Stories for 27 July 2007

Billericay Weekly News News

Crippling debt closes centre

A community centre crippled by debt has closed.   more...

Billericay Weekly News Sport

Town welcome home hero Elder as Blues force draw

Billericay Town 0 Brighton & Hove Albion 0   more...

Braintree And Witham Times News

Councillor warns of lack of flood defences

Flood defences in Braintree need to be invested in to avoid a major disaster, a councillor warned.   more...

Persistence pays off as post box is replaced

VOCAL villagers have won a fight to get a post box returned to a rural village, after it was removed more than six months ago.   more...

New book for showbiz biographer

A renowned showbiz biographer who writes in a Little Sampford barn has launched his latest book.   more...

Brentwood Weekly News News

Brewery plan fails

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a brewery 100 metres from homes have been ditched in the face of fierce opposition.   more...

Pupils try out sweet taste of their business success

PUPILS competed in a business contest which would have made Sir Alan Sugar proud.   more...

120 homes are a step closer

A PLAN for 120 new homes on the site of the former St Charles treatment centre in Brentwood has moved a step closer.   more...

Brentwood Weekly News Sport

Herongate conquer Rettendon

T Rippon Division 7   more...

Brentwood workers take on triathlon challenge

NO fewer than seven members of staff at Brentwood company Commercial First are to take part in the demanding London Triathlon on August 4 and 5.   more...

Echo Business

Wooden fencing crisis

A BIT short of signed Harry Potter first editions?   more...

Smoke ban helps, say pubs

SALES in two major pub chains have increased since the smoking ban, easing fears of a disaster for the industry.   more...

Matching salons!

TELL Richard Sodeau a mother-in-law joke and the chances are he won't see the funny side of it.   more...

Kevin got the chair

A 19TH century barber's chair from New York, unique in this country, sets the style for a new business with its feet planted firmly in the 21st century.   more...

Echo News

Ford drivers beware

FORD drivers are being warned to lock away their cars after a spate of grille thefts.   more...

Housing group may be without a home

A FIRM set up to manage Basildon's 1,200 council houses could be left homeless itself.   more...

Graffiti yobs must pay

AN MP spearheading a campaign to change the law over punishment for graffiti vandals has brought his fight to the House of Commons.   more...

Badgers pleased with their new planters

RESIDENTS on a Grays estate are celebrating after the installation of giant flower pots that will help give their area its own identity.   more...

Camera talent contest

PHOTOGRAPHERS are being urged to take pictures of Southend's arcitecture.   more...

Police hunt man over kidnap attempt

POLICE are hunting a man who tried to drag a teenage girl into his car.   more...

Thug steals woman's shopping trolley

A THUG pushed a shopper to the floor and grabbed her trolley in a frightening robbery.   more...

School's ambitious plans

A GRAMMAR school has revealed an ambitious   more...

Updated: Blaze sweeps through flats

FIRE ripped through a block of flats after a man's television set exploded in flames.   more...

Councillor's fury at "dirty" park campaign

A TOP councillor has hit out at claims that Gloucester Park is falling into rack and ruin.   more...

Hunt for phone box gang

THIEVES have been smashing their way into phone boxes and stealing hundreds of pounds.   more...

Start of mini-town?

NEARLY 200 homes could be packed into the site of a former school.   more...

Motorcyclist killed in hit and run

A BIKER has been killed in a hit and run crash.   more...

Wrong sand in play pit turns tots orange

IRATE parents are complaining their children are turning a curious shade of orange after using a playground sandpit.   more...

Third road plan gets a boost from council

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a £70million toll road between Canvey and Thurrock have moved a step forward with a report that says they are economically viable.   more...

Ex-Royal bodyguard is acquitted of gun fracas

A FORMER Royal Protection officer who held a gun to a press photographer's head has walked free from court.   more...

Restaurants get cleanliness ratings

RESTAURANTS and cafes in Southend are being given star ratings to show how clean they are.   more...

I chased my dream, and now I’m up for an award

A WOMAN'S determination to fulfil a teenage ambition has led to her being nominated for an award.   more...

Enterprising youngsters donate profits

ENTERPRISING school pupils have made sure   more...

£6,300 grant for club to train DJs

TEENAGERS in Basildon can learn to DJ thanks to more than £6,000 of Government money.   more...

Fun when the sun goes down

SUNDOWN Multimedia returns to Southend this Sunday, with another night packed full of music, poetry and visuals.   more...

Tribute to The King

A MINUTE'S silence to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley will open a new stage show as it premieres at the Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff.   more...

Suspense help continue Palace rep season

ABSENT Friends continues the Palace Theatre's summer rep season next week with edge of your seat suspense and intrigue.   more...

Sheltered homes plan for Leigh

A SHELTERED accommodation block with a roof garden could be built on a site which already has permission for 22 flats and two homes.   more...

