Stories for 3 August 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Thefts from cars are on the up

Car thieves are still rife in Braintree, although all other key crimes have dropped.   more...

Dance students to compete internationally

A pair of hip hop dancers have booked a place at the World Street Dance Championships, to be held in Germany.   more...

New homes given the go-ahead

Council officials have given the green light for almost 200 new homes to be built on two new developments in Braintree.   more...

Plans for retail giant in town are dismissed

Plans for a DIY store have suffered a setback at the first hurdle.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

Ex-Chelmsford student dies after airport attack

THE former Chelmsford research student arrested after the terror attack on Glasgow Airport has died.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Manningtree, Dovercourt: Search for missing teenager

THE search for missing teenager Natasha Coombs has spread to woodland surrounding Manningtree railway station.   more...

Frinton: Bus route upset

A REVISED summer bus route is causing inconvenience for its passengers.   more...

Tendring: War veterans defiant

DEFIANT veterans across North Essex will commemorate Remembrance Day in spite of any new health and safety rules.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette Sport

Cricket: Indika steals the show for Seasiders

Clacton's cricketers eased their relegation fears with a sparkling performance against champions Bury.   more...

Snooker: Alex is hungry for more action

Snooker hot-shot Alex Davies has admitted being hungry for more competitive action.   more...

Badminton: Caroline ready for the Games

Caroline Westley has flown to Singapore as part of her preparation for the World Olympic Student Games.   more...

Cricket: legends roll back the years

Cricket legends from yesteryear proved a big hit when they turned up in Frinton.   more...

Echo Education

Look how you’ve grown! Pupils’ garden revamp

PUPILS and staff returning to a Basildon junior school after the summer break will be amazed to discover their garden has been given a £3,000 spruce-up that is out of this world.   more...

Echo News

Trapped cat sparks rescue operation

FIREMAN Tony Bowman called in his firefighter mates to help rescue his much loved moggy.   more...

'Give us our buses back'

A DETERMINED pensioner is waging a   more...

Crash: lorry goes through railings

A LORRY crashed through metal railings and knocked down a set of traffic lights following a collision.   more...

Cancer survivor to help counsel others

A FORMER cancer patient is using his experience to guide others through their struggle.   more...

Barleylands in line for national award

BARLEYLANDS Farm has made the last five in a national competition showcasing farmers committed to promoting farming education in the community.   more...

Friends say farewell to former Southend mayor

CIVIC dignitaries, friends and family gathered to say farewell to former Southend mayor, Allan Cole.   more...

Brian’s daft sayings ring out round town

BIG Brother favourite Brian Belo's bizarre confession that he has never heard of William Shakespeare is fast becoming the most popular ringtone in Basildon.   more...

Residents demand council action over an accident blackspot

ANGRY residents are calling for changes to a dangerous bend in a   more...

We only put it up to keep the yobs away

A COUPLE at the centre of a neighbourhood   more...

Battle of the bridge heads to Parliament

MP Andrew Mackinlay has called for action to solve a long-running problem at Tilbury Town rail station.   more...

Hurst’s shirt is stolen

A FOOTBALL fan has told of his heartbreak after thieves stole a precious signed 1966 World Cup shirt.   more...

Visitor’s cut foot scare on beach

A WOMAN has called for a beach to be cleaned up after her grand-daughter's friend slashed her toes and needed stitches.   more...

Film crew to capture real face of Southend

A ROOKIE camera crew will take to the streets of Southend next week, aiming to capture a true picture of the town's past, present and future.   more...

Eye doctor botched op but is not a risk

AN eye surgeon who left a prominent children's author with blurred vision is free to continue working at Southend Hospital.   more...

Children get their fingers green

YOUNGSTERS will get to reap what they sow, as they have been trying their hand at growing vegetables.   more...

Man attacked outside train station

A MAN was punched and bitten in a vicious assault outside a train station.   more...

Office plan is blocked

PLANS to convert an empty shop to a solicitor's office have been recommended for refusal by planning officers.   more...

