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Westcliff: Lulworth Court sold
A former respite holiday centre for the disabled has been sold for £830,000. A mystery buyer snapped up Lulworth Court, the seafront complex on Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff, after a hectic bidding session at public auction. Dedman Property Services
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Dovercourt: Tribute offered to Diana memorial
Memorials are usually built to a certain formula, but a Dovercourt man is attempting to buck the trend. A Diana, Princess of Wales remembrance walk through London's West End is to be created this year and Colin Wilkin, 73, believes he has just the thing
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Harold Hill: £100,000 play area 'will be wrecked'
It could be vandalised out of sight - that is the chilling message to leisure bosses about to install a £100,000 children's play area in Central Park, Gooshays Drive, Harold Hill. The stark warning comes from Havering Sports Council member and former
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Thundersley: Neighbours fume as Virgin territory is fenced off
Advertising boards fronting a site earmarked for a controversial leisure centre have been branded an "eyesore" by nearby residents. They claim the six boards, which stretch the full length of the site in Rayleigh Road, Thundersley, are blocking the view
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Soccer: Veteran Mowbray loves the limelight
Ipswich defender Tony Mowbray thought he was being put out to grass when George Burley called him into his office at the end of last season. The old warhorse, a veteran of more than 500 appearances for Middlesbrough, Glasgow Celtic and Town, believed
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Women's hockey: Indoor title success for Chelmsford
Two stunning performances from Chelmsford Highway clinched the National Indoor title for the club for the first time in their history. In a nailbiting finale on Sunday they pipped last year's champions Slough to the top spot on goal difference, at the
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Point-to-Point: Sporborg duo make a fine start to the new season
After a disastrous 1999 season when the yard was struck down by a virus, the Bishops Stortford rather/son partnership of Christopher and Simon Sporborg bounced back with a vengeance at the opening fixture of this year's point-to-point season at Cottenham
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Tennis: Harvey nicks semis spot
Jeremy Harvey and John Handelaar have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Southend and District LTA winter championships. They defeated David Tubbs and Graham Bloomfield 6-1 2-6 6-4 to secure a berth. Harvey and Handelaar will be facing Simon
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Soccer: Manor's trophy mission
Southend Manor take a break from their bid for Schweppes Essex Senior League championship honours on Saturday when they visit Basildon United in the Harry Fisher Memorial Trophy quarter-finals. Manor triumphed 3-0 at Gardiners Close only a week ago and
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Soccer: Hudson to sign for Wivenhoe
Giant defender Gary Hudson was set to sign an 18-month year contract with Ryman League division two side Wivenhoe Town last night (Thursday). Hudson has been a big success at the club since joining from Clacton Town in September. And his signing, which
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Wivenhoe: Police criticised for 999 no-show
Essex Chief Constable David Stevens is being urged to fight for more police officers after none was free to catch a suspected criminal at a hall ... next door to a police station. Ken Rogers, of De Vere Close, Wivenhoe, waited 20 minutes for police to
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Stock: Did fire death pair block help?
Two men who died in a blaze which engulfed a Stock flat may have barricaded themselves in, it emerged yesterday. Garfield Haveron, 50, and Murray Kemp, 37, were found on the kitchen floor of the flat in Vernon Corner, Stock. Firefighters had to break
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Colchester: Victoria's fight for TB jabs
A girl whose grandfather had TB has launched a crusade to secure vaccinations for pupils in Colchester. Victoria Thompson, 15, has taken up the cause after hundreds of pupils in north-east Essex missed out on the jabs. She feels she may be more susceptible
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Colchester: Troops put cold war skills to test
Troops from Colchester are the first in Britain to be putting winter warfare skills to the test in temperatures of minus 32 degrees C. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) have just started Exercise Snowshoe in the shadow
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Soccer round-up: Southend Junior League
King lived up to his name for Hamlet Court by grabbing two of the goals which saw the Southend Junior League Under-14 side make further progress in the County Cup. They beat Marshalls Park 4-3. Strange continued his incredible scoring feats for Trinity
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Stansted: Emergency landing for airbus
An airbus carrying 152 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing at Stansted Airport after it suffered fuselage damage. A full investigation is under way after the Airtours International Europe-bound flight landed safely at the airport at around
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Rochford, Chalkwell: Who needs Blind Date?
Two south Essex Blind Date contestants may not have found love on the programme - but have found the perfect match together. Warren Root and Antonia Galbraith appeared on different occasions on the hit show - but Cilla didn't manage to find them love.
