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Feering: School wins coach and driver for whole year
Pupils at Feering Church of England Primary School have won the use of a coach and driver for a whole school year, a prize worth £5,000 - thanks to This Is Essex partner the Evening Gazette. Parents and pupils were judged the winners of our Windmill Coaches
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Dovercourt: Men win £80,000 award
Two men are celebrating an £80,000 payout from an industrial tribunal. Raven Trailers were found to have unfairly dismissed John Tipple, of Dovercourt, and Graham Carter. The award has come in three parts. Both men received £2,900 for unfair dismissal
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Cricket: Essex call on teen spirit to face tourists
Tim Phillips will be given his first-class debut when Essex tackle Sri Lanka A in a four-day match starting at Chelmsford today. The 18-year-old left arm spinner, who made his senior debut in the National League game against Hampshire at Southend last
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Cricket: Essex call on teen spirit to face tourists
Tim Phillips was due to be given his first-class debut when Essex tackled Sri Lanka A in a four-day match starting at Chelmsford yesterday. The 18-year-old left arm spinner, who made his senior debut in the National League game against Hampshire at Southend
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Tennis: Essex start with two convincing victories
Essex ladies scored a convincing 8-1 win over Kent in Group 2 of the LTA Inter County Grass Court Championships at Cromer on Monday. They followed up with a whitewash 9-0 win over Sussex on Tuesday. It was a fine start to their attempt to get back into
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School sports: Shoebury shine with twin achievements
Youngsters from Shoebury's Thorpedene Junior School have showed great sporting prowess at cricket and swimming. In the pool at Warrior Square, Adam Hickey won the champion boy Glyne Brown Cup at the Southend Primary Schools gala and then teamed with Adam
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Rugby: Burnham ladies walk to raise cash
Sunday saw a team of lady walkers from Burnham Rugby Club set off from Bradwell for a 17-mile walk. The purpose of the walk was to raise funds for a new playing strip for the ladies and also any excess amount raised going towards much needed training
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Cricket: Westwood the hero
MALDON I..................................................195-7 BRIGHTLINGSEA....................................164-7 (Maldon won by 31 runs) (Jaygate Homes Two Counties Championship) Maldon first eleven travelled to the sunny town of Brightlingsea on
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Colchester: Tattoo set for comeback?
Colchester's military tattoo could make a comeback. The much-loved annual event had a 25-year history, with thousands of people flocking to see the week-long displays. But in 1990, defence spending cuts meant the show could no longer continue. Now MP
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Carpet Bowls: Great Leighs win a thriller
The Notley Charity Fours, a carpet bowls competition for the Pat Mace Memorial Cup, Pat being a former Notley Club member, took place over three weekends at White Notley Village Hall. A total of 48 teams from all over Essex competed on the first two Saturdays
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Athletics: King of the road
Race walker Dominic King has scooped a silver medal in the Schools' Home International Championship. The Colchester-based athlete, 16, came second in the 3km walk, which was the opening event in the championships held in Carmarthen, South Wales. He was
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Cricket: Westwood the hero
MALDON I..................................................195-7 BRIGHTLINGSEA....................................164-7 (Maldon won by 31 runs) (Jaygate Homes Two Counties Championship) Maldon first eleven travelled to the sunny town of Brightlingsea on
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Cricket: Braintree slip to a narrow loss
ST MARGARETS.............................171-8 BRAINTREE......................................169-7 (St Margarets won by two runs) (Jaygate Homes Two Counties Championship) Braintree slumped to a shock two run defeat on Saturday to lowly St Margarets.
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Carpet Bowls: Great Leighs win a thriller
The Notley Charity Fours, a carpet bowls competition for the Pat Mace Memorial Cup, Pat being a former Notley Club member, took place over three weekends at White Notley Village Hall. A total of 48 teams from all over Essex competed on the first two Saturdays
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Soccer: Former Gunner in U's line-up
Mark Flatts, the former Arsenal and England Youth international, is included in Colchester United's squad for tonight's pre-season friendly against Wisbech at Fenland Park. And there will also be a first appearance for Ecuadorian Julio Cesar Guzman, a
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Colchester: Tattoo set for comeback?
