Residents are to take a 400-strong petition to their MP and the police in a bid for more bobbies on the beat in Shoebury. Robert Masters and John Warwick have collected hundreds of names to an appeal to rid the streets of teenage tearaways and reclaim
Southend United Supremo Ron Martin today admitted he was interested in extending David Webb's latest spell with the Shrimpers. The former Chelsea defender is currently occupying the Roots Hall hot-seat in a caretaker capacity following the dismissal of
Frank Newham and Tony Abbott took top spots in the sixth race of the Adnams Cruiser Winter Series at Brandy Hole Yacht Club. The 16-strong field struggled to reach the start line due to a lack of wind on the River Crouch. But a south-easterly breeze gradually
After their best home performance of the season, which saw them denied a deserved victory by a last-gasp equaliser by Worcester City, Chelmsford City manager Steve Mosely has asked his players: "Same again please!" City make the trek up the A1 to take
Dark clouds usually mean trouble and Southend residents caught the full force of a menacing phenomenon when a mile-wide cloud of soot flew across the skies. Dirty laundry : Linda Davison-Holmes's washing was covered in soot Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY T8AU93
A masterplan for the building of a £15 million landmark art gallery in Colchester has been backed. But Essex county councillors raised fears at the recent cabinet meeting over the traffic impact the St Botolph's Quarter regeneration centrepoint would
Tough drinking curbs on Billericay's streets could soon be enforced in an attempt to crackdown on loutish behaviour and alcohol-related crimes. The town is first on the list of areas within the Basildon district to face a ban on drinking alcohol in public
A waste collection scheme set to cost almost £20,000 will continue across Castle Point - if enough funds can be found. The cardboard collecting project was well received by people living in St Mary's and Appleton wards of Benfleet. The six-month pilot
Trader Jimmy Tong faces eviction from York Road market under the massive new Southend town centre revamp. Worried : shopper Cathy Taylor believes York Road market should be saved Pictures: ROBIN WOOSEY T9CHR9/T9CHR3 The former Royal Air Force chef is
Service were disrupted on the First Great Eastern line through south Essex after a train ran over a cow which had strayed on to the line. Rush-hour commuters between Liverpool Street station and Southend Victoria were delayed by up to 30 minutes after
Motorists will be forced to drive along crumbling and potholed roads until Essex finds at least £6.7 million to repair damage caused by this summer's drought. So far, the county has said that it will come up with less than a quarter of that sum. The shock
Highways chiefs are pleading with motorists to take extra care when bridge work starts on the A120 near Colchester. Tests need to be carried out on Parsons Hill Bridge after it was hit by a lorry-mounted crane in July. Delays are expected, although rush-hour
An artists impression of the new £20 million community hospital being planned for Maldon has been revealed. Health chiefs have stressed the building which eventually rises from the ground could end up looking very different. But the blueprint represents
Trader Jimmy Tong faces eviction from York Road market under the massive new Southend town centre revamp. Worried : shopper Cathy Taylor believes York Road market should be saved and trader Jimmy Tong, below left, faces eviction over plans to revamp the
Like the Tardis there's a lot more to Essex MPs than you might imagine. Yesterday the Evening Gazette exposed North Essex Tory MP Bernard Jenkin as an inspiration to Love Actually writer and director Richard Curtis. Today it is revealed that Colchester
Fears for the future of a village surgery were allayed following a visit by MP Bernard Jenkin. The north Essex MP responded to letters from residents concerned about the Tiptree Medical Centre. But reassurances were given after an October visit and his
Out of favour Blues' striker Drewe Broughton fired a double reminder of his talents in Southend's 2-2 reserve team draw at Northampton Town. The 25-year-old hit-man twice struck the Seasiders into the lead before completing an eventful afternoon with
Bogus callers got away with hundreds of pounds after tricking a woman into letting them into her home. The two men got into flats in Nelson Road, Lexden, then knocked at their victim's door, saying they worked for the water board. Then they persuaded
Wickford ice hockey star Joshua Batch has been called up for England. On guard : Wickford ice hockey star Joshua Batch has been called up for England Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL SZJQ22 The 12-year-old Westcliff High School for Boys pupil, who plays for Chelmsford
Controversial plans to charge pupils £100 a term for transport to denominational schools have been criticised by pupils and parents. Members of the public were out in force to put forward their views on the plans at a meeting of Essex County Council's
The family of the Braintree student who was fatally attacked during a night out have slammed the six-year sentence passed on their son's killer. Relatives: Mother Deborah Howdle-Smith and Adam's brother Alex Thirty-year-old Lee Harvey, of Constable Road
A second postman has been attacked in a road rage incident in South Woodham Ferrers. The postal worker was at One Stop, on Hullbridge Road, when he was involved in a confrontation with the male driver of another vehicle. The postman had to lock himself
