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Rugby: Southend 20 - 17 Haywards Heath (London One)
Southend vaulted back to the top of London One by knocking Haywards Heath off top spot at Warners Park. The game was tied 11-11 at the break, but Southend took the initiative in the second half to claim the points after an agonising six minutes of stoppage
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North Essex: Storm clean-up in full swing
The big clean up operation has swung into force in north Essex following the storms. Residents in and around Colchester have been struggling to get back to normal after Sunday's gales left a trail of devastation It was first thought the winds had peaked
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Rugby: Chingford 29 - 12 Rochford (London Three)
Rochford were unable to hang on to an early lead as a much-changed Chingford got their revenge for last week's Intermediate Cup defeat. Dave Wheeler's took a 7-0 lead when outstanding scrum-half Andy Baker took advantage of his side's dominance of the
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Snooker: Drago's 147 not enough to stop Bingham
Basildon snooker star Stuart Bingham won through to the last 16 of the Benson and Hedges Championship yesterday -- despite his opponent firing a 147 maximum during their fifth-round match. Bingham, based at the Executive Club in Leigh, was up against
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Mid-Essex: Family tributes to crash victim
The family of "a loving and trusting girl" who died in a car accident have paid tribute to her. Former Braintree College student Sarah Jones, 20, of Josselin Close, Earls Colne, was a front seat passenger in a red Nissan Micra car which was in a collision
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Colchester: Here come the clean team
There will soon be some new eyes keeping a watch on our streets. Colchester Council has announced its latest offensive in the battle to keep the town looking tidy. A new team of workers will be out and about in the borough from Monday Eight officers will
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Colchester: Night of youth mayhem
Nuisance youths caused mayhem around Colchester, firing ball bearing guns and hurling fireworks. Police were called to five separate incidents last night in which youngsters, some thought to be as young as ten, were causing trouble. Det Sgt Roger Napier
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Brentwood: Council celebrates complaints record
One of the lowest complaint rates in Essex is being celebrated by Brentwood Borough Council. In the last year only seven complaints have been determined by the Local Government Ombudsman - the council watchdog - in relation to the services delivered by
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Braintree, Witham: Homes powerless for a third day
Residents coping without power for a third day have criticised the electricity company's handling of the emergency. Hundreds of households in the rural areas of Braintree and Witham were still without electricity today, more than 48 hours after storms
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Soccer: 'Hurt' boss King pledges changes
Canvey Island will make changes tonight as they bid to put their sad FA Cup demise behind them as quickly as possible. Gulls bowed out of the top domestic knockout competition in the world in rather tame fashion on Saturday with a 3-2 defeat at Slough
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Soccer: New boys could make history
New boys Danny Steele and Pat Baldwin could make history as Colchester United's youngest ever central defensive partnership tonight. The 20-year-old ex-Millwall and Chelsea duo are standing by to face Barnsley at Layer Road if Mark Warren and Alan White
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Soccer: Royle will stop the rot
Joe Royle is confident he can stop the rot at Ipswich Town and bring the glory days back to Portman Road. The former Everton and Manchester City boss was unveiled as the Blues' new manager yesterday after signing a two-and-a-half-year deal. Royle has
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Hadleigh: Residents' last chance to topple golden arches
The changing face of Hadleigh will be put under the spotlight tonight at a meeting of the special planning committee. Plans to put up large illuminated McDonald's signs, one being on a 3.5 metre pole, could be given the go-ahead. Protesters have been
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Brentwood: Sindy slept for charity
A dazed fundraiser woke up having spent an uncomfortable night in a car, but with a bucket full of cash to show for her efforts. Sindy Carmichael-Brown, 45, a market researcher at Ford's Dunton base, decided to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer
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Southend: Boy, 13, dies
A schoolboy cyclist was killed just yards from his home in a horrific accident on a busy road. Brian Mulenga, 13, was rushed to Southend Hospital with severe head injuries after the collision with a car in Eastern Avenue, Southend. Brian died hours later
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Basildon: Singing to boost the lifeboats
Crowds packed into a 50s theme restaurant as it introduced its first charity live music evening. Frankie and Benny's, on Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, welcomed four local singers who performed while staff, who worked for nothing for charity, wore fancy
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North Essex: Defence team did not see evidence
A solicitor who represented Jeremy Bamber at his original trial in 1985 has told an appeal court that vital evidence was not made available to the defence team. Lawyers for Bamber, now 41, have reached the eighth day of what is expected to be a three-week
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Southend: Boys hand over phones
Police were today hunting a thug who threatened to pull a knife on four teenage boys if they refused to hand over their mobile phones. The terrified lads quickly obliged and the suspect made off with their phones, worth £550, following the robbery at
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Walton: Suspect farm fire
An angry farmer has blasted young arsonists who destroyed thousands of pounds worth of straw About 500 large round bales were lost in the blaze at Walton Hall Farm, which also set fire to a mains electricity pole. Fire crews from Frinton, Clacton, Manningtree
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Brentwood: School gets crucial award
