Stories for 6 August 2007

Billericay Weekly News News

Experts get their hands on the family silver

RESIDENTS descended on Billericay's Cater Museum with unusual items they had found in their lofts and gardens.   more...

‘Dole Farm’ travellers prepare to sue council

MORE than 100 travellers are preparing to sue Basildon Council for releasing their personal details.   more...

Travellers lose legal aid funding

THREE travellers have lost legal aid after an investigation prompted by an Echo expose which unearthed links between their community and houses in Wolverhampton.   more...

Brentwood Weekly News News

Cops arrest 13 in drugs raids

POLICE seized around £4,000 worth of class A drugs during a dawn raid which resulted in 13 arrests.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

New clubhouse for canoeists

Chelmsford's successful Canoe Club has been given the all clear to replace its clubhouse - but only temporarily.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Tendring: Foot and mouth fear

NORTH Essex farmers have their fingers crossed that the outbreak of foot and mouth disease can be contained.   more...

Clacton: Fountain delay

THE centrepiece of Clacton's £3.2 million revamp is complete.   more...

Echo News

Body parts left in pit

DISTRESSED mourners have told of their horror after finding artificial body parts near the graves of their loved ones.   more...

Phil’s group could help ease the pain

A CANVEY man who conquered chronic pain hopes to reach out to fellow suffers at a new monthly support group.   more...

Mark beats floods on 215-mile walk

A WALKER battled floods, wind and rain to travel 215 miles for charity.   more...

Last post signals the end of an era

IT'S the end of an era in Grays.   more...

Battle of Britain exhibition gets off to a flying start

MEMORIES took flight at Purfleet Military and Heritage Centre with the opening of a new Battle of Britain and Home Front exhibition.   more...

Police called to BNP street stand

POLICE were called when the BNP tried to drum up support in a busy high street.   more...

‘Dole Farm’ travellers prepare to sue council

MORE than 100 travellers are preparing to sue Basildon Council for releasing their personal details.   more...

Tesco ponders options as caravans move in at Pitsea site

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco is investigating what action it can take after travellers parked up next to its Pitsea Extra store.   more...

Experts get their hands on the family silver

RESIDENTS descended on Billericay's Cater Museum with unusual items they had found in their lofts and gardens.   more...

Travellers lose legal aid funding

THREE travellers have lost legal aid after an investigation prompted by an Echo expose which unearthed links between their community and houses in Wolverhampton.   more...

Pirates and beasties to beat the boredom

LOTS of boredom-busting activities have been planned for children these school holidays.   more...

Not a police force merger – but working as a team

WHEN government plans were put forward to merge Essex's police force with two others, the proposals were fiercely opposed by the county's constabulary.   more...

Robbers punch victim during phone snatch

TWO teenage boys had their phones stolen and one was punched during a street robbery.   more...

Paintball ceasefire wrecks Sam’s day

A TEENAGER had his 14th birthday celebrations ruined after his paintball party was cancelled at the last minute.   more...

Polling stations review

CASTLE Point Council has announced a review of its polling stations and districts in the borough.   more...

Is your child taking illegal drugs?

A MUM is setting up a support group for Canvey parents struggling to cope with teenagers hooked on drink and drugs.   more...

Dramatic sea rescue of 11-year-old girl

FIREFIGHTERS saved an 11-year-old from drowning after she became trapped in the sand off Southend seafront.   more...

Dramatic sea rescue of 11-year-old girl

FIREFIGHTERS saved an 11-year-old from drowning after she became trapped in the sand off Southend seafront.   more...

Echo Sport

Business as usual as Wickford crash

AFTER the celebrations of their first Premier win of the season last week, Wickford crashed back down to earth with a bang on Saturday.   more...

Defeat drags Horndon into relegation dogfight

HORNDON skipper Jason Plom admitted his side were deep in the Division One relegation dogfight after crashing to a heavy defeat at Chelmsford.   more...

Basildon see off the Seasiders to stay on top

LEAGUE leaders Basildon & Pitsea edged out Southend by two wickets in an exciting and even contest on Saturday.   more...

Old Boys stay on track but Benfleet lose out

OLD Southendian & South-church maintained their bid for promotion with a crushing 237-run defeat over Woodford Green.   more...

Gazette Features

Past master looking to a brighter future

The Professor of Modern History at Essex University is having the time of his life.   more...

Gazette News

Halstead: Headbutt was in ‘revenge’

A man received a community order after admitting headbutting another man in a "revenge" attack.   more...

Colchester: The sounds of the summer

It looks set to be the sound of the summer.   more...

Clacton: All talk means no play for youngsters

A town looks set to lose out on a "free" £50,000 play area because of council wrangling.   more...

North Essex: Vandals’ attack hits bus routes

Vandals have been condemned for attacking buses, causing travel misery for passengers.   more...

Colchester: Teenager girls 'worst thieves'

Teenage girls are worse than drug addicts and drunks for shoplifting, shock figures revealed today.   more...

North Essex: Sun and samba at show

Thousands of visitors enjoyed glorious sunshine at the Five Parishes Show.   more...

