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Eye screening service is back
An eye screening service for diabetics in North Essex is being relaunched.
Our NHS North East Essex suspended the retinopathy screening service after concerns about standards.
It has now had to go through rigorous assessment and changes to make sure it meets all the recommendations it is supposed to.
Last updated at 8:45am, 9th March 2010
An eye screening service for diabetics in North Essex is being relaunched.
Our NHS North East Essex suspended the retinopathy screening service after concerns about standards.
It has now had to go through rigorous assessment and changes to make sure it meets all the recommendations it is supposed to.
Last updated at 8:45am, 9th March 2010
Row over Manningtree Tesco store
New plans have been put in for a Tesco in Manningtree.
There had been objections to the previous plans submitted for a store so Tesco have changed their bid slightly.
But there is still concern that other shops - in what is England's smallest town - will suffer a lack of trade.
That's according to Michael Coulthard-Steer from campaign group Stour Community First.
But Nick Gellatly, Tesco's corporate affairs manager, says it'll draw people to the town, rather than them travelling further afield to do their shopping.
Hear what Michael Coulthard-Steer has to say here:
Listen: Michael Couthard-Steer
Last updated at 8:39am, 9th March 2010
New plans have been put in for a Tesco in Manningtree.
There had been objections to the previous plans submitted for a store so Tesco have changed their bid slightly.
But there is still concern that other shops - in what is England's smallest town - will suffer a lack of trade.
That's according to Michael Coulthard-Steer from campaign group Stour Community First.
But Nick Gellatly, Tesco's corporate affairs manager, says it'll draw people to the town, rather than them travelling further afield to do their shopping.
Hear what Michael Coulthard-Steer has to say here:
Listen: Michael Couthard-Steer
Last updated at 8:39am, 9th March 2010
Hunt for Clacton sex attacker continues
Police have been back to the scene where a teenager was abducted and then sexually assualted in Clacton.
Officers returned to Rush Green Road last night to ask people there if they saw or
heard anything.
The teenage girl was bundled into the back of a car and tied up, before being sexually assualted aboard a boat and released three hours later.
Anyone who has any information that may assist police with the investigation is asked to call the Major Investigation Team on 01206 762122, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Last updated at 8:24am, 9th March 2010
Police have been back to the scene where a teenager was abducted and then sexually assualted in Clacton.
Officers returned to Rush Green Road last night to ask people there if they saw or
heard anything.
The teenage girl was bundled into the back of a car and tied up, before being sexually assualted aboard a boat and released three hours later.
Anyone who has any information that may assist police with the investigation is asked to call the Major Investigation Team on 01206 762122, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Last updated at 8:24am, 9th March 2010
Woman attacked in Colchester
A woman's been attacked over in Colchester.
She got into a car on Saturday, thinking it was a taxi.
The driver then assaulted her.
She was then driven to Langenhoe Ranges and attacked before being dropped
off near her home.
Last updated at 9:10am, 8th March 2010
A woman's been attacked over in Colchester.
She got into a car on Saturday, thinking it was a taxi.
The driver then assaulted her.
She was then driven to Langenhoe Ranges and attacked before being dropped
off near her home.
Last updated at 9:10am, 8th March 2010
Cash for top Essex tourist attractions
Tourist attractions in Essex are getting cash to help them through the credit crunch.
15 venues in the county are getting a slice of £350,000 from Essex County Council with North House Gallery in Manningtree being one of them.
Last updated at 9:07am, 8th March 2010
Tourist attractions in Essex are getting cash to help them through the credit crunch.
15 venues in the county are getting a slice of £350,000 from Essex County Council with North House Gallery in Manningtree being one of them.
Last updated at 9:07am, 8th March 2010
Budding actors wanted in Jaywick
Auditions are being held today for a film which is going to be shot in Jaywick.
They are only for people who live in the town and you don't need to be a qualified actor or actress.
The finished product will screened in Jaywick over the summer.
For more information, contact: fleetfilm2010@googlemail.com
Last updated at 9:06am, 8th March 2010
Auditions are being held today for a film which is going to be shot in Jaywick.
They are only for people who live in the town and you don't need to be a qualified actor or actress.
The finished product will screened in Jaywick over the summer.
For more information, contact: fleetfilm2010@googlemail.com
Last updated at 9:06am, 8th March 2010
Digging to get healthy
A new scheme involving allotments' been set up by the NHS here to try to improve your health
NHS North East Essex has been given a plot on Harwich Road over in Colchester.
They say the idea is if you get involved it'll help you get fit and grow some of your own fresh veg.
Last updated at 9:09am, 7th March 2010
A new scheme involving allotments' been set up by the NHS here to try to improve your health
NHS North East Essex has been given a plot on Harwich Road over in Colchester.
