Police are appealing for witnesses to a vicious attack which left a Witham man with severe face and head injuries. The attack on the 28-year-old man took place in Alan Road and left the victim needing stitches and staples in his head. A fight broke out
A woman was still in a serious condition in hospital yesterday (Monday) after a weekend road accident. The mother-of-two received serious head injuries after a Nissan car in which she was travelling with her husband and two children was involved in collision
Colchester and Tendring Athletic Club's Grace Greenhalgh finished ninth out of 100 runners on her international debut in Belgium. Grace, 22, represented England in the senior ladies' 5000m cross country event against rivals from Belgium, France and Switzerland
Before the current season started, the Chester Jets were many peoples 'dark horses' for honours this season, and their early season form of eight wins and no losses in the league bears out this belief. For the Leopards a trip to the Northgate Arena on
Southend 22 Basildon 12 The visitors were leading London Three North East going into this derby game but it was third-placed Southend who took the points. Southend opened the scoring with a forward pushover try with captain James Shearing getting the
A member of the England women's football team has admitted taking drugs following a random test at Five Lakes Golf and Country Club. The England team were staying at the complex in Tolleshunt Knights, near Maldon, ahead of tonight's (Tuesday's) crucial
Canvey were absolutely delighted to hear that FA Cup opponents Port Vale had triumphed at home on Saturday in their Nationwide League Division Two home game with Luton. For, in the 87 matches the Vale Park outfit have played since Brian Horton took over
Ever since Sir Alf Ramsey put the men from Portman Road on the soccer map with his championship side of 1962, plenty of great names have become the talk of Ipswich Town. But who are the greatest players ever to wear the blue shirt? As a member of Bobby
Businesses have been left counting the cost after travellers camped on a Colchester industrial estate. Travellers, parked outside Falcon Plumbing and Heating Supplies on the Cowdray Centre, moved off just hours before a court order was served on Friday
Grants for repairs to listed buildings are up for grabs - but only for a limited time. The Maldon Conservation Area Partnership Scheme has been running for three years and is offering financial help towards repairs for another four months. But Maldon
A pensioner has died following a collision with a car in Dovercourt. Pedestrian Ruby Spain, 77, of Fronks Avenue, Dovercourt, was in a collision with a white Rover car at 11am on Saturday in Main Road. She was taken to Colchester General Hospital, but
Harwich International Port looks set to benefit from a Government vision about the future of UK ports. In the first Government statement about ports in 20 years, four objectives were due to be outlined in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon (Monday
Policing in Essex is to receive a boost next year with an increase in funding of six per cent. The Home Office has released figures for each force with Essex getting one of the highest leaps in cash. The 6.1 per cent boost sees Essex Police pocketing
Students could be in line for free bus passes if Basildon's MP finally gets her way. Angela Smith , MP for Basildon and East Thurrock, has vowed to keep fighting young people's corner in Parliament until ministers finally take action. She believes people
Brave Cassey Rowe will be investing in some big woolly hats after having her head shaved for charity. The 36-year-old admitted she was feeling a bit chilly in the wintry weather after the treatment at the Culpepper Club, in Gardiners Lane South, Basildon
Lives were put at risk after rush hour delays caused severe overcrowding at Benfleet station, it was claimed. Stranded commuters were packed nine deep on the platform at c2c's busiest station after a train leaving Shoebury broke down early yesterday (
Girls at a secondary school who were sent home for wearing trousers were warned that the same punishment will be meted out again. Nearly 100 girls from William de Ferrers school in South Woodham were turned away on Friday for wearing trousers in contravention
A teenager who led a mob to his ex-girlfriend's house, attacked her young brother and helped break a stranger's nose has been locked up for more than two years. Thomas Lovell, 19, of Rayleigh Road, Stanford-le-Hope, had admitted criminal damage, common
Witham will once again be holding a German Christmas market, following the success of last year's event. The market is being held in the public hall next Saturday, December 9, and will be opened by the Mayor, Michael Jones. A variety of Christmas gifts
A part of Colchester which already has seven drinking places could get a new wine bar. Plans have been drawn up to convert the former antiques shop Bond and Son in North Hill into a wine bar. The listed building was bought last month by Essex-based family
Wheelchair tennis player Jamie Robinson is gearing up to taking on the sport's finest next year after breaking into the world's top 125. Jamie, from Benfleet, is ranked 108 following a successful summer on the satellite tour. And he hopes to make an impression
Colchester United's injury-plagued central defender Ross Johnson is set to make a long-awaited comeback. Johnson is preparing to play for the first time in six months in one of the U's reserve games this week. Johnson was upbeat about his imminent comeback
Police are urging residents in Coggeshall to join a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, in a bid to reduce crime in the community. Witham Police are trying to increase the number of neighbourhood watchers in the village, where currently only two people are members
Colchester United's club secretary has been made chief executive - only the fourth woman nationwide to hold such a post. Marie Partner said one of the main priorities of her new job was to rally support for the club in the town and raise its profile as
