Stories for 7 September 2007

Braintree And Witham Times News

Three cars involved in A120 collision

A man in his 50s has been injured following a three car crash on the A120 in Bradwell.   more...

Teenage crash victim will be 'dearly missed'

A family has paid tribute to a much loved' teenager who died this week after a motorcycle accident.   more...

Chelmsford Weekly News News

County Hall suicide caused by mental issues

A MAN who suffered from mental illness jumped off County Hall, an inquest heard.   more...

Clacton And Frinton Gazette News

Tendring: Do you know Brian?

FOR one woman, the answers to a lifetime's unanswered questions could lie in Clacton.   more...

Tendring: Rail strikes ahead

MORE than 800 One railway staff will take part in two 24 hour strikes in support of a sacked train guard.   more...

Echo News

Ex-Blues' star Freddy's plan to buy home

FORMER Southend United hero Freddy Eastwood is seemingly putting his Romany roots to one side after revealing he is looking for a house in Wolverhampton.   more...

BB Jade wins driving licence back

JADE Goody's trademark goofiness worked in her favour, as she successfully argued in court to win her licence back.   more...

Tributes to former councillor

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former chairman of Basildon Council who died this week.   more...

Cruisers cause havoc in Pitsea

CAR cruisers are disrupting the peace in Pitsea.   more...

Man set himself on fire

A WOMAN told of the moment her partner set himself on fire after trying to burn flytipped rubbish in his garage.   more...

Parents shocked by lack of first-aiders

A BOY's parents are urging others to check first aid provision at children's activity sessions, after the six-year-old broke his leg in a riding accident.   more...

Rail union plans strikes next week

PLANNED strike action by hundreds of rail workers could bring further travel problems for south Essex passengers.   more...

Southend's top GCSE achievers

BRIGHT students across Southend have been achieving better exam results than the national average, new figures have revealed.   more...

£15m of dirty money

CROOKS who helped launder £15million of drugs money through Barclays bank have been jailed.   more...

Rettendon killer's conviction to be reviewed - again

THE conviction of a man jailed for the Rettendon kilings will be reviewed by the Criminal Cases Review Commission, it has been revealed.   more...

Neighbour finds dead body

A MAN'S body was discovered in his home by a neighbour.   more...

Louise’s double victory

A STUDENT is celebrating after winning two awards for her work supporting businesses in Castle Point.   more...

Bus boss’s campaign leads to off-road stop

A COACH driver has been given a glimmer of hope in his campaign for dedicated bus bays at a school to help tackle traffic congestion.   more...

New Range Rover murder case review

THE conviction of a man jailed for the Rettendon Range Rover murders is to be reviewed by an independent public body which investigates miscarriages of justice.   more...

DanceX triumph for talented Marie

TALENTED dancer and singer Marie McGonigle is set to perform in front of thousands of people, after emerging victorious in a TV competition.   more...

A return to national service?

EVERY 16-year-old would be expected to devote their summer to "patriotic" national service, under radical Tory proposals for fixing Britain's "broken society".   more...

Dulieu killing: Two remanded

A father and son have been remanded in custody after being charged in connection with a triple murder.   more...

Ex-Blues star Freddy wants to buy new house

FORMER Southend United hero Freddy Eastwood is seemingly putting his Romany roots to one side after revealing he is looking for a house in Wolverhampton.   more...

Air safety worry over seafront ride

AN EXCITING new ride at Southend's Adventure Island theme park could have an impact on air safety zones because it is so high, councillors will be told.   more...

Man attacked for standing up to thugs

A MAN was left with a dislocated shoulder after he was attacked with a bottle for standing up to a gang of yobs.   more...

School reaches milestone

A SCHOOL is aiming to accommodate a milestone 1,000 pupils with the extension of its sixth form.   more...

Born survivor!

SHE may have been born weighing a miniscule 1lb 10oz, but Sarah Taylor certainly has a big personality.   more...

College Italian courses cut

MATURE language students are furious they will not be able to earn better qualifications, after their course was axed.   more...

At last! Shelter from the stormy weather

BUS users can now wait for public transport in style, after a dilapidated shelter was replaced by an attractive new one.   more...

Bob speaks against gas terminal

CASTLE Point MP Bob Spink will address a public inquiry into proposals for the expansion of Canvey's Calor Gas terminal.   more...

PC Paul’s safety mat brainwave

CHILDREN are being reminded how to keep safe through brightly-coloured mouse mats.   more...

Test will snare street boozers

YOUNGSTERS, be warned. If you think you might be able to get away with sneaking some alcohol into a soft drink's can while larking about on Southend seafront, think again.   more...

Saying no to homes transfer 'could cost 13 jobs'

COUNCIL workers could lose their jobs if tenants vote against transferring Castle Point Council homes to a housing association, it has been warned.   more...

Big letdown as charity abseil is cancelled

ROTARians have been forced to cancel a fundraising event due to lack of support.   more...

Gasmen's digging cuts power to 200 homes

ABOUT 200 households in Leigh lost power when engineers laying new gas pipes damaged an electricity cable.   more...

Cig bin plan for town centre

RAYLEIGH Town Council is considering putting cigarette bins in the town centre.   more...

