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Colchester: Bare man socks it to 'em
Supermarket staff had a shock when a man arrived wearing just a sock but not on his foot! At 3.30am this morning, the near-naked man arrived at the Asda store in Turner Road, Colchester, to do his shopping. Det Sgt Roger Napier, of Colchester police,
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Chelmsford: Keep homes safe despite the sun
Elderly residents in Chelmsford are being warned to make sure their homes are secure through the summer months. The warning comes from Chelmsford police after a spate of five burglaries this week on homes owned by elderly people in the Chelmsford area
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Basildon: 'I was raped by two men' says woman
Police were today due to interview a woman who claims she was raped by two men in Basildon early this morning. The woman, in her 40s and from Rayleigh, has told police she was approached as she walked along Whitmore Way, Basildon, in the early hours.
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Chelmsford: Heat is on for V2002
A scorcher of a weekend awaits visitors to V2002 but take it easy is the advice. As the temperature starts to rise for this weekend's music event in Hylands Park, Chelmsford, festival goers have been told there will be water points around the site. Paul
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Parkeston: Call to combat speeding cars
New restrictions are being called for to stop a village becoming a speeding circuit. George Elmer said children played in Parkeston streets and there was the potential for a fatal accident. Mr Elmer said cars were now speeding through residential streets
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Tendring: £40m joy for local NHS
Major improvements are on the cards after healthcare services in Tendring today received a massive financial boost. The cash injection will help with plans for the redevelopment of Dovercourt Health Centre and Harwich Hospital. More than £40 million could
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Basildon: Protest over centre repairs
The landlord of a shopping centre needing a series of repairs just three years after opening is taking legal advice over who is to pay for the work. Urgent repairs are to start next week at Westgate Shopping Park, in Southernhay, Basildon, after water
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St Osyth: Views sought on speeding traffic
Residents will have the chance to have their say when they fill out questionnaires asking for their views on how to stop speeding traffic in their village. The idea to give the residents of Spring Road, St Osyth, questionnaires came after officials at
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Tennis: Tremaine rules at junior contest
John Tremaine enjoyed a straight sets final victory to take the Westcliff Hardcourts' junior tournament under-18 boys title. The 17-year-old Westcliff player, who is studying at Leys College, Cambridge, and is also an accomplished rugby player, defeated
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South Woodham Ferrers: Dog mess smeared on slide
CCTV is being scrutinised by police to see if the yobs who smeared dog excrement over a children's play slide have been captured on film. A town council employee had the unenviable task of cleaning up the mess at the play area near the village hall in
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Cricket: Singh's seven wicket haul
India are poised to take a commanding position in their match against Essex after Harbhajan Singh ended the Essex innings almost single-handed. Singh ended up taking a total of seven Essex wickets for just 83 runs. Essex were bowled out for 279 in reply
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Soccer: Marshall issues warning
Andy Marshall has an ominous warning for Ipswich Town's rivals in Division One. While many fans and most newspaper reports hailed the Blues' 2-0 success at Walsall, the former Norwich keeper refused to get carried away. "It was an OK performance," he
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American Football: Caesers ward off Sabres
Southend Sabres play-off dream came to an end with a 26-8 defeat at Nottingham Caesars. Facing the third-ranked side in the play-offs was always going to be a tall order for the Essex squad, especially after they completed their Northern Conference season
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Chelmsford: Town faces shop worker crisis
Chelmsford is on the verge of a critical shop worker shortage because its housing boom is making homes unaffordable on their level of pay. Shops such as Uniglo and Deichmann have been advertising since they signed their leases, several weeks in advance
