Stories for 22 May 2007

Billericay Weekly News News

Bungled store burglary was ‘stupid thing to do’

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

Fears over mental health

PATIENTS fear mental health services in Basildon could be under threat.   more...

Joanna looks on the bright side of losing out in reality show

SHE had groove and she had feeling... but it wasn't enough to stop the TV judges eliminating Joanna Power from hit ITV show Grease is the Word.   more...

Braintree And Witham Times News

Lock up your property, police warn

HOME and business owners are being urged to keep their garages, sheds and work areas secure after a spate of thefts.   more...

School could be on the move if community agrees

A PRIMARY school could be moved to a new site if parents and residents agree.   more...

Publicans claim councils not helping them prepare for smoking ban

PUBLICANS claim councils are not helping them adapt their pubs in time for the ban on smoking in enclosed places.   more...

Echo News

New vision for Southend

DETAILED plans to change the face of Southend town centre with new shopping centres, flats, restaurants and cafes, have been revealed in a special edition of the Echo today.   more...

Store joins in meningitis fight

ASDA linked up with Meningitis UK to launch a week-long awareness campaign in Thurrock.   more...

Fine for abusive driver

A MOTORIST who abused a parking attendant in front of schoolchildren and then let down her tyres has been handed an £80 fine.   more...

Clear sky at night: Stargazers’ delight

STARGAZERS were treated to a clear night sky during an astronomy open night in Hadleigh Castle Country Park.   more...

Bakery fined for poor hygiene

A BAKERY has been fined thousands of pounds for breaking food hygiene laws.   more...

Gang steal booze in off licence robbery

A TERRIFIED off licence worker hid in a stock room while robbers helped themselves to champagne, spirits and beer.   more...

Get on board for a smoke-free future

BRIGHTLY-coloured buses will be touring Southend next month to raise awareness of the impending smoking ban and to encourage people to kick the habit.   more...

Members' expenses under the spotlight

ALLOWANCES paid to Castle Point councillors have risen by more than £5,000 since last year.   more...

School to be rebuilt on the garrison

A CRAMPED primary school could soon be replaced with a new £8million building in the Shoebury garrison development.   more...

Dad 'stabbed with screwdriver'

A DAD was stabbed with a screwdriver on Christmas Day after he confronted a man who had insulted and spat at his schoolboy son, a court heard.   more...

Murderer to serve 12 more years

A MAN who beat his girlfriend to death before trying to dump her body in a shallow grave will remain behind bars until at least 2019.   more...

No butts! Maureen kicks the habit after 56 years

A GRANNY has kicked the habit of a lifetime by quitting smoking in time for the nationwide ban.   more...

Stroke award goes to brave teenager Elise

A SCHOOLGIRL has been awarded for her bravery after she struggled to overcome a debiltating stroke.   more...

Isabelle wins logo competition

TALENTED six-year-old Isabelle Dawes is delighted after designing a winning logo for Southend's new team of neighbourhood wardens.   more...

Thames Gateway homes plan 'in danger of collapsing'

GOVERNMENT plans for thousands of new homes in the Thames Gateway are in danger of collapsing, the official Whitehall spending watchdog warned today.   more...

Prized football shirts stolen from print works

THIEVES have stolen two signed and framed football shirts from a print firm's wall display.   more...

Anger as axe falls on Remploy staff

DISABLED workers at a south Essex factory have been left devastated after an announcement the site will close by the end of the year.   more...

Couple have two letters from Queen

A COUPLE celebrated a milestone wedding anniversary with a cake and their second letter from the Queen in five years.   more...

A red-letter day for Jai, Jenna and Sam

A RED-HEADED trio of youngsters is set to appear alongside award winning actress Dame Judi Dench in a new BBC drama - and it's all thanks to the colour of their locks.   more...

Talented youngsters shine at the Leigh Festival

TALENTED young musicians continue to impress the judges at Leigh Musical Festival.   more...

PLA pledge over gas plan

THE Port of London Authority has promised to look after the interests of the Thames as a whole during the inquiry into plans to store liquified natural gas on Canvey.   more...

Councillor in the clear

A COUNCILLOR who told a resident to "get a life"and called her a "smart-arse with a big mouth" now looks unlikely to face any action.   more...

Restaurant on pier train?

IT would have stunning views and haute cuisine - but in this restaurant, diners would only have a few minutes to scoff their meal.   more...

Echo Sport

Cook can be true legend - Gooch

GRAHAM Gooch is backing Alastair Cook to follow in his illustrious footsteps by becoming an Essex and England legend.   more...

