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Canvey: Fury over 2am pub extension
Furious residents yesterday vowed to fight for action against "unbearable noise" after a pub was granted consent to open until the early hours of the morning. Castle Point Council agreed the upstairs music bar in the Haystack pub in Furtherwick Road,
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Braintree: Anti-social tenants to be outlawed
Council housing in the Braintree district could be withheld from applicants guilty of anti-social behaviour. Under the terms of a new scheme applicants can be 'fined' by suspension from the housing list for periods from six months to up to several years
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Holland-on-Sea: Thieves steal wheelchair
Thieves have stolen a disabled man's electric wheelchair. Alf Harrison, 76, of Chamley Court, Holland-on-Sea, was at The Tavern in the town with his son-in-law Michael Bennett when the theft happened. The wheelchair, worth about £1,000, had been left
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Cricket round-up: Halstead rattle up new record score
Halstead racked up a new record score for the league when they smashed an almighty total of 441 for five off 45 overs in their 1st XI League Cup clash against nine-man Achilles. The cup holders, whose top side now play in the East Anglian Premier League
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Braintree: Undercover fight against dog mess
Undercover patrols armed with walkie-talkies are being drafted in to combat the dog mess menace. Braintree Council wants to clean up its streets and make the district a dog dirt-free zone. Last year its officers had to deal with more than 40 tonnes of
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Bocking: Memories shared at Resting Seat House
Shared memories of Braintree and Bocking, plus a packed diary of social and educational activities are all on the agenda at Resting Seat House. The sheltered accommodation scheme in Bocking is now home to 10 older people since its complete refurbishment
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20mph speed limit for Rochford?
A 20 mph speed limit could be imposed in Rochford, it has been revealed. The reduction from 30 mph in the town centre is just one of a package of measures put forward by county highways chiefs to improve the town for residents, motorists and pedestrians
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Clacton: Tourists' rescue drama
Friends were yesterday anxiously waiting to hear if six Clacton holidaymakers were involved in a dramatic cable car rescue in Norway. A group of passengers from the Splendour of the Seas cruise ship were stranded for almost eight hours on two cable cars
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Braintree police 'struggling to cope with number of travellers'
Top police chiefs have claimed they are struggling to cope with "overwhelming" numbers of travellers swamping the Braintree district. Speaking at a packed meeting of the Essex Police Community Consultative Group in Braintree on Monday night, Supt Peter
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Colchester: Drivers ignore bus-only road restriction
Cars are blatantly driving down a new bus-only lane in Colchester. At one point yesterday the new 24-hour lane in North Station Road was gridlocked with illegal vehicles. There are clear signs on the road showing cars are banned but some drivers are ignoring
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Billericay: New probe into MP's interests
Billericay MP Teresa Gorman is being investigated for a second time by MPs, following allegations she failed to declare business interests to Parliament. The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards confirmed the committee was looking into the Tory MP's
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Billericay: £160,000 payout for back injury
A Billericay man who twice tried to take his own life following a work accident has won almost £160,000 in compensation. Father-of-two Alan Cox had endured a miserable time since the May 1995 accident left him suffering from severe back pain. He felt
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Cricket: Ian's drive for the top
Howzat! There cannot be many county cricketers who can claim to have been given out leg before coal bucket or caught in the outfield by a vase. Essex opening batsman Ian Flanagan can. And the cricket crazy Colchester left-hander is equally at home whether
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Colchester: Phyllis saw 1923 fireman disaster
An elderly woman today told how she watched the only Colchester firefighter killed in the line of duty fall to his death. Phyllis Whittaker was just nine years old and on a birthday outing to Colchester on the fateful day, July 31, 1923. She had travelled
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Colchester parking jumping the gun?
