Chelmsford West MP Simon Burns has welcomed a new Government report on the growing problem of obesity. Mr Burns, who is shadow health minister and a member of the health select committee, was reacting to shocking findings which revealed a child of three
Daredevil Evening Echo reader Kathleen Galvani was flying high after looping the loop with top stunt flyers. High flyer - competition winner Kathleen Galvani with pilot Steve Hicks Picture: ANNA LUKALA She won an Evening Echo and Southend Council competition
Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson has completed the signing of former Reading team-mate Kevin Watson less than a fortnight after denying a deal was on the cards. The experienced midfielder was released by the Royals at the end of last season and,
More than 100 motorbikes descended upon Maldon's Promenade Park to raise money for charity. The gathering took place on Sunday when members of the Cult Rider Motor Cycle Club met to motor to Southend to raise money for the Rochford Ward at Southend Hospital
A millionaire property developer who owns homes in south Essex has been shot following a dispute over land on Crete. Douglas Milne, 55, was hit in the thigh after a gunman burst into his office. Following emergency treatment at a hospital, he went back
With the bulk of last season's Chel-msford City squad having now agreed terms for next season, manager Steve Mosely is continuing to talk to potential new players with a view to adding strength to the side. There will still be several new faces on view
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Police are appealing for information after a woman was killed in a car crash. Victoria Hazelwood, 38, died early yesterday after a collision between two cars on the B1027 Brightlingsea Road north of Wivenhoe. The accident happened at the junction with
A Canvey peace protester is considering an appeal after she was found guilty of criminal damage at an American airbase. But Irene Willis, 59, of Parkway, said she would not give up protesting against RAF Lakenheath. On October 6 last year, Mrs Willis,
There will be sore heads as well as sore feet for some at this year's Race for Life. Hayley Collins - with her work colleagues Bride-to-be Hayley Collins will be running the race the day after she gets married at St Andrew's Church, Greenstead, Colchester
The newly refurbished premises at Galleywood Medical Centre have been officially opened, following its takeover by a private healthcare company in one of the first developments of its kind in the country. A new clinical and management team has taken over
Whilst Brentwood Trampoline Club's grade 1 competitors are in the final straight for the National finals in July, their grade 2 competitors are just halfway through their season. All though, are making great strides towards their targets. In the past
A bid for a new Indian takeaway in Braintree looks likely not to be to a council's taste. A planning application, which was re-submitted by Curry Palace for an Indian takeaway in Challis Lane, Braintree, will be discussed tonight. Planning officers have
A Maldon couple who went through years of heartbreak are celebrating their son's first birthday. Melanie and Dean Farmer, of Wentworth Meadows, were the subject of a TV series after trying IVF treatment for three years after Mr Farmer had undergone a
An 84-year-old Benfleet woman has had a lucky escape after the car she was driving came into collision with another carrying four pensioners. The smash, which closed the Southend-bound sliproad of the A127 at Upminster at about noon on Saturday, saw the
Football-mad Millie Downes will celebrate her birthday in style when she leads England on to the pitch for their last friendly before they head off to Portugal. Football crazy - England mascot Millie Downes, right, with sister Daisy, five Picture: ANNA
Noisy neighbours may be evicted and unruly yobs named and shamed unless antisocial behaviour in a south Essex borough improves. Tough tactics - Jack Lawmon says people must toe the line Picture: Former police sergeant Jack Lawmon - Castle Point's first
An 83-year-old pedestrian suffered serious head injuries following an accident on Clacton seafront. The elderly man was crossing Marine Parade East when he was involved in a collision with a moped, which was being ridden by a 17-year-old. The crash, at
Heybridge Swifts boss Keith Martin believes things are looking brighter at Scraley Road. Martin has been in talks with players in a bid to secure their services for this coming season. He said: "I had a bit of work to do when I got here because the previous
A huge second half improvement could not save Eels from another National League Three defeat, but the courage they showed in fighting back from a 44-0 deficit was heartening for the young side. Full speed ahead - Lee Brown charged through the the Sheffield
