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Tendring: Difficult climb for first-time buyers
First-time buyers face a difficult climb if they hope to get on the property ladder in Tendring. With house prices soaring, they would have to be earning more than £23,000 a year to get just a modest flat in much of the district. This would give you the
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Wickford: Abacus counts on new willow tunnel shelter
Children and staff at Abacus school in Wickford have been out in the wind and rain busily constructing a living willow tree tunnel on the school grounds. Planting the willows - Wat Tyler's Chris Sanudo helped by Emily Wilson, Daniel Smith and Laura Welthy
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Southend: Shopping arcade part of uni plans
A Victorian-style arcade with high quality shops will be created in the heart of Southend as part of the new £55million university development in the former Odeon cinema. The mall is planned in the old Odeon cinema as part of Essex University and South
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Eastwood: Hi-tech school library with no books
A high school is ditching its entire collection of library books and replacing them with internet terminals. Eastwood School, in Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, is set to discard its aging books. Sources within the school said the move has divided opinion among
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Dovercourt: Death crash driver inquest opened
An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a man who died in a horrific crash on the A120. Peter Moore, 29, of Lee Road, Dovercourt, was travelling towards Colchester when he was involved in a collision with a lorry at Tinker Street, Ramsey
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Basildon: Food giant set to close
One of the biggest Sainsbury's superstores in Essex is set to close because it is not making enough money. Sainsbury's Savacentre in Basildon's Eastgate Centre is expected to close around March 13 and it will undergo a major refurbishment before reopening
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Chelmsford: Police concern on hostel
Police have raised crime fears over a planned hostel for the vulnerable and disadvantaged in Moulsham Street, Chelmsford. The aim is to convert a former nursing home and doctors' surgery at the corner of Rothesay Avenue. In public question time at Chelmsford
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Basildon: Smashed jaw in assault
Police are appealing for information about a serious assault which left a man with a broken jaw that needed a metal plate fitted to repair it. The victim, a 23-year-old man from Walthamstow, east London, was waiting for friends outside the BP service
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Dunmow: Man crushed at work
A North Essex man has died after being crushed by a car transporter at an industrial estate. The accident happened at about 9.30am yesterday, at Belle Trailors, on the Hoblongs Industrial Estate in Dunmow. The man was taken to Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford
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Jaywick: Owner of dog fined
The owner of a rescue dog has been ordered to have it on a lead in public after it lunged at two women. The German Shepherd dog was spotted by the two friends as it sniffed at black bags in Bellsize Avenue, Jaywick. Shini Cooksey, prosecuting, said the
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Athletics: Bailey leads the Southend charge
Southend's under-17 men played the starring role for the seaside club in the final match of the Essex Cross Country League. They were on top of the game yet again to dominate on the day and finish the campaign on top of the team standings. Not only that
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Braintree: Coach man to finish fundraiser solo
A Braintree man has had to take a break from a trip around Europe after running into difficulties. Jimmy Monk, 36, has taken his Bedford 500 coach through more than nine countries raising money for the Great Notley Parc charity. The Parc project was started
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Thorpe Bay: 800 homes plan for golf club site?
A blueprint for 800 homes and a business development on Thorpe Hall Golf Club is to be revealed soon, a protest group warned today. Greenkeeper was set up in 1998 when plans were first suggested for the green lung in the heart of Thorpe Bay. Now the group
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West Mersea: Paul gets ready for Cresta Run
Raising money is snow joke for a 61-year-old who is set to make history. Paul Tucker is heading off to Switzerland to ride the Cresta Run at St Moritz, a well-known toboggan course. Looking for sponsors - Paul Tucker, who will be part of the team to do
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Brentwood: Council Tax reforms protest
The battle to reform the Council Tax system steps up a gear this weekend with dozens of Brentwood protesters joining campaigners from across the country to take part in a demonstration in central London. Angry Brentwood residents are getting ready to
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Southend: Cartoonist inspires students
A leading cartoonist demonstrated the powerful impact of art and satire to Southend students. Sketch - Martin Rowson demonstrates his art to pupils at Southend High School Picture: ROB BROWNE Martin Rowson, an award winning freelance cartoonist whose
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Colchester: Fire leaves flat smoke-logged
A desk lamp is believed to have sparked a fire which left the bedroom of a first-floor flat severely smoke-logged. Departing - fire tenders leave the scene of the blaze in Ken Cooke Court, Colchester Picture: STEVE BRADING Firefighters in breathing apparatus
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Heybridge: Man jailed for assault on 11-year-old
A man who put a schoolboy in hospital after a children's row over some sweets has been jailed for eight months. Daniel Green, 29, an electrician of previous good character, admitted assaulting an 11-year-old boy when he appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court
