Colchester United's 2-1 victory over lowly Stockport County was marred by injury. Goals from Rowan Vine and Wayne Andrews in a ten-minute second-half spell cancelled out a Rickie Lambert strike for County 25 seconds after half-time. But the U's may have
A national gun club is warning Essex residents who own firearms made illegal in a recent Government act that they face a lengthy jail sentence if they don't obtain a certificate. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) estimates 2300
Oranamental Victorian chimney pots have been targeted by thieves. Four planters were stolen from front gardens in Hatfield Peverel and Black Notley on Tuesday night. Two were taken from Station Road, Hatfield Peverel, between 5pm and 9.30pm when plants
I am looking for information on my grandfather ernest James/James Ernest Simpson. He was born in Colchester August 5,1882 and was employed at WM. Bennell & Sons. He had two sisters Florence and Emily and married Charlotte Sarah Bennell on April 3,
A man was outraged to discover his car had literally been glued to the ground by workmen resurfacing the roads. Sticky mess - Keith examines the hole Picture: MAXINE CLARKE Keith Gutteridge, 27, of Handley Green, Laindon, could not believe his eyes when
Hundreds of Colchester residents and businesses were left without power yesterday afternoon. A fault on EDF Energy's underground network cut off the power to 205 customers in the Trinity Square area of the town at about 2.25pm. Engineers from the electricity
A host of Southend athletes will be in action in France next month when the World Schools Cross-Country Championships takes place at Lyon-La Tour de Salvagny. Two boys' and two girls' teams from Great Britain have been invited to participate and invitations
Would like to know what happened to my best-man at my wedding in 1959. His wife's name is Mavis. We were also bandmates in a folk/skiffle group. He grew up on Dock Road, Grays and was last heard of living in Laird Avenue. Lizzybetti@aol.com
Canvey will carry the Ryman League banner alone into the semi-finals of the FA Trophy. Last night their Premier Division Essex rivals Hornchurch were beaten 3-1 in their delayed quarter-final at lowly Dr Martens Premier side Hednesford. The Urchins, managed
Seeking old school friend, James Lodge who came from Collier Row, Romford. I know James has a son called Simon. If any one has information on this person, please email me. Thank you kdp2360@btopenworld.com
British Telecom has apologised after a petrol station worker being held by a knifeman couldn't raise the alarm because the phonelines were broken. Dinesh Jayaram, 23, was in the 24-hour Gulf Petrol Station, Mersea Road, Colchester, when a man showed Mr
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the makers of Infernal Affairs must be very pleased with themselves. Showdown - Andy Lau and Tony Leung in Infernal Affairs Martin Scorsese, director of Mean Streets, Goodfellas and Casino, is already
A talented teenager won a variety of top awards and trophies after taking part in a singing competition. Awards joy - Charlotte Povey-Bird with her singing trophies Picture: LUAN MARSHALL Charlotte Povey-Bird, 15, of Langdon Hills, beat competitors to
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck et al are very familiar to us from television repeats of their Looney Tunes adventures. Ready for action - Bugs, Daffy and friends But it's been almost eight years since their last big screen outing, Space Jam, where the cartoon
The budget proposed for Basildon has been given a cautious but warm welcome by residents. Long-awaited budget details were revealed by the ruling Conservative group on Monday night, including a 4.7 per cent increase in bills, but also a number of one-off
A care worker has been jailed for stealing money from a brain-damaged resident she was supposed to be looking after. Agnes Tett stole £2,500 from the man and kept the money in her safe. She did not spend it, but a court heard how she became too embarrassed
"We want you to be happy for evers and evers," exclaims fast-talking estate agent Jim Evers (Eddie Murphy) more than once during Haunted Mansion. While nobody can guarantee happiness for ever and ever, if you do want a guaranteed 86 minutes of joy this
Hammers had to come from behind to secure a point in a stormy clash at Turf Moor despite creating a flurry of presentable chances against the strugglers. David Connolly - got the Hammers back on terms from the penalty spot Picture: NICK ANSELL But once
A girl left scarred for life after a road accident has said the driver 'got what he deserved' after he was banned from the roads for three years. Molly Stevens Ward - horrific injuries Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON Molly Stevens Ward, 14, was left with horrific