Colchester's military tattoo could make a comeback. The much-loved annual event had a 25-year history, with thousands of people flocking to see the week-long displays. But in 1990, defence spending cuts meant the show could no longer continue. Now MP
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Wickford: Head bids farewell to special school
A retiring headteacher was today chuff-chuff-chuffed to bits as pupils gave him a warm send-off. Youngsters at Castledon School, Wickford, made a presentation to Peter Webster to mark the end of his long career. The 60-year-old said he would sorely miss
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Westcliff: Call for re-think over parking
A Tory councillor wants officials to consider allowing residents in a traffic-clogged Westcliff street to park on the pavements. Roger Weaver thinks the move could help ease problems in Hainault Avenue. Residents are threatening to take the council to
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Basilson: Service cut leaves pensioners stranded
Disabled pensioners claim they have been left "high and dry" as their lifeline bus service gets the chop. Elderly people living at the Bryn complex, in Basildon, fear they will lose their freedom when the Thamesway service is dropped next month. About
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Wickford: School realises sporting plans
A whopping 13 tonnes of steaming road surface was poured on to a Wickford school's playground to create a brand new sports area. Pupils and staff at Castledon School, in Bromfords Drive, looked on as the hot, black covering was laid. Craft, design and
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Southend: Still together after 65 years
It was champagne all round when a Southend couple celebrated a magnificent 65 years of marriage. Walter and Elsie Purser, who first met 70 years ago, enjoyed a celebration coffee morning at their home in St Luke's Place, Rochford, surrounded by their
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King Arthur's Rettendon eco-knights
Famed eco-warrior King Arthur hoisted aloft a protest flag to help Rettendon's bypass protesters stake their territory. The pagan priest raised the red, green and black standard - which stands for 'reclaim the streets' - above a hilltop tower built by
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Basildon: A proper little Charlie
Baby Charlie White has defied the odds to survive a long list of medical problems. The tiny tot was born weighing less than a bag of sugar and has defeated death on several occasions. Even now, at three months old, he tips the scales at just 5lb 7oz -
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Harwich: Man's death 'suspicious'
Police are investigating the death of a man found in an undergound war bunker in Harwich. The partly-decomposed body of a young man was found in a historic fort by passers-by walking on the war department land off Barrack Lane. The grisly discovery on
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Soccer: Braintree put on a top show against United
Braintree Town went down in a thriller at Cressing Road on Tuesday night - but still gave their fans plenty to shout about. The Iron lost 5-3 to newly-promoted Nationwide League division two side Cambridge United after giving them a real scare. Ian Brown
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Basildon: Fun in the Park
Bored youngsters need look no further than their local park for entertainment this summer. For six weeks Basildon Council's mobile Fun in the Park will be touring the district. Basil Bear will appear to organise games, competitions, crafts and a bouncy
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Canvey: Brave cancer victim wins through
A Canvey man has told how he beat cancer and was among the first home in a gruelling 60-mile bike race. Mark Rickenberg, of Harvest Road, underwent five tough months of treatment after being diagnosed as having testicular cancer last March. Doctors gave
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Westcliff: 'No-one told me he was dead' laments mum
A mother was in shock yesterday after calling her son's Westcliff bedsit, only to be told that he had been found dead five days earlier. The mother of schizophrenic George Smith, 29, was not aware of his death until she tried to call him. She then found
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Great Notley: Eco-friendly school nears completion
A revolutionary new school that promises to 'touch the earth lightly' is nearing completion in Braintree. Work on The Notley Green Primary School - the word 'green' referring to its ethos not its location - will be going on throughout the summer in readiness
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Horndon: The play area where children cant play
West Horndon faces a stand off over the village play area that has become an inaccessible jungle too overgrown for children. The grass at the park off Cadogen Avenue has grown so long it is almost impossible to use. Brentwood Borough Council wants to
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22,000 object to Essex waste plan
Objectors to the Essex Waste Plan who live in the Ongar and North Weald area are being urged to make sure their voice is heard at the major public inquiry into the controversial proposal. Some 9,919 individuals and organisations have lodged a total of
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High Ongar: Lasting tribute to tragic mum
A fund dedicated to a loving mother of three killed by an drink driver from High Ongar is building a lasting memorial that will help her children's school. Eighteen months after the horrific crash which took his wife of 17 years and left his young daughter
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Phone snub for young lifesaver
A cafe owner was today condemned for allegedly refusing to let a girl use his phone to call lifeguards when her pal was in danger of drowning. It is the second time John Harvey has been at the centre of a row over his business's phone. Three years ago
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Basildon: Sex attack sparks estate rapist link
Police are keeping "an open mind" about whether the Felmores rapist has struck again after a teenager was indecently assaulted. The 18-year-old was wrestled to the ground and attacked as she walked through Northlands Park, in Felmores, Basildon. A man
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Laindon: Joyrider, burglar vandal...aged nine
A nine-year-old has been described as a "one-boy crimewave" after detectives linked him to up to 30 offences. Because of his age, the Laindon boy can't be prosecuted and has escaped with an informal caution for his crimes, including taking dumper trucks
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Westcliff: 'No-one told me he was dead' laments mum
A mother was in shock today after calling her son's Westcliff bedsit, only to be told that he had been found dead five days earlier. The mother of schizophrenic George Smith, 29, was not aware of his death until she tried to call him. She then found out
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Motorsport: Matt hopes for F3 victory
