These are the faces of two people police would like to speak to about two burglaries at a high school. Snapped - police want to interview this person On both occasions overhead projectors were taken. The first burglary was on April 1 at 4.35pm and the
Westcliff Lawn is planning an annual tournament with Southend's Polish twin town Sopot following a successful exchange visit. Five players from Westcliff Lawn visited the northern Polish town on the return exchance. And the trip - after the Poles came
Pro-Plumb Essex Eels star Mario De Magalhaes has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a torn knee cartlidge. The influential figure joins long term absentees Adam Butterworth and Ankur Amin on the sidelines -- much to the disappointment of head
A pensioner was taken to hospital after being involved in a collision with a car. Accident scene - a pensioner was injured in a collison with a car. The incident happened when the woman, who is in her 70s, was crossing Connaught Avenue, Frinton, at about
Toddlers can play to their hearts' content on £5,000-worth of soft-play toys bought for a Westcliff mothers and toddlers group. Peek-a-boo - Ruby Foxall, 2, tries out Tiddlers' new soft-play equipment Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL Tiddlers, which meets every
An agreement has been signed aimed at making the streets of Witham cleaner and greener. Signed on the dotted line - Annie Northfield, Mayor of Witham Jackie Martin and Roger Walters with the signed agreement dealing with street cleaning in Witham. Braintree
Versatile defender Lewis Hunt is still pondering his future with Southend United. The composed centre back enjoyed a successful and lengthy loan spell with the Shrimpers last season - making 34 appearances during a seven-month stint. But, despite meeting
Police community support officers (PCSOs) are joining forces with the beach patrol unit to make the beach a safer place to be this summer. Stopping crime - police community support officers Wayne Burke and Sue Groves with beach control officer James Hill
Commuters on the c2c line could save up to £270 a year on their annual season ticket with a special interest-free loan offer. The deal comes as the firm celebrates its 150th birthday and will last until Sunday, July 18. But it has been branded by the
Langdon Hills' Daniel Brooks was the star when Essex emerged triumphant from the regional qualifying competition for the national under-18 boys' championship at Moor Park. Essex, who scored 729, will now be representing the south-east region after gaining
Supermarket wars are hotting up, with Tesco planning to expand two of its Basildon stores. Pitsea Tesco Extra, above, is already one of the biggest supermarkets in the country and Tesco hopes to retain its stranglehold by putting an extra floor in both
A mother gave birth to a baby boy in the early hours in her car outside the maternity unit at the William Julien Courtauld Hospital, in Braintree where campaigners have been pressing for a full round-the-clock service. Essex Ambulance spokesman Murray
Polling officials hope record numbers of postal votes and fine weather will boost the turnout for today's local and European elections. Check - Joyce Lambert and Molly Moss collect ballot card numbers outside the polling station in Marguerite Drive, Leigh
A man took a cocktail of drugs on the day he got out of prison, then carried out a burglary the following night. John Knox told police he could not remember the break-in, but a court heard how blood found at the scene matched his own. The 29-year-old
Brentwood Cricket Club became the latest and arguably largest local cricket club to receive it's ClubMark accreditation recently. Brentwood CC President Malcolm Webb said: "The ClubMark Accreditation is a marvellous achievement and endorses the commitment
The Blackwater Challenge Offshore Angling Festival, now in its seventh year, took place over two days with more than 200 recordable fish, spanning nine species, being landed during the two day festival. The stiff easterly wind and heavy swell that dominated
A trailblazing ride will be taking place on a 20-mile long route through mid Essex for charity. Organised by Sustrans, the sustainable transport charity, it is taking place on the proposed route of the National Cycle Network from Chelmsford to Witham.
Dominic Schils exploded on the cycling circuit with a stunning victory - by nearly a minute - in a prestigious national event. The 12-year-old, from Colchester, produced his best performance in the saddle so far to claim the coveted British Schools National
An elderly woman did not give in to conmen who called at her house asking for money The three men called at the woman's house in Magazine Farm Way, Lexden, Colchester, while she was having building work done and asked for £125 payment. But the woman realised
It's free fruit week! Toddlers have been staying healthy by tucking into bananas, apples and oranges. Try this - Oliver Licence gives some fruit to his gran Chris Jackson. Picture: NIGEL BROWN Sure Start, based at Greenstead Community Centre, Colchester
Residents in Little Clacton were left in the dark after a fault with a power cable. Many customers in the Harwich Road and Plough Corner area of the village were unaware that there was a power cut as they slept in the early hours of Tuesday morning But
Thorpe Bay took over at the top of Men's Division One at the halfway stage of the season thanks to a 4-3 win over bottom club Westcliff Hard. Hockley pulled level on points with second-placed Rayleigh after the Folly Lane club beat their Watchfield Road
A schoolboy was today behind bars for subjecting a family to a campaign of terror and intimidation. The 16-year-old left the family so scared they are now planning to move away, a judge has been told. The judge decided the youth should be locked up for
More than 1,000 Castle Point youngsters are this week learning how to avoid danger and save lives. They are taking part part in the Crucial Crew event staged by police and emergency services specially for Year Six pupils who are just about to leave junior
Danish Kaneria turned in another impressive performance to keep Essex in the game on the opening day of their Championship clash with Hampshire at Chlemsford. The 23-year-old Pakistan leg-spinner confirmed his stamina and control during another warm day
A "thrilled" mum today told of her joy as her daughter was cleared of international drug trafficking charges. Marianne Telfer, who has been held in the Dominican Republic since February, was finally cleared yesterday. But the 28-year-old will have to
