John Ludlow made the most of his first ever visit to Basildon's Northlands Park road lake netting over 60lbs of tench and skimmer bream in less than five hours fishing. He fished the Eastern bank of the lake where he included 15 good tench and more than
Looking for descendants of William and Eleanor Lucy (Warren) BARKER from the Rochford area, for researching genealogy. Their children are: Sidney; Ethel; Frank; Leonard; Eva; Mabel; Ernie; Muriel; Hubert. Leonard Percy Barker is my grandfather. My E-Mail
I am looking for Debbie Neville an old friend of my wife's (Annie shires). She is having her 40th birthday party next year and would very much like Debbie to be there. She was living in Harlow and is now believed to be in Billericay.We know she has a
An Essex woman has been found guilty of the murder of a teenager who was covered in petrol and set on fire in an argument over a boyfriend. Deborah Carne, 17, was left burning in an isolated layby near her home in Sible Hedingham in July 2002. Tests showed
A company could be facing a £10million bill for a blunder which left up to 2,000 residents without gas. Lovell, the housebuilders behind phase two of the £23million Five Links regeneration initiative at Laindon, admitted one of its sub-contractors ruptured
I would like to say hi to Jean dutton who was last known at Whiteshot Way in Saffron Walden My E-Mail is : lordmick@bigpond.com
Both Kenny and Johnny worked MW Woods, Bergolt rd Colchester in 1942. They were A/G's in RAF From '43 on. I appreciate you giving your time and would appreciate any help. Thanks a lot, Les B. My E-Mail is: jbinks@porchlight.ca
A Russian choir helped celebrate Easter by performing at a Benfleet church in aid of a youth outreach project. Choir - Hermitage entertain at the church Picture: MAXINE CLARKE XSJHR9 The group, called Hermitage, are touring the country but made a special
A builder has swapped his prized ponytail for a shaved head to raise £1,200 for the mental illness charity Rethink. Hair we go - David Hoare waves his ponytail goodbye after John Molyneux's work with the clippers Picture: MAXINE CLARKE XUH9N6 David Hoare
Southend United goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan is interested in staying with the Blues for next season. Darryl Flahavan The talented shot-stopper has kept 11 clean sheets since returning to the Seasiders in September and has been encouraged by the side's
Parents are being urged to ensure their children are not up to mischief after a spate of vandalism over the Easter holiday. Police have blamed bored youngsters for dozens of incidents across Wickford, Basildon and South Woodham Ferrers which resulted
Youth team captain Ross Crouch was celebrating a proud family tradition today with the award of a full professional contract to play for Colchester United. Crouch follows in the footsteps of his father, Nigel, a U's defender in 1980-81, and his uncle,
SEEVIC College overcame a strong challenge from Somerset's Richard Huish College to reach their first ever National under-19 basketball final. SEEVIC College - overcome a strong challenge from Somerset's Richard Huish College to reach their first ever
School pupils may only get two days to celebrate Easter next year under a pilot scheme in Essex. The traditional two-week holiday in April will no longer be based around the movable feast of the Easter holiday but will be fixed in mid-April. If Easter
A disabled boy accidentally ended up going through the baggage handling system at Stansted Airport. The Essex airport has now launched an inquiry after the boy - who has down's syndrome - ended up on the conveyor belt. The boy, aged seven, was travelling
An Essex woman has been found guilty of the murder of a teenager who was covered in petrol and set on fire in an argument over a boyfriend. Deborah Carne, 17, was left burning in an isolated layby near her home in Sible Hedingham in July 2002. Tests showed
A new puffin crossing is being installed to help children get to school safer. Southend Borough Council is currently installing a puffin crossing at Bournes Green Chase as part of its Safer Journeys to School Project. The new crossing will benefit pupils
I lost touch with Susan some 19 years ago. We were at school together at Edmonton Higher Grade School until 1969 and then were reunited in Colchester. I think Sue lived at Great Tey or somewhere like that, with her husband and children. I was living in