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Witham: Forever in our memory
Two Witham children who died of meningitis are to be commemorated with a plaque on hospital equipment bought with money raised by their grieving mothers and friends. The mothers -- Faye Joseph and Winnie Austin, both of Virgil Road, Witham -- say that
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Chelmsford: Police called over sex in park
Police are monitoring homosexual importuning in a Chelmsford park. A complaint about undesirable activities in and around the public toilets in Oaklands Park, near Chelmsford and Essex Museum, was made at the weekend. Mrs Janice Stratton Lee, of Great
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Soccer: Referee defends Colchester tie bookings
Referee Keith Hill has defended the controversial decisions which saw seven players booked and two of them sent-off in Colchester United's 1-0 win over Wycombe. Lomana Tresor Lua Lua came off the bench at Layer Road to settle Tuesday's match with a goal
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Soccer: Cardiff in for Greene
Colchester United centre-half David Greene has emerged as a shock transfer target for Cardiff City. The U's player has stalled on a new two-and-a-half-year deal at Layer Road and will be free to leave under the Bosman ruling at the end of the season.
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Soccer: Brentwood lose out to Ilford
Brentwood';s run of defeats continued on Saturday when they lost at home to second in the table Ilford. The home side created many good scoring opportunities but failed to find the target when well placed. Ilford took the lead when they broke away on
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Soccer: Young U's out to shock Leeds
Micky Cook's Colchester United youth team faced the biggest test of their fledgling careers last night (Thursday) - an FA Youth Cup tie against mighty Leeds United. The U's under 18 side travelled to a hotel near Elland Road to prepare for the FA Youth
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Sailing: Hannah's New Year gets off to a flyer
Top teenage sailor Hannah Stodel has made a lucrative start to the new millennium. The 14-year-old from Empress Avenue, West Mersea, has just been awarded £5,000 for a new dinghy by the Foundation for Sport and the Arts. It rounds off another successful
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Badminton: Simon stars in the championships
Simon Hardcastle, 15, from Billericay, took all three titles in the Home Counties Under 16 Badminton Championships in Dublin. Hardcastle, who is the current triple national champion, won the Boys Singles, the Boys Doubles with partner Andrew Smith (Hampshire
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Soccer: Colchester hero Andy hits the big time
FA Youth Cup hero Andy Walker could be thrust into the first team limelight against Bournemouth on Saturday. The U's youth team keeper - who saved a penalty in the 0-0 draw away to Premiership club Leeds United last night - is on standby because Simon
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Chelmsford: Radar firm awarded £40m Navy contract
Chelmsford's Alenia Marconi Systems radar company has won a £40 million contract for a new long range radar for the Royal Navy's latest powerful Type 45 destroyer. And another £100 million contract is being sought for 2004. This radar forms part of the
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Wickford: Councillors urge tree action
Steps are being taken to make sure "unscrupulous" developers do not bulldoze trees before they can be protected. Wickford councillors are calling for an emergency tree preservation order (TPO) system to be set up to save trees in immediate danger. The
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Basildon, Laindon: Suicide bid driver 'lost her baby'
Tormented mum Karen Wetherell set out to commit suicide after losing her baby. Wetherell, 36, tried to drive her smart BMW over the edge of the Dunton flyover on Southend Arterial Road, Basildon. She escaped unhurt, despite writing off the car. Lumps
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Woodham: Town's vision 2000
Plans to develop wasteland next to the Flix Cinema, South Woodham, and create a shopping mall and offices have been welcomed this week. The scheme is being developed jointly by chartered accountants Khan Thornton and builder Malcolm Babbage. It would
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Benfleet: Patty's 'evacuation' shock
A woman today hit out at a holiday company that sent her a letter with the words "official evacuation notice" printed on its envelope. Patty Morris, of Waverley Road, Benfleet, said she had been scared by the letter which arrived at her home yesterday
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Basildon, Southend: It's not funny being a bunny!