Gazette Features

Mayor will take a Gamble

Our new mayor is a bit of a daredevil.   more...

Gazette News

Colchester: Saddened by Cutty Sark fire

For Martin Knowles, the news that the Cutty Sark had been badly damaged by fire was horrifying.   more...

Colchester: Investigation is ongoing into death

Police were today still investigating the death of a woman found in a river.   more...

Colchester: New mayor - 'Get on board before it’s too late'

Time is running out to guarantee Colchester's place on the new Monopoly board.   more...

Great Braxted: Madeleine - celebrities at fundraiser

Glamour model Jordan and Michelle Heaton from pop band Liberty X will be joining the contestants of BBC show Any Dream Will Do for a party in aid of missing British girl Madeleine McCann.   more...

Earls Colne: Long wait for Isla

A three-year-old girl will have to wait indefinitely for treatment to her feet while health bosses debate how the services will be run.   more...

Thorpe: Young Joe closes in on chess title

A young chess whizz who only learnt to play a few months ago has just qualified for a place in the biggest chess challenge in the world.   more...

Colchester: Smoking ban views sought

Researchers at Essex University are seeking people to take part in a survey on smoking.   more...

Kirby Cross: Two dogs rescued by fire crews

Firefighters rescued two dogs from a home in Kirby Cross after a cooker was left on and started to smoke.   more...

Colchester: U’s score as other fans are moaning

Colchester United are bucking the national trend - they won't be hitting their fans in the pocket.   more...

Thorpe: Owner’s pledge on golf course plan

Entrepreneur Eamonn Ryan has said he will finish off his £2 million village golf course, which has been brought to a halt.   more...

Tendring: Boat race event gears up

One of the biggest regattas on the east coast will be taking place this week.   more...

Colchester: Visit from experts for martial artists

Shaolin warriors kicked up a storm when they paid a surprise visit to a kung-fu school in Colchester.   more...

Dovercourt: Music tribute wows crowd

A concert held in memory of a courageous youngster who died of cancer has delighted its audience.   more...

Harwich: Bands set to rock the coast

A top line-up of musical talent will be rocking the coast this weekend.   more...

Jaywick: Care home wins reprieve

A care home for people with mental disorders has been given a stay of execution.   more...

St Osyth: Children’s facility ruined by vandals

A children's play park in St Osyth has been forced to close indefinitely following repeated attacks by vandals.   more...

Marks Tey: Probe after train death

An investigation has been launched after a fatality on the line at Marks Tey railway station.   more...

Marks Tey: Rail prank ‘so stupid’

Rail bosses say they are "gobsmacked" after a passenger jumped on to the outside of a moving train as it pulled out of a station.   more...

Manningtree: Scarecrows are heavenly

Heavenly scarecrows will be helping a Manningtree church celebrate its 200th aniversary this weekend.   more...

Colchester: Spotlight on drugs services

Students at Essex University are among people being targeted this week as it gears up for National Tackling Drugs Day.   more...

Colchester: River woman named

A woman whose body was found floating in a river in Colchester has been named.   more...

Colchester: We can’t bear the ‘idiotic’ vandalism

A family are furious after pranksters pole-axed an 8ft wooden bear in their garden.   more...

Colchester: Chemical spill as tanker crashes

A tanker spilled its load of chemicals after it crashed on a roundabout.   more...

Colchester: Cyclist's death - driver avoids prison

A woman has escaped a jail sentence for causing the death of a cyclist by dangerous driving.   more...

Colchester: Father-to-be faces return to prison

A father-to-be released from prison on licence stole from a Colchester hotel.   more...

Gazette Sport

Rugby: Rampant Romans clip Eagles' wings

Colchester Romans recorded their first win of the season with a comfortable 48-18 defeat of Cambridge Eagles at Sawston.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Opportunity to play and learn

THURROCK Play Network and the High House Community Group in Purfleet have joined forces to organise a play event during half-term week at High House Park, opposite Jarrah Cottages.   more...

Hayley happy despite missing title

DESPITE missing out on the Miss Great Britain 2007 title stunning Hayley McDermott is still a rising star in the modelling industry.   more...

Gypsy pitch views sought

THURROCK residents will get a chance to have their say on plans for more gypsy and traveller caravan pitches in the borough.   more...

Lakeside car park attack

A Purfleet woman was the victim of a robbery in Lakeside Car Park at 6pm on Monday night.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Lawrence is Dockers' pick

FORMER AFC Hornchurch boss John Lawrence is the man to step into the Tilbury hotseat.   more...

  
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