Stories for 3 September 2007

Basildon Recorder News

Measles outbreak warning

HEALTH chiefs fear there could be an outbreak of measles because children aren't having their MMR jabs.   more...

Billericay Weekly News News

Measles outbreak warning

HEALTH chiefs fear there could be an outbreak of measles because children aren't having their MMR jabs.   more...

The fiery merchant of the Mayflower

EXACTLY 387 years ago on Thursday, a ship carrying 137 men, women and children set sail from Plymouth bound for an exciting land almost 3,000 miles away - the New World.   more...

Brentwood Weekly News News

Measles outbreak warning

HEALTH chiefs fear there could be an outbreak of measles because children aren't having their MMR jabs.   more...

Cigarette led to flats evacuation

A FIRE caused by a cigarette left on a sofa at a block of flats in Hutton caused dramatic scenes early on Sunday morning.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

Measles outbreak warning

HEALTH chiefs fear there could be an outbreak of measles because children aren't having their MMR jabs.   more...

Rapist may work in Maldon

A MAN who raped a student in Chelmsford is believed to work in Maldon.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Tendring: Wildlife woe

NEWS of a dramatic rise in endangered species comes as no surprise for one Tendring wildlife worker.   more...

Tendring: health debate

LEADING district councillors are set to comment on proposed changes to mental health services in north Essex.   more...

Echo News

Kids need MMR jabs

PARENTS are being urged to get their children immunised with both doses of MMR after a rise in measles cases over the summer.   more...

The fiery merchant of the Mayflower

EXACTLY 387 years ago on Thursday, a ship carrying 137 men, women and children set sail from Plymouth bound for an exciting land almost 3,000 miles away - the New World.   more...

We will never forget

VETERANS turned out in force to remember comrades who died in the Second World War.   more...

Crash driver did not have full licence

A MAN who drove on a provisional licence for two years has been banned from getting behind the wheel.   more...

Scouts’ heartbreak at hut blaze

BASILDON Scouts have been forced to move out of their home of the last 36 years following a suspicious fire.   more...

Our catwalk kings and queens

WITH a strut and a swagger, a pout and pose, hundreds of young hopefuls took to the catwalk as the 2007 Echo-sponsored Modelsearch competition reached its climax at the Festival Leisure Park, Basildon.   more...

Family escapes fire

A family had a lucky escape this morning (Monday) when a fire started in a baby's bedroom.   more...

Noisy cruisers will face road lockdown

A GATE costing £4,000 is set to be put up on a Canvey road in a fresh bid to tackle noisy car cruisers.   more...

Offenders to join makeover effort

A RECREATION ground on Canvey is set to receive a makeover by offenders undertaking community service.   more...

Who wants to live near this rubbish?

FLYTIPPING and vandalism are making residents' lives a misery in parts of Westcliff, it has been claimed.   more...

Bus passenger exposed himself

POLICE are hunting a man who exposed himself to bus passengers.   more...

Soldier’s mum hits out over ‘pitiful pay’

THE mum of a soldier fighting the Taleban in Afghanistan is campaigning for an increase in the "pitiful" pay received by squaddies.   more...

Bid to sell beer with burgers

THE owner of a new Wimpy restaurant has defended a bid for a licence to sell beer with his burgers.   more...

Paedophile, 60, jailed for 2 years

A PAEDOPHILE who sexually abused two schoolgirls for six years has been locked up for two years.   more...

Police station death: No charges

NO criminal charges will be brought after the death of a man at Southend police station.   more...

Land sale funds £3m school scheme

WESTCLIFF High School for Girls has unveiled plans to sell a part of its grounds for housing to fund a £3.25m teaching block.   more...

Hotel ruined our wedding day

A PERFECT wedding day ended in disaster when the hotel the newlyweds had paid for told them it was overbooked.   more...

Woman faces murder charge

A WOMAN accused of murdering a young dad appeared at Basildon Crown Court for trial.   more...

Bike theft ruins racer’s chances

A SHOCKED motocross rider says thieves have cost him a top three place in an important championships.   more...

Road rage ends in horrific injuries

A TAXI driver lost part of her leg and left an innocent motorist with horrific injuries in a road rage smash.   more...

Measles outbreak warning

HEALTH chiefs fear there could be an outbreak of measles because children aren't having their MMR jabs.   more...

Police car on call loses wheel

POLICE are investigating the circumstances which led this patrol car to crash while on an emergency callout.   more...

Lauren is UK’s next top model

WICKFORD girl Lauren McAvoy is ecstatic after winning the race to become Britain's Next Top Model.   more...

Transplant mum is a golden girl

A MOTHER- of-three is the proud owner of a clutch of gold medals following a trip to Thailand for the World Transplant Games.   more...

Quarry rescue drama

A TEENAGE reveller was dramatically rescued by firefighters after he became trapped in a flooded quarry and had to desperately cling to a tree trunk to avoid drowning.   more...

Girls become one of the family

DRAMA students consider themselves well in.... now they have beaten competition from hundreds of other youngsters to star in the latest production of classic musical Oliver!.   more...

A scarily good time at the maze

CHILDREN and their parents got the fright of their lives as creepy costumed characters crept up behind them during an evening hunt through the maize maze.   more...

John and Andy’s car-azy 10 years

A CHILDHOOD dream to work with cars has been a reality for ten years at one business in Southend.   more...

