Stories for 21 June 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Horse manure could force walkers onto lethal road

Horse manure blocking a country footpath could force people onto a "lethally dangerous" road, a councillor has warned.   more...

Armed robbery at Freeport

Police are investigating an armed robbery at Freeport.   more...

Armed robbery attempt -update

A security worker filling a cash machine at Cineworld was held at gunpoint by two robbers this morning.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

Stolen goods recovered

AN OPEN day is taking place at Chelmsford Police Station where items recovered following a police operation will be displayed.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Frinton: Dog-gone it - signs are destroyed

THE hunt is on for a vandal who ripped off 22 "no dogs here" signs from beaches in Frinton.   more...

Tendring: More turbines planned

PLANS have been submitted for an extra 22 turbines at a proposed wind farm off Clacton.   more...

Clacton: Residents prepare for round five

CAMPAIGNING residents have reacted angrily to a fifth bid to build homes on a former school field.   more...

Our comment - June 21

IT is sometimes too easy to forget men and women are fighting, and dying, for our country in far-off lands.   more...

Postbag: Pedestrian plea

THE Frinton Conservation Area Management Plan rightly states that the major challenge facing Frinton is to support vitality, and the economic core of Connaught Avenue is recognized as fragile.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette Sport

Soccer: a time for optimism at FC Clacton

FC Clacton can look ahead with confidence and optimism.   more...

Snooker: Davies confident of facing world's best

Cue king Alex Davies is gearing-up for his first taste of professional snooker.   more...

Echo News

On the road again...

AIRPORT hassles, fear of terrorism and a desire to explore our the joys of the British countryside are all cited as reasons why caravanning is on the up.   more...

Air cadet’s high from sports win

A YOUNG air cadet is flying high in the world of sport.   more...

Maths helps pupils build tower

YOUNGSTERS at a Thurrock school have enjoyed a towering time while studying mathematics.   more...

Remembering their sacrifice

LEST we forget. They are three simple words, but for veterans of the two world wars and successive modern day conflicts they are a powerful testimony to the sacrifice they made serving their country.   more...

Sorry gran... I set the house on fire

A FOUR year-old boy who started a raging fire in his bedroom was stopped from trying to put out the flames with a cup of water - in the nick of time.   more...

Have you seen missing Colette?

CONCERNS were growing for a schoolgirl who has been missing for almost three weeks.   more...

No cash for vital Canvey schemes

BIG question marks over funding could stop much-needed road improvements on Canvey in their tracks.   more...

Cardboard classroom impresses judges

AN eco-friendly school which even has its own cardboard classroom has had its groundbreaking work recognised with a new award.   more...

Priory Crescent: Blingers' reaction

CAMPAIGNERS against the widening of Priory Crescent have given a cautious welcome to scaled down proposals.   more...

Priory Cresecent: Opposition reaction

OPPOSITION leaders on Southend Council have questioned the effectiveness and value for money of the revised Priory Crescent scheme.   more...

Fighting ‘garden grabbing’

TORY parliamentary hopeful Stephen Metcalf has laid into the Government for failing to tackle a problem which he claims is ruining neighbourhoods.   more...

Firefighters help Denziart out after a spot of Argy-bargy

ARGENTINIAN firefighter Denziart Simoes is on a mission to break a world record, by cycling 200,000 miles around the world.   more...

Singing the praises of grant scheme

COMMUNITY groups were celebrating today after winning a share in a £100,000 giveaway.   more...

Clubs’ gifts provide clean clothes for patients

SOUTHEND Hospital has been given a washing machine and tumble dryer to help out patients.   more...

Football helps police cage antisocial woes

POLICE on Canvey have turned to football to keep on the ball in a bid to tackle the island's antisocial behaviour.   more...

Priory Crescent: Echo Comment

PRIORY Crescent begins at Cuckoo Corner, and never was the name cuckoo more appropriate.   more...

Priory Crescent: Park campaigners' reaction

PRIORY Crescent could be widened without losing trees and parkland, an environmental pressure group has insisted.   more...