Green masterplan for Southend

A PAIR of wind turbines with viewing platforms could boost eco-tourism in Southend, as part of an alternative regeneration package drawn up by environmental campaigners.   more...

East Beach work starts

WORK is under way on a £40,000 programme of improvements to the sea wall at Shoebury's East Beach.   more...

Town looks at its blooming best for the judges

VOLUNTEERS made sure Rayleigh town centre was looking its best when judges for the Anglia in Bloom competition came to visit.   more...

Photo shop wants flat as studio

A BUSY photographic shop in Rayleigh High Street could expand if its plans win council app-   more...

Five teenagers arrested over fire in toilet

FIVE teenagers have been arrested after two female police community support officers were locked in a smoke-filled toilet block in Priory Park.   more...

Thieves steal paperboy's bike

A HARD-WORKING paperboy has been hit hard by thieves who stole his bike while he was on his round.   more...

Landlord stung by hefty royalties rap

A LANDLORD said he felt unfairly treated after he returned from holiday to face a hefty High Court bill.   more...

Country's hopes in our Sally's hands

THE success of Great Britain's athletes at the forthcoming World University Games could well be in the hands of a Leigh physiotherapist.   more...

Essex County Standard News

Homes: is this crisis point?

Colchester could be about to hit a repossessions crisis, it has been claimed.   more...

Protesters unite at phone mast plans

Schools and residents have united in opposition to plans for a mobile phone mast in Lexden.   more...

Campaigners call for new bike bridge

A CAMPAIGN group fears pedestrians may be injured after a path is set to be used by both pedestrians and cyclists.   more...

Gazette Features

Scouting ...100 years old and thriving

Today 40,000 Scouts from all over the world are descending on Essex for the 21st World Scout Jamboree.   more...

Gazette News

Colchester: Way cleared for new traveller site

The last planning obstacle to the creation of a new travellers' site for Colchester has been cleared.   more...

Tiptree: Thief sent to prison

Two charges of theft were enough to send a prolific shoplifter to prison.   more...

Colchester : Police to crack down on teen fire-starters

Teenage fire-starters are making a beauty-spot a no-go area.   more...

Lexden: Schools in bid to halt mast plan

Schools and residents have united against plans for a phone mast in Lexden.   more...

Halstead: Roadworks headache

Roadworks are causing mayhem for traders and pedestrians on a busy high street.   more...

Essex: Hunt for woman moves to county

Police are hoping the Essex public will help trace a woman who has not been seen for nearly a month.   more...

Colchester: Town facing repossession pressure?

Colchester could be about to hit a repossessions crisis.   more...

Birch: ‘Someone must know who did it’

Residents are being urged to look after their village after a spate of graffiti attacks.   more...

Tendring: Charity group bid to help problem dogs

Troubled dogs will be given a second chance at a new rehabilitation group.   more...

Clacton: Tearful Len is frisked in street

A war veteran was frisked by police in the street after his wallet chain set off a shop alarm.   more...

Clacton: Boycott call over circus animal acts

An animal welfare campaigner has called for the public to boycott a circus that uses tigers, lions and other animals.   more...

Jaywick: Agency set to pick flood study team

A company responsible for carrying out a flood study in Jaywick is set to be appointed next month.   more...

Colchester: Joint path use fears

A campaign group fears pedestrians may be injured after a path is set to be used by both pedestrians and cyclists.   more...

Colchester: Cyclists sought in murder hunt

Two bike-riding men could hold vital clues as to who killed 24-year-old Helen Maughan, murder detectives have revealed.   more...

Tendring: MP takes up fight for coastal bus

Bosses at bus firm First have responded to North Essex's MP after he raised concerns over plans to axe the company's service to Brightlingsea.   more...

Great Oakley: Just the ticket for sake of safety

Police are planning a sustained campaign to crack down on illegally parked cars in a village.   more...

Mistley, Harwich: Sailor dies during race

An international sailing champion and author has died after suffering a heart attack during a race.   more...

Essex: County loses out on heart help

Better access to treatment for patients recovering from heart attacks would help save lives, a medical charity claims.   more...

Harwich: Counting down for park party

Party time is almost here!   more...

Little Oakley: Council puzzled by parish poll bill

The election costs for a parish council that did not hold a poll has caused a shock.   more...

Clacton: GP suspended by medical council

A doctor is to be suspended from a north Essex practice for misconduct.   more...

North Essex: Campus taster for pupils

Pupils started the summer holidays by trying out life on campus.   more...

Colchester: Threat to lifeline for the homeless

A lifeline for Colchester's homeless is under threat, bosses have warned.   more...

Colchester: Businesses flock to town

A bid to lure hundreds of office jobs from the City of London to Colchester is being hailed a success.   more...

Colchester: Paratrooper’s ‘slur’ on regiment

A Colchester-based paratrooper was criticised for damaging the reputation of his regiment.   more...

