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Soccer: Farlie urges clubs to get into Vase spirit
Tiptree boss Neil Farlie is urging clubs to take advantage of the Jewson League's offer to allow games to be re-arranged because of the FA Vase semi-final. The Jam-makers clash with premier division rivals AFC Sudbury in the two-legged tie. And the league
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Tilbury: NHS jobs drive
NHS organisations are teaming up with a local partnership co-ordinated by Sure Start Tilbury to promote job opportunities for local people. The day takes place on Friday, April 12, from 10am to 2.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall. Members of local NHS trusts
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Basketball: DG Leopards Kool Kats 107 - 80 Derby Storm (BBL Southern Conference)
Leopards returned to Brentwood on Sunday, but went into the game against the Derby storm without the services of guard Rod Brown who had failed to recover from injury. Nevertheless with Dave Attewell available, Leopards had more than enough firepower
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Soccer: Ipswich look at Odd deal
Ipswich Town officials will meet with representatives from Norwegian side Odd Grenland today to discuss a possible partnership deal. Odd's director of sport Jan Saeterbakken said: "We want a purely sporting arrangement that would involve things such as
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Canvey: Businessman's festival boost
A bid to stage a huge Canvey community festival has received a major boost, thanks to a millionaire businessman. Terry Holding, who trailed banners from his plane during last June's General Election campaign, will back the event in July. The island businessman
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Brightlingsea: Diver returned to Russia to honour dead
A diver who helped raise the Kursk nuclear submarine has been to Russia to honour the sailors who died in the tragedy. Mark Girdlestone, 42, of Brightlingsea, was one of a team that helped raise the stricken sub last year. He and eight other divers flew
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Soccer: Keeper blow to O's
Leyton Orient will be without experienced goalkeeper Scott Barrett for Southend United's visit to Brisbane Road this evening. The 38-year-old shot-stopper had to be substituted during Saturday's 2-0 home win over Macclesfield Town after straining his
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Pitsea: Help net a serial shop thief
Police are keen to identify a girl who has shoplifted on numerous occasions. She has targeted the One Stop convenience store in Marsh View Court, Vange and stolen groceries. PC Barry Knights, from Pitsea's beat team, said: "This is a regular female shoplifter
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Southend: Thieves cut hole in wall
Crates full of shoes were stolen by burglars who smashed through a wall to raid Hawk Logistics in Coopers Way, on the Temple Farm Industrial Estate, Southend. Metal sheeting was pulled off the wall and a hole was made so that 120 crates, each containing
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Rayleigh: Success on the cards
National DIY chain Homebase is feeling the benefit of a simpler and cheaper to run customer reward card system, thanks to the efforts of a Rayleigh credit card production company. As well as producing and personalising the 60,000 new Spend and Save cards
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Aveley, Thurrock: Tommy gets thumbs up
Young Christopher Livermore, from Aveley, really enjoyed a book signing visit to Lakeside shopping centre by Ground Force TV star Tommy Walsh, even going as far as to give Tommy the thumbs up. Big hand - Christopher Livermore, eight, with Ground Force's
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South Essex: Health fear over Foulness testing
Depleted uranium weapons - similar to those used in tests off Foulness - could cause kidney damage, a scientific report concluded today. The Royal Society claims soldiers and civilians might suffer side effects from breathing in "substantial amounts"
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Harwich: Call for dual carriage-A120
A study into the future of road transport has called for the dualling of the A120 at Harwich. There have been calls for the dualling of the road for years and now a study by the Government's Go East department has agreed the improvement is needed. A report
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Soccer: The man from Atlantis in Town trial
Billericay Town are giving Finnish central defender Juho Rantala a trial for the rest of the season. Rantala, 27 has just come to the end of the season with Atlantis FC in his native Finland and was on trial with Leyton Orient earlier this term. However
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Brentwood: Endeavour delighted at report
A sparkling Ofsted report has left Brentwood's Endeavour School bubbling with excitement. The Hogarth Avenue school, which caters for children with moderate learning difficulties, has been judged as "excellent" in many areas following a visit by school
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Basketball Brighton Bears 87 - 89 DG Leopards Kool Kats (BBL Southern Conference)
This was basketball at its most dramatic. The last time these two teams met at the Brentwood Centre the game went to the wire with the Bears snatching an improbable victory. On Saturday night in front of a packed Brighton Centre with a noisy crowd of
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Soccer: Battle on to save careers
