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Essex | Archive | 2004 | October

Stories for 26 October 2004

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Billericay: Welcome to devolved powers

Billericay Town Council has welcomed plans to devolve more powers to town and parish councils in the district as 'the first stepping stone to more meaningful responsibilities'. more...

Basildon,Echo,Essex News

Vange: No Leads On Bomb Hoaxer

DISAPPOINTED police today admitted they have not received a single call after a man planted a fake bomb outside an Indian takeaway. more...

Basildon: Lorry Thefts On The Up

LORRY thefts continue to rise across Basildon with the latest raid taking the total for the last four months to £202,000. more...

Craylands: Hundreds Of Homes Without Power For Hours

AROUND 1,200 homes in the Craylands area of Basildon were left without power yesterday after a digger cut through an electrical cable. more...

Corringham: Hero Runner Meets Queen

ATHLETICS' hero Danny Crates admitted he had enjoyed his visit to meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace yesterday - despite suffering pre- event nerves. more...

Basildon: Holiday Hell For Injured Teen Abroad.

A MOTHER today told how she had to pay more than £3,000 to get her daughter home after she fractured her spine in a holiday biking accident. more...

Basildon: Pensioner, 80, Duped By Conmen

TWO men conned their way into an 80-year-old woman's home claiming they worked for the council and needed to repair her leaky roof. more...

Basildon: 16 Years For Builder Who Battered Teenager

A BUILDER who battered a 19-year-old to death in a "prolonged and savage attack" must serve at least 16 years in prison. more...

Basildon,Echo,Essex Sport

Soccer: Corinthians rack up record

CORINTHIANS set a new Southend Borough Combination Veterans League record when they beat Lions 19-3 in their Division Four match. more...

Soccer: Pards plots test for Chelsea

WEST Ham boss Alan Pardew knows he will be sending out a below-strength team to face Chelsea tomorrow night - but he is still determined to give the Premiership high-fliers a real test. more...

Rugby union: Southend 21-15 Weston-super-Mare

SOUTHEND claimed their first victory of the season at the fifth attempt against mid-table visitors Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday. more...

Soccer: Lewis still in the Hunt

SOUTHEND United midfielder Lewis Hunt is hoping to become a regular in the Shrimpers starting line-up after an impressive display at Shrewsbury Town on Saturday. more...

Soccer: Non-league round-up

CONCORD Rangers face a tough start to their FA Vase campaign when they travel to Ryman League Two leaders Enfield in the second round. more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Brentwood: College backs town's festive celebrations

Christmas festivities in Brentwood have been given a massive boost after Havering College agreed to sponsor this year's celebrations. more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Essex: Recycling boost for county

Essex residents will find recycling easier after Essex County Council announced an expansion of their recycling programme which will include more kerbside collections and an extension to the materials accepted at Civic Amenity and Recycling centres. more...

Essex: Police want MP help on funding

Essex Police have called on the county's MPs to prevent an expected shortfall of nearly £5m in next year's Government funding. more...

Colchester,Essex,Eveninggazette News

Frinton: 'It's good to walk to our GP's clinic'

Residents say it is easier to walk to their doctor's surgery because, when they try to phone, you cannot get through. more...

Tiptree: Young shop worker faced knife ordeal

A young shop assistant was left crying and shocked when she was confronted by a man brandishing a knife. more...

Chelmsford: Woman is angered by radio show call

A businesswoman was left "angry and embarrassed" after a national radio station made a prank call to her. more...

Earls Colne: Death sparks legal action

Essex County Council is being prosecuted after an investigation into the death of a park ranger. more...

Clacton: Arsonist was 'in depths of despair'

A man is in jail for burning down a house worth £240,000. more...

Braintree: MP's maternity unit call

The campaign to restore round-the-clock maternity facilities at a Braintree hospital has again provoked debate in Parliament. more...

Bocking: Flooded couple saved by son

An elderly couple had to be evacuated from their home after heavy rain flooded their house. more...

Clacton: Teenager cleared on rape charge

A teenager has been cleared of raping a woman on Clacton seafront. more...

Colchester: Sport site's bid for centre of attention

A sports centre has unveiled improvement plans to get the people of Greenstead fighting fit. more...

Stones Green: In honour of Cara

A mother whose baby daughter died just hours after birth has held a party in her honour. more...

