Stories for 5 July 2007

Billericay Weekly News Sport

Billericay players are part of victorious team

Writtle Minors girls under-12s have won their Essex League title and League Cup for the second successive year.   more...

Braintree And Witham Times News

More concrete plans for Straits Mill

A second application to produce concrete at Straits Mill has been submitted to the council, months after residents successfully lobbied the council to reject it.   more...

Braintree And Witham Times Sport

Football: Witham swoop for striker Ricks

Witham Town have swooped to sign one of the Ridgeons League's most highly-rated strikers.   more...

Football: Baptism of fire for Iron

Braintree Town captain Bradley Quinton is undaunted by the prospect of travelling to play rivals Havant and Waterlooville on the opening day of the new season.   more...

Football: Witham scoop record deal

Witham Town have unveiled the biggest sponsorship deal in their history.   more...

Brentwood Weekly News News

Fire causes M25 disruption at Brook Street

TRAFFIC was disrupted when the M25 was closed as firefighters tackled a blazing lorry.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

Housing waiting list rise

CHELMSFORD'S popularity as a place to live has led to a rise of nearly 50 per cent in its housing waiting list in the last decade.   more...

Brakes on cyclists

PEOPLE living in Baddow Road in Chelmsford have asked police to put the brakes on cyclists using the pavements.   more...

Lodge is to be sold off

A TREASURED community centre will be sold despite residents' calls to restore it to its former glory.   more...

Grandson admits killing

A MENTAL patient has admitted killing his 77 year old grandmother at her Galleywood home eight years ago.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Clacton: Still fiercely independent at 103

"I DON'T know why I've lived so long!"   more...

Clacton: Ann is 103!

ANN Osborne from Clacton has reached the amazing milestone of turning 103 years old.   more...

Clacton: Tribute to popular teacher

A MEMORIAL bench dedicated to a popular Clacton teacher has been unveiled.   more...

Holland-in-Sea?

FEARS have emerged for the summer seaside tourist trade after a dangerous stretch of beach was closed.   more...

Jaywick: Reisdents' regeneration idea

A COMMUNITY group in Jaywick has come up with a win-win regeneration plan.   more...

Jaywick: Clean slate for tower

A HISTORIC tower is set to open under a new guise for the summer.   more...

St Osyth: Bobby hits back

A VILLAGE bobby has defended policing in St Osyth.   more...

Clacton: Man admits gran murder

MENTAL patient Edward Dunderdale has admitted killing his grandmother.   more...

Tendring: Support wanted for police meetings

CRIMEFIGHTERS have revealed their disappointment at the number of residents attending meetings where they can play a part in how their areas are policed.   more...

Holland-on-Sea: Roll up, Roll up!

A SEASIDE primary has been awarded £9,300 to bring the big top to town.   more...

Echo Business

Company's first batch of biodiesel

THE first batches of biodiesel are being pumped after a green fuel company finally got approval to start production.   more...

On top of health and safety

HEALTH and Safety is a phrase that even the most amiable owner or manager of a small business will often spit out with venom.   more...

Echo Education

Youngsters hit high note at music festival

MORE than 1,000 youngsters from across Thurrock have been hitting the right note at infant and junior music festivals at the Civic Hall, Grays.   more...

Teacher retires after 37 years at school

A POPULAR junior school teacher, who has seen generations of families pass through her classroom, is retiring after 37 years.   more...

Echo News

Radio station pulls off Sir Patrick coup

A COMMUNITY radio station aiming for the stars will be interviewing renowned TV astronomer Sir Patrick Moore on air tomorrow night.   more...

Updated: Town centre attack

A MAN was found unconscious with serious head injuries inside a bar in the early hours of today.   more...

Man arrested for possessing drugs

A SOUTHEND man arrested in Cheltenham on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs is back in Essex Police custody.   more...

Mark’s battle to get back in the groove

GET your blood pressure checked, Mark White urges me. Evidently, it's the first thing he says to most people when he meets them.   more...

Wacky racers rev up for Crumball Rally in old bangers

A GROUP of old friends have reunited after 20 years to participate in a rally which prides itself in the poor quality of its cars.   more...

College holds awards night

HUNDREDS of students gathered with friends and families for an award ceremony celebrating their success at South East Essex College over the past 12 months.   more...

Exploding pen nearly blinded Daniel

A YOUNG boy was almost blinded when a joke pen exploded in his face.   more...

2,700 properties in danger of flooding

A PUBLIC exhibition of plans to manage flood risks over the next 100 years is being staged in Southend later this month.   more...

