Stories for 24 September 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Care Trust unable to help Braintree chemist

Mid Essex Primary Care Trust (PCT) is willing to sit back and watch a Braintree pharmacy fold, a meeting has heard.   more...

Post delays set to hit local businesses

Businesses and homes in Braintree and Uttlesford could face up to two hour post delays when delivery changes come into operation, a union leader has said.   more...

Crash mother pays tribute to partner and unborn son

A mother-to-be who lost her partner and her unborn son when the motorcycle she was on collided with a Jeep has paid tribute to her "loving, gorgeous, intelligent man".   more...

Super-curry-is-fantastic-certainly-not-atrocious

An Indian restaurant which serves nan-tastic curries has been crowned the best Indian restaurant in London and the suburbs.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

Man questioned over alleged rape

A MAN arrested in connection with an alleged rape in Chelmsford has been released on bail.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Holland-on-Sea: Search for new pop band

A NEWLY written ballad by two local woman which won accolades in a UK competition could raise funds for a local charity.   more...

Clacton: Twins share role on West End stage

YOUNG Clacton twins Jonah and Christian Lees have won a coveted role in a major revival of the award winning play Shadowlands.   more...

Clacton: Twins will add to anniversary joy

JOHN and Phyllis Faint are looking forward to a lovely present for their diamond wedding - the arrival of their new twin grandchildren.   more...

Clacton: Kids off to Germany

CLACTON children will be saying "guten morgen" to their German counterparts, as they visit the town of Biberach this week.   more...

Tendring: Coffee mornings set to raise £7 million

GROUPS around Tendring will be joining two million people in a charity coffee morning this Friday.   more...

Echo News

£250m fund for two new colleges

BASILDON is to get a multi-million pound, state-of-the-art, town centre college campus for 16 to 19-year-olds.   more...

Jack-knifed lorry chaos

A COLLISION between a lorry and a car caused lunchtime traffic chaos in Basildon.   more...

Farmer’s fury at travellers

A FARMER has heavily criticised the law after a group of travellers parked up to 20 cars and caravans on land he rents.   more...

Wimpy hit by £30k arson attack

ARSONISTS caused as much as £30,000 of damage to a Wimpy restaurant by shoving lighted pieces of paper through the letterbox.   more...

60-year-old woman trapped in car

FIREFIGHTERS returning to Hawkwell station after a call-out found a 60-year-old woman trapped in her car.   more...

Man handled stolen travellers' cheques

A FATHER-OF-TWO has been found guilty of handling £1,000 in stolen travellers cheques.   more...

No more soggy semolina!

PARENTS at West Leigh Infant School were invited to try a school meal in an effort to increase the number of pupils opting for hot dinners.   more...

Rise in burglaries

SOUTH Essex detectives are investigating a series of burglaries in the same residential street in which crooks have taken cash, jewellery and even reading material.   more...

Inflatables fun for charity for disabled

DOZENS of people took part in a special It's a Knockout-style game in Southend to help raise cash for charity.   more...

Firm could be forced out

TYRE and exhaust firm Kwik-Fit has a thrown a spanner in the works of Basildon's £900million town centre regeneration.   more...

Child bikers cause menace on streets

VERY young yobs are making residents' lives a misery by racing quadbikes and motorbikes.   more...

Artist Joanne's floral influence

AN artist is exhibiting her botanical and flower work in the style of famed painter Georgia O'Keefe.   more...

Updated: Fire engulfs bales of hay

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a huge blaze which engulfed 300 bales of hay at a Rochford farm.   more...

Teddies rock around the clock

More than than 300 jive music fans, from near and far, bopped the night away at a Teddy boy reunion.   more...

Free infection checks for gay nightclubbers

GAY nightclubers are being offered a quick and easy health check along with their cocktails.   more...

Kibcaps shops revamp

A £90,000 revamp of a run-down parade of shops is set to begin in the new year.   more...

Diners can dish out cash and help homeless

GET ready for a fundraiser scheme with real bite.   more...

Kids left in danger...for three years

BUILDING work at two Basildon schools has put children's safety at risk for more than three years, a school governor claims.   more...

Canvey: 'Show you care!'

A CAMPAIGNER has urged people to "dress" Canvey with protest signs to show Government inspectors the strength of opposition to Calor Gas's expansion plans.   more...

Brainbox Yulia is a tsar GCSE student

A RUSSIAN student who came to England just five years ago is studying for her A-levels after achieving the fifth best GCSE results at her school this year.   more...

Warning over grass fires

FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning to youngsters about the dangers of starting grass fires, after tackling seven of the blazes in one day.   more...

Updated: Big Brother Brian in Basildon

HUNDREDS of fans cheered as Basildon's golden boy, Big Brother winner Brian Belo, was handed the keys to Bas Vegas.   more...

