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Benfleet: Marathon proposal for Sarah
As Andrew Bush pounded round the gruelling London marathon route he had more on his mind than just reaching the finishing line. Emblazoned on the back of his T-shirt was the plea "Sarah, will you marry me?" His partner of over five years, Sarah Ginbey
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Southend: Army of bikers in town
Thousands of bikers are thundering into town for the fifth annual Easter bank holiday Shakedown. Organisers are expecting up to 15,000 riders to descend on Southend seafront. The visitors are digging deep into their pockets for Little Haven children's
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Basildon: Teenage pilot flies high
A Brilliant teenage pilot took to the air on his own in a four-seater plane only days after his 16th birthday. The GCSE student, from Basildon, became one of the youngest ever people to make a solo flight after his instructor decided that the quick-thinking
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Braintree: Woman rescued
Fire crews were called to the rescue of an elderly woman who got locked in her house in Braintree. Firefighters attended the house in Clare Road at about 11.30am on Saturday and managed to get into the house and allow the woman's carer in through the
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Soccer: Ryman League Round-Up (Division One North)
Aveley head the charge to be the highest-finishing Essex club in Ryman Division One North this season. Harlow Town's collapse from potential title-challengers has seen Aveley move above the Hammerskjold Road side, and they won 2-1 on Saturday with goals
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Westcliff: Family escapes as car rolls over
A woman and her two children had a lucky escape after their car left the road and rolled onto its roof. Firefighters took half-an-hour to rescue the mother after her children managed to free themselves from the car, in Westbourne Grove, Westcliff. Sgt
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Westcliff: Blaze damages church
A church building roof may have to be torn down after it was damaged by a suspicious fire. Firefighters tackling the rubbish fire in an alleyway next to Alexander Free Church, in Westcliff, had to use extreme caution when they discovered gas cylinders
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Maldon: Hundreds walk in silent Easter parade
Hundreds of christians joined a silent procession of witness through Maldon to mark Good Friday. The parade from Maldon's Roman Catholic Church in Victoria Road to All Saints Parish Church at the top of High Street, attracted worshippers of all ages from
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Soccer: 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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Billericay: Give us infrastructure before building homes
Residents want more infrastructure before more housing, according to Billericay's MP. John Baron conducted a survey through his constituency bulletin and says he found lots of support for his views on defending the green belt. He said: "Like me, the vast
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Colchester: Boy, 6, fights for life after accident
A young boy was fighting for his life today after he was seriously injured in a road accident. The six-year-old is in intensive care with serious head injuries after he was involved in a collision with a car near his Colchester home. The boy, who has
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West Mersea: Pensioner recovering
A pensioner is in a stable condition in hospital after she was injured in an accident at a supermarket car park. The 79-year-old woman was getting into a car at the Co-op Fiveways store in Bardfield Road, West Mersea, when the vehicle started to move.
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Canvey: Youth, 19, mugged by gang
A teenager was savagely beaten by a gang of men and left lying on the ground as he walked home after a night out. The 19-year-old man was set upon from behind by four or five men as he walked along Furtherwick Road, Canvey, close to the junction with
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Brentwood: Fast track growth for beauty trainer
Brentwood Academy of Health and Beauty has been voted "Private College of the Year" by Dermalogica, the world's largest skin company. It is one of the most prestigious awards in the beauty business. The college, whose former students have gone on to top
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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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Soccer: Families favourite at Southend
Southend United have released their Roots Hall season ticket and matchday admission prices for the 2003/04 campaign. The Shrimpers are continuing with their efforts to try and attract younger fans to home matches, by introducing a new season pass. The
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Essex: Blitz on A127 speeders
Speeding motorists are being targeted as police take action after a spate of deaths on the busy A127. Drivers going over the limit can expect to get a nasty surprise through the letterbox this week after being caught by police using handheld speed guns
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Stansted: Campaigners get expert advice
Stop Stansted Expansion campaigners are taking expert advice on mounting a second legal challenge to halt Government plans for increasing airport capacity in the south east. The campaign group is not revealing its hand, but at issue could be the failure
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Clacton: Escaped murderer captured in town
A convicted murderer on the run has been captured in Clacton. Police arrested the man following an incident allegedly involving a knife. Officers went to Mendlesham Close, Clacton, on Saturday evening where the man was found. A police spokesman said the
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Blackmore: Samuari sword juggling at village fayre
The countdown is on to one of the biggest events in Blackmore's calendar, its four day village fayre. The event, which takes place over the Whitsun Bank Holiday at the end of May, will be headlined by Terry Cole who holds more than 200 Guinness World
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Basildon: Rolling on to raise cash for charity
A team of intrepid roller skaters aim to cover 1,500 miles across Europe in aid of a bone marrow charity. Three energetic Basildon brothers will be embarking on the incredible roller skating expedition through eastern and central Europe as part of a team
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Southend: Life's a beach...for the brave!
