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Millennium night offer at Southend wine bar
Millennium revellers have been offered another choice of venue in Southend as Yates's Wine Lodge has announced it will open on New Year's Eve until 2am. A survey by the pub chain showed 67 per cent of staff would be prepared to work on the evening of
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Table tennis: Hayes' triple tonic for title race
A Mike Hayes hat-trick inspired Canvey A to a vital victory in the Premier Division of the Southend and District Table Tennis League. The stunning treble, supported by a brace from Ray Murray, helped the second-placed Islanders see off the challenge of
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New homes for Colchester
New Town in Colchester is being geared up for its biggest single new housing development since the First World War. The parcel of land earmarked for the estate is the former Carter Saunders scrapyard off Magdalen Street. It is on the market "for offers
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Judo: Joshua's golden display
Joshua Goodacre, 15, fulfilled a lifetime ambition when he won the gold medal for the Boys Under 16's event in the National Judo Championships which were held in Birmingham. Joshua, from Little Baddow, joined Bicknacre Judo Club when he was six-years
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Ice Hockey: Chieftains too hot for the Chill
Sunday's's match was one which Swindon Chill had to win to keep their slim hopes of making the final alive, while for Chieftains, a win was necessary to keep their fine recent run going. Chieftains tested Ken Wotherspoon in the Swindon net several times
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Vandals plague Billericay park
Police are investigating a spate of vandalism plaguing Billericay's Lake Meadows after youths struck once more. The park's bowling green, putting greens and cricket wicket were damaged during the late-night attack Four windows in an outbuilding were also
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£2m facelift set to change Southend skyline
Work will begin next month on a £2 million revamp of two town centre tower blocks. The scheme - dubbed Town Centre 2000 - has already seen the 15-story high Chiltern and Pennine blocks get a major facelift. Workers from the Connaught Group will begin
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Police car lands on roof in five-car smash
A full investigation was under way today after a police car responding to a suspected burglary crashed and landed on its roof. Two Mercedes, worth more than £22,000 each, were badly damaged as well as a van and another car in the accident on the seafront
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Angry Hadleigh residents slam 'teen village'
Plans for a teen village on Hadleigh's war memorial ground were today back in the melting pot after the scheme was attacked by angry residents. Almost 100 people packed into a public meeting to call for the idea to be abandoned because they believe the
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Yachting: Crouch clubs success down to good organisation
Jo Barker, the first lady commodore of any club on the river Crouch, has signed off at the end of her two-year reign with the Crouch Yacht Club in the knowledge that the club is in probably its most healthy state for years. She hands over to the new commodore
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Thugs wreck disabled man's holiday plans
Thugs have left a disabled man housebound after slashing the tyres on his car and wrecking his holiday plans. Brian Wright, 57, of Rickstones Road, Witham, was devastated when he discovered two tyres on his car were wrecked by vandals. He said: "I was
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Children in peril on Colchester building site
Children as young as five are getting on to a dangerous building site after vandals pulled down the security fence. They have been playing with lumps of metal and timber on land earmarked for a health clinic on the Greenstead estate, Colchester. A length
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Maldon firm thanks employees with Paris trip
Kind bosses at an Essex firm have decided to treat their employees to a birthday bash - April in Paris! The surprise gift was made by heads at Lynfield Finishers based at the Heybridge House industrial estate, Maldon, to celebrate the firm's 25th birthday
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Wickford residents' fury as trees are uprooted
Fuming residents are fighting to save their picturesque street after the council began pulling up willow trees. Workers told locals they had no choice but to rip up the mature trees in West Beech Avenue, Wickford. Residents said they were told it was
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Soccer: 10-man Blues show their mettle
A gritty backs-to-the-wall performance from brave Southend United ensured the ten-man Shrimpers picked up a valuable league point at Mansfield Town on Saturday. The Seasiders shut up shop, following defender Martyn Booty's controversial sending off in
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Prodigy pay tribute to fan
Top band Prodigy are to pay their respects to a fan who died after being attacked in a pub brawl. Karl Morris, 23, suffered a fractured skull in a fight outside the Queen's Arms in Great Cornard, Sudbury, on Good Friday and died the next day. A track
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Man asks Basildon police 'Who am I?'