Palm trees will ease our parking problems

MORE palm trees could be planted to deter motorists from parking in the central reservation of Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff.   more...

Club’s late booze bid

CUSTOMERS could soon enjoy a late night drink if a bar is granted a new licence.   more...

Police checks snare dodgy scrap dealers

DODGY scrap dealers felt the long arm of the law during a day-long crackdown.   more...

School plan agreed

PLANS for a new school in Thurrock have been approved.   more...

Children get the green message

CHILDREN were encouraged to help save the environment at a church holiday club.   more...

Echo Sport

Foster chases East's Essex record

ESSEX wicketkeeper James Foster will be aiming to claim a club record when the Eagles take on the Gloucestershire Gladiators this evening.   more...

Injury threat to Bopara's World Cup hopes

RAVI Bopara's Twenty20 World Cup hopes may have been shattered after the Essex all-rounder suffered a fractured thumb in yesterday's Natwest Series match against India.   more...

Win keeps slim Essex promotion hopes alive

ESSEX took just 23.3 overs of the third day to wrap up a crushing 227-run victory over Derbyshire at Derby to maintain their slim hopes of promotion.   more...

Gazette News

Colchester: Love is in the air

Love was in the air as Paul Goodey popped the question - dangling from a rope 100ft above girlfriend Annika Nair.   more...

Colchester: Police in search for missing man

Fears are growing for a vulnerable pensioner who has been missing from home for two days.   more...

Colchester: U’s fans: we’re being ignored

Supporters' club bosses at Layer Road have pulled out of talks over the U's new stadium, claiming fans' views are being ignored.   more...

Clacton: Hut owners stage demo

Angry beach hut owners have accused the council of letting the coast "crumble away before their eyes".   more...

Clacton: Soggy summer is a blow for traders

Clacton's tourist trade took a battering in what has possibly been the wettest summer on record.   more...

Clacton: D-day for future of coach park

A national hotel chain's bid to build on part of a seafront coach park could move a step closer.   more...

Manningtree: Fun in the mud

A sailing club is celebrating after crowds flocked to its annual regatta.   more...

Colchester: Fans in scooter heaven

Hundreds of classic Vespas and Lambrettas revved across the Strood to Mersea Island at the weekend for the region's biggest scooter rally.   more...

Colchester: Towering proposal

Love definitely was in the air as Paul Goodey popped the question - dangling from a rope 100ft above stunned girlfriend Annika Nair.   more...

Colchester: Fears for missing pensioner

Fears are growing for a vulnerable pensioner who has been missing from home for two days.   more...

Gazette Sport

Orme misses out on a medal

Colchester's James Orme narrowly missed out on a medal at the World Rowing Championships in Munich.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

Men now included in flower show

Creative villagers of all ages took the chance to show off their horticultural, craft and cooking talents.   more...

Traditional farmers fun raises thousands for charity

More than 1,500 people turned out for a day of family fun at a traditional country show.   more...

Great weather and ginger ale make fete a success

A village fete has raised nearly £2,000 for the parish church.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard News

Soldier's funeral to be held this Friday

THE funeral of a young soldier killed in action in Afghanistan is to be held on Friday.   more...

Behave or be banned from our pubs

LAGER louts will have to think twice before starting trouble in pubs and clubs if a new scheme is enforced.   more...

Rapist could work in Maldon

A MAN who raped a student in Chelmsford is believed to work in Maldon.   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Link road to be discussed at Forum meeting

THE projected Canvey Island A13 link road through Corringham and Stanford-le-Hope will be discussed at the next meeting of Stanford Forum on Thursday, September 13.   more...

Having a splashing time thanks to Council

A PENSIONER has heaped praise on Thurrock Council who have helped him have a splashing time.   more...

Spruce up and party for Orchards

PART of Thurock is to get a quick brush-up this weekend.   more...

Illegal scrap dealers targeted in police operation

DODGY scrap dealers felt the strong arm of the law during a day-long crackdown.   more...

Green belt approval for animal hospital

PLANNERS have given approval in principle for the rebuilding of south Essex's wildlife hospital - by a narrow majority.   more...

Graffiti clean-up volunteers

YOUNG volunteers led by Thurrock Council's Be Smart team blitzed graffiti at Blackshots.   more...

Police catch stone-throwing yobs, 13

STONE-THROWING yobs have been caught by police as the authorities kept their pledge to combat problems in Caspian Way, Purfleet.   more...

Tube strike begins

THURROCK commuters suffered travel chaos on the underground this evening when workers went ahead with a 72-hour strike causing the cancellation of most Tube services.   more...

Borough boost for family health

FAMILIES across in Thurrock with children aged from seven to 13 can learn how to lead healthier lifestyles - and have lots of fun at the same time - thanks to an innovative programme which will run in the borough during the autumn term.   more...

Teenager rescued after quarry fall

FIREFIGHTERS from Grays led the rescue of a man who had fallen into a water-filled quarry in Purfleet.   more...

Solution in sight to Chafford school problem but parents are still angry

A CLASH between parents and the borough's schools authority looks likely despite the likelihood of a last minute change of heart by education chiefs.   more...

Renewed call to track down teen train robbers

POLICE have renewed their call for witnesses to the robbery from three 14-year-old boys as they travelled home from Lakeside by train.   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Borough three drawn away in League Cup

BOROUGH sides have been given challenging draws in the second round of the Ryman League Cup.   more...

  
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