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  • Rugby: Stanford II 31-0 Westcliff A (RFU Junior Cup)

    Stanford got their revenge on Westcliff for a defeat earlier in the season. Try-scorers were Reece Anderson, Gavin Scott, Barry Stevens, Pete Mendlycott, Gavin Clements and Neil Martin. Dave Kelway added a conversion. Published Tuesday December 18, 2001

  • Badminton: Deanes hit the heights

    A team of students from Benfleet's Deanes School put forward an outstanding performance in the national schools badminton finals and finished third in the under-13 event. Said headteacher Paul Beashel: "To reach the finals our team came second in the

  • Chelmsford: Pub scheme 'a bad sign for town'

    A new pub in Chelmsford town centre could signify that the town is no longer as desirable to retailers as it used to be, a meeting heard. Last night Chelmsford Council approved plans for a change of use of the empty space next to H&M on the former

  • Chelmsford: Crash victim named

    A 71-year-old woman who died in a head-on collision in Chelmsford town centre has been named by police. Veronica Moore, of Stammers Lane, Southminster, died in Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, following the crash in Rainsford Road at 4.20pm on Saturday

  • Basildon: If you go down to the woods today...

    Children from Basildon were challenged to search for Santa in the run up to Christmas. Animal magic - youngsters meet Badger on the Wind in the Willows themed walk. Picture: DAVE HENDERSON 5DDW511 Langdon Hills Country Park was host to the event where

  • Thurrock: Relief at relief road

    The long-awaited West Thurrock Relief Road has come a step closer this week with the Government allocating £2m to the project for next year. In December 2000 the Government agreed that grants of around £8m would be available for the project - aimed at

  • Westcliff: Raging man sunk his teeth into policeman

    Vicious Steven Rollitt, who twice sunk his teeth into a policeman's left arm, was ordered by a judge to pay the officer £700 compensation. Rollitt must also pay another constable £150 for punching him and carry out a community penalty for attacking the

  • Soccer: Boss tells Shrimpers to stay focused

    Southend United boss Rob Newman has ordered his men to stay focused on finishing the job against Roots Hall visitors Chesterfield during their FA Cup second round replay. Second Division promotion chasers Tranmere Rovers will travel to the winners of

  • Soccer: Leyton Pennant 1-3 Tilbury (Ryman League Division Two)

    Dockers achieved arguably their best Ryman Two result of the season on Saturday. Short of a number of first-team players because of injury and unavailability, Tilbury had also gone into the game following two extra-time battles in the previous seven days

  • Brentwood: Makeover for town centre route

    A complete makeover is set to transform a shabby pedestrian route into an attractive gateway leading to Brentwood town centre. Operation "groundforce" is about to begin in the churchyard of St Thomas of Canterbury in Brentwood. The churchyard, which links

  • Colchester: Woman stole firm's cheques

    A woman stole cheques worth £3,700 from her employer in an act of desperation, a court heard. Former soldier Jeanette Harris cashed the cheques after being left with bills for her wedding which did not go ahead. Colchester Court heard Harris had worked

  • Basildon: Linking up to beat crime together

    Basildon's criminal fraternity is in for a tough time after businesses on an industrial estate joined forces in the battle against thieves. Eye on crime - Colin Geater is organising the Pipps Hill Business Watch Scheme. Picture: ANDREW BELFORD The Pipps

  • Southend: Church could stay put, claims councillor

    Southend Airport could provide the extra safety zones it needs to comply with Civil Aviation Authority regulations without moving St Laurence Church, an Eastwood councillor has claimed. Tory Chris Walker was replying to claims made by airport director

  • Rugby: Wyverns may quit league

    Rayleigh Wyverns officials today warned that their club could quit the Eastern Counties League if an appeal over docked points is unsuccessful. The league took two points off the Eastern Counties Three South club for not fulfilling their fixture against

  • Tendring: Cash scheme for rural groups saved

    A crucial scheme which provides cash for rural communities in Tendring has been saved, it has been revealed. Benjamin Mann, who helps groups apply for cash to boost their communities, will stay in his job for the next two years after a cash boost. A gap

  • Harwich: Rail standstill after accident

    Train services were brought to a standstill when a lorry hit a barrier at Harwich International Port. The lorry went over the crossing and the trailer came off, crashing into a pedestal and bringing down overhead cables. British Transport Police from

