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Soccer: Newman closing in on loan signings
Southend United chief Rob Newman will step up his hunt for new blood today. Blues have lost their last four games in succession and Newman is desperate to give his ailing side a boost by recruiting two loan players before Saturday's Third Division Roots
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Southend: 'We will always love you Brian' says sad sister
The heartbroken family of a young boy killed in a car accident, today paid tribute to his memory. Brian Mulenga, 13, suffered severe head injuries when he collided with a Mercedes on the London-bound track of Eastern Avenue, Southend on Monday. The youngster
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Colchester: Halloween crook tries to rob till
A Halloween robber struck in Colchester, wearing a sinister "old man mask" and wielding two weapons. The man went into the post office in Winnock Road, New Town at 7.25am today, holding a baton in one hand and a carving knife with an 8in blade in the
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Colchester: Trick-treat kidnap risk
Children run the risk of abduction if they go trick or treating unsupervised, Colchester police have warned. Although the crime is extremely rare, parents are being encouraged to remember the possible dangers, to make sure that youngsters enjoy a safe
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South Woodham Ferrers: Police crackdown on public order problems
Police are set to blaze into South Woodham this weekend in a get-tough crackdown on thugs, vandals and under-age drunks. Codenamed Operation Lara after the all-action computer-game heroine, the initiative will see a "substantial" increase in the numbers
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Mersea: Mystery of road dummy solved
The safety of a schoolgirl is the answer to why a mysterious dummy has appeared next to a busy main road heading to Mersea. Last week, the Evening Gazette reported how drivers have been puzzled to see a mannequin hoisted about 10ft in the air in a field
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Angling: Pike are on parade
Pike fishing has dominated the action at Basildon's Aquatels lake in recent weeks, with some big fish coming to the surface. The best catches have come from the quays bay area, with specimins weighing at more than 20lb. Craig Monroe took the first 20-
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Wickford: Blaze at school farm
A quick-thinking caretaker's son stopped a severe blaze at a Wickford school farm turning into a barbecue. Chickens at Castledon School were saved after he doused the shed in water until firefighters arrived. The blaze, at the special school, has left
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Soccer: Royle feels UEFA burden
Joe Royle admits he can feel the 'burden' of Ipswich Town's extraordinary home record in Europe. The new Blues chief faces a baptism of fire tonight when he takes charge for the first time against Slovan Liberec in the UEFA Cup. Remarkably, Town are unbeaten
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Colchester: Residents ready to fight Tesco
Determined residents are ready for a David and Goliath-style struggle against supermarket giant Tesco. That was the message to representatives who attended a public exhibition of plans for a proposed store on the junction of Maldon Road and Drury Road
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Southend: Bindya opens Indian festival
Eastenders star Bindya Solanki launched an Indian festival in Southend to raise cash for local charities. The star, who plays Nita in the popular soap, appeared at Portcullis House, in Victoria Avenue, for a series of charity events to mark Diwali, the
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South Essex: Smoke evidence a first
The jury trying Ian Jarvis for the murder of Ann Marie Couldridge heard this is the only case in which pioneering scientific tests on the smell of smoke have been used. Prosecutor Stephen Rose told the court: "It is admitted this is the only case in which
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Southend: Freight train causes delay
First Great Eastern train services between Southend Victoria and Liverpool Street were delayed by up to 20 minutes this morning because of a "slow-moving freight train". The locomotive held up commuters from south-east Essex at around 9am while travelling
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South Essex: Couple saw tearful girl, court hears
A couple out walking their dog have told a court they saw a tearful girl matching Danielle Jones's description sitting in the passenger seat of a blue van on the morning of her disappearance. Anthony and Vivienne Cumper, of Stanford Road, East Tilbury
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Soccer: Matt - We will show them
Matt Holland admits he and his team-mates have an extra incentive ahead of tonight's showdown with Slovan Liberec. Players from the Czech side were delighted to draw Ipswich at this second round hurdle, claiming they were one of the weaker sides left
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Tennis: Easy for Hard as they claim Essex vets prize
Westcliff Hard have claimed the Essex over-60 men's league title after their last match was drawn due to the weather. The deciding match against Buckhurst Hill was called off because of the storms, meaning Hard had enough points to claim Division One.