Memories of bookie father

A GREGARIOUS bookmaker and former prisoner of war, who ran the first betting shop in Essex, has died aged 92.   more...

How town is trying to bond community

COMMUNITY and faith groups will come together tomorrow (Sunday) to celebrate diversity in Southend.   more...

We banked on a healthy lifestyle

FREE pedometers, yoga classes and a staff gym have helped an office in Westcliff to be named the healthiest place to work in the East of England.   more...

Transports of delight in the depot for 28 years

CELEBRATING its 28th anniversary this year, Castle Point Transport Museum has long been a mainstay of Canvey's tourist hotspots.   more...

Updated: Man dies in fire

NEIGHBOURS have spoken of their shock at a man's death in a house fire.   more...

Blues stadium D-day

SOUTHEND United's plans for a new 22,000-seater stadium at Fossetts Farm will go before a Government planning inspector in September.   more...

Updated: Priory Crescent rethink

SOUTHEND Council has ordered a complete rethink of the controversial Priory Crescent widening scheme and slashed its costs in half.   more...

Updated: Hunt for missing sex offender

A PAEDOPHILE rapist branded a psychopath by doctors is on the run from police.   more...

Echo Sport

Final blow for Essex

ESSEX have missed out on a place in the Friends Provident Trophy final following a bizarre three-wicket semi-final defeat at Durham.   more...

Essex battle bravely but are out of trophy

DESPITE being dismissed for a meagre 71 in 22.1 overs, Essex pulled out all the stops in a brave attempt to overcome Durham before succumbing to defeat by three wickets in the Friends Provident Trophy semi-final tie at Riverside yesterday.   more...

Crocked Irani forced to retire

RONNIE Irani has played his last match for Essex.   more...

The Lancashire lad who became king of Essex

A SERIOUS knee injury has forced Ronnie Irani to take the heart-breaking decision to retire from professional cricket.   more...

Gazette Features

Surgeon backs our campaign

The Gazette is campaigning to close a loophole in the law covering children's nightwear. At present, flowing nightdresses and dressing gowns must be made from flame-retardant materials - but the law doesn't cover children's pyjamas as they are considered close-fitting. The family of toddler Daniel Mitchard-Harrison found this out the hard way: his pyjama shorts went up in flames in seconds, leaving him with severe burns. We spoke to Bruce Philp, consultant plastic surgeon at Chelmsford burns unit, who is backing the Gazette campaign.   more...

Gazette News

Clacton: Pupils' aerosol stupidity

Pupils from a Clacton school have been left with painful burns after taking part in a new craze.   more...

Harwich, Dovercourt: Fears for town grow as two more shops close

Fears are growing for the financial future of Harwich and Dovercourt, after two town centre shops have closed within weeks, and a third shop's days are numbered.   more...

Clacton, Kirby Cross: Ant and Dec alibi made up by thief

A shoplifter made up an alibi claiming he was with stars from a kids' TV show in a bizarre bid to fox a police investigation.   more...

Harwich, Walton: Blaze aboard boat

A dramatic rescue took place yesterday after a fire broke out onboard a boat.   more...

Colchester: Expulsion epidemic

More children are being kicked out of schools in Colchester than the rest of the county, it has been revealed.   more...

Colchester: Boadicea set to light up town

Queen Boadicea will be soon be shining brightly out in Colchester.   more...

Dovercourt: Couple’s wall of woe

A couple are fed up with speeding motorists losing control of vehicles and ending up in their front wall.   more...

Frating: Barrier saves driver from lane switch

A lorry driver had a lucky escape when his vehicle mounted the crash barrier and continued travelling for more than 50 metres.   more...

Dovercourt: Vandals target beach huts again

Vandals damaged beach huts along Dovercourt seafront in yet another night of destruction.   more...

Colchester: Pupils plead 'Don't shut us down!'

Pupils today sent an impassioned plea to council chiefs - "Don't shut our school".   more...

Parkeston: ‘Big bang’ fears stop homes plan

An application for a housing development next to an oil refinery was turned down amid fears of a Buncefield-style disaster.   more...

Colchester: Biker dies after collision with car

A motorcyclist has died in hospital after a collision in Colchester last night.   more...

