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Cricket: No decision yet on Ronnie's bowling
Essex chief executive David East says no decision has been made on whether captain Ronnie Irani will be able to bowl again for the county. The Evening Gazette revealed this week that all-rounder Irani was considering his future as a bowler due to a recurring
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Tendring: Body in pound identified
A man whose body was found in a farm pond came from the Tendring district. Police identified the man yesterday but will not release his name until relatives have been traced. An Essex Police spokeswoman said officers were not prepared to say in which
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American Football: More Sabres injuries for grudge match
Southend Sabres prepare for their biggest match of the season knowing that the odds are stacked against them. They entertain local rivals Essex Spartans on Sunday rocked by two more injuries in their wafer-thin squad, and a lot of pride is at stake after
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Pigeon Racing: Denny's the main man
Denny Pearmain is flying high after winning Nevendon FC pigeon race for the third week running. Pearmain took the honours in the race from Rippon on Saturday as well as winning from Berwick the previous week. A Herbot-Janssen blue cock provided the spoils
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Golf: Baylis and Baylis take honours
Essex Golf Complex's lady Captain Helen Wilson and men's counterpart Howard Gipson hosted a joint captains' day when 65 golfers turned out to support them and play for their trophies at Garon Park. Players paused briefly after nine holes for a barbeque
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Wickford, Eastgate: Pupils' posters for a cleaner town
Litter-conscious pupils will see their name up in lights after a rubbish awareness competition organised by McDonald's. Green and clean - poster competition winner Georgina Robb, with other runners up Picture: LUAN MARSHALL Staff from the Eastgate restaurant
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Burnham: Broadband breakthrough
Life for residents in Burnham is about to speed up after BT announced that Burnham will get broadband internet services. The news was announced after BT achieved one million broadband connections and cut every exchange trigger level by 50 registrations
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Golf: All in the name of charity at Boyce Hill
Swinging success -- at Boyce Hill Golf Club where the annual charity day to raise funds for the three local hospices was staged with the sponsorship of Miles Smith. Picture: DAVE HENDERSON Seen getting set for action are (left ro right): Miles Smith's
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Southend: An AdVance for essential skills
A new centre to help adults who have difficulty with literacy and numeracy is set to be launched next month. The AdVance Centre, based in Ambleside Drive, Southend, and will be opened on July 1 by the town's mayor councillor Charles Latham. Meg Thomas
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Canvey: Buggy mum in buses protest
There may be two roads off the island, but one Canvey mother felt well and truly stranded. Tracy Oliver, 23, from Korndyk Avenue, was hoping to spend yesterday in Southend with her 20-month old baby girl Shelise after taking her two young sons to school
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Canvey: MP's island station bid
Canvey should get its own station after calls were made for the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) to look into the possibility of creating a new rail link. Castle Point MP Bob Spink has vowed to ask the SRA to investigate making an island station a reality
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Speedway: Flying Finn Joonas has a busy time
Arena Essex return to Premier League action at the Purfleet Raceway on Fridaywhen the Workington Comets are the visitors. The Hammers are expecting to be at full strength for this eagerly-awaited encounter againstthe Cumbrian sidewho have pushed them
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Clacton: Market robbers hunted
Police were today hunting two robbers who threatened a woman at a market. The men approached the woman yesterday at Clacton's covered market site in Rosemary Road. They demanded she hand over money, but when she began screaming they ran off. Detectives
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Southend: Public toilets may be shut
Public toilets around Southend could be closed and not replaced, the council's Liberal Democrat leader Graham Longley has claimed. The warning came as councillors met to discuss plans putting the cleaning of the town's existing facilities out to tender
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Soccer: Clubs resigned to blow
South Essex clubs are resigned to losing out on FA Cup cash when the Football Association's council meets tomorrow. Football's rulers are to discus slashing £2million from the prize funds available to clubs competing in the qualifying and first and second
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Stansted: Permanent paramedics
Staff and passenger welfare at Stansted is being taken to a new level with the creation of a dedicated paramedic base at the airport. After a successful ten-month trial, Stansted has teamed up with the Essex Ambulance Service to fund rapid response health