A rabbit rescue service was today hoping to pull some new homes out of the hat for dozens of abandoned bunnies. Thumpers Rabbit Rescue, which has foster homes in Basildon and Southend, has 30 rabbits which need rehoming. Winter is the time owners are
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Soccer round-up: Southend Junior Soccer League
Wickford-based All Stars are certainly living up to their name in the Bukta sponsored South East Essex Mini-Soccer Primary League. Their under-10s made it 12 wins on the trot in the Division Five table when they triumphed 4-1 over Hamlet Court. Down and
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Southend: 'Lights cause big tailbacks'
A set of new traffic lights at a busy road junction in Southend was today branded a "shambles". Motorist Christopher Ford claims the new signals at the junction of Belle Vue Road and Southchurch Road are causing major delays for drivers. Mr Ford, of Cromer
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Soccer: Oakwood on travels
Southend Sunday League Oakwood Sports travel north this weekend bidding for a place in the last eight of the FA Umbro Sunday Cup. Their game with Northwood kicks-off at the home of Bridlington Town at 1.30pm on Sunday. Converted for the new archive on
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Athletics: Triumphant trio in Birmingham
Three Chelmsford-based athletes travelled to Birmingham to compete in the prestigious Birmingham Games and did so with great success. Great Britain International Stuart Ohrland competed in the Senior men's high jump at the weekend, and finished joint
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Cricket: Burns back in first class game
Former Essex wicketkeeper Neil Burns has signed for Leicestershire. Burns, 34, from Chelmsford, joined the Essex staff after being spotted turning in some good performances for Chelmsford Cricket Club. However, with David East making the Essex first team
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Soccer: Braintree switch is scuppered
Bold plans to move Braintree Town Football Club to a new home have been scuppered. Club bosses have been looking at an alternative site, but talks came to an end after chairman George Rosling discovered a mystery buyer had snapped up the vacant site -
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Soccer: Ipswich star may go to jail
Ipswich Town star Adam Tanner faces a possible jail sentence after admitting he crashed into a parked car while three times the drink drive limit. Tanner, 26, of Beeleigh Link, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford, admitted drink driving and failing to stop when
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Soccer: South Essex non-league round-up
Wednesday League: Lodgers go clear Rayleigh Lodgers took advantage of the fact that closest rivals Southend Postmen were away on cup duty to move further clear at the top of the Southend Wednesday League. Lodgers recovered from a 2-1 interval deficit
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Soccer: Witham lose to leaders
At half-time in Saturday's game against the division two leaders at Spa Road, Witham were doing well and had played the better football and held a 1-0 lead. It then all went wrong for them as Ford stepped a gear, got an fortunate equaliser and two late
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Soccer: Iron back to winning ways
Still very much in the process of reorganising after a disappointing first half of the season, Braintree are now beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel and will be encouraged by their first win in 17 games. Recent team changes left only skipper
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Soccer round-up: Essex Intermediate League
ESSEX INTERMEDIATE CUP FOURTH ROUND Cup holders Kelvedon Hatch visited Brampton Manor and the Hatch took another step along the road to the final with a 2-1 victory, thanks to Page and King goals. Frenford Senior played host to Hutton and Liddle, G Young
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Rugby: O'Hare points the way to a convincing victory
With Finchley languishing towards the bottom of the league and Chelmsford mid-table, Chelmsford entered Saturday's match at Coronation Park with an air of confidence, especially after their superb performance against Southend the previous week. Finchley
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Cross Country: Chelmsford's two team wins
The fourth race of the season in the Essex Cross Country League was held at Gloucester Park, Basildon on Sunday, with the top clubs in the county competing, and it was a succesful day for Chelmsford Athletic Club. Weather conditions were good and most
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Boxing: Batista is confident of victory
Billericay Boxing Club's Andreas 'Kent' Batista begins his ABA title build up when he travels to Biggleswade on February 3 to box local favourite Spencer Wright, brother of leading professional light heavyweight Monty Wright. Batista, who is on an unbeaten
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Bowls: Falcon suffer narrow National Fours loss
An excellent match took place in the fifth round of the National Fours on Thursday. Against an Essex County BC Four which included two England Internationals, the Falcon rink of Nigel Gardiner, Stan Lee, Ernie Brockman and Mark Morhall lost by just one
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Witham: Super loo scheme with windfall cash
Plans are in the pipeline to transform a run-down toilet block into a state-of-the-art super loo with Witham's share of a £275,000 windfall. The high tech toilets, are set to be part-funded out of the cashpot given to Braintree Council by the developers
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Maldon: Pensioners warned about elderly trickster
Police are warning pensioners to be wary of an elderly trickster pretending to know them in order to borrow cash. Several residents from old people's homes in the town have been approached by a man who engages them in conversation mentioning details about