Billericay race ace Matt Davies is adamant that Sunday's British Formula Three Championship round at Snetterton could see him breakthrough to win. Davies, 22, has had made an impressive debut in the series and currently lies second in the rookie tables
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Athletics: King of the road
Race walker Dominic King has scooped a silver medal in the Schools' Home International Championship. The Colchester-based athlete, 16, came second in the 3km walk, which was the opening event in the championships held in Carmarthen, South Wales. He was
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Rugby: Witham looking to the future with a new colts side
Witham Rugby Club is hoping to launch a new colts side for the 1999/2000 season. Training has already started at the club's Spa Road ground in Witham and coach Nick Redfern is enthusiastic about its prospects. The team came into being following the successful
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Cricket: Essex call on teen spirit to face tourists
Tim Phillips was due to be given his first-class debut when Essex tackled Sri Lanka A in a four-day match starting at Chelmsford yesterday. The 18-year-old left arm spinner, who made his senior debut in the National League game against Hampshire at Southend
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Cricket: Grayson is Player of the Month
Paul Grayson won the Essex player of the month award for June and received his prize during the Southend Festival from Greg Jephcott, managing director of sponsors Ridley's, the Essex brewer. During the month Grayson recorded a career best score of 159
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Angling round-up: Derek's dynamic at Moat Lake
Basildon and District Angling Society fished the second leg of their summer all-in competition at the Moat Lake on Sunday. The weather was hot and sunny for the 47 anglers taking part and some good bags of carp were caught. Winner on the day was Derek
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Cricket round-up: Billericay still stuck at foot
BILLERICAY 2nds 184-9 dec Hadleigh 2nd 166-9 (MATCH DRAWN) Billericay just missed out on hauling themselves off the bottom of the table as they sought to do the double over Hadleigh & Thundersley. Billericay made 47 before Colin Thornton (21) was
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Cricket: Osborne league hands out first suspension
The Osborne Cricket League has banned a player for the first time in its history. Ben Wilson, who plays for Birch and Layer Breton in division four of the league, has been suspended until the end of the season for alleged threats made to an umpire. The
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Kickboxing: It's triple joy for Melany
Ashingdon kickboxer Melany Spicer has made it three wins out of three in the British WKO open championships. The 19-year-old added this title to the ones she won in 1998 and 1997 and is now hoping to represent the UK at the world championships in Italy
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Soccer: Southend blitz Billericay
Southend United cruised through their latest pre-season warm-up match at New Lodge with a professional performance against Billericay Town. The Shrimpers eased past their Ryman Premier Division opponents on Tuesday night with first-half goals from makeshift
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Cricket round-up: Shelly's saviour...
Cupids Country Club 219-7 St Aidan's145-6 (Cupids won) A great knock of 99 from Chris Shelly took Cupids to victory over Saints in this 40 overs per side game. Fulton gave good support with 34 as Cupids, who lost their first wicket with 28 on the board
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Bowls: Thrilling start to ladies match
The 54th Southend Ladies Open Bowls Tournament got off to a thrilling start at Priory Park with the two-wood triples final going to an extra end. The 12-day event got underway with the Mayor of Southend, Councillor Tony North, sending down the first wood
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Angling: Lobster raise charity cash
The Lobster Smack Sea Angling Club made the most of the fine weather when they staged the Over Tide Dash competition and helped raise £101 for the RNLI. However, although conditions were very pleasant, the fishing was a little lacklustre with eel catches
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Trampolining: Cloud Nine duo excel
If trampolining was football the Premier League championship was decided over the weekend of July 10 and 11 in Newcastle. Each year, thousands of competitors around the country aim to reach higher levels of skill by progressing through the British Trampoline
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Prison beating halts will fraud trial
The trial of a man accused of a £1.8 million will swindle was halted after the defendant was beaten up in prison. David Spillman, the man accused of trying to get his hands on pensioner Annie Kay's cash, had dark red bruises on his face as the result
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Billericay: Youngsters groove into UK final
Rhythmic youngsters have boogied their way to the top of the class - and scooped a position in a national final. The dancing girls - and one boy - from the Anderson Dance Group in Billericay came up trumps the very first time they entered the contest.
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Billericay: Bakery closes, eatery opens
A new Italian restaurant is set to open in Billericay - bringing 15 jobs to the town. The upmarket ASK pizza and pasta restaurant is set to open its doors in Billericay High Street in September, with seating for between 80 and 100 people. It is thought
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Wickford: Thugs kick man in car jam attack
A savage assault in which a 50-year-old car passenger was viciously attacked in front of his family for no apparent reason while they waited in traffic has left Wickford police desperate for witnesses. On Tuesday the officer leading the hunt for the two
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Wickford: New graffiti crackdown
We will not tolerate it. That's the strong warning going out to graffiti vandals who have caused more than £7,000 worth of damage at Wickford's Memorial Park in just a year. It comes from Wickford Police who spoke out after they arrested two youngsters
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Sport shorts
Northwick Boys are on the lookout for players for their under-seven, eight and nine mini-soccer teams for next season. Ring Simon on 01268 758409. Soccer-mad youngster Nikki Edwards is desperate to find a team in which to display her skills in the forthcoming
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Cricket: Brentwood bowled over by £50,000 grant
Members of a Brentwood cricket club have been bowled over by a lottery grant of nearly £50,000 towards a new pavilion. The Bentley Cricket Club, based in Coxtie Green Road, currently uses a ramshackle American World War II pre-fab, bought second hand
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Cricket: Fine debut fo Essex pairing
