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V2003: PJ Harvey the latest act to confirm for the V Festival 2003
The line up for V2003 has received another boost with PJ Harvey the latest act to confirm attendance. PJ Harvey and her band will be supporting two of the biggest names in live music - Coldplay and The Red Hot Chili Peppers - who both announced two weeks
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Witham: Threatened pub is sold
A public house which looked likely to be bought by McDonalds has finally been sold to a publican. The Taverner, in Braintree Road, Witham, was under the threat of demolition to create a drive-through restaurant until the fast food giants pulled out of
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Essex: Canvey will host heritage festival
Community leaders were jubilant today after it was announced Canvey will the Essex History Fair. Canvey has beaten off Braintree to stage the event next year which could bring historical re-enactment groups, street entertainers, museum stalls and history
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Golf: Rocca ensures charity day is a smash
The changeable weather and tight European PGA schedule, which made it very difficult for the normal crowd of star overseas professionals to get to England from Germany, the annual Constantino Rocca Charity Tournament at Thorpe Hall could have been a disaster
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South Essex: Better buses on the way
A shake-up in bus services in Southend and Castle Point will hail a new and better era for travellers, it was claimed today. The First bus company is bringing in a new "Metro" service which, it says, will mean an enhanced service for the majority of its
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Canvey: Kids warned of drug peril
An inventive drama workshop helped teach junior school children how to avoid the dangers of drugs. Staged at Winter Gardens Junior School in Hilton Road, Canvey, by the London Bus Company theatre group, it went down a storm. Drug warnings - Katherine
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Hutton: Rift over barrier continues
A traffic barrier erected by a pensioner and subsequently taken away is continuing to create a rift between residents in Hutton Mount. Thomas Candler installed the device on land he owns in Brockley Grove, Hutton Mount, but removed the horizontal arm
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Colchester: School may audition children for place
Pupils could have to sing or dance for their place at a Colchester school The senior management team at Sir Charles Lucas Arts College are to be briefed on a fact-finding mission to the American school where the hit 1980 film and television series Fame
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Brightlingsea: Injured woman critical
The brother of the woman critically injured in the three-car crash at Brightlingsea said today she was still in intensive care but described as stable Linda Dove, 41, suffered multiple fractures in the accident on the B1029 Brightlingsea Road, near Thorrington
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Clacton, Harwich: Round-the-clock hospitals hope
New talks are taking place in a bid to extend the hours of the minor injuries departments at Tendring's two community hospitals. Health bosses have ruled out either of them becoming a full accident and emergency department but are looking at ways of providing
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Soccer: Irons look for Swede success
West Ham will prepare for their Nationwide League promotion bid with a short trip to Sweden, as well as hosting a leading German or Dutch side in a curtain-raiser to the campaign. The pre-season programme represents a change from past season, although
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Stanford-le-Hope: Trader's £176,000 court bill for selling fake Arsenal gear
Arsenal fan and sportswear trader Matthew Reed was today facing ruin after being told he must pay £176,000 legal costs to the FA Cup winners. Three Court of Appeal judges upheld the club's complaint that Mr Reed, from Southend Road, Stanford-le-Hope,
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Soccer: Keepers set to do battle
The gloves are already on as Simon Brown and Richard McKinney do battle to give Colchester United manager Phil Parkinson his first major headache of the new football season. The two good friends, but rival goalkeepers, both want to be Parky's number one
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Athletics: Big improvements for runners John and Angela
Tiptree Road Runners' husband and wife, John and Angela Green, ran their first race since the London Marathon and both were rewarded with big improvements at Sundays Great Baddow 10 mile race. John set a personal best by over a minute, running 62 minutes
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Rugby League: Essex Eels 24-34 South Norfolk Saints
A dominant first-half display against Saints was all a far cry from last week's heavy defeat at the hands of Ipswich, but Essex Eels were still on the wrong end of a 34-24 scoreline as they saw a healthy lead overturned. They trailed to an early converted