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Cricket: Jefferson faces late test
Will Jefferson is Essex's big doubt for Sunday's Norwich Union League clash against Hampshire at the Rosebowl. The 21-year-old opener is still recovering from a back injury suffered in the Championship clash against Derbyshire last week. And according
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Colchester: Parachute leap for polio funds
A group of Rotarians will be holding a parachute jump in a bid to continue the worldwide campaign to fight polio. Colchester man Andrew Crayston will be among a group of 20 Rotarians from throughout Essex to take part in the jump on Sunday to raise money
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Soccer: Town firepower sure to be envy
Maldon Town begin their Jewson League premier division season tomorrow and hopes are high at Park Drive. The management team of Colin Wallington and Mick Potter have spent the summer putting together the strongest squad seen at the club for some years
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Dovercourt: Looking after the mums at group
New mums could be pampered by beauticians as part of a baby group set to begin next month. Harwich Teen Talk is looking to run the baby group from its centre in Cliff Road, Dovercourt and wants ideas about what it could involve. Marion Rowland, co-ordinator
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Speedway: Arena rocked by Scott shock
There is a switch of race night for Arena Essex this week who meet Edinburgh tomorrow at the Purfleet raceway commencing at 8.00pm. The Hammers welcome back Andy Galvin after his knee injury and he forms a "veteran" partnership with Carl Baldwin at reserve
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Clacton: Traders blame it on the weathermen
Traders involved in Clacton's seafront holiday industry are counting the cost of one of the worst summers they can remember. But they are not blaming the weather just the weathermen. The town's restaurateurs, hoteliers and shop owners all claim business
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Laindon: Masked gang in shop raid
Two women shop workers were tied up with ropes and threatened with knives, while robbers stole more than £6,000 from the safe. Three men, two of them masked, walked in to Lidl, in Manor Road, Laindon, yesterday and forced the two 24-year-olds into the
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Southend: Memorial service planned for copter crash families
A memorial service will be held for friends, family and colleagues of men who died in a tragic helicopter crash in the North Sea. Philip Dearden, 32, from Southend, was the co-pilot of the helicopter that crashed last month killing 11 people. The service
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Castle Point: Animal videos in protest at circus
Politicians have been bombarded with letters and videos condemning their decision to lift a ban on circuses with animals on council-owned land in Castle Point. The literature, from the Captive Animals Protection Society, has persuaded one councillor against
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Athletics: National title is no stroll in the park
Southend AC'S Kevin Perry is walking on air after triumphing in the national endurance walking championships at Blackpool. The 53-year-old endurance athlete completed an astonishing 456 laps of the Stanley Park track in a non-stop 24-hour period -- a
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Cricket: India's batsmen show the way
Essex are being shown how its done with the bat by India at the County Ground. By 5.15pm today India were 170-1 in their second innings and had taken an overall lead of 407 runs with Virender Sehwag undefeated on 109 He is joined at the crease by Sanjay
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Canvey: Blaze at scrapyard
The office of a Canvey salvage firm could have gone up in flames if it had not been for a quick-thinking employee, firefighters said today. Crews from Canvey fire station were called to HBC on the Charfleets industrial estate at around 10.30pm yesterday
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Braintree: Jury clears man
A man who punched an accountant in self-defence has been cleared of manslaughter. Richard McCormack, a Braintree Council accountant, hit his head on the pavement and died in hospital eight days later. Philip Rathe, 27, clenched his fists in celebration
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Wrabness, Great Bentley: High-speed train just misses driver
A shocked motorist today told how he was inches from being killed when a train heading for Colchester thundered past him on a level crossing. A signalman told Chris Morris he was clear to use the crossing at Wrabness. But just as Mr Morris started moving
