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Soccer: Glen's on the up and ready for crunch time
Young full-back Glen Johnson is ready for the biggest challenge of his short career as West Ham prepare to face Bolton in a vital relegation clash. With Hammers three points adrift of Wanderers, defeat is unthinkable if they are to preserve their Premiership
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Rugby: Southend team have Luger's Croatia firmly in their sights
Warners Park gets a taste of international rugby tomorrow (kick off 3pm) when Croatia play Southend in a warm-up for their World Cup qualifiers with Denmark and Spain. And the newly-crowned London League champions are not just going out to be cannon fodder
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Tom Bentley (Layer)
A Second World War soldier who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day has died, aged 82. Tom Bentley joined the Royal Corps of Signals in 1942 and then volunteered for the 6th Airborne Division. He was taken prisoner after the Normandy landings and transported
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Harwich: Home-Start gets new cash boost from Trust
A charity which supports families in difficulty has received £103,000 in funding. Home-Start Harwich has been given the money to secure the running of the voluntary agency for the next few years. Tendring Primary Care Trust (PCT) has pledged £78,000 of
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Southend: Council's watch on restaurant
Environmental health officers will keep a close watch on a Southend restaurant that has been branded the worst in Britain. The BBC TV programme UK's Worst featured Two the Mews in Nelson Mews and it was unanimously voted the country's worst restaurant
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Southend: Hi-tech gym put to test by rugby players
Southend Rugby club is getting into shape thanks to a revolutionary new gym. Pumping iron - Fitness First sales manager Kate Deane with Southend rugby players Alan Henley and Ali Chambers in a new hi-tech gym Picture: DAVE HENDERSON Members of the team
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Soccer: Williams out to stop party
Geraint Williams returns to his native Wales tomorrow looking to play a part in plotting the downfall of Cardiff City. And with that job hopefully completed, the Colchester United assistant boss will join manager Phil Parkinson in the task of putting
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Canvey: Garden hope for students
A maths sculpture garden equals fun, challenge and learning for pupils at a Canvey school. They are developing it in the grounds of William Read School, Long Road, Canvey, thanks to an innovation by their maths and project teachers, Dave Bridge and Debbie
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Cricket: McGarry set for opening encounter
Andrew McGarry is in line to make it his first County Championship appearance since last May when Essex open their first division campaign at Chelmsford today. Andrew McGarry The 21-year-old Basildon-born fast bowler is included in a party of 13 for the
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Sheila Graylen (West Bergholt)
Colchester health visitor Sheila Graylen has died after a long battle against cancer. She was 50. Sheila, who lived in West Bergholt, grew up in Worseley, Manchester. She trained to be a nurse at Hillingdon Hospital in north-west London. Sheila returned
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Soccer: Grays go for a hat-trick
Purfleet and Grays, can compare largely disappointing seasons when they clash at the Hotel on Monday. While Fleet are set to become the borough's top club for an eighth consecutive year, Blues at least have a record of two wins out of two against them
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Cricket: Essex face Middlesex in season opener
Having won promotion back into the first Division of the County Championship, Essex face Middlesex in their first match beginning at Chelmsford today. Since being relegated at the end of the 2001 season, there has been a significant change in both players
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Canvey: Kids get skates on for island
Youngsters wanting to build a skatepark have vowed to do their bit for the community around the planned venue. The teenage team have been working with regeneration scheme Canvey 2000 to set up a £110,000 park near the Waterside Farm sports centre on Canvey
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Chelmsford: Nursing home expansion is thwarted
A Chelmsford nursing home could be closed after councillors threw out expansion plans - worsening an already critical shortage of beds in the area. Health chiefs slammed the decision to reject the bid from Chelmsford Nursing Home, Sandon, as crazy planning
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Soccer: It's Mackay or Wignall
Southend United are expected to unveil either Don Mackay or Steve Wignall as their next manager today. The new boss faces a baptism of fire with two games in a four-day period over the Easter Bank Holiday period, starting with promotion-chasing Torquay
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Southend: Beach's seal of approval
The hot weather has had all sorts of sunseekers flocking to Southend's beaches - including this grey seal that spent several hours basking in the sunshine. Flippin' hot - the grey seal enjoys the sun on Thorpe Bay beach Picture: KIRSTY DOWMAN Bemused
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Mid Essex: Warning on kidnap bids
Parents are being warned to be extra vigilant about their children's whereabouts during the Easter holidays after a spate of attempted abductions across mid-Essex. In the latest incident, a man tried to drag a 16-year-old boy into fields near Heycroft
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Colchester: Thanks for my swing
An anonymous Evening Gazette reader has helped bring joy to a little girl whose plight was highlighted in the paper. The good Samaritan has given £600 to buy play equipment for three-year-old Eva Cranmer after reading about her in the Evening Gazette
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Grays: Centre's new bosses planning big changes
New owners have taken over Grays Shopping Centre - and they have big plans for it. The centre has changed very little since its refurbishment in 1992. However, the new owners - who paid £28million for the centre - believe it can become a thriving shopping