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Maldon: Town is location for film crews
Maldon residents could soon have the chance to see their homes star in films and on TV. The Dengie area has become so popular with film crews for its historic and atmospheric locations that council staff are to compile a database of people interested
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Clacton: Bogus callers target pupils
Parents and pupils at a Clacton school have been warned to watch out for bogus callers knocking at houses offering to take children to a hostel if they are unhappy at home. The callers claim they are from the Local Education Authority but show no identification
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Karate: Super seven scoop Encoda medals
Shin Gi Tai Karate Club are celebrating winning seven medals after attending the KUGB Encoda Cup at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. The students trained with Japenese instructors, usually led by chief instructor Sensei Eneoda himself. "Sensei Eneoda
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Golf: Teen holds nerve to sink crucial putt
In scenes more akin to St Andrews or Augusta than south Essex, two young golfers held their nerve to sink the winning putts for their club. Lewis Kendall, 14, and Jack Burns, 16, both played their part in shooting The Burstead Golf Club to victory over
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Leigh: Memorial bench for old chum
Old school friends came from the other side of the world to unveil a special friendship bench. Twenty-five ex-pupils from the class of 1955 at West Leigh School, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh, flew in from New Zealand and Canada to pay tribute to a sailor
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Stansted: Darling remains open-minded about runways
Transport Secretary Alastair Darling remains open-minded about the expansion of Stansted Airport,local MPs believe. Saffron Walden MP, Sir Alan Haselhurst, and three other MPs opposed to the Government's Stansted expansion proposals, had their first official
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Eastwood: Lock-up for teen terror
A teenage tearaway who terrorised a community for almost a year was today behind bars. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, harassed shopkeepers in Eastwood and threatened them with violence, a court heard. Yesterday he was placed in
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South Essex: Fit? We are all set for action
We're fit as a fiddle - so don't mess with us! That's the message from woman police officers in south Essex in response to Government plans to make fitness tests for new recruits easier to increase the number of female officers. Nationally, only 51 per
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Basildon: Addict jailed for house fire
A father of three set fire to his neighbour's flat because he blamed her for his heroin addiction, a court heard. Christopher Mason, 32, of Lincoln Road, Basildon, was angry at becoming addicted after a neighbour in Rainham advised him to take the drug
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Chelmsford: New homes may be dropped
Chelmsford's new Conservative-controlled borough council could drop the plans for 2,000 new homes at Boreham. The Tory group had made the issue a key part of its campaign in the recent election in which it routed the Liberal Democrats. This week, Councillor
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Southend: 999 hoaxers to be shamed
Hoax callers putting lives at risk were today warned their voices and photos are to be released to the public in an effort to stamp out the dangerous pranks. Martyn Hodder, assistant divisional commander at Southend fire station, in Sutton Road, Southend
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Southend: Graffiti boy fails to cover tracks
A teenager tried to cover up his graffiti after police found his aerosol cans and tags on his school books. But the bungling 14-year-old made more mess as he tried to destroy the evidence - so turned himself in to police. The schoolboy, who cannot be
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Leigh: Garage site for homes
A Leigh petrol station is set to be demolished and replaced with a three-storey block of flats. The move has prompted opposition from neighbours who claim the scheme would create an eyesore in the area. However, Southend Council's development control
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Southend: Road safety fear over two-way traffic plan
Traders today raised safety fears over changes to a 50-year-old one-way system. The short stretch of Alexandra Street, between Royal Mews and Clarence Road in Southend, will become a two-way street again. However, Tony Clarke, at card shop TAS, said drivers
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Cricket: Surrey are let off the hook
Essex fell victim to their failings of last summer as they let Surrey off the hook on the opening day of the Championship clash at Chelmsford. As the game moved into its second hour, the reigning champs were in dire straights at 51-5. But by the close
