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Essex | Archive | 2007 | June

Stories for 26 June 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Policeman receives commendation

A POLICE officer who broke his ankle while arresting a criminal has received a commendation from the chief constable of Essex Police. more...

Cyclists gear up for charity event

CYCLISTS are being invited to ride through the countryside for charity for the first Essex Villages Big Bike Ride. more...

Vandals cause misery at clubhouse

VANDALS are continuing to cause misery for rugby fans. more...

Youth cafe in pipeline?

YOUNG people could have their own cafe, if an idea becomes a reality. more...

Grandmother raises cash to thank hospital for caring for her grandson

A GRANDMOTHER has helped to raise more than £1,000 for a hospital in gratitude for the care it has given for one of her young grandchildren. more...

Straw fire costs farmer £40,000

A FARMER has been left £40,000 out of pocket after 800 tonnes of straw went up in flames and burned for three days. more...

Echo Education

Talking head makes Chinese connection

THE headteacher of a Canvey school headed to the Far East to take part in a special half-term visit. more...

Echo News

Billy boosts our Paul's protest song

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CCTV may help find club attackers

DETECTIVES hunting a gang of thugs who left a man in a coma have released images of a man who may hold vital information. more...

Why did no one tell us the facts about mental health unit?

WORRIED parents living near a secure mental health unit from which paedophile rapist Patrick Cash escaped 11 days ago have spoken of their fears. more...

Get hit for six by free cricket tickets offer

HOWZAT! Community groups, schools and charities are being given the chance to claim hundreds of free tickets for the Essex Ford Southend Cricket Festival. more...

Recycling brainwave bags £200

DYNAMIC youngsters proved they were keen to be green by stashing their trash for charity. more...

Lee’s star turn for children with HIV

LEE Mead made a surprise appearance at Priory Park as part of a musical from the West End. more...

Youth council scores awards hat-trick

THE Southend Youth Council has gained another national award - its third in as many years. more...

Designer loos will bring great relief

SOMETHING rather weird, not to mention downright uncomfortable, is happening on Southend seafront. more...

Survivor Scarlett’s big bash

A YOUNG cancer survivor danced the afternoon away at a big bash to celebrate her 11th birthday. more...

Iceland not going anywhere

BOSSES at Iceland have reassured Canvey more...

Canvey seafront plan welcomed

PLANS for regenerating Canvey seafront have been greeted enthusiastically, the leader of Castle Point Council says. more...

Futures not so bright at college

PLANS for a flagship vocational college have been scaled back because funding has fallen short by a third. more...

Search for sailor is abandoned

RESCUE teams have called off their search for a man who went missing from his tugboat. more...

Bank workers arrested in fraud probe

TWO Southend bank workers have been arrested as part of a national fraud inquiry involving the theft of more than £50,000. more...

Peanut allergy girl dies

A TEN-YEAR-OLD girl died of a suspected peanut allergy on Southend's Golden Mile after eating at a seafront restaurant. more...

Anger as flowers go 24 hours after funeral

A GRIEVING family are demanding action and answers after flowers laid in memory of a relative disappeared less than 24 hours after he was cremated. more...

Maritime theme wins pier vote

RESIDENTS and visitors to Southend Pier have backed a "maritime" theme for the famous landmark's redevelopment. more...

Sports village plans to be discussed in secret

COUNCIL chiefs have been accused of secrecy over plans for Basildon's sports village. more...

CCTV may help find club attackers

DETECTIVES hunting a gang of thugs who left a man in a coma have released images of a man who may hold vital information. more...

Southend seafront loos scandal

The Echo's Chief Features Writer, TOM KING, mourns Southend seafront's vanishing public loos more...

Brothel raid: Four arrests

FOUR people were arrested after police swooped on a suspected brothel. more...

Updated: £1.3m payout for girl’s brain injury

A FAMILY has won a multimillion-pound payout from Basildon Hospital after their daughter was starved of oxygen at birth. more...

Stamping thug left man brain damaged

A THUG who repeatedly stamped on a man's head and bragged about it has been jailed for three years and seven months. more...

