Stories for 14 September 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Injury is no barrier to fundraising

A determined dispenser is part of a team of chemists hoping to raise as much money as possible for a cancer charity.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette Sport

St Osyth's cricketers are gunning for glory

St Osyth's cricketers are hungry for silverware when they take part in a prestigious cup final.   more...

Reeves loving his role with Seasiders

John Reeves is loving his role as FC Clacton assistant manager - and admits there is plenty of potential for his partnership with boss David Coyle.   more...

Coyle's frustration at Vase setback

FC Clacton bowed out of the FA Vase at the first hurdle after going down 2-1 at Royston.   more...

Echo News

Updated: Loading pier is doomed

A SOUTHEND seafront eyesore jetty is being demolished, scuppering plans for a shoreline restaurant.   more...

Sarah's still singing at 100

SARAH Whiterod has been singing all the way to her centenary - joining friends and family in a few cockney tunes on her 100th birthday.   more...

Kai all set to be a mascot

CHELSEA fan Kai Needs-Boreham loves watching his favourite team, but for their next match he will have the best view ever as their mascot.   more...

Fed-up driver’s anti-road workers’ website

A FRUSTRATED driver who was caught speeding through roadworks where no one was working has found a novel way of hitting back at what he calls "lazy road workers".   more...

Sea of balloons signals 100th anniversary

A SEA of balloons sailed across the sky to mark a Southend school's centenary.   more...

Opposition to new restaurant licensing proposals

MORE than 100 residents are opposing plans for a new licensed restaurant.   more...

Natalie nominated as outstanding carer

A YOUNG carer who managed to hold her family together after her mum died of cancer has been nominated for a national award.   more...

Armed raid and cash snatch, both at Lakeside

ARMED robbers struck at a Lakeside jewellers and stole a large quantity of watches.   more...

Controversial Rileys proposal is shelved

CONTROVERSIAL plans to demolish a landmark leisure complex and replace it with retirement flats have been dropped, after being turned down by Southend Council.   more...

Row over missing bus times

BUS passengers have been left clueless about their journey times after two shelters were put up on a busy road without any timetables.   more...

Drive to aid homeless leads to B&B cutback

CASTLE Point Council is to end an agreement with owners of bed and breakfast accommodation, after it paid more than £66,000 in wasted bookings.   more...

End of the road for sticky pavements?

COUNCILLORS have welcomed the development of a new, easy-to-remove chewing gum, which could save hundreds of thousands of pounds in clean-up bills.   more...

Policeman faces child sex trial in Suffolk

THE trial of a senior Essex policeman accused of sexually abusing a schoolgirl is to be held out of the county.   more...

A Majestic triumph at Disneyland

YOUNG dancers entertained the crowds on a chance-of-a- lifetime visit to perform at Disneyland Paris.   more...

Craft club for kids

CARD-MAKING and egg decorating are among the activities children are enjoying at a new craft club.   more...

Still living in limbo after plans cancelled

A FAMILY have told how their lives are still in "limbo land" because of a looming development.   more...

Robbed woman says Asda ‘unhelpful’

A WOMAN told how staff at ASDA, Basildon, failed to help her after she was robbed of £100.   more...

Students arrive at £5m campus

A NEW £5million college campus has welcomed its first students.   more...

Movie role for father and son

A FATHER and son appear in new gangster film, Rise of the Footsoldier, based on the true story of a south Essex villain.   more...

Nursery wins cash to boost English skills

A NURSERY is looking forward to a £10,000 upgrade, thanks to the Echo.   more...

Essex County Standard News

Man cleared on murder charge

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Gazette Features

Not old nor grey, but he has bags of experience

Walk towards the principal's office at Colne Community School, Brightlingsea, and there is a room that will stop you in your tracks.   more...

Gazette News

Tiptree: Pupil’s 100-mile run for baby unit

A sixth-former is about to embark on a mammoth 100-mile run for charity.   more...

Colchester: Man jailed for assaulting nurse

A man who assaulted a nurse as he was escorted out of Colchester General Hospital in the early hours of the morning was jailed.   more...

Frinton: Call for X-rated songs control

Licensing laws to stop songs with explicit lyrics being played where children are present should be introduced, according to one Frinton councillor.   more...

Witham: Woman tells of theft at knife-point

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

Clacton: Homes 'devalued by yobs' claim

Residents claim nuisance yobs on their road are devaluing their homes.   more...