Seeking decendants of the Late Jessie Georgina Stevens (Wilton) and husband Thomas Mathew Stevens. Jessie passed away Nov 1957 , Thomas around the 1960's ????? Jessie's ashes scattered at Sutton Road Crematorium. They lived in York Road, Southend on Sea
Former borough of Southend swimmer Mark Foster is to appeal to British Olympic officials after failing to qualify for this summer's championships in Athens. Billericay born Foster, who has competed in four previous Olympics, missed out on the 50m freestyle
A man has died after he was hit by a high-speed train. Marks Tey station yesterday The emergency services were called to Marks Tey railway station at 3pm yesterday, where the man was pronounced dead. The man, who has not yet been named, was hit by the
Last know where abouts, Tendring Village, 1954. We think her work place was at the Colchester Bus Garage. My E-Mail is : CRBtogo@aol.com
As building work on a £400,000 recreation of historic cottages in Leigh goes full steam ahead plans are already afoot to get the buildings listed. John Cross, owner of the Boatyard restaurant in the High Street in Leigh's Old Town, has been trying to
Does anyone know the wherabouts of my lost family. I was married to Vivian, in 1964 we had 3 sons Peter Clifford and Sean. My E-Mail is : windancer0003@aol.com
Police have dismissed claims by residents that a hostel for single mothers had been converted into a drugs rehabilitation centre, prompting a rise in crime. Concerned residents claimed the homeless refuge for mothers and their babies in Wickford High
The two-horse race by bookies to move into Frinton's town centre is hotting up. Town councillors have already said they will not back the move and now Frinton Residents' Association has stepped into the opposition ring amid concerns that retail space
A television programme centred on Manningtree over the Easter weekend was largely ignored by those living in and around the town. Those who did watch the three-day evening programme featuring Matthew Hopkins, the notorious 17th century Witchfinder General
Anyone suffering from a long term medical condition can get help from others like them thanks to a support group. Thurrock Primary Care Trust's expert patient programme (EPP) aims to help patients deal with their condition by themselves so that their
Carousel Gym Club was toasting success after the six gynmasts they sent to the Essex County qualifiers made the grade. Medal winners - The Carousel Gym Club (l-r) Hollie Robinson, Laura Pulfer, Tiffanny Mische, Alice Toohey, Jordan Marchant and Linzi
Big queues are likely at Canvey's King's Holiday Park on Friday morning when tickets for the island football club's FA Trophy final go on general sale for the first time. Hand on the prize - Gulls boss Jeff King with the FA Trophy he hopes to win again
Jubilant Canvey fans are continuimg to celebrate promotion into the coveted Nationwide Conference. In the cup - goalie Danny Potter with daughter Sienna Picture: LUAN MARSHALL XMGU97 Supporters packed into the island football club's Park Lane ground as
Detectives believe professional thieves were responsible for an "industrial heist" in which £60,000 worth of specialist printing equipment was stolen. Thieves broke into printing firm White's Limited in Progress Road, Eastwood, and stole photographic
How many smiles an hour does your car go? Essex drivers are facing a new kind of speed detector which grins at people who stick to the speed limit but frowns at lawbreakers The signs - called Speed Indicator Display (SID) signs - also show the speed vehicles
I am looking for my cousin Alan Morris who will be about 54 now. He used to live in Dagenham with mother Gladys and father Alf. Our Gran & Grandad lived in Forfar, Angus. Would love to hear from him. Contact me on 01592 743408 or by e-mail. My E-Mail
I would like to get in contact with any old friends from the Colchester area. I used to work and play darts for Paxmans and the Lord Nelson. Please contact me at viceroy9@msn.com
More than 200 residents have yet to receive council tax bills after Royal Mail slashed deliveries in Castle Point to one a day. Castle Point Council's revenue services unit says it is working closely with Royal Mail to resolve the problem. Residents who