Arsonists are putting their lives at risk by repeatedly targeting a block of derelict houses, a firefighter said today. Crews from Basildon, Corringham and Billericay spent more than three hours tackling the blaze at Handley Green, Laindon, at around
A celebratory cake was cut to help mark the official opening of Clacton's new improved Citizens' Advice Bureau (Cab). Clacton MP Ivan Henderson cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the new bureau in the town's Carnarvon Road. The building was bought
Boys from Shoeburyness High School and girls from St Bernards School, Westcliff, emerged triumphant from a day-long college football competition. Champion show - by the Shoeburyness High School boys, who beat South Ockendon in the final thanks to a winning
A group which has organised events and care for the disabled in Braintree for nearly 50 years has folded because of lack of members. The Physically Handicapped Club of Braintree, set up in 1957, held its final meeting last week at Jubilee Hall, The Avenue
Villagers have received huge phone bills for premium rate calls they claim they have never made, one of which is to a gay sex chat line Fourteen households in the New Green area of Bardfield Saling, near Braintree, have received telephone bills which
An 84-year-old Benfleet woman has had a lucky escape after the car she was driving came into collision with another carrying four pensioners. The smash, which closed the Southend-bound sliproad of the A127 at Upminster at about noon on Saturday, saw the
Michael Carrick has admitted that his West Ham career is all but over following Satur-day's play-off defeat to Crystal Palace. But he would be sad to leave the club where he has emerged from the youth team to earn full international honours. "The club
Southend United manager Steve Tilson was hopeful today of signing a new striker to bolster his shot-shy Shrimpers squad. The former Blues midfielder is determined to recruit another front-runner and had already opened talks with a goal-getting hit man
A haemophiliac cyclist has overcome adversity to become a national sporting champion. Alex Dowsett, 15, who rides for the Maldon & District Cycling Club, secured a spectacular victory in the National Junior 10 mile Time Trial Championships for riders
A woman was dumped in a river after being dragged by her hair in a terrifying attack. The 44-year-old Colchester woman was walking on a footpath between the town's East Street and Castle Park when the assault happened. A man assaulted the woman, then
A school has received a bitter blow in its bid to sell off surplus land to raise millions of pounds. Although the Billericay School has won permission for the sale, it seems certain to be blocked by Basildon Council which has given the land green belt
Racing driver Jay Howard, 23, says he slept with Big Brother contestant Vanessa Nimmo within two hours of meeting her. The British champion from Basildon said it was "odds-on cert" the blonde would end up having sex in the Big Brother house. Published
Drivers on mobile phones - your time is up. Essex Police today warned motorists in Tendring that the softly-softly approach to people using mobiles while behind the wheel is at an end. Traffic police covering the area are launching a month-long crackdown
Despite being on the losing side in the FA Trophy final, Canvey Island hotshot Lee Boylan has plenty of reason to celebrate. Double delight - Lee Boylan in action against Southend in the FA Cup this season Picture: NICK ANSELL Boylan, who notched 57 goals
A tramway scheme for Chelmsford could head off traffic gridlock in the county town. That is the view of former borough councillor Alan Dixon, who served for 25 years until the last local election. He says that European and UK government money is available
Sports Bar, Basildon, have failed to gain a place in the First Division of the Vic Harris Snooker League. After finishing third in Division Two, Sports Bar took on Romford, third from bottom in Division One, in a play-off. But Romford kept their spot
The oldest established family restaurant and cafe in Southend is to ban smoking from today. Tomassi's in Southend High Street has been established for 72 years and is one of the few family-run businesses remaining in the town centre. June Tomassi, who
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man is thought to have been struck by an air pellet. The man, from Jaywick, was walking through an alleyway near Willow Way in the resort when he felt something hit his neck. Acting Insp Pete Gerard said it is
Birmingham was the setting for the second speed skating meeting of the season with South Woodham Ferrers Rollerblade club and their sister club Team Rollerblade both in action. For the latter Chanel Moore, entering category three's first race of 2,000m
