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Holland-on-Sea: Oldest papergirl hangs up her bag
If experience is valuable, Dot Jones is worth her weight in gold. The oldest papergirl in Britain is hanging up her delivery bag at the age of 84. But she has no plans for a lie in. Dot took over her daughter's paper round more than 27 years ago and has
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Langham: Man run over by his neighbour
A 27-year-old who was trying to phone police to report a crash was run over by his neighbour, a court heard. Paul Taylor, 31, drove straight into his neighbour's car because he was angry about being blocked in. Then as Russell Andrews rang the police
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Colchester: 'Bicycle in a case' poised to beat jams
Imagine travelling to a restaurant and then being able to fold up your vehicle before handing it into the cloakroom. Now thanks to the inventive powers of a Colchester duo, that dream has become reality. Father and son team Vincent and Vaughan Fallon
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Chelmsford: Essex joins up with Microsoft
A technology initiative is set to change the E of Essex into e for electronics. The Essex Commerce Centre, based in Writtle Road, Chelmsford, has been offered a multi-faceted package from Microsoft - the largest computer company in the world. Centre manager
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Billericay: Gorman snubs mayor offer
Tory selectors have dramatically backtracked and invited Teresa Gorman to re-join the race for Mayor of London, the MP has revealed. But the Billericay backbencher has told exclusively how she decided not to stand, arguing she did not want to be rejected
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100 dead on Essex roads
The death toll on roads in Essex this year reached 100 yesterday. A man was killed on the A12 shortly after midnight. An HGV recovery vehicle was in collision with a red Ford Orion - which is believed to have broken down - on the Ipswich-bound carriageway
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Castle Point: Council cash aid ensures CAB future
The future of a busy Citizens' Advice Bureau has been safeguarded, thanks to Castle Point Council. The borough's finance and policy committee agreed to continue funding the centre, based in Long Road, Canvey, for the next five years. The council pumps
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Coggeshall: Lots of love makes dog a happy hound
What a difference a year can make. Last January alsatian Xenor was close to death. Neglected by his owner, emaciated and covered in excrement, he was rescued by the RSPCA. But just look at him now. The happy hound has now recovered and is looking forward
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Leigh: Teen disco is crime blackspot
Crime in Leigh has soared since a new teen disco opened its doors, a licensing hearing heard today. It was crunch day for the owners of Intrigue disco - a nightspot for under 18s in Elm Road - as they applied for a permanent entertainment licence. Police
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Basildon: TV cut off by pirates
Thousands of people in Basildon are having their television transmissions blocked - by pirates. Skullduggery by a determined gang of pirate radio broadcasters has repeatedly left viewers across the town unable to tune into all channels. CDA - the cable
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Southend, Leigh: Pilot relives mid-air drama
A flying instructor from Leigh had to make an emergency landing at Southend Airport after his single engine plane lost all power at 18,000 feet. Derick Gunning was with two colleagues in the £200,000 six-seater Piper Malibu on a business trip to Colmar
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Soccer: Colchester's wizard turns on the magic
Colchester United's highly-rated wizard of dribble Lomana Tresor Lua Lua is ready to dance all the way to the Premiership. But as he continues to flit in and out of the team, he also warned there have been many times this season when he has "felt like
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Soccer: Whitton bid to bring in loan defender
Colchester United were to make a last-ditch bid to tempt Wolverhampton Wanderers Welsh international central defender Adrian Williams to Layer Road on loan. Williams, a £750,000 buy from Reading three years ago and currently getting back to fitness after
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Soccer: Blues defender Roget in bust-up
Defender Leo Roget faces severe punishment after inciting a riot following Southend United's Roots Hall defeat against Third Division leaders Barnet. The 22-year-old stopper is in hot water with Blues boss Alan Little after a confrontation with the visitors
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Soccer: Chelmsford City's bid to come home
Ambitious plans which could herald the return of Chelmsford City Football Club to the area are about to be lodged. The scheme to develop a ploughed field in Boreham into a football ground and centre of soccer learning are about to be submitted to Chelmsford
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Witham: Tory hits out at 'stealth taxes'
The Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer attacked the Government while visiting an Essex town. Francis Maude, MP, said the Government had been "raising taxes by stealth". He made his remarks while visiting Braintree district Conservative headquarters in
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Tiptree: Estate voters could move
Boundary changes could mean the new Grove Road estate in Tiptree would be part of the Birch, Layer Marney and Messing ward. Parish councillors were told last night by borough councillor Mike Dale that this was an alternative proposal put forward by the