Homecoming for Helen Mirren

HUNDREDS of excited fans queued for a chance to meet Dame Helen Mirren when she came back in her home town to sign copies of her autobiography.   more...

Updated: Serious sex attack

A WOMAN was subjected to a sickening sexual assault in Southend High Street at the weekend.   more...

Driver clocked at 145mph on A127

A BOY-racer was clocked by undercover police doing 145mph on a dangerous S-bend on the A127.   more...

Man trapped after crash

FIREFIGHTERS were called after a man was trapped in his car following a crash.   more...

Tesco announces superstore plans

SOUTHEND town centre could get a new supermarket after Tesco announced multimillion-pound plans for the former B&Q site, in Short Street.   more...

Blues joy as Roots Hall plan approved

SOUTHEND United's plans to move to a new stadium have been boosted by the approval of outline planning permission for a new Sainsbury's store and housing at Roots Hall.   more...

Roots Hall Sainsbury's plan agreed

SOUTHEND Council has backed plans for a new Sainsbury's store, petrol garage and new homes at Roots Hall.   more...

Echo Sport

Westley rewarded with two-year Essex contract

ESSEX batsman Tom Westley has signed a two-year contract with the county, taking him up to the end of the 2009 season.   more...

Gazette Features

Tyler can now be a normal 12-year-old at last

For any mum, watching your child suffer an illness is a trial.   more...

Gazette News

Frinton: People pray to help Celestin

Dozens of supporters of a man accused of involvement in the 1990's Rwandan genocide have been praying for him.   more...

Harwich: Assault on man could lead to prison

A man has been told he could be jailed for an unprovoked attack which left another man with a black eye and cuts on his head.   more...

Walton: Towering effort by abseilers

Going down! Brave abseilers of all ages took the plunge from Walton's 86ft-high Naze Tower for charity.   more...

Clacton, Chelmsford: Rape allegation - man arrested

A 39-year-old Clacton man, arrested in connection with an alleged rape, has been released on police bail.   more...

Clacton: Parents warned over school ban

A headteacher is set to take a hard line with students who smoke at her school.   more...

St Osyth: Anger over selective surveillance

Parish councillors are hitting out at police for using surveillance cameras at a private site when it refused to use them at a nearby park that has suffered extensive vandalism.   more...

Great Holland: Signs confusion sees trade drop

The concerned owner of a village fruit farm says he is is losing trade because customers are confused aboute getting to his shop.   more...

Jaywick: Chalets’ wrecking crew gets support

Residents and holidaymakers have come out in support of a group which cleared four derelict properties in Jaywick.   more...

St Osyth: Stop the speeders

Angry villagers are hitting out at Essex County Council for refusing to put traffic restrictions in place on a dangerous road.   more...

Essex: New section to back up detectives

Criminal investigations will today get a major boost in Essex, with the opening of a dedicated police section.   more...

Colchester: Mum’s tribute to son and his child

A mother has paid an emotional tribute to her son, who was killed in a road crash along with his unborn child.   more...

Colchester: Man threatened to film death

A pensioner told his wife "you're going to die tonight" and threatened to film her death.   more...

Colchester: Car overturns, person trapped

Firefighters attended a car which had overturned on Langham Road, Boxted.   more...

Colchester: Fans win apology after attack

Colchester United fans have received an apology after they were attacked as they drove back from an away match.   more...

Experts testing for cattle virus

Tests are being carried out on a herd of cattle in Suffolk to find out whether any more animals have been affected by the UK's first case of bluetongue disease.   more...

North Essex: Bikers die in crash

Two motorcyclists have died after a collision in a village on the Essex and Suffolk border.   more...

Birch: Owners warned over possible cat-napping

Cat owners in Birch are warned to be vigilant after a spate of possible thefts.   more...

Wethersfield: Man dead in burnt caravan

The body of a farmworker was found in a burnt-out caravan.   more...

Colchester: Town gets on board!

Colchester has made it on to the new Monopoly game board!   more...

North Essex: Thunderbirds are go – in real life

A new £1 million fire search and rescue unit opened its doors in Lexden on Friday.   more...

Colchester: Turn to the Romans...

Colchester Castle looks set to go carbon neutral as part of a bid to boost the environment by cutting emissions in public buildings.   more...

Wivenhoe: Speed cut plans for town roads

Road bosses are considering lowering speed limits across a swathe of Wivenhoe.   more...

Boxted: Car overturns

A woman needed hospital treatment after her car lost control on a wet country lane.   more...

Essex: Welcome them home

An Essex MP has called for a local regiment to be given a welcome home parade when they return from war.   more...

Clacton, Colchester: See! Nothing to be scared of!

Exterminate! Nicholas and Jamie Brewerton, and Daniel and Joshua Mulryme joined 1,800 Dr Who fans who queued to see the dreaded Dalek Sec at Clacton and Colchester libraries.   more...

