Stories for 23 August 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Successful year for students in Braintree district

Schools in Braintree, Witham and Dunmow have been celebrating a successful year of GCSE results.   more...

It's all French to Kelvin

Nationally GCSE language take-up is on the decline -but one young man bucking the trend was 13 year-old Kelvin Chuffur.   more...

It's GCSE celebrations at Alec Hunter despite the rain

Alec Hunter Humanities College students ventured out in the rain today to collect their GCSE results, gathering in excited groups clutching the all important envelope.   more...

Football club charge angers pensioners

Pensioners have said they feel "victimised" by a new charge at Braintree Town Football Club to sit in the stand at their ground as the new season kicks off.   more...

The A-team

Students had reason to celebrate after another bumper crop of GCSE results.   more...

Notley High celebrate GCSE success

Standards were on the rise at Notley High School today as the GCSE results wait was finally over for both students and teachers.   more...

Tabor College -a record year

There were plenty of record breakers at Tabor School on Panfield Lane in Braintree.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

Charity's record of care success

A CHELMSFORD-based charity is celebrating another year of record-breaking success.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Comment , August 23

The statistics which show Tendring councillors and their officers are at loggerheads over planning applications puts the Gazette in something of a quandary.   more...

Postbag: Crackdowns are a let down

Those of us who clung to the belief that tax gathering was one of the more efficient functions of Tendring Council will have been disappointed to learn, so soon after the authority congratulated itself on cracking down on defaulters, that it is the worst-performing council in north-east and mid Essex.   more...

Tendring: GCSE success

THERE were tears of joy and sadness for the second week running for pupils across Tendring.   more...

Clacton: Arsonists sought

ARSONISTS have been blamed for starting a fire at a Clacton hotel while 17 people slept.   more...

Tendring: Health plans are pathetic

PLANS to close a mental health unit in North Essex have been described as pathetic, disgraceful and suicidal by councillors.   more...

Tendring: Don't drop us!

HEALTH bosses have been told the omission of Tendring in its proposed new name is unacceptable.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette Sport

Duo are jumping for joy

Brother and sister Mark and Louise Pennell will be bouncing for Britain in Sheffield.   more...

Coyle is delighted to get through

FC Clacton boss David Coyle admitted being delighted and relieved after watching his side book their place in the next round of the FA Cup.   more...

Day of tension is on the cards

Clacton's cricketers are bracing themselves for a day of tension as they aim to expel their relegation fears.   more...

Echo News

Barbie's a cue for recycling

BASILDON Council is urging residents to recycle as much rubbish as possible from their bank holiday weekend barbecues.   more...

Police hone skills at Ford Dunton

POLICE have been honing their driving skills after teaming up with motor giant Ford.   more...

Radio lifeline’s request: Raising £40k

A POPULAR charity broadcasting round-the-clock radio shows into elderly people's homes is launching a £40,000 campaign to rebuild its crumbling studios.   more...

Superstore is all set for a grand unveiling

A NEW £850,000 Comet superstore is opening in Southend tomorrow.   more...

Why shoppers won't get caught short at the Plaza

SHOPPERS will no longer have to worry about getting caught short when public toilets and baby changing facilities are opened at Victoria Plaza.   more...

Garden and factory roof plundered for metal

BUSINESSES and residents have been hit by another spate of metal thefts.   more...

Plan to replace former drill hall with flats goes to appeal

PLANS to demolish a former Army drill hall in Prittlewell and replace it with block of eight flats have gone to a planning appeal.   more...

Support for crackdown on yobs

CALLS for tougher punishments for yobs have received firm backing across South Essex.   more...

Basildon and Thurrock GCSE youngsters celebrate

STUDENTS across Basildon are celebrating bagging the district's best GCSE exam results ever.   more...

Castle Point GSCE students celebrate excellent results

Diligent students and dedicated teachers at schools across Castle Point have welcomed some of their best ever GCSE results.   more...

Students celebrate their GCSE successes

JUBILANT students have proved they are first class achievers by notching up a string of top grade GCSE results.   more...

Ashingdon remembers its battle

A MAJOR event is being planned to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of the Battle of Ashingdon.   more...

Memorial event for fish-and-chip king

A MEMORIAL concert will be held for the co-founder of one of Southend's best known fish and chip shops.   more...

Children look at nature

CHILDREN seized the chance to take a closer look at nature during an action-packed wildlife fun day.   more...

Hunt for TV stars in the maize

PARENTS took a trip down memory lane during their search to find TV favourites from the past and present in the Maize Maze.   more...

King Canute's Essex victory remembered

A VILLAGE is planning to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of King Canute's Essex triumph.   more...

New base for car safety advisers

PARENTS can pick up potentially lifesaving tips on car seat safety at a new centre in Rayleigh.   more...

