Stories for 26 August 2007

Echo News

Biker dies in crash

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

Victim fights back against robber

A BRAVE man tackled a robber who threatened him with a knife and demanded he hand over all his possessions.   more...

Petrol garage raid

A PETROL garage assistant was left with head and neck injuries after robbers wearing balaclavas burst in brandishing hammers and knives.   more...

Umbrella shelters refused

PROPOSALS for twin "Jumbrella" smoking shelters outside a Rayleigh pub have been rejected by Rochford district councillors   more...

Gazette News

Colchester: Victim critical after street attack

DETECTIVES are investigating after a man was attacked in the street and suffered serious head injuries.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Cops in rave crackdown

ESSEX police have warned they will be clamping down on any illegal raves in the region over the bank holiday weekend.   more...

Carousing chaps are invited to join

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