Stories for 22 June 2007

Billericay Weekly News News

£16k fine for house conversion

A MAN has been ordered to pay £16,000 for turning his bungalow into a house.   more...

Today's the day...

NEARLY 300 pre-school children enjoyed a teddy bear's picnic in Billericay's Lake Meadows Park.   more...

Will speed sign cure the car curse?

THE first of 12 speed activated signs to appear in the Basildon district will be switched on beside a blighted Billericay road next week.   more...

Beware the snatcher

A WOMAN had her handbag snatched in a busy high street.   more...

Royal recognition for Audrey’s teddies

A WOMAN who has sent hundreds of thousands of teddies to nearly 50 countries has no idea who nominated her for an MBE.   more...

Toy haul recovered

A SCHOOL is celebrating after a haul of children's play equipment, feared stolen, was found by the eagle-eyed husband of a staff member.   more...

Billericay Weekly News Sport

Still no win for struggling Billericay

Leigh came out on top in their local derby with Billericay, seeing off their struggling visitors by six wickets in the First XIs division two.   more...

Brentwood Weekly News News

Inflatable day postponed

THE inflatable day which was scheduled to take place at Long Ridings Primary School this Friday, has been postponed until next Friday - June 29 2007.   more...

Brentwood Weekly News Sport

Orient down for dads charity match

FORTY dads took part in a charity football match against professional players last weekend.   more...

Festival of football at Hutton

HUTTON Football Club will be holding its annual soccer festival over three days this summer.   more...

Brentwood Town player appeal

Brentwood Town FC are on the lookout for new players. The club were Essex Senior League Champions last season which won them promotion to the Ryman One North League. They also lifted two cup trophies.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

20th celebration for Chieftains

Last weekend, the Chelmsford Chieftains - the county's premier league ice hockey club - began a summer of promotional activities designed to raise awareness of their 20th anniversary season, which begins in September.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News Sport

Striders’s surprise trail win

Springfield Striders were out in force at the Essex Trail Relays on Sunday, and won both the men's and the mixed prizes.   more...

Rivalry is set to come to a head in finals

THE season-long Ridley League rivalry between Rayne Cock and Dunmow Cricketers will become "personal" on Finals Night, in the last round of the Captains' Cup.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

St Osyth: Villagers celebrate

VILLAGERS are celebrating after winning a long battle to save a historic open space from development.   more...

Tendring: youth plea

A ROOKIE councillor has called for a new district council committee to deal with youth issues.   more...

Echo News

Councils collect almost all tax that's due

FEWER people than ever are dodging their council tax, according to new figures released by the Government.   more...

Blanket smoking ban on c2c

RAIL firm c2c is going a long way beyond the letter of the law when the nationwide smoking ban comes in on Sunday.   more...

Police investigate assault

POLICE cordoned off an area in Victoria Avenue, Southend, this morning to investigated an alleged assault.   more...

Nicola's best friend

A WOMAN'S trusty guide dog is in the running for a top award after turning her life around.   more...

Knife thug found guilty of murder

MURDERER Gary Rosier was today found guilty of killing Jay Clarke.   more...

Hygiene record is good, says council

CASTLE Point Council insists food standards across the borough remain high - despite an increased number of food poisoning cases   more...

No reason for fear of crime say police

ROCHFORD district is safe and crime-free, one of the area's senior policemen says.   more...

Mum: I was worried for family's health

A PUTRID stench descended on the residents of Eastwood Road North in Leigh as raw sewage bubbled freely from the ground.   more...

Gazette Features

Notice to quit approaches - but it won't be that bad

As both a smoker and a publican, you could say Mark Griggs will be one of the hardest hit by the new non-smoking legislation.   more...

Gazette News

Wivenhoe: Petition for new cycle route

Groups are lobbying Colchester councillors in a bid to get a new cycle route in Wivenhoe.   more...

Goldhanger: Fruit pickers in field of dreams

Celebrities came to Goldhanger to judge the fastest picker of little scarlet strawberries.   more...

Weeley: Organ puts funerals out of tune

An ageing crematorium organ can no longer hold a tune, a councillor has claimed.   more...

Mistley: Lightly smoked - pub chef extinguishes blaze

A chef's quick actions stopped a fire spreading in a village pub.   more...

Clacton: Police probe death

An investigation has been launched into the death of a man who collapsed in Clacton following a visit from the police.   more...

North Essex: Beds facing cuts are all in full use

Mental health beds which could be closed to save cash are currently fully occupied, it has emerged.   more...

Colchester: Historic town links to Hawaii revealed

Explorer James Ward, who helped to discover Hawaii, was from north Essex, it has been revealed.   more...

Colchester: Traffic jam

Rock group Air Traffic caused a bit of a jam at Colchester's Virgin Megastore this week.   more...

Essex: Stolen items go on display

Police have seized dozens of stolen items as part of a large-scale operation to crack down on criminals.   more...

Colchester: Last steps of a young mum

The tragic last movements of a murdered mum whose body was found floating in the River Colne were last night filmed for BBC Crimewatch.   more...

Harwich, Clacton: Children suffer poor life quality

Children in the Harwich area are likely to have worse health, lower aspirations and poorer educational achievements than in most areas of East Anglia.   more...

