Van pullers help the heroes
3:46pm Sunday 30th November 2008
INJURED troops received a helping hand with a charity van pull.
Comments (0)Suspicious garage fire in London Road
12:02pm Saturday 29th November 2008
Incident No: 24010 Date: 29-11-2008 Time: 01:18 Details: Garage fire Address: London Road, Brentwood Attendance: 2 x Brentwood Firefighters were called to a fire in a garage containing LPG cylinders. Fire crews used eight sets of breathing apparatus, two hose reels and two main jets. The fire was extinguished by 02:50 The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage and an investigation will be carried out with the police.
Essex marine killed in Afghanistan
11:14am Saturday 29th November 2008
ONE of the two Royal Marines killed on patrol in Afghanistan was from Essex, the Ministry of Defence said.
Bridge 'missile' attack on driver
4:21pm Friday 28th November 2008
A DRIVER was injured when a concrete “missile” thrown from a bridge over the A12 smashed through the windscreen of his car.
Police pledge for better service to Brentwood
9:48am Wednesday 26th November 2008
POLICE in Brentwood have set out a promise to local residents as part of a new nationwide initiative.
Dog thwarts burglary attempt
4:00pm Monday 24th November 2008
WOULD-BE thieves were thwarted by a dog in an attempt to break in to a home in Ferry Road, Burnham.
Car damaged by yobs
3:13pm Monday 24th November 2008
A CAR was damaged by yobs running or jumping on the roof.
CD player stolen from car
2:52pm Monday 24th November 2008
A CD player was taken from a green Ford Fiesta in Southminster.
Thieves target pedal cycles
2:05pm Monday 24th November 2008
POLICE are warning cyclists to be on the lookout after a spate of bike thefts in the Maldon district.
Concrete blocks thrown onto busy road
11:51am Sunday 23rd November 2008
TWO motorists escaped serious injuries after concrete slabs were thrown from bridges over the A12.
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
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From Ramsay Street to the West End
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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.
