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Yachting: Maldon sailors at world championships
Maldon Yacht Club will have two representatives at this summer's world championships in Southern Spain. The husband and wife team of Tim and Kay Tavinor and brothers Iain and Richard Marshall confirmed this week that they will both be at Mar Menor in
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Laindon school blaze: Was it arson?
Police and fire chiefs were today investigating a suspected arson attack at a Basildon school. The fierce blaze, at James Hornsby School in High Road, Laindon, began at around 4.30pm yesterday and destroyed 60 per cent of the basement. Two fire crews
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Harwich: Cash boost for new buildings
A new £1 million school could be built if another infants school in the Harwich area shuts, it has been revealed. Essex County Council is considering closing Little Oakley Infants School due to its lack of numbers. However, if it shuts, nearby Ramsey
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Essex Police sponsor bid
A full-time sponsorship officer has been employed by Essex Police - weeks after they announced £7 million in cuts. The new co-ordinator will try and persuade businesses across the county to help fund police projects. Police sponsorship schemes began in
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Colchester shoppers set to let off steam for charity
Shoppers who have been caught up in queues can vent their anger on the manager of a town centre supermarket - all in the name of Comic Relief. Mervyn Chilvers, manager of Sainsburys in Priory Walk, Colchester, will spend an hour caged up outside the store
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Tendring Council to probe sheltered housing
Investigations are to be carried out into the way a sheltered housing scheme is run following complaints from residents and their families. Tendring councillor Steve Henderson said he had been flooded with calls and complaints about Belmans Court in Dovercourt
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Tendring Council to probe sheltered housing
Investigations are to be carried out into the way a sheltered housing scheme is run following complaints from residents and their families. Tendring councillor Steve Henderson said he had been flooded with calls and complaints about Belmans Court in Dovercourt
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Braintree raids net four-figure drugs haul
Thousands of pounds worth of drugs have been seized and 21 people have been arrested following a series of police raids in Braintree. The arrests were made at 16 addresses over two days and follow a six-week crackdown by police on drug dealing in the
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Braintree raids net four-figure drugs haul
Thousands of pounds worth of drugs have been seized and 21 people have been arrested following a series of police raids in Braintree. The arrests were made at 16 addresses over two days and follow a six-week crackdown by police on drug dealing in the
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Southend knife death: Watkins gets life sentence
The girlfriend of fatal stab victim Malcolm Walsh today (Friday) said justice had been done for her lover. Terry Watkins, 54, has been jailed for life after being found guilty by a Chelmsford Crown Court jury of the manslaughter of father-of-two Mr Walsh
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Boxted vineyard turning to the power of nature
They've got the power. A huge wind turbine is being built at a Boxted vineyard to provide electricity for practically the whole site. Carters Vineyard is planning to harness the power of nature to supply the tasting room, water pumps, lighting and all
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Anger over Essex fire brigade charge plan
The fire brigade has defended its decision to ask organisations to pay up when firefighters are called out for non-emergency tasks. Castle Point Council has written a letter to the Chief Fire Officer of the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service expressing
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Rugby: Billericay prepare for their biggest day
Saturday will see Billericay take part in the biggest match in their history - knowing that victory will see them through to the final of the National Tetley Vase Cup, which is to be played at Twickenham on April 17. With only four teams remaining from
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Great Notley: protest over Tesco shops
Two women from Great Notley are urging residents to boycott the estate's Tesco store on Saturday. Claire Cooper, who runs a craft shop, and Pam Mclintock, who has a hairdresser's salon in the parade of shops adjoining the supermarket, are protesting at
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Southend knife death: Watkins gets life sentence
The girlfriend of fatal stab victim Malcolm Walsh today (Friday) said justice had been done for her lover. Terry Watkins, 54, has been jailed for life after being found guilty by a Chelmsford Crown Court jury of the manslaughter of father-of-two Mr Walsh
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Soccer: Colchester reunion at Derby
Former Colchester United chairman Robert Jackson is to attend Derby County's home Premiership clash with Liverpool tomorrow as part of a reunion with Layer Road old boys Jim Smith, Bobby Roberts and Ray Harford. Jackson was at the helm when the Rams trio
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Soccer: Senior duo hit top form
Both Great Wakering Rovers and Bowers will be boosted by wins over East Ham when they battle in the Schweppes Essex Senior League Cup on Saturday afternoon. Village side Wakering go to Ilford for the first leg of their final bid, while Pitsea outfit Bowers
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Soccer: Colchester reunion at Derby
Former Colchester United chairman Robert Jackson is to attend Derby County's home Premiership clash with Liverpool tomorrow as part of a reunion with Layer Road old boys Jim Smith, Bobby Roberts and Ray Harford. Jackson was at the helm when the Rams trio
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Women's Hockey: Chelmsford's promotion hopes maintained
Two Tracy Willmore goals kept Chelmsford Highway's promotion chances intact after an exciting encounter with Trojans at Chelmer Park on Saturday. Knowing that a win would put them in a commanding position going into this week's final match, Chelmsford
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Women's Hockey: Chelmsford's promotion hopes maintained