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Basildon: Bronte's star of the show
A young girl stole the show when she took to the stage to sing. Bronte Naylor-Jones, who has been singing with the Essex Youth Roadshow for more than 18 months, performed at the BAE Systems Social Club, in Basildon. The evening was to raise money for
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Southend: Clubs want to work with police over safety
Club bosses said today they were keen to work with police to restore people's belief that Southend is safe. One proposal is that bars and clubs in the town centre start using plastic glasses and bottles so they cannot be used as effectively as weapons
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Harwich: Ferry service route boost
Ferry company DFDS Seaways has announced a substantial increase in passengers using its newest route from Harwich. About 60,000 people used the Harwich to Cuxhaven, Germany, service in the third quarter of this year - an increase of 12 per cent on the
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Galleywood: Mystery of naked body
Police have been left scratching their heads after a naked body reported to have been spotted by a teenage girl disappeared. A spokeswoman for Essex Police has confirmed they were called out after a girl out riding her horse said she saw the body of a
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Vange: Driver dies in two-car smash
A motorist died and two people were taken to hospital after a serious road smash in the wet weather. Two cars, a Ford Escort GTI and a Rover 216, were involved in the incident in London Road, Vange, about 10.50pm last night. The driver of the Escort suffered
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Braintree: Cuts claims backed
Braintree Council has vowed to take up residents' power cut complaints with the Government and has urged residents to claim compensation. Electricity company 24 seven was today due to face tough questioning over the delays in reconnecting supplies after
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Essex: Storm an 'Act of God'?
An electricity company is hoping to avoid paying compensation to residents who have spent a fourth night in the cold and dark, it emerged today. Power firm 24seven claims that as the storm last Sunday was an "Act of God" it should not have to pay out.
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St Osyth: Rescue hopes for dog fading
Hopes of rescuing a dog trapped in a badger sett for almost five days are diminishing. The terrier cross was lost down the sett in St Osyth on Sunday and has not been seen since - despite exhaustive efforts to find him. His owner, who comes from Hertfordshire
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Clacton: Egg supplies cut off
After five days without power, Bill Brown's famous hens have almost stopped laying. Mr Brown, his wife Jo and their 1,000 hens, who lay odd-shaped eggs, are today facing their FIFTH day without electricity. At 10am precisely on Sunday, like many others
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Hockey: Southend 4 - 2 Brentwood (Printwise League)
The men of Southend hockey club continued their excellent start to the season by maintaining their respective unbeaten runs. An entertaining 4-2 victory over Brentwood put the mens first team top of the Printwise League. Brentwood scored two early goals
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Soccer: Gaardsoe stakes claim
Thomas Gaardsoe is hungry for another taste of European football. The Danish defender has recovered from a back injury in time to make tonight's squad for the match against Czech outfit Slovan Liberec. And, having been in the side for August's qualifying
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Colchester: Student support cut, claims union
Support for dyslexic students at Colchester Institute has been cut despite a growing need and laws requiring appropriate assistance, it has been claimed. Natfhe, the university and college lecturers' union, said the institute had recently made redundant
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Witham: French food market adds spice to shopping
A three day traditional French Market will be held at the Grove and Newlands Shopping Centres this weekend in Witham. The Market of Ameins runs from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd November and Witham & District Chamber of Commerce hope the event, run by
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South Essex: Smoke evidence a first
The jury trying Ian Jarvis for the murder of Ann Marie Couldridge heard this is the only case in which pioneering scientific tests on the smell of smoke have been used. Prosecutor Stephen Rose told the court: "It is admitted this is the only case in which
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Braintree: Garage repairs concern
Braintree Council has said it will look into the problem of funding repairs for rented garages. At a meeting of Braintree's full council last night, Barbara Buchan (Ind, Braintree West), raised concerns about the increase in council garage rents leading
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Soccer: No fooling as Tilson sets tribute date
Southend United favourite Steve Tilson will finally get his long-awaited Roots Hall testimonial on Tuesday, April 1, 2003. Blues fans have campaigned for years to persuade the Third Division club to reward the midfielder, who has made 269 appearances
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Yachting: Full marks for Endeavour
With six nationals among the club's ranks, it is no surprise that Stone Sailing Club have a representative in this weekend's Endeavour Trophy, the annual champion of champions event organised each year by Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. For various reasons
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Southend: Cut speed says head
A traffic survey on the road where Brian Mulenga died found a third of all vehicles were breaking the speed limit. Southend Council is now facing pressure to cut the speed limit on Eastern Avenue, from 40mph to 30mph after it emerged many motorists were
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Braintree: Three jailed after petrol station raid
A trio who raided a petrol station in Braintree have been jailed. At Chelmsford Crown Court brothers Christopher McDonald, 25, and Anthony Kiley, 23, were jailed for 15 months after admitting breaking into the Shell petrol station, in London Road, Braintree
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Southend: Attack victim speaks out
A man who was injured in a motiveless nightclub attack said today that Southend has become so violent he will never go out in the town again. Insurance worker Howard Gras, 28, had gone to Churchills, in Tylers Avenue, Southend, to celebrate a new job.
