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Basildon Hospital to investigate assault allegation - Essex Echo
An anonymous source said: “It is claimed she had her hands around her throat. The person who made the complaint about her said she was too heavy-handed. “As far as I am aware, her family have made a complaint.” Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price has been ...
Warning as boy is mugged at Lakeside - Essex Echo
Despite the change of heart, the victim's mum, who asked not to be named, has warned others to be on their guard. She said: “He has only really just started to go out with his friends to Lakeside. “After this happened, I was really worried it would ...
Thousands sign up to mob south Essex nightclubs with Facebook parties - Essex Echo
One club owner, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “It's tantamount to an open invite. You get these details posted on Facebook or Twitter and they just go viral. Before you know it, you've got a chain effect where kids invited their friends, ...
Armed cops called to Westcliff neighbours' row - Essex Echo
A woman from Sandown Avenue, who asked to remain anonymous, was badly shaken by the violence. She said: “It was very frightening. There were six or seven police cars and I saw officers, with guns and dogs, hiding behind a car. ...
Residents' anger at neighbour's rubble mess - Essex Echo
Another neighbour, an elderly woman who refused to be named, said: “It is really getting me down, as the amount of waste and rubble is ridiculous. It has gone on for more than three years. “I appreciate it is not easy to get a project finished, ...
Travellers take over seafront car park - Essex Echo
One female traveller, who did not wish to be identified, told the Echo the group had no plans to stay and were just enjoying a holiday. She said: “We're not camping, we're just tourists like everybody else.” However, one day-tripper, 59, ...
Sex assault victim: I just felt powerless - Essex Echo
After the case, one of his victims, who has asked to remain anonymous, told of the months of torment she suffered after being groped. The incident happened in October 2009, when Lal put his hands inside her bra for more than ten seconds under the ...
Basildon Hospital doctors failed to spot man had a fracture to his skull - Essex Echo
His landlord, who asked not to be named, said: “When I came in after work Steven was standing there dabbing his head with a tissue. It was still bleeding. “He looked a little confused and said he didn't feel too good and needed a lie down. ...
Dogs forced to live in trailer hell - Essex Echo
A source, who asked not to be named, said the kennels had been there for four years, but had been getting worse since last summer. ...
Retained crew plan causes MP outrage - Essex Echo
The firefighter, who asked to remain anonymous, joined MP Rebecca Harris in condemning the decision of the Essex Fire Authority to approve plans to turn the ...
Frustration over Cuckoo Corner roundabout's traffic lights - Essex Echo
A frustrated resident, of Priory Crescent, who asked to remain anonymous, added: “It's ridiculous – absolutely pathetic. “Why do they need so many traffic ...
Tory row brews over Castle Point black bag collection - Essex Echo
A backbench councillor, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “This is the first time the group has been ignored and it's unfortunate it was over a really ...
We have been let down in fight against drug company - Essex Echo
A spokesman for the company's UK subsidiary, Merck Sharpe & Dohme, who refused to be named, said: “The company believes the UK courts are the most ...
Congregation is asked to pray for 'proud Irish lady' - Essex Echo
A Leigh shopkeeper, who asked not to be named, described Mrs Russell as a “proud Irish lady”, who he would see on a regular basis. She said: “She was always ...
Water workers fall foul to LBS clampers - Essex Echo
One of the contractors, who did not wish to be identified, said: “We had to pay the full fine to be released. “It worked out at £1098 per vehicle, ...
'Nightmare' garages to be knocked down after campaign - Essex Echo
The boy, who asked to remain anonymous, was tested for HIV after touching a syringe he found near the garages, in Dengayne, Basildon, earlier this year. ...
Claims surface disabled learners are facing cuts - Essex Echo
Another art tutor, who refused to be named, said three classes he teaches in Essex will be axed. The tutor, from Halstead, said: “The council has raised the ...
Driver loses out, despite court victory over clampers - Essex Echo
An LBS spokesman, who refused to be named, said the firm intended to appeal the judgment. He said: “We have quite a few cases which our legal team has not ...
Adizone attracting yobs, so move it say residents - Essex Echo
“I would like to exercise there if it was in a more suitable location.” Another resident, who refused to be identified, added: “The kids are often there ...
Southend United tax battle: Ron Martin hits out - Essex Echo
A solicitor representing the club, who refused to give her name, said: “I don't accept the description of the company as a 'habitual defaulter'. ...