  • Colchester: Police in warning over phone pest

    Police have warned people to be wary of "mysterious" bogus telephone callers. Homes in the Colchester area have been targeted by phone calls from men saying they are from a surveying company called Countrywide. Worried homeowners called police after they

  • Essex: Not quite over the hill yet

    A Government campaign to stop employers regarding people aged over 50 as "over the hill" has been stepped up. Ministers have warned age discrimination was costing business up to £31 billion a year and want to see it stopped. Legislation against ageism

  • Linford: Butcher's top sausages

    A butcher's shop in Linford has won a top award for its sausages in a national competition. York's Butchers in East Tilbury Road won the reserve champion award in the Smithfield Christmas Competition, run by the British Pig Association. The shop, run

  • Ingatestone: CCTV for village

    Crooks will soon find themselves caught on camera when new CCTV cameras are added to the crime-fighting weaponry in a village street. Two spy cameras are to be installed in Ingatestone High Street in a bid to stem a massive crimewave. Residents no longer

  • Basildon: Forever Friends taken on

    A gang of soft and cuddly bears have moved into the heart of Basildon, thanks to local toy company Gosh International. The Cricketers Way firm has taken over the sales and distribution of the popular Forever Friends range of soft toys, collectibles and

  • Essex: Chemicals hazard at laundry

    An industrial laundry company, some of whose staff felt sick and had headaches after a chemical escaped, faces fines of more than £60,000. At Witham Magistrates' Court, yesterday Eastern Counties Laundries Ltd, which has premises in Coggeshall, Chelmsford

  • Woodham: Marsh Farm to re-stock animals

    Marsh Farm is to be restocked from the new year in an effort to prepare it for the spring tourist season, council leaders have announced. Essex County Council had suggested it was unlikely to reintroduce animals to the popular South Woodham venue until

  • Frinton: TV debut for gay radio

    A fly-on-the-wall documentary into the setting up of a gay radio station hits television screens tonight. LBH Radio, which started life last September from genteel Frinton, moved to a new headquarters in North Station Road, Colchester earlier this year

  • Wickford: Liam has the winning card

    Wickford youngster Liam Roper-Browning has won this year's Design a Christmas Card competition run by the town's Lions Club. The year seven pupil's success means it is the sixth time his school, Beauchamps High, has one the title in as many years. A spokesman

  • Brentwood: Tenants may go digital

    Tenants in council owned blocks of flats could be about to tune in to the digital revolution. Brentwood Borough Council are receiving advice from B Sky B on possible options that will allow existing communal TV receiver systems to pick up digital signals

  • Colchester: Call for inquiry into Cuckoo Farm plan

    A major development which would radically alter north Colchester should be considered at a public inquiry, a parish council chairman said. Peter Mecklenburgh, of Myland Parish Council, said it would petition the Secretary of State for the eastern region

  • Thurrock: Shop raided again

    Pilot clothes shop in Lakeside has been burgled for the second time in a week. Jeans and coats were stolen in the latest raid. Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 Published Tuesday December 18, 2001

  • Rugby: Chingford U16 10-51 Westcliff U16 (RFU Junior Cup)

    Nick Bard wrote his name on to the scoresheet with three tries as Westcliff got another of their sides safely through the preliminary round of the Essex Cup. Alex Fenemore chipped in with two tries, while Bruce Richardson, Alex Cosgrove, Rob Grover and

  • Chelmsford: Anti-drugs roadshow to start schools tour

    Essex Police is taking to the road with its 6th 2Smart4drugs roadshow as it aims to cut the number of teenagers trying drugs. The police will be visiting schools across the county from January to March next year as they try to get their drugs message

  • Colchester: Specialist wine shop is moving with times

    Award-winning wine merchant Lay and Wheeler soon to celebrate 150 years in the business believes in moving with the times. Fresh from success in this year's independent Which? awards, when the firm was named best mail order merchant of the year, the company

  • Maldon: Race now on for hunting to start

    The race is on for hunting in Maldon to start by Christmas. After months of speculation, the Government yesterday lifted foot-and-mouth restrictions, with special licences now available. Initial plans to send for the permit by post may be scrapped though

  • Rochford: Residents asked for opinions

    Rochford residents are being asked for their views on the council's new local plan. The plan provides the basis for all planning decisions within the Rochford district and the new one will cover the period up until 2011. A first draft is likely to be