Tim Phillips and Andrew McGarry had every reason to feel satisfied when making their first class debuts for Essex against Sri Lanka A at Chelmsford. Between them the two teenagers emerged from a day of toil with six wickets as the tourists were bowled
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Soccer: Hammers give fans value for money
Heybridge Swifts enjoyed a huge pay-day as a record 3,000 fans crammed into Scraley Road - and they were not disappointed. West Ham kept to their word and sent a host of familiar faces for last night's match, hastily arranged as a warm-up for the club's
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Soccer: Witham get double boost
Witham Town have been given a double boost as they launch their preparations for the new Ryman League division two campaign. Manager George Young is set to sign highly-regarded former Billericay Town striker Paul Battram to lead his forward line. And
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Soccer: Friendlies round-up
Colchester United continued their undefeated pre-season run with a hard fought draw at Dagenham and Redbridge. The U's, minus one or two key players, looked to be heading for their second win thanks to a 48th minute glancing header from central defender
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Soccer: Former Gunner in U's line-up
Mark Flatts, the former Arsenal and England Youth international, was included in Colchester United's squad for last night's pre-season friendly against Wisbech at Fenland Park. And there was also due to be a first appearance for Ecuadorian Julio Cesar
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Face of the Pitsea rapist
This is the face of the man who brutally attacked and raped a 16-year-old girl who was walking home alone in Pitsea at the weekend. The man was with two pals who must have known he was committing the dreadful attack, detectives today said. They revealed
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Westcliff: 'No-one told me he was dead' laments mum
A mother was in shock yesterday after calling her son's Westcliff bedsit, only to be told that he had been found dead five days earlier. The mother of schizophrenic George Smith, 29, was not aware of his death until she tried to call him. She then found
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Showjumping: A superb show in prospect
With over £17,000 of prize money on offer, the Essex County Showground Equestrian Club's grand prix meeting on July 30 to August 1 is one not to miss. Four well-watered rings, course building by top designers, magnificent sets of show jumps and 43 exciting
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Cricket: Relegation fears for Brentwood
BRENTWOOD I.............................244-6 dec ARDLEIGH GREEN...............................89-9 (Match drawn) (Shepherd Neame Essex League Division One) Although there were many encouraging features to Saturday's match, the fact is that, for the second
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Rugby: Witham looking to the future with a new colts side
Witham Rugby Club is hoping to launch a new colts side for the 1999/2000 season. Training has already started at the club's Spa Road ground in Witham and coach Nick Redfern is enthusiastic about its prospects. The team came into being following the successful
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Rugby: Witham looking to the future with a new colts side
Witham Rugby Club is hoping to launch a new colts side for the 1999/2000 season. Training has already started at the club's Spa Road ground in Witham and coach Nick Redfern is enthusiastic about its prospects. The team came into being following the successful
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Soccer: Southend sink Fleet
Last night's pre-season friendly at non-league Purfleet ended in another routine win for Southend United. The Shrimpers, who included midfield trialist from Plymouth James Gill, strolled home 2-0 at Ship Lane, thanks to first-half goals from defenders
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Cricket: Osborne league hands out first suspension
The Osborne Cricket League has banned a player for the first time in its history. Ben Wilson, who plays for Birch and Layer Breton in division four of the league, has been suspended until the end of the season for alleged threats made to an umpire. The
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Soccer: Witham get double boost
Witham Town have been given a double boost as they launch their preparations for the new Ryman League division two campaign. Manager George Young is set to sign highly-regarded former Billericay Town striker Paul Battram to lead his forward line. And
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Soccer: Former Gunner in U's line-up
Mark Flatts, the former Arsenal and England Youth international, was included in Colchester United's squad for last night's pre-season friendly against Wisbech at Fenland Park. And there was also due to be a first appearance for Ecuadorian Julio Cesar
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Cricket: Osborne league hands out first suspension
The Osborne Cricket League has banned a player for the first time in its history. Ben Wilson, who plays for Birch and Layer Breton in division four of the league, has been suspended until the end of the season for alleged threats made to an umpire. The
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Cricket: Grayson is Player of the Month
Paul Grayson won the Essex player of the month award for June and received his prize during the Southend Festival from Greg Jephcott, managing director of sponsors Ridley's, the Essex brewer. During the month Grayson recorded a career best score of 159
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Wickford: Couple celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss
Celebrating 60 years together, William and Rosina Giller are looking forward to a party to mark the event at the weekend. With three children, six grandchildren and six more great grandchildren, the couple from Beauchamps Drive in Wickford put the secret
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Cricket round-up: Billericay still stuck at foot
BILLERICAY 2nds 184-9 dec Hadleigh 2nd 166-9 (MATCH DRAWN) Billericay just missed out on hauling themselves off the bottom of the table as they sought to do the double over Hadleigh & Thundersley. Billericay made 47 before Colin Thornton (21) was
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Southend: Pensioners set to march
Campaigning pensioners from across Essex are to descend on Southend for a human rights march. The elderly protesters are stepping up their campaign for their right to a fairer pension next Friday, July 30. Hundreds of people are expected to take part
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Canvey: Pensioners' pets left homeless
Purr-fect pals Puss and Sukie will be in need of some tender loving care and a new place to live when their home is put up for auction. The furry friends have lived at troubled Beveland Lodge on Canvey for several years but will be made homeless when
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Basildon: Youth jailed for threats