Woman on trial - aged 80

AN 80-YEAR-OLD woman is to stand trial after pleading not guilty to defrauding Basildon Council out of more than £22,000 in benefits.   more...

‘999! My son won’t get up’

GETTING teenagers out of bed isn't in the job description for a police officer, yet a mum decided to call 999 when her son refused to get up.   more...

Whatever happened to the boy I rescued

A MAN who rescued an 11-year-old boy from the Thames Estuary nearly 50 years ago has appealed to Echo readers: "Please help me to find him - I'd dearly love to know how all these years turned out for him."   more...

Author's school help for parents

PARENTS will be getting top tips on how to get their children the best school places by a best-selling author.   more...

Hopes and fears of sports community

BASILDON'S MP and members of the sporting community today told of their hopes and fears after the district's sports village dream moved closer to reality.   more...

Shed some light on drug-taking youths

A FED-up resident is calling for more street lighting to help clean up a secluded alleyway plagued by late night anti-social behaviour.   more...

Baby death: Doc admits mistakes

A DOCTOR wept as she admitted making mistakes and wasting time as a baby died during labour.   more...

New college, library and health centre

A COLLEGE, library and health centre will be built on the new multi-million pound Craylands and Fryerns estate.   more...

No use crying... over spilt milk float

A MILKMAN driving a float emblazoned with the logo "delivering milk and much more" caused a hoo-ha when he smashed through a resident's garden wall - leaving a trail of semi-skimmed behind him.   more...

Student sees red at ‘useless’ bus stop

A YOUNG woman has told of her disbelief at having a bus stop right outside her house - where hardly any buses ever stop.   more...

MP plans EU Treaty rallies

CASTLE Point MP Bob Spink is spearheading plans for a series of rallies across the country to call on the Government to hold a referendum on the new EU Treaty.   more...

Locked up: Driver who caused man's death

A TEACHING assistant wept as she was locked up for 21 months for causing the death of a young father.   more...

Scaling the heights, Claire’s charity trek

A TEENAGER is preparing to climb to the top of one of the tallest mountains in the world to raise money for charity.   more...

BNP to try again in by-election

THE BNP is set to try and win a place on Southend Borough Council for the second time this year.   more...

Builder’s van goes up in flames

A QUICK- thinking resident captured the moment a builder's van went up in flames.   more...

Jamie wins role in Rent musical

A PROMISING theatre star is heading for the bright lights of the West End after securing a coveted role in the hit Broadway musical Rent.   more...

Mountain feat for fundraiser

KARIN Nicholas from Hullbridge is taking on a huge taske when she sets out on Breast Cancer Care's Ben Nevis Challenge in October.   more...

Daredevils are set for abseil test

AGE is proving to be no obstacle for people planning to take part in a high-rise challenge for the Courage for Cancer event.   more...

Open day marks care home’s 60th

A CARE home in Westcliff is marking its 60th birthday with an awareness day on Sunday, September 2.   more...

Echo Sport

Pettini confident of Essex turnaround

ESSEX captain Mark Pettini is adamant a run of good form is just around the corner.   more...

Ronnie impressed by signings

ESSEX legend Ronnie Irani has backed the county's two newest signings - Chris Wright and David Masters - to be a big success at the Ford County Ground.   more...

Ekco face uphill battle to avoid winless season

EKCO Monarchs and Trojans now have just two matches remaining to avoid the ignominy of completing a winless T.Rippon Mid-Essex League Premier Division season.   more...

Essex County Standard News

Brightlingsea bid for floating harbour office

AN innovative design has been drawn up for Brightlingsea's new harbour office.   more...

Major grant for Essex University research

A TRAILBLAZING scheme which could revolutionise the fitting of hearing aids have won a major grant.   more...

Colchester's medieval war heroes to be honoured.

COLCHESTER'S war heroes from the 15th century will be commemorated in a unique ceremony tomorrow**sat**.   more...

Colchester set for new £1 million restaurant

A QUALITY upmarket restaurant is set to open in Colchester.   more...

Gazette Features

Protect and respect all our coastal marine life

Few would question the Essex coastline coming a poor second when compared to the Philippines with its azure waters, coral reefs and exotic palm tree-lined golden bays.   more...

Gazette News

Colchester: Garden damaged as vandals strike

Vandals have wrecked a community garden created just four months ago by school pupils in Colchester.   more...

Aldham: Teenagers burgle pensioner

An 80-year-old pensioner was burgled by teenagers pretending to look for a cat.   more...

Colchester, Braintree: Councils’ marriage of convenience

Colchester and Braintree council chiefs are exploring plans to save hundreds of thousands of pounds by pooling buying power and sharing top officials.   more...

Halstead: Jungle courage commended 41 years on

A war veteran has received recognition for his service in the Malaysia jungle - 41 years after the event.   more...