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Swimming: Basildon pair shine
Two Basildon and District SC stars helped Essex to second place in a weekend gala. Billy Hockley swam personal bests in all his races, while Grace Francis set new standards in three out of four swims. The pair previously competed for their club in district
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Panfield: Cyclist's 5,000-mile ride for charity
A charity cyclist has completed an epic 5,000-mile cycle ride across Europe and Russia to Siberia. Stuart Green of St Mary's Close, Panfield, reached the Ilizarov Centre in Kurgan, Siberia, to a hero's welcome, but due to a chest and leg infection he
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Laindon: School basks under glowing Ofsted report
A school was today celebrating a glowing Ofsted report based on an inspection just days after a major refurbishment. Merrylands Primary School in Laindon was praised by education officers for providing pupils with a sound education in a "secure and supportive
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Basildon: Woman's huge debt sparks credit fears
A jobless woman was able to borrow £70,000 in just two years - even though a serious illness kept her out of work, it has been revealed. The Basildon woman, who has not been named, had no regular income apart from benefits. Debt experts have claimed she
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Canvey: Shelly rumbles lottery scam
Quick-thinking Rose Shelley saw through an elaborate scam in which conmen tried to persuade her to sell her bungalow after saying she had won £3million on the American lottery. The 77-year old, of Burge Avenue, Canvey, was initially delighted with the
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Brentwood: Generous bequest for cathedral
The music at Brentwood Cathedral will continue to hit the high note for many years to come following a generous bequest from a prominent church member. Former businessman Peter Rippon left £30,000 to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood, in his will
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Billericay: Cancer charity's bowlathon
Ten-pin bowlers turned out in their droves to raise cash for the Billericay Cancer Support Group. Steady on their pins - bowling night organisers Sally Leone, left, and Nazira Visram Picture: DAVE HENDERSON The bowlathon, held at the Edwardian Club, Radford
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Canvey: Pupils steam power lesson
It was full steam ahead yesterday for youngsters from Winter Gardens infant and junior schools on Canvey. All 500 pupils from the two schools in Hilton Road enjoyed the thrill of a steam train ride outside Waterside Farm Sports Centre, Canvey. All steamed
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Soccer: Jenkins not boss yet
Confusion reigned last night over former Southend Manor manager Mark Jenkins' bid to be the boss of Ryman Division One North Aveley. A local radio station reported last night that Jenkins, who quit Foresters Essex Senior League Manor last week, had been
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Thundersley: Students turn in a dance extravaganza
Students were not afraid to strut their stuff in front of friends and family at the end of year dance at Seevic College. More than 20 AS and A-level dancers performed in the colourful occasion at the college's theatre, in Runnymede Chase, Thundersley.
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Golf: Basildon blow away Clacton
Basildon Ladies had a win in the second of the Silver matches. Playing in appalling conditions, complete with strong winds and hail, the new towners had a decisive 5-2 home victory over Clacton. The Fives team also fared well when they played Cheshunt
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Pigeon Racing: Jim glad as bird beats stiff wind
Bad weather delayed the release of birds from Ripon, and a stiff south-westerly wind meant a time of about four-and-a-half hours for the 195-mile trip. Pride of Laindon sent 214 birds and the first one back was from Jimmy Richards in 1214 yards per minute
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Stansted: Robbers raid Post Office
Police are searching for two men following a £15,000 robbery at Stansted Post Office. The robbers, who were dressed as postmen, entered the sorting room of the post office in Chapel Hill at around 5.30pm on Monday and tied up two members of staff, a man
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Soccer: Wignall swoops for striker
Southend United manager Steve Wignall revealed today he is close to boosting his Roots Hall firepower by luring a new striker to the club. The Seasiders' boss has tabled an offer for a forward, who is available on a free transfer, and he expects a concrete
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V Festival: Tim Burgess, Killing Joke and Kosheen added to line-up
Tim Burgess is to play an exclusive solo show at the V Festival this year. He has been added to the line up along with Kosheen and Killing Joke. Bob Angus, Festival Director, said: "V Festival is the first and only show Tim has booked this year, and it's