The vital support provided by Brentwood Prep School to the Crucial Crew safety initiative has been recognised through a special award. The Crucial Crew scheme uses realistic simulations to educate children about possible dangers they may face in their
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Rugby: Westcliff 36 - 0 Ilford Wanderers (EC Two South)
Westcliff underlined their title credentials by sweeping aside fourth-placed Ilford Wanderers. Dashiell Allum claimed two tries and there were also scores for Brian Watts, Paul Radley and Lewis Harvey. Some early aggressive play set up the first try as
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Pitsea: Head takes pride in award
Headteacher Alan Roach was today proud to have made it to the finals of the national teaching awards, despite not winning an award. The head of Chalvedon School, in Wickford Avenue, Pitsea, had made it to the national finals in the leadership trust award
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Clacton: Wind fails to stop charity match
Stars of pitch and screen were in Clacton to kick-off fundraising efforts with a charity football match. More than 300 people braved the gale force winds to go to the match and funday at the Rush Green Bowl in aid of Reach, which helps children with hand
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Hadleigh: Pickpocket sparks alert
Shoppers were today warned to safeguard their belongings against opportunist thieves after a woman had her purse stolen in a Hadleigh superstore. The unsuspecting shopper had her money holder swiped from within her bag as she made her way around Safeway
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Southend: Bus service cut slammed
Southend's transport chief Roger Weaver has slammed bus firm Arriva after news of a further cut in the town's services. The company, formerly known as Southend Transport, has told the council it is going to withdraw its peak time route 6A from the Snakes
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South Essex: Denise visits Our House!
South Essex star Denise Van Outen joined the Madness in the West End at the premier of a new show. Denise, from Basildon, who wowed her own crowd in the West End show Chicago, was back in town for the launch of Our House. It is the latest London musical
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Basildon: Belltower rings out for Lorna
The rare sound of Basildon's glass belltower rang out in memory of a former churchwarden - and the lights were switched on for the first time. The quarter-peal was performed before a free concert in memory of Lorna Whitt, 55, a deputy churchwarden for
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Tennis: Crook - My heart nightmare
Basildon tennis ace Helen Crook today told for the first time how she was rushed to hospital and force-fed oxygen after a heart scare before the National Championships. The 30-year-old was taken ill following a training session just a week before the
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Basildon, Thurrock: Family slam cruise tribute to Michael
A cruise intended as a tribute to car-lover Michael Morrell was "a disaster" with only 600 people turning up instead of the 12,000 expected. The event was held at Arena Essex, Thurrock, on Saturday night. Michael's name was put to it because he loved
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Billericay: School stays shut after storms
A school was still closed today engineers struggled to restore power after the gales at the weekend. Students at Ramsden Hall School, in Ramsden Heath, Billericay, have not been able to use the school's cold and murky classrooms since the power failed
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Braintree: Youngsters take pride in their community
Youngsters learned about taking pride in their community when they took part in a litter pick in Braintree. On Saturday children helped to clear the area surrounding the community office in Howard Close and Bartram Avenue. As encouragement, the litter
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Rochford: Family's lucky escape as gales smash windows
Two young children were almost killed when fierce gales blew in a window and showered them with shards of deadly glass, a dad said today. Jeff Bell, 28, was watching television with his son Tyler, six, and daughter Tylia-Marie, eight, when 90mph winds
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Brentwood: Directory Lists Essex Quality Craftworkers
A new directory of Essex craftworkers has just been published listing more than 150 in the area. It has been compiled by the Guild of Essex Craftsmen which was established in 1984 to promote quality craftswork in the county. All members are by invitation
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Essex: Training events for residents
The Rural Community Council of Essex launched its biggest winter training programme last week to help community groups and local people. The programme is being run by the Essex Rural Development Centre, the training and research arm of the council, and
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Basildon, Ongar: Bus passengers hold robbery clue
Police are hunting a roadside raider who stole money during a terrifying gunpoint robbery. Two men, a 20-year-old, from Basildon, and a 19-year-old, from Ongar, were at a bus stop when the frightening ordeal took place last week. Police are hoping passengers
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Braintree: Doctor's concern at eviction theat
A doctor has warned of the serious health dangers facing elderly people if they are evicted from their residential home in Braintree. Campaigners are trying to save St Francis Nursing Home, in Broad Road, but its owners plan to close it down in January
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Soccer: Backing for boss
Ipswich fans based in north Essex today offered their backing to new manager Joe Royle. Dan Smyth, a season ticket holder who lives in Windmill Park, Clacton, said: "Royle's a likeable, well-respected manager and he's bound to get a positive reaction
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Clacton: Bus passengers need smooth ride
A bus driver is campaigning for a smoother ride for his passengers. Ray Davies claims Clacton is dotted with uneven road surfaces and potholes. And he is calling for a joint campaign to press for more funding to smooth over the town's roads. Campaigning
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Canvey: Suspect's car smelled of smoke
Police searching a car belonging to Canvey murder suspect Ian Jarvis smelt smoke in the vehicle, a court has heard. Det Con Clive Morris told Chelmsford Crown Court he noticed the smell when he moved a pillow and a sleeping bag which were in the car.