The Easter holiday is coming to an end without the hoped-for heatwave. Last week's soaring temperatures saw thousands head for Southend's beaches. But chilly breezes took over at the weekend, leaving only the brave to venture into the sea. Temperatures
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Westcliff: Fine oils for 50th birthday
Some of the finest paintings in Essex will go on show as Southend's Beecroft Art Gallery celebrates its 50th anniversary. From April 19 to June 7, the Westcliff art gallery in Station Road will hold an anniversary exhibition featuring paintings from collections
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Soccer: Cardiff City 0-3 Colchester United (Nationwide League Division Two)
In-form Colchester United clocked up their biggest ever win at Ninian Park and mathematically ensured Division Two football at Layer Road again next season. The U's were in sizzling form in front of goal and might have won by a bigger margin, despite
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Southend: Wheels steal gang on loose
A gang of professional thieves are operating in Southend and stealing expensive car wheels. It is thought the thieves, who are mainly targeting Audi TTs, have managed to get hold of a special key used for removing the locking wheel nuts which come with
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Clacton: Anger over mast
Angry residents are up in arms over a proposal to site a giant mobile phone mast near their homes. Plans have been submitted to Tendring Council by Hutchison 3G UK to install the 28ft (8.7m) mast, disguised as a flag pole, on the grounds of the Clacton
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Chelmsford: Exporting doesn't require rocket science
Exporting isn't rocket science, it's just sheer hard work says one Essex businessman. Godfrey Chasmer from exporting and distribution firm, Abbot International, Burnham-on-Crouch said at a European Enlargement Breakfast in Chelmsford that exports of shop
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Basildon: Affordable housing cash boost
Affordable housing across the district has been given a cash boost of £5million of Government funds. Almost a hundred new homes will be built over the next year after Basildon Council and partner housing associations managed to win the funding. Five housing
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Colchester United 0 5 Luton Town (Nationwide League Division Two)
COLCHESTER suffered a severe case of the Easter Monday blues as they crashed to their heaviest defeat of the season at home to Luton Town. U's goalkeeper Richard McKinney endured a nighmare match, gifting the visitors three goals, as Hatters top scorer
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Soccer: Crawley Town 0-0 Chelmsford City (Dr Martens Premier)
Chelmsford edged another step closer to Dr Martens Premier safety with a useful point at Crawley Town. The hosts looked the most likely to break through in a lively first half with former Aldershot striker Jamie Taylor a constant menace to the City backline
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Essex: Busy time for rescuers
Lifeboatmen and coastguards in Essex have been kept busy over the Easter bank holiday. In one incident, a 12-year-old boy in a friend's inflatable had to be rescued after it was blown out to sea at Jaywick. Clacton lifeboat was launched after the boy's
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Soccer: U's safe and here to stay
It's official - Colchester United will be playing Nationwide League Division Two football next season. They finally sealed their status in emphatic fashion on Saturday, recording their best-ever victory, 3-0, against promotion-chasing Cardiff City. The
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Soccer: Wignall raring to start task
New Southend United boss Steve Wignall admitted he was relishing the challenge ahead after watching Blues bash Torquay 3-0 at Roots Hall on Saturday. Two cracking Mark Rawle goals and an equally stunning strike from midfielder Neil Jenkins handed the
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Canvey: Allotments shed blaze
Firefighters battled to save a shed that was on fire in Canvey. Two fire engines from the island's station attended the midnight blaze at the allotments on Waterside Farm, near the civic amenity site. A spokesman for Canvey fire station said they were
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South Woodham: Late birthday delivery
A South Woodham resident has told of her disappointment after Royal Mail delivered her birthday cards two days late. Sue MacEwen, of Broughton Road, had her birthday on Saturday, but the day's celebrations were dampened when she received no mail. "On
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Soccer: Cole and Brevett blow to Hammers
West Ham face the threat of police enquiry into the behaviour of Joe Cole and Rufus Brevett following an altercation at the end of their 1-0 defeat at Bolton Wanderers. Frustrations boiled over in a tempestuous closing sequence which saw Ian Pearce red-carded
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Basildon: No parking signs go up