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Essex: Gun amnesty delight
Essex Police today claimed the ongoing success of their firearms amnesty shows the people of the county will not tolerate gun crime. So far, 488 weapons and 8,646 rounds of ammunition have been handed into the county's police stations since the amnesty
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Soccer: Big boost for grassroots football
Secretaries of parks football leagues throughout south-east Essex were among those around the country this week receiving a £230,000 boost. The cash comes from from the Football Association, as a new financial assistance scheme was extended to assist
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Southend: 'I didn't shoot man'
A man being hunted after a shotgun attack today vowed to give himself up to police in a bid to clear his name. Detectives want to interview him following allegations he fired a volley of shots at a man in Glenhurst Road, Southend, leaving the victim with
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Socer: Royle's out to upset Pompey
Joe Royle is backing his in-form strike-force to topple Premiership new-boys Portsmouth. Ipswich Town entertain Pompey this afternoon (kick-off 5.15pm) in their quest for a coveted play-off spot. Joe Royle is looking to upset Portsmouth this afternoon
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Southend: Help get kids out of trouble
A unique chance to help wayward youngsters out of a life of crime is being offered in Southend. At sessions due to start this month, members of the public will be recruited and trained to sit on youth offender panels. Previous training sessions have meant
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Hockley: Hope for school's IT block
Plans for a new two storey ICT building at Greensward College in Hockley are set to be given the go ahead despite concerns by the parish council and neighbours. In a report to Rochford District Council, head of planning Shaun Scrutton said the school
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Wignall named as new Southend Utd manager
SOUTHEND United today appointed Steve Wignall as their new manager. Wignall, 48, takes over the Blues ahead of their Division Three encounter with Torquay United at Roots Hall tomorrow and replaces Rob Newman as boss. The former manager of the Seasiders
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South Essex: Hello John, this is Tony Blair calling
Tony Blair phoned a south Essex man to discuss the Iraq war - unaware he was talking to a notorious criminal with a violent past, it emerged today. It was only towards the end of their chat that the Prime Minister realised the man he called was John "
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Basildon: Denise signs in for fans
Basildon's brightest star, Denise Van Outen, dropped in on HMV in London's Oxford street to sign copies of her new CD, a cast recording of her new musical. Denise has made a triumphant return to the West End this week with her one-woman show Tell Me On
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Steeple: Post box opens after five months
Steeple's new post box is to open for business five months after it was first installed at South Green - following a call this week from the Essex Chronicle. The Royal Mail said the pole-mounted box has remained firmly sealed since November due to ''operational
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Chelmsford: Only head teacher retires
Gill Banks, the one and only head teacher of the Nabbotts Infants' School in Chelmsford has retired after twenty years of leading the school. During that time she has worked with more than 2,000 children and says she has loved it there; "I've been privileged
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Soccer: Resolve will face a tough test
Colchester United's new-found resolve will be put to the test tomorrow when they travel to take on a formidable, if inconsistent, Cardiff City side. The U's have lost just once in their last 14 league games, but they will be facing a City team that is
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Harwich: Ship due to arrive
A new ship was set to make her maiden voyage into Harwich today. DFDS Seaways' new ferry, Duchess of Scandanavia, was due to arrive at Harwich International Port this morning. The ship left Cuxhaven, Germany, for the first time yesterday en route to Harwich
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Chelmsford: Esther and Jilly in town
Mid Essex is set to play host to two top personalities. Television star Esther Rantzen is coming to Chelmsford as part of the 2003 spring programme organised by Ottakar's bookshop. She will be at the Cramphorn Theatre on the evening of Wednesday, May
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Harold: New respite care club to open
People who provide round the clock care for elderly relatives will get the chance to indulge themselves for a change when a new respite care club opens this month. Age Concern is launching a day centre at St George's, Chippenham Road, as part of a pilot
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Ongar: Celebrity table is auction's star attraction
A celebrity table signed by more than 30 stars will be the main attraction at a celebrity auction being organised at Moreton C of E Primary School in May. There will be more than 100 other lots on offer during the evening including autographed mugs, photographs
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Speedway: Joonas misses Arena derby
Arena-Essex were taking on local rivals Rye House in the first leg of their Knockout Cup fixture this afternoon. The Hammers were missing Joonas Kylmakorpi, who had to ride for his parent club Eastbourne, whilst nominated substitute David Ruud had commitments
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Tennis: Vets and ladies victorious
Westcliff Lawn enjoyed mixed fortunes in their Essex league fixtures. The men's veterans team of Gary Reynolds, Bryan Rivers, Iain McDonald and Eddie Lamb saw off Brentwood Lawn 7-1 in their division two encounter. And the ladies' second team of Lynn
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Colchester: Mums' Day wish of Priscilla, 16
A popular 16-year-old girl has died after a brave battle with cancer. Priscilla Gatehouse, a former pupil at Stanway School, Colchester, was diagnosed with the disease two and a half years ago. Priscilla, whose father Henry died of a heart condition five
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South Woodham: New hall for WI?