A row erupted today as Essex County Council wrongly announced Colchester wanted to be a national pilot area for extra parking taxes. Terry Sutton, chairman of Colchester Council's planning and transportation committee, said: "The county council has jumped
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Laindon: Roll those dice for a new car
A family will drive away in a new Nissan Micra - if they roll their dice right at a fun day to raise £20,000 for a Laindon community hall. The Steepleview Community Association is hoping the event, between 11am and 4pm on Sunday, will bring them a step
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Castle Point: Our Barney's top dog
Meet Mr Handsome. That is the title rescued dog, Barney, bounded home with from the Castle Point Show after melting the hearts of judges. Barney, believed to be two years old and a cross between a border collie and a St Bernard, also collected a string
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Canvey: Mum's waterbomb terror
A distraught mum today told how she feared she had gone blind after hooligans threw a water bomb in her face. Elizabeth Methven, 27, was left with two black and swollen eyes and temporary blindness after the unprovoked attack in Long Road, Canvey. The
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Angling: Wet and wild for Basildon
Basildon and District Angling Society ventured to Oxfordshire for their latest match when they fished the river Thames at Bensons Marina. 17 anglers took the club coach to the river and found the weather to be wet and miserable for most of the day. However
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Soccer: Injury-hit Campbell has Blues' striker role firmly in his sights
Crocked Southend United striker Neil Campbell has been using his summer holiday to fight his way back to fitness. The 22-year-old hitman, who joined Blues from Scarborough for £15,000 last season, has been continually plagued by injuries ever since he
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Cricket: Nasser's notebook
I don't need vice-skipper I won't be starting my England career with a vice-captain and, to be honest, although it's a position I've had in the past, it's not one that's needed. I think I've made it clear by now that I intend to be very much my own man
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Boxing: 'Rusty' Smith shows mettle
Georgie Smith shook off self-confessed ring-rust to unleash an emphatic finish, then promised to be even stronger for his British title bid next month. Smith, 28, stopped journeyman Shaun O'Neill after finding his rhythm in the second round, and said:
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Soccer: Parnell in charge at Tiptree
Tiptree United Football Club have appointed Steve Parnell to the position of first team manager with the Club. Parnell will take over the running of the club's Jewson League Division One team following the resignation of Keith Newman at the end of last
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Cricket: No more sides left unbeaten
There are no longer any teams cherishing an unbeaten record in the Osborne League. The last three were sent tumbling at the weekend with defeats for Cressing in division three, Hatfield Peverel in division four and fifth division Real Oddies. What's more
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Little Clacton: Lorry blaze blocks bypass
A busy road was closed for two hours after a dustcart caught fire. Smoke billowed across the Little Clacton bypass and traffic came to a standstill. The dustcart driver was on his way to the dump at 10.30am yesterday when the fire started. It is thought
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Colchester: Robbed pensioner given cash gift
A good Samaritan has come forward to help a pensioner too afraid to go out because she was robbed of her week's money. A mystery man has given the 77-year-old victim a substantial amount of cash to make up for the money taken. He decided on the generous
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Pub firm pulls out of Frinton deal
Controversial plans for Frinton's first town centre pub are not to go ahead after all. Brewery giants J D Wetherspoon confirmed today they had pulled out of the hard-fought bid. The shock announcement comes after months of campaigning by protesters at
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Wickford: Canon backs bid for new school
The fight for a new junior school in Wickford was today stronger than ever, as church education bosses offered their backing. Mums urged diocesan director of education, Canon Peter Hartley, to help them find extra places for junior pupils in the town.
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Ticket rush for Star Wars fans
Cinemas across Essex are ready to deal with the rush for tickets for the opening night of the new Star Wars film. Fired-up fans today begin the final countdown to the moment they can secure all important tickets to early screenings of the prequel when
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Derek fights fowl play...
JANE O'CONNELL talks to Derek Chittenden, who rescues wounded birds -- and finds this caring man is far from cagey about his work From the front, Derek Chittenden's modest Pitsea bungalow looks just like any other. At the back, it's all a-twitter with
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Perfect day for Maldon
The people of Maldon took to the streets on Saturday, celebrating the long and proud history of their town with the first-ever Town Fair. Thousands of people packed the High Street, which was closed to traffic from Market Hill to Butt Lane, throughout
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Southend: On the move? Don't bank on it!
Confused? You will be! Bank bosses were baffled when new signs went up outside their branch. The old Lloyds bank on the High Street, Southend, suddenly ended up in Victoria Avenue, according to the new sign. The re-branding was due to be completed yesterday
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Chelmsford: Lesley to cash in on car's link with royalty
The proud owner of a 1968 Morris Minor saloon is on for a right royal pay day - after an MOT discovered the motor had a regal pedigree. Lesley Wheeler, of Chelmsford, bought the car for a little over £1,000 a year ago but after spotting the name of a
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Month-long nightmare over as Colchester families reunited with girls
Two Colchester schoolgirls who sparked a police search when they ran away almost a month ago have been reunited with their families. Police found Marnie Aldridge and Katherine Barham on Monday at a hostel in Enfield in Middlesex. They were brought back
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Soccer: Noble act for Maldon
Maldon Town's leading goalscorer last season Tommy Noble has signed a new one-year deal with the club. Delighted manager Ben Embery said: "I'm very happy Tommy has signed. It's a big, big plus for us. "He scored something like 27 goals last season and
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Soccer: No Colchester bid to bring in Brad
Colchester United will not make new moves to bring free agent Bradley Allen back to Layer Road. The striker, who was on loan at the U's last season, has just been released by Charlton and is currently interesting Peterborough, Walsall and Grimsby. But
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Judge halts Basildon defendant's case to watch tennis