  • Mersea: Medal for Ted

    A quarter of a century of loyal service repairing military equipment by Mersea man Edward Turner has been rewarded with the Imperial Service Medal. Medal man - Edward Turner Ted, 63, joined the 36 Command Workshop REME, which has since become ABRO, based

  • Braintree: Pupils evacuate school after cupboard fire

    About 200 youngsters were ordered out of a Braintree school after a fire broke out in a storage cupboard. Children from John Ray Junior School had to be escorted outside after a member of staff found a small fire had started in the storage room at about

  • Ingatestone: CCTV for village

    Crooks will soon find themselves caught on camera when new CCTV cameras are added to the crime-fighting weaponry in a village street. Two spy cameras are to be installed in Ingatestone High Street in a bid to stem a massive crimewave. Residents no longer

  • Rugby: Westcliff 10-35 Bromley (RFU Junior Cup)

    Westcliff bowed out of this national competition in a clash that could have gone either way. Bromley led just 15-10 at one stage, but two breakaway tries in the last 20 minutes boosted a Kent side under severe pressure. Westcliff director of rugby Don

  • Essex: Val's a business champion

    Life can be tough when you are running your own business, yet business people are notoriously reluctant to ask for help and many go to the wall through stubbornly refusing a helping hand. It's a particular problem in Essex, which is near the top of the

  • Thurrock: Relief at relief road

    The long-awaited West Thurrock Relief Road has come a step closer this week with the Government allocating £2m to the project for next year. In December 2000 the Government agreed that grants of around £8m would be available for the project - aimed at

  • Essex: 'Dam this crippling wave of crime'

    Essex's business community is demanding Government action to help dam a wave of crime that is costing the British economy billions of pounds a year. According to a survey carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce, £18bn is lost to the UK every year

  • Basildon: Forever Friends taken on

    A gang of soft and cuddly bears have moved into the heart of Basildon, thanks to local toy company Gosh International. The Cricketers Way firm has taken over the sales and distribution of the popular Forever Friends range of soft toys, collectibles and

  • Chelmsford: Marconi deal puts 175 jobs in danger

    Up to 175 jobs could be under threat in Chelmsford as Marconi sells off its optical components arm in a £19m deal. Yesterday, Marconi refused to speculate on how the troubled telecom giant's off-loading of the division to Bookham Technology would affect

  • Golf: Forrester's men finally take up Committee Invitation

    Forrester Park Golf Club's Mens Section played the Committee Invitation competition, which had been postponed from earlier in the year due to heavy rain. This is a competition for all competition winners during the year and current and past committee

  • Chelmsford: Pub use for shop unit

    Chelmsford councillors have given approval for the fifth - and last - of the small shop units on the New London Road frontage of the former Bolingbroke and Wenley site to go for pub use. It will join the other four units which received the go-ahead to

  • Southend: Amess turns Santa for kids

    Children at Southend Hospital were all smiles as Santa Claus handed out presents. Merry Christmas - David Amess meets nurse Melany Hill and eight-year-old Thomas Carr at Southend Hospital. 5DE485 Southend West MP David Amess dressed up as Father Christmas

  • Essex: Last post for service?

    Essex business leaders are crossing their fingers that post services will not be left out in the cold in the wake of the huge shake-up planned for Royal Mail. Consignia Royal Mail's parent company must reduce costs to the tune of £1.2 billion following

  • Rugby: Bancroft U17 5-27 Westcliff U17 (RFU Junior Cup)

    Westcliff marched on in the Essex under-17s Cup as Paul Radley claimed three tries in this preliminary round tie. Westcliff were beaten finalists in the Essex under-16 event last season and were far too strong in the scrum. Adam Davies and Chris Davies

  • Southend: Church could stay put, claims councillor

    Southend Airport could provide the extra safety zones it needs to comply with Civil Aviation Authority regulations without moving St Laurence Church, an Eastwood councillor has claimed. Tory Chris Walker was replying to claims made by airport director

  • Chelmsford: Pub scheme 'a bad sign for town'

    A new pub in Chelmsford town centre could signify that the town is no longer as desirable to retailers as it used to be, a meeting heard. Last night Chelmsford Council approved plans for a change of use of the empty space next to H&M on the former

  • Soccer: Durham U18 3-0 Essex U18 (FA County Youth Cup)

