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Thundersley: Barn destroyed as straw blazes
Fire investigators were yesterday trying to find out what caused 30 tonnes of hay to go up in smoke. A barn in Windermere Road, Thundersley, was completely destroyed by the blaze. Two engines were originally called to the barn on Tuesday afternoon but
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Cricket: Peters wants regular Essex first team place
After his first full year in county cricket last season, Stephen Peters was hoping to build on the experiences gained, in what was a difficult year for every player at the county, and launch his career this season. A talented batsman, the 20 year old
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Basildon: 'Serb died in my arms'
A Basildon pupil turned soldier has told how he cradled a dying man horribly disfigured by an explosive in Kosovo. Trooper Rob Hayden wrote to his former teacher, Steve Nash, at Barstable School to relate his horrific experiences in the war zone. He told
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Chelmsford: Kathryn is an African Queen Mother
A university graduate returned from Africa with more than souvenirs - she came back with a royal title. Kathryn Prosser, 25, of Maldon Road, Chelmsford, spent six months working in Ghana after flying out in January. But she did not realise how grateful
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Rowhedge: Smoking law 'will kill pubs'
Rowhedge landlord John Smith has written to the Prime Minister to vent his anger at a proposed anti-smoking law which he claims could close his pub for good. Mr Smith has run Ye Olde Albion on Rowhedge quayside for 13 years but fears for his livelihood
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Rowhedge: Smoking law 'will kill pubs'
Rowhedge landlord John Smith has written to the Prime Minister to vent his anger at a proposed anti-smoking law which he claims could close his pub for good. Mr Smith has run Ye Olde Albion on Rowhedge quayside for 13 years but fears for his livelihood
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Clacton: Children play in field fires
Children have been running through fields of flaming grass and corn - after setting it alight themselves, according to police in Clacton. Clacton police yesterday warned the youngsters to put a stop to their dangerous game before someone is seriously
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Colchester: Special mass for bomb victim Andrea
Tears were shed as the family and friends of Soho nail bomb victim Andrea Dykes gathered to pay their last respects. A special mass was held yesterday at a Colchester Catholic chapel before Andrea's funeral today at St Mary's Church, Wivenhoe. Andrea's
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Athletics: Tim has mixed fortunes
One young Braintree athlete experienced the highs and lows of sporting emotions at the English Schools' Championships at Bury St Edmunds on Friday and Saturday. In his heat of the Junior Boys 100m Tim Ashford, 14, of Helena Romanes School, Great Dunmow
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Golf: Open date for Jon
A member of The Essex Golf and Country Club has qualified for the British Open at Carnoustie. Jon Bevan hit two rounds of 68 at the Montrose course to qualify by the skin of his teeth for the prestigious event. His six-under par total saw him qualify
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Cricket: England call-up for young Essex duo
Colchester's Youth World Cup winners Ian Flanagan and Graham Napier have been included in England's Under-19 cricket squad to play Australia this summer. The Essex teenagers have been England regulars for a couple of years and were key members of the
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Athletics: Promotion beckons for Braintree
Saturday saw the Braintree Mens' Athletics team travel to Portsmouth for their fifth match of the season in division three of the Southern Mens' League. This was potentially the toughest fixture of the season against Ipswich (fourth in the table, just
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Bowls: Seddon's pairs dream still alive
South Benfleet's John Seddon may have lost his bid to retain the fours at the Midland Bank Southend Men's Open Bowls Tournament, but his hopes of landing the pairs title were alive on Tuesday. He beat Thorpe Bay's R Pearson 32-7 in the pairs to compensate
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Soccer: It's all change for the Dragons
A new era has dawned at Ryman League club Wivenhoe Town after the club's board was given a major overhaul. And the changes have convinced player-manager Julian Hazel to withdraw his transfer request. After more than 20 years as club chairman, Dave Whymark
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Angling round-up: Morley the merrier after Doggetts blitz...
