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Stories for 27 September 2007
Chelmsford Weekly News News
Youth gang terrorised young mum
A YOUNG mum has told of being terrorised by a group of youths who pelted her and her children with apples and sticks. more...
Community club marks anniversary
A SPORTS and social club celebrated its 60th anniversary as work finished on a building upgrade. more...
Ignore the lollipop at your peril!
WATCH out, watch out - there's a lollipop lady about. more...
Crackdown on hoodlums
POLICE in Chelmsford are warning potential troublemakers to be aware. more...
Clacton And Frinton Gazette News
Clacton: Mum's anger at nursing care
THE mother of a cerebral palsy sufferer has spoken out after an inquest highlighted failings in his care by social services. more...
Tendring: Homes have lowest landfill
Environmentally-aware residents in Tendring produce the lowest amount of landfill waste in Essex, it has been revealed. more...
Clacton: Bid to cut camper vans
A councillor has called for parking restrictions to stop unsightly camper vans from taking up residence on a seafront road. more...
Tendring: Council rejects ‘wasteland’ claim
An affluent seafront area could be turned into a wasteland due to a "money-grabbing" council policy, it is feared. more...
Tendring: Empty homes ‘must be occupied’
Making the most of empty homes could be the answer to housing needs in Tendring. more...
Clacton: Busy troops miss parade
PLANS for a parade for returning soldiers will not go ahead, as their schedule is too busy to accommodate the event. more...
Clacton: Roadworks warning
ROADWORKS will be carried out in Clacton next week. more...
Clacton: Call to cat owner
AN animal lover is looking for the owner of a cat who was knocked down in Clacton. more...
Echo Education
Brushing up on the old school Thai!
SCHOOL ties have become closer after a group of officials from Thailand visited Southend. more...
Echo News
Our squaddies are unloved
A MUM whose son is serving in Afghanistan has called for more understanding towards more...
Updated: Princess Anne in Rochford
A STATE-of-the-art first-aid training centre has now been given the royal seal of approval, with a visit from Princess Anne. more...
Martin’s in running for another big win
A REMARKABLE Scout who has bagged many honours, despite the challenges of Down's syndrome, has been nominated for another highly regarded award. more...
Catching up with learning activities
ADULTS from Southend's Jewish community can now access a range of activities through an adult education programme. more...
Controversial mobile mast ‘is acceptable’
A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to install a mobile phone mast in a residential area has been recommended for approval. more...
Resident’s confusion over consultation
A RESIDENT has queried whether Castle Point taxpayers will get a proper chance to comment on council proposals to change its structure, because of conflicting information on consultation forms. more...
Lift up your eyes to heaven
A BALLOON launch was held in Southend this week to encourage people to "get back to church". more...
Village fish in sudden deaths dismay
DOZENS of fish in a village pond have died, to the dismay of families, councillors and wildlife experts. more...
Cadet open day brings in new recruits
DRILL demonstrations, a tasty barbecue and the chance to sit in a scaled-down replica Tiger Moth biplane enticed hordes of youngsters to a Wickford Air Cadets open day. more...
Twirling their way to 40 awards
A BATON twirling group has notched up a string of awards just six months after starting out in competitions. more...
Brave Vincent vows: I'll be back on my bike
A TEENAGER who was impaled on his bike handlebars in a freak accident is finally out of hospital and on the road to recovery. more...
Council could be told to provide more sites
BASILDON Council is gearing up to fight the large number of traveller sites it will be expected to find. more...
Police defend action against illegal campers
POLICE have defended the action they took against travellers who illegally camped on privately owned land. more...
Travellers stopped from expanding plots
TRAVELLERS have been blocked from expanding a legal traveller site, which sells caravans, with a High Court injunction. more...
Hints for 'empty nest' parents
A SOUTH Essex-based charity is offering advice to parents missing their offspring, when they pack them off to university for the first time. more...
Vision for Southend backed by cabinet
A VISION for the future of Southend has been agreed by the council's cabinet. more...
Buddhist leader to teach in Rayleigh
A PROMINENT Buddhist is coming to Rayleigh. to share his teaching with local followers of the faith. more...
Nursery opens new branch
BILLERICAY'S under-fives will have a new day nursery from Monday onwards. more...
Bless these little fish
AN annual festival celebrated 300 years of tradition in Southend. more...
Shoppers spark probe over street collectors
SHOPPERS in Rayleigh have complained they are being bothered by too many charity collectors and people carrying out surveys. more...
Officers back flats plan
PLANS to build seven flats in High Road, Benfleet, have been recommended for approval. more...