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Soccer: Blues target Neil opts for Walsall
Shrimpers target Neil Emblen has turned down an offer to join Southend United and signed a one-year deal with Walsall. Blues manager Steve Wignall had spent a month chasing the former Norwich City defender, who yesterday joined the Saddlers after having
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Athletics: One-woman show sees Southend edged out
Southend Athletic Club made a quick exit from the British Jubilee Cup -- mainly due to the fact that their women's team for the day consisted of just one athlete. The Cup differs from the League structure in that it is a reducing competition -- with knock-out
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Soccer: Rapley talking to Chester
Kevin Rapley today confirmed to the Evening Gazette that he is in talks with Non-League heavyweights Chester City. The Colchester United striker - released at the end of last season - has had two conversations with Deva Stadium boss Mark Wright. On the
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Essex: Scheme in place to protect lizards
Mysterious barriers which have appeared along a stretch of the A12 have an animal-friendly explanation. The scheme to protect rare lizards and other reptiles has been carried out beside the A12 in preparation for resurfacing work later in the year. Part
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Southend: Town is my holiday paradise says Flo, 101
A Southend hotel is playing host once again to a 101-year-old woman who has spent her annual holidays in Southend for the last ten years. Flo Lock, spritely except for her walking stick - the legacy of two muggings - arrives at the Grosvenor Hotel in
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Stanway: Travellers' site still possibility
A permanent travellers' site could still be heading for Stanway, despite a guarantee that land in the parish would not be used for one. It was revealed yesterday that a meeting of Colchester Council's travellers' sub-group was told about a pledge given
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Braintree: Bigamist escapes jail term
A bigamist who lived part time with each of his two wives was today sentenced to a 200 hour community punishment order. Richard Parnell, 60, of Lancaster Way, Braintree, was spared a prison sentence by Colchester magistrates, who said they recognised
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Cricket: Biggest crowd in six years for Essex
David East is predicting Essex's biggest home crowd for six years tonight. Kent Spitfires visit Chelmsford for a Twenty20 Cup day-night clash and county chief executive East is relishing the occasion. "It looks as if we'll be getting our biggest attendance
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Colchester: Nursery cheques out cash boost
A windfall cheque of £1,900 which will help buy equipment for a sensory garden for children with special needs has been warmly welcomed. Stepping Stones nursery at Wilson Marriage Centre, Colchester, was one of three charity groups in the town to receive
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Canvey: Playtime demand for kids
Parents looking to ensure their children have somewhere safe to play are encouraged to sign up for this year's playscheme as soon as possible. The St Nicholas Centre, in Long Road, Canvey, will be holding their annual playscheme for children aged 4-12
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Southend: Safety plan backed
Plans to improve road safety around two busy Southend schools have won the backing of councillors. The proposals for a service road off Eastern Avenue which also serves homes in the area were given unanimous backing by Southend Council's traffic and parking
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Southend: Raids target schools
Schools in Southend were today warned to up their security after a spate of thefts of computer equipment. Belfairs and Prittlewell high schools have both been hit in the last fortnight, losing hundreds of pounds worth of monitors, keyboards and overhead
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Southend: Attack mum 'got off lightly'
Magistrates were today under fire for refusing to jail a mum who lashed out at a teacher. The decision to sentence Julie Waters to 70 hours community service was criticised by a teachers' leader as too lenient and not sending out the right message. Security
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St Osyth: Take the plunge for charity
Two landlords are hoping their regulars will take the plunge to raise money for charity. Grant Sharpe and Neil Stacey, business partners at The Sailor Boy, St Osyth, are hoping to raise thousands of pounds at their annual charity event. Next Saturday,
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Eastwood: New-look Co-op among first in country to open
The Co-op's recently acquired store in Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, opened its doors to the public after a complete refurbishment - one of the first of its type in the country. Open - Edward Francis School pupils Adam Rahim, four, and Jade Owen, seven, declare
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Athletics: Bailey bonanza as Mark and Natasha share medal triumph
