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Southend child care cuts stalled
A bid to axe 22 child care jobs in Southend was lost at a vote on Tuesday night. Tory members of the social services committee defeated a motion to axe the 11 full-time and 11 part-time posts by one vote. The issue will now go to full council on April
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Canvey river safety office axed
River chiefs have confirmed plans to shut a key harbourmaster's office - sparking fears that safety could be jeopardised. The Port of London Authority is to close the Hole Haven outpost off Canvey, blaming financial cutbacks caused by the knock-on effect
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Braintree: Thinner blue line fears quashed
A top police officer has moved to quash rumours that Braintree police are to lose 26 officers to other parts of the county. A comment made by a Witham police sergeant at a meeting of the Witham Council's community services committee on Tuesday night indicated
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Braintree: Concern for missing teacher
Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a former teacher who has gone missing from her Braintree home. An Essex Police spokesman said Mary Sheffield, 50, had been staying with her son in Nelson Gardens, Braintree, but had not been seen since Monday
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Billericay church plans get new boost
Controversial plans for a new Billericay church have moved a step closer to getting the final go-ahead. Basildon Council's resources committee decided last night to put proposals for the future of the land in Queen's Park Avenue out to advertisement.
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Basildon: Parking charge hike for hospital visitors
Basildon Hospital is set to boost its income by raising car parking charges by 10p to £1. The increase - the first in three years - comes into force tomorrow and will be ploughed back into patient care. Hospital chief executive, Sue Jennings, said: "We
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Stansted expansion means 5,000 new jobs
Around 5,000 new jobs will be created after planners gave Stansted Airport the go-ahead for a £200 million expansion plan. The airport has been given permission to double its capacity after councillors agreed plans to extend the terminal. It took Uttlesford
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Basildon law clerk in £8,000 theft
Crippling debts tempted a law clerk into siphoning more than £8,000 from his bosses, a court was told. Paul Lamparter, 33, a conveyance executive with Basildon law firm Nossel, Martin and Co, pocketed cheques from clients to pay off debts after his Wickford
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Rayleigh: Hero boy in pool rescue
A quick-thinking schoolboy was hailed a hero today after he saved the life of a five-year-old while on holiday in Spain. Billy Leader, nine, of Bristol Close, Rayleigh, has been awarded a Royal Humane Society testimonial following the accident at a villa
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In-line skating: South Essex success
South Woodham Ferrers and Wickford's Rollerspeed skating club have yet again claimed top rink honours. They picked up two championships, three second places and also had three third place winners at the last of this season's National Indoor In-Line skating
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Fencing: Colchester Knight fighting for England
Among the fencers selected to represent Great Britain the 1999 Junior World Championships, which this year are held in Hungary, is Colchester's Robin Knight, a member of the town's fencing club CADS. Robin flew out at the weekend and will be competing
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Soccer: Colchester duo look for Easter boost
French goal-getter Steve Germain and club captain Richard Wilkins are fighting for a place in Colchester United's Easter Holiday line-up. Both are included in the the U's team for tonight's Avon Insurance Combination top nine clash with East Anglian rivals
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Future bright for footballer Richard
The future looks bright for 16-year-old Redden Court School pupil, Richard Insole, who was signed up by Southend United Football Club this week. A member of the club's centre of excellence programme, Richard, of Oldchurch Road, Romford, has been given
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Braintree: Thinner blue line fears quashed
A top police officer has moved to quash rumours that Braintree police are to lose 26 officers to other parts of the county. A comment made by a Witham police sergeant at a meeting of the Witham Council's community services committee last night indicated
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Rochford: In a twist
The wonders of the big top have returned to Rochford for Easter - without an animal in sight. The Mongolian State Circus performs entirely with human acts, and organiser Martin Lacey said the show promises something different for visitors. He said: "We
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Chelmsford: Burglary witness is rewarded
A woman has been publicly praised and given a reward after helping to trap a team of burglars. Irene Newsome was awarded £100 from the public purse at Chelmsford Crown Court after Asstistant Recorder Mark Lowe heard how her swift actions helped to catch
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Canvey river safety office axed
River chiefs today confirmed plans to shut a key harbourmaster's office - sparking fears that safety could be jeopardised. The Port of London Authority is to close the Hole Haven outpost off Canvey, blaming financial cutbacks caused by the knock-on effect
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Billericay: Teresa backs travel cards
An innovative new scheme which links rail and bus travel in Billericay has been officially launched. Fastcard, a joint venture between Great Eastern railways and the First Thamesway bus company, was launched at Billericay rail station by MP Teresa Gorman
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Billericay church plans get new boost
Controversial plans for a new Billericay church have moved a step closer to getting the final go-ahead. Basildon Council's resources committee decided last night to put proposals for the future of the land in Queen's Park Avenue out to advertisement.
