Stories for 10 August 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

A new face at the NHS

An NHS Trust is set to take on a new chief executive to continue improving finances.   more...

Drivers' lucky escape

Drivers had a lucky escape after a three-car pile-up in Hatfield Peverel.   more...

Enjoy the summer

Youngsters in Braintree are being advised to enjoy the summer holiday despite three attacks in as many weeks.   more...

New houses for Cressing

A new housing development could be in the running for Cressing.   more...

Another town centre bank to close

A second bank is set to close its doors in Braintree town centre.   more...

Foot and mouth: devastating

A ban on the movement of livestock due to the Foot and Mouth disease outbreak will be "devastating" for the farming industry in Braintree district if it continues, the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has said.   more...

Health care up for sale

The health care needs of Braintree are being "put up for bidding", a pharmacist has said.   more...

£300,000 revamp for hall

A village hall has been refurbished as part of a £5million project.   more...

Echo News

Partner's heartbreak at biker's death

THE PARTNER of a biker killed in a road crash is still coming to terms with losing the love of her life.   more...

We’re living with grot, while Leigh is cleaner

SOUTHEND Council has been accused of neglecting street cleaning in Westcliff, paying more attention to neighouring Leigh.   more...

Flats scheme set for rejection

PLANS for a three and four- storey block of 18 flats on the site of a derelict snooker club, in Eastwood, could be rejected by Southend councillors.   more...

Bob’s way out of a tight spot

A LAINDON man who retired three times has started work again designing and selling turntables to help people park cars.   more...

Partner still coming to terms with death

THE PARTNER of a biker killed in a road crash on the A13, near Grays, is still coming to terms with losing the love of her life, a police officer has told the Echo.   more...

Improved school results are still not good enough

THE results of this year's Statutory Assessment tests have had a mixed reaction in Thurrock, despite local children showing continued improvement.   more...

Friendship is key to wedded bliss

FRIENDSHIP is the most important part of a happy and long marriage, a couple celebrating their diamond wedding say.   more...

Stop the pickpockets!

POLICE are handing out free security devices to shoppers to help stop pickpockets.   more...

Fundraisers urged to run for hospices

CANVEY will be awash with runners next month all trying to achieve their personal best times for charity.   more...

Summer activity for kids

TEENAGERS perfected their slam dunks during a one-off basketball day on Canvey.   more...

Have your say over playground revamps

TWO children's playgrounds in Benfleet and Canvey are set to receive a £200,000 revamp.   more...

MP Spink vows to fight controversial tanks plan

CASTLE Point MP Bob Spink has revealed there are 9,000 signatures on a petition against the expansion of the Calor Gas, on Canvey.   more...

Housing leaflets row

MEMBERS of a tenants' group opposing the transfer of Castle Point Council's housing stock to Swan Housing claim the borough council is withholding vital information from them.   more...

Clot-busting drugs have saved my life

A WOMAN was back home within two weeks of suffering a stroke after clot-busting drugs at Southend Hospital stopped the symptoms becoming more serious.   more...

Cash stolen from homeless centre

THIEVES broke into a struggling charity day centre and stole hundreds of pounds set aside to buy food for the homeless.   more...

How police aim to combat pickpockets

POLICE are handing out free security devices to shoppers to help stop pickpockets.   more...

Backland housing plans are refused

PLANS for backland development on the long rear gardens of houses in Trinity Road, Rayleigh, have been refused under delegated powers by Rochford District Council planning officers.   more...

Jack wins place at rock school

A BUDDING Stanford-le-Hope musician has been given a boost after winning a place at "rock school".   more...

Mayor opens post office

A new post office has opened in a WH Smith store in Grays town centre.   more...

Here is the newts

A MAN found dozens of rare newts sheltering under the decking in his back garden.   more...

Gazette News

North Essex: Missing teen - boyfriend's plea

The boyfriend of missing teenager Natasha Coombs was due to make a desperate appeal for her safe return today.   more...

St Osyth: Leave our fences alone, say owners

Trouble is brewing at a holiday park over an order to remove fences which surround on-site caravans.   more...

North Essex: Boyfriend appeals for Natasha to come home

THE last words missing Dovercourt teenager Natasha Coombs said to her boyfriend were that she loved him.   more...

Gazette Sport

Colchester need another victory

Each weekend brings new pressure for Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

White House owners say goodbye

OWNERS of a popular restaurant are moving on to pastures new.   more...

Clear your flat or else

Fire victims may have to wait a year before returning home and their belongings will be 'disposed of' if they fail to collect them in the meantime.   more...

Deers removed from roadside

Life-sized deer statues have been removed after they were deemed to be on county council land.   more...

Harwich And Manningtree Standard News

Dovercourt: Sunshine Superfest

VISITORS to Dovercourt's Party in the Park enjoyed themselves amid perfect weather.   more...

Dovercourt: Missing teen - boyfriend's Plea

THE last words missing Dovercourt teenager Natasha Coombs said to her boyfriend were that she loved him.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard News

MALDON WYCKE WI

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Thurrock Gazette News

Partner's heartbreak at biker's death

THE PARTNER of a biker killed in a road crash is still coming to terms with losing the love of her life.   more...

Crews tackle huge rubbish blaze

THE cause of a large rubbish fire in Botany Way, Purflet, that raged through last evening into the early hours is still being investigated.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Torquay Preview

With eight friendlies in the bag, the pre-season preparations are over and Grays Athletic now look forward to the beginning of the 2007-08 with renewed hope following the difficulties of last season.   more...