Stories for 25 August 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Two injured in Coggeshall crash

A biker was seriously injured when he collided with a car in Coggeshall.   more...

Echo News

Train hits body on rail line

A TRAIN carrying more than 100 passengers hit a body on the line near Rayleigh rail station.   more...

Benfleet road smash

TWO people were trapped in their cars following a road smash.   more...

Passengers evacuated after man struck by train

SHOCKED passengers had to be evacuated last night after a man was killed instantly when he was struck by a train.   more...

Motorcyclist dies in road crash

A MOTORCYCLIST died today following a road crash along a dual carriageway.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Chemical alert at Tilbury Docks

FIREFIGHTERS from Orsett and Grays were called out to a late night chemical spill at Tilbury Docks.   more...

Cop warns of consequences of dangerous driving after death crash ends in jail sentence

AN Essex cop has issued a warning to drivers after a death crash on one of the region's busiest roads that led to prison for a young mother.   more...

'Friendly fire' Royal Anglian victims named

THE three Royal Anglian Regiment soldiers killed in Afghanistan by 'friendly fire' have ben named.   more...

Travellers pitch on Blackshots playing field

OVER a dozen traveller caravans have illegally pitched up on Blackshots playing field, Grays.   more...

Post Office on the move

EAST Tilbury Post Office is moving to a new home with improved services for customers.   more...

New start for soccer ace cleared of killing

A FOOTBALLER recently cleared of involvement in a gang shooting has been given the chance to kick-start his soccer career with a borough club.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Ashton's head wins day for Grays

Altricnham 0, Grays Athletic 1The BLUES travelled to Altrincham on Saturday and took all three Blue Square Premier points in a tense encounter.   more...

Grant resumes career with Blues

GRAYS Athletic have offered a fresh start to striker Gavin Grant, whose career at the club was curtailed by a court case.   more...

Fleet undone despite battling display

Bishops Stortford 1, Thurrock 0   more...

Ashley's goal lifts Rocks to new heights

East Thurrock United 1, AFC Wimbledon 0   more...

Dockers draw

Waltham Forest 1, Tilbury 1   more...