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Colchester: Bishop's SOS to Tony
The Bishop of Colchester today issued an SOS to Tony Blair to safeguard rural life. The Right Rev Edward Holland said some people in positions of responsibility had no experience of the countryside and the way it needed to be managed. He called on the
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Chelmsford: Lorries were breaking law
More than half of the lorries stopped by police in Chelmsford were breaking the law. Officers from Essex Police took part in Operation Mermaid yesterday - a national campaign to carry out checks on heavy goods vehicles. And three of the lorries were in
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Woodham: £63,000 CCTV grant delight
A £63,000 Home Office grant which will bring closed-circuit television to South Woodham Ferrers has been welcomed by the town council. Covering the town's trouble 'hotspots' including Trinity Square, Market Square and the area around the Town Crier pub
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Great Totham: Man found hanging by his wife
A 42-year-old self-employed building contractor discovered hanging from a rafter at his Great Totham home by his wife had been having marital problems. Mrs Denise Brown told police that her husband had given no indication that he wished to take his own
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Wickford bucks crime trend
Crime-conscious Wickford is bucking the trend of rising crime - it was today revealed. Police figures reveal that despite a massive increase in shed and garage burglaries in the town, the number of overall crimes has fallen slightly. It is good news for
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Southend: We will be most amused
One of the country's best-loved actresses Prunella Scales is at the Palace Theatre as Queen Victoria. She talks to SALLY KING Prunella Scales CBE, mistress of the comic battleaxe and character actress supreme is donning a wig and shawl to appear at the
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Gestingthorpe: Late bid to save Scott flag
A battered flag which survived Scott of the Antarctic's doomed journey to the South Pole may have been saved for the nation after the Government blocked its export to the United States. The flag went with Captain Robert Scott and Gestingthorpe explorer
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Soccer: Cook's lads put Leeds in a stew
Micky Cook threatened to spoil the party at Elland Road and his young Colchester United side did just that in this famous old stadium. The U's youth team boss was substitute for the famous 1971 FA Cup win against Don Revie's side and he was quick to remind
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Soccer: Wednesday shockers
Leading duo Rayleigh Lodgers and Southend Postmen were both beaten on an afternoon of shock results in the Southend Wednesday League. Lodgers, despite goals from Paul (2) and White, lost 4-3 to Basildon Police, who had a Bolton hat-trick and single strike
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Golf round-up: Salisbury offers a share of the spoils...
Pro golfer David Salisbury is hoping a plan to allow individuals and companies to buy shares in his future will pay dividends during the coming season. If the scheme does take-off, 24-year-old Salisbury is hoping to avoid the disappointment of his 1999
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Braintree: £62,000 cutbacks to refuse collection
Braintree Council is aiming to save £62,000 in the way the town's refuse is collected in order to meet demands of other "unavoidable" cleaning issues. Environment councillors heard that issues such as fly tipping, street cleaning and dog fouling have
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North Weald: Move moguls set to roll in
North Weald is to star in a television mini-series produced by DreamWorks, the movie moguls behind the Hollywood blockbuster Saving Private Ryan. Key scenes from the planned film, to be called Band of Brothers, are to be filmed at the village's historic
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Soccer: Blues 'Orient test to sell out
Southend United fans wishing to attend Blues' Third Division derby clash at Leyton Orient on Saturday, February 5, are advised to buy advanced tickets from Roots Hall. The O's have only allocated 1,200 seats for Southend's supporters, who were followed
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Southend: Wig raiders give shop a big headache
A wig shop owner has appealed for the return of his prized work after a smash and grab raid. Thieves broke the front window of Wigs Direct in York Road, Southend, and made off with a display of at least 24 wigs and hairpieces. One of the stolen items
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Rugby: Old boys outclassed
Saturday's victory by Stamford against second in the table Old Brentwoods virtually secures promotion for them and leaves the Old Boys to reflect on a poor first half performance with thoughts of what might have been. Despite both sides missing early
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Basildon: Burglars torch clothes store
An investigation has been launched into a blaze that destroyed thousands of pounds of stock at a town centre shop. Police believe burglars may have been behind the fire at Mark One ladies fashions in Basildon's town square. Firefighters from Basildon,
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Colchester, Frinton: Diana award for pupil
A teenager who has overcome learning difficulties is one of the first in the country to receive a special Princess Diana memorial award. Rebecca Watts, 16, was nominated for the prestigious accolade by teachers at St Benedict's College, Colchester, where
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Canvey: School's memorial for former deputy
Staff and pupils at Castle View School on Canvey, dug deep to honour the memory of former deputy headteacher Mike Hargate. A new raised flowerbed has been put on the corner of Meppel Avenue and Somnes Avenue in memory of the deputy head who died of cancer
