Stories for 12 September 2007

Billericay Weekly News News

Monster catch!

A BILLERICAY plumber may have just caught the biggest freshwater fish landed in the UK this year.   more...

Praise for Crays Hill Primary

CRAYS Hill Primary school has received a glowing report from a Government watchdog.   more...

Two cars hold clues to triple murder

DETECTIVES investigating a triple shooting believe two cars could hold vital clues.   more...

Braintree And Witham Times News

3,000-home village plan?

A new 3,000-home community could be built near Elsenham, if a surprise attempt to divert building from Uttlesford's town centres is backed by councillors.   more...

Tougher stance against night-life trouble

Braintree Police have decided to take a "more robust stance" against rogue licensees and the antisocial behaviour that arises as a result in the town.   more...

Police take on drug dealers

A police crackdown on drug dealers in Braintree has lead to six arrests since August.   more...

Victim of knife attack describes ordeal

The victim of a car theft said she was "beyond petrified" as she was attacked with a knife in broad daylight.   more...

Carnival cup winners are on Cloud 9

A new clothes shop scooped the Dunmow Times Carnival Cup for the best shop window based around a musicals theme.   more...

Braintree And Witham Times Sport

Karate: Akan wins gold

Braintree Shotokan Karate Club's Akan Eka won two medals at the British International Open in Gatwick.   more...

Motorsport: Final hurrah for Winslow

James Winslow finished his Kumho Tyres Australian F3 Championship campaign by taking a win at the prestigious Country Club Tasmania SuperPrix at Symmons Plain.   more...

Football: McDonald the marvel

Witham Town manager Ken O'Donnell believes Cody McDonald can take the Ryman League division one north by storm.   more...

Football: Braintree close in on Shinn

Braintree Town are closing in on the controversial signing of Heybridge Swifts midfielder Michael Shinn.   more...

Brentwood Weekly News News

Green light for council link-up

BRENTWOOD and Essex councils have agreed to form an unprecedented partnership.   more...

Monster catch!

A BILLERICAY plumber may have just caught the biggest freshwater fish landed in the UK this year.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

Berlin band at Bassment

A BERLIN based band will be playing at The Bassment Bar in Chelmsford.   more...

Private Lives review

PRIVATE LIVES, Writtle Cards at the Cramphorn Theatre.   more...

EP released

A BAND who are touring the UK to mark the release of their second album are coming to Chelmsford.   more...

Hylands estate hit by water scare

CHELMSFORD's prestigious Hylands House estate has been hit by a water scare.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Clacton: Homes fight won at fifth attempt

A three-year battle between residents and a developer is over, after a controversial new homes application was finally approved by Tendring Council.   more...

Clacton: Plan refused on design grounds

AN application to build a 40-bed care home has been thrown out - for being too ugly.   more...

Kirby-le-Soken, Walton: Applications to be heard tonight

TWO planning applications were deferred due to lack of time at a development control committee meeting.   more...

Clacton: Petition calls for taxi drop-off point

A petition for a taxi drop-off point in Clacton town centre has had support from 900 people.   more...

Echo News

Crime fall is put down to team effort

TAKING a hard line against crooks and antisocial be-haviour seems to have paid off in Rochford district, which has been named the safest area to live in the Eastern Region.   more...

Tale of murder wins praise for Lois

AN author has won recognition in a women's short story award after she drew on experiences of working for a domestic violence project.   more...

Are skateboarders behind theft boom?

THRILL-SEEKING skateboarders have em-erged as suspects after 22 numberplates were stolen in two days.   more...

Victim injured in stoning horror

A MAN was knocked out by stone-throwing thugs.   more...

Karate kid’s a black belt despite illness

A DETERMINED teenager who struggles even to climb stairs because of a muscle-wasting disease has overcome the odds to achieve a black belt in karate.   more...

I’m a celeb... Get my bacon and beer!

COLOURFUL aristocrat and TV celebrity Charlie Brocket is heading to south Essex to launch his new range of hearty, posh nosh.   more...

Woman stole £270 from friend

A WOMAN who admitted stealing her friend's debit card and using it to withdraw £270 has been given a suspended sentence.   more...

Biker and passenger hurt in hit and run

A MOTORCYCLIST and his passenger were left needing hospital treatment after a hit and run crash.   more...

Call for gas cylinder law change

FIREFIGHTERS are backing a campaign for the safer storage of gas cylinders, following a dangerous fire earlier this year.   more...

Island to spend £2,100 getting back old coat of arms

MEMBERS of Canvey's new town council have agreed to pay £2,100 for the right to use a an long-defunct council's coat of arms as their emblem.   more...

The life of Brian... Big Brother hero talks to the Echo

BRIAN Belo might have all sorts of opportunities awaiting him after winning the latest Big Brother - but he is still a Basildon man through and through.   more...

Listen out for our missing parrot, Rollo

Hadleigh householders are being asked to listen out for a talkative parrot's distinctive catchphrases, as a desperate family tries to find its missing pet.   more...

The simple life of Brian, Big Brother star

BRIAN Belo might have all sorts of opportunities awaiting him after winning the latest Big Brother - but he is still an Essex man through and through.   more...