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Soccer: Bubb ready for Town opener
Despite already having made eight significant signings for the new Ryman Premier campaign, Billericay Town boss Gary Calder has been active right up to the eve of tomorrow's home opener with Harrow Borough. Ex-Bristol Rovers striker Alvin Bubb put pen
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Chelmsford: No hospital bed for burns victim
A second burns victim has been turned away from an Essex hospital in less than a month because of a shortage of beds and staff, it was revealed today. The 46-year-old had to be transferred from Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford to the Chelsea and Westminster
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Castle Point: Schools face teacher crisis
Teachers are shunning Castle Point schools because they get paid less there than elsewhere in Essex. Castle Point MP Bob Spink blamed the borough's teacher recruitment problems on the cash shortfall, and is fighting to win them extra benefits. Staff in
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Soccer: Avenir Beggen 0 - 1 Ipswich Town (UEFA Cup First Qualifying Round - first leg)
Ipswich Town expected a smooth ride as they embarked on their latest UEFA Cup adventure. What they actually got was a night of bitter frustration until virtually the last kick here in the humble surroundings of the Luxembourg National Stadium. Far from
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Soccer: Ready for Cup campaign
Billericay Town will have home advantage when they commence their Isthmian League Cup campaign. Gary Calder's men will play fellow top flight side Enfield at New Lodge in the second round of the knockout competition for Ryman clubs. Canvey Island face
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Soccer: Maher - Don't lose to the Shrews
Kevin Maher believes it is vital that Southend United seal their first Third Division win of the new season tomorrow against Shrewsbury Town at Roots Hall. Blues' midfield skipper admitted to feeling completely dejected after Tuesday night's 1-0 home
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Colchester: Gulliver's 20-year travels to find a suitable mate
Gulliver the tortoise's travels have proved fruitless in his search for love. The 50-something hard-backed monster of love is now desperate for a mate after not seeing another tortoise for 20 years. But he can only partner a tortoise of the same variety
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Chelmsford: Officers ready for festival
Police have pledged rigorous action against any criminals at this weekend's V2002 pop festival. Extra officers including special constables and traffic wardens have been drafted in to help at the event which is likely to be a sell-out. Essex Police is
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Clacton: Top county role for policeman
Tendring has a new police chief. Chief Supt Dick Madden will take up his new role, based at Clacton police station, on August 27. The 49-year-old will succeed Chief Supt Patrick Rice, who is leaving to join Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary after
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Basildon: Special day devoted to young
Youngsters were yesterday encouraged to make a beeline for the Basildon Centre at the end of the month for a bumper day of tips and advice. Activate Basildon Youth was in the town centre inviting youngsters aged eight to 24 to a day of activities, shows
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Stanford-le-Hope: Victim fears new attack by youths
A man lucky to escape serious injury when part of a paving slab was hurled at his face, today feared he would be targeted again. Michael Smith, 57, told of his fears after police said they would not be taking any action against the youths allegedly responsible
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Southend: Charles is a picture of health
Hunky Charles Towning has beat off competition from more than 4,000 hopefuls to the final of a contest to find the best beefcake in the UK. The 30-year-old recruitment consultant, from Repton Grove, Southend, could be the first Englishman ever to appear
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Canvey: Iron bar attack victim was wrong boy
Police were today hunting a thug who smashed a 15-year-old boy in the face with a metal bar - and then apologised after realising he had mistaken him for someone else. The schoolboy, of Cedar Road, Canvey, was sitting by Canvey Lake with two girls when
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Westcliff: Ice cream cone theft has police licked!