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Colchester: When one good turn deserves another
A good neighbour is delivering hot meals to a fundraising family who are too busy to cook. Jennie Cardy, of Walnut Tree Way, Shrub End, Colchester, has cooked a meal for her neighbours every day because their decorated home is open for charity and they
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Colchester: Family firm to close
A family firm is to close after 65 years in Colchester. A decline in trade, parking problems and Sunday trading are being blamed by gentlemen's tailors and outfitter W A Jolliffe and Son, in Crouch Street, for its reluctant decision to shut early next
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South Essex: Jobless toll falls again
Jobless figures took another tumble across south Essex taking unemployment levels down to a 19-year low. The biggest drop came in Southend as the number of benefit claimants fell to 3,913 for November compared to 4,054 for October - a decrease of 141.
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Rayleigh: Candle fire guts home
A woman has been made homeless after fire severely damaged her Rayleigh home. Firefighters today repeated their warnings for residents to be vigilant after it was found the blaze was started by a candle. The woman living in the three-bedroom semi-detached
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Soccer: Midfielder rejects Southend loan move
Southend United manager Alan Little has been knocked back in his latest bid to bring a new midfielder to Roots Hall. The Blues chief held talks with a 23-year-old player this morning, believed to be Bristol City's former England under-21 star Matthew
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Soccer: Main's 12-month rollercoaster ride
A year ago John Main became Southend United's new chairman. BERNIE FRIEND spoke to the Blues supremo about his first 12 months in charge and his hopes for the Third Division club's future Southend United chairman John Main has just celebrated his first
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Rayleigh: Power jobs safe
Jobs are safe at Eastern Electricity in Rayleigh despite cuts of more than 400 across the company. Eastern is due to merge with London Electricity and bring together staff who operate the distribution networks, such as overhead cables. But an Eastern
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Soccer: Whitton to miss out on Gunner
Colchester United boss Steve Whitton was continuing his search for defensive cover today after he revealed his latest target was unlikely to sign for the club. The U's chief has been trailing Arsenal centre-half Brian McGovern for several weeks and has
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Soccer: Roots Hall tour for babes
Junior Blues are running two football tours of Southend United's Roots Hall home on December 24 and 29. The open day, which includes a look around the Third Division club's boot room, gyms and changing areas, costs £3 for Junior Blues, £4 for non-members
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Great Clacton: Mum in labour at nativity play
A mother almost had a do-it-yourself nativity when she went into labour at her daughter's Christmas show. Amanda Goldsmith had gone to the nativity show at the Willow Tree Day Nursery, Great Clacton, to watch her three-year-old daughter Hannah. But she
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Sandon: Driver's miracle escape
A driver had a miraculous escape when he was pulled from icy waters after his car plunged 15ft over a bridge. Firefighters cut the man free and he was then pulled out by paramedics and taken to Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, with apparently no injuries
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Mid Essex: Caught! 400 drivers speeding on A12
More than 400 drivers have been caught speeding through new A12 roadworks - in just four days. All the motorists now face fines for ignoring temporary 40mph limits between Boreham and Hatfield Peverel. The cameras and signs were put up on Saturday marking
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Braintree: Two named in fraud allegations
The identities of two councillors at the centre of a police probe in to allegations of benefit fraud have been revealed by council chiefs. Braintree Council leader John Gyford took the unusual step of naming Labour councillors James Unsworth and Alisdair
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Mid Essex: Hospital revamp will open for Christmas
Improvements to the accident and emergency department at one of the busiest hospitals in Essex will be officially opened in time for Christmas and the new millennium. The new 12-bed medical assessment unit at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, was made
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Colchester: Murder squad rapped by wife
Relatives of murdered Colchester man Grant Byrom have criticised police for not finding the killer as the first anniversary of his death approaches. They believe detectives have not pulled out all the stops to arrest a man for whom for months they have
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Danbury: Gay dads' emigration ultimatum
The two gay Essex men who have become the fathers of twins with the help of a surrogate mother, say they will quit the country if it is the only way they can keep their new family together. They are anticipating a complicated return to their home in Danbury
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Essex: Roads warning
Motorists today seemed to heed police warnings to watch their speed and take more care in the icy conditions. There were very few accidents caused by the cold snap over the past two days, said Rayleigh traffic police Sergeant Richard Ager. But drivers
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Soccer: North Essex non-league round-up...
