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Dovercourt: Wedding plan under water
A young couple are having to rethink their wedding plans after waking to find their home under five inches of water John Smith and Melanie McMillan are determined to go ahead with their marriage at All Saints' Church, Dovercourt on September 7, although
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Basildon: Appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses to a hit-and-run accident which left one person in hospital suffering from whiplash. A green Rover van drove into the back of a Nissan Micra which had stopped at a zebra crossing in Timberlog Lane, Basildon, at around
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Cricket: Das ton puts India in driving seat
India are looking set to put on a big total in their match against Essex with a century from Shiv Das at Chelmsford. At just after 5pm India were on 273-4 at the County Ground after winning the toss and electing to bat. Das was the chief architect of
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Bowls: Dragon contest hots up
Bowlers are all fired up ahead of the Dragon Day at Hadleigh Bowls Club on Saturday. The annual day-long event sees bowlers from ten south east Essex clubs competing for the Dragon Trophy and cash prizes provided by club sponsor Suzuki. Two players from
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Soccer: Tranmere 1 - 1 Colchester United (Nationwide Division Two)
It was the U's tremendous second half character, not to mention their undoubted skill, that turned this game on its head after an indifferent first 45 minutes that left them a goal down and with goalkeeper Richard McKinney and wing-back Karl Duguid stretchered
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Soccer: Newman - Finish off the job
Southend United manager Rob Newman was left cursing his team's finishing skills after last night's 1-0 Roots Hall defeat against Carlisle. Will McDonagh's late goal handed the Cumbrians all three points in the first Roots Hall fixture of the new Third
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Tendring: Morale to reach all-time low fear
Staff morale at Tendring Council will sink to an all-time low if vacancies are not filled in a bid to save cash. That's the fear of the opposition group, which made an unsuccessful last-ditch plea for such a move to be avoided at all costs. Tendring Council
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Thundersley: Tony ready to climb mountain for hospice
An intrepid dad is gearing up for the adventure of a lifetime to raise vital funds for Little Haven children's hospice. Tony Lewis's daughter Chloe, three, who has a brain tumour, regularly visits the centre in Daws Heath Road, Thundersley. Now he will
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Soccer: Brightlingsea manager resigns
Brightlingsea United's manager Jim Warnes has announced his resignation from the Jewson League division one side. Warnes took the decision after Brightlingsea's 4-3 away defeat at Little Oakley at the weekend. Warnes took over the North Road hot-seat
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South Woodham Ferrers: Council vows to replace stolen jubilee bench
A special golden jubilee bench which was stolen just three weeks after it was unveiled will be replaced and security beefed up, say community leaders. The bench, part of a set of four commissioned by South Woodham Ferrers Town Council, was uprooted out
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Basildon, Thurrock: Retailers given security boost against crime
Improved lighting and security fencing to tackle crime and vandalism in Basildon have been welcomed but "there is still more to be done". This is the message from Mike Crone, the chairman of the Vange Community Association, after the announcement that
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Southend: Knocked out by deluge
A pumping station designed to prevent flooding was steeped in four feet of water during the weekend deluge, it emerged today. The unit, in the sea wall at Chalkwell Esplanade, Southend, connected to an electrical sub-station, is designed to push rainwater
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Cricket: Injury worries for India match
Essex begin a four-day Vodafone Challenge match against India today at Chelmsford with injury problems clouding selection of the side. But vice-captain Paul Grayson could be set to return after nearly two months on the sidelines. The all-rounder underwent
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Cricket: India put on early runs
India have already put more than 100 runs on the board for only one wicket in their four-day match against Essex at Chelmsford. The tourists made 104-1 by lunch today at the County Ground after winning the toss and electing to bat. The only Indian wicket
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Chelmsford: New York prayer vigil
A prayer vigil is taking place at Chelmsford Cathedral to mark the first anniversary of the terrorist attack that took place in New York last year. On Wednesday, September 11, other churches in the town have been invited to join together for a remembrance
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Essex: Motorist failed to stop
Police are hunting a motorist who failed to stop after a collision with a pedestrian. The accident took place at the junction of the A120 and Stebbing Green Road, at 1.50am on August 4. The pedestrian, a 34-year-old man from Stebbing, was taken to Broomfield
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Billericay: Disgraced GP's patients assured of help
The 3,500 patients on the books of a Billericay GP surgery have been assured of receiving the medical treatment they need following the suspension of disgraced partner Dr Azhir Sarfraz. Dr Sarfraz, 34, was suspended for 12 months last week for "disgraceful
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Southend: Council tax rise predicted
Southend taxpayers were today warned to brace themselves for a £250 rise in council tax next year. The fears have been prompted by a Government move to change the way grants are calculated which would benefit councils in northern England. Southend Council