Two Tracy Willmore goals kept Chelmsford Highway's promotion chances intact after an exciting encounter with Trojans at Chelmer Park on Saturday. Knowing that a win would put them in a commanding position going into this week's final match, Chelmsford
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Table Tennis: Mays the master for Maldon B
Maldon 'B' became the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League's first champions of the season with a resounding 8-2 victory over their nearest challengers to the division three title, Danbury 'E'. Barry Mays carried on with his sensational form
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Soccer: Miltons experience helps Iron revival
After Simon Milton had put them in a strong position with two goals in as many minutes midway through the first half, Braintree gained their first win in six games at the expense of local rivals Halstead in the play-off stage of the Floodlight Competition
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Running: Postman Pete finishes second
Springfield Striders returned to winning form on Sunday in the mid-Essex Cross Country League. Man of the day was 51-year-old postman, Pete Tremain, who not only designed and laid out the course, but then proceeded to lead the race for several miles before
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Running: Postman Pete finishes second
Springfield Striders returned to winning form on Sunday in the mid-Essex Cross Country League. Man of the day was 51-year-old postman, Pete Tremain, who not only designed and laid out the course, but then proceeded to lead the race for several miles before
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Rugby: Billericay prepare for their biggest day
Saturday will see Billericay take part in the biggest match in their history - knowing that victory will see them through to the final of the National Tetley Vase Cup, which is to be played at Twickenham on April 17. With only four teams remaining from
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Boxing: Evatt to fight on Naz undercard
Matchroom boxer Richard Evatt will be providing the chief support fight on the Prince Naseem Hamed/Paul Ingle undercard in Manchester on April 10. Evatt will challenge American hero Junior Jones for the IBO featherweight title. Jones, 28, is a former
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Peril of Essex Air Ambulance
People are so excited at seeing the Essex Air Ambulance arrive that they are going dangerously close to the helicopter's high-speed rotors, say worried crew members. They appealed this week for people to stay away from the aircraft and wait for the crews
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Pedlar alert after Maldon thefts
Door-to-door pedlars who are preying on elderly residents in the Maldon district have been slammed by police and the charity, Age Concern. In the latest incident an 82-year-old Burnham man handed over £70 cash for goods worth only around £5. The pensioner
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Pedlar alert after Maldon thefts
Door-to-door pedlars who are preying on elderly residents in the Maldon district have been slammed by police and the charity, Age Concern. In the latest incident an 82-year-old Burnham man handed over £70 cash for goods worth only around £5. The pensioner
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Yachting: Maldon sailors at world championships
Maldon Yacht Club will have two representatives at this summer's world championships in Southern Spain. The husband and wife team of Tim and Kay Tavinor and brothers Iain and Richard Marshall confirmed this week that they will both be at Mar Menor in
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Cycling: Massive entry for the Grand Prix of Essex
The Chiron Diagnostics Grand Prix of Essex cycle race will take place on Sunday, March 21 over its usual gruelling course of 102 miles in and around Halstead will be the biggest ever seen in East Anglia. This time there will be a massive field of 100
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Canoeing: Slade finishes a fine fifth
Chelmsford Canoe Club's Slade Warne, along with Nick Redshaw finished an excellent fifth in the World Whitewater Championships, which were held in New Zealand recently. Representing Great Britain, Slade, Nick and Paul Anderson won the team bronze. Anderson
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Basketball: Controversial loss on Tyneside
Chelmsford Swifts fell to defeat in controversial circumstances in their crucial league fixture at Tyneside Sports on Saturday. Swifts opened up an 8-2 lead after four minutes before going scoreless between the fifth and ninth minute as the home side
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Thumbs down for Rayne farm conversion bid
A former Spurs striker has backed a campaign to stop farm buildings being converted into business premises. Mark Falco, right, of Braintree Green, Rayne, has voiced concerns about the granting of a license to operate heavy goods vehicles from the nearby
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Men's Hockey: Chelmsford's loss means tense finale
Chelmsford guaranteed a tense finish to their season when they narrowly lost 4-3 at third-in-the-table Lewes on Sunday. Just two matches remain now and only four points separate the six teams chasing the last five positions that would guarantee a place
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Maldon: Dumper of cats says sorry in note
Animal officers have been sent an anonymous letter by the person who dumped a family of starving Persian cats near Maldon. The letter to RSPCA officers at the Danaher Animal Home, Wethersfield, apologises for dumping the two adults and a kitten found
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Essex derby finishes with honours shared
Chelmsford Chieftains enjoyed their biggest crowd of the season with over 900 packing into Riverside Ice & Leisure for a thrilling battle against Essex rivals Romford Raiders on Sunday. Chieftains welcomed back captain Jake French after his shoulder
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Soccer: Six-goal Beech face Boys in cup final tie
Basildon's Beech United will meet Shoebury Boys in the final of the Southend Junior League's Under-13 Cup. Beech earned their spot in Sunday's semi-finals when they crushed Steepleview 6-0. Gibbs, with a sparkling performance, grabbed two goals along
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Witham: Advertising bid to help relieve A12 traffic