A teenager was given an eight month sentence after threatening a man with a cigarette lighter in the shape of a gun. Frank Williams, 19, of Bockingham Green, Basildon, committed the offence on the day he was released from a young offenders' institution
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Workplace car charge plan passed
Plans to charge drivers for parking their cars at work have divided members of Essex County Council. At a full council meeting yesterday, Conservative members presented a minority report hitting back at the proposals. When put to the vote, the report
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Dovercourt: Men win £80,000 award
Two men are celebrating an £80,000 payout from an industrial tribunal. Raven Trailers were found to have unfairly dismissed John Tipple, of Dovercourt, and Graham Carter. The award has come in three parts. Both men received £2,900 for unfair dismissal
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Clacton: Warning after boy jumps off pier into sea
Thames Coastguard today warned children jumping from a pier that they could kill themselves. It follows an incident when a 15-year-old boy was plucked from the water after jumping off Clacton Pier. The boy jumped off near the Clacton lifeboat house but
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Castle Point: Council asbestos alert
Urgent work is to be carried out to strip a number of council homes in Castle Point of asbestos, it has been revealed. However Castle Point Council yesterday threw a veil of secrecy over the location of the homes - because the tenants themselves do not
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Frinton pub saga makes news abroad
The controversy surrounding Frinton's first pub has achieved fame abroad. Vera Doughty, of Kings Avenue, Holland-on-Sea, received a cutting from the July 13 edition of the Calgary Herald in Canada. It said: "For some in this idyllic seaside town, it's
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Colchester MP supports medal bid for Suez veterans
A Commons campaign calling on the Government to award the General Service Medal to those who served in the Armed Forces in the Suez Canal Zone 1954 is being supported by Colchester MP Bob Russell. Campaigners maintain the medal should be awarded because
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Basildon: School suffers second vandal attack
A primary school has been hit by vandals for the second time in a week, bringing their repair bill for three months to more than £3,000. Staff are at their wits' end as costs mount for broken windows and smashed tiles at Laindon Park County Primary School
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Tiptree: Medal shock for war veteran Basil
A second World War veteran has spoken of his surprise after receiving a medal for serving with the Royal Navy 55 years ago. Basil Harris has been sent a commemorative medal from the Greek Embassy for helping to keep the nation's islands free from Nazi
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Harwich: Terrain hampers bunker body probe
The search for clues in the body in the bunker mystery is being hampered by the rough terrain at Beacon Hill Fort. Two teams of officers are still working at the historic site in Harwich today - scenes of crimes officers are carrying out a detailed search
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Clacton: Andrew to row across Pacific
He's off again! Andrew Halsey - the first disabled person to row single-handed across an ocean - is back behind the oars ready to conquer the elements and the sea. The 42-year-old from Clacton, who suffers from epilepsy, stunned the rowing world when
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Westcliff: Snake attack on boy, six
Worried parents are warning people to be on their guard after a six-year-old boy was bitten by an adder. Kazim Salih was playing outside in McDonald Avenue, Westcliff, when he was attacked by the snake, which could be up to 4ft long. Kazim's mum, Michaela
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Harold Hill: Community policing 'completely neglected'
"In the the last two years we have completely neglected our community policing." That was the amazingly frank confession by Havering's new chief inspector, Howard Back, when he spoke out about policing in the Harold area at the Harold Hill Community Area
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Soccer: Colchester set to profit from Sale
Colchester United's forgotten striker Mark Sale was set to sign for ambitious non-league club Rushden and Diamonds yesterday in a deal worth £30,000. And that signals a handsome profit of £6,300 for the U's who paid out £23,500 for the much-travelled
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Soccer: Colchester set to profit from Sale
Colchester United's forgotten striker Mark Sale was set to sign for ambitious non-league club Rushden and Diamonds on Tuesday in a deal worth £30,000. And that signals a handsome profit of £6,300 for the U's who paid out £23,500 for the much-travelled
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Purfleet man jailed for drugs
A man tried to hide £1,300 of drugs under his duvet when police searched his home. David Austin-Jones pretended to go back to bed after he answered the door to police armed with a warrant to search his home in Centurian Way, Purfleet, last November. An
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Get a licence for millennium, Essex venues urged
Pubs and clubs planning late-night entertainment for the millennium celebrations are being urged to ensure they have the necessary licences. The Government has announced a change in the drinking laws which will allow licensed premises to serve alcohol
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Basildon: Fun in the Park
Bored youngsters need look no further than their local park for entertainment this summer. For six weeks Basildon Council's mobile Fun in the Park will be touring the district. Basil Bear will appear to organise games, competitions, crafts and a bouncy
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Wickford: School realises sporting plans
A whopping 13 tonnes of steaming road surface was poured on to a Wickford school's playground to create a brand new sports area. Pupils and staff at Castledon School, in Bromfords Drive, looked on as the hot, black covering was laid. Craft, design and
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Get a licence for millennium, Essex venues urged
Pubs and clubs planning late-night entertainment for the millennium celebrations are being urged to ensure they have the necessary licences. The Government has announced a change in the drinking laws which will allow licensed premises to serve alcohol
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Colchester: Protecting old Indian culture
A charity dedicated to helping indigenous people in North America is appealing for new members. Feathers Network fundraises for native Indians working to establish and support community projects aimed at preserving their traditional culture. The projects
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Land of hope and Scotsmen!