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Southend: Pier work is spot on
Southend's multi-million pound Pier Hill transformation is on course for a summer opening. State of play - the new-look Pier Hill is on course to be unveiled by the summer Picture: MAXINE CLARKE Work is continuing on the biggest revamp in 40 years which
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Soccer: Stopper Steve out to stake his claim
Rookie keeper Steve Bywater is out to save West Ham a fortune following the departure of David James to Manchester City. The 22-year-old former England under-21 international is ready to seize his chance of securing the first-team spot he has waited three
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Live Music: Back with a vengence
Last year will go down as a great one for gigging, as live music came back with a vengeance. Smother Dance music headed back underground, taking its decks and bag of vinyl with it, while guitars and amps were dusted off and given a thorough airing. Festivals
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Soccer: Good to be back for fit-again Ty
Canvey Island could have ex-Football League star Ty Gooden back in action for tomorrow's Ryman Prem-ier home game with Hendon. Gooden, who joined the club in the summer, missed last week's FA Trophy thrashing of Farnborough with a groin problem, but is
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Stansted: Gun found at airport
An airgun was found in the luggage of a passenger at Stansted Airport today. Police are questioning a man after the airgun was found in his luggage at the Essex airport, which sees thousands of passengers pass through its doors each week. The gun, designed
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Frinton, Walton: Club shuts after 20 years
A stroke club has closed after more than 20 years. Frinton, Walton and Kirby Stroke Club has been responsible for helping dozens of victims on the road to recovery. Those affected by loss of speech, mobility and loss of independence have met regularly
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Soccer: Bentley revs up for Shrimpers
Southend United new boy Mark Bentley has admitted his switch to the Shrimpers is a dream come true. The versatile midfielder has joined the Blues for an undisclosed fee from Dagenham and Redbridge and will make his debut in tomorrow's clash with promotion-pushing
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Soccer: Boss Cross lands bunch of five
New manager Tony Cross had ended his first week as Great Wakering Rovers boss by bringing in five new signings. Latest recruits are striker Simon Deakin, central-midfielder Anthony Palmer and full-back Terry Harris. The trio join Lee Guiver and Glen Hobden
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Southend: Conman fails to get jail term cut
A Southend conman who cheated social security of more than £50,000 in benefits has failed in an Appeal Court bid to have his two-year jail term cut. Alexander Neumann, 60, of Wimborne Road, was jailed at Basildon Crown Court in August after pleading guilty
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Basildon: Tributes to crash rider
The heartbroken family of a 28-year-old motorcycle enthusiast killed in a road smash described him as "simply the best". Darren Hills, who lived with mum Jenny and brother Chris, in Lincoln Road, Craylands, Basildon, died yards from his home when his
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Canvey: Call to traders to help improve town
A trader today called for businesses to join forces with Castle Point Council and transform Canvey town centre. Mike Machin of Selectronic in Furtherwick Road, Canvey, who chairs Canvey Island Traders Association (CITA) says it is about time something
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Dengie: Skipper grew cannabis to ease back pain
A Dengie boat skipper grew enough cannabis at his home to ease his aching back for a year, a court heard. But Recorder Elaine Willers told Dylan Smith: "You are ahead of your time." She explained that cannabis was not yet legal for treating ailments.
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Tendring: Bottles and eggs thrown
Residents have been attacked by vandals throwing eggs and bottles from cars at villagers' homes. Police said the incidents all happened during the night in the village of Tendring. Damage has been caused to property, including one resident who has even
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Braintree: Designs on tick of approval
Braintree Council is considering following in the footsteps of designer sportswear firm Nike by sporting a distinctive tick of approval on its new logo. The council is looking to revamp its image by ditching the old-style logo with traditional Braintree
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Essex: Crash chaos
Two people were injured when their van overturned, causing traffic chaos on the A12 earlier today. A white Ford Transit panel van, which is believed to have been the only vehicle involved in the accident, rolled over on the southbound carriageway near
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Live Music: Back with a vengence
Last year will go down as a great one for gigging, as live music came back with a vengeance. Smother Dance music headed back underground, taking its decks and bag of vinyl with it, while guitars and amps were dusted off and given a thorough airing. Festivals
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Essex: £80m trains out of service
An £80m fleet of trains has been placed in the sidings after a warning system showed faults in their engines. Commuters on the Colchester to London rail line are having to endure a return to slam-door carriages while engineers try to figure out what the
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Braintee: Councillor calls for bus service revamp
A councillor is calling for a revamp of the facilities and systems which support bus routes in and around Braintree. Bocking North councillor Tony Everard claims the conditions of bus shelters and the bus garages in Braintree are of a poor standard and
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Basketball: Lofty Angels too good
Southend Swifts under-14 girls lost their League South unbeaten record when they went down to similarly-undefeated Haringey Angels at Greensward College. The Essex girls knew they were in for a hard time as the North London side have five 6ft-plus players