Are skateboarders behind theft boom?

THRILL-SEEKING skateboarders have em-erged as suspects after 22 numberplates were stolen in two days.   more...

Witness tells of dying man’s cry

A WITNESS at a murder trial described how he heard a man scream as he was fatally stabbed.   more...

Tony Dulieu killing: Hunt for car clues

DETECTIVES investigating the gangland slaying of three men say information about two cars could lead to vital clues to the murders.   more...

Travellers appeal for cash to fight legal battle

TRAVELLERS are having a whip-round, after being told they won't get any cash to fight the next round of their battle to stay at Crays Hill.   more...

Anti-travellers campaigners fall out badly

CRACKS have appeared in the campaign to oust travellers from Crays Hill.   more...

Wild Wings display thrills visitors

Bird-lovers enjoyed a flying spectacle at a special bird display.   more...

Updated: Motorcyclist dies in crash

FRIENDS of a motorcyclist who died following a crash have paid a moving tribute to a big-hearted Irishman who "loved life".   more...

TODAY'S ECHO: Big Brother Brian special

IN TODAY'S ECHO: Big Brother winner Brian Belo talks about why he prefers south Essex to the bright lights of London.   more...

Lights dazzle stargazers

STARGAZERS are having difficulty finding the night sky as new figures reveal the extent of noise and light pollution across south Essex.   more...

The preacher who beat his lover

A PREACHER who beat his partner because he thought her clothes were too revealing has walked free from court.   more...

Lazy postman: Jail term upheld

A LAZY postman who dumped and even burned letters to avoid having to deliver them has failed to persuade senior judges his sentence was too harsh.   more...

Heartbreak for jewel theft victims

A WAR veteran who commissioned a unique diamond pendant for his wife on their 60th anniversary was devastated after thieves stole it.   more...

Laundry site flats plans are rejected

PLANS to transform a former laundry into flats have been turned down by the council's development control committee.   more...

Motorists face six months of chaos

SOUTH Essex motorists face more than six months of traffic misery as major road repairs take place.   more...

Approval for £1m golf course plans

A £1MILLION revamp of Basildon Golf Course will go ahead despite criticism from residents who fear it will become a dumping ground.   more...

Anger at new council's planning snub

COUNCILLORS on Canvey's new town council have accused the borough council of not consulting them about local planning applications.   more...

£2m town centre facelift

BASILDON town centre is set for £2million of improvements.   more...

Council still working on West Wood track plan

CASTLE Point Council is to press ahead with public consultations about plans for a controversial BMX bike track in ancient woodland in Hadleigh.   more...

WI raises £1,500 for carers' group

HARD-working members of a women's group have collected £1,500 for a carers' charity, with a string of fundraising events.   more...

Late night crash closes road

POLICE and Fire officers were called to a road crash at around 10.30pm last night.   more...

Special guest puts pupils on the map

PUPILS from a Basildon school now know the difference between a path and a bridleway thanks to a visit from the head of the Ordnance Survey.   more...

Force is strong at show

STORMtroopers hijacked Essex Police's annual 4x4 fun day.   more...

Fundraisers’ £15,000 result

VOLUNTEERS from South Woodham Ferrers have raised more than £15,000.   more...

Echo Sport

Thomas announces retirement as injury wrecks career

ESSEX bowler Darren Thomas has announced his decision to retire from first-class cricket due to injury with immediate effect.   more...

No new Essex deal for bowler McGarry

ESSEX County Cricket Club will not be offering Andrew McGarry a contract extension when his current deal expires at the end of the current season.   more...

Overseas pair miss relegation clash

ESSEX overseas stars Danish Kaneria and Andy Bichel will miss Essex's vital Pro40 League Division One relegation showdown with Northamptonshire.   more...

Gooch is investing his future in Essex

BACK in the late 1960s, a teenager was making a name for himself as a promising young cricketer at Norlington Junior High School in Leytonstone.   more...

Essex County Standard News

Restaurant wins go-ahead

A NEW upmarket restaurant has been granted its licence.   more...

New Egg Freezing Techniques Available

WOMAN in Colchester who wish to delay starting a family can now have their eggs frozen thanks to a ground breaking new technique.   more...

Royal artist's unlikely subject

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School celebrates improved Ofsted

DIMMED lights, aromatic candles and Mozart have helped a primary school gain a much improved Ofsted report.   more...

Gazette Features

Meet the new faces of the force

Chelsey Bays grinned widely and her eyes sparkled with enthusiasm.   more...

Gazette News

Colchester: Chance to buy U’s player

If you've ever fancied buying a Colchester United player - here's your chance.   more...

Colchester: Family ‘too big’ to get a larger house

A family of ten is living in a three-bedroom house because housing association policy says they have too many children to qualify for a bigger house.   more...

Colchester: Dear councillor, please help keep us safe from thoughtless parkers

Primary schoolchildren have raised safety concerns about problem parking outside their school.   more...

Essex: Weekend of rail misery

Train passengers face disruption at the weekend.   more...

Colchester: Can you capture power of sun?