North Essex: Widower calls for extra MND funds

A devoted husband who spent the past five years watching his wife fall victim to motor neurone disease has hit out at the National Health Service (NHS).   more...

Colchester: Man beat up young teenager

A man twice beat up a 14-year-old boy in the street because he found him "annoying," a court heard.   more...

Halstead: Residents’ regret as trees felled

Residents said a sad farewell to two established trees which have been felled by developers.   more...

Clacton: Washout for new fountain

A landmark water feature has again been delayed - because it is too wet.   more...

North Essex: Passing the grades for GCSEs

There were hugs and tears of joy - and sadness today.   more...

Dovercourt: Bowling rink sees double

They may look the same but twins Kay and Dawn Homan enjoy a hobby with a difference.   more...

St Osyth, Chelmsford: Chance given to man who hit PC

A man has been told to pay a police officer £100 compensation for punching him in the face.   more...

Jaywick: Seafront eyesores removed

A band of community-minded volunteers have tackled eyesores on Jaywick's seafront.   more...

Harwich: High Steward role for Chris

A date has been set for when the new High Steward of Harwich will officially take on the role.   more...

Wix, Halstead: Boss baffled as plans bid

A civil engineer has spoken out against a planning committee which rejected his proposals to provide new jobs and regenerate an area.   more...

Tendring: MP in call over budget for sea defences

Clacton's MP has called on the Prime Minister to plough money into the area's sea defences.   more...

Clacton: New committee comes under fire

A new planning committee has been criticised after failing to listen to council officers' recommendations.   more...

Clacton: Claire’s golden trip to the palace

Claire Hodgson is a real golden girl.   more...

Clacton: Hotel fire was arson

Police have confirmed that a late-night hotel fire was started deliberately.   more...

Thorrington: Care home plans allowed to grow

An even bigger residential care home will be built at a former motel in Thorrington after plans were approved.   more...

Manningtree: Historic water tower may be on the move

An historic water tower could be given by a new lease of life - by a railway museum.   more...

Great Holland, Colchester: Lauren to follow family footsteps

High-flying A -Level student Lauren Goundry will be notching up a first when she joins her elder sister at medical school.   more...

Colchester, Clacton: Steven’s tall story!

A Colchester dad is hoping sunflower power will win him a national gardening prize - and maybe even a world record.   more...

Wivenhoe: Chippy aims to be top shop in UK

A champion chippy is hoping to once again batter the opposition to prove it is the plaice to dine.   more...

Clacton: War heroes fundraising support plea

War heroes are appealing to football fans to get behind a charity contest.   more...

Colchester: Howzat! Festival stumped by weather

The annual Colchester Cricket Festival began frustratingly, with leaden skies making play difficult between Essex and Leicestershire at Castle Park.   more...

Essex: 999? Get my son out of bed!

A mother has been criticised for calling 999 because her son wouldn't get out of bed.   more...

Wivenhoe: Park booze fears

Teenage boozers are turning a skateboard park into a late-night drinking den, claim safety chiefs.   more...

Colchester: Freemasons boost hospital TV links

Essex Freemasons have strengthened their links with Colchester's charity television service.   more...

Gazette Sport

Karl confident of better times ahead

Karl Bourke is confident the Colchester Gladiators can be a competitive force in division one of the British American Football League, despite a run of defeats this season.   more...

Caroline reflects on Thai adventure

Caroline Westley admitted loving every second of her World Olympic Student Games adventure in Thailand.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

Power cuts cause annoyance

Irritated villagers want a public meeting, after four months worth of blackouts and power surges.   more...

Vandal targets Indian Takeaway

A vandal has caused misery by smashing a window.   more...

Heroin 'mixer' found on estate

A powder, thought to be a mixer for heroin, has been found on a trading estate popular with 'yobs'.   more...

GSCE mania as students get buzzy

Halstead's Ramsey College was buzzing with the excitement and nerves as pupils ripped open results with teachers standing by.   more...

Whistle-blowing ambulance manager wins tribunal

An ambulance manager has won an employment tribunal for being unfairly disciplined by bosses with grudges against him.   more...

Timber!! Old trees are felled for new houses

Residents said a sad farewell to two established trees which have been felled by developers.   more...

Hedingham School 'best ever' GCSE success

Hedingham School enjoyed its best ever GCSEs, with some "outstanding" performances by individuals.   more...

New inspector paces the streets

A new Inspector, with 22 years in the force, has joined Halstead Police.   more...

Harwich And Manningtree Standard News

Harwich and Manningtree: Students' Exam Success

GCSE students from the Harwich and Manningtree area have come top of the class after a nail-biting wait for their results.   more...

Little Oakley: Village Is Set For Day of Fun

A VILLAGE fun day is gearing up for sunshine and crowds this weekend.   more...