The hunt is on for sweet-toothed thieves who stole a 7ft ice cream cone from outside a Westcliff fish and chip restaurant. Police coned off the area while they looked for clues following the bizarre theft from Oldham's Fish Bar, in West Street. However
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Southend: Trippers turn Golden Mile into tip
Thoughtless daytrippers are turning Southend's beaches into a dangerous rubbish tip. With more hot weather forecast for the weekend, Southend's Pier and Foreshore officers have now issued an urgent plea to residents and visitors to clean up their act
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Braintree: County cash tonic for town project
More than £200,000 has been secured from Essex County Council to help fund a scheme worth about £600,000 to revitalise Braintree's Market Place. Braintree Council made a successful bid for £230,000 from the county council for a project to revamp the town
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Brentwood: Teacher's purse taken
A Brentwood teacher says she has just learned an important lesson in lifecrime pays better than teaching. The secondary school teacher - who does not wish to be named - was delighted to receive her share of a cash bonus awarded by the Government in recognition
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Colchester: Whitts aims for Barrett
Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Graham Barrett will soon be a Colchester United player again if boss Steve Whitton has his way. The U's manager revealed today that he would love to bring the talented Arsenal wide man back to Layer Road as he
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Traffic chaos as car hits pylon
Motorists on the A127 faced traffic chaos today after an electricity pylon was hit by a car and sent crashing down onto the road. A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after the car smashed into an electricity pylon and brought 11,000
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Golf: Charitable Hundred raises thousands
Rochford Hundred members are tops when it comes to raising money for charity -- collecting well in excess of £12,000 this year. This was revealed by club Captain Howard Southwood at the annual charity day. Rochford have collected money for their main
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Southend: Motorcycle fraternity's farewell to 'Prop'
Hundreds of bikers revved into Southend to pay their final respects to a "larger than life" friend who had a passion for motorcycles. Mourners packed Southend Crematorium to say farewell to Stan "Prop" Bond, 58, who suffered a fatal heart attack while
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Chelmsford: Policeman quits to become postman
An experienced Chelmsford policeman has quit his rural beat and £25,000 a year career to become a £230 a week postman. Pc Kevin Adams a 38-year-old father of two was told he was being compulsorily moved from Chelmsford Community Policing Unit, where he
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Soccer: Gregory named skipper for Gulls glory
Former Ipswich Town and Colchester striking star Neil Gregory is the new skipper of Canvey Island. He replaces Steve Tilson, who has returned full-time to Roots Hall as an assistant to manager Rob Newman, as Gulls set out on their bid to win the Ryman
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Castle Point: Councillors want stand against developments
Green Castle Point councillors today begged residents to make a stand against plans for massive developments which threaten to engulf areas of natural beauty. Council leader Dave Wells has warned that Canvey, Benfleet, Thundersley and Hadleigh could follow
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Brentwood: Pervert hunted by police
A pervert who used the promise of pornography to entice three young boys off a woodland footpath before exposing himself to them is being hunted by Brentwood police. None of the three boys, aged around 11, were physically harmed in the incident, which
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Clacton: Body found
A body of a man believed to be in his mid 30s has been found on a Clacton beach. A spokeswoman for Essex Police said a member of the public reported finding the body at 9.30pm last night She said the man, thought to be local, was found at Marine Parade
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Colchester: Sign of the times for visitors
New signs, costing £2,000, could go up in an area of Colchester to welcome visitors. Members of Myland Parish Council are hoping to get six new signs put up at entry points into the parish. It is hoped the new signs can be made attractive, with flowers
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Basildon: Two hurt as car overturns
A man and teenage boy were injured when a car overturned at a roundabout and ended up on its roof. The Renault Clio tipped over as it went around the Cranes Farm roundabout in Basildon at about 9.50pm on Wednesday. The driver, a 20-year-old from Basildon
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Harwich: Drugs man jailed
A drug courier has been jailed for three years after he was caught with £72,800 worth of cannabis. Carlos Francinet was stopped at Harwich after arriving on a ferry from The Hook with two holdalls, a court heard. He said one of the bags was his, while
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Witham: Double marriage celebrations for family
A brother and sister from Witham have proved siblings can be the best of friends by sharing one of the most special days of their life. Natasha Knowles, 21, and her brother Darren, 24, got married on the same day in a romantic double ceremony last month
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Colchester: Cut above the rest!
Make mine a short back and sides and a pint of lager please! For the first time, men can unwind with a beer when they get a trim at a Colchester hairdressers. Free beer and wine is being offered to customers and their partners at the Summer House salon
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Rugby: New Wyverns are wanted
Rayleigh Wyverns are staging a repeat of last season's Essex Presidents Shield final when they host Burnham in a trial match at Runwell Hospital. The game on Saturday August 24 (2pm) will be an open trial and the club want new players for this year's