Bigger and better signs have been put up in Basildon town centre warning drivers they will be clamped if they park on the service roads. Disabled drivers have been clamped in the area in the last two weeks - much to the embarrassment of the company which
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Clacton: Worker survives 25ft lift shaft fall
A building worker is recovering after falling 25 feet down an unfinished lift shaft after scaffolding gave way. The man's fall was broken after he struck more scaffolding in the 40ft shaft and then fell on to a landing, where colleagues found him. The
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Soccer: Southend United 3-0 Torquay United (Nationwide Division Three)
Three spectacular strikes helped Southend United romp past play-off promotion hopefuls Torquay at Roots Hall on Saturday under the watchful eye of new boss Steve Wignall. Striker Mark Rawle stunned the Devon outfit with a brilliant first-half brace, leaving
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Triathlon: Viper Ian is top coach in Essex
Southend based Ian Gummery has picked up an Essex Coach of the Year crown for his successful work with junior triathletes in the county. Ian is a level three senior coach in triathlon, who devotes considerable time to introducing youngsters into this
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Essex: Bodies found in shallow grave
The bodies of two British soldiers from Essex have been found in a shallow grave near Basra, southern Iraq. Sapper Luke Allsopp, 24, from Dagenham and Staff Sergeant Simon Cullingworth, 36, were members of a bomb disposal unit of the 33 (EOD) Engineer
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Essex: Asian businesses boosting economy
A large number of Essex based businessmen and women feature in the latest Asian Xpress Rich List 2003, the official index of Britain's wealthiest Asians. The Asian Xpress list puts the combined wealth of Britain's richest 300 Asians at an astounding £8.9bn
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Canvey: Ticket confusion
Motorists have been unnecessarily paying out for parking as they enjoy the spring sunshine on Canvey. Jean Lane, who lives opposite a council-run car park in Western Esplanade, Canvey, said dozens of people have been paying the 20p an hour charge - despite
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Colchester: Boy hurt in accident
A six-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he received serious injuries in a car accident in Colchester. The boy was riding his bicycle in the town's Eldred Avenue at 3.20pm on Friday afternoon when he was in collision with a Peugeot car. The boy
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Tollesbury: Couple's classic bike trip for Tommy
Motorcyclists will be embarking on an epic 2,000-mile journey across Britain for charity. The bikers will be setting off from Lands End and aiming to reach John o'Groats within four days to raise funds for the children's intensive care unit at Addenbrooke's
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Cricket: Essex in command with Dakin star turn
Jon Dakin made a decisive contribution with both bat and ball to leave Essex with high hopes of opening their Championship campaign against Middlesex at Chelmsford with victory. First he struck an explosive 52 to carry the county to a total of 402 and
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Soccer: Reuser applauds awesome display
Martijn Reuser says that Ipswich Town's demolition of Premiership new-boys Portsmouth was 'awesome.' The Dutchman powered home a stunning 30-yard goal in the 3-0 success at Portman Road on Friday. Tommy Miller and Pablo Counago swelled the margin of victory
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Clacton: Disabled man latest victim of bogus caller
Police have issued a warning after an elderly disabled man was burgled by a man pretending to be a council official. The bogus caller visited the man at his flat in Alton Park Road, Clacton, and said he was from the council and had come to inspect cracks
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Basildon: Cancer charity's thanks
A cancer charity has thanked the people of Basildon for their help raising money for care nurses to look after the terminally ill. Marie Curie Cancer Care Nurses collected more than £1,477 from the town's residents during the recent Daffodil Campaign
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Soccer: Burgeoning Manor issue admin SOS
Southend Manor now run 17 teams from under-seven level right through to their first team which is currently chasing the Foresters Essex Senior League title. Although all three sections of the club -- minis, juniors and seniors -- have enjoyed a high high
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Soccer: Canvey Island 4-1 Chesham United (Ryman Premier League)
Relegation-threatened Chesham's hopes of finding Canvey in charitable mood following the realistic ending of their title hopes in midweek proved unfounded. Despite having to make two changes from the defeat by Aldershot, the Islanders proved far too strong
