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Colchester: Mother stabbed by her son
A mother has welcomed a decision to send her son to a mental hospital for trying to kill her Clive Newman put a pillow over his mother's face as she was watching television and stabbed her three times with a kitchen knife. A court heard how he thought
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Holland-on-Sea: Lisa always lived her life to the full
A mother today paid tribute to her 35-year-old daughter who died of a rare heart disease. Lisa Barclay was due to see a Harley Street specialist on the same day she was taken seriously ill at her Holland-on-Sea home. Missed - Lisa Barclay, who was the
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Soccer: Parky delight at win
Triumphant Colchester United FA Cup boss Phil Parkinson refused to talk about anything other than the U's tremendous achievement in reaching the fourth round for the first time in 15 years. Parkinson said: "I don't want to talk about anything that did
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Stansted: Coach study
Stansted has taken another step towards developing the airport to serve 25m passengers a year. It has completed a study into how the existing coach network at Stansted could be enhanced to serve airport and public demand. The study, undertaken by Halcrow
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Angling: Love-Lee catch
Gloucester Park regular Lee Emery struck gold when he fished the venues cockle bank topping a multiple carp haul with a cracking common of 19lb. The fish came during a late afternoon session which saw Lee net six carp in less than two hours. As well as
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Colchester: Street bosses clamp down on flyposting
A new zero-tolerance war is being waged against flyposting in Colchester. Colchester Council is now threatening to prosecute businesses that put fliers up around the town. Nightclubs or pubs that have fliers dotted about the town face a tough grilling
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Colchester: Return of the warrior queen
A clean and polished queen is waiting in the wings to make a victorious return to Colchester. In October, the landmark statue of ancient warrior queen Boadicea was moved as the Northern Approaches road took shape. The 16ft sculpture was taken away from
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Colchester: Support for elderly 'should be in town's strategic plan
Supporting older people should be included as part of the council's strategic plan. The suggestion was made last night by members of Colchester Council's overview and scrutiny panel. The board met to discuss the draft strategic plan and make suggestions
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Ongar: Concern on new bin trial
Ongar residents will be forced to store their rotting household rubbish for up to two weeks under a new pilot scheme being considered for trial by the district council. Under the new scheme the town's bin lorries will collect recyclable waste and household
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Pitsea: Colour's out and names are in
Youngsters got into the team spirit when a school relaunched its house points system. All change - John Gibbins, 11, Chloe Harris, seven, Megan Williamson, 11, and Jacqueline Anderson, seven, with their old house colours Picture: MAXINE CLARKE For the
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Southend: Sludge on beach was an accident
Sludge was dumped on to Chalkwell beach sparking an investigation by Southend Council. Chalkwell beach - scene of spillage Picture: MAXINE CLARKE A member of the public spotted a mechanical street cleaner in council livery expelling "a thick sludgy" substance
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Rayleigh: Sport pavilion scheme all set for go-ahead
Controversial plans for a new pavilion on King George's playing field, Rayleigh, could be given the green light next week. Rochford District Council's planning committee will be recommended to approve the detailed plans from Rayleigh Town Council for
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Hadleigh: Remember my tragic Ryan
The father of tragic toddler Ryan Onley today called for a memorial for his son after it was revealed the flat where he died is may be transformed into a dental surgery. The Hadleigh community still mourns the 18-month-old boy, who was left to die in
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Tiptree: Pushchair owner sought
Colchester police are trying to trace the owner of a pushchair found outside a shop. Described as blue and green, it was reported on January 5 in Tiptree and no-one has claimed it. Det Sgt Roger Napier, of Colchester CID, said: "If anybody has lost it
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Southend: Aircraft firm denies 200 redundancies
Bosses of a Southend company have denied rumours 200 jobs are at risk after a takeover, but admitted some posts could be axed. Satair Hardware UK recently acquired the Lentern Aircraft branch in Main Road, Hawkwell, and bosses have admitted some redundancies
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Soccer: Tommy fired up for Blues
Scotland target Tommy Miller is determined to breathe life into his 'stop-stop season' and help Ipswich Town make a flying start in 2004. The midfielder was watched by Scotland boss Berti Vogts during Saturday's disappointing 1-1 Nationwide League Division
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Brentwood: Shop lifters hit by police action
An operation to target shop lifting and pick pocketing in Brentwood Town Centre has been hailed a success by police. Extra uniformed and under cover officers patrolled the High Street for four days to keep a look out for thieves and it resulted in three
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Shoebury: Old trains' terror evacuation role
Hundreds of railway carriages stockpiled at Shoebury's Ministry of Defence site could be used for mass evacuation in the event of a terrorist attack. The new Civil Contingencies Bill gave ministers sweeping powers in the event of a national emergency,
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Laindon: Bereaved mums set up help group
