Stories for 15 July 2007

Billericay Weekly News News

Travellers not involved in mass land purchase

COUNCIL chiefs have moved to allay fears Crays Hill travellers are moving to Brentwood.   more...

Brentwood Weekly News News

Travellers not involved in mass land purchase

COUNCIL chiefs have moved to allay fears Crays Hill travellers are moving to Brentwood.   more...

Echo News

Firefighters free trapped girl

A YOUNG girl had to be prized free by firefighters after she caught stuck in railings.   more...

Tesco open as usual after security scare

TESCO stores across South Essex are open as usual following a security alert.   more...

Hearty riders get on their bikes from London to Southend

THOUSANDS of cyclists showed off their pedal power to complete an epic race for charity. Braving saddlesores, cramps and the occasional downpour, more than 3,000 cyclists took part in the London to Southend bike ride.   more...

Roaring off for hospice funds

MOTORCYCLISTS braved the rain to honour the memory of a ten-year-old boy and help raise cash for a children's charity.   more...

Girl at a barbeque is trapped in railings

A YOUNG girl had to be prised free by firefighters after she became stuck in railings.   more...

Hair-raising pier event was a great day out

SOUTHEND Pier was brought to life at the weekend with music, dancing and crazy hairstyles.   more...

Chef jailed for kidnap attempt

A MAN who tried to kidnap a schoolgirl as she walked along a street has been locked up for three-and-a-half-years.   more...

MP Smith behind store campaign

BASILDON and East Thurrock MP Angela Smith has thrown her weight behind a campaign to crack down on violence towards shop workers.   more...

Trial date set for man who denies killing his partner

A MAN faces trial after pleading not guilty to   more...

Arsonists set train carriage on fire

SIX people arrested after a train carriage was set on fire have been released.   more...

Gazette News

Harwich: 100 firefighters tackle warehouse inferno

A huge blaze has torn through an industrial park, destroying two warehouses and forcing residents in stay indoors to avoid fumes.   more...

Lawford: Record crowds flock to Tendring Show

A record crowd flocked to the ever popular Tendring Show.   more...