Highways chiefs are trying to combat the ongoing A12 traffic chaos... with a huge advertising campaign The Highways Agency is taking out newspaper ads urging drivers to steer clear of the A12 at Witham until bridge repairs are completed. A spokeswoman
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Essex derby finishes with honours shared
Chelmsford Chieftains enjoyed their biggest crowd of the season with over 900 packing into Riverside Ice & Leisure for a thrilling battle against Essex rivals Romford Raiders on Sunday. Chieftains welcomed back captain Jake French after his shoulder
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Soccer: England mascot Emily
It's a thrill of lifetime for football fan Emily Wells. Emily, 12, of Beach Road, Dovercourt, will lead out the team as mascot for England's vital Euro 2000 qualifier against Poland at Wembley on March 27. Ipswich Town fan Emily, who goes to Manningtree
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Boxing: Boxers tragic death
The world of boxing suffered a tragic loss last week following the death of Richie Edwards at the age of 29. An accomplished amateur, southpaw Edwards challenged Basildon favourite Georgie Smith for the Southern Area light welterweight title at York Hall
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Layer Breton hunt saboteur rescue was 'for horse'
A hunt saboteur who came to the rescue of a huntswoman and her stranded mount today said he did it for the animal. Mounted on bikes he and a group of saboteurs were following members of the East Essex Hunt and Essex & Suffolk Hunt when the horse became
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Comic day paints Colchester red
Red noses - and red clothes - have been selling out across Colchester. Town centre stores reported a record leap in the number of red jeans, T-shirts and jumpers being sold and Sainsbury's stores were down to their last few red noses as everyone got into
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Colchester: Thelma's nominated for award
Four times a week for the last 11 years, Thelma Edge has gone to school. Her star attendance has helped hundreds of youngsters and in the eyes of all members of staff, she is a very special person. Mrs Edge is 78 and suffers from arthritis. Despite this
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Colchester: Thelma's nominated for award
Four times a week for the last 11 years, Thelma Edge has gone to school. Her star attendance has helped hundreds of youngsters and in the eyes of all members of staff, she is a very special person. Mrs Edge is 78 and suffers from arthritis. Despite this
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Colchester: For Hippodrome read Zeus 2000
The Hippodrome nightclub in Colchester will be serving its last drink next month. After years as one of the High Street's best-known landmarks, the huge pink sign is being pulled down.<BR The nightclub changed hands last year and new owner Steve Peri
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Clacton: Ultimatum for travellers
A group of travellers who moved on to a coach park on Clacton seafront were today given an ultimatum. Twelve caravans, lorries and vans have moved on to the coach park in West Road. They arrived on Wednesday and within hours residents called for action
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Clacton: Ultimatum for travellers
A group of travellers who moved on to a coach park on Clacton seafront were today given an ultimatum. Twelve caravans, lorries and vans have moved on to the coach park in West Road. They arrived on Wednesday and within hours residents called for action
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Chelmsford: Animal hospital plans opposed
A residents' group has been set up to fight plans for a mini-animal hospital for pet owners on benefits. The RSPCA has proposed to turn part of their charity shop in Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford into an animal welfare clinic for pets owned by
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University for Castle Point
A university campus is to be launched in Castle Point providing better education prospects for students, it was revealed today. Anglia Polytechnic University (APU) is leasing a building next to SEEVIC in Benfleet, as part of its expansion plans into south
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Thundersley: Lunch with the boys
Up and coming boy band Point Break thrilled youngsters at the Deanes School with a live show and autograph signing. The lads were in Thundersley to endorse Childline, the phone-in counselling service offered to children across the country. That the band
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Essex Police accused of cover-up
The family of a man who died after being thrown out of a Southend seafront nightclub today accused Essex Police of a cover-up. They are angry at how the investigation into the death of Jamie Collins was carried out. They have now been told that no officers
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Woodham town centre regeneration
A series of quick hits to rejuvenate South Woodham town centre will soon be put into action. This will be followed by a long-term strategic plan to make the town more attractive to potential and existing businesses, and residents, said Chelmsford town
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Woodham town centre regeneration
A series of quick hits to rejuvenate South Woodham town centre will soon be put into action. This will be followed by a long-term strategic plan to make the town more attractive to potential and existing businesses, and residents, said Chelmsford town
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Witham students in bridge safety plea
The pleas of three Witham school students for better safety measures at a bridge are to be championed by the town council. Naomi Wingrove, 13, Scott Hyam, 14, and Claire Odell, 15, all of Rickstones School, felt so strongly about the danger at Chipping
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Witham students in bridge safety plea
The pleas of three Witham school students for better safety measures at a bridge are to be championed by the town council. Naomi Wingrove, 13, Scott Hyam, 14, and Claire Odell, 15, all of Rickstones School, felt so strongly about the danger at Chipping
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Witham Relate closure threat
Witham's Relate walk-in service could be forced to close after Easter because not enough people are using it. The weekly service at Witham Health Centre was set up ten years ago to offer support and advice to people suffering unhappy or violent relationships