The popular radio show Gardeners' Question Time is returning to South Woodham Ferrers for the second successive year this month. The BBC show will visit Marsh Farm Country Park, in Marsh Farm Road, on Thursday, June 10 at 7.30pm. Among the guests on the
A child was left bleeding and screaming with pain after he was shot in the face with a BB gun. The seven-year-old victim will now miss out on playing in the street during half-term because his mum fears it could happen again. Joshua Palmer was on the
The historic Redoubt Fort played host to one of the top events on the Harwich calendar. About 3,000 people took advantage of the hot weather and flocked to the annual Redoubt Fete, yesterday. The event, which is now in its 35th year, was a hit with young
Graham Gooch is confident Essex will collect their first Championship win of the season when they take on Yorkshire in a scheduled four-day duel starting at Chelmsford tomorrow. The head coach believes his side can build upon their emphatic Cheltenham
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Roll out the barrel! Colchester Beer and Cider Festival starts today and the team behind it are hoping for bumper crowds. Barrels of fun - Mark Whybrow, Kevin Close and Nigel Mullender prepare for the festival Picture: NIGEL BROWN The good summer weather
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Thousands of people enjoyed a day of entertainment which raised essential funds for a Colchester good cause. Stick 'em up - Malcolm Herd and John Conroy of Renegades Western Show at the Hospital Radio Colchester family fun day Picture: NIGEL BROWN Hospital
Table tennis duo Cathy Eakin and Ray Sutton have pulled off a historical treble. The pair who train at Drapers Farm in Maldon have won the mixed doubles in the Southend League, the Basildon League and the Burnham League. This is coupled with Eakin's own
Eileen Hammond lived on Hurstwood Ave. Brentwood until the family relocated upon Mr Hammond retiring from Fords of Dagenham in the seventies, around the same time I emmigrated to Canada and have been unable to relocate any of the family. Any information
The wife of a man killed when a lorry hit his tractor has paid tribute to her late husband. John Scott, 51, of Brock Green, South Ockendon, died in Basildon Hospital after the smash near the Five Bells roundabout on the A13 last Tuesday. Karen Scott,
The father of tragic tot Ryan Onley was today anxiously awaiting the birth of his second son. Steve Austin, 24, of Rectory Road, Pitsea, and partner Keely had a private memorial ceremony for Ryan at the weekend. The 18-month-old died last May. His mother
A South Essex school is one of the few to be rewarded both for the artistic and sporting opportunities it offers its students. Inspired - students from Gable Hall School, Corringham, show some ties they made Picture: MAXINE CLARKE ZDFGQ6 The Gable Hall
A judge awarded a have-a-go hero £500 to thank him for rugby tackling a drug-crazed mugger. Judge Frank Lockhart announced at Southend Court on Friday that John Harris deserved the generous award for his bravery in the ordeal. The judge had just sentenced
A dramatic rescue was launched after children drifted out to sea on inflatable toys during the busiest weekend of the year for coastguards. As the second day of Southend Airshow geared up, the town's coastguard and two RNLI lifeboats were scrambled to
Approval is being sought by a telecommunications company to hide a phone mast in a silo on a farm in Goldhanger. Orange Personal Communications is seeking a prior approval application to put up a 15m high mast and ancillary equipment at Cobbs Farm on
Britain's first clinic dedicated to spotting hidden heart problems in young people has opened in Essex. The new electrocardiogram (ECG) clinic at Colchester General Hospital is dedicated to the memory of Frinton youngster Andy Gard, who died as a fit
The King George V playing fields rocked to the sounds of a range of music when a local Glastonbury met Woodstock. A reveller enjoys the Wivenhoe Festival. This year's Wivstock - Wivenhoe's annual May fair - attracted hundreds of people. For the first
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Essex Eels have been shocked by the news that one of their players suffered a suspected broken neck during Saturday's 68-12 home defeat to Sheffield Hillsborough. Adam Butterworth, who is also the club's press officer, was taken to Basildon hospital after
Belly dancing students at a Southend college handed over £700 to pioneering Essex charity Lady McAdden Breast Screening Unit. Ready to rumble - the students practice their tummy turns Picture: ANNA LUKALA The students dressed in Egyptian dancing costumes