    The Essex Under 18's FA County Youth Cup crusade came to a jarring halt on Saturday, as Durham picked off the visitors with a comfortable 3-0 win to leave Essex's cup hopes in tatters for yet another year. Having coasted through the opening two rounds

  • Billericay: Tory flab fight's a cash winner

    Tory flab fighters are celebrating after two months dodging the temptations of cream cakes and fatty foods. Flab fight - MP John Baron checks out Kevin Blake's weight loss. Picture: LUAN MARSHALL 56FBW1 Billericay MP John Baron was on hand to monitor

  • Golf: Ladies try solo Turkey Trot

    The ladies of Chelmsford Golf Club have completed their Christmas Turkey Trot but their competition is run as an individual event. The Ladies Captain, Sue May, presented the prizes at the end of the competition and, the competition being well supported

  • Basildon: Man attacked for his moped

    A 21-year-old was subjected to a violent ordeal when two men attempted to steal his moped. The pair, one white and one black, approached the victim near Basildon police station, in Great Oaks, and demanded he hand over his bike. The black man punched

  • Essex: Business backs mail company

    Businesses in mid and north Essex have given Royal Mail the stamp of approval despite the upheaval faced by the industry. In less than two years, parent company Consignia could shed 30,000 jobs. A Consignia spokeswoman would not confirm the figure, but

  • Colchester: 'Cruel rapist laughed at me'

    A young Colchester mum has spoken of her ordeal at the hands of a rapist who laughed as he attacked her. Speaking publicly for the first time today the courageous Colchester teenager made an emotional appeal to the public for help in catching her attacker

  • Soccer: Finidi faces club or country dilema

    Club versus country confrontations are usually associated with managers angered at losing star internationals while they take part in far away tournaments. But in the case of Ipswich Town's Finidi George, the clash of interests represents more of a personal

  • Soccer: Rovers bid for top

    Great Wakering Rovers will take over the leadership of the Ryman League Second Division tonight if they can overcome lowly Hemel Hempstead away from home. Rovers currently trail top dogs East Thurrock by three points from level games, but the Rookery

  • Colchester: Call to save Jumbo

    A group dedicated to preserving Colchester's Jumbo water tower will tonight meet to discuss a controversial decision allowing the 110-ft Victorian tower to be turned into a home. Campaigner Brian Light, of the Save Jumbo for Colchester Company, was on

  • North Essex: Police launch murder appeal

    Detectives are appealing for information after a 79-year-old woman was brutally murdered in her village home. Joan Albert was found dead by neighbours in the hall of her home in the small Essex-Suffolk border village of Capel St Mary shortly after 10am

  • Basildon: Demand won't go down tubes

    The Holy Grail of business - a regular source of work largely immune to the unpredictable fluctuations of the economic cycle - is denied to all but the most fortunate of companies. Basildon-based D & D Construction is one of that fortunate few. Split

  • Chelmsford: Marconi deal puts 175 jobs in danger

    Up to 175 jobs could be under threat in Chelmsford as Marconi sells off its optical components arm in a £19m deal. Yesterday, Marconi refused to speculate on how the troubled telecom giant's off-loading of the division to Bookham Technology would affect

  • Essex: Boot scare for county's firefighters

    Firefighters across the county have been forced to hand over their boots amid a safety scare. Firefighters at all 51 of Essex's fire stations have been told to return their leather boots to Essex Fire Service after a dangerous fault was found in several

  • Rochford: Residents asked for opinions

    Rochford residents are being asked for their views on the council's new local plan. The plan provides the basis for all planning decisions within the Rochford district and the new one will cover the period up until 2011. A first draft is likely to be

  • Soccer: Burley - We deserved to get something from match

    George Burley felt each of his Ipswich players gave 100 per cent, despite slipping to a 2-1 defeat at Villa Park. Finidi George put Town in the driving seat before two goals by Juan Pablo Angel turned the game on its head. Blues boss Burley said: "I really

  • Harwich: Rail standstill after accident

    Train services were brought to a standstill when a lorry hit a barrier at Harwich International Port. The lorry went over the crossing and the trailer came off, crashing into a pedestal and bringing down overhead cables. British Transport Police from

  • Soccer: Billericay hope to continue cup run

    Billericay Town make their last stab at enjoying knockout competition success this season when they entertain Ryman League Third Division Witham Town at New Lodge tonight in the Essex Senior Cup fourth round of the Essex Senior Cup (7.45pm). Gary Calder

  • South Essex: Tribute to our modest heroes

    Firefighters were today celebrating after being rewarded for their lifesaving actions in the aftermath of a horrific road accident. Honour - chief fire officer David Turner, centre, with his award-winning crews. Picture: MAXINE CLARKE 5DGLM5 Crews from

  • Angling: Byatt beats the rest by miles...

