SOME of England’s most popular literary characters are fighting it out to be named the nations favourite to celebrate St Georges Day. Schools across the Basildon district have submitted suggestions for their favourite English characters in literature and the shortlist will be announced next week.
The competition, launched by Basildon Council, will see some of the most enduring characters taking on modern-day classics in a public vote open to all residents. Voting information will be announced this week.
Some of England’s most popular literary characters are fighting it out to be named the nations favourite to celebrate St Georges Day.
Characters including Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter and Ebenezer Scrooge are among the names hoping to get shortlisted.
This month we launch a great new feature - Down Your Street - and we have lined up a list of famous people who were born or lived in the area. If you know of any others let us know.
IF you're looking for the car of your dreams in 2010, or the car that is going to be good for the new green environment, or a luxury car to make your neighbours jealous with rage, then our motoring section has it all to offer.
Everyone should be on the alert against rogue tradesmen, fake lotteries, dating scams, ATM fraud, and identity fraud.
If you're not careful you could lose your life savings overnight.
So if you want to know what steps you should take go to www.whocanyou trust.org.uk
Special features this month
Things you should know before going under the knife.
How Hollywood legends are bigger news now that they are dead.
Are diamonds still a lady's best friend or a credit crunch no-no.
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