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Stories for 16 November 2005

Echo,Basildon News

Vange: Blitz on crime and ill-health welcomed

COUNCILLORS and residents have welcomed an initiative to slash crime and improve health across Vange.  more...

Basildon: An honest mistake - bogus baby doc

A BOGUS gynaecologist who worked in south Essex hospitals should never have been allowed to work, the General Medical Council heard.  more...

Ashingdon: Report finds 53 birds die at centre hit by virus scare

MORE than 50 birds may have died from potentially lethal bird flu at a south Essex quarantine centre, a Government investigation has revealed.  more...

Basildon: 80 college staff go out on strike

TEACHING staff at Basildon and Thurrock College were today manning picket lines as they launched a one-day strike over pay.  more...

Basildon: Head is upbeat on schools merger

JUST three per cent of parents responded to a consultation over whether Barstable and Chalvedon schools in Basildon should merge into a federation in the new year.  more...

Basildon: Carers' charity is set to close

ONE of Basildon's longest-serving charities is set to close down, it has been revealed.  more...

Echo,Southend News

South Essex: So young...so brave

TWO inspirational kids from south Essex were honoured at a ceremony for Britain's bravest children.  more...

Southend: Enterprise centre to breed young tycoons

YOUNG entrepreneurs who are hoping to start their own business in Southend have been given a boost by the council's Youth and Connexions Service.  more...

Southend: I'll restore Never Land

NEVER Never Land could be revived as part of entrepreneur Philip Miller's masterplan for Southend seafront, following an olive branch from the Civic Centre.  more...

Rayleigh: Residents fight pub licence bid

RESIDENTS are opposing a booming Rayleigh pub's plans by to extend its opening hours.  more...

Rayleigh: Lorry driver has miracle escape

A LORRY driver miraculously escaped unhurt after his vehicle rolled on to its side and he went flying into the road.  more...

Essex Business

Children's Christmas fairy for Freeport

Children at a Black Notley nursery have been in festive mood making a two foot high Christmas fairy for Braintree's Freeport designer village.  more...

High flyer workshops for enterprise week

Two entrepreneur workshops are being held in Chelmsford and Colchester as part of national enterprise week in Essex.   more...

Eveninggazette News

Witham: Health chief orders report into injury unit

A health chief has pledged to look into whether a minor injuries clinic in Witham would make financial sense at the official unveiling of the controversial health centre.   more...

Walton, Jaywick: Landmark proposals in bid to attract tourism

Two multi-million pound landmarks could be developed off the Essex coast if major new proposals get the green light.   more...

Essex: Bird flu may have killed 50 finches

More than 50 birds may have died from potentially lethal bird flu at a south Essex quarantine centre, a Government investigation has revealed.   more...

Witham: Ram raiders in double strike

Ram raiders have targeted cash machines at a service station and shop in Witham.   more...

Colchester: County terror action team based in town

A rescue team to deal with terrorist attacks and major incidents across the region is to be based in Colchester.   more...

Clacton: Sponsorship ruse warning

Police today issued a warning after it was believed unscrupulous teenagers took money intended for a charity.   more...

Bradwell: Power station may be cleared by 2030

Proposals which could see Bradwell Power Station site cleared within 25 years - 75 years ahead of schedule - could be finalised by next March.   more...

Braintree: New laws hoping to stop yobs

Police are hoping new powers for Braintree Council officers will clear vandals and yobs from the district's streets and parks.   more...

Clacton: Robbers attack girl, 14

A 14-year-old girl was robbed after being assaulted when she was stopped by a gang of youths.   more...

Colchester, Manningtree: Pupils make their mark

Two teams of school pupils battled it out as part of a national enterprise challenge.   more...

Colchester: You gnaw-ty squirrels! You caused £17k of damage

Emergency repairs are needed on a town museum after squirrels chewed through cables.   more...

Chelmsford: You behaved like a thug, man told

A man has been accused of behaving like a "drunken thug" after an assault in a town centre.   more...

Clacton, Brightlingsea: Attack on father lands son in jail

A man has been jailed for attacking his father.   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Soccer: Price set for Wales baptism

Lewis Price is poised to make his long-awaited senior Wales debut in tonight's friendly against Cyprus.   more...

Soccer: Life's sweet for Iwelumo

Chris Iwelumo is loving life at Layer Road.   more...

Swimming: National success for duo

Two swimmers from Maldon were toasting success after competing in the recent ASA National Masters competition in Sheffield.   more...

Boxing: Pair turn on style in front of legends

Two senior fighters from Colchester Amateur Boxing Club marked the club's move to a new home by both recording victories in front of a star-studded audience.   more...

Southend,Echo,Essex Sport

Morgan's treble delights Canvey

CANVEY Island Swimming Club star Alyson Moran hit great heights at the Essex Senior County Championships at Waltham Forest with a trio of wins in the 50, 100 and 200 metres breaststroke.  more...

Southend to face Dons in FA Cup

BLUES will face MK Dons in the second round of the FA Cup after they beat Lincoln City 2-1 in their first round replay last night.  more...

Iron work pays off for Lawson

TEENAGE Southend United sensation James Lawson has been pumping extra iron to beef himself up for the rough and tumble of League One football.  more...

Sid packs 'em in his keep net

GLOUCESTER Park regular Sid Hammond enjoyed a hectic session at the venue's cockle bank when he landed more than 20 carp.  more...

Big John looks for Matt finish

STANFORD-LE-HOPE based boxer John McDermott insists he cannot wait to face Matt Skelton for the British heavyweight belt at London's ExCel Arena next month.  more...

Who are you?

SOUTHEND United winger Mitchell Cole has dismissed Nottingham Forest as "just another League One team" ahead of his side's trip to the City Ground this Saturday.  more...

  
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