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Netball: Repeat glory for King John
It's been another case of at the double from the senior netball team at Thundersley's King John School. Repeat glory - the senior netball girls from Thundersley's King John School have enjoyed another memorable year Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL The A team
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Southend, Canvey: Teen brute is spared jail for attack at club
A teenager who punched a female bouncer before throwing her around "like a rag doll" has escaped a jail sentence. Daniel Hughes brutally attacked a doorwoman and a man while drunk at Chameleon nightclub, in Lucy Road, Southend. Hughes, of Hilton Road,
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Thurrock: Chest win
Mayor of Thurrock Gordon Barton and Bruce Vickers of Tony LeVoi Motors in West Thurrock have handed over the keys of a new car. Marlene Pope, from Rainham, was the winner of this year's Thurrock Community Chest draw. Published Tuesday, May 27, 2003 Brought
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Braintree: Man asks two girls into car
Police today issued a warning after two girls were encouraged by a stranger to get into a car The youngsters aged 11 and 15 shouted and screamed when they realised something was amiss, having been invited into a car at Beckers Green, Braintree, yesterday
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General: Appleton award
A commitment to sport at the Appleton School has earned it a Sportsmark award. Physical education has been a priority at the Benfleet school and head of PE Matt Atkins said: "I am very proud that the school and it's staff and students have gained this
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Essex: Health professional unite to combat disease
Teams of health professionals in the east of England are uniting in a new drive to fight against infectious diseases and to strengthen the region's capacity for emergency planning. The local and regional teams for the Health Protection Agency, HPA, have
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Rowhedge: Accident victim's gas line shut off
A disabled woman has been left without heating and hot water after council workmen cut off her gas Marie Millar spent weeks on a life support machine after being seriously injured in a road accident in December. Marie Millar with husband Paul, who have
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Stansted: Strike hits 34 services
A strike by French air traffic controllers led to the cancellation of 34 flights from Stansted Airport today Irish carrier Ryanair cancelled 28 flights to destinations across France but did manage to operate eight flights. EasyJet cancelled six. A Stansted
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Basildon: Hotline move on empty homes
Housing chiefs are boosting their drive to get empty homes back into use to help ease a district shortage. Basildon Council has set up an empty homes hotline for callers to report empty premises so owners can be contacted to see if they are willing to
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Harwich: Crowds head to fort fete
The sun shone and brought out record-breaking crowds at this year's Redoubt Fete - which resulted in supplies of ice cream and hot dogs running out. Organisers say about 3,000 people attended the event, which is now in its 34th year. Andy Rutter, secretary
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Jaywick: Call for talks over GP worry
Patients at Jaywick have stepped up their bid for improved services from their doctor's surgery. Residents in the resort are still unhappy with the care they are receiving at Green Elms Health Centre - despite efforts by Tendring Primary Care Trust to
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Colchester: Syndrome claim by soldier
Four soldiers, including one from Colchester, are threatening to sue the Ministry of Defence after claiming to develop depression, eczema and breathing difficulties as a result of the vaccinations they had before the recent war in Iraq. The 45,000 British
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Essex: Burglary crackdown nets 77 arrests in county
A month-long crackdown on burglaries in Essex has resulted in a total of 77 arrests. Operation Relentless - Essex Police's initiative to identify and arrest known burglars and provide the public with security information - came to an end last week. The
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Laindon: £250 raid on takeaway
Police are keen to trace a thief who did not chicken out of stealing £250 from a fast-food store in Laindon. The slim, white boy, described as being aged 14 to 16, entered the back of the British Fried Chicken takeaway, in Station Gate, and stole a clear
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Leigh: Memories are made of this
When the queues in the post office got too much for one Rayleigh man, he was delighted to take the opportunity to pursue his first love - sport. Dave Alexander had worked for the post office since leaving school, but the Eversley Park cricketer and football
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Speedway: Rye House 44-46 Arena Essex
Not only did the Hammers successfully defend their 15-point lead from the first leg, they completed the double over their closest rivals to fully justify their passage through to the quarter-finals of the Knockout Cup and a match against Newcastle. Arena
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Chelmsford: Elderly residents flee blaze in flat
A block of flats for the elderly had to be evacuated after a fire broke out. Some 40 people were forced to leave their homes after the blaze in a self-contained flat in Thetford Court, Chelmsford. The 80-year-old elderly woman, who lived in the ground-floor
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Vange: Golden day reunited us with lost relatives
A wedding anniversary brought together long-lost relatives who were reunited through the Evening Echo. Jean, 69, and Harold Swindell, 74, of Hawksway, Vange, have lived in and around Basildon for 43 years. Getting to know you again - Harold and Jean Swindwell
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Witham: Revised housing plan is opposed