Richard Morley and friends Stephen Brownley and Collin Williams enjoyed an excellent float fishing trip on the south bank of Rochford's Doggetts fishery. Part of their catch consisted of nine bream for 38lb, seven tench totalling 28lb plus an unspecified
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Cricket: Nasser's notebook
We certainly come to Southchurch Park in confident mood following our tremendous Championship success in Wales last weekend. I have to be honest and say that hosts Glamorgan were a bit below par, but it's my belief that our performance in the match generally
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Showjumping: Lisa's five-star show
Following a sixth place at the Young Rider Championship at Bramham, Yorkshire Ramsden Heath's Lisa Maynard, 20, has been selected for the Young rider long List. She will attend the European Young Rider Championship in Necame Ireland in September with
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Motorsport: Disappointing debut for Jonathan
Jonathan Tee, Brentwood's budding Formula racing champion back on British tracks after a sparkling year as a Elf La Filiere graduate, had a disappointing debut at Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. Track spray closed down vision to less than a metre and
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Soccer: Aspinall named as Colchester team captain
Warren Aspinall was officially installed as Colchester United's new team captain on Monday. And David Gregory is to be the U's new club captain. They replace former skipper Richard Wilkins who asked to go on the transfer list three weeks ago. Layer Road
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Are Braintree people the ugliest in England?
A new travel book is set to spark outrage for labelling townsfolk "the ugliest collection of people in the UK outside Wales." Freelance journalist Bill Murphy has launched a scathing attack on Braintree and its women in his debut novel due out at Christmas
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Wickford: Thieves driven off the rails
Wickford railway station's car park is set to be redesigned in an attempt to combat car crime. CCTV and patrolling security officers have already been brought in to the station to wipe out car-related crimes. Motorists who leave valuables on display in
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Canvey: Plastic pool burst shock
A frantic mother thought her son had been killed when she found him lying motionless after a paddling pool burst. Thankfully, David Spears, ten, of Stafford Walk, Canvey, suffered no lasting injury, but his mother Lorraine, 43, is worried a younger child
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Benfleet: Has anyone seen our tortoise?
Come back George, we miss you. This is the plea from Sylvia and Jim Bevan, frantically searching for their beloved tortoise who disappeared after 40 years as a family pet. Now they are offering a reward for his safe return. The couple from Benfleet were
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Witham: U-turn will not stop lights plan
The brains behind a plan to light a section of riverside have made a U-turn. Witham Youth Council has withdrawn support for plans to light the town's River Walk - despite suggesting the scheme. Town councillors were shocked when they were told delegates
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Essex funds still on way to Kosovo
Charities sending aid to Albania and Kosovo are still coordinating fundraising efforts as UN peacekeepers try to restore stability in the Balkans. Bob Finch, chairman of 999 to Albania, said contact is being kept with organisations and a working party
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Cricket: Billericay fall to Fives
BILLERICAY I..................................195-8 FIVES & HERONIANS I.................196-2 (Fives won by eight wickets) (Shepherd Neame Essex League) An already depleted Billericay side were struck further blows when two players were forced to
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Cressing: Coat hanger challenge
Amateur archaeologists are being given the chance to search for rare finds - with a wire coat hanger. The time team at Cressing Temple wants visitors to carry out the ancient art of dowsing in a bid to unearth new historical finds. The search is on to
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Cricket round-up: Seamer gives Essex the edge at Southchurch Park
On a day when Stuart Law won the season's race to be the first in the country to record 1,000 first class runs it was Ricky Anderson who claimed the major honours as Essex dominated Middlesex at Southchurch Park. The 22-year-old seamer destroyed the middle
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Hockey: Eastern boys show how it's done
The East U19 boys hockey team showed the rest of the country how to win. Taking part in the Regional U19 competition held at the King Edward High School in Birmingham over the weekend, they proved their worth and walked off with the title and trophy.