Clacton: Cash boost can’t save Clockwise

A charity which was forced to close its drug and alcohol service has just scooped a £333,000 grant for its parenting project.   more...

Tendring: MP in call to defend English

Council documents should not be made available in foreign languages, according to an MP.   more...

Gazette Sport

Saskia sails home with golden glory

Mersea's Saskia Clark won a gold medal at the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta days after being nominated for a place in the British team for the Beijing Olympic Games.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

Farmworker dies in caravan fire

The body of a farmworker was found in a burnt out caravan the day after a fire happened.   more...

Double death crash- motorcyclists killed

Firefighters from Wethersfield and Sible Hedingham helped police and paramedics deal with the aftermath of a double fatal crash in north Essex.   more...

Man arrested for attempted murder- then sectioned

A man has been arrested for attempted murder and actual bodily harm after assaulting members of the public and police.   more...

Harwich And Manningtree Standard News

Dovercourt: Rosie is a Ripe Age

AT a century old, Rosie Westwood is just blooming.   more...

Harwich: Cash Boost for Shanty Festival

SEA festival organisers have secured funding to get their plans off the ground.   more...

Harwich: Poems Tell History of Essex

AN editor is coming to Harwich to give a talk about his up and coming book.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard News

Man arrested over alleged rape

A MAN arrested in Maldon and questioned over an alleged rape has been released on bail.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Forums to cast new webs

THURROCK'S community forums are to get new websites which will be unveiled when the borough community support network ngage' holds its annual meeting next month.   more...

Councillors fight pub flats plan

FOUR Thurrock councillors from Tilbury have joined forces to fight plans for the redevlopment of a former pub in the town.   more...

New club for youngsters

A NEW arts and crafts club for kids is launching at Horndon Village Hall this week.   more...

A blooming good move

A THURROCK newsagent is blooming - quite literally.   more...

Pregnancy warning for teens

A THURROCK pharmacist is issuing a strong warning to young people to act responsibly and help cut the number of teenage pregnancies in the county.   more...

Schoolboy is victim of knife threat robbery

A TEENAGER was robbed of his schoolbag by a lout who threatened to stab him with a knife.   more...

Spate of Ockendon home raids

DETECTIVES are investigating a spate of burglaries in the same Thurrock residential street where crooks have taken cash, jewellery and even reading material.   more...

Phone thief struck with babe in arms

A CALLOUS thief snatched a mobile phone from a mum cradling her six-month-old baby.   more...

Killer returned to jail after chase

A CONVICTED killer released on licence from prison has been arrested following a car chase.   more...

Edna's got the secret for long life

EDNA Finn's got a secret some-finn that has kept her going for 102 years...   more...

Awards for lifesavers

AMBULANCE volunteers have been rewarded for their work in helping to save lives.   more...

Rail power lines down on local track

FALLEN power cables have caused a train line to be closed causing disruption to commuters.   more...

Man injured in casino fall

A CHAFFORD Hundred man is recovering after being rescued after plunging 30 foot from the balcony of Westcliff Casino and landing on the beach unconscious.   more...

Lottery cash brings Thurrock history to life

TTHURROCK Council's Museum Service have been awarded a £50,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to stage a new production 'Remember Us 2 ' Port Out Starboard Home.'   more...

Millions for borough education!

MULTI-million pound plans for education in Thurrock are set to be unveiled by the winners of a competition to transform skills and vocational learning for young people in the borough.   more...

Library vandals slammed

THUGS have smashed windows and sprayed graffiti on the East Tilbury Library.   more...

Catering for Palmer's students

PALMER'S College students took the hands on approach and had a go at running a hotel as part of their course.   more...

If you go down to the woods........

SPOOKY stories will be told by pumpkin light in Mardyke Woods next month.   more...

Fears remain over Chafford roundabout

A THURROCK couple have warned of a "serious accident" unless something is done about visibility at a mini-roundabout.   more...

Pets join in prayers

A SPECIAL "Vicar of Dibley" inspired thanksgiving for pets service was held at a Grays church.   more...

Free infection tests for gay clubbers

GAY nightclubers are being offered a quick and easy health check along with their cocktails.   more...

Cops seek young Grays fireraisers

POLICE are hunting two young arsonists who caused £2,000 of damage to a wall in Grays.   more...

Roof thieves strike at school

THIEVES have once more struck at a borough school.   more...

Residents warned against 'flu outbreak

THURROCK residents have been warned to take precautions against a predicted new 'flu outbreak.   more...

Drop in and help nurses

LOCAL people are invited to drop in to Basildon and Thurrock Hospital's Education Centre on Friday to join in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning, and help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Couple's sporting move at Chadfields

A TILBURY couple have launched a new business based at the town's football club and aim to bring professional treatment within reach of local sportsmen and women.   more...

  
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