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Westcliff: Mum's dilemma at feeding Gabrielle
Little Gabrielle Turner, who needs to be fed through a tube, is not getting the special daily care she needs because Southend education bosses and her school can't decide who should pay for it. Mum Kelly is so frustrated with the situation she is having
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Basildon: Neighbours flee suicide bomber
Bomb disposal experts were called to a Basildon address when a suicidal man threatened to blow up his home. A block of flats and a nearby social club had to be evacuated and a road closed off during the four-and-a-half hour drama. Police in Basildon were
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Rochford: How rape agony led to suicide
A 21-year-old woman killed herself after her allegations that she had been raped were dropped by prosecutors. Marie Margison slashed her wrists and arms in the bathroom of her flat in Rochford after writing a message to her fiance in black felt tip pen
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Soccer: South Essex non-league results round-up
RYMAN LEAGUE Division 3: Great Wakering Rovers 2, Aveley 0. FA UMBRO TROPHY Round 3: Billericay Town 3, Hereford United 1; Sutton United 1, Canvey Island 0. SCHWEPPES ESSEX SENIOR LEAGUE Bowers United 4, Eton Manor 1; Brentwood 1, Ilford 3; Burnham Ramblers
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Soccer: Perkins' battle to play
Young Southend United defender Chris Perkins has admitted that he faces a race against time to prove himself to Shrimpers boss Alan Little. The 19-year-old stopper, who has made five league appearances for the Seasiders, is desperate for another crack
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Basketball: Overtime loss for the Leopards
With six minutes remaining in regulation time of Sunday's match at the Brentwood Centre, the Leopards were leading by 14 points and seemingly had the game under control. Derby, who arrived with only seven players, were soon to have starting player Ray
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Soccer: Magilton missing for trip to Bolton
Jim Magilton is out of Ipswich Town's crunch promotion showdown with old enemies Bolton at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday. The midfielder has a slight tear in the groin area and is likely to be out for between a week and ten days. Town boss George Burley
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Soccer: Dalgarno out for Rovers' big date
Great Wakering Rovers' bid to reach the last 16 of the FA Carlsberg Vase has been hit by a suspension which rules out giant central defender Tommy Dalgarno. Dalgarno misses out under the bookings "totting-up" system as the village side line-up for one
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Soccer: Little has little to choose from
Injuries and one-match suspensions have given Southend United manager Alan Little a selection headache ahead of Saturday's Third Division fixture at Mansfield Town. The Blues boss, already without banned duo, ten-goal top-scorer Martin Carruthers and
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Rugby: Westcliff seek big Cup upset...
Eastern Counties One strugglers Westcliff are out to provide the shock of the day when they take on near-neighbours Canvey Island in Sunday's big Essex Cup, second-round derby game at Waterside Farm (1pm). Westcliff are languishing at the bottom of the
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Soccer round-up: Mid-Essex League
PREMIER DIVISION Beacon Hill Rovers are the new leaders after winning a 12 goal thriller with bottom of the table Outwood Common. Hill led 5-1 at one time but the visitors came back to be one behind at 6-5 before a breakaway goal sealed a 7-5 victory,
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Women's hockey: Chelmsford the best of British
Chelmsford Highway Ladies Hockey Club were crowned the National Indoor Champions at the Chaswell Leisure Centre in Worcester at the weekend. After coming second for the last three years they turned the tables on last year's winners Slough to clinch the
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Women's soccer: City maintain title challenge
City made the short trip up the A12 hoping to continue their winning run and keep the pressure on at the top of the table. Before Sunday's encounter, City were in second place in the table, nine points adrift of leaders, Cambridge based side Pye, but
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Mid Essex: Council bids for land crucial for rail link
Braintree Council has put in a bid to buy land in Witham which would be crucial if the proposed Braintree to Stansted rail link ever goes ahead. Rail Properties Limited put the former steam locomotive turntable site up for sale in their latest list of
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Dunmow: Town award launched
A Great Dunmow Town Award -- recognising and honouring contribution in the town and beyond -- was launched this week. The award, a wooden plaque featuring the town's coat of arms, will be presented for the first time in May. It is being introduced by
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Essex: Thumbs-up for county council
Essex County Council now knows which residents are generally satisfied by its services, following the results of a major joint opinion poll conducted by NOP. The company interviewed a representative sample of more than 1,000 residents in their homes during
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Golf round-up: Coulters wait was worthwhile
The Chelmsford Golf Club Men's Section has, at last, following several days of inclement weather, been able to complete its Sunday Medal for January. Bob Coulter, with a nett 63, led the Saturday Medal but needed to see if anybody could better that score
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Soccer: Newman Natters....