TOM KING finds a colourful tale is to be told in a new book about 100 years of farming in Essex There are the books which are thrown together in days and, in Auberon Waugh's phrase, "wrapped and sold like a ready-meal for the deep freezer." And, at the
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Colchester: Protecting old Indian culture
A charity dedicated to helping indigenous people in North America is appealing for new members. Feathers Network fundraises for native Indians working to establish and support community projects aimed at preserving their traditional culture. The projects
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Wakes Colne: residents' anger at bridge death sentence
Residents of a village are in uproar that plans have been granted to knock down a 150-year-old bridge. The proposals to knock down the Wakes Colne bridge, which runs over a disused railway line, were granted at a Colchester Council planning meeting in
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Colchester: Protests at waste site stepped up
Protests against the possibility of a major waste management site in Colchester are gathering momentum. Objectors to the Old Heath plan are planning a second rally, poster campaign, wildlife study on the site, and a water-tight argument when they face
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Canvey: Pensioners' pets left homeless
Purr-fect pals Puss and Sukie will be in need of some tender loving care and a new place to live when their home is put up for auction. The furry friends have lived at troubled Beveland Lodge on Canvey for several years but will be made homeless when
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Basildon: School suffers second vandal attack
A primary school has been hit by vandals for the second time in a week, bringing their repair bill for three months to more than £3,000. Staff are at their wits' end as costs mount for broken windows and smashed tiles at Laindon Park County Primary School
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Angling round-up: Derek's dynamic at Moat Lake
Basildon and District Angling Society fished the second leg of their summer all-in competition at the Moat Lake on Sunday. The weather was hot and sunny for the 47 anglers taking part and some good bags of carp were caught. Winner on the day was Derek
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Soccer: Braintree put on a top show against United
Braintree Town went down in a thriller at Cressing Road on Tuesday night - but still gave their fans plenty to shout about. The Iron lost 5-3 to newly-promoted Nationwide League division two side Cambridge United after giving them a real scare. Ian Brown
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Cricket: Nasser's Notebook
Middlesex scalp is the perfect tonic for Essex Obviously I was delighted that Southend Cricket Week saw us dispose of Middlesex in such commanding fashion in the Championship after our quick win over Glamorgan. I think I said before that, prior to the
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Cricket: Braintree slip to a narrow loss
ST MARGARETS.............................171-8 BRAINTREE......................................169-7 (St Margarets won by two runs) (Jaygate Homes Two Counties Championship) Braintree slumped to a shock two run defeat on Saturday to lowly St Margarets.
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School sports: Shoebury shine with twin achievements
Youngsters from Shoebury's Thorpedene Junior School have showed great sporting prowess at cricket and swimming. In the pool at Warrior Square, Adam Hickey won the champion boy Glyne Brown Cup at the Southend Primary Schools gala and then teamed with Adam
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Rugby: Burnham ladies walk to raise cash
Sunday saw a team of lady walkers from Burnham Rugby Club set off from Bradwell for a 17-mile walk. The purpose of the walk was to raise funds for a new playing strip for the ladies and also any excess amount raised going towards much needed training
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Wickford: School's award for its investment in people
Beauchamps School in Wickford has earned a prestigious Investor in People award. Staff have worked hard over the last two years to win the accolade, which recognises the commitment of organisations to improve performance through developing their staff
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Rochford: New pouches to ease posties' load
Postmen across the Rochford district could soon have their job made easier. The Royal Mail is applying for permission from Rochford Council to put up post pouches in Rayleigh, Hockley, Hullbridge and Rochford. It has applied to have 34 of the free standing
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Art for all in the Open
Art isn't only alive and well in Westcliff, it's positively thriving! Three out of the eight awards winners of the Essex Open Exhibition come from the town! "Judges had no idea of where the artists come from, or who they are," said Clare Hunt of Westcliff's
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Canvey: That's all folks - no more carnival!
Apathy has killed off Canvey carnival after entertaining islanders for 75 years, it has been revealed. Members of the carnival committee held a post mortem after the grand procession at the weekend and decided to call it a day after next year's event,
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Canvey: Brave cancer victim wins through
A Canvey man has told how he beat cancer and was among the first home in a gruelling 60-mile bike race. Mark Rickenberg, of Harvest Road, underwent five tough months of treatment after being diagnosed as having testicular cancer last March. Doctors gave
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Colchester: Tattoo set for comeback?
