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Cruise bug victim fears hellish return by coach
5:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009
A FORMER Castle Point councillor and his partner are among the hundreds trapped on the ship at the centre of a vomiting bug outbreak.
Have your say »Two horses stolen
9:53am Thursday 9th July 2009
TWO horses have been stolen from Bramble Crescent, in Hadleigh.
Accused councillor says it's all a witch-hunt
7:00am Thursday 9th July 2009
AN OUTSPOKEN councillor facing disciplinary action over allegations he tried to influence planning decisions in favour of his developer friends claims he is the subject of a witch-hunt.
Land girl Elsie gets her badge
2:00am Thursday 9th July 2009
DELIGHTED Elsie Wood is celebrating after being given her own personal celebration to mark her service as a land girl during the Second World War.
Car wash cash for kids
5:40pm Wednesday 8th July 2009
HADLEIGH firefighters have given Glenwood special needs school, in Benfleet, more than £800 they raised with a charity car wash.
GP surgery fitness plan
5:40pm Wednesday 8th July 2009
A FORMER Canvey GP surgery could be converted into a gymnasium and beauty parlour.
Taxman is to investigate Thorney Bay Park claims
5:40pm Wednesday 8th July 2009
HM Revenue and Customs has launched an investigation at a Canvey caravan park, following complaints from islanders.
Call to action over bid to flood part of island
5:00pm Wednesday 8th July 2009
CANVEY residents are being urged to attend a last minute public meeting about controversial plans to flood part of the island – amid claims the proposal is being quietly pushed through.
Three in court on burglary charges
8:26am Tuesday 7th July 2009
THREE men accused of burglary and stealing a car will appear in court this morning. The men were arrested just after 1.30am on Sunday after their car was stopped in London Road, Southend.
Children saddle up for Austrian riding contest
2:00pm Tuesday 7th July 2009
CHILDREN from a Benfleet special school have saddled up for an Austrian-themed riding competition.
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