Budding engineers are being given a chance to design and make their own solar oven.   more...

North Essex: School gates security call

A crime expert believes security at school gates is crucial in stopping knife attacks.   more...

Colchester, Rowhedge: Helpers clock up 100th customer

A volunteer help scheme in Colchester has presented its 100th customer with a bouquet - and a tidy garden.   more...

Jaywick: Two blazes in one night

Fire crews tackled two major blazes in Jaywick - one of which they suspect was arson.   more...

Colchester: Secret Vaf roof meeting revealed

More details have emerged about a faulty roof on a landmark art gallery.   more...

Jaywick: Safety fears as derelict sites cleared

Threats to clear derelict chalets could lead to residents taking the law into their own hands, it is feared.   more...

Dovercourt: 2,000 plead for cut in car parking charges

Thousands of people have signed a petition in an attempt to force Tendring Council to change parking restrictions in their town.   more...

Colchester: Ex-Paras train as minders

Battle-hardened ex-squaddies are risking their lives going back to Afghanistan and Iraq to work as highly-paid bodyguards.   more...

Clacton: Homes fight won at fifth attempt

A three-year battle between residents and a developer is over, after a controversial new homes application was finally approved by Tendring Council.   more...

Dovercourt: Squirrels saved as plan fails

Dovercourt's Squirrels Club may have been saved from redevelopment.   more...

Clacton: Petition calls for taxi drop-off point

A petition for a taxi drop-off point in Clacton town centre has had support from 900 people.   more...

Witham: Woman injured in car theft knife attack

A young woman received a deep knife wound as she fought off an armed car thief.   more...

Harwich: Bikers in funds quest for medics

Final preparations are being made for thousands of bikers who are set to arrive in Harwich for this year's Essex Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run.   more...

Frinton: Tragic mum’s plea for heart health checks

A mother whose sports-mad son Andy died just days from his 18th birthday from a massive heart attack is calling for pupils to get regular health checks.   more...

Jaywick: Bylaw in bid to stop louts

A new bylaw should be introduced to stop a park being used by louts late into the night, a councillor has claimed.   more...

Dovercourt: Car through shop window

TWO cars collided in Dovercourt today.   more...

Parkeston: Sign up to stop fumes

A petition has gathered support amid fears harmful chemicals will be emitted from a factory.   more...

Jaywick: Crews tackle two blazes

Fire crews tackled two major blazes in Jaywick - one of which they suspect was arson.   more...

Colchester: Don’t look now but it’s a long way down

An intrepid squaddie abseiled down the side of the town hall to raise money as part of an all-day fun day in aid of charity.   more...

Kelvedon: A12 crash site: blackspot claim

A councillor has described a stretch of the A12 where a cyclist died as potentially one of the worst collision spots on that road.   more...

Wivenhoe: Crackdown on yobs at station

Security will be improved at a railway station blighted by rowdy youngsters.   more...

Gazette Sport

England teams help with celebrations

Two England teams were on hand to help Colchester Hockey Club get its centenary season under way.   more...

Essex outdo the Masters

Essex beat the PCA Masters by 18 runs in the Twenty20 Floodlit Cup match in front of an estimated 1,200 Chelmsford crowd last night.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Police hunt gang of thieves

POLICE fear an 84-year-old woman has become the latest victim of a gang stealing from elderly people across south Essex.   more...

Trio laundered £15million drugs money

CROOKS who helped launder £15 million of drugs money through Barclays Bank have been jailed.   more...

Cause of Orsett Hall blaze established

A REPORT into the cause of the blaze that razed Orsett Hall Hotel to the ground has concluded that the fire was started by timber beams turned into charcoal after years of being exposed to heat from the hotel's kitchen.   more...

Still time to sign up for art classes

Budding artists are invited to sign up for one of Thurrock Adult Community College's Art courses starting this month at Hassenbrook School and Linford Village Hall.   more...

War of words over Chafford school crisis

A political war of words has broken out over who is to blame for the admissions crisis in Chafford Hundred.   more...

Library to host free book club

BELHUS library is set to host a free book club and coffee morning this month.   more...

Card clone garage raided

POLICE have raided a petrol station thought to be the centre of a credit card scam which has lost residents thousands of pounds.   more...

Library needs volunteers

THURROCK Libraries are looking for volunteers to deliver books to the disabled.   more...

Dome is where the art is

PUPILS are being inspired to learn with ultra creative projects designed to fire up their imaginations.   more...

Purfleet Pupils Lead Carnival

Purfleet Primary School is getting ready for a very special event.   more...

Tunnel Link pays for street lights at troubled site

MORE street lighting is to be installed in a part of Purfleet where young thugs have been causing late night trouble.   more...

Motorists face 6 months of chaos

SOUTH Essex motorists face more than six months of traffic misery as major road repairs take place.   more...

Child sex charges

A MAN is due in court today, accused of a series of sexual offences involving children.   more...

Warning over thieves who flog sick horses

SICK horses are being stolen and sold to unsuspecting buyers as fit and healthy.   more...

Rave plan accused in court

TWO men charged with organising an illegal rave have had the case adjourned.   more...

  
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