Brother and sister Mark and Natasha Bailey both hit the medal trail when the Essex Schools Athletic Championships were staged at Chelmsford's Melbourne Park Stadium. While 15-year-old Mark won the intermediate 3,000 metres in a time of 8 mins. 56.6 secs
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Southend: Anger as school budgets slashed
School budgets for furniture, buildings maintenance and hiring experienced teachers have been slashed to the bare minimum as Southend schools grapple with a serious cash crisis. Temple Sutton Primary School is the worst affected in the borough with at
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Athletics: Youngsters have a taste of glory
Hundreds of youngsters got an early taste of the sport of athletics this week when the annual Southend Primary Schools Championships were staged at the Garon Park Track. The event was split into three sections taking place over a total of one-and-a half
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Laindon: Mystery over latest landmark
This cousin to Big Ben has sparked quite a stir after mysteriously appearing on the roundabout at the junction of Mandeville Way and West Mayne in Laindon. The spectacular four-dialled clock, which sprung up yesterday, manages to make the same half-hourly
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Thurrock: Panel bid to help young offenders
Young offenders are coming face-to-face with their victims and have a chance to help them in an innovative new scheme to stop them descending into a life of crime. Police in Thurrock have launched their first Final Warning Panel, bringing admitted offenders
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Soccer: Canvey boy Ty decides to quit
Former Canvey schoolboy Ty Gooden has announced his retirement from league football at the age of 30. After a spell with Arsenal as a trainee, Gooden made 146 appearances for Swindon, scoring nine goals, in a seven season spell from 1993. In 2000 the
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Athletics: Danny on track for European Champs
Danny Crates was today going for gold at the European Paralympic Athletics Championships in Holland, which he's using as a stepping stone to glory at the 2004 Paralympic Games. The 30-year-old track star from Corringham won gold at this year's arm amputee
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David Downton (Basildon)
A people's champion who dramatically improved the lives of the elderly for many years has died. Tributes have flooded in for David Downton who set up Basildon Age Concern in his own home after retiring and turned it into the important supporter of pensioners
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Soccer: Blues back to square one
Southend United manager Steve Wignall has already begun his search for a replacement for striker Mark Rawle. The 24-year-old forward did an amazing U-turn yesterday by putting his signature on a one-year deal with Division Three rivals Oxford United.
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Cricket: Irani's men prepare for gruelling schedule
Essex embark upon a hectic programme of three limited overs games in as many days today. Kent Spitfires are the first opponents when they visit Chelmsford for a Twenty20 Cup day-night clash. A trip to Hove follows for a meeting with the Sussex Sharks
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Southend: 26 vehicles hit by speeding car in bid to escape from police
Suspected drug dealers smashed into a police van after damaging 26 cars as they tried to escape pursuing officers. Police, who believed their car contained a large quantity of class A drugs, had followed the vehicle to busy Queensway in Southend, when
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Canvey: Joyrider drives straight at man for trying to prevent car theft
A brave dad narrowly escaped injury today in a heroic stand-off with a joyrider who stole his son's car. Police said the man was standing outside his home in Tabora Avenue, Canvey, when he saw a teenager get into his son's K-registration Ford Fiesta and
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Stansted: Photo honour for flyer of 82
An 82-year-old Stansted aviator who is still flying, has been chosen to take part in a national project designed to challenge the view that the over-60s are past it Gordon Barrett, who lives with his wife Eileen in Stansted Mountfitchet, has been maintaining
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Walton: A fridge too far in clean-up campaign
Organisers of a campaign to clean up Walton in a week have hit out at someone who dumped more than 50 fridges in their skip. The rubbish amnesty, paid for by Tendring Council, started on Monday with huge skips placed in the Station Street car park for
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Stansted: Final bid to stop 'monster' airport
The countdown is on to save a beautiful swathe of Essex countryside from extinction by what protesters describe as the building of "a second Heathrow at Stansted airport. With just 10 days to go before the end of the extended consultation process on the
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Canvey: Private leisure costs cash, say councillors
Prices at Waterside Farm Sports Centre could double for fewer facilities, if privatisation plans went ahead, warned former Castle Point Council leader, Dave Wells. He feared customers would be hit hard if the centre in Somnes Avenue, Canvey, was run under
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Clacton: Television challenge
