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Stories for 25 June 2002

Basildon,Essex News

Basildon: First day at work for female rector

Basildon's first female rector was taking up her post today at the town centre's troubled church.   more...

Canvey: Mods will turn the clock back on fun

A Canvey pub was today bracing itself for an invasion of more than 200 mods and their scooters.   more...

Canvey: Potty about wizard Harry

A junior school turned into Hogwarts for the week as pupils recreate the wizard school out of Harry Potter.   more...

Laindon: Sports gear is stolen

Thieves smashed the window of a blue Renault Laguna parked in the Hyde, Laindon, and made off with £300 of goods.   more...

Pitsea: Girl shot in face by gun yob

A six-year-old was left with a swollen face after youths shot her with a pellet gun.   more...

Basildon, Brentwood: Driver's hijack ordeal

A van driver was guided down country lanes in a frightening hijacking ordeal before being told to get out or be shot.   more...

Pitsea: Hunt for handbag snatcher

An elderly woman who had her handbag snatched by a thief is keen for the return of her purse - a sentimental gift from her late husband.   more...

Billericay: Charity run joined by ref

Energetic fundraisers will be pounding the streets of Billericay on Saturday, July 6, from 7.30am when they take part in a 100 mile relay race.   more...

Canvey: Sewers leakage situation in hand

Campaigning residents affected by regular sewage leaks near their homes are set for some relief, thanks to a £150,000 investment.   more...

Canvey: £1M tonic for healthy living

Campaigners were today toasting a £1million cash injection to extend and improve Canvey's healthy living centre.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Mid-Essex: Diner tangles with thieves

A customer tried to stop thieves raiding an A12 restaurant.   more...

Chelmsford: Thousands expected at Groundbreakers

Thousands are expected to come out into the countryside for the brand new Groundbreakers Big Day Out at Writtle College next Saturday, July 6.   more...

Chelmsford: Neighbour treated for smoke inhalation

A resident was treated for smoke inhalation after a flat fire today.   more...

Chelmsford: Popular politician in town

Popular politician Mo Mowlam is a special guest at Ottakar's bookshop in Chelmsford town centre next week.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Cricket: Gooch rallies Essex

Graham Gooch today issued a rallying call to Essex as they attempt to put their Benson & Hedges Cup final heartache behind them.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Colchester: Crowds see Queen's relay

Crowds gathered throughout Colchester today as the historic Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay came to town.   more...

Colchester: Gift of love

A teacher has given her husband one of her kidneys to make sure he has a better chance at life.   more...

Colchester: Relay run through 22 countries

The longest international relay run in history is set to arrive in Colchester today.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: The new Lua Lua?

Dean Morgan has what it takes to make the big time and become Colchester United's new Lomana Tresor Lua Lua.   more...

Soccer: Town draw welcomed by Sheepshanks

David Sheepshanks has welcomed Ipswich Town's UEFA Cup draw against minnows Avenir Beggen.   more...

Athletics: Men earn third in division

A Colchester Harriers team of just nine athletes covered as many events as possible at the fourth Southern Men's League division four match of the season at Wodson Park, Ware.   more...

Soccer: Town quiet on Bramble rumour

Ipswich Town were today keeping tight-lipped about rumours they have rejected an offer from Newcastle for Titus Bramble.   more...

Essex Business

Stanford-le-Hope: Hotel plans put on hold

Plans to turn the top half of a social club into a hotel have been delayed to give council experts time to consider a revised design.   more...

Colchester: Beauty mixes with business

Beauty certainly means business for 17 students from Colchester Institute.   more...

Colchester: Town station due for £3m boost

A £3m cash boost could be given to provide a second platform at Colchester Town Station by developers planning to build a new 21st century Garrison and urban village in Colchester.   more...

Stansted: Airport growth verdict delayed

A decision to grant planning permission for Stansted Airport to almost double its passenger capacity has been deferred.   more...

Essex Live Music

Live Music Round-up: Musical Steal

It's a Steal - well, the five-piece rock band are anyway.   more...

Essex News

Billericay: Crackdown on underage drinkers

Police have launched a crackdown on underage drinkers in Billericay after mounting concern over youth nuisance in the town.   more...

Braintree: Swedish tourist link

A college has developed a new course to train students working towards tourism qualifications.   more...

Benfleet: Keep tabs on us, residents are told

Residents in the Tarpots area of Benfleet can now ensure promises made to them by Castle Point Council are kept, its leader has pledged.   more...