Gazette News

Colchester: Traffic census results ‘incredible’

Transport bosses have been stunned by the huge response to Colchester's biggest-ever traffic census.   more...

Countywide: Rail workers to continue strike

More than 800 One railway staff will take part in two 24-hour strikes in support of a sacked train guard.   more...

Colchester: Passenger anger at lack of buses

Transport bosses have been stunned by the huge response to Colchester's biggest-ever traffic census.   more...

Brantham: Job fears as ICI goes Dutch

A multi-billion pound company buy-out could see yet more job losses in the region, according to union representatives.   more...

Clacton: Dealer pooh-poohs motorist’s claim

Car dealerships should warn customers when their warranties don't cover bird poo damage.   more...

Essex: Second review of gang murder

A fresh bid is to be launched to free two men convicted of a notorious triple murder in Essex.   more...

Dovercourt: Mean thief takes charity cash

Sheltered housing residents are appealing to the heartless thief who stole cash from a charity collection box to return it or pass on the money to the cause themselves.   more...

Mistley: Towers open to visitors

An historic landmark will be opening its doors to the public this weekend.   more...

Gazette Sport

It's crunch time for Shanee

The biggest fight of my life.   more...

Walker Cup goal for Jamie

Jamie Moul will be hoping to play a starring role over the next two days in the amateur equivalent of golf's Ryder Cup - the Walker Cup.   more...

Shrimpers stepping into the unknown

Harwich and Parkeston travel to an unknown quantity in Haringey Borough in the FA Vase tomorrow.   more...

Mason's back nine heads leaderboard

Carl Mason put himself in prime position for another big pay day after an opening round five under par 67 at the £200,000 PGA Seniors Championship at Stoke By Nayland Golf Club.   more...

Hannah's hoping to make history

Hannah Stodel will be aiming to achieve a World Championship hat-trick.   more...

Alex has a date with the Whirlwind

Rising star Alex Davies is set to do battle with one of snooker's biggest names - Jimmy Whirlwind' White.   more...

Halstead Gazette News

Colne association against Stansted expansion

VILLAGE residents are psychogically damaged by aircraft noise, an inquiry into increasing passengers at Stansted airport heard.   more...

Police hard work pays off

More crimes are solved in Earls Colne than any surrounding towns or villages, Police figures show.   more...

'Terrific' plans for new bus will improve school

Plans for a bus to be converted into a multi sensory classroom have been expanded, so a fenced garden will surround it.   more...

Harwich And Manningtree Standard News

Harwich: Plans For Charity Run Get Going

IT'S time to dig out those running shoes and get some training in for the Harwich Discovery Stena Run.   more...

Maldon And Burnham Standard News

First time for classic car run

A CHARITY car run is taking place for the first time in the Dengie Peninsula.   more...

Burnham Ramblers gearing up for big match

BURNHAM Ramblers are gearing up for their "biggest match ever" with an FA Cup tie against Chelmsford City on Saturday September 15.   more...

Burnham is THE place to be - that's official!

IT'S official - Burnham is the place to be.   more...

Tributes pour in for Froggy

THE family of a devoted husband, father and grandfather, have paid tribute to "the best dad in the world".   more...

Thurrock Gazette News

Recycle Yellow pages and win

THURROCK people can win prizes by recycling old Yellow Pages directories.   more...

Council looks at Children's Trust

THURROCK Council is looking for the borough's opinion on the proposed creation of a Children's Trust.   more...

Do you have time to listen?

A CHARITY is appealing for volunteers to provide a listening ear and support to the borough's elderly.   more...

Read this way up

A new careers guide showing young people some of the exciting career opportunities available to them across the Thurrock and south Essex has just been launched.   more...

Party to round off street clean

THE Orchards Community Forum and Thurrock Christian Fellowship are joining forces to host a clean-up day.   more...

Viva the Vauxhall!

A COLCHESTER man is looking to find the former owner of his car, which is still going strong after 30 years on the road.   more...

'Dog attack nearly cost me my finger'

A WOMAN told how she nearly lost her finger after trying to protect her child and her friend's dog from being mauled by a pit bull.   more...

Golfers raise £7,000

A CHARITY golf day raised thousands of pounds for St Luke's Hospice in Basildon.   more...

Neighbours vehicles stolen

TWO neighbours were targeted by thieves on the same night.   more...

Carbon footprints at Lakeside

SHOPPERS concerned about climate change and their carbon footprints can get advice at Lakeside.   more...

Woman hit with road ban after two whiskies

A WOMAN has been banned from driving after downing a double whisky, the night before she was pulled over by police.   more...

Crooks break into garage

CROOKS caused £5,000 damage after breaking into a garage.   more...

Mobile phone stolen

A MAN was robbed of his mobile phone as he walked along a road.   more...

Thieves snatch till

TWO thieves pushed a shop worker and grabbed £200 from the till when they walked into Country Fayre in High Road, Horndon-on-the-Hill at 3.30pm on Thursday (sept 6).   more...

Thurrock Gazette Sport

Forest Green Preview

Grays will be hoping to bounce back from the obvious disappointment of Tuesdays defeat with a victory against Forest Green Rovers.   more...

  
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