Colchester: Lucky pupils enjoy days out – thanks to us!

Schoolchildren have been heading out on their special days out thanks to the Gazette.   more...

Colchester, Great Bentley: Bag-clad robber gets two years

A man who robbed a petrol station and threatened staff with a broken bottle has gone to prison for two years.   more...

Fingringhoe: Early birds make most of longest day

Early birds swooped in at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve this morning to see in the sunrise on the year's longest day.   more...

Braintree: Guard foils armed robbers

A security worker filling up cash machines was today targeted by two would-be robbers.   more...

Brightlingsea: Where’s my play area?

The father of a disabled boy has vowed to campaign all the way to court to get wheelchair-friendly play facilities at council play areas.   more...

Harwich: Town ready for big event

It's all systems go for the triathlon challenge.   more...

North Essex: Tell them what you think

Colcestrians are having their say on the future of their local hospitals.   more...

Mersea: Soccer tribute to safari death girl

The name of a Mersea medical student is set to live on in an annual football tournament bet-ween the region's hospitals.   more...

Gazette Sport

Marcus set for world race

MARCUS Cholerton-Brown is taking part in the Round the World Yacht Race.   more...

Sara makes history

BRITISH records were sent tumbling last week as Sara Campbell became the first woman in history to hold all three deep freediving records.   more...

Howlett ready for challenge

TERRY Howlett is under no illusion where England's main threat will come from at the Grand Masters Hockey European Cup this weekend.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

Amazement at rail hopper caution

Rail bosses are amazed a man who jumped on a moving train, holding on for six minutes, only received a police caution.   more...

Pensioner escapes raging floodwaters

Firemen waded through "raging" flood waters, to rescue a man who's car was trapped three to five ft deep, after torrential storms.   more...

Mountain dog rescued from village pond

A dog lover dived into a pond to save a trapped mountain dog, which could have been there for days.   more...

'Keep' your Juliet happy at Hedingham Castle

A Castle which had a "fantastic" boost to tourism through television is now to host a famous theatre troupe.   more...

Harwich And Manningtree Standard News

Manningtree: Calls For New Swimming Pool

TOWN councillors are calling for a new swimming pool and improved car-parking facilities at a sports centre in Manningtree.   more...

Harwich: Pirates Hit the Airwaves

PIRATES are coming to Harwich - but there is nothing to fear as they are a team of DJs.   more...

Harwich: Health Chief Defends Findings

A HEALTH CHIEF has defended findings released by the Health Commission this week that suggest our hospitals are not up to scratch.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Purfleet plans on show

A PUBLIC exhibition to showcase options for a new centre at the heart of Purfleet will be launched on Tuesday, July 3.   more...

Firefighters spread drink drive message

Firefighters are set to hit the pubs and clubs of Essex tomorrow to spread the message to young drivers that if they are drinking they should leave their cars at home.   more...

Floral tribute for carers

A STANFORD-le-Hope florist paid tribute to borough carers by delivering free bouquets of flowers.   more...

Students book in

THURROCK book worms debated the merits of various authors before selecting the winner of a literary award recently.   more...

Brooke's in the picture!

SINGER Brooke Glover could be about to join the list of star performers from Corringham's Gable Hall School.   more...

Raiders strike at sports club

A cricket team was counting more than runs, after thieves raided their changing room during a match.   more...

Footie kids lose play area

CONTROVERSIAL plans to remove a playground because of anti-social behaviour has deprived younger children, according to a resident.   more...

Call for volunteers to help kids

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help keep youngsters on the straight and narrow.   more...

Youngsters get the brush off from soccer club

SCHOOLGIRL footballers have been left heartbroken after being banned from their team's annual presentation.   more...

Residents hit by flytippers

RESIDENTS in Aveley have found themselves the victims of flytippers.   more...

Crews tackle farmland flames

FIVE borough firefighting crews and colleagues from Billericay in an off road fire tender tackled a grass and shrubland fire in East Tilbury today.   more...

Palmer's gets stunning Ofsted report

PALMER'S College is at the top of its class!   more...

  
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