Stories for 23 May 2007

Billericay Weekly News News

Long-awaited lines covered up again

JUST months after a Billericay dad won a two-year battle to get no-stopping lines painted outside a school, the council resurfaced the road and did not replace them.   more...

Mayflower is a giveaway!

A KEEN model ship builder spent three years making a scale replica of south Essex's most famous ship - then gave it away.   more...

Charity cyclists sought

MORE cyclists are needed for OrchidCycle Essex, a charity bike ride on Sunday June 10 which starts and ends in Billericay's Lake Meadows park.   more...

How does your garden grow?

SCHOOL kids will be doing their best to make their schools looking blooming lovely for a gardening competition.   more...

Billericay Weekly News Sport

Harries still proud of defeated rugby squad

BILLERICAY rugby coach Dave Harries remained proud of his players, despite seeing his side suffer a convincing 72-12 defeat against Hartpury College in the final of the EDF Energy Junior Vase at Twickenham.   more...

Braintree And Witham Times News

Town pool set for demolition

Braintree's swimming pool will be demolished and replaced with over 100 new houses if plans get the go-ahead.   more...

Braintree Town unveil new ground plan

Braintree Town Football Club's board of directors have issued a statement unveiling plans for the club's long-term future.   more...

Send a message to Madeleine's family

The bravery of the parents of abducted four-year-old Madeleine McCann has touched the nation.   more...

Braintree And Witham Times Sport

Cricket: Cody stars with bat and ball

Cody McDonald took the plaudits as Witham beat Woodbridge by three wickets in Two Counties League division two.   more...

Football: Braintree swoop for Sullivan

Braintree have made their first signing of the summer, snapping up youngster Chris Sullivan from Conference National club Stevenage Borough.   more...

Soccer: Iron plan for the future

Braintree Town boss George Borg is working hard to keep his squad together - in order to mastermind another promotion push.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

Bogus callers leave elderly lady terrified

BOGUS callers left an elderly Chelmsford woman terrified after they tried to get into her home.   more...

Motorist dies in crash

A MAN has died after his car caught fire following a road crash.   more...

MP backs controversial bill

WEST Chelmsford MP Simon Burns has defended his support of a bill that could curtail people getting information under the Freedom of Information Act.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Colchester, Clacton: Eight drug dens targeted in raids

Suspected Class A substances and drug paraphernalia were seized after   more...

Tendring: Keeping the Tories out 'easy as ABC'

Five political parties have joined together to keep the Conservatives from seizing power in Tendring.   more...

Frinton, Walton: Thieves’ bike bait

Police are launching an initiative to crack down on bike thefts in Frinton and Walton.   more...

Tendring: They would cycle 500 miles (but 100 will do)

Cyclists from across Tendring took to the streets to raise cash for a lifeboat charity by taking part in a bike ride.   more...

Thorpe: Pensioner's medals stolen

A partially-sighted pensioner was conned by thieves who stole his father's war medals.   more...

Jaywick: Elderly driver suffers heart attack

An elderly motorist was flown to hospital after suffering a heart attack and his car collided with a lamp post.   more...

Echo News

Evacuation as blaze tears through shed

SIX homes were evacuated after a suspicious shed blaze sent flames shooting 30ft into the air.   more...

Notorious blind junction to be sealed off

A NEW one-way system is being created to stop drivers pulling out onto a dangerous blind bend.   more...

Campaigners' anger at flats plan approval

CAMPAIGNERS battling plans to replace one of Hadleigh's oldest houses with retirement flats say they are "despondent" the scheme has been approved.   more...

My grand designs for the pier

THOUSANDS of pounds have been spent on consultancy fees for Southend Pier, but one architecture student has come up with his own plans for free.   more...

Joan Sim's fame will carry on

ESTATE agents based in the station house where Carry On star Joan Sims was raised have been interviewed for a BBC documentary.   more...

Hotel planned for pub's parking area

A HOTEL could be built in a pub car park.   more...

Protect this garden from the thugs

CASTLE Point Council has pledged to clean up a seafront garden that has fallen into disrepair and become a magnet for vandals and drunken youths.   more...

On-the-spot fines blamed for rise in shoplifting

SHOP owners in south Essex say they feel let down by on-the-spot fines for shoplifters, which many claim has led to a big increase in the crime.   more...

Mini-moto attackers broke man's shoulder

A MAN was left with a broken shoulder and bruises after he was attacked by mini moto-riding thugs.   more...