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South Essex: Court hears of street argument
A schoolgirl who looked similar to Danielle Jones was seen arguing with a man in the street on the morning the teenager disappeared, a court has heard. Witness Christine Barry yesterday told Chelmsford Crown Court she looked out of her open bedroom window
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Colchester: Anti-war protesters take to the streets
Protesters armed with anti-war banners took to the streets to march against the threat of war with Iraq. About 150 demonstrators joined the march around Colchester town centre on Saturday, saying they were fighting to make the voice of local people heard
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Clacton: Electrician fooled vulnerable people
An electrician targeted the elderly and vulnerable charging them for work for which they had already paid. Denis Wright, 50, today starts a 2 and a half year jail sentence after admitting three counts of theft and three of attempted theft in the Clacton
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Soccer: Newman calling for Blues revival
Southend United boss Rob Newman has ordered his players to stop the rot at bitter local rivals Leyton Orient tonight. The Shrimpers make the short trip to Brisbane Road on the back of three straight defeats. But Newman said his 11th place team were more
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South Woodham Ferrers: Tractor in railway crossing near-miss
Commuters were left shaken after their train narrowly escaped ploughing into a tractor on the line. Rail operator First Great Eastern today hit out at tractor drivers who they claim are putting lives in danger on the railway. Services were suspended after
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Rugby: West Norfolk 17 - 17 Basildon (London Three)
Basildon's hopes of a thrilling come-from-behind win evaporated when the conversion attempt of their equalising try missed. The last-minute effort would have capped a superb fightback from the new towners, who drew level at 17-17 with Stuart Adams' try
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Witham: Couple want aspirin sales bar for young
A couple from Witham were behind the Government's recent proposal to bar sales of aspirin to under sixteens. It marked the high point in a 20-year campaign to call attention to the dangers of the familiar drug to young people. Aspirin can cause the rare
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Wickford: Halloween warning to traders
Traders in Wickford are set to receive a stern message from Wickford Police in the run up to Halloween - don't sell eggs to youngsters. Eggs have been used as a common trick for trick or treaters around the Halloween season, and police are urging shop
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Southend: Priory protest goes on
Campaigners against the widening of Priory Crescent in Southend said today they were "stunned" by the continuing strength of public support for their battle. Although the road has now passed fully through all its stages at the council, members of the
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Canvey: Vandals strike double blow
Police were today hunting a group of vandals who are thought to be responsible for reaping havoc twice within an hour in Canvey's Central Avenue. The trouble started on Sunday evening at around 9.45pm when officers were called after a brick was hurled
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Brentwood: Strong backing for hospital plans
Overwhelming support has been expressed by Brentwood councillors for ambitious multi-million pound proposals to establish a new Community Hospital within the town. The principle of establishing a £15 million state-of-the-art hospital at the Crescent Drive
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Maldon: Benefits man had started work
A Maldon man who obtained more than £3,000 in benefits he was not entitled to has been ordered to carry out 80 hours of community service. Simon Quelch, prosecuting for Maldon District Council, told Chelmsford Magistrates Court that Christopher Oakenfall
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Southend: Mayor's parking solution
Southend mayor Alan Crystall today broke with tradition in a bid to solve the "intolerable" parking crisis at the town's general hospital. Mr Crystall, Liberal Democrat member for Leigh, has suggested allotments at Fairfax Drive near the hospital could
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Southend: Pub plans for signs
A firm which is planning to open a new pub in London Road, Westcliff, has put forward plans for new signs and outside seating at the former bank site. Estuary Pub Company operates Bellinis in London Road, Leigh, the Hamlet Court in Hamlet Court Road,
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Hockey: Brentwood 3 - 4 Bourne (Printwize East League Premier B Division)
Brentwood were unable to continue their good form of the previous week and were disappointingly beaten by a weaker team. Although the home side pressed in the first twenty minutes, it was the travellers who took the lead through a fast break. Missed tackles
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Colchester: Profile of the average visitor to town
There may be no such as thing as the typical visitor. But that hasn't stopped Colchester's tourism chiefs drawing up a profile of the town's average visitor. Colchester Council's tourism team carried out a series of on-the-street interviews with visitors