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Soccer: Rocket man Mike bids for Southend job
Move over Kevin Keegan, forget Alex Ferguson, and as for Arsene Wenger - he's got no chance! In fact, the new prospective boss for Southend United lives within a goal-kick of Roots Hall and is ready, willing and available to take over the hotseat. Don't
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Soccer: Rudderless Blues still in the mire
Managerless Southend United's latest disjointed performance ended in a third consecutive league defeat at Rochdale's sparsely-populated Spotland home last night. For the second time in the space of just five days, Blues were beaten by another of their
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Rugby: Burnham seconds lose thrilling game at Chelmsford
Burnham seconds enjoyed their journey to Chelmsford which as always brings excellent moments and evenly matched teams, and this match proved no disappointment either. The game produced good passages of play mixed in with some unfortunate apathy, and a
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Soccer: Wickford defeated by Armada
The first Basildon Sunday League knockout competition of the season was decided when Armada Sports Reserves beat Wickford Town 3rd 4-2 to capture the Division Two Cup. With both sides nervous and keen not to give away the advantage, Wickford went 1-0
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Judo: Jason finds the Golden Fleece
Stanway Judo Club turned in their best ever results last Sunday at the AJA National Closed Championships held at Birmingham where over 200 Judoka from all over the country took part. Star of the day was 16 year old Jason Crowhurst who took gold at his
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Soccer: Swifts down to Dulwich
With less than a minute left on the clock Heybridge looked to have gained three valuable points against fellow relegation battlers, Dulwich Hamlet on Saturday. Then out of the blue Dean Holness let fly with an unstoppable shot from 25 yards that left
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Tendring: Resorts looking forward to record holiday weekend
Coastal resorts in Tendring are set for a bumper Easter weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach record levels and some guest houses and hotels already fully booked. Terry McKean, chairman of the Clacton Hoteliers and Guest Houses Association, is looking
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Southend: Campus a step nearer
Ambitious moves to set up a university campus in Southend moved a step closer today. The University of Essex has signed a "unique" deal with South East Essex College to deliver a package of higher education courses in the borough. The news came just days
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Southend schools lead spring clean
A gas-powered vehicle will herald the launch of a major initiative aimed at giving Southend a spring clean. A wide-range of initiatives have been drawn up for the council's spring clean week set to get under way from tomorrow. Already pupils at Friars
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Castle Point: Roamers must wait
A Right to Roam Bill backed by Castle Point MP Christine Butler has been withdrawn after ministers promised to bring in a new law later this year. Now the MP is urging the Government to find the necessary time to introduce a new Bill, claiming constituents
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Tendring: Resorts looking forward to record holiday weekend
Coastal resorts in Tendring are set for a bumper Easter weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach record levels and some guest houses and hotels already fully booked. Terry McKean, chairman of the Clacton Hoteliers and Guest Houses Association, is looking
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Southend: Hospital waiting list slashed
A mammoth effort to whittle down Southend Hospital's waiting lists by more than 3,500 has paid off. Faced with the daunting prospect of reducing the number of patients waiting from 13,050 last April to 9,481 by today, the hospital was forced to pull out
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Billericay: Teresa backs travel cards
An innovative new scheme which links rail and bus travel in Billericay has been officially launched. Fastcard, a joint venture between Great Eastern railways and the First Thamesway bus company, was launched at Billericay rail station by MP Teresa Gorman
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Bluewater will not sink us, claim Southend traders
Buoyant Southend store managers today shrugged off the threat of the new Bluewater shopping park and boasted: "Trade is better than ever." Since the massive Kent shopping centre opened ten days ago, retailers in Southend have even reported a steady boost
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Manningtree: Pupils disciplined over drug claims
