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Stories for 30 June 1999

Essex News

Perfect day for Maldon

The people of Maldon took to the streets on Saturday, celebrating the long and proud history of their town with the first-ever Town Fair.  more...

Phil to head the united voice of Essex disability

Disabled rights campaigner Phil Miller has been appointed the first director of the Essex Coalition of Disabled People, which plans to open offices in Witham by the autumn.  more...

Derek fights fowl play...

JANE O'CONNELL talks to Derek Chittenden, who rescues wounded birds -- and finds this caring man is far from cagey about his work  more...

Ticket rush for Star Wars fans

Cinemas across Essex are ready to deal with the rush for tickets for the opening night of the new Star Wars film.  more...

Pub firm pulls out of Frinton deal

Controversial plans for Frinton's first town centre pub are not to go ahead after all.  more...

Eclipse spectacle could hurt eyes

These are not the latest fashion shades, but essential wear for anyone keen to watch a blinding spectacle - the solar eclipse on Wednesday August 11.  more...

Colchester parking jumping the gun?

A row erupted today as Essex County Council wrongly announced Colchester wanted to be a national pilot area for extra parking taxes.  more...

A130 bypass campaign stops for festival

Glastonbury brought mass protesting against the new A130 bypass to a temporary halt as eco-warriors took time out to enjoy the festival.  more...

Braintree police 'struggling to cope with number of travellers'

Top police chiefs have claimed they are struggling to cope with "overwhelming" numbers of travellers swamping the Braintree district.  more...

Judge halts Basildon defendant's case to watch tennis

Jurors were stunned when a judge adjourned a case for six months - so he could go and watch Wimbledon!  more...

20mph speed limit for Rochford?

A 20 mph speed limit could be imposed in Rochford, it has been revealed.  more...

Bocking: Memories shared at Resting Seat House

Shared memories of Braintree and Bocking, plus a packed diary of social and educational activities are all on the agenda at Resting Seat House.  more...

Month-long nightmare over as Colchester families reunited with girls

Two Colchester schoolgirls who sparked a police search when they ran away almost a month ago have been reunited with their families.  more...

Essex Sports

Cricket: Brittle batting to blame

Halstead suffered their first defeat in the East Anglian Premier League away to title contenders Cambridge St Giles.  more...

Cricket: Leaders inflict heavy defeat

Colchester and East Essex slipped to fourth place in the Shepherd Neame Essex League first division after a heavy defeat at the hands of leaders Chelmsford.  more...

Cricket: No more sides left unbeaten

There are no longer any teams cherishing an unbeaten record in the Osborne League.  more...

Cricket: Another 50 up for John

The Castle Park scoreboard records 50 as Colchester and East Essex stalwart John Wright celebrates his half century with the club.  more...

Cricket: Braintree fall to Maldon —

MALDON I.........................................292-3  more...

School sports: Saints' sights are set high

While the two Southend Highs continued the overall domination they've enjoyed for many years at the senior schools Borough Sports athletic championships at Garon's Park, St Bernards continued the giant strides they have made in recent years on the girls' front.  more...

Soccer: Parnell in charge at Tiptree

Tiptree United Football Club have appointed Steve Parnell to the position of first team manager with the Club.  more...

Boxing: `Rusty' Smith shows mettle

Georgie Smith shook off self-confessed ring-rust to unleash an emphatic finish, then promised to be even stronger for his British title bid next month.  more...

Cricket: Nasser's notebook

I don't need vice-skipper  more...

Cricket: Six-wicket Such revives Essex

Essex did well to restrict Lancashire to a total of 298-8 on the opening day of their county championship match at Old Trafford after the home side had been 222-2 at one stage.  more...

Soccer: Injury-hit Campbell has Blues' striker role firmly in his sights

Crocked Southend United striker Neil Campbell has been using his summer holiday to fight his way back to fitness.  more...

Angling: Wet and wild for Basildon

Basildon and District Angling Society ventured to Oxfordshire for their latest match when they fished the river Thames at Bensons Marina.  more...

Soccer: Keeper tops Colchester's wanted list

Management and club officials returned to Layer Road yesterday to set about securing a new goalkeeper for Colchester United.  more...

Cricket: Half-century of service for John

John Wright is halfway to his 50th century and it has taken a good deal longer than the previous 49 accumulated by one of the most stylish and prolific run-getters in club cricket.  more...

Basketball: Maldon cock-a-hoop

Maldon District Council have announced the successful allocation of two basketball goals by the Lottery Sports Fund.  more...

Cricket: Ian's drive for the top

Howzat!  more...