Three mums who have lost babies have set up a new support group to help families who have suffered a bereavement at childbirth. There to help others cope - Jo Lane with her son Harrison Picture: MAXINE CLARKE The Forget-Me-Not group will be held on the
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Basildon: Council 'jumped the gun on speed humps'
Residents claim Basildon Council is ignoring their views on a controversial traffic-calming project. Furious activists say the council wrote its recommendations for speed bumps in Northlands Park days before a public consultation process was due to end
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Soccer: Colchester United 2-1 Accrington Stanley (FA Cup Third Round replay)
Colchester United booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Layer Road last night with a 2-1 win over Accrington Stanley. Double strike - Joe Keith was the hero for the U's last night Joe Keith was the star of the show for the home side
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Chelmsford: Rallying call for students
Students at APU, Anglia Polytechnic University, which has campuses in Chelmsford and Cambridge, are being rallied to write to their MPs in a week-long an anti-top up fees campaign being run by their students union. Ross Tucker, president of APU's student
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South Essex: Delays on arterial
Motorists are facing eight weeks of delays and tailbacks while maintenance repairs are carried out on a junction of the A127. Bollards - motorists will be greeted with yet more delays as work starts on the A127 Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY Highway workers are
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Langdon Hills: Red Ensign will not be changed
A campaigner was today delighted after Euro-MPs dropped proposals to force the British merchant fleet to fly the European flag. Saul Newbury, 80, of Langdon Hills, was adamantly opposed to plans to replace the Union Flag in the corner of the Red Ensign
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Henry Higgs an Ironmonger
I wonder if you can help or tell me who might be able to. Does St Thomas Church still exsist and do you know how I could contact them if it does? I am looking for an ancstor. Henry Higgs an Ironmonger in the High Street Brentwood about 1862 I have found
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Southend: Late night clubs' bus facing axe
Southend's trail-blazing late-night bus service faces the axe unless it receives a cash injection. The town's Nite Rider, the first post-midnight bus service, needs new financial support if it is to survive, a crunch meeting of the town's Clubwatch was
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Stansted: Glazed expression of goodwill!
Airport operator BAA Stansted is to embark on its biggest noise insulation programme ever. The scheme is set to go beyond current legal requirements, with more than 1,000 homes affected by aircraft noise to be included. Homeowners will be contacted individually
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Harold Hill: Mobile CCTV for community task force
Harold Hill's much-praised community task force have secured another high tech weapon in their battle to combat street crime and anti-social behaviour. This year the team will have the use of mobile CCTV cameras which police say can "target crime hot
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Castle Point: We're behind the growth of airport
Major expansion would take place at Southend Airport, if Castle Point councillors had their way. Members of the planning committee have backed the growth of the airport, while continuing to oppose the proposed expansion at Stansted. In the past borough
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Rochford: Council sets e-mail policy
Rochford policymakers could launch a scheme to encourage staff to meet face-to-face. In new moves, Rochford District Council hopes people will meet to discuss important issues rather than use the internet. The proposed IT Code of Practice goes on to demand
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Colchester: Council to embark on £300k reshuffle
After years in the same offices, Colchester Council is undergoing a major reshuffle to the tune of £300,000. Reports outlining the moving, refurbishing and even selling off of some of the council's offices were presented to the overview and scrutiny panel
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Basildon: Biker killed in crash
A motorcyclist was killed in a road smash just yards from his home, police said today. Darren Hills, 28, of Lincoln Road, Craylands, Basildon, died after his Suzuki motorbike collided with a Renault Clio in East Mayne at 6.10pm yesterday. Mr Hills was
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Southend: Man finds burglar
A 75-year-old man confronted a burglar after hearing tapping coming from upstairs. The pensioner walked into his hallway to see the man come down the stairs of his home in Dalmatia Road, Southend. The burglar had crept in though the bathroom window. He
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Fordham, Colchester: Woman conned out of £700
Bogus callers stole £700 from a woman in her 80s after conning their way into her home. One man knocked on the victim's door in Sunnyside Road, Fordham, saying he was working across the road and needed to turn her water off. He was allowed in, went to
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Basildon: 14,000 bottles of wine stolen
Thieves escaped with more than 14,000 bottles of wine when they stole a lorry from an industrial estate. The blue Ford Iveco articulated vehicle contained thousands of pounds' worth of South African wine when it was taken from Basildon's Pipps Hill estate
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Holland-on-Sea: Punter scoops £34,000 windfall
A lucky businessman who staked £30 on the races is celebrating a £34,000 windfall. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, placed the stake of a Lucky 15 accumulator at bookmaker Bobby Swift's Holland-on-Sea betting shop. Linda Mead, who works at the
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Canvey: Nine hour power cut
More than 200 residents on Canvey were without power for about nine hours yesterday. A fault was discovered with Eastern Energy's electricity supply at about 4am yesterday morning and it was only turned back on for all residents by 1pm. Published Wednesday