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Darts: Neary aiming for big time
Leigh Neary will soon need a bigger mantelpiece, more wall space and a larger display cabinet. For the 15-year-old darts ace's fledgling career has already taken him to the brink of international recognition in just two shorts years picking up plenty
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Castle Point: Council rejects airport plan
Plans for an international airport at Cliffe have been dealt a further blow after Castle Point Council's planning committee rejected the proposal. Members voted against any new hub airport - and the expansion of any existing airports - in south Essex.
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Canvey: Conmen blow in with storm
Police today warned Canvey residents to watch out for con artists pretending to be repairmen in the wake of the weekend's storm. The warning comes after an elderly couple were duped by two men who knocked at their home in Heideburg Road, next to the old
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Soccer: Stockley to sign for U's
Sam Stockley says he wants to carve out a new life for himself at Colchester United when he finally completes his free transfer from Oxford United today. The 25-year-old attacking defender is expected to rubber-stamp a new year-and-a-half deal unless
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Soccer: Blues and jazz don't mix
Southend United today vowed to press on with their search for a club band -- despite the hiring of a jazz quartet hitting a bum note with supporters. Big Al's Jazzers were hired at the 11th hour to drum up some Roots Hall atmosphere in last Friday's clash
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Soccer: Roeder facing striker misery
Glenn Roeder is facing a striker crisis ahead of Saturday's daunting trip to league leaders Liverpool. As well as Fredi Kanoute's long-term groin problem, reports suggest that Paolo Di Canio may be unable to make the journey north. The Italian skipper
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Clacton, Walton: Cyclists ride like the wind for hospital ward
Two brothers used pedal power to raise money for the hospital where their sister is a patient. Ben Perryman, aged nine, and six-year-old Jordan, of Aldeburgh Close, Clacton, decided to ride their bikes from Clacton Pier to Walton Pier to raise money for
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Boxted: Eighth victim of big storm
An Essex electrician was the eighth victim of the major storms which swept over much of Britain. Ken Dowd, 50, of Parsonage Road, Boxted, near Colchester, was trying to stop the asbestos roof of a garage near his home flying off in Sunday's high winds
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Golf: Norma's Paine-ful win
The Pam Paine medal at Ballards Gore Ladies was held on a chilly day with Norma Higginson winning on an excellent 75. Pat Rogers was runner-up on 79. Wendy Ross won the silver October medal, beating Lisa Barker on countback. Barbara O'Brien took bronze
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Canvey: Road chaos on island
Commuters on Canvey have been left fuming because of roadworks leading on to the island. Drivers have been queuing for up to an hour after work began at the junction of Long Road and Hawkesbury Road for a road-widening scheme. The works are due to continue
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Clacton: Power failure closes school
About 1,800 pupils in Clacton are off school for a second day due to a power failure in underground cables. Colbayns High School was forced to close again today as it waited for the fault to be repaired - but it will reopen tomorrow . Head Nick Pavitt
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Basildon: Doctor is wanted
Advertisements have just gone out in the medical press for a new salaried GP and nurse practitioner to take over the surgery in the Gore, Basildon. Until recently, the practice was run by husband and wife team Drs Jas alongside their other surgery in
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Laindon: I'd rather serve time than move
A determined pensioner who will not shift from his home despite safety fears and notices from the council has said the only place he will move to is prison. Eric Cox, 83, has lived in his council home, in Roberts Road, Laindon, with his wife and daughter
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Cycling: White's hot record
Cyclist Jason White picked just about the worst day weather-wise in which to mount his attempt on a 20-year record. In 1982 Colin Lander covered the Vicarage Hill, Benfleet, climb, organised by Southend Wheelers, in one minute seven seconds. However,
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North Essex: New DNA result on gun silencer
New DNA evidence has been used in the appeal of convicted killer Jeremy Bamber. Home Office forensic scientist and DNA expert Dr Timothy Clayton, told the Court of Appeal that he carried out new tests on DNA taken from the sound moderator, which was used
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Volleyball: Stars smash to national final
The ten-strong squad from Benfleet's SEEVIC College are making strong strides once again in the National Volleyball Championships. The Eastern Region finals at Chelmsford College drew a record number of nine entries from as far afield as Peterborough,
