Following the success of their Thornton Cup team, Benton Hall Golf Club's seniors were hosts to the Royal Epping Golf Club in the Essex Senior Team trophy. Some solid golf, in the new team championship, from both sides, resulted in neither team gaining
Telecoms group Thus, which has hundreds of employees in Southend, remains bullish about its future despite warning of tough times ahead. Glasgow-based Thus, which runs a call centre in Victoria Avenue, expects trading conditions to remain challenging
Police are hunting two men who terrorised four people with a sawn-off shotgun and crowbar. The men broke into a house in Ravenscourt Drive, Vange, where they found two men and two boys aged 14 and 15. Detectives say they interrogated the victims for around
An elderly man was today fighting for his life after suffering a blood clot on his brain - just hours after Basildon Hospital doctors stitched up a head wound and sent him home. Angry - Alf's daughter Lorraine and husband Ray. Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY 9qqxf20
Chelmsford Golf Club entertained South Essex Golf Club in the first round of the Essex Amateur Golf Union's Leslie Wood trophy. After the morning foursomes Chelmsford had set themselves up with a winning position by four and a half matches to half. With
Two angry Tendring councillors have refused to collaborate with the council in a bid to boost its image. Knot over my dead body - Roy Smith with the offending corporate tie They have handed back new ties, given out free of charge by the authority as part
Even though there is still five months to go, interest in Maldon Town Regatta is picking up at an encouraging rate and this summer's event, on September 28, promises to be one of the best for many years. It is the aim of the Maldon Town Regatta Association
Coaches Mark Lloyd and Leigh Thompson have been honoured for their contribution to sport in Essex. The Colchester-based duo were rewarded for their efforts at Essex County Council's annual Sports Coach of the Year Awards. Lloyd, who won the category for
Essex have claimed the prize scalp of defending Benson and Hedges Cup champions Surrey at Chelmsford today with a fine innings from overseas player Andy Flower. Set a target of 224 for victory, Essex reached the target with four wickets to spare. Flower
The Clearview Health & Racquet Club has held its official Gala Opening. The new centre, which first became operational at the end of last year, boasts six tennis indoor courts and outdoor courts with a couple under a bubble cover. The original Clearview
A £2.6m transport revolution is to be launched in Chelmsford when 26 state-of-the-art buses replace the county town's bus fleet. London Underground-style maps will be produced for the new system, called Overground, with hi-tech and more comfortable buses
Bullying ex-soldier Karl Nuttall dragged his lover along by the hair "like a caveman," a court heard. Nuttall, 29, also punched screaming Jane Celaschi in the face as she begged for mercy. Miss Celaschi, a student mother of two from Pitsea, ended up battered
A Canvey charity shop was today expecting a massive surge in customers after £20,000 of new wedding dresses were donated by a businesswoman. Margaret Cott, manageress of the British Heart Foundation shop, was amazed by the generosity of the woman who
Essex businesses can now find out exactly how much they lose to ill-health and accidents each year, thanks to a new ready reckoner from the Health and Safety Commission (HSC). With health and safety failures costing Britain's employers up to £6.5bn each
Residents fed up with youngsters using garages in Vange for sex and drugs are now planning to hold a meeting on the matter. Angered and frightened by noise, fires, drug taking and vandalism, people living near Pitseaville Grove have decided to fight the
Little Phoebe Davies, the girl who could not laugh or cry, has died just months after pioneering surgery which doctors hoped would give her a new lease of life. Phoebe was just 19 months old when she died in hospital after suffering a setback. Echo readers
A family faced losing their home because they moved at a time when the council was experiencing computer processing delays. Now a council has apologised for the delay in processing their housing benefit claim, which resulted in rent arrears of more than
South Essex businessman Philip Cooper is bubbling with excitement after a massive contract with one of the world's biggest companies made him a millionaire almost overnight. Cheers - Philip Cooper toasts his success. Picture: ANDREW BELFORD 9KE451 The
Liam Sherwood, 11, from Pleshey won the coveted Rider of the Day trophy at Sunday's BMX promotional meeting run by the Braintree Club on their home track. With 51 competitors it was Liam's determined riding that won him the award amongst some excellent