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Pitsea: Thieves target mourners
Heartless thieves are targeting bereaved families while they visit their loved ones at a cemetery. Several cars parked by Pitsea crematorium and cemetery in London Road, Pitsea, have been hit by crooks, police have revealed. The latest victim was 66-year-old
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Soccer: Blues lose way
Southend United boss Rob Newman should order his players in for extra shooting practice following last night's disappointing 1-0 Roots Hall defeat against Carlisle. The Cumbrians claimed all three points five minutes from time when substitute midfielder
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Braintree: Go ahead for new homes historic area
A plan to build an estate of 17 houses in an historic part of Braintree was given the go ahead by councillors. Permission was given for the development of an estate of two- and three-bedroom houses to the rear of Church Lane, Braintree. Councillors agreed
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Soccer: Oystermen in quit shocker
Brightlingsea United have quit the Jewson League after their manager and first team walked out just days before the start of the new season. Captain Daniel Allen claims at least ten players from the club backed boss Jim Warnes by resigning in protest
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Soccer: Holland - Villa bid is news to me
Ipswich Town skipper Matt Holland today denied any knowledge of a reported £4.2 million bid being lodged for him by Aston Villa. Speculation mounted at the weekend when Villa boss Graham Taylor was spotted watching Holland play for Town at Walsall. However
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Thorpe: Asbestos found as travellers evicted
A private company has been hired to clear asbestos from a village playing field following an invasion by travellers. The discovery was made after travellers were evicted from Thorpe playing field for the second year running. Notices have been put up to
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Southend: Family tributes to lawnmower victim
Emotional tributes were today paid to a workman who died after being crushed by an industrial lawnmower at a Southend park. Martin Turner, 44, of Old Southend Road, Southend, died following the horrific accident at Southchurch Hall Park. The sit-on mower
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Leigh: 'I'll quit charity' says twins man
Siamese twins Ahmad and Muhammad bin Rosli may miss out on a vital operation to separate them - because of a lack of cash, it was feared today. George Henry, of the Humanitarian Aid Project based in Leigh, said he was "nowhere near" raising the necessary
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Colchester: Circus cancelled as travellers arrive
This year's Stanway circus will almost certainly be cancelled after more than 70 travellers' cars and caravans moved on to the site. The landowner, who did not want to be named, said he is "despondent and in despair" after the group broke on to the private
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Chelmsford: No evidence offered
No evidence was offered against a Chelmsford man who denied an offence of robbery. Dean Toner, 20, of Crompton Street, Chelmsford, denied robbing Christian Fowler of £223 on May 4, this year. Valerie Charbitt, prosecuting at Chelmsford Crown Court on
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Southend: Rollercoaster ride over the pier
A £2.5M scheme for a rollercoaster over Southend's world-famous pier was today revealed by the man behind the Adventure Island theme park. Entrepreneur Philip Miller is planning a 650-metre family rollercoaster, modelled on a scenic railway, over or around
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Soccer: Keith all smiles after equaliser
The big grin on Joe Keith's face said it all as he celebrated scoring in an incident-packed encounter at Prenton Park as Colchester drew 1-1 with Tranmere last night. It was the former West Ham defender's inch-perfect second-half header which earned Steve
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Soccer: Southend United 0 - 1 Carlisle United (Nationwide Division Three)
The Shrimpers' home campaign got off to a disappointing start as the Cumbrians returned north with all three points. Will McDonagh came off the bench in the 65th minute and made an impact minutes later when he scored from the far post to send the small
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Westcliff: Don is floored by a foot of water
A man who saw his bungalow awash in a foot of water after the freak floods blamed blocked drains today. Don Baldock, 75, of Highfield Close, Westcliff, claimed the drains had not been cleared for three years. He added: "The drains were unable to cope
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Colchester, Great Bentley: Robert, 11, bitten by 3 ft-long snake
A visit to a live reptile exhibition went horribly wrong when a young boy was bitten by a snake. Snake-mad youngster Robert Harding was attacked by the three-foot long boa constrictor while he enjoyed a special event at the Natural History Museum in Colchester
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Dovercourt: Town's skate date
Dovercourt's long-awaited skatepark is due to be unveiled at the weekend. It should have been opened at Easter but has suffered several delays. On Saturday, the park, in Low Road, will be opened and a team of skaters and BMX cyclists will show off their
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Wickford: Food store to close for refit
Wickford's main food store is set to close for up to three weeks for a massive refit. The refurbishment will shut the Somerfield store for most of October, but bosses say they are still working out final details. The news comes as the Co-op food store
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Stanford: US dream comes true for Emma