Jurors were stunned when a judge adjourned a case for six months - so he could go and watch Wimbledon! Basildon defendant David Hunter must now wait until December before his case is heard, because the judge could not resist the temptation of prized tickets
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Rayleigh: 'Just my job' says hero rescue cop
A hero policeman who saved a teenager from drowning in the sea off Southend said yesterday he only did what was necessary. PC Graham Warboys, of Rayleigh traffic police, played down his daring rescue which saved the life of the youngster. He said: "It
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Southend: Means testing for elderly on the way
Pensioners and the disabled are among those who could face means testing as part of an overhaul of social services charging in Southend. Councillors have provisionally backed moves to introduce the new system, based on a client's ability to pay. Currently
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A130 bypass campaign stops for festival
Glastonbury brought mass protesting against the new A130 bypass to a temporary halt as eco-warriors took time out to enjoy the festival. The group of green campaigners, camped out in treetops at Gorse Wood in Rettendon, saw its numbers deplete while the
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Dovercourt: Claire's new lease of life - thanks to her dad
Student Claire Rogers has been given a new lease of life after her dad Paul donated one of his kidneys to her. Claire, 20, was diagnosed with kidney problems in November 1996. Doctors told her the organs would continue to function for about three years
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Cricket: Baker puts the Burnham boys through their paces
Last Tuesday saw a good turn out of players as Burnham Rugby Club starts to prepare itself for the coming 1999/2000 season. The coaching was taken by Co-ordinator of Coach and Club Captain, Ian Baker, who put the players through their paces after the
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Basketball: Maldon cock-a-hoop
Maldon District Council have announced the successful allocation of two basketball goals by the Lottery Sports Fund. The two goals will shortly be installed at the multi-games area at the Dengie Hundred Sports Centre, Burnham-on-Crouch. Securing the new
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Cricket: Half-century of service for John
John Wright is halfway to his 50th century and it has taken a good deal longer than the previous 49 accumulated by one of the most stylish and prolific run-getters in club cricket. Wright made his second team debut for Colchester and East Essex 50 years
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Soccer: Keeper tops Colchester's wanted list
Management and club officials returned to Layer Road yesterday to set about securing a new goalkeeper for Colchester United. Assistant manager Steve Whitton said a keeper was the U's top priority with the new Nationwide League season only five weeks away
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Southend: Terror of double rapist
A rapist who struck twice in Southend in the space of just two hours will be sentenced next month. Burly Michael Mason, 26, of Weston Road, Southend, subjected two women to terrifying ordeals as they walked home alone. The rapes sparked a massive manhunt
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Rochford: Care home to be bulldozed
A former old people's home could be reduced to a pile of rubble. The future of the Bungalow in Rochford hangs in the balance today as Essex County Council decides what to do with it. The building, just off North Street in the town centre, has stood empty
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Eclipse spectacle could hurt eyes
These are not the latest fashion shades, but essential wear for anyone keen to watch a blinding spectacle - the solar eclipse on Wednesday August 11. They are modelled here by Southend Planetarium lecturer Mike Culley, who told of the dangers of staring
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Canvey: Cheque fraud alert
This is the face of a man wanted by police on suspicion of stealing hundreds of thousands of pounds from building societies - including one on Canvey. Police today released the picture after linking deceptions in Canvey and Rayleigh with others across
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Cricket: Six-wicket Such revives Essex
Essex did well to restrict Lancashire to a total of 298-8 on the opening day of their county championship match at Old Trafford after the home side had been 222-2 at one stage. Essex were indebted to Peter Such, who finished with six for 136, his best
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School sports: Saints' sights are set high
While the two Southend Highs continued the overall domination they've enjoyed for many years at the senior schools Borough Sports athletic championships at Garon's Park, St Bernards continued the giant strides they have made in recent years on the girls
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Cricket: Braintree fall to Maldon
MALDON I.........................................292-3 BRAINTREE I..........................255 all out (Maldon won by 37 runs) (Jaygate Homes Two Counties Championship Division Two) Looking to maintain their 100 per cent record on Saturday, Braintree
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Cricket: Another 50 up for John
The Castle Park scoreboard records 50 as Colchester and East Essex stalwart John Wright celebrates his half century with the club. Wright, of Great Horkesley, was one of the most prolific run-scorers in Essex club cricket and played for more than 30 years
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Cricket: Leaders inflict heavy defeat
Colchester and East Essex slipped to fourth place in the Shepherd Neame Essex League first division after a heavy defeat at the hands of leaders Chelmsford. They were put into bat on a wicket of uneven bounce. However, both Simon Wild (42) and John Butcher
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Cricket: Brittle batting to blame
Halstead suffered their first defeat in the East Anglian Premier League away to title contenders Cambridge St Giles. Brittle batting was the reason for Halstead's downfall and St Giles are now threatening to turn the championship chase into a two-horse
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Thorpe: Leonard is village's new lord of manor
Thorpe's new Lord of the Manor today admitted he had not seen his new village yet - but promised that would change. Dr Leonard Henderson, 78, of Southgate, London, paid thousands of pounds for a title that has virtually no power. But he is more than happy
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Colchester: 'We're happy daughters are home'
The families of two runaway Colchester schoolgirls today told of their happiness to have them home. Fourteen-year-olds Marnie Aldridge and Katherine Barham, both pupils at Philip Morant School, were reunited with their families yesterday after they were
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Phil to head the united voice of Essex disability
Disabled rights campaigner Phil Miller has been appointed the first director of the Essex Coalition of Disabled People, which plans to open offices in Witham by the autumn. Phil, who has been an active disabled people's rights campaigner for many years