Unpopular plans for a housing development in Witham have again been opposed by town councillors. They objected to a revised application to build 19 flats and five houses on the former Flight Joinery site in White Horse Lane. It is the third time in two
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Hullbridge: Farmer forgives fire boy
A farmer who watched his £40,000 barn burn to the ground today said he did not blame the child who started it. Ken Beckwith spoke as he surveyed the remains of the barn at Malyons Farm in Malyons Lane, Hullbridge. No blame attached - Ken Beckwith examines
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Rugby: Youths are in a new league
The first youth Rugby League session held at Colchester was well attended by local players on Sunday. Twenty-four boys aged 14-16 came to training led by Chic Knox-Macaulay, player/coach of the Ipswich Rhinos, qualified coach Lee Tanner and Rhinos player
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West Mersea: Fun day for Stephanie raises £6,000
A fun day has raised nearly £6,000 for a five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. The day raised much-needed cash for Stephanie Heanue, of Sea View Avenue, West Mersea, to help her buy a special second skin suit. The suit, which cost £1,300, supports her
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Swimming: Novices take medals for Canvey club
Novice Canvey swimmers were in amongst the medals at Basildon's graded meet, with 14 crowned champions. In the under-12 section -- where events were swum over one length -- winners included Jodie Moran (breast and free), Craig Johnson (back and breast
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Canvey: Lake faces £80,000 clean-up
One of the "jewels of Canvey" is in need of a polish, according to Castle Point MP Bob Spink. Water worries - Castle Point MP Bob Spink discusses Canvey Lake's problems with the lake bailiff, Nobby Gubb Picture: LUAN MARSHALL After meeting councillors
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Little Waltham: Missing girl's Essex link
A 16-year-old girl who has gone missing could be in mid Essex. Cambridge Police have issued an appeal for information about Tammy Marie Smith. She was last seen outside Wetherspoon's pub, Harlow, on Friday, May 16, but has connections with Little Waltham
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Clacton: Road chaos after two-car pile-up
Bumper bank holiday crowds faced traffic chaos when part of the main route into Clacton was closed following a two car accident. Crowds of people poured into Clacton and neighbouring Walton and Frinton yesterday as the seaside towns enjoyed one of the
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Southend: We've risen to the challenge
A teacher has spoken with pride after her school - which caters for asylum seekers and children from hard-up families - scooped a top Government report. Deputy headteacher Wanda Noakes, says Porters Grange Primary School, in Lancaster Gardens, Southend
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Colchester: Playing field gang go on the rampage
Residents are calling for a community plan to tackle nuisance youths after a group of teenagers tore down goal posts at a Colchester playing field. The gang of 25 youngsters, thought to be no older than 15, were seen and heard, drinking and cavorting
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Billericay: Cabbie 'in row' injured
A cabbie was today in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car as he stood in the road rowing with a passenger, police have said. The pair were believed to be arguing next to the taxi in High Road, Laindon, over payment for a passenger
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Southend: Warning over mudflat dangers
Coastguards have warned youngsters and adults not to take chances and walk out too far on the mud in the Thames Estuary. Over the bank holiday weekend, there were special warning notices along the seafront and stewards patrolled along the beach. A step
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Southend: Gang goes on violent rampage
A gang of youths romped through Southend attacking children and young men. A 13-year-old boy was punched in the face and had his wallet stolen and a 17-year-old boy had to be taken to hospital with head injuries following a separate incident. Five assaults
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Colchester: Fun goes on the air for charity
Fun was the word on everyone's lips at a family charity day at Colchester's Castle Park. Crowds of young and old alike enjoyed the warm spring bank holiday weather at a fun fair yesterday to raise money for local charities. Who's that - Naomi Percival
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Soccer: U's star Kem on the mend
Colchester United's Young-Player-of-the-Year, Kemal Izzet, today vowed to come back better than ever after an operation to mend a twice-broken wrist he first damaged two years ago. The midfielder is already on the road to recovery following surgery on
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Frinton: Boy, 13, attacked by car passenger
A 13-year-old boy has been left with a broken nose and two black eyes after being attacked by a man in the street Police were today appealing for witnesses to the incident described as "unprovoked and vicious" which happened at 6.10pm on Sunday in Elm
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Stebbing: Paramedic returns from India
An air ambulance paramedic from Stebbing has again been to the aid of India's many street children. Valerie Mulcare-Tivey has returned from another trip to the poverty-ridden slums of Bombay to tackle the various illnesses, including scabies, gangrene
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Soccer: Salter salutes Blues for big chance
Mark Salter today paid tribute to Southend United and its fans for giving him a crack at professional football. The rookie striker made 12 appearances for Blues, finding the net once, following a free transfer move from non-league minnows Frome Town last
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Thurrock: Join the carnival
Thurrock Carnival will be taking place in just a couple of weeks and organisers are on the look out for floats to take part. Chairman Ken Collins said: "We will take entries up to the start time on the day, that's 2.30pm on Saturday, June 7." He added