Five footballers who were in the squad that lost so woefully at Peterborough on Saturday are battling to save their careers at Colchester United. U's boss Steve Whitton admitted today that goalkeeper Simon Brown, defenders Alan White and Ross Johnson,
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Soccer: Purfleet 2-0 Gravesend and Northfleet (Ryman League Premier Division)
Don't expect Gravesend and Northfleet to list Thurrock as one of their favourite ports of call. The championship contenders had, until last night, suffered only one previous away defeat and that was in October at Grays. An admirable performance then by
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Holland-on-Sea: Seafront skate helps hospice
Rollerskating hairdressers fought high winds for over six miles along the seafront for charity. In two hours, 19 skaters made it from Walton Pier to Clacton Pier to help St Helena Hospice. Staff of Hair Innovations in Frinton Road, Holland-on-Sea, with
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Motor racing: Herbert in for Audi
Ex-Billericay Formula One racing star Johnny Herbert makes his debut for the "factory" Audi team in the Sebring 12-hour sportscar race on Saturday. He will be bidding to claim the German manufacturer's third consecutive win in the 50th running of this
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Brightlingsea: Tributes flood in for warden
A community has paid tribute following the death of a well-known figure in a car crash. Tony Harrington, 64, died on Friday following a three-vehicle pile-up on the only route into and out of his home town, Brightlingsea. Mr Harrington's wife Jean, who
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Live Music round-up: Seafront soul in Southend
Elco Jones is getting jiggy with it again with a lush gig at Chinnery's on Southend seafront on March 16. For a mere £5 you can catch the Southend-based ten piece original R'n'B, soul, funk and disco band - does that sound like a party atmosphere or what
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Essex: Property group hit by equity declines
An Essex-based property group - Countrywide Assured - has blamed stock market falls for wiping nearly £20m off its life company's profits. The group said volatile equities had not only hit investment returns but also led to increasing numbers of people
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Basildon: Disaster brings a silver lining
A Basildon warehousing firm left teetering on the brink of disaster is celebrating after fighting its way back to success. Fighting back to success - Alan Huett in front of the rebuilt warehouse. Picture: ANDREW BELFORD 82DFB1 Family-run ESS Logistics
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Southend: Kindness at a stroke!
A lot of of clear blue water separated Claire Comte from her goal when she and her friend Gemma Smith took the plunge to help a worthy cause. Challenge - Claire Comte on the three-mile swim which she and friend Gemma Smith hope will raise enough from
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Saffron Walden: Care fair for Uttlesford
An innovative 'care fair' being organised to discuss the delivery of care services across Uttlesford has sparked a massive response with more than 600 organisations expressing an interest. The event is in response to concerns raised by people at public
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Southend: Horror over bike smash
A Southend woman today told of her horror at seeing her husband suffer serious leg injuries in a smash. Computer worker Annabell Storm ran to the side of Lee, 29, after his Aprilia RS125cc motorbike was in collision with a car in Southchurch Road, Southend
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Southend: Police appeal to have-a-go hero
Police are today working to trace the identity of a have-a-go hero who gave chase to a knifeman after a raid on a Southend off-licence. The young man walked into the Drinks Cabin, in Hamstel Road, on Sunday evening to find himself in the middle of the
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Basildon: Firebugs hit old office building
Firefighters and police were today investigating a suspected arson attack on a disused building - and are determined to catch the culprits before they strike again. The empty office building, on the A13 between the Pitsea flyover and the Five Bells roundabout
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Tilbury: Cameras consent for Broadway
A comprehensive security system which will improve the quality of life for people on a troubled estate came a step nearer to reality when the project won planning consent. The scheme involves creating a concierge centre to control entry to three blocks
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Colchester: Mums and dads go back to class
Literacy and numeracy classes are being offered to parents to keep them up to date with their children. Mums and dads in Colchester can take lessons in the national curriculum so they do not fall behind their youngsters. One of the aims of the scheme
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Soccer: U's boss calls for restored pride
Colchester United boss Steve Whitton is looking for his side to win back some pride against QPR after the U's abject loss at Peterborough. Whitton commented yesterday: "As a defensive unit we are not doing our jobs well enough and it was relegation form
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North Essex: Man killed by falling tree
