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Colchester: Street wardens secure funds for new projects
Street wardens in Colchester have secured thousands of pounds of new funding to help run community projects in Old Heath. Part of the money will be used to set up a skateboard park for young people to use in the area. The £15,000 grant has come from the
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Southend: TV boost for Maurice, 70
A television performance has landed Southend singing sensation Maurice Siegel a Valentines Day booking. Maurice Siegel - signed Picture: MIKE MINERS The sprightly 70-year-old, known as the Unknown Superstar, was on ITV's It Shouldn't Happen On a TV Talent
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Benfleet: In memory of our Steve
Almost 1,000 mourners braved the wind and rain to pay their last respects to a fireman who died aged 51. Line of duty - hundreds of firefighters line up to pay their respects to Steve Martin, who died of a heart attack aged 51 Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY Hero
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Basildon: School ban on salt in canteen
A headteacher has banned salt from the dinner tables in an effort to encourage pupils and staff to eat healthier. Banned - cook Pat Walker, Jordan Ling and Jonathan Oddy get rid of the salt Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY Barstable School in Timberlog Close, Basildon
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Essex: Labour welcomes low tax
The Labour party has welcomed the county's lowest-ever council tax increase - and claimed credit for the record-breaking rise. Opposition leaders claimed the people of Essex were "thanking the Labour government" for the 4.7 per cent increase announced
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Basildon: Delay over council tax
Finance chiefs in Basildon are still playing the numbers game as they look at the rise in council tax from April. They have admitted the district will not be able to go as low as Essex County Council's planned 4.7 per cent rise but still have not arrived
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Westcliff: Woman battles mugger
A 49-year-old woman resisted bravely when a teenage mugger grabbed her handbag. The woman was walking in Satanita Road, Westcliff, at 6.30pm on Monday, when the young crook struck. She held on to her bag as long as she could but the youth threatened to
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Rayleigh: Avago at baby names
TV-mad Janet Edwards may have taken her loyalty to entertainment betting channel Avago a step too far. Mum Janet, from Rayleigh, has named two of her children after her favourite presenters. She named her first baby - conceived with the show blaring in
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Braintree: Andy wins car thanks to Sharon's driving test lesson
A Braintree man has revealed his wife's attempt to pass her driving test was the reason he scooped a new car on an ITV show this week. Now they're motoring - Sharon and Andy Burnett have won a car on a television gameshow Picture: SEANA HUGHES Andy Burnett
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Witham: Mum takes swipe at school scheme
A new swipe card school registration system is causing rows between parents and teachers. The system was introduced at The John Bramston School in Witham last term requiring pupils to swipe into morning and afternoon registration and every lesson throughout
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Jaywick: Man is jailed for assaults on girls
A man has been banned from working with children for the rest of his life for indecently assaulting three girls. A court heard how Alan Norman breached a girl's trust in him by indecently assaulting her for his own "sexual desires". Norman, 64, was jailed
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Soccer: Southend United 4-0 QPR (LDV Vans semi-final southern section)
Southend United progressed to the southern final of the LDV Vans Trophy at Roots Hall last night - thrashing Second Division QPR 4-0 in a pleasing performance which made a mockery of their lowly league position. Up against an in-form side who look set
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Southend: Rental store ready to close
A well-known business in Southend High Street is shutting up shop and dealing with customers via a national call centre. TV rental company Boxclever claims its customers no longer visit their stores in sufficient numbers. The company says people increasingly
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Swimming: Brit joy for sprint star Ben
Canvey Island swimmer Ben Preston was ecstatic with the news of his qualifivcation for the British swimming Championships at Sheffield at Easter. The 15-year-old sprint star earned his oprestigious call-up for the 50m freestyle event - his favoured stroke
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Colchester: Test centre fails wheelchair test
A learner driver is being barred from taking his driving theory test at a centre in Colchester because he is in a wheelchair. Dominic Lee, 27, of Frank Clater Close, is desperate to be able to pass his test and get behind the wheel to be able to get out
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Billericay: MP to meet Blair on travellers issue
Prime Minister Tony Blair has agreed to meet Billericay MP John Baron to discuss illegal development by travellers. Mr Baron said: "At this meeting I shall make the Prime Minister fully aware of the problems faced by many of my constituents when travellers
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Netball: Trio take county honours
Thundersley's King John, plus the Corringham duo of Gable Hall and Palmers College, have won through to this Saturday's regional finals of the Daily Telegraph National Schools Netball Championship. In the county qualifying event, King John beat fancied
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Grays: Camera, lights, action at college
Soap opera was on the curriculum at a south Essex school when pupils became the directors, writers and stars of their own serial. Ready to roll - students go through the script before filming Picture: DAVE HENDERSON Year ten media studies pupils at the
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Basildon: Cars speed on estate
More than half of the cars going through a council estate speed, a survey has revealed. Basildon Council collected the data to support its plans for speed cushions in the roads of Felmores, Lanhams and Davenants areas of the Felmores Estate in Pitsea.