Brentwood: Broken lift raises tempers

A broken lift at a block of flats sent tempers soaring for more than three weeks.   more...

Tendring: Vandals target cars

Vandals ran riot early today causing damage to ten cars and a shop.   more...

Brightlingsea: CCTV helps catch thief

A man who stole a bottle of vodka from a supermarket has been fined £80.   more...

Little Clacton: Sudden death of councillor

A popular and well-respected councillor died suddenly, just three days after being taken into hospital.   more...

Braintree: No reprieve for Chapel Hill

It is final. Troubled Chapel Hill Primary School in Braintree will have to close.   more...

Clacton: Road crossing battle is lost

Elderly residents have lost their battle for a new pedestrian crossing across one of Clacton's busiest roads for the time being.   more...

Essex: New Deputy Lieutenants appointed

Six new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed for Essex following recommendations to Buckingham Palace.   more...

Essex: Residents asked to make 'Glass Promise'

Essex residents are being urged to make a 'Glass Promise' to reuse and recycle as many glass items as possible.   more...

Stansted: Bravery award for PC

An Essex policeman who put his life at risk to protect a woman from her violent boyfriend will collect a prestigious bravery award nest week.   more...

Bocking: Special teacher in line for award

A teacher at a mid-Essex special school has been nominated for a prestigious teaching award.   more...

Brentwood: Sixth former helps school onto the web

A place on the world wide web has been established by a Brentwood primary school thanks to new links with the sixth form study centre at Brentwood County High School.   more...

Braintree: Stella to sell rare puppets

A rare collection of more than 1,200 puppets and dolls could be sold if a new home is not found.   more...

Havering-atte-Bower: Charity golf event for hospice

The tenth annual charity golf day for Saint Francis Hospice is taking place on July 11 and golfers are being urged to sign up.   more...

Benfleet: Toddlers join teddy bears picnic

Walkers finding their way through Benfleet's woods were given a big surprise - as nearly 200 teddy bears enjoyed their picnic.   more...

Great Horkesley: Melanie runs for Queen

A ten-year-old is running for the Queen across country to help start the Commonwealth Games.   more...

Wrabness: Saved at sea

A back-packer was today recovering after a dramatic rescue in the Pacific.   more...

Thorrington: Badger bonding for newborn Thistle

An orphaned badger, which was rescued from a farm, has met other badgers for the first time.   more...

Harwich, St Osyth: Man stole cash after argument

An arcade worker from Harwich made off with £500 from a safe following an argument with his wife.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Thorpe Bay: Cash injection for school

A company is to inject hundreds of thousands of pounds into a troubled Southend school in a trail-blazing confidence vote for the future, it was revealed today.   more...

Leigh: School fury at Maypole hooligans

Youngsters at a Leigh school have been left devastated after mindless hooligans set fire to the ribbons on their Maypole.   more...

Southend: £2m boost for old folks' homes

Southend's council-run old people's homes are set to benefit from £2million cash injection to bring them up to scratch, it was revealed today.   more...

Southend: Town fears influx of London criminals

A crackdown on violence and street crime in London could spark an increase in crime in Southend.   more...

Southend: Spying on the spies

Southend councillors were today due to give the go-ahead to a raft of measures to monitor undercover work by officials.   more...

Southend: Shining entrance to pier

Southend's new pier entrance will become a shining beacon for the whole seafront, council chiefs said today.   more...

Southend: Kemp's Essex role

TV bad guy Martin Kemp arrived in Southend with a film crew to shoot scenes for a thriller based in the town.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Auditions planned for Blues

Teenage Southend United fan Paul Taylor is looking for recruits to join Roots Hall's very own Blues band.   more...

Soccer: Rookie gets Blues chance

Rookie non-league striker Mark Salter has been invited to join Southend United for pre-season training.   more...

Athletics: The High Road to borough success

The two Southend Highs were again the dominant factor as hundreds of local youngsters battled out the annual senior schools' Borough Sports at Garon Park yesterday.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Corringham: Rampant bonfire puts pigeons at risk

One man's bonfire caused havoc for fire crews after it set a tree alight before spreading to a garage, a caravan and a car.   more...

Orsett: Villagers in bid to buy site

Villagers fighting plans to develop a 200-home estate are looking to form a consortium to try to buy the site themselves.   more...

  
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