A north Essex man has died after a 50ft tree he was cutting fell on top of him. Emergency services, including the Essex Air Ambulance, attend the scene of the accident The victim was trapped by branches after he had been cutting down the tree in the back
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Thurrock: Shoppers' film treat
Moulin Rouge fever hit Lakeside on Saturday as dancers and singers entertained shoppers in true French style. Can-can we entertain you - shoppers were delighted with the Moulin Rouge display. Picture: DAVE HENDERSON 82E4X1 The West Thurrock shopping complex's
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Southend: Prime rhyme has Paul rolling in the aisles
Budding poet Paul Esser used his rhyming skills to make sure nothing got left on the shelf when he went on a £1,000 spending spree at the Co-op in Southend. Paul, 47, did not have to pay a penny for his trolleyload at the store in Sutton Road, after he
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Wickford: Bravery award for Brownie
Emma Batcheler's quick thinking when her father passed out earned her a prestigious bravery award from the Guide Association. Emma and Tony Batcheler She is the only Brownie to ever receive the Anglia Brooch, which was presented to her at the 3rd Christ
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Soccer: I'm still a Shrimper, says Maher
Southend United contract rebel Kevin Maher said his mind was fully focused on the job at hand as he prepared for tonight's big local derby clash at Leyton Orient. The struggling east London outfit recently bid £20,000 for the midfielder, who further fuelled
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Colchester: Boy, oh Boyci, you're a champion!
Irish setter Boyci and his owner Terry Ringe are celebrating success at the world's biggest dog show. Champion setter - Boyci with his owner Terry Ringe. Picture: SEANA HUGHES (20184-b) Boyci, who competes under the name Tardelli the Wanderer, came first
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Soccer: Wakering bid for Ryman Two top spot
Great Wakering Rovers travel to Sussex tonight aiming to take over at the top of the Ryman League Second Division. The village side moved into third place on Saturday with a hard-earned 1-0 win at Hungerford and, with leaders Lewes not playing this evening
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Southend: Airport claims public backing for growth plan
Southend Airport has claimed its modernisation plans have won the "overwhelming approval" of visitors to its open days in the last two weeks. Airport bosses said that by a majority of two to one people who visited the exhibition featuring the proposals
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Soccer: Iron boss aims for top six finish
Braintree boss Ben Embery says his side still have plenty to play for as they concentrate on league matters for the rest of the season. The Iron enjoyed a good run in the FA Trophy before losing to Margate in a fifth round replay last week. Tonight they
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Maldon: Trio try to force hotel till
An attempted till snatch has been foiled at a Maldon hotel. Two men and a woman were spotted in the reception area of the Blue Boar Hotel in Silver Street trying to break open a cash register at about 5pm on Thursday. But when they were challenged by
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Jaywick: Young family escape home arson attack
A mother and her two young children had to jump to safety after a suspected arson attack on their Jaywick home. Gutted - the house in Austin Avenue which was badly damaged in a fire in the early hours of today. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (20191-2) The family
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Southend: Council homes for refugees?
Hundreds of asylum seekers could apply for Essex council homes if their application to stay in the UK is successful, it was warned today. Southend social services chiefs fear a "potential major problem" in the town if asylum seekers ask the council to
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Westcliff: Raider botches bank robbery
A man claiming to be armed escaped with just £31 during a botched robbery attempt on a Westcliff bank, police have revealed. Target - Barclays Bank in Westcliff which was the scene of a bank raid . Picture: Steve O'Connell 85k5b1 The incident took place
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Colchester: Businesswoman scoops top award
Colchester entrepreneur Juliet Price has taken one of the top awards in the East of England Businesswoman of the Year 2001 competition. Mrs Price, managing director of Park City Consulting, was awarded the Enterprise Trophy. She received her award during
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Chelmsford: Housing scheme is good for tenants
A new era in housing is set to deliver £58m in repairs and improvements to homes in Chelmsford. In the biggest change in public services in a generation, Chelmsford Council handed over responsibility for its 7,000 council houses to Chelmer Housing Partnership
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Billericay: Work to start on £500,000 community facility
Work begins on the new £500,000 Emmanuel Archer Hall complex at Billericay on Monday. The hall and two meeting rooms are expected to be in use before Christmas and by Emmanuel church groups, as well as community groups, who have been operating from Portacabins
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Soccer: Injured winger Clark targets recall