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Soccer: Drewe's gutted
Southend United striker Drewe Broughton is "gutted" to be missing tonight's cup clash with Scarborough. Seeing red - Drewe Broughton is dismissed after 'snapping' against Oxford The hard-working hit-man netted his first League goal of the season against
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Braintree: Teenager freed
A Braintree teenager was freed by a judge on Tuesday. Albert Best, 19, of Bishop Road, Braintree, had been remanded in custody over Christmas after being convicted of stealing a car. He had previous convictions. Best received 18 months community rehabilitation
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Colchester: Town tops anti-crime league
Colchester police cracked the highest proportion of crimes of any part of Essex last year. The division's crime manager, Det Chief Insp Mick Jones, said the division's officers detected 35 per cent of the offences recorded in 2003. He said: "Areas where
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Kelvedon: Preacher's birthplace for sale
The Kelvedon birthplace of fiery Victorian preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon - the Billy Graham of his day - is up for sale on the anniversary of his death, 112 years ago. Spurgeon's House in the High Street continues to attract pilgrims from all over
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Soccer: U's cup tie boils over
Furious Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman said he would be speaking to police after a heated touchline incident during last night's FA Cup third round replay at Colchester United. Boiling point - angry Accrington manager John Coleman Picture: ROB SAMBROOK
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Chelmsford: Bogus callers use new tricks
Bogus callers are using a new scam to trick their way into the homes of elderly people in Chelmsford. In two separate incidents on Saturday, men told two elderly that they were care workers who had come to see how they were. An 89-year-old woman discovered
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Warley: Armed gang confrontation
Police need to speak to witnesses after two large gangs of youths threatened each other with weapons in Warley. Concerned residents in The Drive called police when threats between the groups could be heard. Each gang was of around 10 young people aged
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Golf: Mac's ready to swing into action in SA
Shoebury golfer Richard McEvoy will be hoping to continue his swinging start to the new European Pro Tour campaign in South Africa this week. Former Thorpe Hall amateur star McEvoy, 24, started the season in tremendous style when he led the star-studded
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Castle Point: Upset Labour stalwart's threat to quit
A would-be MP today threatened to quit the Labour Party after losing his bid to become Castle Point's next parliamentary candidate. Dave Blackwell had hoped to win over the Labour voters and fight Tory MP Bob Spink for the borough seat at the next general
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Southend: Police in knife drama
Police had to take evasive action when a man high on a cocktail of drink and drugs threatened them with an axe handle and a knife. Two police officers went to the flat of 31-year-old David Lane in Kursaal Way, Southend, following reports someone may have
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Soccer: Quinn loves Irons despite the boo-boys
He may not be the most popular player at West Ham, but boo-boys target Wayne Quinn is still delighted to be here. The on-loan left-back, who has joined for the season from Newcastle, has faced the jeers of the Upton Park crowd as frustrated fans look
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Tiptree: Do you recognise supermarket biker?
Police are appealing for help to identify a man who rode a moped around a supermarket in Tiptree while it was open to customers. The man's antics were captured on CCTV cameras when he drove the 50cc Honda scooter into the Fiveways Co-op store in Church
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Castle Point: Worrying plunge in dental patients
The number of people going to the dentists in Castle Point has plunged. Clean sweep - Bob Spink MP shows his support for dentists such as Marina Fuller, of Lucy's Dental Practice in Benfleet Picture: ROB BROWNE New figures show the number of patients
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Boxing: Johnny mourned
Essex boxing is mourning the death of legend Johnny Broadbent, who died in Basildon hospital earlier this week. A former pro fighter, Johnny, co-founded Belhus Park Boxing Club with Norman Wheeler - who still trains youngsters at South Ockendon. The two
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Southend: Hotline set up to wipe out town's graffiti yobs
A new hotline number has been set up for residents to report graffiti. Target - this kiosk on Southend's Chalkwell beach is used by graffiti yobs Picture: MAXINE CLARKE The hotline enables residents to notify council officers immediately when troublemakers
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Soccer: Jenkins in bid to give Ash dust-off
Southend United winger Neil Jenkins is relishing the prospect of facing Scarborough once again this evening. The former Wimbledon youngster started against the Seadogs last time around and could again be facing the Conference club's dangerman Ashley Sestanovich
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Soccer: Shrimper Jay aiming to net
Southend United midfielder Jay Smith is hoping to continue his fine FA Cup form tonight when the Shrimpers travel to Scarborough for the eagerly-anticipated third round replay. Smith netted an impressive volley during the 1-1 draw with the Seadogs 11
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Witham: Body found inside house
The body of a woman was discovered in an Essex home early today. Sealed off - the scene of the discovery of a body in Mersey Road, Witham, early today Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON Police were called to the address in Mersey Road, a cul-de-sac off Highfields