A tremendous performance from Basildon Athletic Club's Rob Smith has earned him an international call-up. Smith, 17, who has only recently reached the age to run as an under-20 junior man, has been named in the five-man Norwich Union Great Britain and
Southend United manager David Webb admitted he was in desperate need of new blood following Saturday's 1-0 Third Division Roots Hall defeat against Cheltenham Town. Visiting striker Neil Grayson handed Blues their second home loss of the season with a
Maldon District Council formally launched its tree warden scheme this week, as part of National Tree Week. The council now has its own tree officer, and town and parish councils have each been asked to appoint one or more tree warden volunteers. The volunteers
Former Southend United and Chelsea striker Bill Garner is offering parents the chance to do their last-minute Christmas shopping in peace. For his "Sport Action" organisation are staging a Festival of Football, to be run by qualified coaches and open
If you want your youngster to learn to play the West Ham way there's a perfect chance in the New Year. For West Ham in the Community are holding Friday night training sessions for youngsters starting on February 2 next year at Basildon's Gloucester Park
Getting their kicks - these pupils from Thundersley's King John School have been hitting the high spots in the world of karate and showing the boys (left to right) Joe Simmonds, Scott Dunlop and Mark Pullen how it's done are Kimberley Hughes, April Dunlop
Southend High enjoyed their usual domination when the Borough Senior Schools Cross-Country Championships for boys were staged at Garon Park, Eastern Avenue. The event was switched to a new venue from Belfairs Park, where it had been staged for many years
The results are out and it is official - school is great. That is the opinion of pupils at the John Bramston School in Witham following the publication of an independent survey of students. The report, conducted by the University of Keele education department
A charitable group in Maldon is appealing for a place to store its float. The Maldon Round Table is getting ready for its annual carol float collection, but have nowhere to put the festive display vehicle. The funds raised will go to the elderly and needy
A schoolgirl left severely disabled after a horrific accident is to sue Basildon District Council for more than £1 million. Karen Searle, now 15, was just 12 when she was hit by a DAF dustcart in Jermayns - just one street away from her home in Plumberow
Far from blue - the miserable weather brightened for a while as action took place in the Southend Borough senior schools boys' cross-country championships at Garon Park, Southend, under bright skies. This action is from the year 10 race. Picture: STEVE
Chelmsford City's League Cup match against Hastings Town, scheduled for Monday, December 4, has been rearranged for Wednesday, December 6 (kick-off 7.45pm), as Billericay's New Lodge ground is unavailable on the 4th. The game against Hastings, however
Police in Billericay have issued a warning to those living at home alone after two conmen frightened a woman and broke into her house. The men, posing as officials from the water board, targeted a house in Norsey Road. One male distracted the woman at
Concerns about whether people are able to tell the difference between pooper scoop bins and post boxes have been raised by councillors. People posting letters in dog litter bins is a real problem according to some councillors on Basildon Council's environment
Matchroom Boxing matchmakers have been busily preparing their final bill of the year, which will include two mouthwatering world title clashes at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Saturday. Grays welterweight Darren Bruce will have an opportunity to go for
A make-or-break meeting is to be held over the future of a children's playground which was left covered with broken glass after an attack by vandals. The playground behind the village hall, in School Road, Copford, has been closed since vandals left shards
Mindless vandals have run rampant across the Braintree district. Nearly a dozen cars were damaged in late night vandalism attacks while the front window of a fish and chip shop was smashed to pieces at the weekend. In Braintree on Friday night five cars
Club skipper Simon Clark, who was involved in a fatal car accident nine days ago, has indicated he intends to return to Layer Road for training next Monday. Colchester United chief executive Marie Partner said: "Simon has made contact and is very conscious
Richard Wright looks set to miss his first match in 201 games for Ipswich Town after being rated "very doubtful" for tonight's (Tuesday's) Worthington Cup showdown with Coventry City. The England goalkeeper is nursing a swollen wrist sustained in the
Southend United chief David Webb was waiting on the fitness of wounded widemen Scott Forbes and David Lee before finalising his team to face Torquay in tonight's (Tuesday's) FA Cup clash. The Seasiders take on the Devon outfit in a first round replay
A 58-year-old man is due to appear before magistrates charged with aggravated burglary and false imprisonment of a woman with an imitation handgun. James Yardley, of no fixed address, but formerly of Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester, is due to appear at
A "cowardly" thief confronted an elderly woman on her doorstep after stealing from her home. The 78-year-old woman returned home in the dark after she had been out. As she reached the front door of the house in Lancaster Gardens, Clacton, the man climbed
Policing in Essex is to receive a boost next year with an increase in funding of six per cent. The Home Office has released figures for each force with Essex getting one of the highest leaps in cash. The 6.1 per cent boost sees Essex Police pocketing
A tug-of-war over the ashes of a woman who died nearly five years ago is threatening to tear two Essex families apart. The dispute between rival siblings has seen their mother's ashes dug up from a cemetery, planted in a back garden and dug up again.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled a blaze in a disused accommodation block at Orsett Hospital at the weekend. After forcing their way into the locked block of flats crews found three different seats of fire on the first floor -- mainly