Colchester's military tattoo could make a comeback. The much-loved annual event had a 25-year history, with thousands of people flocking to see the week-long displays. But in 1990, defence spending cuts meant the show could no longer continue. Now MP
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Westcliff: Carleen married two days after surgery
Mother-of-two Carleen Rawlinson realises how precious life is - she tied the knot just days after undergoing major brain surgery. Carleen and Richard were pronounced man and wife at Southend register office - two days after she came out of hospital. Carleen
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Castle Point: Council asbestos alert
Urgent work is to be carried out to strip a number of council homes in Castle Point of asbestos, it has been revealed. However Castle Point Council yesterday threw a veil of secrecy over the location of the homes - because the tenants themselves do not
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Mid Essex: Ward closures jobs fear
Up to 70 health service jobs in mid-Essex are under threat, it was claimed today. Health workers' union Unison has claimed morale among hospital staff is low and there are fears they could leave the NHS altogether. The warning followed surprise news that
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Soccer: Heybridge to host Hammers
West Ham United will make a surprise visit to Scraley Road tonight for a hastily-arranged Intertoto Cup warm-up match with Heybridge Swifts. Disgusted with his team's display during their 1-0 win over Finnish minnows Jokerit in their first leg match at
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Road Running: Tiptree gain fourth place at Colchester
A the Colchester Garrison 5k Road Race on Wednesday, Tiptree Road Running Club's Chris Applegate finished fourth, beating Witham's Terry Allabaster into fifth place with a time of 0:17:35. Tiptree's Roger Duffield likewise ran his best 5k of the year.
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Soccer: Colchester set to profit from Sale
Colchester United's forgotten striker Mark Sale was set to sign for ambitious non-league club Rushden and Diamonds on Tuesday in a deal worth £30,000. And that signals a handsome profit of £6,300 for the U's who paid out £23,500 for the much-travelled
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Soccer: Witham get double boost
Witham Town have been given a double boost as they launch their preparations for the new Ryman League division two campaign. Manager George Young is set to sign highly-regarded former Billericay Town striker Paul Battram to lead his forward line. And
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Soccer: Friendlies round-up
Colchester United continued their undefeated pre-season run with a hard fought draw at Dagenham and Redbridge. The U's, minus one or two key players, looked to be heading for their second win thanks to a 48th minute glancing header from central defender
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Soccer: Braintree put on a top show against United
Braintree Town went down in a thriller at Cressing Road on Tuesday night - but still gave their fans plenty to shout about. The Iron lost 5-3 to newly-promoted Nationwide League division two side Cambridge United after giving them a real scare. Ian Brown
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Soccer: Rivals angry at derby game switch
The fiercely-contested Jewson League soccer derby between Harwich and Clacton has been controversially switched from its traditional Christmas and Easter slots. Since the Boxing Day programme was reintroduced at the start of the decade, the game has nearly
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Soccer: Is it lucky 15 for Lomana?
Colchester United fans were warned not to place any significance on the new squad numbers revealed by the club today. In the official list exciting winger Lomana Tresor Lua Lua is only numbered at 15. That could mean the teenage man-of-the-moment is a
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Soccer: Bellamy injury is not my fault, claims Cross
Southend United starlet Garry Cross pleaded his innocence today after it was revealed that his tackle had sidelined Norwich City's £6 million-rated striker Craig Bellamy for the next ten months. The Welsh international was stretched off the Roots Hall
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Golf: Thorpe members mourn Ina
One of the great characters of the local golf scene, Thorpe Hall's Ina Cameron, has died at the age of 81. Ina played in Thorpe's silver team for many years and made many friends from other Essex clubs. She donated the Ina Cameron Trophy to the Essex
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Southend: Breast screening charity must stop hands-on tests
Much-loved breast screening charity BUST has agreed to work more closely with Southend Hospital to end a long-running feud. The pact follows a report on the charity by the NHS Quality Assurance Service containing 26 recommendations - the most important
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Basildon: Top talent is jumpin' at Jaks
Talent oozed from a Basildon nightspot as locals battled it out for a dream trip. Five local singers took to the stage of Jumpin' Jaks bar, on the Festival Leisure Park, to be in with a chance of scooping the top prize. The park management put together
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Use Harold Wood unit urges Trust
Health chiefs are urging local people to use the minor injuries unit at Harold Wood wherever possible on Friday, due to a major new modernisation project at Oldchurch. The casualty department at Oldchurch Hospital will be closed for most of the day as
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Soccer: Shenfield make an upward move
Shenfield Football Club has made the step up to Intermediate Football and the forthcoming season will see the club's first and reserve teams playing in the Essex Intermediate League. Formed in 1986 by a group of Shenfield School pupils, the club has always
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Soccer: Waddy plays down Dozzell injury scare
Scares that Colchester United striker Jason Dozzell could miss the start of the new Second Division season were played down by U's boss Mick Wadsworth today. The former Spurs and Ipswich star is struggling to shrug off a stomach injury, but Wadsworth
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Kickboxing: It's triple joy for Melany
Ashingdon kickboxer Melany Spicer has made it three wins out of three in the British WKO open championships. The 19-year-old added this title to the ones she won in 1998 and 1997 and is now hoping to represent the UK at the world championships in Italy
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Soccer: Southend blitz Billericay
Southend United cruised through their latest pre-season warm-up match at New Lodge last night with a professional performance against Billericay Town. The Shrimpers eased past their Ryman Premier Division opponents with first-half goals from makeshift
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Swimming; Albyns return with a haul of medals
Albyns swimmers performed well at the Essex Masters Championships, by bringing back a weighty 27 gold, 12 silver and five bronze medals. There were fine individual performances while the team effort was outstanding, and Albyns won five out of the seven