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Ex-police dog handler's witch hunt claim
A former dog handler convicted of cruelty to animals has claimed he was victim of a witch-hunt. Andrew White, 38, ex-head of police dog training at the force's unit in Sandon, today (Friday) vowed to clear his name, despite being found guilty of seven
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Basildon: Nice to see you again, sir
The man who brewed Prince Philip his early morning cuppa during the war was meeting him again today (Friday) in Basildon. William Freeman, 74, first met the Duke of Edinburgh when they were stationed together on the same Navy destroyer during the Second
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Queen visits south Essex
Thousands of flag-waving well-wishers turned out to welcome the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Southend on Friday. More than 10,000 school children, office workers and residents lined the Golden Mile to catch a glimpse of the Royal couple. Southend's
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Teenage girl robbed in Maldon
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men pulled a 19-year-old girl to the ground and stole her wristwatch and purse. An Essex Police spokesman said the attack happened in Coach Lane at about 2.35pm yesterday (Thursday). Her attackers ran off in
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Harwich: Thieves steal playgroup's Easter egg raffle prize
Thieves have stolen an Easter egg which was to be raffled for a children's playgroup. The crooks struck at the Harwich Centre Playgroup, swiping a Galaxy egg which was first prize in its Easter raffle. Funds raised are due to pay for new play equipment
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Essex Police sponsor bid
A full-time sponsorship officer has been employed by Essex Police - weeks after they announced £7 million in cuts. The new co-ordinator will try and persuade businesses across the county to help fund police projects. Police sponsorship schemes began in
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Armchair students better by degrees
Students are spending too much time in front of the television - but they are more likely to wind up with a degree than square eyes. For Anglia Polytechnic University is using the goggle box to help deliver lectures to students living on the other side
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Ann's royal appointment in Basildon
A 93-year-old woman's life-long dream to see the Queen was set to come true today - thanks to This Is Essex partner The Evening Echo and Basildon Council. Ann Myers, of The Knares, Basildon, was very excited when she learned of today's visit to mark the
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Mid Essex disabled groups' £300,000 lottery boost
Disabled groups in Witham and Maldon are celebrating after scooping almost £300,000 in grants from the National Lottery Charities Board. Witham-based Essex Coalition of Disabled People was today celebrating after landing a windfall of more than £190,000
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Arson probe as old Clacton factory burnt out
Charred wreckage was all that remained today of a derelict factory in Clacton. Fire swept through the former Valos staples factory in Crossfield Road on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters on four fire engines tackled the blaze which started at about 4pm
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Bowls: Colchester women are national champions
Colchester Ladies Indoor Bowls Club are the new national champions of the English Women's Indoor Bowls Association. They won the prestigious title in brilliant style playing at ISCA Indoor Bowls Club in Exeter in the finals of the David Bryant Bowls Tour
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Soccer: England mascot Emily
It's a thrill of lifetime for football fan Emily Wells. Emily, 12, of Beach Road, Dovercourt, will lead out the team as mascot for England's vital Euro 2000 qualifier against Poland at Wembley on March 27. Ipswich Town fan Emily, who goes to Manningtree
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Soccer: Colchester to play Richard
Colchester United boss Mick Wadsworth sprung a big surprise yesterday when he revealed plans to include French triallist Fulvio Richard in the side for Saturday's crucial Division Two game at lowly Macclesfield. Currently at Layer Road for a week, 29-
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Soccer: Colchester poised for £1 million windfall
Colchester United are waiting in the wings to pocket £1,000,000 windfall if Charlton Athletic are forced to sell former Layer Road favourite Mark Kinsella. The south London Premiership new boys are reported to have turned down a £3,000,000 bid from Blackburn
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Soccer: Billericay may ban away fans
Billericay Town FC may ban rival fans from its ground to protect its own supporters after rampaging rival supporters petrified Blues fans at an away game. The club is considering blocking supporters of rival club Aldershot Town from entering its Blunts
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Soccer: Billericay may ban away fans
Billericay Town FC may ban rival fans from its ground to protect its own supporters after rampaging rival supporters petrified Blues fans at an away game. The club is considering blocking supporters of rival club Aldershot Town from entering its Blunts
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Boxing: Set for action at Bethnal Green
Matchroom boxers will be in action at York Hall, Bethnal Green this evening (Friday). Top of the bill will be the IBO lightweight title clash between Michael Ayers and Lois Flores. Marc P. Callaghan, David Kehoe and Glenn McClarion will be among the boxers
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Braintree trio to back Boyzone
Boy band Next of Kin are to support pop superstars Boyzone on their British tour. The Essex group will be performing in front of thousands of fans at the biggest venues across the country, including Wembley Arena. The support slot is a huge boost for
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Southend says 'Great to see you, Ma'am'
The Queen was greeted by cheers today as she flew into Southend Airport. Around 200 excited well-wishers gathered at the entrance as Her Majesty made a historic first visit to south Essex. Some had waited for up to two hours in the cold just to get a
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Laindon school blaze: Was it arson?