Injured Southend United winger Steven Clark is hoping to make a return to first team action tonight against Leyton Orient. The 20-year-old tore the ligaments in his right knee at Halifax Town five weeks ago and has been working hard to regain his fitness
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Colchester: One dead after crashes
A woman died and a man was in a critical condition today after two separate freak crashes in Colchester - one involving a stray horse. In the first a 31-year-old mother from the town was involved in a three-car crash and later died after she fell ill
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Canvey: Businessman's festival boost
A bid to stage a huge Canvey community festival has received a major boost, thanks to a millionaire businessman. Terry Holding, who trailed banners from his plane during last June's General Election campaign, will back the event in July. The island businessman
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Basildon: Girl, 4, hurt in head-on car smash
A four-year-old girl was seriously hurt in a head-on car crash. Wreckage - the aftermath of the head-on crash in which a four-year-old girl was seriously injured Picture: DAVE HENDERSON 85NXQ7 She was rushed to Basildon Hospital intensive care unit suffering
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Pitsea: Champagne thief
Champagne and whisky worth more than £100 was stolen from the Tesco Extra store in Pitsea. Police are keen to trace a man, with short dark hair and a dark quilted jacket, who selected the goods and then left the store without paying. Anyone with information
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Colchester: Students watch out for troubles
Schoolchildren in Colchester are getting set to take part in the country's first youth Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Presentation packs created by the police and Colchester Neighbourhood Watch have been given to children at St Benedict's College and the
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Essex: There's still time to be a champion trainee
Time is running out for Essex's top trainees to put their names down for the county's first Champions of Learning Awards. The awards, organised by the Learning and Skills Council, Essex, are being held to recognise people who have transformed their lives
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Great Tey: One casualty in but two come out!
With ten children in one family there is bound to be the odd accident or two but even supermum Sue Dyer was shocked when she took one son to hospital with a fractured leg - and left with two of her boys in plaster. Ouch! Two young Dyers in the wars Mrs
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Soccer: Longer Blues stay for duo?
Southend United boss Rob Newman is to investigate the possibility of extending the loan deals of midfielders Brian Barry-Murphy and Ian Selley, who are on the books of Preston and Wimbledon respectively. "I will be talking to their clubs this week," Newman
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Boxing, Basketball: Champ Jack aids school
Jack Gillingwater certainly did not think about resting on his laurels after winning a national school's boxing title at Barnsley, Yorkshire. Jack in the box -- Jack Gillingwater won the national schoolboys boxing title before setting off to help his
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Basildon: Safety fears after knife amnesty fails
Police fear there could still be lethal knives on the streets of Basildon after a one-month amnesty to retract the weapons proved unsuccessful. Pitsea police believed the knives, which are disguised as lighters, were being used in the area after a man
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Linford, Vange: Quarry death court move
Bosses at a quarry where a 15-year-old boy died while at work could face prosecution. Death scene - Rainbow Shaw Quarry, Linford, where Dean Butler, 15, was crushed in a machine. Picture: TERENCE BUNCH 156AGD1 Papers in the case of Dean Butler, from Vange
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Pitsea: Pervert on prowl again
A pervert who exposes himself to young women has struck again. In the latest incident the man targeted a 16-year-old girl walking home along Rickling, Pitsea, on Wednesday at 5.15pm. He called out to her and shouted "What do you think of this, love?"
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Braintree: Teacher Emma remembered
Tributes have been paid to a Braintree teacher who died in a motorcycle accident Emma Lucas, 25, died in a collision while on a motorbike lesson on Saturday. She had joined the staff of Beckers Green Primary School, in Beckers Green Road, Braintree, in
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Bowls: School sport boosted
Essex Bowls Council is offering coaching courses for beginners on April 24-26 (6.30-8.30pm) at Essex County IBC, Imperial Avenue, Westcliff. Cost is £15 for the three sessions per player. For more information on how to book a place contact Kyra Chilton
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Grays: Cindy visits niece's play
Young performers got a surprise when they staged a late pantomime. Celebrity visit - TV star Michelle Collins dropped in to see a play by the Performers Art College, Corringham. Picture: DAVE HENDERSON Cast members of the Performers Art College, in Corringham
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Colchester: Just four days to raise £4,000
A Colchester school has just four days to raise £4,000 to bid for the first business and enterprise college status in Essex. St Benedict's College needs the money to attain the £50,000 sponsorship money required by the Government in order to submit its