Southend United goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan admits he is still in the dark about his future following the departure of Brighton boss Peter Taylor. The out-of-contract stopper had been tipped to link up with the Division Two champions over the summer, but
Joan Southgate thought the subsidence problems at her home were finally over when she chopped down a 30ft oak tree in her front garden. But now council bosses have threatened to prosecute her for cutting down the decades-old tree without permission. They
Brentwood-born racer Johnny Herbert is set to claim a place on the Indianapolis 500 race grid. The 37-year-old three-time Formula One Grand Prix winner will attempt to qualify his Western Union Dallara for the 86th running of the world famous event on
The National Blood Service is urging people in Essex to donate blood this weekend to keep supplies up over the bank holiday. Bank holidays traditionally see a dip in blood stocks, but new supplies are constantly needed for patients undergoing cancer treatments
Disgusted Canvey charity workers today told of their despair at thieves who are constantly stealing from them. Bags full of clothes left for charity are being stolen on a daily basis from various charity stores based in Furtherwick Road, it has been claimed
Small really is beautiful for residents of a Colchester road laying claim to a hotly contested title. Neighbours from just 11 houses in Brownsea Way, Prettygate, will be putting out the bunting and flags for what they believe could be the smallest official
Debt-ridden cable operator Telewest is cutting 1,500 jobs in a bid to save up to £50m a year, it said today. The group, which has offices in Basildon, said it wanted to 'streamline management'. It was not immediately clear where the jobs axe would fall
Saturday is derby day in the Essex Cup scene as local clubs go into action in the second round of the competition. Westcliff Hard will be battling on two fronts in the men's Senior Cup when they face local rivals Westcliff Lawn and Thorpe Bay. The London
Chelmsford's refuse collectors will not pick up rubbish sacks from borough homes from July 1. They will empty only closed wheelie bins - and they must not have their lids open more than a fraction, or they will be left too. The decision was made by the
Schoolchildren were trapped after a bus crashed into a telegraph pole in Colchester. The damaged bus Many, crying from shock, had to climb out through the emergency exit. Police said the driver sneezed shortly before the First bus company vehicle careered
Ambulance staff are unlikely to support a union ballot for strike action, a south Essex paramedic has claimed. The Southend-based paramedic, who does not want to be named, said there was disenchantment with managers but doubted if younger staff would
Football manager Ted Patten was still in the touchline dugout to see his beloved team play - even though he died nearly two months ago. Ted, of High Street, Shoebury, had led Great Wakering's under-15s. His death was just a few weeks away from the youngsters
The tricycle brittle bone sufferer Tayler Cronly-Dillon, of Billericay, needs will soon be a reality after a group of Barclays graduates raised thousands of pounds on a sponsored parachute jump. Seven-year-old Tayler's plight of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Thoughtless flytippers are wrecking one of Brentwood's most prized beauty spots by using it as a dumping ground. Dumping ground: Shenfield Common conservator Alick Grant is devastated at the amount of fly tipping in the area Shenfield Common conservationist
It is believed an air raid shelter built in the Second World War has been discovered at one of Witham's oldest buildings. The discovery was made when the owners of the 14th century house in Newland Street decided to build an extension at the back of their
Teenager Charlotte Pharez will be carrying the pride of Essex with her when she performs for the Queen at her golden jubilee celebrations. Excited- Charlotte Pharez on her horse Maddie. The pair will take part in a jubilee parade at Windsor in June. Picture
The Race for Business is on - and the organisers are aiming to do even better than the £34,000 they raised for charity last year. The three-and-a-half mile fun run, on June 20, starts in the town centre and takes runners through West Park and Admirals
South East Essex College's new state-of-the-art building in Southend town centre should be up and running in just over two years. The college's governing body has now given its seal of approval to the latest moves to establish a university-style campus
Ronnie Irani will not be abandoning the strategy of playing pinch hitters in the top order against reigning Benson and Hedges Cup holders Surrey at Chelmsford today. Essex skipper Ronnie Irani The Essex skipper confirmed his plan yesterday even though
Dozens of cars were engulfed in flames as a fire spread through a scrapyard. Firefighters from Colchester were called to the scrapped vehicles at the back of the Gun Hill Garage, off Ipswich Road, Dedham, at about 9am today. A fire brigade spokesman said