Two pupils have been disciplined after an investigation into alleged drug dealing at a north Essex comprehensive school. One pupil has been expelled and another suspended from Manningtree High School following the allegations. Essex Police are now considering
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Southend prepares for Kosovo refugees
More refugees escaping war-torn Kosovo could end up in Southend, it hasbeen revealed. The town's social services department is bracing itself for an influx of asylum seekers. However, Southend's social services director, Jane Held, says it is impossible
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Linford: Hunt for five foot gunman
Police have released an e-fit of the gunman involved in the attempted robbery of a Linford post office. The incident took place on Monday, March 22, at the sub-post office and general stores in East Tilbury Road. Two men entered the store and demanded
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Southend: Hospital waiting list slashed
A mammoth effort to whittle down Southend Hospital's waiting lists by more than 3,500 has paid off. Faced with the daunting prospect of reducing the number of patients waiting from 13,050 last April to 9,481 by today, the hospital was forced to pull out
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Southend child care cuts stalled
A bid to axe 22 child care jobs in Southend was lost at a vote last night. Tory members of the social services committee defeated a motion to axe the 11 full-time and 11 part-time posts by one vote. The issue will now go to full council on April 29 when
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Maldon: Yacht club reveals £500,000 dream home site
Ambitious plans for a new £500,000 headquarters for Maldon Yacht Club have been unveiled. The yacht club, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, wants to move to a new purpose-built headquarters off Hall Road, Heybridge. Under plans being drawn
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Chelmsford: Faye's rugby world first
Schoolgirl Faye Dyke is set to make sporting history by becoming the first girl to take part in a world rugby tournament. Faye, 11, who plays for Chelmsford Rugby Club under-ten's team, is jetting off to South Africa to take part in an Easter mini-rugby
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Badminton: In-form Seabright eclipses Eastwood
A marvellous maximum from Dick Seabright sealed a place in the Peter Gibbs badminton Cup semi-final for Westcliff 2nds at Eastwood's expense, despite their three point handicap advantage. Westcliff lifted both the ladies and gent's openers in straight
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Rugby: Braintree's humiliation
With Cambridge at the top of the League, and needing points to ensure that second-placed Ipswich could not catch them, Braintree caught the home side at their very best. Cambridge have strengthened their squad dramatically from the one that the Black
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Soccer: Cambridge's vintage strike for Chelmsford
Whether you pay £25 to watch Premiership Football or just £5 to watch Chelmsford City it's unlikely you will see many goals to better Ian Cambridge's strike that finished off Dartford in Friday's Dr Martens League clash at Billericay. The profile 24-year-old
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Angling: Tickets for Bures Lake available
From tomorrow day tickets will be available from the Sudbury Angling Centre, Acton Square, Sudbury, and Haverhill Angling Centre, to fish the LAA's picturesque Bures Lake and three lakes at Glemsford. At £3 per day, and £1.50 for juniors, this provides
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Rugby: Hosts fail to go out with a bang
Colchester failed to end their league campaign with a bang when they slumped to a heavy defeat against Old Verulmanians. This game being the last league match of the season, and the outcome not affecting the already determined position of either club,
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Soccer: Rocket man Mike bids for Southend job
Move over Kevin Keegan, forget Alex Ferguson, and as for Arsene Wenger - he's got no chance! In fact, the new prospective boss for Southend United lives within a goal-kick of Roots Hall and is ready, willing and available to take over the hotseat. Don't
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Lovely bubbly at Basildon party
A heady blend of music and foam formed the perfect cocktail for an extra special party night in Basildon. The last teeny-bop Ouch! night at Time disco was given added spice when the club tried out its new foam machine. It was the last party night to be
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Billericay, Brentwood: Super strings
A group of budding young cellists were judged "outstanding" in a prestigious music festival. The six youngsters, all from Billericay and Brentwood, walked away with gold medals in the strings group category for the under 12s in the Leigh Musical Festival
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Soccer: Gulls' Roots Hall double?