Biker crashes into brick wall

A MOTORCYCLIST skidded off the road and crashed into a wall following a collision with a car.   more...

Flytippers are fined, named and shamed

SIX flytippers have been caught and fined hundreds of pounds.   more...

Youth council calls for action on graffiti

A CAMPAIGN is being launched by young people determined to stop graffiti blighting the streets of Southend.   more...

Hospital's 75th anniversary

FUNDRAISERS, volunteers and supporters marked the 75th anniversary of Southend Hospital with a reception at the Freight House, Rochford.   more...

£100 gift from girls to charity

A GROUP of friends raised more than £100 by holding a summer fete.   more...

MP’s tour of sensory garden

RAYLEIGH MP Mark Francois visited Ashingdon School just before the summer holidays to see their new sensory garden.   more...

Age just a state of mind for our Jessie

JESSIE Jacobs defies all expectations of a woman about to celebrate her 102nd birthday.   more...

Grenades spark beach evacuation

A BEACH was evacuated after highly flammable phosphorus was unearthed during work to improve sea defences.   more...

Driver's lucky escape

A DRIVER had a lucky escape when his car rolled over a couple times after he lost control.   more...

Buffaloes cash gift to disabled charity

STAFF at Business Opportunity for the Physically Handicapped have been handed cash from the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes.   more...

How was cyclist hurt?

POLICE are appealing for motorists to come forward and help piece together how a cyclist suffered a head injury.   more...

Etalia's Annie role

A YOUNG girl's dreams of West End stardom are a dance step closer after she won a coveted part in the musical Annie.   more...

Phillipa’s own HGV

A dream came true for one young girl when an Eddie Stobart lorry was named after her.   more...

Southend's huge sports boost

THE dream of a sporting centre of excellence with top-class facilities for cricket, swimming and athletics has taken a big step forward.   more...

Stabbing: Man arrested

A MAN is under police guard in hospital after being arrested on suspicion of stabbing his partner.   more...

Poster winners

YOUNGSTERS have been spreading the word about school - and winning themselves prizes.   more...

Updated: Commuters stand up to gang

POLICE are trying to trace a woman who stood up to a gang on a train.   more...

Star ratings for restaurants

SOUTHEND Council has launched a new star rating system for dozens of local restaurants and other eating places, so diners can assess their hygiene standards at a glance.   more...

House empty for 24 years

A HOMEOWNER has left his house empty for 24 years, allowing it to attract rats, vagrants and burglars, worried neighbours have claimed.   more...

Echo Sport

Tevez saga set to end

CARLOS Tevez is expected to complete his long-awaited move to West Ham today.   more...

Tevez move given green light

WEST Ham and the Premier League have finally given Carlos Tevez permission to join Manchester United.   more...

Gazette Features

And we claim to be a nation of animal lovers

When it comes to animal cruelty, neglect seems to be the most popular method of choice for those who inflict it.   more...

Gazette News

By George! Hotel rescues birthday

A DJ left guests in a spin just half an hour before a surprise birthday bash, after a dispute over arrangements for the event.   more...

Group of nuns set to move to estate

An empty rectory on Colchester's Greenstead estate is to become home to an order of nuns.   more...

Charity stunned by theft of van

A cash-strapped charity is in dire straits after thieves stole its only income-making transport - when it was on a job.   more...

Homes:MP Bob in plea to PM

Colchester MP Bob Russell has challenged the Prime Minister over the lack of affordable houses in the town.   more...

Come home, love

The parents of missing teenager Natasha Coombs have made an emotional appeal for their daughter to come home.   more...

Frinton: Church services set for big screen

A hi-tech church is set to broadcast its services live on big screen televisions at a cafe in Frinton.   more...

Surf’s up for 74-year-old

Silver surfer Ron Woolener proved you're never too old after taking up computing at the age of 74.   more...

Model way to help hospice

Miniatures and dolls' houses went on display at an exhibition to raise cash for a hospice in Clacton.   more...

Family victims of ID fraud

A young family are demanding answers after falling victim to identity fraud.   more...