A year of success was celebrated by the Chelmsford Agency for Volunteering (CAV) at its annual review evening. Over the year the organisation helped a total of 183 charities and voluntary organisations, referring 500 volunteers to give their time and
A leading Southend Labour councillor has welcomed a range of new powers aimed at ridding communities of graffiti. Reg Copley is a member for St Luke's Ward, one of the areas of the town which is frequently hit by vandalism and graffiti, as well as other
Community watchdogs have questioned a bid to boost a loss-making community centre. Town councillors had looked at ways of funding an extension to Walton's underused Columbine Centre. However, both Frinton and Walton residents' associations have raised
Nasty midwife Grace Mutonono has been struck off for reducing a young mother to tears just hours after she gave birth. The unnamed patient later discharged herself from Southend Hospital rather than suffer any more abuse at Mutonono's hands. Grace Mutonono
A landowner has revealed new plans to build a Sainsbury's food store in the centre of Halstead after months of speculation that Tesco is interested in the town. Eric Hobbs unveiled his plans for the site in Colchester Road, formerly occupied by Bayer
As building work on a £400,000 recreation of historic cottages in Leigh goes full steam ahead plans are already afoot to get the buildings listed. Tradition - John Cross examines the frames of his buildings Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY XZE5Y11 John Cross, owner
Students in Castle Point will welcome a classmate with a difference into lessons this month. Pupils at Holy Family Primary School, Benfleet and Castle View School on Canvey will welcome Castle Point MP, Bob Spink who will talk about the 100 million children
Plans for a park and ride site serving the west of Colchester are moving forward Colchester Council has been looking at the idea for five years and is now considering several options. Cuckoo Farm and Stanway have been earmarked as possible locations for
Jubilant Canvey fans are continuimg to celebrate promotion into the coveted Nationwide Conference. In the cup - goalie Danny Potter with daughter Sienna Picture: LUAN MARSHALL XMGU97 Supporters packed into the island football club's Park Lane ground as
I am looking for Jenny Clark. Last known in Williams & Griffin nursery department in mid 60's. My E-Mail is : lordmick@bigpond.com
Sports coaching in Essex is all set for a major boost thanks to the appointment of coach development officer Carrie Bywater. The 25-year-old was formally a community sports development officer for Chelmsford Council but took up her new post this month
People have been flocking to Markhams Chase leisure centre to have a wash following the gas blunder. Phew - Steve outside the leisure centre where he finally managed to get a wash Picture: ANNA LUKALA XZKE31 Steve Cavanagh, 31, of Little Lullaway, is
I am looking for the parents of William Diss, born in Halstead about 1730, who married Judith Rayner in St Andrews Church October 29, 1755 My E-Mail is: gerald.diss@ntlworld.com
Sports coaching in Essex is all set for a major boost thanks to the appointment of coach development officer Carrie Bywater. The 25-year-old was formally a community sports development officer for Chelmsford Council but took up her new post this month
A grandmother has hit out at thieves who stole her grandsons' bikes while they were visiting her. Jean Murphy, of Coronation Avenue, East Tilbury, was outraged when her three grandsons had their bicycles taken from outside her flat. The brothers, two
A disabled boy accidentally ended up going through the baggage handling system at Stansted Airport The Essex airport has now launched an inquiry after the boy - who has down's syndrome - ended up on the conveyor belt. The boy, aged seven, was travelling
A panel of council members is gearing up to review the progress of plans for major developments in north Colchester. Colchester Council's strategic overview and scrutiny panel meets on Tuesday to discuss the Severalls Hospital/Cuckoo Farm plans, which
SEEVIC College overcame a strong challenge from Somerset's Richard Huish College to reach their first ever National under-19 basketball final. SEEVIC College - overcome a strong challenge from Somerset's Richard Huish College to reach their first ever