School to discuss building proposals
BELFAIRS High School will be unveiling more details about its building plans at meeting of West Leigh Residents' Association. more...
Police name suspects
THIS couple are wanted in connection with a robbery of a disabled woman on a Basildon street. more...
MP joins bid to halt £1m golf plans
BASILDON MP Angela Smith has backed a campaign to halt the £1million revamp of the town's golf course. more...
Dom Littlewood goes from Faking It to shaking it in Strictly Come Dancing
DOM Littlewood is known for his gift of the gab - but he may have come up against the one situation he can't talk himself out of. more...
Tube chaos
COMMUTERS suffered travel chaos today because of a row over safety on London Underground. more...
Battle over £1bn town centre rebuild
FOUR heavyweight developers are fighting to carry out the £1billion rebuild of Basildon town centre. more...
Valentine’s Day stabber is locked up
A JEALOUS knifeman who repeatedly stabbed a love rival on Valentine's Day was jailed for three years. more...
MP supports group against £1m golf plans
BASILDON MP Angela Smith has backed a campaign to halt the £1million revamp of the town's golf course. more...
Mourning mum's plea to end bullying
POLICE are investigating an eight-month bullying campaign being carried out in the name of a teenager who died earlier this year. more...
Smile! You’re on park cam
POLICE have released this CCTV image of a suspected vandal in an effort to curb a campaign of vandalism at Priory Park. more...
Breakfast at school
Pair sought after disabled mugging
THESE are the faces of a couple wanted in connection with a street robbery on a disabled woman. more...
Celebrating 60 years in style
JEAN and Tom Gallimore have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary in style, in contrast to their modest post-war marriage. more...
Echo helps boys to Oliver roles
TWO budding stars beat off competition from more than 100 youngsters to win a place in a production of Oliver Twist. more...
Developer appeals plan refusals
THE developers behind plans for a block of flats that were refused by two councils will appeal the decisions. more...
Man suffers third arson attack
AN arson attack that destroyed a man's three boats appears to be the latest incident in a campaign of harassment against him. more...
Dom forced to let his feet do the talking
DOM Littlewood is known for his gift of the gab - but he may have come up against the one situation he can't talk himself out of. more...
Have-a-go heroes to get more support
THE law on "have-a-go heroes" is to be urgently reviewed to give members of the public more confidence to step in more...
Campaign highlights organ donation need
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to raise awareness of body tissue donation. more...
Kids fired up by gymnast
CHILDREN at a primary school have been enthused about gymnastics following an acrobatic display from a professional. more...
Advice on latest drinks rules
A COLLEGE will host a business forum to bring licensees and security staff up to date with the latest regulations on more...
High-flying cadet is a gliding star
AN AIR cadet has taken to the skies after passing his gliding scholarship with flying colours. more...
Pupils' African adventure
STUDENTS and staff were treated to an out of Africa experience as headteachers from Uganda and Ethiopia paid a visit to schools in Benfleet. more...
Well done Sir! Philip’s a top class head
A HEADTEACHER who transformed a once failing school into a centre of learning excellence is in line for a prestigious national leadership award. more...
Plans for more flats are labelled as insane
AN angry resident has complained about an "insane" proposal to demolish a single property and replace it with 24 flats. more...
Rubbish site is approved
ALLOTMENTS will be replaced with either a cleansing depot or a site where rubbish is held before sent to landfill, councillors have decided. more...
Crossings will make journey to school safer
NEW zebra crossings in a busy stretch of road in Thorpe Bay are set to make the roads safer for pedestrians. more...
Travellers accuse MP of hypocrisy over home
TRAVELLERS have accu-sed MP John Baron of hypocrisy for living in a house built on the same green belt he is trying to protect. more...
Paul’s Hellrunner race to help tackle rare illness
A KIND-HEARTED gardener will be swapping his spade for his running shoes to raise awareness of a rare condition. more...
Are these the final days of Tory power?
SOUTHEND'S Conservatives have had a rough time over the past two years. more...
We’re going futsal crazy!
A FOOTBALL craze said to be the secret behind Brazil's samba stars has hit the streets of Basildon. more...
Echo Sport
Virus puts Al’s place in doubt
ALASTAIR Cook is likely to miss the first match of England's tour of Sri Lanka today after contracting a stomach bug. more...
Essex County Standard News
Farmers hit by new crisis
COLCHESTER is at the epicentre of a disease containment zone caused by outbreaks of foot and mouth and bluetongue diseases. more...
HISTORIC building saved for community use
Troops to be treated as heros
COLCHESTER is to bestow its highest honour on its fighting heroes. more...
Gazette Features
50+: Old? Us?No way!
