DISABLED man has questioned the legality of removing disabled parking spaces from Clacton town centre.   more...

Our Comment: May 10, 2007

"I JUST hope the Conservatives don't get enough seats to run the administration because we will be going back to some severely dark days."   more...

Postbag: Stop the motorists

With reference to the article by Dominic Bowers in last week's Gazette, I am so glad there are plenty of dog wardens, seasonal seafront staff and PCSOs available to   more...

Echo News

Updated: Benfleet biker tragedy

A MOTORCYCLIST died in the second biker fatality in 24 hours.   more...

A&E hits NHS targets

HEALTH bosses were celebrating today after hitting tough national A&E targets - despite a record number of emergencies.   more...

Spillage causes tailbacks

A LORRY leaking fertiliser caused tailbacks on the A127.   more...

Ex-college boss arrested

A FORMER stage school boss has been arrested following allegations of sexual assault.   more...

Drivers' anger over big hike in petrol prices

DRIVERS have labelled petrol price hikes at supermarkets as "crazy".   more...

Prince - live in London

TICKETS for Prince live in London, with coach travel, go on sale at 8am on Friday.   more...

Traveller sites in every district

NEW traveller camps may have to be created by every council in Essex to solve the build-up in Basildon.   more...

Family's tribute to crash tragedy biker

THE family of a motorcyclist who died in a horrific crash have told of his "zest for life" and his devotion to his family.   more...

Colleagues pay tribute to motorcyclist

SHOCKED colleagues of a biker killed in a tragic road crash have rallied round to pay tribute to a "genuinely lovely guy".   more...

Safety plea after two biker deaths

EMERGENCY service workers have renewed their plea to motorcyclists to take extra care on the roads, in the wake of two fatal bike crashes this week.   more...

Safety all-clear for 'countryside classroom'

BARLEYLANDS Farm will be used as a "countryside classroom" to teach children about nature and farming.   more...

The truck's the star!

THIS trucker proudly shows off his trophy after winning two categories at the annual rally from London to Brighton.   more...

I didn't snub Queen, says Dame Helen

DAME Helen Mirren said she was "mortified" by reports she was "too busy" to have dinner with the Queen.   more...

We've got it licked - on the beach!

ANYONE walking past Three Shells Beach recently may have been forgiven for thinking someone wanted to send a really big parcel.   more...

Football argument: Two men jailed

TWO thugs who savagely beat a man following a petty argument over a football have been jailed.   more...

Updated: Motorcyclist dies in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has died after crashing his bike at an accident blackspot.   more...

Blair to announce resignation

PRIME Minister Tony Blair formally told his Cabinet he would announce his plans to step down as Labour leader and Prime Minister in a speech in his constituency.   more...

From Status Quo... to school!

EX-STATUS Quo drummer Jeff Rich led a percussion workshop for all children at a Billericay school.   more...

Knife robbers terrorise bookie's

ROBBERS threatened betting shop staff with a knife before jumping over the counter in a terrifying raid.   more...

'Dirty' sports centre is losing members

THE "dilapidated and neglected" state of a Canvey sports centre is forcing members to leave, a former member has claimed.   more...

Breast is best events

THE benefits of breastfeeding are being highlighted in Hadleigh next week.   more...

A good year for charity, thanks to Ron

OUTGOING Southend mayor Ron Price raised a staggering £106,000 during his year in office.   more...

Meet the town's new mayor

SOUTHEND'S new mayor Daphne White has taken office - with former councillor and MP David Atkinson returning to political life as her escort.   more...

I don't know where my dad is

THE DAUGHTER of a man who vanished four years ago has told of the daily torment of not knowing what's happened to her beloved dad.   more...

Savage attackers showed no mercy

ROBBERS repeatedly punched a man in the face and body in a savage attack.   more...

Bungling Argos raider avoids jail

A BUNGLING burglar, who caused more than £1,500 of damage when he broke into a high street store, has avoided jail.   more...

Parents speak of toddler's drowning

A COUPLE whose three-year-old son died in a drowning accident have urged parents to be super-careful about water safety.   more...

Teenagers' play could save a life

PLAYS and puppetry could soon be helping save lives.   more...

PM should expect a muted farewell

TEN years ago, the bell-ringers of a Wickford church rang a peal to celebrate the arrival of Tony Blair at Downing Street and the end of 18 years of Conservative Government.   more...

Residents incensed by ‘shoddy’ footpath repairs

ANGRY residents are campaigning to have what they believe are shoddy pavement repairs to be corrected across Pitsea.   more...

Echo Sport

Andy gets his second chance

THEY say that good things come to those who wait.   more...

Gazette News

Clacton: 'No decisions made' on fate of hospital ward

NHS officials have stressed no decisions have been made about the future of Clacton's Peter Bruff ward.   more...

Clacton: Schools to get their own police officers

Two secondary schools in Clacton are to get dedicated police officers.   more...