Jailed footballer wins £14,000 wages payout

GRAYS Athletic has been told to pay five months wages to disgraced footballer Ashley Sestanovich. more...

Billy boosts our Paul's protest song

more...

Talking head makes Chinese connection

THE headteacher of a Canvey school headed to the Far East to take part in a special half-term visit. more...

Koopa car crash

Essex chart sensations Koopa nearly took their new rock 'n' roll lifestyle too far when they were involved in a car crash. more...

Killer tries for compensation

A MAN who survived the Ladbroke Grove rail crash claims the horrific ordeal turned him into a killer - and he's now seeking more than £300,000 in compensation. more...

Can Southend afford unaffordable homes?

Southend appears to be facing a significant housing crisis. A shortage of starter homes and soaring property prices pushing houses way beyond the reach of many young people. more...

Dear Gordon... Essex's pleas to new PM

NEW Prime Minister Gordon Brown will start his first day on the job reading an open letter from the leader of Essex County Council. more...

Echo Sport

Bopara set for Esex return

ESSEX all-rounder Ravinder Bopara could make a shock comeback to the Eagles side in Thursday night's Twenty20 Cup clash with Surrey. more...

Essex Cricket league 2nd XI

Division One: Horndon on the Hill dropped a place to Chingford after losing by 101 runs to their rivals at home. more...

Essex Cricket League 3rd XI

Division One: Westcliff suffered defeat as Harold Wood picked up their first won of the season. more...

Essex Cricket League 4th XI

Premier Division: Basildon & Pitsea took 10 points from their four-wicket defeat at home to Gidea Park & Romford. more...

Kent angry after rain ruins Essex clash

KENT have hit out at the England and Wales Cricket Board after their Twenty20 Cup match with Essex was cut to just five overs a side by rain - despite ending in bright sunshine. more...

Trinity see off Rochford challenge

In the Premier Division of the Active Southend Evening Cricket League Trinity bowled and fielded brilliantly to defend their score of 114-5 in 12 overs and beat Rochford. more...

Gazette Features

Gordon’s no Hasselhoff, but he is a real life saver

It may not be Baywatch, but a rescue at Clacton beach can be just as dramatic. more...

Gazette News

Colchester: Cartoon strip is a competition winner for school artists

They may not have the hard edge of Batman and Spiderman, but the cartoons designed by these children from Colchester's Old Heath Community Primary School still pack a good punch. more...

Tendring: Tories turn down free laptop offer

More councillors have snubbed a scheme to get a free laptop computer. more...

Dovercourt: Firm engineering move to new site

When it comes to heavy metal one Dovercourt firm is top-of-the-pops. more...

Colchester: Hole opens up in road

An ageing sewer collapsed under the weight of storm water - causing a gaping hole to open in the middle of a busy street. more...

North Essex: Meet the chief to tell him your view

North Essex's health boss is inviting residents to come and learn more about planned changes at local hospitals. more...

Colchester: Having brolly good fun

It may well have been marching rather than singing in the rain, but the raindrops definitely kept falling on heads. more...

Colchester: Guess what we want to be when we grow up!

Youngsters had the chance to get a close look at firefighters in action during a special behind-the-scenes day. more...

Clacton: Horses given 'deadly' feed

Horses were given potentially deadly feed in a bizarre incident at a riding school. more...

Harwich: Ferry link is saved

A ferry link between Essex and Suffolk has been secured for two more seasons thanks to a partnership. more...

Great Clacton: Rita’s driving ambition realised

Pensioner Rita Hearn is driving into a new phase of her life. more...

Clacton: Jailed man claimed he was attacked by police

A man has been jailed for four months after admitting driving while disqualified and threatening behaviour towards police officers. more...

Jaywick: Couple donate bikes to family

A generous couple have made a young family's day. more...

Colchester: Effort to stop benefit fraud wins praise

Efforts to prevent and detect benefit fraud in Colchester have been praised. more...

Harwich: Tony aims to make a splash

A businessman is determined to make a splash with the re-launch of a much-loved coastal event. more...

Colchester: A new twist... now two schools could close

Colchester Garrison will be asked to make a significant cash investment to create an academy for Colchester. more...