Only a Government initiative can be described as "patronising, insulting and hilarious" at the same time. more...
Gazette News
Clacton: Bid to cut camper vans
A councillor has called for parking restrictions to stop unsightly camper vans from taking up residence on a seafront road. more...
Tendring: Homes have lowest landfill
Environmentally-aware residents in Tendring produce the lowest amount of landfill waste in Essex, it has been revealed. more...
Colchester: Business as usual... but at a price
A shop owner has called for compensation from a developer whose building work is blighting her business. more...
Ramsey: Batty visitor to church
You expect to see the odd pair of angel's wings inside a place of worship, but one church has experienced an unusual fluttering of wings down the aisle. more...
Colchester: Water nuisance for cars
Roadworks set-up to allow a water main to be replaced, are set to be removed this week. more...
North Essex: Train tanker in track drama
A freight train tanker derailed while carrying 94,000 litres of highly-flammable chemicals. more...
Clacton: Former school set to be redeveloped
A redundant special school which parents fought long and hard to keep open is set to be sold. more...
Harwich: Dramatic rescue as yacht grounds
A yachtsman has described the moment his family leapt for their lives as their boat broke up in gales off Essex. more...
Halstead: Eyes have it in bid for security
A town has won its fight for CCTV funding to the joy of traders, residents and councillors. more...
Marks Tey: Teenager knows his station in life
A village rail station will receive some tender loving care after being adopted by a teenager. more...
Colchester: Shape of things to come
Construction of the first stand of the new Colchester community stadium is already well under way. more...
Colchester: Minister hears academy worry
Concerns about plans for an academy to replace two Colchester secondary schools have been raised with education minister Ed Balls. more...
Colchester: Mum’s school bus smoking claim
A mother is demanding action to stub out smokers on a school bus. more...
Colchester: Regeneration ‘transformed’ life at Hythe
Building communities is just as important for Colchester's regeneration as building architectural landmarks, it has been claimed. more...
Colchester: Lights will be classic, safe and eco-friendly
Eco-friendly white lights will set Colchester ablaze this Christmas. more...
Colchester, Mersea: Gym error calls in the bailiffs
A fitness fan got into trouble with bailiffs after a series of mistakes by her gym. more...
Witham: Irony of 800-mile cyclist in accident near home
One month after riding almost 800 miles around Europe a cyclist has been knocked off her bike only two miles from home. more...
North Essex: Freight train derails
A freight train carrying 94,000 litres of chemical has derailed. more...
Harwich, Dovercourt: Wings appeal takes flight
Royal Air Force stalwarts have raised more than £8,000 and are still going strong. more...
Tendring: Empty homes ‘must be occupied’
Making the most of empty homes could be the answer to housing needs in Tendring. more...
Tendring: Council rejects ‘wasteland’ claim
An affluent seafront area could be turned into a wasteland due to a "money-grabbing" council policy, it is feared. more...
Harwich, Dovercourt: Body was Joanne Coombs
Transport officials have confirmed the body of a woman believed to be Joanne Coombs discovered last Tuesday, was that of the 40-year-old mother, from Dovercourt. more...
Walton: Leisure centre ‘white elephant’ says playwright
Walton's multi-thousand pound leisure centre has been accused of becoming an "unwelcome white elephant." more...
Gazette Sport
Double delight for Dale
Tiptree golfer Dale Whitnell is playing in Australia this week after celebrating England's triumph in the three-day annual men's home international in the Republic of Ireland. more...
Halstead Gazette News
Bath tub sailors raise money in memory of father and son
Bath tub buddies set sail to raise money in memory of a father and son. more...
Deadly junction needs better road markings
Concerns over a 'deadly' junction have prompted a request for clearer road markings and signs. more...
Granddaughters walk in memory of Grandfather
Granddaughters are doing a charity walk in memory of their grand father who had lung cancer. more...
Youngsters' favourite pastime - climbing on shop roofs
Youngsters are climbing all over shop roofs. more...
More power cuts for village
A village can expect more power cuts due to maintenance work. more...
Villagers say no to development plans
Villagers and councillors strongly rejected development plans. more...
Volunteers needed for wildlife paradise
Pairs of hands are needed to help maintain a "wildlife paradise". more...
Fond football memories of centenery club
Following the publication of a football club's centenery celebrations, a former veteran player has told of his fond memories of playing.Derek Jeggo, 77, played for Gosfield United Football Club for almost 20 years during the 1950s and 60s. more...
Pink quilt made with loving care
A lovingly made quilt is to be raffled as part of a coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer. more...
Youth Council Elections Coming Up
A Youth Council is gearing up for election time. more...