Far-reaching plans bringing a £60million change to Southend town centre have been unveiled. The blueprint includes knocking down the Farringdon car park, closing the Deeping underpass and allowing the complete pedestrianisation of the High Street. The
The Energy Saving Trust's "Energy Efficiency Police" will be hosting a roadshow this weekend at the High Chelmer Centre. The "It's Criminal to Waste Energy" roadshow is designed to help Chelmsford residents understand the financial and environmental benefits
A youngster has been left heartbroken after his "pride and joy" was stolen from his front garden. Twelve-year-old Harry Fuller used to play on his bike every day until it was taken by thieves last Thursday morning. His father, Nigel, said the silver chrome
A report by South Woodham healthcare professionals accuses planners of frustrating the problem of housing developers stumping up cash to help the town's health service. Healthcare 2000, which has produced the Planning Local Healthcare report, says developers
Excellent running conditions attracted a record field to Springfield Striders latest trail race, The Hilly Hobble, on Sunday. Fifteen hardy souls tackled 21 miles over the hills at Danbury and Little Baddow in what must be the hilliest race in the county
The family of the Braintree student who was fatally attacked during a night out have slammed the six-year sentence passed on their son's killer. Relatives: Mother Deborah Howdle-Smith and Adam's brother Alex Thirty-year-old Lee Harvey, of Constable Road
A Bocking resident's pet has been named top dog in a national contest. Doris Klus's pet dachshund, Tom, claimed first prize in the Hanover Pet competition. Mrs Klus, who has lived at Hanover Gardens, a local retirement scheme, for the last three years
Police seized hundreds of suspected stolen car stereos after raiding a south Essex business. Hundreds : PC Toby March and boxes of radios believed to be stolen Picture: LUAN MARSHALL t8t7m1 Eleven officers swooped on RDS Autos, off London Road, Bowers
Police have warned children playing on building sites and railway lines they are dicing with death. They also warned youngsters anyone caught in such a place would be in serious trouble. Officers in Billericay issued the alert after a gang of six youngsters
The new boss of Essex's schools has claimed that pupils are "over-examined". Backing the claim: John Watts, headteacher of Heathlands Primary School, West Bergholt, with pupils Picture: TERRY WEEDEN Dr Carey Bennet, new head of the county's schools services
A team from Southend are set to jet out to Poland next year to take on tennis players from the twin town Sopot. Ready for action : (l-r) Steve Wynn and Iain MacDonald with Wojciceh Fuiek and Zenon Ziaja Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL T3EFH1 The move was agreed
Campaigners have called for a halt on plans to develop Bathside Bay - on the eve of a major Parliamentary report into future port development. ampaigners want a moratorium on plans to build new deep-sea container ports. A Government committee report on
Three of Chelmsford's first XI squad have been included in the England line-up for the England v Japan hockey match on November 19 at Chelmsford Hockey Club. The squad for the two-match Test series against Japan, first at Canterbury on November 18 and
Castle Point's only two Labour councillors today made an amazing pledge not to pocket their huge council allowance increases - and instead vowed to give the cash to charity. Charitable: Terry Blackwell, left, and brother Dave Picture: ROB BROWNE Opposition
The homeless situation in Castle Point has eased after the council revealed 15 properties would be freed up for homeless families. Castle Point council's health and housing committee agreed to release the homes on a minimum five-year lease at their latest
Brentwood School's fifth year tennis team, consisting of Daniel Bagguley, Chris Foong, Matt Alawi and Elliot Selby, is going from strength to strength. The Brentwood team will represent the eastern region in the national finals which take place next Monday
Cash-strapped pensioners will be driven out of Castle Point by costly council tax demands, it has been claimed. Angry John Terry, 69, launched a bitter attack on the high prices at a meeting of the Benfleet area forum last night. The fury was vented after
Busted boy James Bourne, set to be back at the top of the charts this weekend, was tipped for stardom even as a child, a leading Southend politician has said. Verina Weaver, the cabinet member in charge of Southend social services, has known James since
Despite the pain of an infected wisdom tooth, which caused her considerable discomfort throughout, star Borough of Southend swimmer Nathalie Brown clinched six gold medals in the Essex Senior Championships at Fullwell Cross, Barkingside. Six-hit : that
Controversial plans to charge pupils £100 a term for transport to denominational schools could be put on ice. Members of the public were out in force to put forward their views on the plans at a meeting of the children's and family services and schools
The leading community police officer on Canvey today promised to do what she could to protect a vital centre for elderly and disabled people which has been attacked by vandals. PC Jessie Fisher told how in the past few months Canvey Island Senior Citizens