Youngsters from a Clacton school have been filmed for a new television programme. UP2U is a new television programme for children, which will be shown on CITV. Pupils from Year seven, eight and nine at Clacton County High School were on the beach yesterday
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Panfield, Chelmsford: Stuart is guest of honour
Cycling hero Stuart Green, who has completed a gruelling 5,000 mile ride to Siberia, will be the guest of honour at a charity walk at Broomfield Hospital on Sunday, June 22. Stuart, 47, from St Mary's Close, Panfield, will be officially opening the walk
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Stansted: BAA farewell for Mike
After 12 years piloting BAA, chief executive Mike Hodgkinson has handed over control of the steering column. Mr Hodgkinson joined BAA in 1991 from Land Rover; he retired last Friday as he reached BAA's retirement age of 60. He commented: "When I first
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Basildon: Police promise action on vandals
Police today vowed court action against anyone caught smashing up public phone boxes in Basildon. The pledge came from Basildon police's operations manager and temporary Supt Glenn Caton following the discovery of two vandalised phone boxes in Miles Gray
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Cricket: Barker's back for Hadleigh
Ronnie Barker returns for Hadleigh as they look to build on their encouraging draw at Colchester when they host South Woodford tomorrow. The left-arm spinner, who was at a wedding last weekend, replaces Tim Lowes in an otherwise unchanged team -- which
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Rugby: Dedicated Wyverns start doubling up
Newly-promoted Rayleigh Wyverns are preparing for the prospect of higher-level rugby next season by stepping up their training programme -- they will have twice-weekly sessions from early next month. Coach Peter Buckley said: "We have decided to add the
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Clacton: Man threatened by teenager
A man was forced to hand over cash after a teenager threatened to stab him. The incident happened at 4pm yesterday after he was approached by two teenagers as he was drinking in one of the seafront shelters to the west of Pier Avenue, Clacton. Insp Peter
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Leigh: Residents ready to take on yobs
Angry Leigh residents say they feel like becoming vigilantes because of constant graffiti, vandalism and petty crime by yobs. One resident, David Nicholls, 68, of Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, said he felt "murderous" towards youngsters who had spray-painted
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Soccer: Matt's fund-rasier for special friend's family
Eleven-year-old Matthew Lazell wanted to raise some money for breast cancer research to help other families from going through the hurt and sadness he witnessed when a special friend died from the disease earlier this year at the age of 35. He felt very
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Witham: Shops close but trade is booming
Two shops have been standing empty in Witham's high street for months, and two more are to close soon. But trade is still healthy, and the town has more shops than ever before to serve its population of 25,000, says a town watchdog group. The former Co-op
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Dovercourt: Parents go back to the classroom
Parents of children at more than a dozen schools will be trained to help with homework. Headteachers from infant and primary schools met staff from Tendring Adult Community College at the Tower Hotel, Dovercourt. Tracy Hewett, the college's business development
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Colchester: Probe into blaze
Investigators were trying today to find out how a pushchair caught alight in the entranceway to a block of flats in Colchester. Fire crews were called to Rayners House in Earlswood Way, Colchester, at 11.45pm yesterday to deal with a small blaze in the
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Witham: Open pharmacy on Sundays, please
A Sunday pharmacy is needed in Witham, according to a newly-launched health forum. Members of the Witham, Braintree and Halstead Care Trust shadow user forum, which promotes the interests of patients, voiced concerns at the lack of pharmacy facilities
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Braintree: Business centre set to thrive
A new trade centre being developed in Braintree looks sets to thrive with units already snapped up. Three of the nine units are under offer at the 26,000sq ft centre which is being developed by property investor T3 Partnership Joint marketing agents Lambert
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Triathlon: Family affair seals Windsor delight
Hadleigh brother and sister Ben and Charmaine Wheeler produced regal displays when competing in one of the top triathlon events of the season at Windsor. Competition in this gruelling sport saw some 1800 competitors taking part in a number of races, and
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Jaywick: Punters bet bookie will move his shop
More than 1,000 punters have signed a petition backing a bookies' move to a new base just half a mile down the road. Steve Harris, of Premier Racing, operates out of the Broadway in Jaywick but he wants to take his small, family-run business to a shop