Well done to triumphant Billericay I'd like to congratulate Billericay Town on their great 3-1 FA Trophy victory over Hereford United, which has handed them the plum draw of the next round against Rushden and Diamonds. Billericay's achievement against
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Basildon: Yardley site sold
The former Yardley factory site in Basildon has been sold, it was revealed today. Receivers KPMG confirmed the 400,000 sq ft site has been bought for an "undisclosed amount" by Mirravale Properties and the Minton Group as a joint venture. The announcement
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Soccer: City still beset by injuries
Although still depleted with an extraordinary injury list, Chelmsford City manager Gary Bellamy is confident that his patched up side can maintain their current winning form when they entertain Stamford in a Dr Martens League Eastern Division match at
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Eastwood: Mum warns against meningitis complacency
A mum whose only son developed deadly meningitis has warned other parents against complacency. Julie Baker did the recommended "tumbler test" when 18-months-old Cameron fell ill with what looked like a heat rash on his chest and back. She had read that
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Maldon: Quay workshops plan
Plans for riverside workshops and homes in Maldon have received a mixed reception. Grove Homes have submitted a scheme for office and workshop accommodation and seven apartments at the Fullbridge. The scheme would provide new premises for the Cirdan Sailing
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Chelmsford: Adult phone lines mix-up
A furious father is considering legal action after his telephone was plagued with adult chatlines. John Moorhouse had to ban his two sons from using the telephone at his Chelmsford home because every time they went to pick it up they would hear X-rated
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Soccer: Plaque marks where Blues started
Southend United fans have commemorated the foundation of their footballing favourites with a helping hand from Sir Teddy Taylor , the honorary president of the Shrimpers' supporters club. The Rochford and Southend East MP unveiled a special plaque at
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Soccer: Colchester win but ref grabs headlines
A refereeing display which saw two players sent off and nine bookings overshadowed a good win for Colchester against old rivals Wycombe. Colchester's Layer Road crowd probably thought they had witnessed all the drama they were ever likely to see in a
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Braintree: Taxi boss wins licence battle
Braintree taxi boss John Ahmed has won his fight to have a suspension against his licence revoked. Mr Ahmed, 44, who runs Direct Line Taxis in Manor Street, appealed against Braintree District Council's decision to suspend his operator's licence, before
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Soccer round-up: Pope & Smith Sunday League
ESSEX INTERMEDIATE CUP THIRD ROUND Old Chelmsfordians carried the flag for the league into the third round, and in a tremendous game, they led 2-0 after five minutes against a strong Marquis Sports side, who pulled back to equalise. At the end of 90 minutes
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Soccer: Jail for soccer match kicking
A footballer who deliberately kicked a fellow player in the face during a match has been jailed for 21 months. Wayne Bertie, 29, was given a higher sentence for embarking on a long-term foreign trip following the attack more than four years ago. Victim
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Braintree: Car tax anger led to tyre slashing
A foible about cars with no tax disc led a man to slash tyres. Stephen Prentice, 44, of Dover Close, Braintree, was irritated when he saw cars without tax and let his weakness get out of control, slashing the tyres of 17 cars on separate occasions. He
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Little Clacton: End to home bid battle?
The fight to halt a controversial scheme to set up a children's home in Little Clacton appears to be finally over. A deal has been struck between Essex County Council and the family which owned the land needed to improve access to the site - and which
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Essex: Police aim to beat car criminals
Essex Police today launched a high-profile campaign to crack down on car crime. There were 30,120 offences of vehicle crime committed in the county last year - nearly a third of all recorded crime. That includes theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle
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Southend to Chelmsford rail link idea
Southend could have a direct rail link to Chelmsford if a new partnership succeeds in pushing for improvements. The idea is to be included in July's new local transport plan. It was one of a range of schemes to boost the county's train network looked
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Southend: £15m Euro cash at risk
Work must start soon on implementing a scheme to spend a possible £15 million of European aid aimed at tackling Southend's jobs and deprivation crisis, councillors were warned. If plans are not made now, the town could lose out on cash it will be entitled
