Essex

Knife-wielding crack addict sentenced

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:01:20 GMT

A knife-wielding crack addict who murdered a pensioner starting a new life away from his war-torn homeland has been jailed for life.

Quad bike father sentenced

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:47:15 GMT

The father of a young girl killed in a quad bike crash on Boxing Day has been given a nine-month suspended jail term.

Flower blooms for Essex

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:26:27 GMT

Veteran Grant Flower has guided Essex to a five-wicket victory over Kent in the final of the Friends Provident Trophy at Lord's.

Middlesex claim victory at the Rose Bowl

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:26:00 GMT

Middlesex ended a 15-year wait for silverware by claiming a tense three-run victory over Kent to lift the Twenty20 Cup at the Rose Bowl.

Morning Sport

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:00:22 GMT

Twenty20 Finals - Third Test selection due - Paul Robinson signs up at Rovers

Essex book final spot

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:45:10 GMT

England opener Alastair Cook and big-hitter Graham Napier have inspired Essex to reach the Friends Provident Trophy final.

Former BB star Goody burgled

Fri, 30 May 2008 12:50:30 GMT

Former Big Brother contestant Jade Goody has been the victim of a burglary at her Essex home.

Bopara puts England ahead of money

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:03:07 GMT

England cricketer Ravi Bopara has turned down an offer to play in the Indian Premier League.

Remains found in missing student case

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:55:19 GMT

Detectives investigating the disappearance of a student 16 years ago are examining "human remains" found in a garden.

Major blaze at Essex oil refinery

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:17:45 GMT

Firefighters at battling a major blaze at an oil refinery in Essex.

Body found in Essex is Natasha

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:44:01 GMT

Police have confirmed that a body found near a railway line in Essex is that of missing teenager Natasha Coombs.

Toddler injured in drive-by shooting

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:42:49 GMT

A man has been arrested after a two-year-old boy and his father were injured in a drive-by shooting.

Man drowns in pier jump

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:50:39 GMT

A man has drowned after jumping off a pier with four friends for a prank.

E-fits of have-a-go hero gunmen released

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:49:38 GMT

E-fits have been issued of the two men police want to question about the shooting of a have-a-go hero.

Have-a-go-hero shooting: man bailed

Tue, 29 May 2007 14:17:59 GMT

A man arrested in connection with the shooting of a commuter, who stepped in as robbers held up a female security guard, has been bailed.

Gough returns to Yorkshire as captain

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:22:31 GMT

Veteran England fast bowler Darren Gough has been unveiled as the new captain of Yorkshire.

Jade quits her home

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:21:58 GMT

Celebrity Big Brother star Jade Goody is reportedly moving house.