Colchester: ‘No worries’ over pension shortfall

Colchester Council has reported a £40 million pension shortfall.   more...

Colchester: Town troops avoid ‘double tours’

Colchester soldiers have not experienced the prolonged deployments that research has shown leads to a greater chance of suffering mental health problems.   more...

Birch: Police witness appeal

Police hope to trace a man they believe could holds clues to solving a serious crime.   more...

Colchester: Charity’s van found

A van stolen from a charity has been recovered.   more...

Colchester: Stores ban on booze?

Alcohol could be taken off the shelves at two Colchester off-licences which sold drink to under-18s.   more...

North Essex: CCTV images of missing girl

Police have released CCTV images which show the last known sighting of missing teenager Natasha Coombs.   more...

Colchester: Tough budget times ahead

Town Hall chiefs face "tough decisions" if they are to continue to provide priority services in Colchester.   more...

Colchester: Family lands host of great days out

This could quite possibly be the best summer holidays ever - for the McIntyre family from Colchester, that is.   more...

Colchester: Homes hit in crime spree

Thieves broke into five homes and tried to burgle a sixth during one afternoon.   more...

Colchester: The next big thing is ...

It didn't matter who you were or how old, you just had to have a bucket load of talent.   more...

Manningtree: Rail car park saga set to continue

The long wait for an extension to an overcrowded car park looks set to continue.   more...

Fordham: Villagers set for royal visit

Villagers near Colchester are gearing up for a royal visit by Princess Anne.   more...

Dovercourt: Ice cold in Cliff Park

Revellers did all they could to stay cool at the annual Party in the Park.   more...

Colchester: Council steps in with repairs

An end to "Herculean labours" to get a dangerous roadway repaired has been heralded by a councillor.   more...

Colchester, Clacton: Man faces jail after sexual act

A convicted sex offender has been told he may be jailed for taking part in a sex act in front of a young girl.   more...

Harwich: Former mayor gets legal bill

A former Harwich mayor has been landed with a bill after he failed to appear in court.   more...

Clacton: Two men admit robbery

Two men will be sentenced next month on a robbery charge.   more...

North Essex: Uneasy wait for farmers

North Essex farmers have their fingers crossed that the outbreak of foot and mouth disease can be contained.   more...

North Essex: Wood searched in hunt for Natasha

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

North Essex: Friends’ special website to help find Natasha

Friends of Natasha Coombs have set up a website dedicated to finding her.   more...

Mersea: Save our shed

The fight is on to save one of West Mersea's best-loved landmarks.   more...

Summer’s holiday saved by ‘angels’

It was the worst possible start to the summer holidays for Summer Johnson.   more...

Harwich: Jail term for drink-driver

A man who drove at more than three times the drink-drive limit was jailed for four months.   more...

Gazette Sport

Mick adds to his title collection

Veteran powerlifter Mick Amey has added another title to his list of achievements in the sport.   more...

Seasiders stage a stunning fightback

FC Clacton fought back from three-down to continue their pre-season campaign with a pulsating 4-3 success against Canvey Island.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Still time to join the carnival

PLANS are forging ahead for this year's Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham Carnival - but there's still time to enter a float or book a stall.   more...

Anger as kids jump in early

ELDERLY swimmers at Corringham Leisure Centre have spoken out after being forced to share their pool time with youngsters.   more...

Blooming long wait for villagers

RESIDENTS in Orsett now face an anxious wait after being judged in the national Britain in Bloom competition.   more...

Hi-tech help for forums

NEW laptop computers will help keep Thurrock people informed about the work of their community forums.   more...

Man fights for life after Chadwell crash

A 21-year-old Chadwell St Mary man is fighting for his life after a crash in the town on Sunday evening.   more...

Heritage brought to life once more

THURROCK's heritage is about to be brought to life for a second time thanks to a £50,000 grant.   more...

Couple seek lost pet

A DISTRAUGHT couple from Grays are seeking their beloved cat, Sassy.   more...

Chance to speak at health forum

ANYONE with concerns or issues regarding healthcare in Thurrock is invited to attend the next meeting of the Patient and Public Involvement in Health forum.   more...

Post Office switch in Grays

IT'S the end of an era in Grays this week as the town's Post Office shuts down in favour of a new branch inside a chain store.   more...

Teenager hurt in unprovoked knife attack

A TEENAGER was slashed across the arm by a knife-wielding biker in an unprovoked attack.   more...

Walk fun and fundraising for cancer charity

MARIE Curie Cancer Care is looking for people to take part in its Devoted to Life Wig Walk,' which is being supported by Lakeside, on Sunday September 23, setting off from the historical Coalhouse Fort in East Tilbury.   more...

Councillors in fight to stop speeding drivers

RESIDENTS supporting calls for traffic calming measures have backed campaigning Thurrock councillors.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Top Spurs for Grays

TOTTENHAM Hotspur have confirmed four first team squad players who will be part of the team they are sending to Grays Athletic for a friendly on Tuesday evening.   more...

Strong Hammers team for Thurrock match

WEST Ham supporters will get the chance to see several first team squad players when a strong Hammers outfit travels to Ship Lane on Tuesday night.   more...

  
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