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Soccer: Northampton Town 2-3 Colchester United (LDV Vans Trophy semi-final southern section)
Super-sub Scott McGleish stepped off the sidelines to rattle-up his first-ever hat-trick and shoot Colchester United into an all-Essex LDV Vans Trophy area final with neighbours Southend. Triumphant - Scott McGleish celebrates his silver goal which sealed
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Dovercourt: Tearful farewell to Declan, 10
Friends and family of a ten-year-old boy who died of cancer have said goodbye to a courageous and compassionate youngster. Declan Heath, of Ashley Road, Dovercourt, died of cancer on January 8. His funeral service was held yesterday afternoon at St Nicholas's
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Hockey: Phil's double
Southend maintained their promotion push with a 3-0 win at Brentwood II in Division Three of the Printwise League. Phil Leggett (2) and Neil Utton were the scorers. The second team had a close game against Brentwood III in Division Five, and ran out 3
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Canvey: Burglars lock up pub's landlord
Burglars raided a Canvey pub, locked the landlord in his office and stole a sum of cash running into four figures. The two raiders broke into the King Canute, in Canvey Road, after closing time last night, police said. The landlord managed to escape from
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Mid-Essex: Free help to quit
Smokers who want to kick the habit are being encouraged to take up free services to help them quit. One-to-one and group support sessions are available across the Maldon and South Chelmsford Primary Care Trust (PCT) area, which takes in South Woodham
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Soccer: AFC Sudbury 2-0 Maldon Town (Ridgeons League Premier Division)
Maldon Town players and supporters were furious at the end of this hot-tempered clash - but boss Colin Wallington was trying to keep his cool. The away contingent were outraged by Sudbury's second goal five minutes from time. With the ball appearing to
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Southend: We won't mark D-Day say veterans
This year's 60th D-Day anniversary could be unmarked in Southend - one of the towns which played a major part in the historic invasion. June 6, 2004, will be just another Sunday in Southend unless an organisation steps forward to organise a special parade
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Essex: Awards with bite
Dentists, dental hygienists or dental practices in Essex are being sought for a national awards scheme. People are being asked to make nominations for the awards, organised by The Probe and The Hygienist magazine in association with The British Dental
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Southend: Bullying takes centre stage
The problem of bullying is to be tackled by a drama workshop which will help teachers and pupils tackle the issue. The London Bus Theatre Company will be holding sessions for local schools where they explore bullying through drama, games and role-play
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Southend: Football fans' charity goal for heart fund
Football supporters helped achieve a different kind of goal when they raised £650 for charity. Fundraising delight - Ron Kennedy and Karen Ferreira with Blues' captain Kevin Maher Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL Thousands of fans gave to Southend Hospital Foundation's
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Clacton: Cash helps fund pupils' project
A school has scooped a cash award to help fund its own community project Clacton County High School in Walton Road was one of 240 winners chosen from almost 1,000 entries across the country and has picked up £2,000. The money will be used to help pupils
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Canvey: Yobs running 'out of control'
Castle Point MP Bob Spink has written to Castle Point chief superintendent for swift answers on anti-social behaviour problems on Canvey. Mr Spink has told Chief Supt John Mauger of the escalating number of calls he is getting from residents about youth
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Southend: Council chief in TV call for budget help
Southend Council chiefs made a desperate plea on television last night to secure additional funds for the cash-strapped town. Appearing on ITV's London Tonight, Howard Briggs, leader of the council, and Verina Weaver, cabinet member in charge of social
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Leigh: Scabies outbreak strikes at high school
An outbreak of scabies among school pupils has forced parents to keep their children at home. Belfairs High School, in Highlands Boulevard, Leigh, detected scabies in a group of about 12 students from year 11, it was revealed today. The school nurse learned
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Alresford: Firm to step up security
A coach firm today told how it was looking to increase security at its depot after joyriders stole a second double decker bus within a month The bus was later found abandoned outside Gala Bingo in St John's Street, Colchester. The vehicle was due to take
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Castle Point: We need measures to make crossing safe
Residents battling a "dangerous" pedestrian crossing outside the multi-million pound Virgin Active leisure centre today demanded speed cameras are introduced in the area. Residents were furious when Castle Point Council refused to bow to pressure from
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Feering: Company criticises snail mail