Police and fire chiefs were today investigating a suspected arson attack at a Basildon school. The fierce blaze, at James Hornsby School in High Road, Laindon, began at around 4.30pm yesterday and destroyed 60 per cent of the basement. Two fire crews
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Cycling: Massive entry for the Grand Prix of Essex
The Chiron Diagnostics Grand Prix of Essex cycle race will take place on Sunday, March 21 over its usual gruelling course of 102 miles in and around Halstead will be the biggest ever seen in East Anglia. This time there will be a massive field of 100
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Harwich: Daniel is my little miracle
Tiny baby Daniel is little short of a miracle. He and his mother have defied the odds just by being alive Mum Lisa Rogers, who has congenital heart disease, came close to death three years ago when her heart stopped beating twice and she has also endured
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Boxted vineyard turning to the power of nature
They've got the power. A huge wind turbine is being built at a Boxted vineyard to provide electricity for practically the whole site. Carters Vineyard is planning to harness the power of nature to supply the tasting room, water pumps, lighting and all
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Charity's Morse code . . .
Westcliff composer Barrington Pheloung takes to podium later this year to conduct a unique concert - including his own compositions for film and TV. Music from the award-winning Inspector Morse series and the Oscar-nominated film Hilary & Jackie will
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Rugby: Billericay ready for their biggest game
Billericay Rugby Club will be looking for more than a fair performance on saturday afternoon when they host Yorkshire visitors Scarborough in the most important game in their history. Victory will see them through to the final of the Tetley Bitter Vase
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Escaped rapist could be on the loose in Essex
A dangerous rapist on the run from jail could be on the loose in Essex, police have revealed. Andrew Crisp, 36, escaped from Lincoln Prison early Wednesday morning aided by accomplices. Police had thought he may be heading back to his home town near Nottingham
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Child gangs smash Laindon shops
Gangs of youths have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage in vandalism attacks at the Laindon shopping centre. Shoppers are being scared away in the evenings, while traders are footing the bill to replace smashed windows and stolen goods. One store
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Braintree trio to back Boyzone
Boy band Next of Kin are to support pop superstars Boyzone on their British tour. The Essex group will be performing in front of thousands of fans at the biggest venues across the country, including Wembley Arena. The support slot is a huge boost for
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Police hunt Chelmsford knifeman
Chelmsford police are hunting a man who held a knife to a woman's throat and robbed her on Saturday. In a previous attack in the town, the knifeman tied up his victim before escaping with cash. Ds Pete Redman, of Chelmsford CID, said: "We fear that he
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Ann's royal appointment in Basildon
A 93-year-old woman's life-long dream to see the Queen was set to come true today - thanks to This Is Essex partner The Evening Echo and Basildon Council. Ann Myers, of The Knares, Basildon, was very excited when she learned of today's visit to mark the
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Southend says 'Great to see you, Ma'am'
The Queen was greeted by cheers today as she flew into Southend Airport. Around 200 excited well-wishers gathered at the entrance as Her Majesty made a historic first visit to south Essex. Some had waited for up to two hours in the cold just to get a
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Escaped rapist could be on the loose in Essex
A dangerous rapist on the run from jail could be on the loose in Essex, police have revealed. Andrew Crisp, 36, escaped from Lincoln Prison early Wednesday morning aided by accomplices. Police had thought he may be heading back to his home town near Nottingham
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Chelmsford teenager drowns in Sydney
Mystery surrounds the death of a Chelmsford teenager who drowned in Sydney Harbour, Australia, just hours after telling relatives he was having the time of his life. Curtis Lovejoy, 19, who holds dual Anglo-Australian nationality, went missing on the
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Soccer: Canvey's Parmenter protection plea
Canvey Island soccer boss Jeff King has pleaded for referees to give protection to one of the club's most priceless assets - striking star Steve Parmenter. The former Southend United youngster, who has played Nationwide League and Conference soccer in
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Soccer: Canvey's Parmenter protection plea
Canvey Island soccer boss Jeff King has pleaded for referees to give protection to one of the club's most priceless assets - striking star Steve Parmenter. The former Southend United youngster, who has played Nationwide League and Conference soccer in
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Women's Soccer: City beat Barking in a nine goal thriller
Chelmsford City progressed to the cup final for the second successive year, following a nail-biting game on Sunday at Writtle College. Chelmsford opened the scoring on 23 minutes in rather bizarre fashion. Sue Osborne drove a low 30 yard shot which skimmed
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Women's Soccer: City beat Barking in a nine goal thriller
Chelmsford City progressed to the cup final for the second successive year, following a nail-biting game on Sunday at Writtle College. Chelmsford opened the scoring on 23 minutes in rather bizarre fashion. Sue Osborne drove a low 30 yard shot which skimmed
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Tennis: Anthony is top boy at Hornchurch
Anthony Gunn from Little Baddow won the boys title at the Essex County 8 and Under Short Tennis Tournament at the Hornchurch Sports Centre on Sunday. He first qualified for the quarter finals where he overcame Nathan Walsh of Harlow 11-9, then beat Benedict
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Tennis: Anthony is top boy at Hornchurch
Anthony Gunn from Little Baddow won the boys title at the Essex County 8 and Under Short Tennis Tournament at the Hornchurch Sports Centre on Sunday. He first qualified for the quarter finals where he overcame Nathan Walsh of Harlow 11-9, then beat Benedict