Police are appealing for information on a man who snatched a mobile phone from a woman as he cycled past her. The bike-riding thief struck as the woman walked along the Meadway, Canvey. Police said the man - who wore a navy baseball cap and blue jogging
If you've finally had enough of spandex-clad faux-metallers and pretentious art-garage combos, Colour Kinesis could be your new favourite band. Colour Kinesis The Basildon-based four-piece play at Frasiers, Wickford, on November 26. They make the sort
Plans to axe free bus services to Catholic schools will not be enforced until at least next September - if at all. A storm of protest erupted in Castle Point when Essex County Council announced the plans for parents to pay £100 a term per child to send
Aldershot Town star Adam Miller says he cannot wait for his 'perfect FA Cup tie' a game against home-town club Colchester United. Excited: Aldershot star Adam Miller, pictured outside the U's Layer Road ground, cannot wait to return there for his side's
The second fixture in the Basildon Badminton Association's American League men's division one split the three top teams - eliminating the need for averages. Waterside, again with three wins, inched ahead with other teams dropping back. Bannatyne's two
A state-of-the-art air monitoring programme is now under way at BP's Coryton Refinery to cut the nasty smells over Castle Point. The equipment was revealed as Castle Point councillors shared their continuing concerns over emissions, with residents complaining
A Witham publican has vowed to fight a legal move which could disappoint thousands of big-screen football fans. Ian Bodley, landlord of the Victoria public house, in Powers Hall End, has been warned by the Federation Against Copyright Theft, FACT, that
A terrified toddler sank her teeth into a man's wrist as he tried to snatch her in a busy shopping area. Terror : for Kerri-Ann Chester and mum Jane Picture: LUAN MARSHALL Little Kerri-Ann Chester was holding onto her mum Jane's coat pocket in South Walk
Big name stars could be playing a summer concert in Maldon next year as the council searches for an alternative to the Prom Fantasia event. Musician and TV presenter Jools Holland and former Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley have already shown an interest
A musical 76-year-old spent £10,000 on a home studio and is now ploughing his talent into a CD to raise cash for a Shoeburyness church. Fundraiser : Richard Livermore has produced a CD to raise cash for the church Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY T7FYD3 Richard
Big queues are likely at Canvey Island's Park Lane ground when the football club put tickets for next Wednesday's FA Cup first round replay with Southend on sale for the first time from 7pm. Gulls have about 2,800 tickets available for the tie against
Jackie Nichols looks after her bedridden 90-year-old father, but has been left wondering where to turn with the imminent closure of Chelmsford's Crossroads charity. The charity, which provides a lifeline for more than 100 carers, has been hit by plummeting
A subway notorious for attracting vandals and drug addicts is to be sealed, to the delight of residents. Homeowners have backed a Southend Council proposal which called for four pedestrian subways in Shoebury to be filled in and replaced with surface
Dean Morgan is hoping to carve out a new professional football career for himself at Reading. The talented 20-year-old striker, sacked by Colchester United earlier in the season, is currently training with the Nationwide League Division One high-flyers
A hooded gang of youngsters threw a bag full of glass bottles at a taxi travelling along a road on Canvey. The group blocked the driver's route, in Long Road, then threw the bag at the Ford Granada, causing damage to the passenger side. The youths were
By Mark Russell and James Oxley. If you've finally had enough of spandex-clad faux-metallers and pretentious art-garage combos, Colour Kinesis could be your new favourite band. Colour Kinesis The Basildon-based four-piece play at Frasiers, Wickford, on
Sarah-Louise Casey smashed three world records at Colchester Phoenix's tenth anniversary Open Swimming Gala at Leisure World. A total of five world records were broken during the event as swimmers with Down Syndrome battled it out to set qualifying times
A Dave De Prez hat-trick inside the first 20 minutes of Sunday's Division One match at home to Bourneville paved the way for a thrilling 6-3 victory for Chelmsford which included seven goals in the opening 23 minutes of an amazing game. The former England
Shoebury golfer Richard McEvoy reigned in Spain in magnificent style yesterday to earn the right to join the game's superstars on next year's full European professional golf circuit. From a starting field of hundreds who battled through three stages,
A judge has spoken out about a spate of burglaries sweeping Rayleigh and "causing misery to householders." He said that between January and October this year there were nearly 60 break-ins reported in the area. Judge Daniel Worsley made his remarks when
A man has hit back at claims that gay men are openly taking part in sex sessions at Colchester's Hillyfields. The man, who asked to be identified only as Peter, said he had been a regular visitor to the area for five years walking his dog, but had never
Aldershot Town star Adam Miller says he cannot wait for his 'perfect FA Cup tie' a game against home-town club Colchester United. Excited: Aldershot star Adam Miller, pictured outside the U's Layer Road ground, cannot wait to return there for his side's