Great Oakley: School isn’t ok, it’s outstanding

Everything is oakey-dokey for one pre school as it celebrates scooping a national award.   more...

Essex: Delegates tackle carbon footprint

An ambitious ten-year plan to reduce the carbon footprint in Essex has been launched at an environmental summit.   more...

Colchester: Memories of Layer Road wanted for film

Treasured memories of Colchester United's football ground are to be recorded for posterity as part of a film about the changing face of Colchester.   more...

Colchester: Fertility advance unveiled

A ground-breaking new technique has been unveiled, which will allow women to have their eggs frozen so they can delay starting a family.   more...

Colchester: Success - at a stroke

Senior doctors at Colchester General Hospital have been so successful at cutting patient recovery times that they are passing on their methods to doctors countrywide.   more...

Colchester: Drink cartons can now be recycled

Drink cartons can now be recycled in Colchester.   more...

Colchester: It’s just the job

Hundreds of career-hunters turned out to the Gazette's jobs fair.   more...

Colchester: Police rammed in fast car drama

Police in Colchester were today investigating an early morning incident.   more...

Colchester: Heave ho!

Young Joshua Harrington was having fun playing pirates with Andrea Routledge, Jennifer Tranham and Chantel Peacock.   more...

Colchester: Times change for church

A project to transform a historic church into a meeting place for young people has moved on.   more...

Colchester: Cooks take on the takeaway

A couple from Colchester have been taking on the takeaways with a little help from celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo.   more...

Colchester: Man cleared of murder

A man has walked free from a court on a murder charge after a jury failed for a second time to reach a verdict in the case.   more...

Harwich: What about our money?

Workers at a haulage company have not been paid wages for nearly two months, it has been revealed.   more...

Weeley, Clacton: Running to help

As Lisa Finch and her seven-year-old daughter Ella make their way round a 5km fun run on Sunday, one person will be on their minds.   more...

Manningtree: Enter Sandman - building firm acts to rescue festival

With the sands of time slipping away, a building company has stepped in to save the opening day of a festival.   more...

Wrabness: Community spirit saves blaze hall

Quick-thinking residents may have helped avoid an explosion from happening after a suspected arson attack at a village hall.   more...

St Osyth: Anger at site fence removal order

A band of caravan owners have formed a group to fight management rules at a holiday park.   more...

West Mersea: Victim left with burns to his eyes

A man has been told he is facing a "lengthy" prison sentence for leaving a man with burns to his eyes.   more...

Clacton: ‘Money down the drain’

A town centre fountain has got the thumbs down from Gazette readers.   more...

Colchester: Victim punched in face

A man was punched in the face when he refused to hand money to his attacker.   more...

Colchester: Driver led police on A12 car chase

A woman led police on a car chase after she took the keys of a vehicle without permission and drove off.   more...

Colchester: Nature haven plan for old churchyard

A haven for wildlife could be created in a neglected churchyard.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

Gearing up for China Trek

A landscape gardener is ready to tackle a Great Wall of China trek.   more...

Surgery Website set for Nepal Trek News

A new surgery website is set to receive messages from Nepal.   more...

Harwich And Manningtree Standard News

Harwich: Bikers Rev Up For Event

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

Dovercourt: Cycle Trek Is Son's Tribute

THE son of a much loved community figure who died is hoping to make a difference for others by taking on a challenge.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard News

Waterskiing event in memory of Karl

A NATIONAL water skiing event taking place in St Lawrence Bay on Sunday, September 16, has been dedicated to the memory of Karl Brooks.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard Sport

Wignall on loan

Heybridge Swifts central defender Jack Wignall, who joined earlier this season from AFC Sudbury, has moved to Ryman North side Redbridge, initially on a month's loan.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Kirsty's Great Wall trek

A woman is planning to trek along the Great Wall of China to raise cash for a cerebral palsy charity.   more...

Big welcome for new teachers

MORE than 100 newly qualified teachers have been welcomed to Thurrock in a special ceremony organised by the council.   more...

Pervert on the street

A PERVERT indecently exposed himself to a motorist.   more...

Row over demolition costs for care home

A ROW has erupted over the £250,000 cost of demolishing a care home.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Stafford v Grays preview

Stafford Rangers v Grays Athletic.   more...

  
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