Stories for 17 September 2007

Billericay Weekly News Sport

Brave Welwyn shot down by Town Flack

WITH striker Joe Flack coming off the bench to score a hat-trick in five minutes, Billericay Town ran riot to chalk-up the biggest win of the FA Cup's first qualifying round.   more...

Braintree And Witham Times News

Get your church 24 hours a day

CHRISTIANS sang and worshipped through the night at a church's third annual charity praise-a-thon.   more...

Playgrounds to be brought up to date

A new play area has been unveiled as part of a project to improve a number of playgrounds across the district.   more...

Cleaning up the streets

A crackdown on people who litter streets with chewing gum has been launched in the hope of saving thousands of pounds.   more...

Unsigned band hope for jingles all the way

A ROCK band are aiming to be the first unsigned band in the Top Ten music charts this Christmas.   more...

New owner takes on village pub

A COUPLE are revamping a village pub that has been closed for more than a year.   more...

Illegal rave: Witham and Braintree men arrested

Six men have been arrested following an illegal rave held in a quarry.   more...

Appeal to trace raffle winner

FETE organisers are trying to track down a raffle prize winner.   more...

Anxious wait for Cyprus appeal hearing

THE fiancée of a man jailed for 15 years in Cyprus has expressed her fear and anger after discovering his crucial appeal hearing will be just 20 minutes long.   more...

Brentwood Weekly News News

Pair escape helicopter crash

A HELICOPTER crashed into a field near North Weald airfield yesterday, Sunday September 16.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Emstead: Fayre fun

TARTAN, trapeze artists and a tug of war were among a whole host of entertainment on the go for a village school over the weekend.   more...

Clacton: Arsonists strike

ARSONISTS are believed to be behind a blaze that started in a block of flats   more...

Clacton: Lifting for charity

BULGING biceps went on show to pull out all the stops for charity.   more...

Echo News

Can our cafe survive without the jetty?

A COUPLE fear their seafront business could be washed away when a run-down jetty is demolished.   more...

Town prepares for month of arts events

A MONTH-long festival is being staged in Southend to celebrate the heritage, culture and arts of the town.   more...

Church pins its hopes on fresh application

AN ambitious £1million redevelopment of a church hall has been put on hold until planning permission is granted for key changes to the plan.   more...

Will councillors back plans for Roots Hall?

REVISED plans for the redevelopment of Southend United's Roots Hall stadium could be backed by councillors next week.   more...

England swimmer Jay will go Dutch after all

A YOUNG swimmer will be able to fulfil his dream of competing for England after donations for his trip to the European Championships flooded in.   more...

Hurst and Peters at golf club dinner

SIR Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters will be the guests of honour at a golf club event next month.   more...

Hindu crush

THE BIGGEST Ganesh ceremony outside of India drew Hindus from across the country to Shoebury East Beach.   more...

Kite festival for high flyers

HUNDREDS of people have taken part in the ancient art of kite-flying at an annual festival.   more...

Why wasn’t attack taken seriously?

FORMER world champion boxer Terry Marsh has written to Essex Police's Chief Constable, demanding to know why an assault on him has not been investigated.   more...

Cadet appointed as Lord Lieutenant jnr

AN ARMY cadet from Leigh has been appointed as a junior Lord Lieutenant for Essex.   more...

Tories on red alert for General Election

TORIES in the Rochford and Southend East constituency have been put on a General Election alert.   more...

Wedding room was full of broken glass

A BRIDE feared her wedding reception would have to be held in her back garden after problems with the hotel she had booked meant it had to be rearranged at the very last moment.   more...

Second consultation on new homes

RESIDENTS in Rochford are set to be asked their views for a second time on where 3,400 homes planned for the district should be built.   more...

Helen Mirren picks up yet another award

SIR Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters will be the guests of honour at a golf club event next month.   more...

'Allo, 'allo! Why Sue is coming back to Southend

SUE Hodge is coming home and there is just one thing on her mind - cockles.   more...

Appeal over street robbery

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man claimed he was held down and robbed.   more...

Simon Webbe in cafe rock

MORE than 450 fans showed up to catch a glimpse of singer Simon Webbe as he took to the stage in south Essex.   more...

Hospital criticised after patient death

BASILDON Hospital has been heavily criticised after a woman died of a stroke following a second operation after bowel cancer surgery.   more...

Family pay tribute to uniquely gifted Declan

THE family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash have described him as a "modest man who had so much more to give".   more...

A127 shut for 4 hours by smash

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

Public flock to see centre revival plans

HUNDREDS of people visited the Laindon Centre to view plans which aim to bring back the glory days to the shopping complex.   more...

Street march in honour of RAF veterans

NEVER forget was the message when war veterans marched through the streets of Southend to commemorate the Battle of Britain.   more...

