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Stories for 23 September 2003

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: New playground joy

Staff and pupils at a primary school are celebrating after the completion of a spectacular new outdoor work and play area.   more...

Canvey: Body in house - man arrested

Murder squad detectives today arrested a man after a woman's body was discovered at a house on Canvey.   more...

Canvey: Laptops to catch truants

A "foolproof" scheme to beat truancy is being launched at a Canvey school.   more...

Canvey: Councillor's dismay over 'betrayal' of residents

Residents have been betrayed over controversial plans to scrap the dual Canvey Way according to the leader of Castle Point's opposition.   more...

Canvey: Image makeover for island

A campaign to spruce up Canvey's image has been launched.   more...

Basildon: Utility conman hunt

Police today released an e-fit of a man posing as a utility worker who has tricked his way into pensioners' homes to steal cash and jewellery.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: Pitch in and help us

A team of young girl footballers could be forced to play all of their matches away from home this season -- because they have not got a home of their own.   more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Brentwood: School receives praise from inspectors

Delighted staff, pupils and parents at St Thomas of Canterbury Junior School are celebrating after it received a superb report from education inspectors.   more...

Ongar: 'E-voting' questions

Questions are being asked about the success of the pioneering electronic voting system that was trialled in Ongar and North Weald during May's council elections.   more...

Brentwood: Bruno in psychiatric hospital

Former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno has spent the night in a psychiatric hospital after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act.   more...

Brentwood: Bruno in psychiatric hospital

Former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno has spent the night in a psychiatric hospital after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act.   more...

Brentwood: Bruno in psychiatric hospital

Former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno has spent the night in a psychiatric hospital after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act.   more...

Brentwood: SOS over drought pond

Fire crews have responded to a special SOS and come to the rescue of a Brentwood landmark.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: First nurse-led ward at hospital

A new ward block due to open at Broomfield Hospital in November will include a new concept in medical care, a nurse-led ward.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: McGarry still keen to find county

Paceman Andrew McGarry has spoken for the first time of his disappointment at being released by Essex -- the club he has been at since he was 11 -- and his determination to find a new club.   more...

Colchester,Essex Business

Colchester: Co-op creams dairy

Bulldozers have finally replaced milk floats as three-quarters of a century of history are pulled down.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Students get rooms with a view

A massive new riverside development for almost 800 students has been unveiled by Essex University.   more...

Colchester: Uni to unveil £25m student housing

Essex University is set to unveil its new £25 million riverside housing development for almost 800 students.   more...

Colchester: Bill proves IT's never too late

People say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Or your grandmother to suck eggs.   more...

Colchester: Council tax rises and cuts in leaked report

Inflation-busting tax rises and service cutbacks are being planned for Colchester, according to a leaked budget report.   more...

Colchester: Woman is glassed

A woman was stabbed in the face with a broken bottle in an attack at a Colchester nightclub.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Dean is keen to impress

Dean Bowditch has a chance to impress boss Joe Royle as he is poised to make his first start for Ipswich Town tonight.   more...

Boxing: Shanee crowned Miss World

It was orange juice all-round today as Colchester's newly-crowned women's world boxing champion Shanee Martin celebrated her title triumph with a coveted victors belt.   more...

Soccer: Parky - refs do your job

Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson today called for more protection from referees for his star striker Wayne Andrews.   more...

Essex Business

Southend: Bed and breakfasts will survive Government's homeless exodus

Hotel owners believe they will survive any loss of business caused by the decision not to allow homeless families to be housed in bed and breakfast accommodation.   more...

Manningtree: First farmers' market great success

The Manningtree area's first farmers' market has been hailed an outstanding success.   more...

Billericay: Anger as Post Office closure is confirmed

Residents and traders have reacted with shock to news that their local Post Office will close next month.   more...

Essex News

Witham: We've been to Brazil and back

A school now has its own Boys - and Girl - back from Brazil.   more...

Dovercourt: Swimming pool damaged

Children have damaged a nursery's new £12,000 swimming pool by throwing sand and toys into it.   more...

Southend: Bulldozers start work on Pier Hill

This is the start of the biggest transformation Southend seafront has seen in more than 40 years.   more...

South Essex: Leisure centres hit out at sunbed ban

South Essex leisure bosses hit out at calls to ban sunbeds from clubs run by local councils.   more...

Castle Point: Bubbly party for jubilant MP Bob

A champagne reception has been held by triumphant Castle Point MP Bob Spink to celebrate his reselection as the borough's next Tory Parliamentary candidate.   more...

Tendring: Political row over support officers

A row has broken out over new community support officers to be employed to help patrol the streets of Tendring.   more...

Tendring: Squall drama

Coastguards and lifeboats were called into action with two call-outs in an hour as a squall lashed the Tendring coast.   more...

St Osyth: Traffic official backs villagers' plans

Villagers are on the brink of winning their battle for new traffic calming measures on one of their busiest roads.   more...

Halstead: Man conned by a 'tree pruner'

A homeowner was tricked by a bogus caller.   more...

Thorpe: Village fundraiser faces axe

A popular village event which raises thousands of pounds for charity is under threat.   more...

Hatfield Peverel: TV weathergirl tells of cancer battle

A TV weathergirl today told how she feared for her seven-year-old autistic son when both she and her husband were diagnosed with cancer.   more...

Canewdon: Former vicarage on sale

The former vicarage in the centre of Canewdon is being auctioned by Dedman Property Services next month.   more...

Witham: Victim attacked by schizophrenic man

A schizophrenic who attacked another man while in a queue for food was given a 24-month community rehabilitation order.   more...

Essex Obituaries

Peter Blythe (Southend)

Former Southend police chief Peter Blythe, whose 36-year career included service at Basildon, Grays and Canvey, died peacefully at his Shoebury home on Saturday, aged 68.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Hammers all out to cure Gills hangover

West Ham United will be taking a full strength squad into tonight's Carling Cup tie at Ninian Park.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Disney accolade for Busted

Pop-punk band Busted won a top prize at the Disney Channel Kids' Awards on Saturday.   more...

Westcliff: Bus and car collide

A bus carrying around a dozen passengers was taken out of service after it was in collision with a car.   more...

Southend: Can you vet pet homes?

The RSPCA in Southend is on the lookout for volunteers to help check suitability of new homes for unwanted pets.   more...

Southend: Safety role for DJ Peter Holmes

DJ Peter Holmes, the voice of Essex for more than 20 years, is quitting to become an ambassador for road safety funded by leading Southend company KeyMed.   more...

Southend: Taxi radio link gives police extra eyes

Taxi drivers in Southend will get a direct radio link to the police as part of a new scheme to make the town safer.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Time to toughen up says Wignall

Southend United boss Steve Wignall has urged his players to get tough as they attempt to drag themselves back up the Third Division.   more...

Rugby: Launceston 32-15 Southend (Powergen Cup)

Southend are out of the Powergen Cup but took plenty of positives from their trip into deepest Cornwall where they lost at National Three South rivals and promotion favourites Launceston.   more...

Boxing: Hunt's English title chance

Danny Hunt will be challenging for his first professional title next week when he goes for the English crown.   more...

Essex,Stansted Business

Stansted: Car safety campaign backed by company

Stansted-based cargo company FedEx is behind the steering wheel for a new community project aimed at teaching teenagers about car safety.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Airstrip battle moves on

Businessman Terry Holding has won the first round of a High Court battle which prompted him to send over 50,000 letters to people complaining about Thurrock Council.   more...

  
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