Museum's1940s theme day

THE Castle Point Transport Museum is organising a 1940s theme day and is looking for people to share any wartime experiences.   more...

Mum ready to fight mobile phone giant

A YOUNG mother has vowed to fight the installation of a mobile phone mast in the heart of a residential area.   more...

No interest shown in landmark Kursaal

SOUTHEND'S famous Kursaal amusement centre is still in limbo, as its new owners are failing to attract new tenants.   more...

Street festival hits town

A STREET festival with performers and parades will take over Southend.   more...

Activity day lets children go all artistic

INFANT school pupils have been taking part in an annual arts festival to encourage them to express themselves through art.   more...

PC spat at by yob who beat partner

A MAN who spat in a female police officer's face as he was arrested for attacking his ex-girlfriend has been sentenced to a community order.   more...

Arrested man due in court

A SOUTHEND man arrested in Cheltenham on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs is back in Essex Police custody.   more...

Tube derailment causes chaos

A LONDON Underground train has derailed prompting chaos for thousands of commuters.   more...

Bill takes over at island Rotary

CANVEY Rotary Club has welcomed a new president.   more...

Updated: Leigh horror crash

A MOTORIST has spoken of his terror after a rush-hour crash at a "dangerous" junction in Leigh.   more...

Updated: Council lets travellers stay

TRAVELLERS were re-   more...

Booze ban could be introduced in Leigh

A PROPOSED booze ban could go ahead in Leigh after it won the support of the town council.   more...

Pub ladies' gifts to sick kids

THE Neptune children's ward at Southend Hospital has received a donation of 23 computer games and two Wii games systems worth £600 from the North Thameside Ladies' Auxiliary.   more...

Alex has become president

THE Neptune children's ward at Southend Hospital has received a donation of 23 computer games and two Wii games systems worth £600 from the North Thameside Ladies' Auxiliary.   more...

Jazz singer Melly dies

JAZZ singer and author George Melly has died. He was 80.   more...

Bugs hitch hits waste plant bid

ENDANGERED insects have delayed the decision over a massive waste plant in Basildon.   more...

£8m hospital car park takes shape

WORK on Basildon Hospital's new £8million multi-storey car park is well under way, with the skeleton steel frame now in place.   more...

Long-awaited pool repairs running late

A SWIMMING pool that has been closed since January for £200,000 worth of repairs will be shut until August because of delays in the work.   more...

‘Watch’ out for bargains at Joyce’s big sale

STALWART fundraiser Joyce Long is setting up a charity sale in her back garden in aid of Southend Hospital.   more...

Rare disease made Jean's nose disintegrate

A DARK shadow on the bridge of her nose was the first indication Jean Mitty had of her life-threatening illness.   more...

‘The host with the most’ laid to rest

LOCAL legend Denny Knott was fondly remembered by friends and family as his colourful life was laid to rest.   more...

It’s time to clean up local parks!

PARALYMPIC champion Danny Crates has teamed up with MP Angela Smith to launch a campaign to clean up Thurrock's parks.   more...

Why Essex has gone dairy free

WHILE David Attenborough laments the threat of extinction hanging over many species of creature, it looks as if one type of animal has already joined the dodo in south Essex - the dairy cow.   more...

Till-snatchers strike at store

THIEVES helped themselves to cash in two more supermarket till grabs.   more...

Renaissance Southend: Make it more open

SOUTHEND Council leader Nigel Holdcroft has called on urban regeneration company Renaissance Southend to be more transparent.   more...

Council: No new airshow sponsor

SOUTHEND Council has denied claims it is looking for a new sponsorship partner for its annual airshow.   more...

Overwhelming objections to homes plan

JUST one per cent of respondents to a council housing plan support the allocation of 1,800 homes to be built in Rayleigh.   more...

The Ant finds a new home

AN eco-campaigner awaiting trial has finally found a new bail address - after beind remanded in custody to escape his girlfriend's allergy-causing cats.   more...

Tributes flood in for jazz and blues star George Melly

LEGENDARY jazz singer and author George Melly has died, at the age of 80.   more...

Updated: Councils to merge rubbish collections?

RUBBISH collections in Basildon, Castle Point and Brentwood could be merged, the Echo can reveal.   more...

Echo Sport

Wickford eye some fun in the sun

After weeks of wet misery, forecasters are predicting a rare fine Saturday for tomorrow's Shepherd Neame League programme.   more...

Pettini officially given Essex captain’s job

MARK Pettini has been named as the 23rd captain in Essex's 131-year history.   more...

Essex all set for Lord’s mission

ESSEX meet Middlesex at Lord's this evening in front of a 20,000-plus crowd with the action scheduled to commence at 5.30 pm.   more...