Dedham: Balloon Launch Marks Official Opening

ALMOST 100 people attended a special balloon launch to mark the opening of Dedham Church's £71,000 tower viewing platform.   more...

Harwich: Quiz Night To Help Boost Funds

A GROUP which supports those with mental health problems is appealing for people to help boost its funds.   more...

Harwich: Final Goodbye To Natasha

FAMILY and friends have said a sad goodbye to teenager Natasha Coombs.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard News

Tiptree pupils celebrate exam results

PUPILS are celebrating the best results in the history of a Tiptree school.   more...

Wind farm decision wait goes on

A LONG awaited decision on plans to build a wind farm on the Dengie Peninsula has still not arrived.   more...

Extra cruise dates added

DUE to high demand, further dates have been added to view the Wallasea Wetland Creation.   more...

Wine tasting opportunity

AN award-winning vineyard in Purleigh will be offering wine connoisseurs the chance to sample the best wines in their collection.   more...

Greyhound needs a home

A HOUSETRAINED retired greyhound needs a new home.   more...

Marsh Farm reopens

A SOUTH Woodham Ferrers farm has fully reopened this week as a UK-wide foot-and-mouth disease scare comes to an end.   more...

Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust meeting

THE North Essex Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is holding a public board meeting on Wednesday 29 August.   more...

Burnham's 'Blond Bomber' Connection

A FORMER British heavyweight boxer has spoken about his life and his time in Burnham in a new book.   more...

Exam passes increase yet again

GCSE pass rates have increased yet again for schools in Maldon and Burnham.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Charity ball supports new music charity

THURROCK Mayor Diane Revell is inviting the public to join her for a charity ball in aid of the Thurrock Children's Music Trust.   more...

Raising their cups

A THURROCK man and his pal are taking a little-known sport worldwide - by spreading the word about piling up cups.   more...

Join in a night of heroes

THURROCK people are being invited to spend a night celebrating the unsung heroes of the borough at this year's Civic Awards.   more...

Orsett Hall going back up in the world

ORSETT Hall has taken a first step back to its former glory with the completion of a new "Pavilion" suite targeted for November.   more...

Councillor slated over TV interview

A THURROCK parent of a disabled child has slammed a Tory councillor after he dismissed her son's claim for a school place on television.   more...

Richard's a top turn

THURROCK teenager Richard Bicheno, is celebrating after winning a top award.   more...

Borough GCSE results improve

THURROCK GCSE students are celebrating after months of hard work paid off.   more...

Vicious assault in Tilbury

A MAN was left lying unconcious in the street after he was smashed in the face with an iron bar.   more...

Mess is on the way back

WORK is well underway to rebuild the Grays headquarters of Thurrock's Royal British Legion branch.   more...

Police renew appeal for answers to attack on woman

POLICE have released a pictures of the "dreadful" injuries of a Thurrock dog walker who was attacked with a hammer.   more...

Man on 17 child sex charges

A THURROCK man appeared at Magistrates court charged with 17 child sex related offences.   more...

Chamois leather to desert weather

A THURROCK man is planning to swap the wet and windy world of window cleaning in the borough to go running in one of the hottest, driest places in the world.   more...

Art to the fore as show goes ahead

ORSETT Show is set to go ahead next weekend, though it will be without its usual cattle classes.   more...

Carousing chaps are invited to join

ANY chaps who think they can warble a tune a being invited to join Thurrock Male Voice Choir.   more...

Chance for local talent to shine

TALENTED Thurrock musicians will be showcasing their abilities at an event on Friday, September 28 at the Civic Hall, Blackshots.   more...

Chance to be in pantomime

THIS year's pantomime at the Thameside Theatre, Grays is Aladdin, once more starring Damian Williams.   more...

Work to improve conservation area underway

A FOUR month works plan to improve the Mardyke Valley conservation area is underway.   more...

Hospice celebration service

A SONGS of praise and re-dedication service based on the popular TV show will be held at St Luke's Hospice on Sunday September 9.   more...

Cops call for more sense with 999 calls

A MUM who called 999 because her son would not get out of bed is just one of the bizarre calls Essex Police has received recently.   more...

Glenn's trip of a lifetime

A GRAYS publican will swap pulling pints for the road trip of a lifetime touring India on a vintage motorcycle.   more...

New life for Gary

A reformed ex-thief has found a new direction in life through the arts.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Freddy thrilled after Welsh goalscoring debut

FORMER Grays Athletic striker Freddy Eastwood has set his sights on toppling Germany after making a "dream" debut against Bulgaria.   more...

Psycho has high praise for Kightly

ENGLAND under 21 manager Stuart Pearce believes winger Michael Kightly has a big future in the game.   more...

Borough bank holiday soccer action

TWO weeks into the new football season borough sides can reflect on a mixed bag of results.   more...

  
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