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Dovercourt: Daughter devastated as thieves steal gift
A daughter has hit out at thieves who stole a Mothers' Day present from a graveside. Care assistant Julie Eastoe, 44, put a teddy bear by her mother's grave but hours later, it was gone. Mrs Eastoe, of Oakley Road, Dovercourt, bought the present for Mothers
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Soccer: Great Wakering Rovers 0-0 Marlow (Ryman One North)
It was very much a case of after the Lord Mayor's Show for Rovers at Burroughs Park. After scoring seven goals in their previous two games had lifted them to ninth place in the Ryman Division One North table, Wakering shared a drab goalless affair on
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Vange: Hats off to a funny Guy
Youngsters at a primary school helped to save the planet in the run up to Easter by letting birds nest in their hair and bunny rabbits take a rest on their heads. Guy Jones - won the reception class competition for the best Easter hat Picture: MAXINE
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Hawkwell: School hit by firebug attack
Arsonists were today blamed for a fire which threatened to destroy a school. Fire crews spent an hour tackling the blaze at Westerings School, in Sunny Road, Hawkwell, which gutted the caretaker's store room. Burned out - the fire in caretaker Roger Venus's
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Billericay: Emotional marathon run for John
The London Marathon is going to be an emotional time for a Billericay runner who will be running in memory of his baby son who died from cot death. Matthew Stedeford was only a few weeks old when he died in November 2001 causing great heartbreak for his
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Rivenhall: Mum kicked in stomach
A pregnant woman was kicked in the stomach after she disturbed burglars at her home during a bungled breakin The 35-year-old mum-of-three was hit in the face and kicked as she fell after she challenged a man ransacking her Rivenhall bungalow. The attack
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Hockley: Police link theft from cars
Police are linking two incidents where items were stolen from cars both parked in Hawkwell Chase, Hockley. Thieves broke into a Ford Escort and removed a work fleece. Later, it emerged raiders had also broken into a black Mini and taken between ten and
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Hadleigh: 1,000 homes in blackout
More than 1,000 homes were left without heat or light during a power cut. A large area of Hadleigh was affected by the blackout on Friday morning as electricity company 24seven fought to fix the problem. Staff at Hadleigh Infants School, in Bilton Road
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Southend: Pregnant mum supplied drugs
A pregnant mother was spared a prison sentence after she was bullied into drug offences by her estranged partner. Alvita Haselhurst, 21, was one of several people arrested for drug offences when police swooped on her home, in Coleman Street, Southend.
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Witham: Short-term parking
Developers have applied for permission for a temporary car park in Witham while awaiting a decision on plans to build a multi-storey car park. Braintree Council is currently carrying out consultations on plans to build a 700-space multi-storey car park
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Soccer: Roeder - Strikers will save the day
West Ham boss Glenn Roeder is backing his strikers to get his team out of trouble -- despite wasted chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. He saw his side create a host of great opportunities in the closing stages of the game at Upton Park as
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Basildon: Muslim women join with battered wives
Muslim women and battered wives are joining forces to give their children an enjoyable day out. Basildon Muslim Women's Group was given £6,000 in grants last year and some of that is being spent this year on a series of excursions. The Muslim women are
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Canvey: Running track closes down
Sporting star Dean Macey was today left with nowhere to train after the sudden closure of a Canvey running track. Other budding athletes are also struggling to keep up their training routines as the track at Waterside sports centre, in Somnes Avenue,
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Soccer: West Ham United 2-2 Aston Villa (Premiership)
A return to the bad old days of calamitous defending ultimately cost Hammers two vital points in their relegation struggle. And after a string of fine performances had converted the back line into one of the meanest in the league, it was disappointing
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Braintree: Guns amnesty is right on target
People in the Braintree and Witham areas have handed over the most guns in any north Essex police division during a high-profile weapons amnesty. More than 40 shotguns and handguns have been handed over throughout the Braintree police division since the
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Tendring: Account cleared in pin scam
A Tendring couple have told of their anguish after their bank account was cleared out A thief managed to get hold of their private PIN number to raid their account. The pair did not want to be named, but are desperate to warn others of the danger Their
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Harwich: Town centre manager quits
Harwich and Dovercourt's town centre manager has resigned just two months after taking the job. John Senior is to leave his post he took over from Tony Whitmarsh in February. His replacement has already been found, but not yet revealed. Mr Senior said
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Soccer: Ryman League Round-Up (Division One North)