Gazette Sport

Tenpin bowling: Dom's hungry for ranking points

Tenpin bowling star Dominic Barrett is in the hunt for European ranking points after jetting out to Barcelona.   more...

Harwich And Manningtree Standard News

Mistley: Having Fun With Horses

AN All for Fun day has gone down a storm in Mistley for the 14th year running.   more...

Dovercourt: Lifeguard Courses On Offer

DO you have what it takes to be a lifeguard?   more...

Manningtree: Posties Go Green

EARLY risers had a delivery with a difference.   more...

Harwich: Movie Legends Are ComingTo Town

FILM fans are in for a double bill of British movies in the company of two silver screen legends.   more...

Dovercourt: Fond Farewell To Staff

A FOND farewell has been bid to two members of staff at a primary school.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard News

Motorists' anger at road block after tragic death

POLICE officers dealing with a fatal road accident in which a   more...

Langford industrial park set for inquiry

PLANS for an industrial park in Langford will now go to a public inquiry after the developers lodged an appeal.   more...

Pub is closed for alleged drug deals and use

A PUB has been closed after a police operation discovered it was being used for drug dealing and use.   more...

Council outlines hospital and vocational centre plans

PLANS for a new vocational centre and a community hospital are set to dominate Maldon District Council's agenda in the coming months.   more...

Suddenly KT sees Althorne

IT'S official - Althorne company GreenSteps has been appointed adviser on green matters to a megastar.   more...

Obituary: Praise for man of Maldon

ERIC Bannister, who served more than 40 years on Maldon's councils, has died.   more...

Police seized Class A drugs in morning raid

CLASS A drugs were discovered by police during a dawn raid.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard Sport

Start of an annual sailing event

The weekend of July 14 and 15 saw the first ever single-handed open meeting held at Maldon Yacht Club. A total of 15 boats from three different clubs took part and was made up of two Blazes, three Musto Skiffs, a Laser Vortex, a Laser EPS, a Contender, six standard Lasers and a Laser Radial.   more...

Good sailing in East Anglian Week

A week of unseasonal weather is fast becoming the norm for East Anglian Week and the 2007 edition did not attempt to buck this trend.   more...

Jamie's PB in Harwich 5K

The Harwich 5K once again proved a successful event for Tiptree Road Runners as Jamie Fairfull set another personal best on his way to finish second overall in the series, Laura Shewbridge broke the club senior ladies record and three other runners set personal bests.   more...

Colchester too strong for Swifts in friendly

Colchester United fielded a full first team squad in their friendly at Heybridge Swifts, which the Championship side won 3-0.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Estate residents celebrate

RESIDENTS on a Grays estate are celebrating after the installation of planters that help give their area its own identity.   more...

Court appearance after knife incident

A 19-year-old factory worker was due to appear in court today (Friday).   more...

Fatal death crash at Thurrock A13 junction

A BIKER has been killed in a hit and run crash.   more...

Missing man and £600,000

POLICE are hunting a man who disappeared at the same time £600,000 went missing from his Thurock employers.   more...

Sibley and Hearne

KELLY Sibley formerly of Conrad Road, Stanford-le-Hope, married Peter Hearne of Newbury in Cuba on July 5. The couple now live in Berkshire.   more...

Out with the birds

A FAMILY fun day at the RSPB Rainham marshes near Purfleet will be just the ticket for nature enthusiasts.   more...

Steel yourself for musical experience

YOUNGSTERS can soak up a carnival atmosphere by learning how to play the steel drums at a workshop next week.   more...

Mums deserve better

Reporter EMMA PALMER recently returned to work after giving birth at Basildon Hospital, which is often much maligned. Here she looks back at the expereince and gives her verdict on what needs to be done to make things better....   more...

Borough folk get green message

BOROUGH people are being encouraged to Freecycle' instead of throwing unwanted items away.   more...

Young winners

WINNERS of Thurrock Council's Noise Action Week poster campaign have been announced.   more...

Manor celebration

Staff and pupils at Manor Infant and Nursery School in Dickens Avenue,Tilbury, had the perfect end to the school year as Ofsted have praised them as an outstanding school.   more...

Residents battle to stop developmnt

PURFLEET residents are determined to cling to "their last bit of green" as they fight against a housing development near North Road.   more...

Ex royal cop cleared of gun and chase charges

A FORMER Royal Protection officer who held a gun to a photographer's head has walked   more...

Family pledge court fight over son's death

A THURROCK family have pledged to fight in the civil courts to get 'justice' for their 12 year old son who died after being in collision with a car driven by a disabled driver.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Daggers visit as sides take shape in pre-season games

THURROCK play host to Football League new boys Dagenham and Redbridge on Saturday in the pick of the weekend's pre-season friendlies.   more...

  
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