They say the idea is if you get involved it'll help you get fit and grow some of your own fresh veg.
Last updated at 9:09am, 7th March 2010
ASBO for local teen
A teenager in Jaywick's been given an ASBO.
According to police, Ryan Georgiou's been linked to what they call mindless acts of vandalism and anti social behaviour.
The 17 year old's been given a whole list of things he's not allowed to do for the next two year.
Last updated at 9:07am, 7th March 2010
A teenager in Jaywick's been given an ASBO.
According to police, Ryan Georgiou's been linked to what they call mindless acts of vandalism and anti social behaviour.
The 17 year old's been given a whole list of things he's not allowed to do for the next two year.
Last updated at 9:07am, 7th March 2010
North Essex Schoolboy in one wheel challenge
A North Essex school boy is planning to ride a unicycle for 12 miles to raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti today.
Malachi Siner - Cheverst will be riding from his home in East Hill over in Colchester to Alresford Creek and back again.
The 14 year old's hoping his inventive fundraising method will help him hit a £500 target
Listen: Its not the first long cycle for Malachi
Last updated at 9:06am, 7th March 2010
A North Essex school boy is planning to ride a unicycle for 12 miles to raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti today.
Malachi Siner - Cheverst will be riding from his home in East Hill over in Colchester to Alresford Creek and back again.
The 14 year old's hoping his inventive fundraising method will help him hit a £500 target
Listen: Its not the first long cycle for Malachi
Last updated at 9:06am, 7th March 2010
More cash for the Naze
More money's been handed over to help save Walton Cliffs and the Naze Tower.
Campaigners have already raised £1.2million for the Crag Walk project which will help protect the crumbling cliff in front of the Tower.
Now Frinton and Walton Town Council's given ten thousand pounds so special reports can be drawn up before the project starts.
Last updated at 8:54am, 6th March 2010
More money's been handed over to help save Walton Cliffs and the Naze Tower.
Campaigners have already raised £1.2million for the Crag Walk project which will help protect the crumbling cliff in front of the Tower.
Now Frinton and Walton Town Council's given ten thousand pounds so special reports can be drawn up before the project starts.
Last updated at 8:54am, 6th March 2010
Clacton firefighter hurt in blaze
Investigations continue after a fire in Clacton which left a local firefighter hurt
Crews were called to a house on Granville Road in the early hours of Friday
One person escaped from the building, a second was rescued.
The firefighter suffered arm and hand burns when he fell through a floor
Last updated at 8:44am, 6th March 2010
Investigations continue after a fire in Clacton which left a local firefighter hurt
Crews were called to a house on Granville Road in the early hours of Friday
One person escaped from the building, a second was rescued.
The firefighter suffered arm and hand burns when he fell through a floor
Last updated at 8:44am, 6th March 2010
North Essex bucks the trend
It looks like businesses in Essex haven't been too badly affected by the recession.
1 in 2 claim they haven't been affected by the recession
70 per cent reckon they're prepared for more troubles with the economy.
Last updated at 8:43am, 6th March 2010
It looks like businesses in Essex haven't been too badly affected by the recession.
1 in 2 claim they haven't been affected by the recession
70 per cent reckon they're prepared for more troubles with the economy.
Last updated at 8:43am, 6th March 2010
Soldier jailed in Colchester
A soldier who refused to return for a second tour of duty in Afghanistan, has
been jailed for nine months.
Lance Corporal Joe Glenton went absent without leave and became an outspoken
critic of the mission.
He was also demoted by the military court in Colchester.
Last updated at 6:05pm, 5th March 2010
A soldier who refused to return for a second tour of duty in Afghanistan, has
been jailed for nine months.
Lance Corporal Joe Glenton went absent without leave and became an outspoken
critic of the mission.
He was also demoted by the military court in Colchester.
Last updated at 6:05pm, 5th March 2010
Second chance to get V Festival tickets
The rest of the V Festival tickets go on sale today.
Several were released early yesterday just for Essex residents but they completely sold out in less than an hour.
Paul Weller, Madness and Paulo Nutini are all lined up for the event in Chelmsford this summer.
www.vfestival.com
Last updated at 5:48pm, 5th March 2010
The rest of the V Festival tickets go on sale today.
Several were released early yesterday just for Essex residents but they completely sold out in less than an hour.
Paul Weller, Madness and Paulo Nutini are all lined up for the event in Chelmsford this summer.
www.vfestival.com
Last updated at 5:48pm, 5th March 2010
1 in 10 Essex parents miss out on top choice secondary schools
Around 1 in 5 parents in Essex have missed out on their first choice secondary school for their child.