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Table Tennis: Mays the master for Maldon B
Maldon 'B' became the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League's first champions of the season with a resounding 8-2 victory over their nearest challengers to the division three title, Danbury 'E'. Barry Mays carried on with his sensational form
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Soccer; Player crisis hits Chelmsford side
Chelmsford City travel to the Sussex coast for Saturday's Dr Martens League match at St Leonards with manager Gary Bellamy struggling to find 11 fully fit senior players. City will definitely be without Barry Lakin, who has been handed a four match ban
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Soccer; Player crisis hits Chelmsford side
Chelmsford City travel to the Sussex coast for Saturday's Dr Martens League match at St Leonards with manager Gary Bellamy struggling to find 11 fully fit senior players. City will definitely be without Barry Lakin, who has been handed a four match ban
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Soccer: Miltons experience helps Iron revival
After Simon Milton had put them in a strong position with two goals in as many minutes midway through the first half, Braintree gained their first win in six games at the expense of local rivals Halstead in the play-off stage of the Floodlight Competition
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Bowls: Colchester women are national champions
Colchester Ladies Indoor Bowls Club are the new national champions of the English Women's Indoor Bowls Association. They won the prestigious title in brilliant style playing at ISCA Indoor Bowls Club in Exeter in the finals of the David Bryant Bowls Tour
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Cricket: Essex Eagles take flight
Essex cricketers will be flying high as the Essex Eagles every Sunday for the next four years. And the new-born Eagles will be soaring to great heights when they launch their revamped Sunday National League programme in a few weeks time. Fronted by a
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Anger over Essex fire brigade charge plan
The fire brigade has defended its decision to ask organisations to pay up when firefighters are called out for non-emergency tasks. Castle Point Council has written a letter to the Chief Fire Officer of the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service expressing
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Witham Relate closure threat
Witham's Relate walk-in service could be forced to close after Easter because not enough people are using it. The weekly service at Witham Health Centre was set up ten years ago to offer support and advice to people suffering unhappy or violent relationships
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Thaxted and Dunmow groups get millennium cash
Thaxted scouts and Great Dunmow students have been successful in Uttlesford Council's Millennium Youth Challenge which has seen over £20,000 distributed to youth projects. 1st Thaxted Scout Group beat off three other highly-rated entries for the right
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Thaxted and Dunmow groups get millennium cash
Thaxted scouts and Great Dunmow students have been successful in Uttlesford Council's Millennium Youth Challenge which has seen over £20,000 distributed to youth projects. 1st Thaxted Scout Group beat off three other highly-rated entries for the right
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Peril of Essex Air Ambulance
People are so excited at seeing the Essex Air Ambulance arrive that they are going dangerously close to the helicopter's high-speed rotors, say worried crew members. They appealed this week for people to stay away from the aircraft and wait for the crews
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Basketball: Controversial loss on Tyneside
Chelmsford Swifts fell to defeat in controversial circumstances in their crucial league fixture at Tyneside Sports on Saturday. Swifts opened up an 8-2 lead after four minutes before going scoreless between the fifth and ninth minute as the home side
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Great Notley: protest over Tesco shops
Two women from Great Notley are urging residents to boycott the estate's Tesco store on Saturday. Claire Cooper, who runs a craft shop, and Pam Mclintock, who has a hairdresser's salon in the parade of shops adjoining the supermarket, are protesting at
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Soccer: Senior duo hit top form
Both Great Wakering Rovers and Bowers will be boosted by wins over East Ham when they battle in the Schweppes Essex Senior League Cup on Saturday afternoon. Village side Wakering go to Ilford for the first leg of their final bid, while Pitsea outfit Bowers
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Rugby: Billericay ready for their biggest game
Billericay Rugby Club will be looking for more than a fair performance on saturday afternoon when they host Yorkshire visitors Scarborough in the most important game in their history. Victory will see them through to the final of the Tetley Bitter Vase
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Soccer: Scowie tonic for Ipswich
James Scowcroft looks set to start for Ipswich against Huddersfield as they hunt for goals in their bid for Premiership promotion. Scowcroft has had two run-outs as a sub since coming back from a broken collar bone. Before the injury last December, the
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Soccer: Irish eyes smile on Southend's Hunter
Saturday's Third Division Roots Hall clash with Exeter City has coincided with a recall into the Northern Ireland squad for Southend United defender Barry Hunter. The 29-year-old has been undergoing a month's rehabilitation at Southend, on loan from Second
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Chelmsford teenager drowns in Sydney
Mystery surrounds the death of a Chelmsford teenager who drowned in Sydney Harbour, Australia, just hours after telling relatives he was having the time of his life. Curtis Lovejoy, 19, who holds dual Anglo-Australian nationality, went missing on the
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Cricket: Essex Eagles take flight
Essex cricketers will be flying high as the Essex Eagles every Sunday for the next four years. And the new-born Eagles will be soaring to great heights when they launch their revamped Sunday National League programme in a few weeks time. Fronted by a
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Queen visits south Essex
