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Thurrock: United to beat hooligans
The emergency services and Thurrock Council have teamed up to co-ordinate a multi-agency approach to tackling anti-social behaviour. The move is in response to an increase in car and bin fires, where firefighters have been attacked, prompting the fire
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Pitsea: Faulty phone ordeal
A great-grandmother has been left in tears after a faulty telephone connection has made her life a misery. Kathleen Peck of Walthams Place, Pitsea, relies on her phone to keep in regular contact with Basildon Hospital and her family. The 75-year-old widow
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Soccer: Backing for football to return to Chelmsford
Chelmsford Council has pledged its support for the town's football club. Following a crucial meeting on Friday, Michael Mackrory, council leader, said he was pleased to meet Chelmsford City chairman Peter Stroud and his fellow directors. "We aim to do
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Seven Days
The week in review Dec 16-22 Weekend Sport Colchester won 3-0 at struggling Luton while Southend with 72nd minute substitute Thomas Pinault adding to earlier strikes from Barry Conlon and David Gregory. It was the first time Colchester had won agains
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Thurrock, Brentwood: Crime victims offered seasonal helpline
Victims of crime should not suffer in silence this New Year but can call the Victim Support line for practical advice and emotional support. Thurrock and Brentwood Victim Support, which has an office in Seven Arches Road, helps people cope with crime
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Billericay: No more aid for bus route
Billericay Town Council has confirmed it is to stop subsidising the 256 bus route following a poor response from passengers. The council announced earlier this year that it was reviewing the route, launched in August, after it emerged that no more than
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Basketball: Cup fever grips Brentwood
Brentwood is in the grip of cup final fever as its own London Leopards prepare for the country's big basketball showdown. The Leopards are competing in basketball's NTL Cup - the sport's equivalent of football's FA Cup. The match is at the Sheffield Arena