Eagles aiming to clip Hawks' wings

ESSEX go into tonight's Twenty20 Cup clash with the Hampshire Hawks knowing only a win can keep them in the running to make it through to finals day for the second season running.   more...

Afternoon delight as Rochford join last 8

ROCHFORD Hundred stormed into the quarter-finals of the top Essex team competition, the Thornton Cup, with a convincing home win over arch local rivals Thorpe Hall.   more...

Essex County Standard News

Kidney transplant boy in pole position

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Colchester school's major revamp

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Mum wins rights for daughter

A DEVOTED mother is celebrating a hard-fought victory to win her daughter the support she needs to go to university.   more...

Unique service resurrected after 500 years

AN extraordinary service is to be held for the first time in more than 500 years.   more...

Please Keep Your Dogs on Leads

DOG owners are being asked to put their pets on leads when walking in certain areas of High Woods Country Park.   more...

The Swish of the Curtain

VERY few people forget their favourite book as a child.   more...

Television Star Coming to Colchester

A TELEVISION star is coming to Colchester to help house hunters create their dream homes.   more...

Gazette News

St Osyth: Controversial fence gets pulled down

Vandals pulled down a controversial fence outside a village priory.   more...

Essex: Alleged smugglers may be from county

Two men who claim to be from Essex have been arrested as part of a multi-million pound cocaine seizure.   more...

Dovercourt: It’s all coming up roses on the cliff

Plans are moving ahead to bring some colour to seafront cliff tops.   more...

West Bergholt: Village farewell to tragic Daniel

An entire village is expected to turn out today to mourn the loss of an 11-year-old schoolboy.   more...

Earls Colne: Kitchen fire leaves mum and toddler homeless

A young mum and her child have been left homeless following a kitchen fire.   more...

Colchester: Firms battle back after huge blaze

It was one of the biggest fires in the history of Colchester.   more...

Holland: Summer closure shock for resort

Fears have emerged for Holland's summer tourist trade, following the closure of a dangerous stretch of beach.   more...

Colchester: Enough's enough!

A family have lost their patience after 25 years of raw sewage leaking into their garden.   more...

Tube derailment

Hundreds of people are trapped after a train derailment on the London Underground.   more...

Colchester: Teenage care home - don't demonise us

The director of a firm looking to open a care home for children called on residents opposed to the plans "not to demonise the children we care for".   more...

Colchester: Mayor licked

A guide dog gave Colchester's mayor a slobbery thank-you for highlighting the dangers of being dazzled by the sun.   more...

Halstead: Biker killed in collision

A motorcyclist has died after his bike was in collision with a car.   more...

Colchester: Toxic algae found at lake

A boating lake has been ruled off-limits after the discovery of potentially dangerous algae in the water.   more...

Wivenhoe: Homes damaged as mini-tornado hits

A freak wind ripped through a street and tore roofing off houses.   more...

Colchester: School’s hunt for new staff

A school has launched a major recruitment campaign as it fights to stave off closure by driving up standards.   more...

North Essex: What is in a Google name?

A row is brewing over a health authority's plans to change its name to a more user-friendly title.   more...

Harwich: New home nightmare

A couple's dream home was ruined after it was flooded - just hours after they moved in.   more...

Dovercourt: Traders come back to their roots

A couple have resurrected their family business because they missed their local community so much.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

Cyclists go long way round

Ambitious cyclists hope to ride more than 1000 miles- in one journey- before they turn 61.   more...

Blaze leaves mum and child homeless

A young mother and her child have been left homeless following a kitchen fire.   more...

Motorcyclist dies in collision

A motorcyclist has died after his bike was in collision with a car.   more...

Harwich And Manningtree Standard News

Dovercourt: Nostalgia Event Held at Venue

NOSTALGIA was in the air when hundreds of people attended an exhibition on war-time memorabilia.   more...

Dovercourt: Chaplin Reunion Planned in Town

THE grandson of one of the greatest film icons of the 20th century is coming to town for a family reunion.   more...

Harwich: Town Set for Dancing Celebration

BELLS will be jangling and hankies all-a-flutter when 150 stick-whacking men dance into town.   more...

Lawford: Council Secures Grant

A VILLAGE is swinging with joy after securing two grants that will pay for new play equipment for children.   more...

Great Oakley: Fun Day Set to Rock

THE finishing touches are being given to a fun day to make sure it is a success.   more...

Lawford: Community Day Hailed a Success

CUTTING crime was among a host of key messages delivered to a community at the weekend.   more...