A Stanford teenager is living her dream - treading the boards on the east coast of America. Nineteen-year-old Emma Murphy has jetted off to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina for a year's singing and dancing. The former Gable Hall schoolgirl and Performers
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Westcliff: Joy as boy, 4, is found
A four-year-old boy found wandering alone in Westcliff has been reunited with his delighted and relived family. Little Oliver was found in Westborough Road by a passer-by at breakfast time. PC Robert Bell, based at Shoebury and one of the officers called
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Basildon: Men escape after car chase
Basildon police are hunting two men involved in a car chase around the streets of Basildon last night. Police officers were carrying out regular checks in the town, when a Ford Fiesta failed to stop when signalled. Several units were called to pursue
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Mistley: Dozen cockerels dumped at animal centre
Twelve cockerels have been dumped over a fence into an animal centre. Eight have been captured, one was killed and eaten by a fox and the remaining three are still at large. Maureen Taylor, co-owner of Mistley Place Park, has now appealed to people to
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Colchester: Appeal to protect historic town wall
A historic wall in Colchester is being ruined by vandals. The landmark, listed by English Heritage as part of a national monument, could soon be beyond repair. It is in Priory Street and residents are demanding action is taken to protect it. Peter McCarthy
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Colchester: Driver hurt during lorry stone attack
A lorry driver has been left shaken and cut by shards of glass after children ambushed him with rocks. The windscreen shattered on to Dave Seaman, 34, after stones and pieces of concrete came straight at him while he drove towards Rowhedge Wharf in Colchester
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Benfleet: Street row witnesses sought
Police appealed for witnesses to a confrontation that led to an alleged assault in a recreation ground in Brook Road, Benfleet, at 8.20pm on Monday. A spokesman for Benfleet police said: "A group of youths were seen to be throwing stones, one of which
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Hadleigh: Paul's Sunday work victory
A shopworker from Hadleigh who refused to work on Sundays was today jubilant after winning £14,000 in a landmark appeal that could affect thousands of staff. Paul Charnetski, from Woodburn Close, was dismissed by supermarket giant Safeway in 1999 when
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Basildon: Action group to save park
An action group has been set up by residents committed to saving a corner of Gloucester Park in Basildon which they fear will be eaten up by a proposed football stadium. Homeowners around the park are in uproar over plans to site Billericay Town Football
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Canvey: Awards for keen youngsters
Students who gave up time to attend a summer school have reaped the rewards. Ray Howard, a Canvey councillor, and Castle Point MP Bob Spink presented awards to pupils of Castle View School, Canvey, who took part in the fifth annual literacy course. The
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South Woodham Ferrers: Death delays Salvation Army hall plans
The death of an elderly woman has prompted council bosses to put plans for a Salvation Army hall on hold again over concerns about road safety. The much delayed and revised plans for the hall in South Woodham Ferrers were due to finally be considered
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East Tilbury: Toxic algae alert at fort
Warning notices have been posted at Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury, following the discovery of toxic blue-green algae in the moat. Members of the public alerted Thurrock Council after seeing dying fish floating on the surface of the water. Officers of the
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Basildon: Hammer threat to postman
Detectives are hunting two men who robbed a postman after threatening him with a hammer. The men approached the delivery worker while he was on his rounds in Southcote Square at the bottom of Whitmore Way, Basildon. One of the men demanded the post bag
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Harwich: £1m road officially to open
A new £1M bypass was due to be officially opened today. The road means traffic travelling to Harwich International Port will not have to go through Parkeston village. Peter Morton, chief operating officer of port owners Hutchison Ports (UK), and Anthony
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Angling: Fat cat escapes Dean's clutches
Decathlete Dean Macey was sent reeling at Crowsheath Lake when he failed to connect with most of his nine runs in a 36-hour stay. One of the fish dropped by the Canvey angler was a big cat that escaped after a surging run parted his line. Dean did manage
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Basildon: Bikers to be sent packing
A security company has been called in to crack down on motorcyclists riding trials bikes in a Basildon park, it has been revealed. Basildon District Council has contacted the company, who work in partnership with the police, to visit Victoria Park throughout
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Essex: Taxpayers face bridges bill
Taxpayers could foot the bill to make railway bridges in Essex safer despite most of them being privately owned. No set arrangements have yet been made for how different organisations are going to fund safety measures needed on different bridges despite
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Southend: Ice cream down the drain
Traders are still counting the cost of the flooding. Darren Marco, owner of Rossi's ice cream parlour in Western Esplanade, Southend, said he had to throw out his entire stock. "There was water damage everywhere but the water got into the fridge and freezer