Harlow's title hopes ended for another season on Saturday after a disappointing 0-0 draw at Thame United. A quiet game never really came to life, and the Essex side now trail second-placed Hornchurch by some eleven points with only five games left to
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Soccer: Coventry City 2-4 Ipswich Town (Nationwide Division One)
Never before could the adage 'a game of two halves' been more relevant. Two-down at the break, Town responded in the best possible way to their half-time rollicking and simply blew away their shell-shocked hosts. Understandably, Marcus Bent and Pablo
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Cricket: Mac's attack is best to date
Andrew McGarry produced the best performance of his short first-class career as Essex continued to hand out a lesson to the Cambridge UCCE students at Fenners. The 21-year-old Basildon-born paceman claimed 5-27 and, while the opposition was inferior to
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Soccer: City move still on track
Chelmsford City Football Club's move back to Chelmsford is expected to go ahead as planned, despite the recent resignation of chairman Peter Stroud and three other directors. The assurance was given to a full meeting of the borough council by Council
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Marks Tey: Skatepark litter bug
A village skateboard park has solved one problem only to attract another - litter. Set up to give bored local youngsters somewhere to meet and something to do, the Marks Tey park has started to attract youths from as far away as Clacton and Sudbury. The
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Rugby: Champions Southend back in the big time
Southend will be playing National League rugby next season after crushing Norwich 60-12 in Saturday's London One finale to clinch promotion as champions. "I think it's fair to say all the lads and everyone connected with the club is pretty chuffed," said
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Soccer: Tring Athletic 0-1 White Ensign
A 65th minute goal from Doug Wilkins saw Southend's White Ensign win a national trophy in their first season as an intermediate club with a 1-0 victory over Tring Athletic. It was a superb piece of skill from Wilkins's strike partner Paul Benson that
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Colchester: Security warning on bogus surveys
New illegal schemes involving health and security surveys are being used in Colchester. In recent days, the community safety unit at Colchester Council have had reports from worried residents who have been contacted by people claiming either to be from
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Maldon: Fans grab wand-erful film
Die-hard Harry Potter fans rose bright and early to rush out and buy the latest film. Woolworths, in Maldon High Street, opened its doors at 7am on Friday to greet one eager woman keen to get her hands on a copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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Snooker: Teenager hits Carter hopes
Tiptree's Ali Carter's flying run in the Regal Scottish Open snooker tournament was brought to an end by 19-year-old Mark Selby on Friday night. Carter couldn't contain Selby who went on to defeat Ken Doherty in the semi-final before just losing out to
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Thundersley: Pupils' taste of college life
Pupils from four different schools have been visiting a Thundersley college to improve their understanding of English, maths and science. The special after-school extension classes at Seevic, Runnymede Chase, have now been running six years and are there
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Westcliff: On the move at last
Proud parents of two sick youngsters were today delighted as their children became mobile for the first time. Seven-year-old Grace Sargent and Ben Hague, three, are unable to walk alone, but thanks to generous donations they are now standing tall. Own
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Walton: Dangerous arsonist given life jail term
A serial arsonist has been jailed for life after a court heard he posed a serious danger to people's lives. Raymond Turney, 44, had earlier admitted to reckless arson after starting a fire at a home in Walton. He had also started fires on three earlier
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Soccer: Duguid aims for top half
Karl Duguid insisted today a top half of the table finish is definitely on for in-form Colchester United. Midfielder Duguid scored the goal that earned a 1-1 Layer Road draw with mid-table rivals Notts County. Saturday's result keeps the U's firmly in
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Essex: Children abuse teachers 'every seven minutes'
Children are abusing teachers every seven minutes in the Eastern Region according to a survey conducted in 2,500 schools in the region by the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers. During the survey there were 32 incidents that
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Rayleigh: Nappy days are here again
A roadshow to publicise the use of real nappies is being held at Websters Way car park in Rayleigh on Wednesday. During the event, which runs from 10am to 3pm, mums and dads can find out about a variety of real nappies available. There is now a wide range
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Harwich: Plans dropped to stop boy-racers
Hopes of having mini-roundabouts installed at various locations around Harwich have been dropped. Harwich Crime Prevention Panel had looked at the idea in an attempt to reduce problems from boy-racers in the area. However, after speaking to police, the
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Basildon: Big cats teach kids how to slam-dunk
Basildon kids were taught how to slam-dunk by one of Britain's top basketball teams. The Essex Leopards, who play in the British Basketball League, were on hand at Markhams Chase Leisure Centre, in Lee Chapel North, to teach youngsters new techniques.