Plans are afoot to build a new Women's Institute hall in South Woodham Ferrers. Members currently meet in a wooden-framed building in Hullbridge Road, but it has become run down. If planning permission is granted by Chelmsford Borough Council, the hall
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Maldon: Moses heads for 'promised land'
Romany patriarch Moses Willis this week hitched up his wagons and headed west with his family for their ''promised land''. He and wife Annie, daughter Lisa and grandson Judd, four, say they were given such a warm welcome while travelling across North
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Brentwood: School is 'caring and improving'
A Brentwood school has received an excellent report from inspectors despite living through difficult times. Holly Trees Primary School has been lauded as a "caring and improving school" that provides a good standard of education for its pupils. Although
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Shenfield: Extra storey for flats?
Blocks of flats in Shenfield could be about to go up in the world by gaining an extra storey. The owners of Ardleigh Court in Hutton Road and Shorter Avenue want to put extra floors under new pitched roofs to create 24 new apartments. The scheme is being
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Brentwood: Snapper Arthur gets in shape for MBE
Brentwood resident and royal snapper for The Sun, Arthur Edwards, has focused his mind on fighting the flab before he receives his MBE from the Queen. Arthur, 62, has travelled the word for 25 years photographing the Royal Family but now it is his turn
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Essex: A12 lorry crash
Motorists faced five-mile tailbacks on the A12 after a lorry jackknifed. Two articulated lorries were involved in a collision on the two-lane southbound section of the road near Marks Tey at about 11.45am yesterday. It caused one lorry, driven by a 47
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Southchurch: Man threatens to torch himself
A man doused the inside of a car and threatened to set himself on fire after an argument with his girlfriend. Police negotiators were called to Southchurch to talk the man out of trying to kill himself as firefighters stood by ready for action in Hamstel
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Snooker: Carter hits form at just the right time
The biggest tournament in the snooker calender starts this weekend and Tiptree's Ali Carter is ready for it. "It's on the television and everyone sees it. It really is the biggest event in the snooker calendar," he said. The 23-year-old's great showing
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Rochford: Chapel converts to dining room
The multi-million pound scheme to refurbish Rochford Hospital for long-term mental health patients is moving forward. District councillors are recommended to agree two schemes for alterations at the site which closed ten years ago as a general hospital
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South Woodham: Hop to it, kids!
There was an Easter race with a difference for youngsters in the foyer of a south Essex supermarket. Centre of attention was a 5ft-long racing table adorned with six colourful jumping toy rabbits in the foyer of Asda, in Queen Elizabeth II Square, South
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Chelmsford: New software tracks hospital traffic flows
A computer programme which shows potential future traffic flow is being used to design the best access routes to Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. As part of the continuing expansion at the hospital, Essex County Council has been investigating the most
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Cycling: Yet another year of Wheelers success
Southend Wheelers, one of the biggest cycling clubs in Essex, celebrate their 80th anniversary next month on a high note after a year of tremendous progress following its Awards for All Lottery grant. Since the award, the club has seen two more members
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Frinton: Lasting memory from David, 88
Friends and family have paid tribute to a devout Christian and member of a Frinton church who died while on a weekend retreat with church members. David Poole, 88, of Ashlyns Road, had just finished giving a testimony of his life to fellow parishioners
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Rugby: Seasiders looking for club backers
One of the region's big success stories in recent times has been the rise and rise of Southend Rugby Club. Having just clinched the London One title, and with it their third successive promotion -- this time to the National League -- the club is now seeking
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Chelmsford: Paper rescues Easter with a rabbit
The Essex Chronicle has saved Easter for children at a Chelmsford nursery whose pet rabbit was stolen. Youngsters at the Care a Lot day nursery welcomed a new dwarf lop-eared rabbit, thanks to the Chronicle and Pets At Home, who donated accessories. Last
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Soccer: Trevor's a clever signing
Deadline day signings are often done more in haste then sound judgement, but Aveley have found a winner in Trevor Paul. He has quickly found his scoring boots at the start of his second Millers spell, on loan from Premier Division Bishop's Stortford,
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Soccer: Gulls can't let up going into derby
Canvey Island's Nationwide Conference dreams may almost certainly be over for another year, but that won't take anything away from south Essex fans enjoying the traditional Bank Holiday fare at New Lodge on Monday when Billericay Town host the Gulls.
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Soccer: Wakering revenge mission
Great Wakering Rovers face two tough matches over the Easter weekend as they bid to finish the Ryman Division One North season in a top-ten position. They go to Berkhamsted Town, enjoying an outstanding spell of success, tomorrow before hosting East Thurrock
