CHILDREN being cared for at Little Havens Hospice, Thundersley, are to benefit from a special chair donated in memory of a teenager. The multi-adjustable armchair provides support for children where they need it and was delivered to the hospice by Gary
A FORMER Ford motor car model could have her brief career revived this year to mark the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Fiesta. As a 21-year-old, Leslee Harrington modelled the Fiesta in 1976 with an exciting photoshoot at London's top tourist attractions
Point-to-point fans were treated to a bumper day of action when the annual Essex Farmers and Union meeting was held at Marks Tey. Taking a tumble - Alex Braithwaite, on board Marmalade Mountain, falls at the second-from-last fence during his race at Marks
A policeman who was meant to be helping an elderly victim of conmen is alleged to have stolen more than £270,000 from the frail spinster. John Morgan and his wife Eunice "cultivated" the 89-year-old's trust and used her life savings to fund a luxury lifestyle
THE Hadleigh bar which claims to be the smallest nightclub in Britain is applying for a 24-hour drinking licence. Carl Streamer, the owner of Fatty's Bar, in the High Street, says the licence would only be used for special sporting events or functions
A mother whose daughter was born with a chink of chromosome missing is running the London Marathon to help other children in need. Marathon mum - Lindsey Chadwick is preparing to run the London Marathon to back a charity which helped her daughter Lucy
A girl is dancing for joy after being chosen to perform for the English Youth Ballet. Kirsty Firman - spending hours rehearsing. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON (47891-2) Kirsty Firman, 9, of St Vincent Chase, Braintree, has been selected to dance in the performance
A police search was launched after clothes and a mobile phone belonging to a missing man were discovered in a seafront shelter. Frank Cattell, 53, who lives in Clacton, was last seen by his family about four weeks ago. Concern is growing over his whereabouts
Colchester United manager Phil Parkinson has thrown down a stirring challenge to the U's fans and players as he seeks a positive finale to a memorable season. The ambitious U's boss said the season starts today, adding: "My message to everyone is short
PLANS have been submitted to redevelop a well-known hotel into a a combination of flats, houses and a bar. International planning consultants RPS have submitted the proposals for the Shoeburyness Hotel, which has been closed and boarded up since the previous
The flicker of hope is still burning. That's the message from Ipswich Town star Darren Currie as he assesses his side's chances of reaching the Coca-Cola Championship play-offs. The Blues' hopes were dealt a hammer-blow on Saturday when they lost 1-0
A PUBLIC meeting to discuss plans for a radical shake-up of cancer care services in Essex will take place in Southend on Monday. The meeting which will take place between 2pm and 4pm at Southend Civic Centre, in Victoria Avenue, is the last of three public
THERE were not quite the crowds queueing up to see indie band Morning Runner that turned up in droves to see McFly, but their name is expected to be on everyone's lips before too long. Reported to be Coldplay's favourite indie band, Morning Runner played
A DRIVER has won damages after a judge ruled Essex County Council was to blame for the crash that caused the death of a teenage boy. Michael Carroll lost control of the car, in which the boy was a passenger, when it ran into flooding on the A130 near
Colin Lloyd hit a perfect nine-dart finish to secure a 6-3 win over Dennis Priestley in the final of the Irish Masters in Rosslare. The world number one bounced back in style from an 8-1 defeat to Phil Taylor on the opening night of the 2006 Holsten Premier
Campaigners have vowed to continue the fight for a 24-hour minor injuries clinic in Witham, despite a report saying it is not financially viable. Councillors involved in the campaign to establish the clinic at the old Bridge Hospital site, in Spinks Lane
A teenager had to be taken to hospital after the car in which he was travelling ended up on its roof. The boy suffered cuts to his scalp and a possible fracture to his neck after the black Ford Escort cabriolet in which he was a passenger overturned.
lectures from teaching gurus and boys raising awareness about teenage pregnancy were some of the attractions at one of Britain's biggest ever educational conferences held in Southend. More than 1,500 education staff attended the Southend Schools Excellence
Armed robbers hit a man over the head with a wooden pole and fled with cash taken from a sports club. The crooks struck at the Anchor Press Social and Sports Club in Tiptree. The victim, a man in his 50s, was working at the premises in Grove Road when
CHINESE dragons and Arabian-style belly dancers were just some of the delights to be had at an arts and crafts day. The family fun event was held at Centre Place, Prospect Close, Woodgrange Estate, Southend. Each attraction had a different global theme
A mother-of-four hit her niece with "an unknown metal implement" after a row at a family function. Nicola Johnson, 31, left her relative Kelly Willett with bruising to her left arm and shoulder after the attack in a pub, Colchester magistrates heard yesterday
Developers of new houses in Braintree have blamed Essex County Council for holding up the building of a new cycleway and footpath. Muddy waters - Beth and Jake Jenkins attempt to navigate their way along the muddy footpath, which is supposed to be a new
Jubilant campaigners have won their battle against a proposed car park at their village railway station - for now. White Notley residents formed an action group to voice their opposition for a car park at the train station, in Station Road, when plans
COUNCILS across south Essex are warning the public not to touch any dead wild birds they come across, after nine dead swans were tested for bird flu. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) was yesterday carrying out tests on
Horrified parents today told how their baby daughter was twice given the same immunising jab, following a medical mix-up. Double ordeal - Laura Cuppelditch with her seven-month-old daughter Demi Feaviour and partner David Feaviour. They are holding her