    Gloucester Park regular Geoff Byatt stormed to a spectacular win in the second match of Mick Toomer's Ridley Angling Products sponsored winter series. At the scales his 50lb 2oz catch nearly doubled the rest of the field's combined haul! A biting easterly

  • Colchester: It's panto on the buses

    Bus passengers spotted Father Christmas, Aladdin and Buttons on their journeys in Colchester. Busman's fancy dress - bus drivers, Peter Smith, Dave King, Ernie Rutter, Neil Carlyle and Ray Smith dress up for Christmas to raise money for charities. Picture

  • Essex: Welcome upsurge in travel bookings

    People are taking their first tentative steps back into the holiday market. Travel agents around Essex are reporting a welcome upsurge in trade since the events of September 11 shattered their livelihoods. The terrorist attacks on America brought the

  • Colchester: Call for inquiry into Cuckoo Farm plan

    A major development which would radically alter north Colchester should be considered at a public inquiry, a parish council chairman said. Peter Mecklenburgh, of Myland Parish Council, said it would petition the Secretary of State for the eastern region

  • Soccer: Jamie is lost for words

    Jamie Clapham was lost for words after Aston Villa fought back from a goal down to condemn Ipswich Town to another Premiership defeat. Finidi George rifled the Blues ahead with a long-range shot midway through the first half at Villa Park last night.

  • Corringham: Music gear taken from car

    Thieves stole a car loaded with musical equipment from Dunstable Road in Corringham in the early hours of Sunday morning. The red Fiat Marea contained keyboards, an amplifier, mini-disc player, speaker stands and a suitcase of electrical leads. All items

  • Linford: Butcher's top sausages

    A butcher's shop in Linford has won a top award for its sausages in a national competition. York's Butchers in East Tilbury Road won the reserve champion award in the Smithfield Christmas Competition, run by the British Pig Association. The shop, run

  • Witham: Huskies called into action

    Santa had to call on dog power to pull his sleigh after continuing foot-and-mouth restrictions stranded his reindeer in Scotland. Working team - left, Sian Fagg, 8, and Leighanne Fagg, 6, with some of the huskies. Picture: SEANA HUGHES (18856-a) A team

  • Soccer: Izzet worry for Whitton

    Colchester United boss Steve Whtton is keeping his fingers crossed that talented midfielder Kemal Izzet will be available for the club's busy Christmas programme. Izzet, the subject of recent speculation linking him with Premiership clubs Leicester City

  • Great Baddow, Sandon: Brownies do their bit

    The first Sandon Brownies hand over a cheque for £150 to station commander Matthew Hodgkinson of Great Baddow fire station. New York fundraising: Pictured from left to right behind the brownies are: Barn owl Sally Styles, Jean Jessop, Station commander

  • Southend: Hands off our cancer unit

    Southend's deputy mayor today lost his daughter to cancer - and launched a campaign to save the town's cancer centre. A Government think-tank has drawn up new proposals to move cancer units to areas with a population of more than 1m people. In a report

  • Basildon: Linking up to beat crime together

    Basildon's criminal fraternity is in for a tough time after businesses on an industrial estate joined forces in the battle against thieves. Eye on crime - Colin Geater is organising the Pipps Hill Business Watch Scheme. Picture: ANDREW BELFORD The Pipps

  • Harwich: A120 crash man jailed

    A man has been jailed for causing a multiple crash on the A120. Five cars were written off in the accident last December and a court heard one driver received serious injuries. Timothy Thatcher was in a queue of five or six cars on the road near Wix at

  • Basildon: Dash it! Killjoys axed my fun

    Council bosses have been branded Christmas killjoys by a driver ordered to remove his Christmas decorations from his cab. Remove them - cabbie Peter Rose takes the decorations out of his car on council orders. Picture: LUAN MARSHALL 5GGYB5 Peter Rose,