A bid to improve postal deliveries means some people are now getting their mail more than an hour late. Royal Mail says new delivery times are being introduced in the run-up to a shake-up, which will see second deliveries cut altogether. They claim it
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Dovercourt: School meals money fears
A headteacher claims children's education could suffer because of budget cuts in school meals. Angela Philips, of All Saints' Primary School, Dovercourt, said she may be forced to use money meant for learning to fund the dinners. Essex County Council
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Basildon: Hospital orderly cleared of assault
A sacked Basildon Hospital theatre orderly has won a court battle to clear his name over an assault case. Martin Reeves, 46, was alleged to have beaten up a hospital line manager who handled the complaint which led to him being dismissed. The complaint
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Soccer: Northampton Town 2-3 Colchester United (LDV Vans Trophy Southern Area Semi-Final)
Substitute Scott McGleish scored a hat-trick as Colchester staged an astonishing comeback against Northampton Town in the LDV Vans area semi-final. Scott McGleish: Hat-trick hero The home side went 2-0 up with two goals from Richard Walker but then had
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Basildon: School scores charter
Move over Becks and the gang - Basildon is the place to be for star quality. They've scored! - Barstable school has received an FA charter mark Picture: ROB BROWNE Just ask Barstable School, in Timberlog Close, Basildon, which has been presented with
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Colchester: Pupils scoop cash prizes
Two Colchester primary schools have won cash for their dedication to citizenship. Prettygate Junior School in Colchester, has won a £2,000 BT Schools Award, to help fund a project aimed at developing the pupils' communication skills and helping them get
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Cricket: Captain Cook sets sail with England . . .
Captain Cook will be at the helm when England under-19s embark on what they hope will be a glorious voyage to Bangladesh. Rising Essex star Alastair Cook has been handed the job of steering England through the World Cup, which starts next month, and will
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Basildon: Tenants given a greater say in council housing
Tenants are to have a major say in the future of council housing in Basildon, it has been revealed. The district council is to set up a special panel to include tenants' representatives sitting alongside officers and councillors to look at how council
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Billericay, Basildon: We're lost without our fave toy
Passers-by may look twice when they spot a missing dog poster at a shopping centre. Find our toy - Debbie and Elise Hills with the poster appealing for help Picture: ROB BROWNE Debbie Hills, who lives in Billericay, has put up posters in the Eastgate
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Soccer: Coker joins Irons
West Ham have completed the signing of Wimbledon's highly-rated young midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker after rival bidders Leicester City pulled out of the race. The 19-year-old, who has captained the Dons this season, was widely expected to be manager Alan
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Essex: County hall attempts to balance books
Essex County Council made its decision to cut 100 jobs as it struggled to balance its books. Council leader Lord Hanningfield announced the cuts today as the council revealed this year's budget. In order to concentrate on lowering council tax in our county
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Maldon: Morris dancers teeter on brink
The future of a prestigious Maldon morris dancing group is "teetering on the brink". The Blackwater Morris Dancers, who have been representing the town for 15 years, will bite the dust if a second desperate plea for new members is not successful. Paul
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White Notley: Golf club plan is thrown out
A controversial plan to extend a mid-Essex golf club has been thrown out by councillors. The Notleys Golf Club had applied for planning permission to build a new nine-hole course on land south-west of The Green, White Notley. Council planning officers
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Southend: Library's ban on war protesters
A campaign group today accused Southend Council of censorship after being banned from a library meeting room because it is "political." Banned - protesters at a previous rally of the Southend Stop the War Coalition Picture: NICK ANSELL The Southend Stop
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Braintree: Owner won't let shot kitten out of house
A woman has spoken of her relief at having her kitten home safe and well after it was shot. Lynn Curtis's kitten, Kimi, was shot between 9am and 9.45am on Sunday with an air gun in the Bailey Bridge Road area of Braintree. The six-month-old kitten was
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South Essex: Ten more cameras to cut deaths
More speed cameras are being put up across south Essex to try to slash the alarming number of road deaths. The Essex Safety Camera Partnership is installing nine speed cameras and one red-light camera at accident blackspots. The cameras, which cost an
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Southend: Pay up for cancer test
Women will have to pay up to £25 to be tested for breast cancer to tackle a serious cash crisis at Southend's Bust unit, it was revealed today. The Lady McAdden breast screening unit, in Hillborough Road, Westcliff, will ask patients to donate a minimum