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Essex: Aid with shopping
Visually impaired or partially sighted people could be missing out on the joys of shopping. Yet with the help of Basildon, Billericay and Wickford volunteer bureau, this could be a thing of the past. As part of the bureau's onsight project, sighted volunteers
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Benfleet: Egged on for play
A Benfleet primary school is gearing up for Easter with an Eggcercise challenge and play. The Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School in Kents Hill Road, has set the youngsters the task of incorporating eggs into exercise. Offerings have already been
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Clacton: Lifeboats hunt for water bikers
Both Clacton's lifeboats were called into action after three water bikers were reported overdue. Coastguards at Walton launched the Atlantic 75 following the initial call at about 2.20pm yesterday. However, one of the men had made his own way ashore and
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Braintree: Rape allegation
Police are investigating an allegation of rape in Braintree town centre. A woman left the H2O nightclub in High Street about 3am yesterday to walk home. She told police she was approached by two men in the alleyway between London Road and Kenworthy Road
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South Woodham Ferrers: Churches unite for Easter celebrations
Believers of different faiths will be celebrating Easter together in a spread of festivals organised by the Holy Trinity Shared Church in South Woodham Ferrers. Methodists, Anglicans and Catholics will share in a Christian experience of the Jewish Passover
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Castle Point: Shopping centre is a mess claim Tories
Tory campaigners today branded a Castle Point shopping centre a "mess" despite thousands of pounds being pumped into the area. Norman Ladzrie of the Cedar Hall Conservative Action Team, hit out at the way the Hart Road shopping area, in Thundersley Old
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Karate: Katie's top of the chops once more
Katie Thompson was named the most outstanding performer at the recent Junior National Karate Championships for the second time. Second dan black belt Katie won both individual kata and kumite before teaming up with brown belts Hayley Barrick and Rachel
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Clacton: Busy night for firefighters
Firefighters at Clacton were kept busy with seven call-outs in the space of six hours. The first incident was when a fire alarm went off in Woodrows Lane in the town but it turned out to be a system failure. Five minutes later, one appliance went to a
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Soccer: Marshall is cautious
Andy Marshall today issued a note of caution amid the euphoria of Ipswich Town's stunning 4-2 success at Coventry. The Blues were 2-0 down at half-time before braces from Marcus Bent and Pablo Counago turned up the heat on play-off rivals Nottingham Forest
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Chelmsford: Sally thanks appeal judges
The woman wrongly jailed for the murder of her two baby sons has thanked appeal judges for their "wisdom and sense of justice". The Court of Appeal has said fresh medical evidence in the case of Sally Clark who now lives in Chelmsford would "in all probability
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Athletics: Mighty Quinn's top start
Daniel Quinn was in mighty good form as he started his track and field season at the Sweatshop Hercules Wimbledon AC Young Athletes' meeting at Crystal Palace. In blustery cold conditions Quinn was one of four Southend AC competitors in action and won
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Colchester: Married to the same man
Two women who unwittingly married the same man teamed up to put him before the courts Former Army Garrison chef Paul Swaby, 24, admitted a charge of bigamy after his two wives joined forces when their marriages turned sour. Now he has been warned he faces
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Speedway: Arena Essex 56-34 Reading
The Hammers scorched to their third home win of the season and also gathered their first bonus point as they handed their visitors a drubbing on Friday. Joonas Kylmakorpi led Arena's victory charge with his first paid maximum for the club and he received
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Soccer: Thompson keen to grab top job
Steve Thompson admitted today he was desperate for a second crack at the Southend United manager's job. Blues are expected to make an appointment on Friday and the big northern bruiser wants to replace sacked Shrimpers boss Rob Newman. I've got a hold
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Soccer: Oxford City 2-0 East Thurrock United (Ryman One North)
Rocks saw their recent good run come to an end at in-form Oxford City in Ryman Division One North. The visitors went close when Billy Cove hit the woodwork early on, but the introduction of substitute Jamie Charles changed the game in Oxford's favour.
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Essex: Dragon Boat Regatta for Blackwater
The River Blackwater will be beset with an Oriental flavour this coming July in order to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Trust leukaemia charity. The inaugural Essex Dragon Boat Regatta will be held at Black Water Navigation, Paper Mill Lock, Little
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Southend: Firefighters rescue kitten stuck in pipe
You might have heard the one about the cat stuck in a tree, but what about a kitten wedged in a drainpipe? A four-week-old kitten, who has not yet been named by its owner, fell from a second-storey window and got stuck in a drain on the roof of a house
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Soccer: Colchester United 1-1 Notts County (Nationwide League Division Two)
Colchester United moved another vital step towards certain Second Division safety with this welcome point against lively mid-table rivals Notts County Karl Duguid's persistance in the County penalty box earned him a richly deserved opening goal just seven
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Billericay: Rallying call to residents
Town Council chairman Trevor Stansfield has called on Billericay residents to stop complaining and join them in bringing new life to the town. Speaking at the annual town meeting, Mr Stansfield said the future was bright for Billericay, but residents
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Basildon: Princess brings out the smiles
They say laughter is the best medicine - and Princess Anne delivered more than a spoonful to patients at Basildon Hospital. Laughter - Dorothy shares a joke with Princess Anne Picture: LUAN MARSHALL The Princess Royal brought smiles to the faces of many
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Southend: Playwright Luke in sell-out peformance
A young up-and-coming playwright was today celebrating not only a successful opening night, but a sell out three-night run. Luke Condon, 19, who lives in Southend, started writing his first play, Born Again Virgin, while completing his A-levels at St.