Colchester: ‘Clean up this mess’

Criminals will be tasked with removing graffiti, under new clean-up plans for Colchester. more...

Colchester: Band ‘all shook up’ by car crash

Essex chart sensations Koopa nearly took their new rock 'n' roll lifestyle too far when they were involved in a car crash. more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard News

Needles shot at schoolchildren

HEPATITIS tests had to be given to more than a dozen teenagers after they were shot with sewing needles from a homemade blowgun at school. more...

Power to the people - banner theft was a stunt

A STOLEN banner has been returned - with a letter of apology from a new political action group. more...

No more ifs or butts - it's banned!

LIKE it or not, smoking will be banned in indoor public places in England from Sunday. more...

Come along to the Standard's surgery

THE first ever Maldon and Burnham Standard surgery will be held next week - and you're invited. more...

Claudia’s tales from the river

FOR many years, marine artist Claudia Myatt was a well-known face among Burnham's sailing fraternity. more...

Top honour awarded to people’s champion

A TIRELESS champion for Burnham and its people has received a lifetime achievement award for 2006. more...

Coast to coast charity challenge

A COAST to coast charity cycle ride involving five people from Burnham has been a wheely big success. more...

Community shop for High Street

A ONE-STOP shop offering a range of community services in Burnham has moved a step closer. more...

Council bids for waste funding

COUNCIL chiefs are pressing ahead with a more...

Show offered family fun – despite the rain

THE weather may have been awful, but thousands of intrepid visitors still braved the rain and mud at this year's Blackwater Country Show. more...

Strawberry picking race raises £1,000 for wildlife trust

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

Air your views on Tiptree’s open spaces

ARE you happy with the number of local parks and children's play areas? more...

Flyer's 10,000th passenger

THE Danbury Flyer has celebrated picking up its 10,000th passenger. more...

Chains of Office on new shoulders

BURNHAM has welcomed a new mayor and deputy after they were unanimously appointed by the town council. more...

£17,500 grant follows award for school

A PRIMARY school is celebrating after scooping a double whammy of good news. more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard Sport

Cricket: Weather the only winner in Tillingham matches

THE wet weather at the weekend took its toll on Tillingham's scheduled matches, only the 2nd team being able to complete their game, away to Ekco Monarchs & Trojans. more...

Cricket: Frustration as Sports rivals all play and win

BURNHAM Sports 2nd XI continued their push for promotion with an emphatic ten-wicket win over Eastwood at Millfield. more...

Cricket: Maldon's primary pupil invitation

MALDON Cricket Club, in conjunction with Plume School and Maldon District Council, is inviting 40 teams from local primary schools to participate in its annual Kwik Cricket Festival. more...

Black belts for two Maldon karate-ka

TWO members of Maldon Higashi Karate Club passed their black belt gradings at Higashi Karate Kai chief instructor Peter Spanton's dojo in London, on Saturday. more...

Cycling: 94 take part in Maldon ten-mile open

MALDON & District Cycling Club's open ten-mile time trial on the Steeple course took place on Saturday, with a good field of 94 riders. more...

Showers brought family's birds home

MALDON and District Pigeon Club had six members sending 68 birds to Saturday's Essex Central Federation race, from Ripon, North Yorkshire. more...

Sailing: Race honoured Crouch YC's 100th

DESPITE the rain and almost wintery weather conditions, last weekend was a busy one on the Crouch. more...

Road Runner powers back from injury

TIPTREE Road Runner James Haskey-Jones, in his first race since a serious foot injury, finished a superb fifth in the tough 13-mile Mersea "Round the Island" race, in a time of 1:28. more...

Darts: Sandwich theft didn't distract from semis thrills

SOMEBODY stole a platter of sandwiches from the sports bar while teams played for a place in the Dengie Triangle Trebles finals. more...

Call to women cricketers

MALDON Ladies are a new cricket team who are always interested in recruiting new players. more...

Maldon Town takes aim at premiership

AFTER the promotion fiasco of last season, Maldon Town have announced they will be gunning for a place in the Ryman League premier division this time around. more...