Great Oakley: Four-Legged Friends Set To Compete

PRIZE pooches are getting ready to compete in a dog show to show to find out who is best.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard News

Cruel thieves target town's elderly

ELDERLY pensioners are suffering at the hands of criminals in Maldon who see them as a profitable target, it has been claimed.   more...

£26,000 gas bill shock for OAP

A PENSIONER got a nasty surprise when he received his latest gas bill - demanding more than £26,000.   more...

Lapdancer was tied to bed

A MAN has been jailed for 14 months after subjecting a lapdancer to a "terrifying" ordeal.   more...

Raffle boost to Harry's appeal

A CAMPAIGN to improve a disabled teenager's quality of life has got off to a flying start.   more...

Burnham is litter picking good

A CAMPAIGN to instill Pride in Burnham is set to be launched.   more...

How could they?

ROSES planted to remember a devoted villager from Great Totham were ripped up at the weekend.   more...

Blaze at pub

A PUB in Maldon has been seriously damaged by fire.   more...

Give my girl an education!

A TEN-year-old girl with special educational needs is still being "deprived of her education" following a series of blunders by the authorities.   more...

Nursing team faces cuts

FEARS are mounting for the Dengie Peninsula's Rolls Royce community nursing service.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard Sport

Pigeon-racing: Six in Essex Central Federation from Sleaford

Maldon and District Pigeon Club has six members sending 47 birds to this weekend's Essex Central Federation race from Sleaford, Lincolnshire.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Residents living in fear after petrol bomb attack

FIREBOMBERS have left residents in fear of their lives after their homes were attacked.   more...

Home search after arrests

POLICE have made a detailed search of a house in Eskley Gardens, South Ockendon, after arresting two men.   more...

Martial arts and majorettes for fete day

FRIENDS of Quarry Hill Primary are all set to hold this year's summer fete on the junior school's field.   more...

Underground derailment causes chaos

A LONDON Underground train has derailed prompting chaos for thousands of commuters.   more...

Fire causes M25 disruption

TRAFFIC was disrupted when the M25 was closed as firefighters tackled a blazing lorry.   more...

Pupils get a buzz from Bill

PUPILS at Thameside Infant School got a real buzz when BBC wildlife presenter Bill Oddie brought his buddy, the Honey Monster, to class for a special bee-themed assembly.   more...

Party in the park

SOUTH Ockendon Community Forum are all set to host a Party in the Park this month.   more...

Thurrock plays its part in emergency planning

THURROCK has played host to a conference of emergency services who got together to plan what will happen if a disaster hits the region.   more...

Bag snatch thieves target 83-year-old woman

AN ELDERLY woman was left shaken after thieves drove up behind her and snatched her handbag.   more...

Shop workers tackle would-be till raider

TWO shop workers wrestled a hammer from a would-be robber after he threatened to kill them with it if they didn't hand over money.   more...

11 taken to hospital after tube derailment

AN immediate audit of storage facilities on the Underground has been ordered amid suggestions an obstruction on the line caused a rush-hour train derailment.   more...

Thurrock school set to specialise

A SCHOOL has become a specialist college in sensory and physical needs - one of only 13 in the country.   more...

BBC star takes borough drama class

BUDDING borough actors can benefit from some free knowledge at Horndon Village Hall this week.   more...

Brave Claire at forefront of campaign

A WOMAN who has survived a double lung transplant is breathing life into a Cystic Fibrosis campaign.   more...

Cannabis smuggling won't wash

CUSTOMS officers at Tilbury Docks have seized a large haul of cannabis with a street value of almost £400,000.   more...

Sun reporter tells court of ramming

A REPORTER told how he alerted police after a frightened photographer called him to say his car had been rammed by the former Royal Protection officer he had just taken photos of.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Striker Watson relishes Grays chance

GRAYS Athletic have signed 21-year-old striker Ben Watson from Bognor Regis FC on a two year contract.   more...

Mick pledges legal battle over £2m Eastwood

THE £2million transfer of Freddy Eastwood from Southend to Wolves looks likely to provoke a legal battle between Grays Athletic and their Division One Essex neighbours.   more...

Kights delighted and ready for Freddy

FREDDY Eastwood's first appearance in a Wolverhampton Wanderers shirt will come next weekend at his former club Grays Athletic.   more...

Tracy takes British title

SPORTING a shiner for her troubles, Thurrock's Tracy Ling (right) proudly shows off the BIKMA British Championship lightweight kickboxing belt.   more...

Hammers hold the Aces

Lakeside Hammers 53, Belle Vue Aces 40   more...

  
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