Clacton: Fire crews' 2-hour battle with blaze

Firefighters spent two hours trying to control a blaze which was burning in the roof of an old sports hall at a holiday park. more...

Colchester: Be brave, buy a ticket!

Cast members from a production of Mother Courage took to the streets in costume to encourage shoppers to book ticket. more...

Tendring: Wardens' results 'just the ticket'

New parking attendants have issued about 1,000 tickets since they started work three weeks ago. more...

Bocking: Ex-workers cut ribbon on altogether refreshed store

Two of a shop's longest standing customers helped reopen its doors for business. more...

Mistley: Pupils' watery harvest time for charity

Watering cans at the ready, youngsters at Mistley Norman Primary School prepare to begin collecting for Water Aid. more...

Brantham: Bungling burglars drop safe during getaway

Police are searching for bungling burglars who fled empty-handed after breaking into a Co-op store at the weekend. more...

Bocking: All set to light up Hallowe'en

Pumpkin carvers created their own Hallowe'en magic at Dorewards Hall, Bocking. more...

Colchester: Renate's prayers answered

A soldier, who went the extra mile to reunite friends, has touched the heart of a Colchester woman. more...

Colchester: Deaf man attacked in town underpass

An attacker said something to a profoundly deaf man then punched him when he did not get a reply. more...

North Essex: Unqualified truck driver caught in op

An unqualified lorry driver was caught driving on roads in north Essex during a police crackdown on large goods vehicles, it has been revealed today. more...

Harwich: Inquiry sounds familiar

A public inquiry was due to begin today into a proposed deep-water container terminal south of Felixstowe Port. more...

Clacton: Break-in proved fatal

A man found dead after getting his neck trapped in the window of a house has been named as David Hecker. more...

Colchester,Essex,Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Fans do U's proud in hooligan league

Colchester United fans are among the best at behaving themselves. more...

Soccer: Royle defends attacking philosophy

Joe Royle defended Ipswich's attacking style - despite watching his side lose a two-goal lead. more...

Rugby: Colchester 25-13 Wymondham (Powergen London League Division Four North-east)

Colchester recorded their third league victory of the season. more...

Soccer: Campaign for new stadium goes to PM

The fight for a new community stadium in Colchester has been taken to Prime Minister Tony Blair. more...

Athletics: Harriers flying high

The second round of the Essex League Cross-Country season saw Colchester Harriers back to their best. more...

Soccer: Williams has goals in his sights

Colchester United striker Gareth Williams is determined to get back to goal-scoring glory. more...

Colchester,Evening Gazette,Essex News

Chelmsford: Woman is angered by radio show call

A businesswoman was left "angry and embarrassed" after a national radio station made a prank call to her. more...

Bocking: Flooded couple saved by son

An elderly couple had to be evacuated from their home after heavy rain flooded their house. more...

Frinton: 'It's good to walk to our GP's clinic'

Residents say it is easier to walk to their doctor's surgery because, when they try to phone, you cannot get through. more...

Colchester,Evening Gazette,Essex Sport

Soccer: Royle defends attacking philosophy

Joe Royle defended Ipswich's attacking style - despite watching his side lose a two-goal lead. more...

Essex Business

Stansted: The sky's the limit

Growth and jobs were top of the agenda at an employment forum hosted by BAA Stansted. more...

Ongar: Businesses want return of festive lighting

Ongar businesses are determined to restore some festive cheer to the High Street after the disappointment of having no Christmas lights last year. more...

Essex News

Maldon: New chief executive joins council

This week sees the introduction of a new face at Maldon District Council, as the new chief executive takes up his role. more...

Southend,Echo,Essex News

Southend: Popular High Street Post Office To Reopen

SOUTHEND'S main post office was due to reopen today (TUES) after the doors were locked to hundreds of customers. more...

Southend: Policeman Accuses Wife Of Lying To Destroy Him.

A POLICEMAN who denies attacking his former partner has accused her of lying to destroy his life. more...

Southend: Dead Man Trapped In Window Named

A MAN found dead after getting his neck trapped in the window of a house has been named by police. more...

Southend: Pre-Trial Looms For Death Fall Girl's Dad

A FATHER accused of pushing his daughter off a cliff will be appearing in a pre-trial conference next month - four years after her death. more...

Southend: Life "Dog Ban" For Cruel Boxer Owner

A MAN has been banned for life from owning a dog after starving his two boxers. more...