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Cycling: Gary and Mick excel at 25 miles
Gary Glenister and Mick Scott of the Essex Roads Cycling Club recorded their season's best time at 25 miles to date when taking third place in the ECCA 25 mile Tandem Championship. They recorded 59m 6s on the A13/A128 based course on Sunday. Bill Thomas
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Soccer: Waddy hails show to silence critics
Delighted boss Mick Wadsworth said he hoped last night's impressive U's display against Norwich went a long way towards silencing the critics who have condemned his summer clear-out at Layer Road. He said: "There are those who felt I had gone too far
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Athletics: Promotion beckons for Braintree
Saturday saw the Braintree Mens' Athletics team travel to Portsmouth for their fifth match of the season in division three of the Southern Mens' League. This was potentially the toughest fixture of the season against Ipswich (fourth in the table, just
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Tennis: Junior season swings into action
As the school holidays approach, so does the junior tennis tournament season, and the first major event in the county is the Save & Prosper Essex Open, which is being held from August 2 to 7. Last year the event attracted an unprecedented 370 competitors
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Cycling: Lorna has her best time for two years
The weather is proving to be a deciding factor in this year's cycle racing programme. The recent heatwave with strong winds is causing entrants to decide either not to start or, after reporting to the timekeeper, finding that the conditions are so oppressive
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Wickford: Alert to dangers of road fuel spill
Wickford Police have spearheaded proposals for a new campaign to make motorists aware of the dangers to other road users of diesel fuel spilt onto roads. The idea was sparked by discussions with local motorcycle enthusiasts -- and it is an issue felt
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Harold Hill: Campaigners' pitch battle
Public park footballers limbering up for the 'big kick-off' at Harold Hill this autumn may be in for a shock. Pitches due to reopen a year ago at Central Park may still not be ready for the start of the new season, after a Thames Water project to dig
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Brentwood: Airport increase raises crash fears
The go-ahead for even more aircraft to use the overcrowded skies above Brentwood and Ongar has been condemned by local MP Eric Pickles. His attack comes after a series of near-misses have heightened safety fears. The decision by Transport Minister Glenda
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Wickford: Warning over drugs menace
The shock discovery of a teenager thought to be planning to peddle drugs has prompted Wickford police to step up the battle against the evil menace threatening schools. Officers say they are prepared to respond rapidly to the issues raised after the 14
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Ongar: School chiefs slam poster
Education bosses have hit back at what they condemned as a "misleading" flyposter criticising a village school. John Fredericks, chairman of the governors of High Ongar primary School, has sent a letter to parents of all 114 pupils after the anonymous
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Basildon: Go-ahead for hospitals 200-bed plan
The latest stage in a multi-million pound revamp of Basildon Hospital has been given the green light by councillors. The hospital's plans for a new 200 bed in-patient block was given outline planning permission last week by Basildon Council, the latest
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Maldon: Ancient coins declared national treasure
Iron age coins which were thought to be more than 2,000 years old have been declared national treasure. The gold coins were found in the Maldon area in March by metal detecting expert David Mann. He reported the find to Colchester Museum. Curator of archeology
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Southend Council trailing in millennium bug hunt
Southend Council is trailing behind a neighbouring authority when it comes to being computer ready for the year 2000. Work on Civic Centre computer systems needs to stay on track if it is to beat the millennium bug. The only south Essex council which
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Colchester: Patient falls to death
A patient has fallen to his death from a first-floor balcony at Colchester General Hospital. The 72-year-old man from the Colchester area was pronounced dead at about 6am yesterday after the incident outside Dedham ward. He had been admitted to the hospital
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Will fraud allegation: Court told Annie had few friends
The woman whose £1.8 million will is the centre of an alleged fraud was a private person with few close friends, a court heard. Annie Kay, 83, was an accomplished pianist who had become stooped and lost most of her mobility as she became older, her friend
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New post office for Rayleigh
A three-year battle to improve post office facilities in Rayleigh town centre has been won, with the announcement a new counter service is to open in the High Street. Residents have called for better facilities in the town since the main post office closed