Passion and fashion? It can only be Ann Summers. The famously saucy shop is joining forces with a Basildon bar to put the sex into Essex. Ann Summers' women-only parties have become the height of fashion since stars like Basildon beauty Denise van Outen
These disappointed youngsters have appealed for help in tracking down their music equipment which was stolen by thieves. Police have also renewed their plea for help in finding the £5,000 of equipment which helps Kids Choir 200 hold concerts for charity
A pensioner has been left shocked and angry after vandals smashed down a concrete garden fence to trample through his garden. Alan Grainger, 72, of Walton Road, Walton, said for months youngsters have been using the garden of his block of flats as a cut
Building work starts this week for the new £148,000 cemetery on Canvey. But an argument has broken out over whether the site is appropriate. Willows Funeral Services has been signed up to take charge of the building project and its day-to-day running
A significant number of Afghan asylum-seekers involved in the Stansted hijack may be allowed to stay in the UK. The hijack took place in February when an Arian Airlines Boeing 727 landed at Stansted. The airport became the focus of the world's media as
The mayor of Witham has stepped down from his post while an investigation into an alleged breach of local government rules is carried out. A press release issued by Witham Town Council on Friday reported a formal investigation would be undertaken with
A teenager who led a mob to his ex-girlfriend's house, attacked her young brother and helped break a stranger's nose has been locked up for more than two years. Thomas Lovell, 19, of Rayleigh Road, Stanford-le-Hope, had admitted criminal damage, common
St Michael's Parish Church in Braintree is gearing up to welcome a new vicar, Reverend Charles Mason. Mr Mason, 49, currently a vicar at a church in West Hampstead and Area Dean of North Camden, will be taking up his duties in mid January. He began his
A Colchester family are fast becoming experts in the art of how to be a successful lollipop person at the town's schools. Dad Stan Phillips has just started work at Old Heath Community Primary School, helping pupils cross Old Heath Road. His sister-in-laws
Firefighters had to hack a hole in the side of a town centre pub after timbers in its inner wall caught light. Officers used an axe and a saw to remove smouldering wood from inside the front wall of the Bull pub in Market Place, Braintree. They then used
Arena Essex received some disappointing news this week when it was revealed that Leigh Lanham will not have his average reduced following a season on the sidelines. The Hammers number one, who is still to be confirmed as a definite starter for next year
Southend United's injury jinxed striker Neil Tolson is recovering at home following the latest in a long line of trips to the operating theatre. The 27-year-old recently went under the surgeon's knife for the third time in as many seasons and is now praying
An angry parish councillor has hit out at vandals who keep targeting a derelict school. Priory Meadows School, in Rochford Road, St Osyth, has been the target of vandals since its closure in 1993. The school was partly residential for children with special
Chelmsford's parks and playing fields have recently received a number of awards from the Essex Playing Fields Association. In the section for fields professionally managed and maintained by larger authorities, Admirals Park took the Tom Kelly Memorial
Southend schoolboy George O'Toole captured two top scalps to become the youngest winner of the British junior chess championships. Seven-year-old George defeated reigning under-ten British champion James Snowdon and then Daniel Hall, the captain of the
After 79 years it is truly the end of an era for one Colchester shop. What will Colchester do without its Navy & Army store? From school plimsolls, overalls and boots through to rucksacks, tents and camping stoves, there cannot be many people living
An eight-year-old boy who risked his life to save his younger sister from a fire at their home is to have his bravery recognised. Matthew Aylott, of Beaufort Road, Southend, will receive a commendation from Essex Chief Fire Officer David Turner tomorrow
The principal of the Adult Community College at Greyfriars in Colchester was due to receive his MBE from the Queen at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace today (Tuesday). Alan Skinner was singled out for mention in the Queen's Birthday Honours
Police were today (Tuesday) questioning a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the death of a south Essex man. The suspect, aged 23, surrendered to officers at a police station last night (Monday) and was due to be transferred
Prodigy's Liam Howlett - Braintree's most famous music export - will tonight (Tuesday) add DJ to a diva as another of his many personal achievements. Liam will be spinning the decks along with hip-hop star Goldie at a special one-off concert by American
Hundreds of homeowners have been reaching for the sandbags again as Essex was put back on flood alert. Between nine and 13 millimetres of rain fell in just three hours last night (Monday), prompting the Environment Agency to issue the warning. The agency
An investigation is being launched after a person was believed to have fired an airgun at the front window of a passing train. The suspected shooting happened at the Motts Lane footbridge in Witham shortly before 2pm on Saturday. The driver of the Ipswich-bound
A 58-year-old man is due to appear before magistrates charged with aggravated burglary and false imprisonment of a woman with an imitation handgun. James Yardley, of no fixed address, but formerly of Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester, is due to appear at
The age of digital technology is coming to mid-Essex. The Radio Authority is about to invite bids from radio stations to take on a new "digital multiplex licence" for the Southend and Chelmsford area. Whoever wins the licence would be able to permanently