Our lads will be getting a helping hand from heaven in Euro 2004 if one church is anything to go by. Patriotic - Paul Stow will be watching the big Euro 2004 opener at his church Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL Earls Hall Baptist Church is screening Sunday's
A couple of talented art students gave up their time to create a magnificent mural at a pre-school. Creative - Jason, front and Chris get a little help as they work on the mural Picture: LUAN MARSHALL Chris Taylor, 18, of Bromfords School in Wickford,
A mother gave birth to a baby boy early yesterday (Wednesday) in her car outside the maternity unit at the William Julien Courtauld Hospital, in Braintree where campaigners have been pressing for a full round-the-clock service. Essex Ambulance spokesman
Colchester residents are boosting the borough's recycling levels to the top of the national league, according to council figures. John Simpson, who heads the borough's street services department, said provisional figures for May the new waste collection
A young boy has been airlifted to hospital with multiple injuries after a road accident. The four-year-old boy was in a collision with a car in Blackthorn Way, Tolleshunt Knights, last night. The Essex Air Ambulance and a road ambulance were called to
A stirring performance in the latter stages of the match allowed Arena Essex to inflict a comprehensive 23-point defeat over Peterborough at the Purfleet Raceway last night. Six consecutive race advantages that included four maximums saw the Hammers win
South Essex recycling champs Castle Point Council are set to introduce glass and cardboard collections. The council's assistant director of health, Roy Knowles, said the council would start collecting cardboard in September. He said: "Then we are going
A pensioner was today recovering after a lucky escape when he fell from a ladder. The 70-year-old had been painting at home in Alexandra Road, Great Wakering, yesterday when the ladder slipped and he fell ten feet to the ground, landing on his side. A
Police today urged traders not to sell fake firearms after a 14-year-old boy admitted having a replica gun in Southend. His appearance in court follows the introduction of new laws outlawing imitation guns, called for by the Echo in a series of campaigns
A Toot Hill based golfer has grabbed a dramatic victory in a top international tournament. Simon Khan, 31, from Toot Hill Golf Club, near Ongar, won the Wales Open Golf Tournament on Sunday after beating Ryder Cup hopeful Paul Casey in the second hole
The weather-delayed May medal was finally played at Thorpe Hall but only attracted a field of 56. Carl Neal won the senior division with an excellent net 65, off six and his handicap is now five. The runner-up was Chris Andrews with a net 67, off five
A town centre trader has spoken of his frustration at burglars targeting his shop and stealing thousands of pounds of stock. During the past month, The Emporium home and garden centre, in High Street, Maldon, has been burgled three times and proprietor
Three people arrested on suspicion of the murder of missing woman Sandra Gant have been released from bail. The trio, two men and a woman, were arrested by police in January. They were a 55-year-old woman from Clacton, a 28-year-old man from Southend
Fears have been raised that the closure of two of the Basildon district's sports centres at weekends could lead to the axing of other vital services. Basildon Council says Basildon Sports Centre in Nethermayne, and Bromford Sports Centre in Wickford,
The £300m container terminal at Bathside Bay would be the first of its kind, a public inquiry heard. Michael Dearnaley, technical director for the hydraulic studies into the development, explained yesterday that there was no certain way of predicting
Patients should be smelling more fragrant at Southend Hospital thanks to a "Smellies for the Sick" appeal. Appeal - Christine with some of the toiletries Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL Christine Mason, 51, of Englefield Close, Hawkwell, is asking people to
Billy Smart's Circus will be in Canvey until Sunday. Grand illusion - Kim Kenneth presents the crusher trick, with help from Leanne Perry (in the box) and Jessica Caveagna. It's part of Billy Smart's Circus, being promoted Picture: MAXINE CLARKE The innovative
When Kate Talha and and her husband found few traditional toys available for the under-fives, they decided to make their own. Kate's woodcarver husband, El Tayeb, began the task, making the toys only from wood. They opened a store near their home in Windsor
A troublesome 10-year-old girl has vowed to be good after a reign of nuisance at a Chelmsford shopping parade. The girl has been banned from shops in Trent Road for six months as part of a continuing police crack-down on nuisance youths. She is one of
Great Wakering Rebels' veterans and junior travelled to Colchester's impressive new £19,000 track for two major cycle speedway events. Being staged were the National Veterans Association Individual Champion-ship and the Essex Association Under-13 Championship
Organisers are desperately trying to think of ways to save the fourth Brightlingsea Free Music Festival after an unexpected cut in funding. The committee is having financial blues after a relied-upon grant fell through. The bad news means that, if the
A football club's supporters are appealing for help in transporting them to away games. Starting from next season, Braintree Town manager George Borg has asked that the club coach is purely for players and directors. Previously, the coach taking the players
Hockley British Legion are looking forward to the new season after lifting the Southend Borough Combinaton Veterans League Division Two cup. Top team - that's Hockleu British Legion Picture: MAXINE CLARKE They prevented Mondel from clinching a league
Maldon's Plume School could take in an unprecedented number of pupils from out of town as parents clamour to secure their children a place. Maldon district MP John Whittingdale said that increasing numbers of parents were choosing to send their children
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Extra efforts are being pumped into providing new services for young people across Tendring. But a warning has gone out not to promise things which cannot be delivered - and the difficulty of keeping up with changing trends. Joanne Constable, community
A Spitfire flying over Halstead will be the highlight of an annual fete raising money for a hi-tech rehabilitation centre in the town. The Halstead Hospital League of Friends fete will be held in the town's public gardens, off Trinity Street, on Sunday