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Clacton: Couple lead children to safety from blaze
A social club owner and his wife were yesterday praised after they got their family to safety as their home was ravaged by fire. Bob and Yvonne Holmes smelt smoke in their flat above Clacton Social Club, in Wellesley Road, Clacton. They made sure their
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Soccer: Key men missing for Colchester friendly
Colchester United were expected to be without three key players when they entertained East Anglian First Division neighbours Norwich City in a pre-season friendly at Layer Road last night. Newly-installed team and club captains Warren Aspinall and David
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Soccer: It's all change for the Dragons
A new era has dawned at Ryman League club Wivenhoe Town after the club's board was given a major overhaul. And the changes have convinced player-manager Julian Hazel to withdraw his transfer request. After more than 20 years as club chairman, Dave Whymark
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Soccer: Key men missing for Colchester friendly
Colchester United were expected to be without three key players when they entertained East Anglian First Division neighbours Norwich City in a pre-season friendly at Layer Road last night. Newly-installed team and club captains Warren Aspinall and David
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Soccer: Swifts start at home to Hitchin
With the Ryman League Premier Division fixtures for the forthcoming season having been announced, Heybridge Swifts have been handed some interesting opening fixtures. They start the season with a home match against newly promoted Hitchin Town on August
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Soccer: Home start for north Essex sides
The opening fixtures for the Ryman League have been announced and all north Essex sides have home games to kick-off their new season. On the opening day, August 14, premier division Heybridge Swifts entertain Hitchin before travelling to Enfield three
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School sports: Sweyne in seven heaven
Sweyne Park, Rayleigh, reigned supreme in the Castle Point and Rochford Schools' year seven rounders tournament, staged at King John, Thundersley. They won from Benfleet's Appleton with Rochford school King Edmund third and FitzWimarc, Rayleigh, fourth
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Cricket: Sainsbury stars in Rayne win
Rankins...................................................204-9 Rayne .......................................................207-4 (Rayne won by six wickets) (T. Rippon League Division Four) Rayne extended their winning run to four games with Saturday's
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Cricket: Dons victorious over bogey side
CLACTON II.................210-5 MALDON II...................211-2 (Maldon won by eight wickets) On a sunny afternoon, Maldon registered a fine win over Clacton, who in past years have proved to be a bogey side for the Dons. With a flat dry pitch, to
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Bowls: County fall to Prittlewell four
The Prittlewell quartet of Phil Bowyer, son Malcolm, Ken Adams and Brian Adderley gave home fans plenty to cheer about when play started in the fours competition at the Midland Bank-sponsored Southend Men's Open Bowls Tournament at Priory Park on Monday
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Wickford: Airgun thugs killed my cat
A distraught woman is warning pet owners to watch out after her cat had to be put down following an air rifle attack. Jacqueline Coleman's cat Patch crawled home dragging his legs behind him after being struck by three pellets. She rushed him to the veterinary
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Colchester: Firemen free trapped terrier
A tunnelling terrier called Arnie sparked a rescue operation when he was trapped for 24 hours under five feet of topsoil. Emergency services were called to free him after the hole he dug collapsed on top of him. Owner Lynne Pullen heard her two-year-old
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Basildon: 'Serb died in my arms'
A Basildon pupil turned soldier has told how he cradled a dying man horribly disfigured by an explosive in Kosovo. Trooper Rob Hayden wrote to his former teacher, Steve Nash, at Barstable School to relate his horrific experiences in the war zone. He told
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Southend: Sewage shock for diners
Overflowing sewers on Southend seafront are ruining business and are a disgrace to the town, traders claimed yesterday. Caterers on Western Esplanade, near Pier Hill claim raw sewage has been leaking from a manhole cover at the bottom of the cliffs for
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Southend: Sewage shock for diners
Overflowing sewers on Southend seafront are ruining business and are a disgrace to the town, traders claimed yesterday. Caterers on Western Esplanade, near Pier Hill claim raw sewage has been leaking from a manhole cover at the bottom of the cliffs for
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Wickford: Airgun thugs killed my cat
A distraught woman is warning pet owners to watch out after her cat had to be put down following an air rifle attack. Jacqueline Coleman's cat Patch crawled home dragging his legs behind him after being struck by three pellets. She rushed him to the veterinary
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School's out for summer!