And nearly 1 in 10 didn't even get their second choice.
That is according to the county council who received almost 15,500 applications for secondary school places.
They say the number of mums and dads who missed out on their top two choices is down on last year.
Last updated at 5:46pm, 5th March 2010
Around 1 in 5 parents in Essex have missed out on their first choice secondary school for their child.
And nearly 1 in 10 didn't even get their second choice.
That is according to the county council who received almost 15,500 applications for secondary school places.
They say the number of mums and dads who missed out on their top two choices is down on last year.
Last updated at 5:46pm, 5th March 2010
Tendring school children get points for prizes
Children at schools across Tendring are now getting prizes and rewards if they take part in sporting activities.
It is part of a new scheme to try and get the youngsters fit and healthy here.
They get points for every activity they take part in - both in
school and outside - and those points will be converted into prizes.
Romana Baker is a student at Chase Lane Primary School in Dovercourt.
She says the children are enjoying all the extra PE lessons as part of the programme: "We do some really fun sports here like cricket and rounders. I know soon we'll be doing some more sports too like archery and there is going to be a golf academy as well."
Last updated at 5:46pm, 5th March 2010
Children at schools across Tendring are now getting prizes and rewards if they take part in sporting activities.
It is part of a new scheme to try and get the youngsters fit and healthy here.
They get points for every activity they take part in - both in
school and outside - and those points will be converted into prizes.
Romana Baker is a student at Chase Lane Primary School in Dovercourt.
She says the children are enjoying all the extra PE lessons as part of the programme: "We do some really fun sports here like cricket and rounders. I know soon we'll be doing some more sports too like archery and there is going to be a golf academy as well."
Last updated at 5:46pm, 5th March 2010
Massive boost for Harwich
Over 100 boats, 2 thousand spectators, Harwich is set to host one of the worlds largets powerboat festivals
And Dreams getting involved
Its not just a day of racing - there'll be massive concerts too
North essex's very own Olly Murs will be performing, along with fellow X Factor contestant Jamie Archer.
Katrina and the Waves and Rose Royce also topping the bill
Its thought hotels in the area are already booked up, even rooms in Clacton
and Colchester are going
To book, call the Ticketmaster Hotline on 0844 847 2447 or buy online
www.Ticketmaster.com
Last updated at 3:57pm, 4th March 2010
Over 100 boats, 2 thousand spectators, Harwich is set to host one of the worlds largets powerboat festivals
And Dreams getting involved
Its not just a day of racing - there'll be massive concerts too
North essex's very own Olly Murs will be performing, along with fellow X Factor contestant Jamie Archer.
Katrina and the Waves and Rose Royce also topping the bill
Its thought hotels in the area are already booked up, even rooms in Clacton
and Colchester are going
To book, call the Ticketmaster Hotline on 0844 847 2447 or buy online
www.Ticketmaster.com
Last updated at 3:57pm, 4th March 2010
Police keep an eye on offenders in Essex
Police are keeping an eye on more criminals in our area compared to the rest of the East.
Figures show over 300 people are classed as persistent and prolific offenders in Essex
That is a rise on the year before and one of the highest rates in East Anglia.
Officers say they spend a lot of time analysing who is most likely to break
the law so they can monitor them.
Last updated at 5:48pm, 3rd March 2010
Police are keeping an eye on more criminals in our area compared to the rest of the East.
Figures show over 300 people are classed as persistent and prolific offenders in Essex
That is a rise on the year before and one of the highest rates in East Anglia.
Officers say they spend a lot of time analysing who is most likely to break
the law so they can monitor them.
Last updated at 5:48pm, 3rd March 2010
North Essex emergency service fears its being forgotten
The lifeboat team in Walton and Frinton reckon they're at risk of being forgotten about by people in the town...
They say ever since they were told to stop firing maroons - which are big flares sent up to let people know the lifeboat's being launched - they've found people are less interested in what they're up to:
They're holding their first ever open meeting tonight....
Last updated at 5:45pm, 3rd March 2010
The lifeboat team in Walton and Frinton reckon they're at risk of being forgotten about by people in the town...
They say ever since they were told to stop firing maroons - which are big flares sent up to let people know the lifeboat's being launched - they've found people are less interested in what they're up to:
They're holding their first ever open meeting tonight....
Last updated at 5:45pm, 3rd March 2010
Clactons water feature back for good?
The water fountain in Clacton is going to get CCTV.
Its hoped security cameras will eman bosses can take down the fence that currently surrounds it
Its then hoped it'll be swithced back on in time for Easter
Last updated at 5:40pm, 3rd March 2010
The water fountain in Clacton is going to get CCTV.