Cricket: Baker puts the Burnham boys through their paces

Last Tuesday saw a good turn out of players as Burnham Rugby Club starts to prepare itself for the coming 1999/2000 season.  more...

Cricket round-up: Halstead rattle up new record score

Halstead racked up a new record score for the league when they smashed an almighty total of 441 for five off 45 overs in their 1st XI League Cup clash against nine-man Achilles.  more...

Soccer: No Colchester bid to bring in Brad

Colchester United will not make new moves to bring free agent Bradley Allen back to Layer Road.  more...

Soccer: Noble act for Maldon

Maldon Town's leading goalscorer last season Tommy Noble has signed a new one-year deal with the club.  more...

Essex,Billericay News

Billericay: £160,000 payout for back injury

A Billericay man who twice tried to take his own life following a work accident has won almost £160,000 in compensation.  more...

Billericay: New probe into MP's interests

Billericay MP Teresa Gorman is being investigated for a second time by MPs, following allegations she failed to declare business interests to Parliament.  more...

Essex,Braintree News

Braintree: Undercover fight against dog mess

Undercover patrols armed with walkie-talkies are being drafted in to combat the dog mess menace.  more...

Braintree: Anti-social tenants to be outlawed

Council housing in the Braintree district could be withheld from applicants guilty of anti-social behaviour.  more...

Essex,Canvey News

Canvey: Cheque fraud alert

This is the face of a man wanted by police on suspicion of stealing hundreds of thousands of pounds from building societies - including one on Canvey.  more...

Canvey: Mum's waterbomb terror

A distraught mum today told how she feared she had gone blind after hooligans threw a water bomb in her face.  more...

Canvey: Fury over 2am pub extension

Furious residents yesterday vowed to fight for action against "unbearable noise" after a pub was granted consent to open until the early hours of the morning.  more...

Essex,Castle Point News

Castle Point: Our Barney's top dog

Meet Mr Handsome.  more...

Essex,Chelmsford News

Chelmsford: Lesley to cash in on car's link with royalty

The proud owner of a 1968 Morris Minor saloon is on for a right royal pay day - after an MOT discovered the motor had a regal pedigree.  more...

Essex,Clacton News

Clacton: Tourists' rescue drama

Friends were yesterday anxiously waiting to hear if six Clacton holidaymakers were involved in a dramatic cable car rescue in Norway.  more...

Essex,Colchester News

Colchester: Robbed pensioner given cash gift

A good Samaritan has come forward to help a pensioner too afraid to go out because she was robbed of her week's money.  more...

Colchester: 'We're happy daughters are home'

The families of two runaway Colchester schoolgirls today told of their happiness to have them home.  more...

Colchester: Phyllis saw 1923 fireman disaster

An elderly woman today told how she watched the only Colchester firefighter killed in the line of duty fall to his death.  more...

Colchester: Drivers ignore bus-only road restriction

Cars are blatantly driving down a new bus-only lane in Colchester.  more...

Essex,Dovercourt News

Dovercourt: Claire's new lease of life - thanks to her dad

Student Claire Rogers has been given a new lease of life after her dad Paul donated one of his kidneys to her.  more...

Essex,Holland-On-Sea News

Holland-on-Sea: Thieves steal wheelchair

Thieves have stolen a disabled man's electric wheelchair.  more...

Essex,Laindon News

Laindon: Roll those dice for a new car

A family will drive away in a new Nissan Micra - if they roll their dice right at a fun day to raise £20,000 for a Laindon community hall.  more...

Essex,Little Clacton News

Little Clacton: Lorry blaze blocks bypass

A busy road was closed for two hours after a dustcart caught fire.  more...

Essex,Rayleigh News

Rayleigh: `Just my job' says hero rescue cop

A hero policeman who saved a teenager from drowning in the sea off Southend said yesterday he only did what was necessary.  more...

Essex,Rochford News

Rochford: Care home to be bulldozed

A former old people's home could be reduced to a pile of rubble.  more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: Terror of double rapist

A rapist who struck twice in Southend in the space of just two hours will be sentenced next month.  more...

Southend: Means testing for elderly on the way

Pensioners and the disabled are among those who could face means testing as part of an overhaul of social services charging in Southend.  more...

Southend: On the move? Don't bank on it!

Confused? You will be! Bank bosses were baffled when new signs went up outside their branch.  more...

Essex,Thorpe News

Thorpe: Leonard is village's new lord of manor

Thorpe's new Lord of the Manor today admitted he had not seen his new village yet - but promised that would change.  more...

Essex,Wickford News

Wickford: Canon backs bid for new school

The fight for a new junior school in Wickford was today stronger than ever, as church education bosses offered their backing.  more...

  
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