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Rollerspeed skating: Medals in abundance
Skaters from the ECL Consultants Ltd sponsored South Woodham Ferrers & Wickford Rollerspeed Skating Club won 17 medals at their own club meeting at Bromfords Sports Centre, Wickford, on Sunday. In category 7, Billy Moore finished second overall out
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Cricket: Billericay miss chance to beat leaders
BILLERICAY I...............................247-9 dec SAFFRON WALDEN I.........................212-9 (Match Drawn) (Shepherd Neame Essex League) For the second time this season Billericay got the better of league leaders, Saffron Walden, but came away
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Tennis round-up: Bonham win caps county team call-up
Simon Bonham capped his call-up for Essex duty at County Week by winning the men's singles title at the Southend and District LTA finals. He showed why he is one of the seven Essex players competing in Eastbourne by defeated Nick Plappert 6-1 6-2. Nick
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Speed skating: Steven gets skates on for glory
Speed skater Steven Outen left his rivals chasing shadows when he raced to victory in the Battersea Park half-marathon. Steven, from Stanford-le-Hope, picked up £250 worth of new skating kit after coming top of the pile against stiff competition in the
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Cricket: Grayson is Player of the Month
Paul Grayson won the Essex player of the month award for June and received his prize during the Southend Festival from Greg Jephcott, managing director of sponsors Ridley's, the Essex brewer. During the month Grayson recorded a career best score of 159
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Soccer: Friendlies round-up
Colchester United continued their undefeated pre-season run with a hard fought draw at Dagenham and Redbridge. The U's, minus one or two key players, looked to be heading for their second win thanks to a 48th minute glancing header from central defender
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Westcliff: Burglar stole to feed drug habit
A serial burglar was once again behind bars today as the result of stealing to feed his drug habit. Brendon Rea, 38, broke into two flats in April while he was on licence, having already served part of a three year sentence for other burglary offences
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Basildon: A proper little Charlie
Baby Charlie White has defied the odds to survive a long list of medical problems. The tiny tot was born weighing less than a bag of sugar and has defeated death on several occasions. Even now, at three months old, he tips the scales at just 5lb 7oz -
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Wakes Colne: residents' anger at bridge death sentence
Residents of a village are in uproar that plans have been granted to knock down a 150-year-old bridge. The proposals to knock down the Wakes Colne bridge, which runs over a disused railway line, were granted at a Colchester Council planning meeting in
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Feering: School wins coach and driver for whole year
Pupils at Feering Church of England Primary School have won the use of a coach and driver for a whole school year, a prize worth £5,000 - thanks to This Is Essex partner the Evening Gazette. Parents and pupils were judged the winners of our Windmill Coaches
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Colchester: Protests at waste site stepped up
Protests against the possibility of a major waste management site in Colchester are gathering momentum. Objectors to the Old Heath plan are planning a second rally, poster campaign, wildlife study on the site, and a water-tight argument when they face
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Sible Hedingham: Traders protest at cost of roadworks
We are still open for business! Sible Hedingham traders underlined the message at a heated meeting with gas company Transco. Gas installation roadworks on the main road in the village, Swan Street, are causing long traffic tailbacks, making parking difficult
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Chelmsford: Church steps in to give rescued group a home
Determined parents have saved a pre-school from closure. The Trent Road Church pre-school in Chelmsford faced the axe after the congregation announced they no longer wanted the responsibility of running the playgroup. Worried parents clubbed together
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Southend: Still together after 65 years
It was champagne all round when a Southend couple celebrated a magnificent 65 years of marriage. Walter and Elsie Purser, who first met 70 years ago, enjoyed a celebration coffee morning at their home in St Luke's Place, Rochford, surrounded by their
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Rochford: New pouches to ease posties' load
Postmen across the Rochford district could soon have their job made easier. The Royal Mail is applying for permission from Rochford Council to put up post pouches in Rayleigh, Hockley, Hullbridge and Rochford. It has applied to have 34 of the free standing
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Purfleet man jailed for drugs
A man tried to hide £1,300 of drugs under his duvet when police searched his home. David Austin-Jones pretended to go back to bed after he answered the door to police armed with a warrant to search his home in Centurian Way, Purfleet, last November. An
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Art for all in the Open
Art isn't only alive and well in Westcliff, it's positively thriving! Three out of the eight awards winners of the Essex Open Exhibition come from the town! "Judges had no idea of where the artists come from, or who they are," said Clare Hunt of Westcliff's
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Colchester: Protecting old Indian culture
A charity dedicated to helping indigenous people in North America is appealing for new members. Feathers Network fundraises for native Indians working to establish and support community projects aimed at preserving their traditional culture. The projects
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Art for all in the Open
Art isn't only alive and well in Westcliff, it's positively thriving! Three out of the eight awards winners of the Essex Open Exhibition come from the town! "Judges had no idea of where the artists come from, or who they are," said Clare Hunt of Westcliff's
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Castle Point: Council asbestos alert
Urgent work is to be carried out to strip some council homes in Castle Point of asbestos, it has been revealed. However Castle Point Council today threw a veil of secrecy over the location of the homes - because the tenants themselves do not yet know
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New rail link for Wickford?
Train bosses are considering linking Wickford and Benfleet as part of plans to take rail travel into the next millennium. A three-and-a-half mile stretch of new track could be built under the proposals brought forward by transport lobbying groups. Southend