Olympic gold contender James Gibson has described his qualification for the British swimming team in Athens this summer as 'a relief'. "I've got my ticket now, that's the main thing," said Witham swimmer Gibson. The current 50 metres breaststroke world
Vandals smashed a charity wishing well on Clacton seafront after failing in a bid to steal a few pounds. Disgusted - Irma Connelly, who looks after the wishing well in Clacton's memorial gardens, was left disgusted after the attack on the well. Picture
A hamster owner called 999 because her pet was missing under the floorboards Jan Armstrong and Jessie Jan Armstrong asked for a fire crew to go to her Colchester home to pull up floorboards and help rescue the runaway rodent. The 34-year-old mother-of-two
Hi do you know me My name is Simon Musgrave and I left england after the death of my mother I am now 41 and looking to make contact with people I knew in england. If you remember me please drop me a line My E-Mail is : simon@techsave.com.au
Up to 70 teenage tearaways from rival gangs are terrorising residents and business owners in a turf war for Hawkell, a councillor has claimed. Plea - Myra in front of a smashed bus stop Picture: ANNA LUKALA A 9pm curfew to tackle the gangs is now being
Laindon-based Elite Karate put in a five-star performance when the club contested a tournament in London. Five club members competed at the Renshinkai Southern Academy Sixth Lambeth Junior Karate Interclub Tournament and came away with a quintet of medals
Jubilant Canvey fans are continuimg to celebrate promotion into the coveted Nationwide Conference. In the cup - goalie Danny Potter with daughter Sienna Picture: LUAN MARSHALL XMGU97 Supporters packed into the island football club's Park Lane ground as
A leading Southend Labour councillor has welcomed a range of new powers aimed at ridding communities of graffiti. Eyesore - graffiti on a wall at Chalkwell station Picture: LUAN MARSHALL XUDPD10 Reg Copley is a member for St Luke's Ward, one of the areas
I'm trying to trace my biological father. His name is Pat Capon, last known in the Billericay, Essex area in 1963-1964. He has a brother called Lenny. Please help me find him. He went out with my mother named Yyvonne Frost in 1963 and I was born in March
Braintree district's new cultural trust faced accusations that it was a facade for cost cutting from angry councillors. The creation of the cultural trust was planned by Braintree Council's former Labour administration, but under the present Conservative
Young farmers in Colchester have raised nearly £1,500 for the disabled. Colchester & District Young Farmers Club present the cheque Colchester Young Farmers Club (YFC) has raised £1440.30 for Scope - an organisation who help people with cerebral palsy
Campaigners have called for a floodline telephone system for Canvey and for the island's flood evacuation plans to be reinstated nearly ten years after they were abandoned. South East Essex Green Party has proposed its own emergency procedures to Castle
Trying to locate Jackie who lived in Canada during the 60's and apparently went to Australia and married there. My E-Mail is : necayyc@nucleus.com
Southend Pier Museum is desperately seeking volunteers to work over the summer season. The Pier Museum Foundation needs stewards to start as early as May 8. The position involves talking with the public about the pier and helping to keep the museum running
The annual Strawberry Fair is shaping up to be a fruit-tastic event thanks to some generous sponsorship from local businesses and residents. After the Brentwood Gazette reported event organiser Roy Dyer's disappointment when he didn't get one single show
Shipping giants DFDS Seaways has announced a dip in its profits - but overall the figures are up. The company, which operates ferries from Harwich International Port, said despite the effects of the virus Sars, the Iraq war and increasing competition
Looking for any info re the whereabouts of my cousin Eva Thompson. Eva will be in her late 50s/early 60s. Eva was married to a Fred Jordon, and they were last heard of living the Grays or Thurrock areas in the late 60s/early 70s, although I believe they
Although Sabres were struggling to put out a team in the run up to their Easter fixture, they were able to raise enough players to take on Chiltern Cheetahs. But they slumped to a second successive defeat, and have yet to score their first points of the
