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Stories for 7 November 2003

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex News

Billericay: Tributes for Charles

The head teacher of a Billericay school has paid tribute to teenage accident victim, Charles Green, as a "wonderful boy who will be sorely missed by all."   more...

Basildon,Brentwood,Essex Sport

Soccer: League points are the priority on Saturday

This Saturday (November 8), sees Billericay return to Ryman League Premier Division action with one of their longest away trips of the season.   more...

Athletics: Striders beat bad weather

Nearly 500 runners braved wet and windy conditions to take part in the Billericay 10km race.   more...

Basildon,Essex News

Canvey: Home offer for man, 64

A pensioner who has been on a council house waiting list for four years and forced to move out of his temporary home has been offered a place to stay.   more...

Canvey: Owner disturbed thieves

A woman got the shock of her life when she went to get in her car and two youths who were trying to steal it jumped out and run off.   more...

Basildon: Firework blows up toilet at McDonald's

A toilet was blown-up at a McDonald's restaurant in a dangerous firework prank.   more...

Basildon: Blair gets the message

He came, he saw - and he listened!   more...

Basildon: Hunger striker refused hospital

A Basildon man on a hunger strike in a Greek jail has been refused admission to hospital despite getting weaker by the day.   more...

Wickford: MP urges residents over post office plan

Residents in Wickford have just four weeks to ensure their views are known on plans to close a post office.   more...

Wickford: We'll revamp town transport

An ambitious scheme to move Wickford rail station could form part of plans to revamp the town centre, it was revealed today.   more...

Basildon,Essex Sport

Soccer: New hope dawns for Gulls' stadium dream

Ambitious plans to build a new multi-million pound stadium for Canvey Football Club have resurfaced.   more...

Basildon,Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Bucket and spade final 2

Southend United boss David Webb and his Canvey counterpart Jeff King are determined that football will be the winner when the two local rivals stage a repeat of their year 2000 Bucket and Spade Cup final.   more...

Brentwood,Essex News

Brentwood: First steps for Katie

The parents of a Brentwood toddler are celebrating their daughters first steps. After 21 months of waiting.   more...

Brentwood,Essex Sport

Soccer: Brentwood 0-2 London ASPA (Eastway Essex Senior League)

Brentwood's lack of goal power was again the main reason for their failure at the Brentwood Centre.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Business

Chelmsford: Doing business debate comes to town

The Essex Economic Partnership is having a debate entitled "Doing Business in Essex."   more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Man jailed for knife attack

A man came close to death after he was stabbed by a drunken man armed with a carving knife.   more...

Chelmsford: Parents' crossing fury

Angry parents are taking their children to school by car convoy after the closure of Parkway's Army and Navy pedestrian crossing in Chelmsford.   more...

Chelmsford: 'Backlog post will soon be cleared'

Chelmsford's post strike ended on Monday with the surprise claim that the backlog of up to 5 million items would be cleared almost immediately.   more...

Chelmsford: Road safety protest

Residents are mounting a protest over a winding lane which has become an accident blackspot.   more...

Chelmsford,Essex Sport

Hockey: Lynn likes the newsurface

Lynn Bollington has been playing for Chelmsford first team for 26 years and during this time has seen many changes take place at the Club.   more...

Soccer: We're on our way - Mosely

"It's been coming and the confidence has been there, now we can build on it for the rest of the season" was how Chelmsford City manager Steve Mosely felt this week after their long overdue win on Saturday.   more...

Cricket: Cowan making good progress

Essex bowler Ashley Cowan is making satisfactory progress after undergoing revolutionary surgery on a degenerative knee condition that had forced him to play through the pain barrier until his body cried 'enough is enough' towards the end of the 2002 campaign.   more...

Colchester,Essex News

Lexden: Nancy ecapes cruise ship bug

A woman has spoken of how she escaped the stomach bug which plagued a Mediterranean cruise.   more...

Colchester: Girl was 'groomed' for sex

A man has been jailed for eight years after a court heard how he "groomed" a young girl for sex.   more...

Colchester: Go-ahead for new cycleway

A cycle path is to be built across a Colchester country park, despite concerns over the impact on the nature reserve.   more...

Colchester,Essex Sport

Soccer: Wright hopes to silence critics

Jermaine Wright hopes to have finally silenced his critics after some dazzling performances for Ipswich Town.   more...

Soccer: No love lost for Woody

Andy Woodman has added spice to tomorrow's FA Cup showdown with Oxford by admitting he had a bad working relationship with Colchester United's Simon Brown.   more...

Soccer: Chilvers to stay at U's

Loanee Liam Chilvers today handed Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson a timely FA Cup boost by signing with the U's for the rest of the season.   more...

Essex Business

Chelmsford: Turkey firm jobs at risk

A turkey producer has been stopped from using a Chelmsford farm for slaughter just before its Christmas peak, threatening up to 100 seasonal jobs.   more...

Braintree: 'Drop in trade' forces closure

The owners of Braintree nightspot H2O are tight-lipped about why the club has shut down.   more...

Dunmow: Bosses rate character over top exam results

Dunmow employers rate the attitude and character of job applicants above academic qualifications, according to a survey by the town's strategy group.   more...