Thousands of flag-waving well-wishers turned out to welcome the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Southend on Friday. More than 10,000 school children, office workers and residents lined the Golden Mile to catch a glimpse of the Royal couple. Southend's
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Canoeing: Slade finishes a fine fifth
Chelmsford Canoe Club's Slade Warne, along with Nick Redshaw finished an excellent fifth in the World Whitewater Championships, which were held in New Zealand recently. Representing Great Britain, Slade, Nick and Paul Anderson won the team bronze. Anderson
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Soccer: Scowie tonic for Ipswich
James Scowcroft looks set to start for Ipswich against Huddersfield as they hunt for goals in their bid for Premiership promotion. Scowcroft has had two run-outs as a sub since coming back from a broken collar bone. Before the injury last December, the
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Boxing: Evatt to fight on Naz undercard
Matchroom boxer Richard Evatt will be providing the chief support fight on the Prince Naseem Hamed/Paul Ingle undercard in Manchester on April 10. Evatt will challenge American hero Junior Jones for the IBO featherweight title. Jones, 28, is a former
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Witham: Advertising bid to help relieve A12 traffic
Highways chiefs are trying to combat the ongoing A12 traffic chaos... with a huge advertising campaign The Highways Agency is taking out newspaper ads urging drivers to steer clear of the A12 at Witham until bridge repairs are completed. A spokeswoman
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Men's Hockey: Chelmsford's loss means tense finale
Chelmsford guaranteed a tense finish to their season when they narrowly lost 4-3 at third-in-the-table Lewes on Sunday. Just two matches remain now and only four points separate the six teams chasing the last five positions that would guarantee a place
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Ice Hockey: Beaten at Blackburn
Chelmsford Chieftains welcomed Karl Rogers back from injury, but lost by the odd goal in a thrilling battle at Blackburn on Saturday. The game was only 2.31 old when Chieftains took the lead via Craig Metcalf's goal. Blackburn's response was immediate
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Ice Hockey: Beaten at Blackburn
Chelmsford Chieftains welcomed Karl Rogers back from injury, but lost by the odd goal in a thrilling battle at Blackburn on Saturday. The game was only 2.31 old when Chieftains took the lead via Craig Metcalf's goal. Blackburn's response was immediate
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Great Bentley mother's school appeal
A mother has appealed for her son to be taken out of mainstream education and be found a place in a special school. James Townsend, eight, is a pupil at Great Bentley Primary School and suffers from mild autism and has learning difficulities. And although
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Thumbs down for Rayne farm conversion bid
A former Spurs striker has backed a campaign to stop farm buildings being converted into business premises. Mark Falco, right, of Braintree Green, Rayne, has voiced concerns about the granting of a license to operate heavy goods vehicles from the nearby
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Soccer: Colchester to play Richard
Colchester United boss Mick Wadsworth sprung a big surprise yesterday when he revealed plans to include French triallist Fulvio Richard in the side for Saturday's crucial Division Two game at lowly Macclesfield. Currently at Layer Road for a week, 29-
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Maldon: Dumper of cats says sorry in note
Animal officers have been sent an anonymous letter by the person who dumped a family of starving Persian cats near Maldon. The letter to RSPCA officers at the Danaher Animal Home, Wethersfield, apologises for dumping the two adults and a kitten found
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Boxing: Boxers tragic death
The world of boxing suffered a tragic loss last week following the death of Richie Edwards at the age of 29. An accomplished amateur, southpaw Edwards challenged Basildon favourite Georgie Smith for the Southern Area light welterweight title at York Hall
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Soccer: Colchester poised for £1 million windfall
Colchester United are waiting in the wings to pocket £1,000,000 windfall if Charlton Athletic are forced to sell former Layer Road favourite Mark Kinsella. The south London Premiership new boys are reported to have turned down a £3,000,000 bid from Blackburn
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Layer Breton hunt saboteur rescue was 'for horse'
A hunt saboteur who came to the rescue of a huntswoman and her stranded mount today said he did it for the animal. Mounted on bikes he and a group of saboteurs were following members of the East Essex Hunt and Essex & Suffolk Hunt when the horse became
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Boxing: Set for action at Bethnal Green
Matchroom boxers will be in action at York Hall, Bethnal Green this evening (Friday). Top of the bill will be the IBO lightweight title clash between Michael Ayers and Lois Flores. Marc P. Callaghan, David Kehoe and Glenn McClarion will be among the boxers
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Great Bentley mother's school appeal
A mother has appealed for her son to be taken out of mainstream education and be found a place in a special school. James Townsend, eight, is a pupil at Great Bentley Primary School and suffers from mild autism and has learning difficulities. And although
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Comic day paints Colchester red
Red noses - and red clothes - have been selling out across Colchester. Town centre stores reported a record leap in the number of red jeans, T-shirts and jumpers being sold and Sainsbury's stores were down to their last few red noses as everyone got into
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Colchester: For Hippodrome read Zeus 2000
The Hippodrome nightclub in Colchester will be serving its last drink next month. After years as one of the High Street's best-known landmarks, the huge pink sign is being pulled down.<BR The nightclub changed hands last year and new owner Steve Peri
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Chelmsford: Animal hospital plans opposed
A residents' group has been set up to fight plans for a mini-animal hospital for pet owners on benefits. The RSPCA has proposed to turn part of their charity shop in Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford into an animal welfare clinic for pets owned by
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Soccer: Irish eyes smile on Southend's Hunter