Canvey Island could be making two appearances at the home of Southend United before the season ends. Gulls are already set for one date at Roots Hall on April 26 when they play Leyton Orient in the final of the Essex Senior Cup. Now, after last night's
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Angling: Chris Tarrant...on the line
His catch might not have been a million pounder, but TV quiz host Chris Tarrant was hooked on the action! The TV personality joined a host of celebrities in one of Britain's most prestigious fly-fishing competitions. The 1999 Hanningfield Pro-Am, held
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Soccer: Iron slip up again
Hit by a growing injury crisis, Braintree saw their fast disappearing promotion hopes take another knock with Saturday's third successive home defeat. Deprived of seven regular senior squad members, Iron were forced to make a last minute cancellation
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Soccer: Gooding fury at Southend's slide
Southend United's caretaker boss Mick Gooding blasted his players' performances following their disappointing 1-0 defeat at fellow Third Division strugglers Rochdale last night. Dale eased their own fears of falling through the non-league trapdoor by
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Rugby: Burnham lose derby
Burnham travelled for their last league fixture knowing that they would finish mid table and that Witham were to be the club, whatever the result, to be facing relegation. The first score came from a forwards move by a rumbling Witham pack. However, on
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Angling: Tickets for Bures Lake available
From tomorrow day tickets will be available from the Sudbury Angling Centre, Acton Square, Sudbury, and Haverhill Angling Centre, to fish the LAA's picturesque Bures Lake and three lakes at Glemsford. At £3 per day, and £1.50 for juniors, this provides
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Soccer: Witham fall at Harlow
There were several changes in the Witham side on Saturday due to suspensions, injuries and illness making their task more arduous against a team destined for the Championship. However, although enduring some menacing moments in the first half, Witham
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Rugby: Burnham seconds lose thrilling game at Chelmsford
Burnham seconds enjoyed their journey to Chelmsford which as always brings excellent moments and evenly matched teams, and this match proved no disappointment either. The game produced good passages of play mixed in with some unfortunate apathy, and a
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Rugby: Burnham lose derby
Burnham travelled for their last league fixture knowing that they would finish mid table and that Witham were to be the club, whatever the result, to be facing relegation. The first score came from a forwards move by a rumbling Witham pack. However, on
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Judo: Jason finds the Golden Fleece
Stanway Judo Club turned in their best ever results last Sunday at the AJA National Closed Championships held at Birmingham where over 200 Judoka from all over the country took part. Star of the day was 16 year old Jason Crowhurst who took gold at his
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Witham: Drivers in hole over A12 delays
After weeks of fraying tempers in traffic queues on the A12 drivers were again plagued by delays today. But this time it was a humble manhole cover which caused the chaos. Despite roadworks finishing last week, commuters again were caught in queues after
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Colchester: Orphaned foal gets a new mum
When a delicate foal's mother died just a week after giving birth, stud farmers feared the worst. So fragile was the young filly that it was not expected to survive. But the doubters hadn't reckoned on the dedication of one man - Owen Smith. For hours
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Chafford: Unlucky rider
A heartless thief stole a bike from a woman who had just been knocked over by a hit and run driver. Police say the woman was cycling along Devonshire Road, Chafford Hundred, when she was struck by a car and thrown from her bike, causing some cuts and
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Castle Point: Children join treasure hunt for Easter fun
Youngsters from across Castle Point have been making the most of the Easter break with help from the borough council. Children from three to 14 have been able to take advantage of the fun-filled playschemes being held at two sites in the area, with games
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Braintree: Concern for missing teacher
Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a former teacher who has gone missing from her Braintree home. An Essex Police spokesman said Mary Sheffield, 50, had been staying with her son in Nelson Gardens, Braintree, but had not been seen since Monday