Colchester: Tributes to devoted father who died in bike collision

A devoted dad-of-three who died in a motorbike accident has been described as a "kind, honest" family man by his heartbroken family.   more...

Colchester: ‘It was amazing you did not die’

A soldier trying to make a quick getaway from police ended up crashing his car in the centre of Colchester.   more...

North Essex: Mail staff in strike threat

North Essex mail workers could be on strike on Friday   more...

Mersea: School wins praise

An island school is celebrating its success after being hailed as a "vibrant learning establishment" by Ofsted inspectors.   more...

Colchester: Driver turfs passengers off the bus

A bus-load of people were marched off a service -by the driver.   more...

Colchester, Feering: Big hopes for rare find

Treasure hunter Anthony Gilson is hoping a bit of historic bling will wow museum experts.   more...

Colchester: Meeting to discuss school's fate

A public meeting has been called to discuss the possible closure of a Colchester secondary school.   more...

Colchester: We’ll call home if you cause trouble

Troublemakers will be subject to home visits under new measures to combat low-level crime.   more...

Tiptree: Birds taken from garden aviary

A birdlover is distraught after her canaries were stolen while she was on a Greek holiday.   more...

Gazette Sport

Stability is priority for Dragons boss

BUILDING stability is the priority for new Wivenhoe Town boss Malcolm Price.   more...

British selection for Westley

CAROLINE Westley has been picked to represent Great Britain at the World Olympic Student Games in Thailand.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard News

Bike attack left man with broken back

A CYCLIST who broke his back after being pushed off his bike by a motorist today told how he faces months of recovery.   more...

Day of activity on Crouch Valley line

TRAIN stations will be awash with colour and packed with visitors on Sunday for the Crouch Valley line festival.   more...

Bike ride to boost charity

A WOMAN who suffered from breast cancer will be riding a Harley Davidson motorbike from the Scottish Highlands to London to raise money for charity.   more...

Mountain mission in memory of Tim

A BRAVE team of adventurers have scaled the heights in memory of a teenager who died from leukaemia.   more...

Wind farm inquiry - Latest

FEARS over the effects the proposed Bradwell wind farm could have on nature and aviation dominated the planning inquiry last week.   more...

Fans' show of support

FANS of Michael Barrymore gave a show of support outside South Woodham Ferrers police station, as the celebrity was questioned on suspicion of murder.   more...

New river rescue boat's family ties

A NEW lifeboat has been unveiled in Burnham in time for the station open day on Sunday, June 24.   more...

Volunteer cops are real special

VOLUNTEER bobbies in the Maldon district have been named as the second best in the UK.   more...

Move over Lewis Hamilton...Here comes Michael!

FORMULA 1 star Lewis Hamilton could be about to meet one of his biggest fans after a youngster was picked for a once in a lifetime Grand Prix experience.   more...

Fears grow for missing sailor

A SEARCH was launched for a man who went missing from a tugboat on the river Crouch.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard Sport

Exciting evening in darts doubles first leg

THE first leg of the Dengie Triangle Doubles darts tournament was a success.   more...

In the quarters for the first time

ON Sunday June 17, Maldon Golf Club's Men played in the last 16 of the Leslie Wood, away at Hartswood Golf Club.   more...

Pat takes Men's win with 43 points

THE men's competition at Forrester Park Golf Club this week was generously sponsored by Wickham flooring and won by Pat Crace, with an excellent round, amassing 43 points.   more...

Conditions help boost scores for Bygones

THERE were some very good scores in Burnham-on-Crouch's Bygones Trophy, mainly due to the perfect conditions.   more...

More names for Swifts’ 07/08 side

HEYBRIDGE Swifts manager Brian Statham has moved to secure the services for next season of a number of players who finished the last campaign successfully, with a fine late run.   more...

Cricket: Encouraging win for Maldon Ladies

AFTER the frustration of having their match cancelled the previous Friday despite the sunny evening, the reformed Maldon Ladies team were raring to go in their match at the Prom versus Harwich on Friday evening.   more...

Cricket: Derby with two strong sides

DENGIE rivals Tillingham and Burnham Sports lock horns at Vicarage Lane this Saturday.   more...

Pigeon racing: Rain delays Essex & Kent Combine

MALDON & District Pigeon Club had six members sending 53 birds last Saturday's Essx & Kent Combine race, from Arbroath.   more...

Finals for Maylandsea carpet bowlers

MAYLANDSEA Carpet Bowls Club has held its competition finals.   more...

Eastern Vets golds for Roger

Tiptree Road Runner Roger Duffield finished a remarkable spell of racing this weekend, completing ten races in just over two weeks.   more...

Sara smashes free diving records

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

Ladies’ appeal for football coach

MALDON Town Ladies FC are looking for a manager/coach for the 2007/08 season.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Woman attacked in East Tilbury

Police are investigating an assault on a young woman near to East Tilbury Railway Station in the early hours of Friday morning.   more...

Teenager to stand trial

A TEENAGER has appeared at Grays Youth Court accused of murdering her own baby.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Bidding hots up for Freddy

THE bidding for former Grays striker Freddy Eastwood is hotting up after Southend United rejected a £1.5million offer from Norwich City for Eastwood.   more...

  
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