Saturday's Third Division Roots Hall clash with Exeter City has coincided with a recall into the Northern Ireland squad for Southend United defender Barry Hunter. The 29-year-old has been undergoing a month's rehabilitation at Southend, on loan from Second
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University for Castle Point
A university campus is to be launched in Castle Point providing better education prospects for students, it was revealed today. Anglia Polytechnic University (APU) is leasing a building next to SEEVIC in Benfleet, as part of its expansion plans into south
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Thundersley: Lunch with the boys
Up and coming boy band Point Break thrilled youngsters at the Deanes School with a live show and autograph signing. The lads were in Thundersley to endorse Childline, the phone-in counselling service offered to children across the country. That the band
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Rayleigh: Dome may have to go
A miniature millennium dome in Rayleigh might have to be pulled down if it does not get planning permission. Council bosses are due to visit the dome, in the car park of the Hungry Horse pub in Downhall Road, to determine whether it requires planning
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Rayleigh: Dome may have to go
A miniature millennium dome in Rayleigh might have to be pulled down if it does not get planning permission. Council bosses are due to visit the dome, in the car park of the Hungry Horse pub in Downhall Road, to determine whether it requires planning
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Essex Police accused of cover-up
The family of a man who died after being thrown out of a Southend seafront nightclub today accused Essex Police of a cover-up. They are angry at how the investigation into the death of Jamie Collins was carried out. They have now been told that no officers
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Child gangs smash Laindon shops
Gangs of youths have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage in vandalism attacks at the Laindon shopping centre. Shoppers are being scared away in the evenings, while traders are footing the bill to replace smashed windows and stolen goods. One store
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Police hunt Chelmsford knifeman
Chelmsford police are hunting a man who held a knife to a woman's throat and robbed her on Saturday. In a previous attack in the town, the knifeman tied up his victim before escaping with cash. Ds Pete Redman, of Chelmsford CID, said: "We fear that he
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Ex-police dog handler's witch hunt claim
A former dog handler convicted of cruelty to animals has claimed he was victim of a witch-hunt. Andrew White, 38, ex-head of police dog training at the force's unit in Sandon, today (Friday) vowed to clear his name, despite being found guilty of seven
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Basildon: Nice to see you again, sir
The man who brewed Prince Philip his early morning cuppa during the war was meeting him again today (Friday) in Basildon. William Freeman, 74, first met the Duke of Edinburgh when they were stationed together on the same Navy destroyer during the Second
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Teenage girl robbed in Maldon
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men pulled a 19-year-old girl to the ground and stole her wristwatch and purse. An Essex Police spokesman said the attack happened in Coach Lane at about 2.35pm yesterday (Thursday). Her attackers ran off in
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Harwich: Thieves steal playgroup's Easter egg raffle prize
Thieves have stolen an Easter egg which was to be raffled for a children's playgroup. The crooks struck at the Harwich Centre Playgroup, swiping a Galaxy egg which was first prize in its Easter raffle. Funds raised are due to pay for new play equipment
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Harwich: Daniel is my little miracle
Tiny baby Daniel is little short of a miracle. He and his mother have defied the odds just by being alive Mum Lisa Rogers, who has congenital heart disease, came close to death three years ago when her heart stopped beating twice and she has also endured
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Harwich: Cash boost for new buildings
A new £1 million school could be built if another infants school in the Harwich area shuts, it has been revealed. Essex County Council is considering closing Little Oakley Infants School due to its lack of numbers. However, if it shuts, nearby Ramsey
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Colchester shoppers set to let off steam for charity
Shoppers who have been caught up in queues can vent their anger on the manager of a town centre supermarket - all in the name of Comic Relief. Mervyn Chilvers, manager of Sainsburys in Priory Walk, Colchester, will spend an hour caged up outside the store
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Armchair students better by degrees
Students are spending too much time in front of the television - but they are more likely to wind up with a degree than square eyes. For Anglia Polytechnic University is using the goggle box to help deliver lectures to students living on the other side
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Charity's Morse code . . .
Westcliff composer Barrington Pheloung takes to podium later this year to conduct a unique concert - including his own compositions for film and TV. Music from the award-winning Inspector Morse series and the Oscar-nominated film Hilary & Jackie will
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Mid Essex disabled groups' £300,000 lottery boost
Disabled groups in Witham and Maldon are celebrating after scooping almost £300,000 in grants from the National Lottery Charities Board. Witham-based Essex Coalition of Disabled People was today celebrating after landing a windfall of more than £190,000
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Arson probe as old Clacton factory burnt out
Charred wreckage was all that remained today of a derelict factory in Clacton. Fire swept through the former Valos staples factory in Crossfield Road on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters on four fire engines tackled the blaze which started at about 4pm
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Soccer: Six-goal Beech face Boys in cup final tie
Basildon's Beech United will meet Shoebury Boys in the final of the Southend Junior League's Under-13 Cup. Beech earned their spot in Sunday's semi-finals when they crushed Steepleview 6-0. Gibbs, with a sparkling performance, grabbed two goals along