Crop science firm Aventis have announced plans to pull out of Ongar after more than 50 years as part of an expected £4.5bn takeover by German chemical giant Bayer AG. The move is expected to directly affect more than 100 sales and marketing staff currently
A traditional Gurkha knife which was bought in an antique shop in Braintree 50 years ago has been presented to Colchester-based soldiers. Ron Hutley, who was a gunner and driver with the Royal Artillery during the Second World War, decided to donate his
Essex will be chasing a victory target of 224 at Chelmsford this afternoon to try and claim the scalp of defending Benson and Hedges Cup champions Surrey. After a shaky start this morning, when Essex skipper Ronnie Irani's decision to put Surrey into
A new police unit has been set up in a bid to combat rural crime across Tendring. Both detectives and uniformed officers are moving into a base, which has been created at the existing police office at Weeley. The aim is to work together to reduce crime
Detectives investigating an alleged assault near Colchester's police station sealed off the scene scene today. A man this morning reported the attack, which was said to have happened at about midnight on land between Maldon Road and Lexden Road. A police
Ipswich Town were celebrating today after bringing the FA Premier Reserve League title to Portman Road. Goals from Darren Bent and Darren Ambrose saw them to victory against third-place Derby County 2-1 last night. Town only needed a point to secure the
Dance music fan Dominic Westgarth is preparing to part with the love of his life - to set up a new record company. Right track - Dominic Westgarth and Darren Harvey with their cars, a black BMW and a red Lotus Elise, which they are wiling to sell to invest
A record number of TV licence evaders have been caught in Colchester. And the message from TV Licensing to those who are still watching television illegally is loud and clear - you will be caught. Following the crackdown, 800 people were nabbed watching
SEEVIC College girls have proved themselves the best of British in the world of netball. Great day for SEEVIC's netball girls -- when they won the British title. Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL 9JEE91C The Thundersley-based college team crowned a successful
Colchester United are looking to strengthen their links with Premiership giants Arsenal. The U's assistant manager Geraint Williams is running his eye over a group of Arsenal players with a view to bolstering the squad for next season. Williams was the
A police inspector is retiring after nearly 30 years service - and plans to train to become a priest. Policewoman collared for the priesthood? Inspector Jo Dudley hopes to train for service in the Church after retiring from Essex Police. Picture: TERRY
Benfleet race ace John Gladman is back in action on Monday in a bank holiday bonanza at Thruxton. The Taylor's Foundry driver is looking to add a second win following his success in last month's opening race in the 2002 Caterham Superlight Challenge.
Colchester United are celebrating after revealing more fans watched their home games last season than the year before. Loyal support - more and more fans are making the trip to Layer Road The U's average gates rose by more than 400 supporters per match
An angry mother whose son was filmed by a man taking pictures of semi-naked children today told how she felt the legal system had let her family down. The woman - who cannot be named for legal reasons - was upset at the sentence received by Dana Oneim
Last year's beaten finalists Rochford Hundred got their Essex Leslie F Wood Junior Team Championship campaign off to a winning start with a 12-3 defeat of neighbours Castle Point on Sunday. However, Rochford suffered as few nervous moments along the way
Thousands of voters across Essex were turning up at polling stations today as voting got under way in the 2002 local elections. Trail blazers - candidates for the first Noak Bridge Parish Council. Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY 9QCAY9 For an overview of the Essex
Football fans who worship the game religiously will be able to watch the World Cup in an Essex church! In soccer we trust - footie fans will be able to watch games in this Chelmsford church Parishioners hope in the long term it will encourage people to
Mum Denise Lock has vowed to install a smoke detector when she moves home - after a lucky escape from an arson attack. Her pledge came after it was revealed that another 15 minutes and her two-year-old daughter may not have been rescued from their flat
Thieves stole a £4,250 Compaq desktop computer from TRB London Ltd in Billericay High Street between Friday, April 26, and Monday, April 29. If you have any information contact Billericay police on 01268 532212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 Published