South Essex faces traffic gridlock for more than four months because of emergency work to the Pitsea flyover on the A13. The flyover, which needs more than £4m of work to stop it crumbling and falling apart, will have to be shut for 18 weeks. Traffic
A heartbroken man may be forced to give up his hobby of keeping koi after 20 of his beloved fish were stolen. Upset - fish lover Dennis Brook with his raided pond Picture: MAXINE CLARKE Retired Dennis Brook, 63, of Overton Way, Benfleet, says he cannot
Goals from Rowan Vine and Wayne Andrews saw Colchester United grab all three points in their match against Stockport at Layer Road last night. The U's kept a clean sheet for the first half of the Nationwide League Division Two encounter but were caught
More than 20 children from Great Totham Primary School were celebrating this week after being awarded places at grammar schools across the county. In all, 37 children sat the eleven plus exam at the school in Walden House Road with 21 being offered places
As Nasser Hussain, Alistair Cook and Ravinder Bopara have been plying their trade for England, their clubmates back home have kicked off their pre-season training in earnest. The bulk of the Essex squad was at Billericay CC yesterday for their second
The order books of Essex manufacturers are the best for three years, according to the latest survey by the CBI. It says rising demand at home and abroad is underpinning the fragile recovery, despite the strength of the pound. Though still below normal
A new development could see the return of a hockey club to its home town after 15 years playing out of the area. Braintree Council will discuss the possible move for Witham Hockey Club at its executive meeting next Monday. As part of a potential development
Boston United striker Graeme Jones is relishing the prospect of facing his former Shrimpers side in tonight's crucial basement battle at the York Street Stadium. The experienced hitman joined the Pilgrims from Blues last March after netting just three
Wakering produced a superb against the odds performance last night to pull off one of their best results of the season. Having lost to leaders Yeading and another high-flying side, Boreham Wood, in the past week, Tony Cross's village visitors looked in
Police are warning people at cash machines to look out for cameras which record pin numbers. A remote-controlled camera was found positioned underneath the cash point at the Asda store in Petrolea Close, Colchester, on Monday. Det Sgt Roger Napier, of
Police were today hunting a robber who snatched a handbag from a 61-year-old woman and then pushed her to the ground. Officers searched Sible Hedingham after the attack took place at about 12.30pm yesterday. The woman was mugged as she was walking alone
Ipswich boss Joe Royle is calling for his side to 'look dangerous again' after their promotion hopes suffered a setback. Town are now sixth in the Nationwide League division one following their latest defeat - a 2-0 reverse at the hands of Stoke City,
Firefighters have had a vital piece of life-saving equipment taken away because of cost-cutting, it was claimed today. Basildon fire station now has only one cutter to serve the whole district after its back-up machine was scrapped. Keith Flynn, Basildon
Trading standards officials in Southend have launched a new drive to urge residents to beware bogus callers. Council officers have joined forces with other agencies to set up a hotline to allow concerned homeowners to ensure salesmen calling at their
Plans to stage a meeting to debate a new hospital have been rejected by a town council as one has already been held. Tendring Primary Care Trust wants to build a new Harwich Hospital and health centre using a private partner. Following a request by resident
Waving placards and holding yellow balloons, protesters arrived alongside smartly suited council planners for today's opening of the Priory Crescent inquiry. Protest - Thomas, Kieran and Jasmin Jordan with Dottie the dog at the Civic Centre Picture: ROB
A campaign launched by Chelmsford Primary Care Trust to highlight the help available to people in the area who would like to stop smoking is proving a success. Lyn Mowforth, health development advisor for Chelmsford Primary Care Trust said, "The response
The devastated parents of a girl killed on a zebra crossing today demanded tougher action against drivers involved in death crashes. In a highly charged and emotional statement, the couple told of their outrage that the motorist who was involved in the
Dawn was my best friend and my daughter even has her middle name. Dawn lived in Bow, London, I was 16 years old and she was in her twenties. At this time Dawn had long dark brown hair, brown eyes and well tanned complextion. We met at work at Maynard,
A man was today released on bail after being questioned by police in connection with a crash which has left a 20-year-old fighting for his life in hospital. The injured man was driving his black Honda Civic in Leigh yesterday morning when it was in collision
