Basildon businessman’s fury over Dartford tolls
7:30am Tuesday 2nd December 2008
A BUSINESSMAN has said the new Dartford Crossing tolls are costing him an extra £5,000 a year.
Comments (0)Strictly come book signing
6:30am Tuesday 2nd December 2008
STRICTLY Come Dancing chairman of judges Len Goodman will be at Lakeside Shopping Centre on Thursday to sign copies of his new book, Better Late Than Never.
Men released over abduction
6:20am Tuesday 2nd December 2008
THREE men arrested over the attempted abduction of a schoolgirl have been released without charge.
Savvy business pupils reach regional finals
1:00am Tuesday 2nd December 2008
SIX young entrepreneurs have made it through to the regional final of a competition which fosters enterprising talent.
Pitsea schoolgirl abduction: Three men released without charge
8:45am Monday 1st December 2008
THREE men arrested following the attempted abduction of a schoolgirl have been released without charge. The 15-year-old girl was walking along Church Road, Pitsea last October when a man tried to drag her into a car.
School places in booming baby crisis
6:00pm Monday 1st December 2008
SOUTHEND is facing a school admissions crisis caused by a baby boom. The town has seen a significant rise in the number of babies born over the past two years, forcing Southend Council to look at urgent measures to create new school places.
Car ploughs into GP's surgery
4:57pm Monday 1st December 2008
A DRIVER walked away unharmed after his car ploughed into the waiting room of a doctors’ surgery.
Police hunt thugs stalking Luncies Road, Vange
1:10pm Monday 1st December 2008
TWO boys were robbed in the same street in the space of two hours.
Housing benefit changes mean tenants are trusted to pass cash on
1:00pm Monday 1st December 2008
A GROWING number of Basildon landlords are refusing to rent to people on benefits because Government changes have left them fearing they won’t get their money.
OK for £27m plan to beat congestion at Canvey and Basildon
12:00pm Monday 1st December 2008
A £27MILLION package of measures to ease traffic congestion will be completed in just over two years after the final plans won permission from the Government.
Features
Half a million cash boost for Brentwood sports facilities
TWO sports facilities in Brentwood are to get a huge cash boost as part of Essex County Council’s commitment to the 2012 Olympics.
Hutton make best-ever progress in county cup
Essex Womens County Cup: Hutton Ladies 3 C&K Basildon 2
From Ramsay Street to the West End
LIFE really does begin at 40, according to Aussie all-rounder Jason Donovan, who is coming to Essex later this month.
Traveller: I fear for my unborn triplets if I'm evicted
A TRAVELLER who is expecting triplets says she fears for her unborn children if she is forced out of her home.
Remus Horse Sanctuary receives dog-friendly award
A HORSE sanctuary has won a Kennel Club award after coming up with ways to beat the credit crunch and broaden its support by offering specialist services catering for man’s best friend.
Eco-car market boosted by Govenerment cash
The eco-motoring revolution is gathering pace. Now Prime Minister Gordon Brown has given the official seal of approval for electric vehicles by endorsing a £100 million, five- year package to boost the market, more and more emissions-free motors will be silently gliding by on busy streets.