Ongar: Curry lovers defend restaurant

An army of Ongar curry lovers were mobilised in a hurry to defend their favourite restaurant at a public meeting to discuss turning it into a block of flats.   more...

Laindon: Sex sells, so I'm opening new shop

A sex shop entrepreneur is planning a new store in Basildon town centre now his erotic videos and toys have tickled the fancy of Laindon shoppers.   more...

Essex News

Essex: Crunch talks on Catholic school

A crunch meeting over the imposition of transport charges for Catholic school pupils is due to take place today.   more...

Castle Point: Teenagers have a place in politics

A call was made today for a change in the law so teenagers can get involved in politics at every level.   more...

Frinton: Film star's retreat to be demolished

A controversial bid to knock down the former holiday home of swashbuckling Hollywood star Douglas Fairbanks Jnr and build flats looks set to go ahead.   more...

Rayne: Electricity fraud couple are jailed

A cheating couple who dishonestly obtained free electricity for almost 20 years were jailed at Chelmsford Crown Court yesterday.   more...

Maldon: Big names for prom concert?

Status Quo, Jools Holland and Tony Hadley are among the big names who may headline a summer concert in Maldon next year.   more...

Rayleigh: Speed camera found torched

A speed camera may have been torched by an irate motorist after it was discovered burnt and badly damaged on a busy road.   more...

South Essex: A great place for the Danes

Danish teenagers have been sampling life in Essex - and have included a visit to Ridley's Brewery in their busy itinerary.   more...

Bocking: Congregation to see the light

New windows have finally gone in at a church hall in Bocking.   more...

Frinton: Bella has designs on catwalk show

A top fashion designer is set to see her work on the catwalk during London Fashion Week.   more...

Witham: Car park plans for town

A multi-storey car park with up to 700 spaces and a fast-food restaurant in Witham is on the cards.   more...

Kelvedon: Oliver's dad asks for a little more

The father of a three-year-old boy who lost half the skin on his back through cancer today asked Evening Gazette readers to make a Christmas gift to cancer research.   more...

Harwich: Suspicious blaze destroys two cars and two sheds

A major fire which destroyed two cars and a garage may have been started deliberately.   more...

West Mersea: Mick gets his medal at last

Fifty years after the Suez campaign, a West Mersea man is aiming to wear his medal with pride.   more...

Colchester: Waste digestion plants for town

Two areas in Colchester could become home to giant rubbish digestion plants.   more...

Essex Sport

Soccer: Johnson signs for Stoke City

Colchester United trialist Richard Johnson has said the chance to play First Division football again was an offer he couldn't refuse following his move to Stoke City.   more...

Yachting: Another fine win for Polaris

Polaris, the Stella sailed by the husband and wife team of Mick and Rona Willett, along with Mike Nash, scored another fine win in the sixth race of Crouch Yacht Club's Autumn Series on Sunday.   more...

Gymnastics: Three stars for Carousel

When the Essex County regional recreational qualifiers were held at Colchester, three medals were won by Carousel gymnasts and they all won through to the finals at the end of November.   more...

Essex Xmas

Clacton: Children spread Christmas cheer abroad

Children have been filling shoe boxes with presents to send to youngsters less fortunate than themselves.   more...

Thurrock: Mis-Teeq pop in and turn on the lights

Popsters Mis-teeq got the Lakeside Shopping Centre moving as they got the Christmas celebrations off to a cracking start.   more...

Essex,Southend News

Southend: All go for new sports pavilion

The long-awaited new sports pavilion at the popular Jones Memorial Recreation Ground in Eastern Avenue, Southend, is set to become a reality.   more...

Westcliff: Man robbed of clothes by screwdriver muggers

A man was robbed of his trainers and coat after two thugs threatened him with a screwdriver.   more...

Essex,Southend Sport

Soccer: Ex-Shrimpers star between the sticks

There is fantastic FA Cup first round interest in Essex generally with three of the county's sides likely to be fielding ex-Southend United goalkeepers in their line-ups.   more...

Athletics: Hickey is leader of the Brum pack

Southend AC's Adam Hickey made up for missing the opening event of the Reebok Cross-Country Challenge at Falkirk when he won the second under-17 race at Senneleys Park, Birmingham.   more...

Rugby: Southend aim to be Barking up winning tree

Southend face a difficult National Three league task tomorrow when they visit leaders Barking, England star Jason Leonard's former club.   more...

Essex,Southend,Thurrock Sport

Soccer: Irons' credentials set for sternest test yet

Great Wakering Rovers will be bidding to continue the improved form they were showing before their ten-day break from action when they visit Oxford to take on Thame United in Ryman Division One North tomorrow.   more...

Essex,Stansted News

Stansted: Police deal with mock airport emergency

Police are to practice what would happen if there was an emergency at Stansted Airport.   more...

Essex,Thurrock News

Thurrock: Mis-Teeq pop in and turn on the lights

Popsters Mis-teeq got the Lakeside Shopping Centre moving as they got the Christmas celebrations off to a cracking start.   more...

  
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