Its hoped security cameras will eman bosses can take down the fence that currently surrounds it
Its then hoped it'll be swithced back on in time for Easter
Last updated at 5:40pm, 3rd March 2010
Tendring could see tourism drop
Tendring had a tourism boom last year when thousands of people decided to holiday at home, partly because of the recession.
But now the 'staycation' could become a thing of the past.
A third of you say the long, cold winter has increased your desire to head to
sunnier climes.
Last updated at 11:48am, 3rd March 2010
Tendring had a tourism boom last year when thousands of people decided to holiday at home, partly because of the recession.
But now the 'staycation' could become a thing of the past.
A third of you say the long, cold winter has increased your desire to head to
sunnier climes.
Last updated at 11:48am, 3rd March 2010
Sarah's Law to come to North Essex
Parents in North Essex will soon be able to find out if a sex offender is living near them.
There are plans to roll out the new Sarah's Law throughout England and Wales within a year.
Sarah's Law allows parents to check with the police if they're concerned about
potential paedophiles.
Last updated at 7:16am, 3rd March 2010
Parents in North Essex will soon be able to find out if a sex offender is living near them.
There are plans to roll out the new Sarah's Law throughout England and Wales within a year.
Sarah's Law allows parents to check with the police if they're concerned about
potential paedophiles.
Last updated at 7:16am, 3rd March 2010
ITV could be in trouble over animal cruelty again
This time, thanks to an Essex woman.
Wendy Jeanwells has been protesting outside ITV as she thinks Bushtucker
Trials on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here are unfair.
ITV they say they work closely with the RSPCA NSW who are
notified of Bushtucker Trials involving mammals or reptiles - inspectors
have an open invitation to attend any trial at any time.
They say they every trial is carefully tested and developed.
Last updated at 7:14am, 3rd March 2010
This time, thanks to an Essex woman.
Wendy Jeanwells has been protesting outside ITV as she thinks Bushtucker
Trials on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here are unfair.
ITV they say they work closely with the RSPCA NSW who are
notified of Bushtucker Trials involving mammals or reptiles - inspectors
have an open invitation to attend any trial at any time.
They say they every trial is carefully tested and developed.
Last updated at 7:14am, 3rd March 2010
A12 crash latest
A woman involved in that crash on the A12 yesterday is now recovering in hospital.
Police say the 48 year old from South Essex is in a critical but stable condition after two cars collided on the southbound carriageway by Witham yesterday afternoon.
She was air lifted to hospital in London and parts of the road were shut for five hours while police gathered evidence.
Last updated at 3:14pm, 2nd March 2010
A woman involved in that crash on the A12 yesterday is now recovering in hospital.
Police say the 48 year old from South Essex is in a critical but stable condition after two cars collided on the southbound carriageway by Witham yesterday afternoon.
She was air lifted to hospital in London and parts of the road were shut for five hours while police gathered evidence.
Last updated at 3:14pm, 2nd March 2010
Knife crime victory for North Essex mum
A North Essex mum who's son was stabbed to death has successfully campaigned for longer sentences.
The minimum jail term for murdering someone with a knife is now 25 years in prison - up from 15.
Justice Secretary Jack Straw agreed to increase the sentence after the campaign by Ann Oakes Odger from Colchester.
It was supported by the family of Ben Kinsella, who was also stabbed to death in north London in 2008.
Listen: Anne Oakes Odger reaction
Last updated at 3:13pm, 2nd March 2010
A North Essex mum who's son was stabbed to death has successfully campaigned for longer sentences.
The minimum jail term for murdering someone with a knife is now 25 years in prison - up from 15.
Justice Secretary Jack Straw agreed to increase the sentence after the campaign by Ann Oakes Odger from Colchester.
It was supported by the family of Ben Kinsella, who was also stabbed to death in north London in 2008.
Listen: Anne Oakes Odger reaction
Last updated at 3:13pm, 2nd March 2010
Clacton pier did NOT catch fire last night
Dream 100 has been inundated with calls asking if the pier had gone up in flames last night.
It is after a large fire was spotted at the far end.
But fire crews and staff at the pier assure us it was just a controlled bonfire they'd lit as part of the refurbishment work they're doing there and the pier is still fully intact and open for business.
Last updated at 10:49am, 2nd March 2010
Dream 100 has been inundated with calls asking if the pier had gone up in flames last night.
It is after a large fire was spotted at the far end.
But fire crews and staff at the pier assure us it was just a controlled bonfire they'd lit as part of the refurbishment work they're doing there and the pier is still fully intact and open for business.
Last updated at 10:49am, 2nd March 2010