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Braintree: Man mugged for his phone
A man was left with a broken arm after he was robbed for his mobile hone. The 32-year-old from Braintree, was jumped on by three men as he walked down Coggeshall Road, Braintree, just after midnight on Saturday . He was using his mobile phone to text
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Brentwood: Three week wait for parcel
A Brentwood mother has labelled the postal service appalling after an important parcel took almost three weeks to arrive. Joanne Bugg, of Long Ridings Avenue, Hutton, blew a fuse when she ordered a replacement part for a vacuum cleaner and it failed to
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Basildon: Kyu named county's top dog
A show-stopping canine has hit the jackpot and been named top Essex dog. But Kyu, a Japanese Shiba Inu, is no stranger to success. Proud - Jean Cooper and Kyu Picture: ROB BROWNE He may only be three years old, but the Basildon pooch has already notched
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Silver End: Hunt for illegal dumpers
Environment Agency officers are trying to trace two men who collected domestic waste from a Silver End family and dumped it illegally in the countryside. The two men called at the Silver End house and offered to take away and dispose of any waste. The
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Rayleigh: Croc foils garden centre thieves
Bungling thieves wrestled with three, heavy stone garden ornaments, but promptly ditched them when they realised their haul wouldn't fit through a hedge. The two teenagers went into the Wyevale garden centre in Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, picked up the items
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Southend: St John joy over lifesaving
Members of St John Ambulance in Southend were overjoyed when they received a brand new piece of equipment to aid their crucial lifesaving role. The volunteers have been desperate to get their hands on a new smaller and lighter defibrillator before the
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Clacton: School's £90,000 revamp scheme
An expanding junior school is looking to provide £90,000 worth of new facilities on its site. Great Clacton Junior School, in Craigfield Avenue, was the only school in Clacton which did not have its own designated computer suite. Head Phil Tayler said
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Soccer: Bournemouth 1-0 Southend United (Nationwide Divsion Three)
Southend United were unable to cash in on a bright start at promotion seeking seaside rivals Bournemouth. Blues dominated the early proceedings, winning the midfield battle, but a lack of cutting edge in the final third of the field hampered the Shrimpers
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Great Waltham: War medal returned to relatives
The chance find of a silver First World War medal in a Great Waltham stream has led to it being returned to a Canadian soldier's relatives. Discovered in 1980 by villager Percy Joyce as he was filling a pail of water in a nearby ford, the British War
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Harwich: Man, 25, struck in face with bottle
A 25-year-old Harwich man is today recovering in a specialist eye hospital after being attacked and struck in the face with a bottle. The victim - who has not been named by police - is believed to have got pieces of glass in his eye following the assault
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Brentwood: Everyone invited to the Big read
The Big Read is coming to Brentwood and everyone's invited. As part of the BBC's nationwide search to find Britain's best loved book, Brentwood Library is inviting all to come in to the library and vote for their favourite book in a local poll. 'Whether
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Hadleigh: No GM crops here
Campaigners were out in force calling on councils to ban genetically modified crops. Sign here - signatures build up in Hockley Picture: TERENCE BUNCH Members of the Green Party and Friends of the Earth were on hand in Rectory Road, Hadleigh, and Spa
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Leigh: Historic cottages plan set to start
A unique project to build two 16th Century-style cottages in Old Leigh is ready and raring to go and just waiting for the green light from Southend Council. Nearly £400,000 has been put aside for the ambitious scheme to recreate the Juniper cottages which
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Castle Point: Campaign to support your local shops
A campaigning councillor today called for proper investment into Castle Point's small shopping centres to save them from extinction. Tory Bill Dick is worried the constant expansion of supermarket giants, such as Sainsbury's and Tesco, could kill off
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Thurrock: Two-car crash brings chaos for Lakeside shoppers
A woman passenger was left with neck injuries following a two-car smash on a busy M25 slip road on Saturday. The pair collided with one another while queuing at the bottom of the slip road at junction 30, where the motorway meets the A13. The woman also
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Soccer: Hemel Hempstead Town 3-2 Tilbury (Ryman One North)
Tilbury gave Ryman Division One North promotion-chasing Hemel a scare before surrendering the points to their hosts. Hemel took a 56th minute lead through Bryan Hammett's header, but the Dockers levelled through a 20-yard effort from Steve Jones. Tilbury
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Colchester: Cyclists targeted in thefts spate
Colchester cyclists are being warned to tighten up security or lose their bikes. A growing number of people in the area have been targeted by bicycle thieves, many after leaving their cycles in a garden without locks on them. The string of thefts has