There are two words that strike terror into the hearts of parents over the six-week summer holiday: "I'm bored." They usually occur five minutes after leaving the school gate for the last time in July, and are repeated at frequent intervals until September
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Canvey: BP told to probe smells
An oil refinery which may be responsible for a foul stench over Canvey has been ordered to investigate the possible cause. BP's oil refinery at Coryton has been served with an enforcement notice by the Environment Agency forcing staff to look into the
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Colchester: Firemen free trapped terrier
A tunnelling terrier called Arnie sparked a rescue operation when he was trapped for 24 hours under five feet of topsoil. Emergency services were called to free him after the hole he dug collapsed on top of him. Owner Lynne Pullen heard her two-year-old
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Are Braintree people the ugliest in England?
A new travel book is set to spark outrage for labelling townsfolk "the ugliest collection of people in the UK outside Wales." Freelance journalist Bill Murphy has launched a scathing attack on Braintree and its women in his debut novel due out at Christmas
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Clacton: Facelift for pier eyesore
A major Clacton landmark is in for a facelift. The Jolly Roger, a former theatre, has stood on Clacton Pier since 1893. It has been in a poor state of repair for many years and has become an eyesore. The owners have started a scheme which will at least
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South Essex: All change for LTS line
The LTS railway line is changing its name to c2c - but a new name is not the only thing the Essex train operator is promising. Rail bosses claim the line - which runs from Shoebury to Fenchurch Street - will become the country's premier railway. The new
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Colchester's £2.2 million boost, and £1.9m for 'deprived' Southend
Colchester is to get £2.2 million to breathe new life into needy parts of the town. The Government cash announced today - earmarked to revitalise run-down areas - will be channelled into east Colchester, particularly Greenstead, New Town and the Hythe
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Braintree: Ruth's naked ambition to swim Channel
A plucky schoolgirl braved chilly waters as part of the first naturist relay team to swim the English Channel. Ruth Fay, 15, of Braintree, was the youngest of the six people to do the 21-mile swim - swimming the longest stints. But the Alec Hunter School
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Soccer: Late reprieve for Tiptree Charity Cup
The Tiptree Charity Cup - one of the county's most prestigious junior football competitions - has survived the threat of extinction. Placed in jeopardy at the end of last season by a lack of support, the 66-year-old competition, which has ploughed thousands
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Tennis: Hoping for a sunshine tournament
There is still time for entries for the 53rd Save & Prosper Essex Open Junior Tournament being held at Gidea Park Tennis Club, which starts on August 2. The event, which is staged over six days, is played on seven courts at the host club as well as
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Showjumping: Essex riders to the fore at Hickstead
Riders from the county made their presence felt at last weekend's Royal International Horse Show, held at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead in Sussex. Felsted's Rowena Ockendon-Day continued her recent run of success when she finished runner-up
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Netball: Ingrebourne in fine form at the London Youth Games
Ingrebourne's mixed netball team, representing Havering at the London Youth Games, stormed to victory at Crystal Palace. They won all seven of their qualifying matches to meet Sutton in the quarter finals. Having disposed of Sutton 7-2, Ingrebourne met
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Motorsport: Budding race ace makes ideal F1 impression
Billericay racing driver Matt Davies showed why he is rated as a star of the future by storming into the top six in the British Grand Prix's Formula 3 support race. Davies, 22, was last week named in a national newspaper as one of five of the country's
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Soccer: Aspinall named as Colchester team captain
Warren Aspinall was officially installed as Colchester United's new team captain on Monday. And David Gregory is to be the U's new club captain. They replace former skipper Richard Wilkins who asked to go on the transfer list three weeks ago. Layer Road
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Golf: Open date for Jon