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Southend: Samurai sword attacker hunted
A man was today fighting for his life after being hacked with a Samurai sword in a vicious gang fight in Southend. Detectives are hunting the attacker who left his victim slumped on the pavement in Victoria Road, Southend, as he repeatedly screamed "I
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Faulkbourne: 'Cut speed limit in village'
Calls for a drastic speed limit cut on a busy road running through a quiet village have been stepped up after a series of accidents. Caroly Mann, chairwoman of Faulkbourne Against Speeding Traffic, believes the speed limit on the road between Witham and
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Southend: My girl can't find a school
A mother who moved to Southend for a better life is struggling to get her daughter into a secondary school. Class concern - mum Tracy Creighton and her daughter Vicky, with Vicky's cousin, Aimee Adams, right Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL Tracy Creighton moved
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Manningtree: Opponent wins lottery
Boxer Marcus Poston was nearly left without a fight after his opponent's family won the lottery! Marcus, 17, of Manningtree, was due to fight Liam Walsh on Saturday at the Park Pavilion in Dovercourt. But at the last minute, his opponent's trainer called
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Golf: Close-fought clash
Thorpe Hall's January midweek Stableford saw ten members within two shots of each other. Of the leading group, eight were recent competition winners. In the end, however,the winner and runner-up were new names on the competition board after the top four
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Thundersley: Crossing will not move
Tycoon Sir Richard Branson has failed in his attempt to move a pedestrian crossing outside his Virgin Active leisure centre in Rayleigh Road, Thundersley. Instead, the speed limit along Rayleigh Road is to be reduced from 40mph to 30mph. Castle Point
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Clacton: Helpline in plea for information about Sandra
The National Missing Persons Helpline (NMPH) charity has launched an appeal for information about a Clacton woman who has been missing for almost two months. Mother-of-three Sandra Gant, 48, was last seen on November 15 last year and concern is growing
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Basildon: £20,000 dole cheat walks out of court
A man who cheated more than £20,000 in benefits has thanked the judge after he walked free from court. Trevor Reynolds, 56, from Wytewaters, Basildon, claimed benefits and council tax exemption for eight years despite the fact he and his wife were working
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Canvey: 'Don't speed in our road'
Angry residents are determined to put the brakes on speeding drivers down a notorious road on Canvey. They claim Castle Point Council has failed to stop racing motorists along Smallgains Avenue. Monica Cadman, 42, of Smallgains Avenue, has been backed
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Vange: Street party's a boost for Little Haven
What a whopper! Little Haven children's hospice is celebrating a £4,000 cash boost thanks to a festive street party. Cheque this! - residents of Redgrave Road present the cheque to Tom Newton of Little Haven Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY Residents of Redgrave
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Southend: Tell me how you'd run things
A Tory MP is calling for public sector workers in his constituency to send in their examples of waste and bureaucracy across the area. Southend West MP David Amess said: "Southend needs public services run by the best qualified people - such as doctors
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Soccer: Vine is staying with U's
The Evening Gazette can today allay Colchester United fans' fears that on-loan front-man Rowan Vine will NOT be returning to Portsmouth, despite the Premiership club currently suffering a striker crisis. I'm staying - Rowan Vine says he is staying at
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Hadleigh: Ice block wrecks roof
Stunned Helen Wojcik stared in disbelief after a huge lump of ice crashed through her roof causing hundreds of pounds of damage. The ice, believed to have fallen from a plane at about 8am today, smashed into Helen's home in Alma Close, Hadleigh, scattering
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Canvey: Island schools setting a national example
Education on Canvey is two years ahead of Government policy, the island's new schools chief has said. Heading the scheme - Sharan Allsopp Picture: MAXINE CLARKE The Government wants its new extended schools initiative up and running by 2006. The initiative
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Soccer: McGreal - the heat is on us
John McGreal today delivered an urgent message to his Ipswich Town team-mates: "The heat is on to get promotion." The Blues - sixth in the table - are still heavily involved in the play-off shake-up but have lost three of their last five home League games
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Soccer: Cash is a bonus
Colchester United journey to Swindon Town tomorrow celebrating a newly-won jackpot of £77,500. The richly-deserved windfall is the U's prize for reaching the FA Cup fourth round £12,500 (first round winners); £15,000 (second); £50,000 (third). Phil Parkinson
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Clacton: Residents win mast battle
Residents appear to have won their fight to halt moves to install a mobile phone mast on Clacton seafront. Hutchison 3G UK wanted a site opposite the prestigious Gardens area of the resort to improve reception for customers, but the idea was strongly
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Witham: Old tree 'must be replaced'
Calls have been made for a suitable tree to be planted to replace one that formed part of an historic streetscape. The large horse chestnut tree at the junction of Newland Street and Chess Lane in Witham was cut down recently when it was found to be diseased