Woman gears up for Cambodia trek
A 59-year-old woman will be taking part in the trek of a lifetime in memory of her husband. more...
Harwich And Manningtree Standard News
Harwich: Seafront Drama After Wartime Bomb is found
A SEAFRONT was thrown into panic after a fishing boat dredged up a wartime bomb just feet from a pier. more...
Ramsey: Awards Ceremony Set For Horse Riders
THE Harwich Horse Rangers Association is putting out an appeal for former riders to contact them. more...
Harwich: Ghost Hunters Set For Overnight Event
A GHOST hunt which is about to hit a coastal town has sold out. more...
Dovercourt: Pram Race Will Help Mayoress' Charities
PRAMS (and possibly pints) at the ready! more...
Parkeston: Freight Train Derailment Sparks Chemical Alert
A FREIGHT train tanker carrying 94,000 litres of highly-flammable chemicals has been derailed. more...
Ramsey: Positive Start For Community Group
A GROUP which aims to help be the eyes and ears of the police has got off to a good start. more...
Maldon And Burnham Standard News
Great grandmother takes the plunge
A GREAT grandmother is taking the plunge by launching her first ever sponsored swim - at the spritely age of 86. more...
Drama group stages new comedy
A LAUGH a minute is on offer as Maldon Drana Group launches its latest production. more...
Would-be robber hunted
POLICE are hunting a would be robber who held up a betting office. more...
Primary may face the axe
A SOUTH Woodham Ferrers primary school could be closed in plans to cut down on places. more...
Thurrock Gazette News
Thieves put girls' big event at risk
CAR thieves could have ruined the dreams of a group of South Ockendon girls. more...
A recipe for success
THURROCK schools have received awards for promoting healthy eating and the well-being of pupils and staff. more...
Band boost for Africa
A CHURCH band named "Revelation" have performed their first full concert and raised cash for poor farmers in Africa. more...
Cash by royal invitation
COMMUNITY groups and young people in the borough have been invited to apply for cash - by royal appointment. more...
Wanted after callous crime
RESIDENTS in south Essex hold the key to helping police trace a couple who are wanted in connection with a street robbery on a disabled woman. more...
Jealous lover jailed for knife attack
A JEALOUS knifeman who repeatedly stabbed a love rival on Valentine's Day was jailed for three years. more...
Cops hail drink drive blitz success
ESSEX Police's summer campaign against drink- drivers has been hailed a success, with a drop in the number of offences. more...
Raunchy role for Denise
THE prospect of seeing Corringham babe Denise Van Outen in a lesbian clinch, live on stage, looks likely to make her next venture a hot ticket. more...
Grays-based course to beat pain
PEOPLE who suffer chronic pain can learn how to make real improvements to their quality of life, thanks to a course being launched in Grays next month. more...
Borough youngsters have their say
PUPILS at a Thurrock School have been telling their elders of the problems they face in the borough. more...
Patients get to pick and choose
PATIENTS at borough health surgeries should be able to pick and choose their hospital treatment under a new initiative announced by the region's health care trust. more...
Chance to speak on borough health issues
SOUTH West Essex Primary Care Trust have launched a major information and consultation programme, Improving Lives, which aims to involve residents in planning health care developments across the area. more...
Euro link for borough settlers
A NEW community group has been launched to help support eastern europeans settling in Thurrock. more...
MP's blast at "bumbledom and bureaucracy"
BOROUGH MP Andrew Mackinlay has lambasted the bureaucracy that has led to plans for a massive home development in Thurrock to be revived - even though residents, Thurrock Council and a government minister are against them. more...
Grays supremo blasts critics
GRAYS Athletic's owner Mick Woodward has launched a blistering attack on fans who have criticised him. more...
Stepping out for cancer charity
BOROUGH folk stepped out in force for Marie Curie Cancer Care by taking part in its Devoted to Life Wig sponsored walk in East Tilbury, Essex. more...
Small cut in gipsy site numbers
THE number of planned new gypsy and traveller pitches in the region has but cut - but the small reduction is unlikely to satisfy local campaigners who want no new pitches in Thurrock. more...
Couple's holiday from hell
AN EXPECTANT mum feared for the safety of her unborn child on a "holiday from hell" in Bulgaria. more...
Thurrock Gazette Sport
Hannah's making waves
A BOROUGH youngster has been showing her prowess behind the mast. more...
Blues supremo blasts fans
GRAYS Athletic's owner Mick Woodward has launched a blistering attack on fans who have criticised him. more...
Barnard released: Two up for loan
GRAY Athletic boss Justin Edinburgh has moved to cut down the size of his squad releasing defender Donny Barnard from his contract, which was due to run to January. more...
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