A member of The Essex Golf and Country Club has qualified for the British Open at Carnoustie. Jon Bevan hit two rounds of 68 at the Montrose course to qualify by the skin of his teeth for the prestigious event. His six-under par total saw him qualify
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Will fraud: Solicitor fooled by swindler's disguise
A solicitor told how he was fooled by a woman who disguised herself as an elderly spinster as part of a £1.8 million will fraud. On the three occasions Mark Goodson saw Annette Russill, 64, he never doubted she was 83-year-old Annie Kay, Basildon Crown
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'Scandal' as Southend theatre misses cash boost
The Arts Council has been accused of a "scandalous" waste of public money over a failed £12 million bid to revamp Southend's Cliffs Pavilion. The body, which hands out cash to good causes, had boosted borough coffers with an £850,000 grant to draw up
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Bowls: Central Essex rock Rainham with a maximum
Against a team they had not matched in nine years of R.B.A. League competition, Central Essex B.C. took maximum points from Rainham B.C. by winning on all three rinks. Cyril Robinson has been in such good form recently he could hardly lose and supported
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Soccer: Ex-Spurs keeper given chance to be Colchester's No 1
Mick Wadsworth today handed the No1 jersey to trialist Simon Brown and said: "Make it your own." The Colchester United boss moved to sign the former Spurs keeper straight after last night's 1-1 draw against Norwich City at Layer Road. It means heartbreak
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Boxing: Goresbrook date for Johnson and Murray
Hornchurch middleweight Clive Johnson will feature on a bill at The Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagnham. Johnson is in a four-round contest against Torquay's Gareth Hogg on Saturday, August 7. The bout is one of nine on the undercard of WBO cruiserweight
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Soccer: Kieron agrees move to Magpies
Kieron Dyer was in Newcastle today finalising his £7 million move to the North East. Ipswich Town boss George Burley, who admitted the deal for the England B midfielder was now out of his hands, said: "Kieron has agreed personal terms and is undergoing
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Soccer: Lua Lua shines for polished Colchester
If Colchester United's fans need a reason to look forward to this season's campaign, then look no further than Lomana Tresor Lua Lua. The 20-year-old youth team prodigy dazzled and delighted on a balmy summer's evening to prove to the Layer Road faithful
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Cricket: England call-up for young Essex duo
Colchester's Youth World Cup winners Ian Flanagan and Graham Napier have been included in England's Under-19 cricket squad to play Australia this summer. The Essex teenagers have been England regulars for a couple of years and were key members of the
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Cricket: Victories continue to elude Brentwood
BRENTWOOD I........................229-8 dec HORNDON ON THE HILL............197-9 (Match Drawn) (Shepherd Neame Essex League Division One) Saturday marked the end of the first half of the league season and Brentwood, with only one victory to their name
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Cricket: Chaplin stars in a fine win
HAROLD PARK................................256-8 CASSOWARIES........................162 all out (Harold Park won by 94 runs) (Friendly) Cassowaries were Harold Park's visitors to Raphael Park on Saturday and a 40 over match saw Park triumph by 94 runs
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Soccer: Late reprieve for Tiptree Charity Cup
The Tiptree Charity Cup - one of the county's most prestigious junior football competitions - has survived the threat of extinction. Placed in jeopardy at the end of last season by a lack of support, the 66-year-old competition, which has ploughed thousands
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Clacton: Children play in field fires
Children have been running through fields of flaming grass and corn - after setting it alight themselves, according to police in Clacton. Clacton police yesterday warned the youngsters to put a stop to their dangerous game before someone is seriously
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Cycling: Richard rides to a convincing win
Saturday saw Glendene CC's Richard Whitehorn finish second in the GHS London East Schoolboys Championship 10-mile Time Trial. His time of 24mins 22secs means that Richard will represent the District in September when the National Championships are held
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Golf round-up: Police couldn't get out of jail...