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Billericay: Double edged sword for residents
A double edged sword has been dealt to villagers in Billericay over a crunch planning decision on a controversial traveller's site. Government planning inspectors have dismissed an appeal for planning permission by travellers at Dale Farm, Oak Lane, Crays
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Colchester: Children's garden unveiled
A sensory garden and playground has been unveiled after four years of fundraising. Stepping Stones Play and Learn Group in Colchester raised £50,000 through grants and events to fund the project, including £24,000 from Barclays Bank. The playground and
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Essex: Petrol pickets urge motorists to avoid buying fuel from firm
Essex Greenpeace activists demonstrated at every Esso petrol station in the county during a day of protests. The rallies were part of a two-year campaign against the company which Greenpeace claims is the worst environmental offender of all the oil companies
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Brentwood: Countdown to fair begins
The countdown is on to one of the most popular events in Brentwood's calendar, the Strawberry Fair. Last year's fair attracted thousands of visitors to Shenfield Common and it hoped the 2003 event on Saturday, June 14 will be just as popular. Once again
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Rollerskating: Billy boy double
South Woodham Ferrers Rollerspeed stars returned from their first meeting of the season in Birmingham with a clutch of medals. Eleven-year-old Billy Moore led the way with double gold in the category four 800m and 1500m events, before adding another win
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Benfleet: Gunmen tie up takeaway staff
Police were today hunting two masked gunmen who burst into a takeaway and threatened staff before locking them in a storeroom and stealing cash. The men waited outside Perfect Pizza, in London Road, Benfleet, and grabbed a delivery driver as he was getting
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Southend: Bid to redevelop site of car wash
Plans to redevelop the site of one of the oldest established businesses in Southend town centre have been put forward. The Five Minute Car Wash has been in Alexandra Street for more than 40 years. Now, it is moving to a new facility in Queensway. Previously
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Chadwell St Mary: Computer man's indecent images
A man who made indecent images of two children and a woman has been placed on the sex offenders' register for five years. Robert Green used his home computer to superimpose photographs of the 12 and 13-year-old girls and the adult woman on to those of
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Stansted: Share windfall for flight staff
Workers for low-cost airline Ryanair, which operates out of Stansted Airport, are set to receive a share windfall. Up to 1,000 Ryanair workers at Stansted could receive an average of £18,000 each when shares they were awarded mature next month. The budget
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Essex: More wait for ops, say Tories
Waiting lists for hospital patients in north Essex have increased over the past three years, according to the Conservative Party. Essex Rivers Healthcare NHS Trust is one of 53 Trusts across the UK which have more people waiting to be admitted for an
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Laindon: Trapped driver cut from crash car
A busy Laindon street was closed following a head-on smash between two cars. A BMW and a Pontiac Firebird collided on the B148, St Nicholas Lane, causing the road to be closed in both directions for two hours. Police and fire crews from Basildon, Billericay
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Vange: PDSA centre prepares to open
A hospital to treat animals belonging to families on low incomes is almost ready to open its doors to its first furry clients. Britain's leading veterinary charity, the PDSA, will be inviting sick pets into its consulting rooms and operating theatres
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Essex: Authorities plan to tackle empty homes
New proposals empowering local authorities to tackle thousands of long-standing empty homes across Essex were launched last week. A government consultation paper outlines a range of options enabling councils to take temporary management control of privately
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Colchester: Garage owner injured in raid
A garage owner received stitches to his head after two masked men broke into his garage and attacked him. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the burglary which has been described as "particularly violent". The break-in took place some time between
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Essex: Libraries could shut
Some libraries will have to shut down by the end of the decade unless they are given a complete overhaul, according to new research. A study has suggested a raft of improvements for the service, but Bonnie Hart, Essex County Council's executive member
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Chelmsford: Community punishment for credit card fraudster
A credit card fraudster was told by a Chelmsford judge last week, "The dishonest use of credit cards costs billions of pounds annually and is the scourge of us all." Abass Hussain, 28, of Windsor Terrace, Beckton, admitted three offences of obtaining
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Rayleigh: College? We're all having a ball here
Glamour to grace a major Hollywood film premiere was the latest assignment for students from South East Essex Sixth Form College. Cheers - college students raise their glasses to toast the future Picture: ROB BROWNE They swapped their college gear for
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Cricket: Essex on a cup revenge mission
Essex meet Warwickshire at Edgbaston tomorrow in a Fourth Round Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy tie with a place in the last eight awaiting the winners. For the visitors, it will offer them an opportunity to exact revenge for their defeat in last year's