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Soccer: Northampton Town 2-3 Colchester United LDV Vans Trophy Southern Area Semi-Final
Substitute Scott McGleish scored a hat-trick as Colchester staged an astonishing comeback against Northampton Town in the LDV Vans area semi-final. Scott McGleish: Hatrick hero The home side went 2-0 up with two goals from Richard Walker but then had
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Wickham Bishops: Youth burgled tennis club
A 14-year-old admitted burglary and theft from Wickham Bishops Tennis Club. Witham Magistrates' Court yesterday heard how a youth from Great Totham and some friends cut their way through a wire fence and smashed four panels to break into the clubhouse
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Tendring: Transport charity gets cash windfall
A cash-strapped charity was today celebrating scooping a £387,000 windfall to help keep its valuable services on the road. Tendring Community Transport has picked up the funding from the Government to cover the costs of its operation for vulnerable residents
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Great Totham: Mother hit father in the face
When police arrived at a domestic incident in Great Totham and saw a woman covered in blood near her doorstep they thought she had been assaulted by her ex-partner. They later discovered that Louise Healey, 27, had in fact hit Matthew Stanley, 26, the
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Soccer: Northampton Town 2-3 Colchester United (LDV Vans Trophy Southern Area Semi-Final)
Substitute Scott McGleish scored a hat-trick as Colchester staged an astonishing comeback against Northampton Town in the LDV Vans area semi-final. Scott McGleish: Hat-rick hero The home side went 2-0 up with two goals from Richard Walker but then had
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Mid-Essex: Hospital plans get thumbs up
Plans for the multi-million pound development of Mid Essex's super hospital have been unveiled in Maldon. Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust has been touring towns with an exhibition of the designs of the two preferred bidders for the £120million development
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Castle Point: Pool shuts for second time
A public swimming pool has been forced to shut after being open for just two weeks. Months of work and thousands of pounds were poured into the swimming pool at the Waterside Farm sports complex following the discovery of asbestos. The pool was opened
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Benfleet: Hunt for bottle thrower
Police today appealed for witnesses who saw a boy get hit by a bottle thrown from a car. The 12-year-old victim, from Benfleet, suffered a gashed lip when he was hit in the face by a bottle while talking to a friend at a bus stop midway between Tarpots
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Rayleigh: Plan to recycle bottles
A Rayleigh school is launching a new initiative to encourage youngsters to recycle plastic bottles. One of the pupils researched the idea when the school asked them to think about ways of helping the environment, and also got a good deal on bins which
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Soccer: Southend United 4-0 QPR (LDV Vans semi-final southern section)
Southend United turned the league form book upside down against Queens Park Rangers to secure an all-Essex showdown with Colchester United in the final of the LDV Vans southern section. Leon Constantine The Blues put recent disappointments in the FA Cup
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Essex: Ban on parents' snaps 'wrong'
An Essex MP says Essex County Council wrongly clamped down on parents taking pictures of school plays. Chelmsford West Tory Simon Burns suggested the county council may be misinterpreting laws on paedophilia by clamping down on photos of school nativity
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Soccer: Kings and Queens
Southend United's caretaker chief Steve Tilson is relishing facing local rivals Colchester in the southern final of the LDV Vans Trophy after his Shrimpers side smashed Second Division QPR 4-0 at Roots Hall last night. Up and running - Leon Constantine
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Wickford: Brewery woman pulling villains
Three years ago she worked with brewers, now Julia Alger helps police investigate murders, abductions, rapes and extortions. Brewery administrator turned detective - Julia Alger Picture: MAXINE CLARKE Ms Alger, a 38-year-old mother-of-two is one of 14
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Witham: 100 jobs may go at firm
About 100 Witham-based office workers face losing their jobs when their employer pulls out of the town. Mercer Human Resource Consulting, the sister company of insurance giant Marsh, has announced its Witham-based pensions administration operation at
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Walton: Manager 'came close to prison'
A man who has completed just 101 hours of a 240-hour community service order in eight years has been warned a prison sentence was hanging over him. Adrian Richards, a construction manager of Suffolk Way, Walton, appeared at Colchester Magistrates' Court
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Soccer: Super Mac to the rescue
Match-winner Scott McGleish was treasuring a new trophy today after hitting his first-ever hat-trick in Colchester United's LDV Vans Trophy win at Northampton. The U's leading scorer was presented with the match ball after stepping off the substitutes