Twelve Belfairs ladies played a team from Southend Police in very warm sunny conditions and, thanks to having three courtesy shots, pulled off a seven-point win. Mrs S Goldring and Mrs S Ankin were top ladies' scorers on 38, while S Gash led for the Police
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Bowls: Southend pair home in on final place
The Prittlewell duo of Ken Adams and Michael Bowyer will be hoping that the old adage "happiness begins at home" continues to hold firm in the Midland Bank-sponsored Southend Men's Open Bowls Tournament. For the duo have battled their way through to the
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Cricket round-up: Rankins triumph
A strong all-round performance gave Rankins a 37-run home win over Oldchurch in T Rippon Mid-Essex League Division Four. Solid mid-order batting from Tony Woods (65), Gregg Dutton (49) and Stuart Hoyland (46) set Rankins on their way to 241-9 from 45
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Cricket round-up: Rankins triumph
A strong all-round performance gave Rankins a 37-run home win over Oldchurch in T Rippon Mid-Essex League Division Four. Solid mid-order batting from Tony Woods (65), Gregg Dutton (49) and Stuart Hoyland (46) set Rankins on their way to 241-9 from 45
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Residents upset over Harold Hill traffic calming move
Road safety campaigners have slammed the introduction of new traffic calming measures outside Harold Hill Health Centre which they claim have made the situation worse. The measures were introduced in Gooshays drive by Havering council several months ago
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Harold Wood: New row over road closure
A new row has flared up after Havering Council announced that it is to reconsider controversial plans to close a Harold Wood road to traffic. The plan to erect a barrier in Cornflower Way to stop rat-running through the neighbouring Romleighs Estate was
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Basildon PC's puppy love
Binnie the poorly pup has a bright future thanks to a kind-hearted Basildon policewoman. The abandoned Yorkie was found close to death on the streets of Wickford, possibly after she was dumped by her owners. Suffering from sarcoptic mange, vets warned
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Rochford: From Russia without love...
Blind Date contestant Warren failed to find love in Russia - but he still got a match for his football team. Warren Root, 26, of Hainault Avenue, Rochford, was picked from three hopefuls in a new episode of the TV show, to be screened this autumn. He
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Southend Council trailing in millennium bug hunt
Southend Council is trailing behind a neighbouring authority when it comes to being computer ready for the year 2000. Work on Civic Centre computer systems needs to stay on track if it is to beat the millennium bug. The only south Essex council which
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Colchester: Patient falls to death
A patient has fallen to his death from a first-floor balcony at Colchester General Hospital. The 72-year-old man from the Colchester area was pronounced dead at about 6am yesterday after the incident outside Dedham ward. He had been admitted to the hospital
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Canvey: BP told to probe smells
An oil refinery which may be responsible for a foul stench over Canvey has been ordered to investigate the possible cause. BP's oil refinery at Coryton has been served with an enforcement notice by the Environment Agency forcing staff to look into the
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Stanford's literary claim to fame
Joseph Conrad, the Polish-born novelist and creator of Lord Jim, lived for some years in Stanford-le-Hope. ALEX MORROWSMITH delves into this surprising piece of literary history It is a truth largely unacknowledged in Essex that a man in possession of
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Tim - man of a million mushrooms...
TOM KING meets Hockley mushroom farmer Tim Cripps, a fanatic for fungi Fascinating, little-known worlds really do exist, tucked away and hidden from ordinary modern life, yet in some cases, just a few feet away. Tim Cripps is there to prove the point.