Sleepless nights reduce baby love

The world of sleepless nights and midnight feeds became reality for pupils who spent a weekend with their virtual babies.   more...

£10,000 facelift offer

MORE than 100 people are already vying for a chance to win £10,000 and brighten up their community.   more...

Residents' group bids to run woodland

A LOCAL wood could end up being managed by a residents' group, in an effort to protect public rights of access to it.   more...

Boys kept at home over knife threat

A TRAUMATISED family have told how a two-month bullying campaign has plagued their lives.   more...

Estate agent attacks "botched" HIPs

AN estate agent has described the Government's handling of home information packs as "absolutely botched" following the decision to delay their introduction.   more...

Council 'lax on litter'

A BARRAGE of public complaints about littering and flyposting has prompted Castle Point Council to hand out a meagre seven fines in the past year.   more...

‘Camcorder theft broke my heart’

A DEVASTATED woman is pleading for the return of her stolen camcorder, which holds the last recorded footage of her grandmother.   more...

Neighbours in fear of new vision

THE ambitious masterplan to redevelop Southend town centre has raised fears among some residents over the future of their homes.   more...

Search is on for borough's hero citizens

SOUTHEND'S unsung heroes are set to be honoured through a brand new award scheme spearheaded by a millionaire businessman.   more...

Motorbike crash closes road

A MOTORCYCLIST had a lucky escape after his bike crossed the central reservation in Southend.   more...

Boxer needs hip ops

A BOXER dog will be given new hips thanks to a couple's campaign to raise almost £2,500 for his operations.   more...

Pupils will help shape their town

A GROUND-BREAKING project is being launched at Shoeburyness High School, giving pupils a hands-on role in helping to shape local regeneration plans.   more...

Machete attack

A MAN suffered serious injuries after he was slashed in the face during a brutal machete attack.   more...

Boy hurt in road accident

A BOY suffered a head injury in a road accident in Benfleet.   more...

Police response pledge

A SENIOR Essex Police officer has vowed to respond to all crimes within six hours.   more...

Cabbie thumped on head

A TRAVELLER has been accused of punching a cabbie in the head several times to escape paying a £6 fare.   more...

Paedophile faces jail

A PAEDOPHILE faces a long spell behind bars after admitting a string of sex offences against children.   more...

Cabbie slashed for fighting off robber

A RILED cabbie fought back after a thug cut his neck with a knife.   more...

Travelodge looking for more hotel sites

TWO new Travelodge budget hotels could be built in south Essex under widespread expansion plans announced by the group.   more...

Sally's £75,000 hospital cheque

AN Olympian popped into a playgroup this week to say thank you for money was raised for Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.   more...

EastEnders order rewrite of snatched tot plotline

A former Westcliff actress and St Hilda's School pupil is at the centre of a major re-write by EastEnders scriptwriters.   more...

Homes evacuated after shed blaze

Six homes were evacuated after a suspicious shed blaze sent flames shooting 30ft into the air.   more...

Echo Sport

Sheerman's 99 carries Fairview up into third

EKCO Monarchs and Trojans dropped to the bottom of the T.Rippon Mid-Essex League Premier Division following a disappointing four-wicket defeat at High Roding.   more...

Essex face stern test at Trent Bridge

ESSEX undertake their most difficult fixture so far this summer when they commence a County Championship match with Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge this morning.   more...

Gazette Features

Signposting a path away from drugs

Even the woman who knows more than most about drug treatments in Essex says getting to grips with what is out there is "complex".   more...

Gazette News

Essex: £3,000 handshake for social workers

Social workers are to continue getting £3,000 "golden handshakes" to lure them to Essex.   more...

Lawford: Tesco - councillors wait for the facts

Opinion on plans for a new supermarket will not be made until a consultation process has been completed, claim Lawford Parish Council.   more...

North Essex: Auction has a licence to thrill Bond fans

A rare edition of Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel is going under the hammer at a charity Bond night.   more...

North Essex: Police target 8 drug dens

Police were today due to raid eight suspected drugs dens in operations across north Essex.   more...

Colchester: Art students make it a hat-trick

It's a second hat-trick for Essex student artists, who will have their work on show at London.   more...

Frinton: Percy’s fired up for latest enterprise

"You're fired!" These are the words TV Apprentice candidate Simon Ambrose hopes won't be echoing in his ears when he visits Frinton to see how his grandfather is getting on with his latest enterprise.   more...