Gaming centre hit by violent raiders

A MEMBER of staff was bound, gagged, blindfolded and punched during a terrifying raid on a computer gaming centre.   more...

Spanish scamsters fail to catch Eric out

PENSIONER Eric Gowland has been told he could be £425,000 better off - if he's prepared to fax all his personal details to a mysterious address in Spain.   more...

Future’s bright, the future’s Firebreak

GRAPPLING with fire hoses, running up ladders and saving victims with rope hoists. This expertly executed drill is being carried out by underprivileged children.   more...

No webcast role for flamboyant Gordon

A FLAMBOYANT councillor has called for Thurrock Council meetings to be broadcast live on the internet.   more...

Arson family saved by hero

A HERO saved a young mum and her two children after arsonists torched their home.   more...

Science shows inspire pupils

BUDDING scientists have been treated to a series of   more...

Jailed for £4m posh car ring

A CANVEY man was jailed for seven years for his role in a £4million luxury car ring.   more...

We're jolly good sports

SURPRISED shoppers were greeted by footballers and karate experts as staff ditched their uniforms for a charity fun day.   more...

Police to probe free ticket claim

A CASTLE Point councillor is being formally investigated by police for allegedly supplying free football tickets to fellow councillors.   more...

You're blooming marvellous

THERE were almost 200 exhibits at Canvey Island Horticultural Society's annual autumn show.   more...

Flats approval sparks new row

A GOVERNMENT inspector's approval of a controversial flats development has ignited a bitter row between a developer and councillors.   more...

Asda may not be open all hours

RETAIL giant Asda has promised to listen to residents before opening a new superstore 24 hours a day.   more...

Historic day as hall opens after revamp

A CHURCH hall in the heart of Benfleet has officially reopened following an £80,000 revamp.   more...

Ageing drug baron might die in prison

THE ageing leader of the gang behind a £5million cocaine smuggling plot could die in jail.   more...

Elderly forced to share home

ELDERLY residents in council-run sheltered homes are being forced to share their accommodation with homeless people.   more...

Replace this park...with parking spaces

THESE residents are bucking the trend - by campaigning for the council to concrete over a public green outside their homes.   more...

Sisters' warning of a sales scam

SISTERS who say they were duped at a discount sale have sent out a warning to others not to fall into the same trap.   more...

Council backs change to smoking age

A LAW change which will raise the age for buying cigarettes to 18 has been backed by Basildon Council.   more...

Teens charged after being hurt in road smash

TWO 16-years-olds were hurt in a car smash.   more...

Revamp bid for shoddy estates

TWO more run-down Basildon estates are being lined up for demolition and rebuild, the Echo can reveal.   more...

Echo Sport

Draw not enough to save Essex from drop

ESSEX tied their Pro40 match away to Northamptonshire yesterday but the point gained was not sufficient to prevent them being relegated into Division Two.   more...

Gazette News

Colchester: Lorry driver locked up for texting at wheel

A swerving lorry driver seen reading text messages while driving has spent a night in the cells.   more...

Colchester, St Osyth: Man cleared after second murder trial

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

Colchester: Facelift plea to stop shop trouble

A shopping precinct plagued by nuisance youths could be given a new look to solve its problems.   more...

Colchester: Young get media savvy

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Colchester: Underage drinks sales warning

An off-licence in Colchester has been ordered to bring in measures to stop underage drinkers buying and stealing alcohol.   more...

Harwich And Manningtree Standard News

Harwich: Pithy Pars Wanted For Annual Event

THE countdown has started for Harwich's Guy Carnival.   more...

Lawford: Girls Show Off Their Footy Skills

GIRLS proved they are just as good at football as boys when they took part in a festival dedicated to the beautiful game.   more...

Dovercourt: Charity's Appeal For Carpet Fitter

A CHARITY is appealing for a kindhearted carpet fitted to help them get their shop ready for business.   more...

Harwich: Town Marks Historic Journey To The New World

HARWICH was transported back to the 17th century to celebrate 400 years since the founding of Jamestown in America.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Pets get call to church

CHURCH-goers are being invited to a special "Vicar of Dibley" inspired thanksgiving for pets ceremony.   more...

ASDA say sorry over robbery reaction

A DISABLED Tilbury woman found Asda were less than happy to help when she was robbed in her local store.   more...

Thurrock is blooming

THURROCK once again rose to the occasion at this year's Anglia in Bloom Awards held at Suffolk Show Ground in Ipswich.   more...

Call to put meetings on the web

A BOROUGH councillor has called for council meetings to be broadcast on the web.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Rocks boss rues FA Cup exit

Hemel Hempsted 4, East Thurrock United 0   more...

  
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