Phoenix Swimming Club youngsters continued their fine start to the year by winning the Braintree young age group trophy gala. In an exciting night's swimming they managed to finish no lower than third in all but one of the 49 events. Among the fine swims
Move over Denise van Outen, Basildon could be set for a new blonde bombshell. Receptionist Nicole Butler will today compete in the finals of a top modelling competition for the chance to win a one-year contract. Nicole, 27, from Soane Street, Basildon
A Fairtrade fortnight in Hadleigh provided the launchpad for the Salvation Army's new national campaign. Give farmers a chance - Salvation Army commisioners Alex and Ingeborg Hughes Picture: MAXINE CLARKE The organisation's leader, commissioner Alex Hughes
A new scheme which offers extra training to young drivers will start in Chelmsford this month - targeting the group which are most at risk on our roads. The scheme, backed by the Institute of Advanced Motorists enables the youngest drivers, to qualify
Southend Swifts climbed up to third in the South Conference of the Men's National Junior League with an 85-78 win over Kingston Wildcats in a match full of twists and turns. Captain Luke Jones played a crucial role for Swifts with a 17-point burst in
Traders were today counting the cost of a power cut which plunged much of Southend's town centre and seafront into darkness. Nearly 2,000 shops, offices and homes south of Alexandra Street were left without power for more than six hours after a workman
Essex Police have dropped a corporate manslaughter investigation following the death of a six-year-old boy at Tilbury Docks. Harry Palmer died on Friday, August 29, when he was crushed by a giant roll of paper which was being moved by a fork lift truck
A four-year-old boy was today fighting for his life at Great Ormond Street Hospital after being in collision with a car. The accident took place yesterday at 5.20pm in Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary, near the junction with Linford Road. The child was
Attempts to smear the new Canvey Independence Party show how much it has already rattled its rivals, its leader claimed today. Dave Blackwell, who heads the newly-formed party, says he is considering legal action after "scurrilous" rumours were being
Rayleigh's FitzWimarc retained their overall champs status at the Castle Point and Rochford District Swimming Champ-ionships for secondary schools. Splash hits - swimming captains Jenny Baker, from year 11, and year nine's Chris Chenery display Fitzwimarc's
An East Anglian accountant has gone to the ends of the earth to pick up new business. Marilyn Martin, a senior partner in the Ipswich-based PKF, made the 18-hour flight to the Falkland Islands with manager Andrew Last to carry out audits for existing
Plans for a £14m stadium in Basildon's Gloucester Park were today back on the agenda after a dramatic about-turn by a football club owner. Billericay Town are still part of plans to build the 4,000 seat stadium complex - but the first team would stay
Campaigning residents today pledged to form an action group to fight any new housing development on Canvey's FC current ground when the team moves. Jackie Reilly, of Ameland Road, Canvey, vowed to launch the protest after hearing club comments on the
Colchester clocked up their first League double of the season, but they had to hit back from a goal down to do it. Scott McGleish keeps a close eye on the ball Picture: ROB SAMBROOK Second-from-bottom County looked very lively and after Jon Daly volleyed
Do you have more time on your hands than you know what to do with? Then the Castle Point Volunteer Bureau wants to here from you. A shortfall of volunteers in the borough means that a huge number of top charities are opening their doors. Current opportunities
Defuelling at Bradwell power station is on course to be completed in 2005. Work is progressing well on both reactors, as 25 per cent of the total core fuel has been discharged from the reactors. Robin Thornton, power station spokesman, said: "We want
Wayne Andrews said 'now watch me go' after eclipsing his goal-tally for last season and scoring the winner to dump Stockport by the wayside. Colchester goalscorers Wayne Andrews (left) and Rowan Vine celebrate Picture: ROB SAMBROOK Andrews struck on the
Police are cracking down on youngsters riding illegally modified scooters in Braintree Bocking traffic police are concerned by the increasing number of youngsters in the Braintree district who are being injured while using 50cc scooters. They have found
A car crashed into a pub then drove off. The Lion's Den pub at Great Holland, which has been closed for over a year, suffered structural damage. Part of the pub had to be boarded up on Little Clacton Road. A police spokesperson said a car had been travelling