Clacton: Call for action against wind farm plan

Campaigners have made a call to arms in a bid to fight off Tendring's first onshore wind farm.   more...

Manningtree: Firefighters battle industrial site blaze

Firefighters battled for more than an hour with a blaze at a garage on an industrial park.   more...

North Essex: Teenager fights for life after crash horror

A teenager is fighting for her life after an horrific head-on car crash in a country lane.   more...

Colchester: Soccer yob's banning order renewed

A football hooligan has had an order banning him from attending matches renewed for a further four years.   more...

Jaywick: Pensioners deny causing animal suffering

A pair of pensioners who kept 78 dogs in their home have denied causing unnecessary suffering to the animals.   more...

Frinton: Report highlights benefits of famous gates

Fresh safety concerns have emerged over the proposed replacement for Frinton's hallmark level crossing gates.   more...

North Essex: ID cards "big brother" warning

Big Brother hits north Essex.   more...

Alresford: Two officers sent to deal with 200 ravers

Police were only able to send two PCSOs to deal with more than 200 people holding a rave on a beach.   more...

Great Horkesley: Contamination fears halt egg farm development

Controversial plans for a chicken farm will stay on hold while fears it could pose a salmonella risk to the public are investigated by scientists.   more...

Rowhedge: School in mourning after teacher's death

A school is in mourning after a popular teacher was found dead at his home.   more...

Colchester: Going backwards on Monopoly board

Colchester has slipped two places since yesterday in the race around the new Monopoly board.   more...

Harwich: Disabled councillors out in cold

Disabled councillors face being excluded from meetings, unless a council acts fast.   more...

Stansted: Airport appeal dates announced

Dates for the appeal hearing into Stansted Airport's application to increase the use of its existing runway have been announced.   more...

North Essex: Mental health advice for teens

Teenagers can learn about mental health at two special workshops this weekend.   more...

North Essex: More travellers' sites needed to reduce illegal camps

More than 400 extra pitches for travellers are needed to prevent illegal sites springing up in the county.   more...

Colchester: Trafalgar sailor to be honoured

THE grave of a Colcestrian who fought aboard Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar is to be honoured.   more...

Gazette Sport

Boxing: Martin's title dream ruined

Shanee Martin's dream of becoming a world boxing champion has turned into a nightmare.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

Residents Association sweeps town council

Halstead residents association swept the board at both district and town council level, bringing old favourites and new blood into power.   more...

Website tributes to crash victims pour in

Website tributes have been pouring in as friends of crash victims Chris Jolley, Danny Archer and Richard Warren express their grief.   more...

Paramedic speaks out on crash

A paramedic who attended the "horrendous" Sudbury Road crash has urged youngsters to drive safely.   more...

Colne Engaine man given CBE

A chartered accountant has been made CBE for his work with judges and magistrates worldwide.   more...

Pets to get cut and blow dry

Preened pooches will love their animal rescue centre's new washing, grooming and sleeping rooms.   more...

Harwich And Manningtree Standard News

Harrwich: Website on Crest of Wave

A NAUTICAL website which was launched at the beginning of the year has now had more than 8,000 hits.   more...

Harwich: Fears Memorial Will Be "Wrecked"

A COMMUNITY figure fears a war memorial will be "wrecked".   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Service award for Thurrock firm

A Thurrock car dealership is celebrating winning a coveted customer care award.   more...

Wheel meet again: Cycle marathon returns!

CYCLING enthusiasts and fundraisers will once again be using pedal power to raise cash for borough charities at this year's Thurrock Cycle Marathon organised by the Rotary Club of Mar Dyke Valley in association with the Mayor of Thurrock.   more...

Search for victims of bogus callers

Police are looking to trace victims of two bogus charity collectors who duped Grays residents into giving money.   more...

Cleaner quizzed over pictures of children

A CLEANER has been arrested on suspicion of taking indecent photographs of children at Blackshots Leisure Centre, Grays.   more...

Threat of cylinder explosion as crews tackled blaze

FIREFIGHTERS had to tread warily as they tackled a transit van that was on fire in the yard of a Grays transport firm on Wednesday evening as the blaze was close to acetylene cylinders.   more...

Woman cut from crash wreckage

FIREFIGHTERS were called to rescue a woman trapped in her car after a two vehicle crash at the Orsett Cock roundabout on Thursday afternoon.   more...

Death crash driver charged

A MAN has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a crash in which another man died.   more...

Phone mast appeal rejected

MOBILE phone operators T-Mobile have failed in their bid to overturn the rejection of their bid for a mast opposite the Sorrells roundabout in Stanford-le-Hope.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Millers lift the silver galleon

Tilbury 1, Aveley 3   more...

Unchanged line-up for Hammers

Hammers team boss Jon Cook will field an unchanged line-up for Friday's Elite league speedway clash at home to Wolverhampton.   more...

  
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