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Benfleet: Alarm scares off car thieves
Police were today appealing for witnesses who saw a man damaging a car in Benfleet. The would-be thief, believed to be in his 20s, was seen trying to break the back window of a red Ford Sierra in Lynbourne Court, off London Road, between 10.10pm and 11pm
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Witham, Braintree: Late-night train services introduced
Two new late-night trains were introduced on Monday between Witham, Braintree and Liverpool Street, with a third to come in October. The Witham and Braintree Rail Users Association has persuaded First Great Eastern to open up the trains, which were allowed
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Speedway: Arena ready for knockout replay
Arena Essex stage the first leg of the Knockout Cup replay when they meet Rye House at the Purfleet Raceway this Friday starting at 8.00 p.m. When the clubs first met in this year's competition, the Rockets gained a 46-44 success at Arena on Good Friday
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Soccer: Ron plans Big Blues Brother
Southend United striker Tes Bramble could find himself living in a football-style dormitory next season, complete with a nanny, it was revealed today. Blues' co-owner Ron Martin has unveiled plans to house the Third Division club's young first teamers
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Southend: Rotary's gift to hospital
Southend Hospital's Critical Care Unit has been presented with a piece of life-saving equipment from Rayleigh and Rochford Rotary. Dr Ian Ewart, consultant anaesthetist and head of the critical care department, Martin Camm, chief technician in the medical
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Golf: Team spirit is the key for Rochford
Rochford Hundred chalked up a superb 8.5-6.5 victory at Burnham-on-Crouch in the second round of the Leslie F Wood junior team Championship on Sunday. Team captain Richard Southwood said afterwards that the win had been built on team work. "It's difficult
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Rochford: Hunt for alley sex fiend
A sex attacker who struck in an alleyway in daylight was today being hunted by police. The man grabbed a 33-year-old woman in Rochford yesterday morning and pushed her face against a wall before indecently assaulting her. She was walking alone in the
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Clacton: Dressing up for charity
Iceland takes on an American feel on Saturday. Staff at the freezer store on Waterglade Park, Clacton, will be dressing up American style to raise money for two charities. Dolly Parton, Britney Spears, Madonna and some cowgirls are all expected to put
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Walton: Top award for group
A community group has won a top award. The Walton Community Project one-stop shop, based in High Street, Walton, beat hundreds of entries at the East of England Market Towns' Community Awards ceremony held at Newmarket racecourse. The judges were impressed
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Colchester: Award for maternity service
Maternity services in Colchester have received international recognition for their commitment to mothers and babies. Essex Rivers Healthcare Trust has been awarded a special certificate of commitment by Unicef the United Nations Children's Fund. The announcement
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Pitsea: Lagoon move on stink
Pitsea landfill owners are creating a new lagoon to take contaminated water which the Environment Agency claims is causing a stink over south Essex. Cleanaway was ordered to clean up its act after dozens of complaints. But despite the addition of tonnes
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Angling: Scorpion gives Roy a sting at the scale
Roy Weston hit the jackpot by landing a superb 70lb-plus mixed haul at Basildon's Gloucester Park Lake. Using a scorpion indicator from his new Hotspot range, the Ridley Angling Products proprietor fished a swim feeder and red maggot to include seven
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Colchester: Fan firm stamps down on rumours
Bosses at manufacturing firm Flakt Woods say they have no plans to force people to sell up to make way for a new housing development. Rumours that compulsory purchase orders could be used to buy houses in Bergholt Road, Colchester, have been circulating
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Hatfield Peverel, Witham: DJ Dave tackles burglar
Witham DJ 'Disco' Dave Leslie foiled a daring theft after chasing a thief who tried to make off with his trailer full of expensive records. It was a case of once bitten twice shy for Dave who last year had his trailer and gear - worth £20,000 - stolen
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Basildon: Beaten up? Sorry, my mobile's out of credit
A driver refused to help a young man as two robbers beat and mugged him - because her mobile phone had no credit on it. The 23-year-old called out to the woman motorist as the teens kicked and punched him on the Southernhay side of Basildon Station at
