Stories for 16 September 2007

Echo News

Sun shines on regatta

THOUSANDS of people made the most of the sunshine and strolled along the water's edge for the Leigh Regatta.   more...

Passer-by saves family from blaze

A COURAGEOUS man ran into a burning building to save the lives of a mother and her two children.   more...

Grass fire at Waterside

FIREFIGHTERS tacked a grass fire which broke out at Waterside Farm. They arrived at 7.15am on Sunday to put out the flames.   more...

Van fire: treated as suspicious

A FIRE is being treated as suspicious after it gutted the inside of a van.   more...

Thousands in Shoebury for Hindu festival

THOUSANDS of Hindus were in Shoebury today for what is thought to be he largest Ganesh ceremony outside India.   more...

Teenager left with burns

A TEENAGER was left badly burnt after an incident at a warehouse.   more...

A127 crash: updated

TWO people were taken to hospital following a crash which left the A127 closed for four hours.   more...

Gazette News

Colchester: Motorcyclist dies in road crash

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a motorcyclist was killed.   more...

North Essex: Six arrested at rave

SIX men have been arrested following a rave held in a quarry.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Grays Back On Track At Stafford

Stafford Rangers 0 v 2 Grays.   more...