Tendring: Water company complaints rise

Complaints against a water company in north Essex have more than doubled in the last year, according to a water watchdog.   more...

Colchester, Clacton: Eight drug dens targeted in raids

Suspected Class A substances and drug paraphernalia were seized after   more...

Colchester: Young mum’s death shocks neighbours

Friends and neighbours of a 24-year-old mum whose body was found floating in the River Colne have today described her as a "laidback" person who was "chilled out" and enjoyed a laugh.   more...

Colchester: Drivers’ tribute to Colin

A fleet of learner cars gathered to pay tribute to a popular driving instructor who died last week.   more...

Harwich: Town on list for new hotel

A national hotel chain has hand-picked Harwich to develop a hotel, as part of a £3.5 billion investment.   more...

Colchester: Dead invited to tour

A mix-up of mail led to fewer council tenants being invited to go on a tour of their estate.   more...

Colchester: Hotline launched to rescue trollies

A new hotline has been set up to allow the reporting of abandoned supermarket trolleys.   more...

Colchester: Run-down shelter will be replaced

Campaigning residents who have waited ages for a new bus shelter are finally to get a replacement.   more...

Colchester: Zoo helps rebuild African school

Colchester Zoo is doing its bit to support not just animals, but people too.   more...

Colchester: Knife crime fight wins mum award

A woman who campaigns against knife crime after the death of her son has been highly commended for her work.   more...

Harwich: Death trucker 'nodded off'

A lorry driver has been jailed after admitting causing the death of a Harwich man who was due to become a father for the third time.   more...

Colchester: Pupils get lift-off for art tie-in with gallery

Up, up, up and away! A summer of art and citizenship for Colchester primary school pupils was launched with the release of 200 balloons bearing questions for the community.   more...

Brightlingsea: Pupils go bananas for top results

A school has launched a bizarre bid to boost pupils' exam grades - by feeding them bananas!   more...

Frinton, Walton: Thieves’ bike bait

Police are launching an initiative to crack down on bike thefts in Frinton and Walton.   more...

Little Bardfield, Stansted: Di’s cycle has new home in Essex

The childhood bike of Princess Diana has been bought by a mid-Essex man.   more...

Colchester: Crash brings chaos to town rush-hour traffic

A woman suffered serious injuries when an articulated lorry overturned on a busy roundabout.   more...

Colchester: Suspected crack house is raided

A suspected crack house in a historic corner of Colchester has been raided in the by police.   more...

Tendring: Keeping the Tories out 'easy as ABC'

Five political parties have joined together to keep the Conservatives from seizing power in Tendring.   more...

Gazette Sport

Athletics: entry time for bumper event

It's time to get into training for Clacton's ninth annual triathlon.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

Doctors concerned about 'Bob'

Doctors may move the victim of an alleged assault to a specialist London hospital after becoming increasingly concerned about his head wounds, his family have said.   more...

Say goodbye to traditional PE

School sport isn't what it used to be.   more...

Snooker book out for Christmas

A Snooker champ's first official biography -written by a Halstead author- should hit the shops in time for Christmas.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Councillors tight-lipped after DC meeting on towns' future

COUNCILLORS from Aveley and Ockendon have met with the advisors to Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation about regeneration plans for the towns, but have been told to stay tight-lipped about what was discussed.   more...

Carriage boost for Bank Holiday

Train operator c2c is pledging a trouble-free bank holiday for rail travellers and is putting on extra carriages for people wishing to visit the Southend airshow.   more...

Police claim crime crackdown success

A THREE-month crime blitz has been hailed a success by cops just over one-month in.   more...

Action group welcomes service improvements

Thurrock Rail Users' have welcomed changes to the timetable offered by operator c2c in its new timetable, which begins on Sunday, claiming a victory for people power in the addition of late night services.   more...

Police pledge scrambler crackdown

POLICE are stepping up patrols to counter the growing menace of teenagers illegally riding scrambler motorcycles in Thurrock.   more...

Gateway project in danger of collapse

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

Sporting boost for Stanford

AFTER more than six years of planning and fundraising, Stanford-le-Hope Recreation Ground User Group has officially opened its new sports facilities at Stanford Rec.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Chris has final role to play

LOCAL interest in this weekend's Football League play-off finals at Wembley will centre on Yeovil's midfielder Chris Cohen.   more...

Hakan's first summer signing is former Gunner

THURROCK FC boss Hakan Mayrettin has made his first close season signing as he seeks to strength his team for the new Blue Square Conference South campaing.   more...

  
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