Shop fears over air guns increase

Residents fear there will be a dramatic increase in air rifles in their town after a new shop opens.   more...

Station search

Natasha Coombs' last known whereabouts are at Manningtree station.   more...

War veterans defy march safety fears

Defiant veterans across north Essex will commemorate Remembrance Day in spite of new health and safety rules.   more...

Van hits railway bridge

Motorists were left waiting in traffic for up to an hour and train services were delayed after a van hit a railway bridge in Manningtree.   more...

Home is where the heart is

A grandmother has spent 99 years living in the same house.   more...

Silver lining hope for uniform staff

Workers who were made redundant just two weeks ago could have jobs again.   more...

Council row breaks out over election leaflet

A row has broken out among town councillors.   more...

Revised bus route a problem for elderly

A revised summer bus route is causing inconvenience for its passengers.   more...

Scouts help the Woodland Trust

To help other people is an intrinsic part of the Scout promise - and that's just what Scouts from the World Jamboree have been doing this week.   more...

Earlier start for Party in the Park

One of Harwich's summer highlights is set for a scorching success.   more...

Relief as tourists defy bad summer weather

Despite the damp start to the holiday season, tourism in the Tendring area does not appear to have suffered greatly.   more...

Drugs den at woodland site

Drug addicts are turning a beauty spot into a potentially lethal no-go area by littering it with scores of used syringes.   more...

Hospital feels strain of new doctor intake

Non-emergency treatment has been cut back at Colchester hospitals to cover staffing problems.   more...

Career begins on a high note

Essex opera singer Alexander Baker has started his career on a high note - as a soloist in the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London.   more...

We're trapped!

A family "trapped" in a two-bedroom house have made a desperate plea to be rehomed.   more...

No sign of missing Chinese girl

A hunt is under way for a missing 15-year-old girl who hasn't been seen for almost three weeks.   more...

Gary pins hopes on DIY dream

Web whizz Gary Moore hopes his new internet site will have the same soaraway success as eBay or Friends Reunited - among DIY fans.   more...

Harwich And Manningtree Standard News

Manningtree, Dovercourt: Search for missing teenager

THE search for missing teenager Natasha Coombs has spread to woodland surrounding Manningtree railway station.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Home buyers pull out after petrol bomb attacks

POTENTIAL homebuyers have been pulling out of buying homes in Purfleet following recent attacks on properties in the area, including petrol bombings.   more...

Youngsters show their worth

YOUNG people from all over Thurrock gathered recently to celebrate their success through the Links Learning Programme.   more...

Hi-tech bus route!

THURROCK Council has turned to technology to help elderly and disabled residents to get their free bus passes and library cards easily.   more...

Youngsters with designs on boosting attendance

THURROCK youngsters have been spreading the word about school - and winning themselves prizes.   more...

Help for mums

MUMS with premature babies can get expert help and advice from a support group which is shortly to open its doors in Thurrock.   more...

Ed's work heading for Thurrock

AN unusual horse-drawn piece of artwork will soon be coming to Thurrock.   more...

For trial after A13 death crash

A FACTORY worker accused of killing a Thurrock man in a fatal road crash on the A13 is to stand trial.   more...

Grays court plays role in swift justice

STAFF at the first court in Essex with specialist staff on hand to deal with domestic violence cases have been delighted with the initial results.   more...

Making the wildlife Connexion

THURROCK young people gave a helping hand to Essex Wildlife Trust by cleaning up Chafford Gorge.   more...

Bethany's African experience

A LINFORD schoolgirl recreated an African home in her garden to give a feel for the conditions that many Africans endure.   more...

Pathway to the future

OPINIONS of borough residents are included in a document that makes a path for the borough's future.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Haverson Injury Spoils Six Goal Rout

With two challenging friendlies against Orient and Tottenham coming up, Grays final work out against lower league opposition proved a valuable workout in a comprehensive 6-1 victory over Bowers and Pitsea.   more...

Bring on the big guns!

THERE'S a night of Premier League action in the borough next Tuesday when Grays and Thurrock entertain Tottenham and West Ham respectively.   more...

  
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