A man suffering from amnesia was today being treated by psychiatric staff at Basildon Hospital while police try to find out who he is. The man, in his 40s walked into Grays police station saying he could not remember his name or where he came from. He
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Firefighters avert Wickford chemical inferno
Disaster was averted when a fire broke out at a Wickford factory containing highly flammable chemicals. Police sent four cars after they learned chemicals could be involved in the fire and were on standby to evacuate residents. Five drums containing the
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Cricket: Essex face champions
Essex commence the 1999 County Championship season tomorrow, and their opening match could hardly be more difficult, as they meet last year's champions Leicestershire at Chelmsford in a four day game. Essex will be captained for the first time by Ronnie
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Southend Dad grew his own cannabis
Hard-up Simon Barber decided grow his own cannabis to save cash, a court heard. The father of one, escaped a prison sentence after a raid at his home revealed 35 cannabis plants specialist growing equipment. Barber, of Treecot Drive, Leigh, pleaded guilty
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Owner's anger after farmer shoots dog
A distraught pet owner has criticised a farmer who shot her dog dead for killing two chickens. Martina Linch, of Easthorpe Road, Easthorpe, has questioned his action. Her husky was found dead on land in a different village just before Easter. A police
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Midwives' baby joy causes health authority headache
An unexpected baby boom is on the cards at St John's Hospital, Chelmsford, after 16 of its midwives fell pregnant and is causing health bosses a headache. And now there is an even greater air of excitement in the maternity wards as 12 midwives prepare
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Rivenhall: Cash payout over Railtrack workers
Residents who were said to be subjected to anti-social behaviour from railway workmen have been awarded £2,000 compensation. It was announced at a Rivenhall Parish Council meeting that Railtrack were awarding the pay-out. Complaints against the workmen
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Essex brothers top rich list with £113 million
Two brothers who arrived in this country with just £5 in their pockets have been named among the richest Asians in Britain. Vijay and Patel of Benfleet - who with his brother Bhikhu is worth £113 million - run an Essex-based business that has been ranked
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Customs and Excise set to axe 20 Southend jobs
Around 20 jobs are to be axed at Southend's Customs and Excise branch as part of a national shake-up for the organisation. Bosses have reassured workers in Victoria Avenue the posts will be lost through natural wastage with no compulsory redundancies.
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No-one charged with teenager shooting
No-one will be charged in connection with a shooting that left a teenager with brain damage. Richard Bryant, 13, was shot in the head on January 4. He had been playing war games with his friends at the back of Park Square West, Jaywick. A 14-year-old
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Women's soccer: Table topping Chelmsford put 12 past Norwich
Chelmsford City made the long journey to Norfolk for a mid-morning kick off on Sunday and recorded a resounding victory on a bumpy pitch to stay top of the league. A superb display of passing football by City saw them dominate from the opening whistle
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Table Tennis: Lorestas loses a thriller
Chelmsford champion Lorestas Trumpauskas had to be content with the runners-up spot in the mens singles at the Essex Closed tournament at the BATTS club in Harlow over the Easter weekend. He lost a thrilling three game final 22-20 in the third to Dagenham's
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Soccer: Chelmsford aim to bounce back
Chelmsford City manager Gary Bellamy is confident his side will bounce back with extra determination to beat lowly Andover in their Dr Martens League Southern Division match at New Lodge on Saturday. After what Bellamy described as "a dreadful all round
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Running: Ray completes his 20th marathon
Raymond Challis, one of The Grange Farm Trotters' most experienced runners, travelled across the Channel last weekend to take part in his first race outside the UK. Ray, along with 18,000 other runners, took part in the Paris Marathon which takes place
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Cycling: Times are improving by the week
There were some fast times in the St Ives '10' on Saturday, which resulted in a win for Stourbridge's Barry Chailey, in 19 minutes 39 seconds. His clubmate Roger Iddles, was third in 19.44, with Leo's Neil Rothwell runner-up in 19.48. Chelmer Cycling
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Ice Hockey: Three out of three for Chelmsford
Chelmsford Chieftains made it three play-off wins out of three with back to back wins over Swindon Chill at the weekend. The results mean that if Solihull drop just one point next weekend in their games against Swindon and Chieftains, then the Essex based
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Canoeing: Mick and Mike's creditable finish
The Easter weekend saw the Chelmsford Canoe Club competing at two marathon events and one sprint regatta. These were the annual Devizes to Westminster 125 mile non-stop canoe race, the Elmbridge Junior Half Marathon and the Richmond Sprint Regatta. For
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Dovercourt student dies in fall
A rugby player has died while at a sports festival in the Isle of Man. James Callender, 20, of Main Road, Dovercourt, fell from an upper window at the Modwena Hotel, Loch Promenade, Douglas. Police said he landed on the footway and was treated at the
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Detail revealed on Canvey care home project
Developers of a controversial home for patients with mental health problems today revealed more details of the scheme. Moat Housing Group has submitted a proposal to Castle Point Council to build the facility on disused land near Long Road, Canvey. The
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Langham residents launch gipsy vigil
Villagers are banding together to keep a round-the-clock watch over a field they fear could be invaded by travellers. The residents of Langham suspect a group of gipsies are planning to settle on a site off Wick Road. They have drawn up a rota and are
