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Stories for 24 January 2006

Echo,Basildon News

Corringham: Virtual kids give pupils a baby wake-up call

Schoolgirls learned that looking after a baby is hard work when they were given realistic dolls to care for.  more...

Pitsea: Park life takes on a new dimension

ONE of south Essex's favourite parks could soon be transformed into the county's first ever sculpture park.  more...

Laindon: The convenient A&E alternative

A NEW minor injuries clinic has opened in Laindon to take the pressure off Basildon Hospital's A&E.  more...

Basildon: 2,000 trees to get the chop

MORE than 2,000 trees could face the axe as Basildon Council tries to reign in insurance payouts of more than £87,000 to homeowners whose properties have been damaged by tree roots.  more...

Echo,Basildon,Southend News

South Essex: Customer care course for all One rail staff

A BELEAGUERED train operator is sending all of its 3,000 staff to learn how to look after passengers better.  more...

South Essex: See the doc before you board your train

SOUTH Essex commuters who feel unwell will now be able to get treatment for minor illnesses before boarding their train home.  more...

Echo,Southend News

Southend: Chain gang of Bling

CAMP Bling campaigners chained themselves to a Government building yesterday in protest at a "secret" meeting to determine funding for the widening of Priory Cresent, Southend.  more...

Leigh: Campaigners vow to stop 7-storey block

CAMPAIGNERS today vowed to fight against plans for a seven-storey block of flats in one of south Essex's most picturesque roads.  more...

Southend: Taxpayers should fund our air extravaganza

ECHO readers have given their support to Southend Airshow in a telephone and internet vote after calls were made to axe funding for the display.  more...

Thorpe Bay: School curse is finally lifted

TEARS of joy were shed when Thorpe Bay High School was lifted out of special measures after six years today but, despite the news, headteacher Jean Alder said it will still close.  more...

Southend: Holocaust exhibition

AS part of Southend's week of commemoration of the Holocaust, a special exhibition is being staged at the Central Library in Victoria Avenue.  more...

Eveninggazette News

Braintree: Town shopworkers set to get a sympathetic ear

Shopworkers in Braintree town centre now have a sympathetic ear to hear their problems.   more...

Braintree: Pub will serve up 25 extra jobs

The opening of a new pub will create 25 jobs in Braintree.   more...

Witham: School safety fears

Fears about pupil safety have prompted a shake-up of security at a mid-Essex school.   more...

Great Clacton: I'm peacock-a-hoop about birds

The Great Clacton Two are behind bars.   more...

Chelmsford: In good voice to sing for England

Pupils at a mid-Essex school will swap science for stardom when they perform on the forthcoming 2006 England World Cup football team CD.   more...

Chelmsford: Head-on crash hurts two

A couple were taken to hospital after being involved in a head-on crash.   more...

Colchester: Has anyone seen a wooden horse?

It's all Greek to them! Bemused council and church employees reacted warily to the news Colchester was famous for its Greek population.   more...

Manningtree: Theatre has plenty in store

The Manifest Theatre in Manningtree celebrates its 21st birthday this year - with a year packed full of goodies.   more...

Maldon: Our lives with the yobs

Residents who feel they have to "batten down the hatches" to combat yobs packed out a council chamber to voice their fears.   more...

Tendring: 'Don't ban our disabled buggies'

Disabled buggy users have been told they might have to be banned from some seafront promenades.   more...

Colchester: Fire hits old building

More than 20 firefighters from across the north of Essex fought a blaze in an empty building in Colchester today.   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Shearer doctor to treat U's star Liam

Liam Chilvers will be hoping to be on his feet just three days after a hernia operation.   more...

Soccer: Parky's boys on crest of a wave

Colchester United go into tonight's LDV Vans Trophy clash at Cheltenham Town in their most buoyant position for almost 50 years.   more...

Soccer: The U's queues

Colchester United fans braved the cold to get their hands on tickets for the team's sell-out FA cup home game against Derby County on Saturday.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex Sport

Boylan blow hits Canvey prospects

CANVEY fans waiting impatiently for the return of goal star Lee Boylan to end their side's scoring drought look like having to hold on a lot longer.  more...

Dean just loves vintage Sheri

WEST Ham's record signing Dean Ashton tried out the club's number nine jersey for size - and immediately turned to one of his team-mates for inspiration.  more...

Kightly seeks perfect present

BIRTHDAY boy Michael Kightly is hoping to continue his rich vein of form for Grays Athletic at Gravesend and Norfleet tonight.  more...

Kev: A walk in the Park is not enough

SOUTHEND chief Kevin Harman was bitterly disappointed with his team after watching them tamely surrender a seven game unbeaten league run at Rosslyn Park on Saturday.  more...

Pardew: Repka's a big softy!

TOUGH-TACKLING Tomas Repka may have been a scouge of defenders and referees during his four and a half years in English football - but he left a 'big softy' according to manager Alan Pardew.  more...

Stars in sports council's eyes

ADAM Hickey made bit of Southend Sports Council history by being named the organisation's junior sports personality of the year for the third time.  more...

Thurrock Sport

Grays' match frozen off

A FROZEN pitch has forced the postponement of Grays Athletic's Conference derby clash at Gravesend and Northfleet tonight (Tuesday).  more...