Wivenhoe Town extended their unbeaten run to five with a Ryman League division two 1-1 draw at Barking. On a heavy pitch Wivenhoe had the better of the opening 20 minutes but from then on the home side gained the upper hand. Barking took a deserved lead
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Soccer: Swifts swoop into last eight
Heybridge Swifts reached the last eight of the Ryman League Cup on a bitterly cold night at Scraley Road with a 3-1 win over neighbours Braintree Town. Braintree, who had Trevor Gunn in goal for the first half-hour with Nicky Rust delayed, took the lead
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Soccer: New international chance for Ipswich striker
Ipswich striker David Johnson has been thrown an international lifeline by Wales. Mark Hughes, who is expected to be officially named as Wales coach tomorrow, wants Johnson to spearhead his World Cup campaign. And the Town forward - with 13 goals this
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Boxted: Balaclava pair raid post office
A village sub-post office was closed for repairs yesterday after armed robbers threatened staff with a shotgun and crowbar. Two men wearing balaclavas went into Anchorage Stores and Sub-Post Office, Dedham Road, Boxted, at 11.45am on Monday. One robber
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Maldon, West Mersea: Barge skipper in Thames rescue
A well-known Maldon sailing barge skipper helped rescue a young woman from the River Thames last week. Gerard Swift, who is skipper of Cabby, was on board the vessel with the boat's mate as it prepared for a charter trip from Hays Wharf, just below London
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Chat to Johnny Vegas!
You have the chance to "chat" to one of Britain's brightest comedians via this web site. Regulars at comedy clubs across the country are sure to be aware of the side-splitting repertoire of Cheshire comedian Johnny Vegas. But now Vegas is offering the
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Canvey: 'We can't take 300 new homes'
A councillor today hit out at plans to build 300 new homes in Castle Point. Ray Howard, Tory member for Canvey West, attacked the blueprint claiming the borough lacks the support services to cope. Before any new homes are built, a better infrastructure
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Westcliff: Families in banner bust-up
A father and son today vowed to take down an illuminated millennium banner hung across a Westcliff road after a complaint from a neighbour. Other neighbours have rallied round and signed an 80-name petition urging Syd Prendergast, 51, and Paul Prendergast
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Soccer: League was always priority, claim Ipswich
John McGreal is ready to put FA Cup heartache behind him and help steer Ipswich Town into the Premiership. The Town defender played in Monday night's 1-0 defeat against Southampton in front of a live Sky television audience at Portman Road. But the former
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Bowls, Soccer: Clubs hits lottery jackpot
A bowling club has hit the jackpot after scooping more than £150,000 of lottery cash. And a football club also scored today when it received a grant to pay for nearly £100,000 of improvements. Members of Hatfield Peverel Bowls Club are celebrating after
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Chelmsford: Cheap drinks spark rise in club trouble
Young people taking advantage of weekly cut-price drinks promotions at nightclubs are causing police a headache with a rise in drunken rowdiness and nuisance behaviour. Six people were arrested in Chelmsford following Monday's cheap booze promotion, which
