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Canvey: Guide dog's glass horror
A blind pensioner today blasted yobs whose actions left her guide dog in agony with a paw full of broken glass. Dolly Allen, 76, of Harvest Road, Canvey, was being led to her doctors by her trusted labrador, Kitty, when they came across a shattered bus
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Golf: Trio jet off to Spain
For the second year running Essex County Amateur Golf Union are taking 16 of their best golfers for a winter break in southern Spain next month. Local trio Paul Ring (Boyce Hill), Rhys Piper (Rochford) and Jason Renton (Basildon) are among the 16 making
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South Essex: Big response for advnanced drivers' course
A new club to encourage motorists in south Essex to learn safer driving techniques is speeding ahead. NETRoADA - the North East Thames RoSPA Advanced Drivers' Association - has attracted more than 60 members since its launch just five months ago. The
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Tendring: Coast fun in jeopardy
A children's holiday scheme will be reviewed after attendance at some sessions fell by 50 per cent. Children taking part in last year's Coastal Fun scheme Coastal Fun, run by Tendring Council, saw a large drop in the amount of children taking part last
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Uttlesford: £100,000 tourism boost
Uttlesford Council is to pour an extra £100,000 into boosting tourism over the next four years. This outline figure includes cash for projects such as online hotel booking and the creation of new walks by linking lanes and footpaths. The money represents
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Thorpe Bay: Wife hasn't seen on-the-run accountant
The wife of escaped convict Colin Marco said she has not been in contact with her husband since he fled in December. The 60-year-old crooked accountant, from Thorpe Bay, was jailed last June for four years and ten months for swindling £500,000 from clients
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Laindon: Rock hurling yobs make areas a no-go
Yobs are threatening to turn parts of Basildon into no-go areas for public transport after gangs lobbed concrete bricks at two buses. The first attack happened in West Mayne, in Laindon, when a gang of youths threw a rock at a First bus, leaving a window
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Chelmsford: It's snow problem for newborn Grace
Baby Grace Wetherell is blooming after being born in the back of a car gridlocked by traffic stuck by the snow. Welcome addition - paramedic Andrea Larner with newborn Grace, Lisa and David Wetherell and their daughter Megan. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK Mother
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Brentwood, Ongar: MP set to hit the dance floor
Clubbers will soon find their MP taking to the dance floor to find out more about their problems. Brentwood and Ongar MP Eric Pickles is to hold late night advice surgeries at Sam's nightclub in Ongar Road as part of a drive to engage young people in
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Colchester: Commuter hits out over ungritted road
An angry commuter has hit out at Colchester Council for failing to grit a road. David Blackmore, who travels to London everyday, said that by not tackling icy conditions in Three Crowns Road, it is adding to traffic chaos in the town centre. Motorists
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Thundersley: Branson will miss centre opening
Sir Richard Branson has pulled out of the opening of Thundersley's £10million Virgin Active centre. The complex is getting the last finishing touches today and will open its doors to the public on Sunday. The sports centre in The Chase, Thundersley, boasts
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Soccer: Town hoping for repeat performance
Ipswich Town will be hoping lightning strikes twice when they travel to Coventry's Highfield Road. Joe Royle's side stormed to a pulsating 4-2 success against the Sky Blues last April. And that came after they were two-down - and seemingly destined for
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Leigh: Headbutted and kicked in row over car
Attack victim Colin Clarke survived a savage beating after being warned by a thug: "I don't hurt people, I kill them." Mr Clarke then lost two front teeth after being headbutted, punched and kicked by 43-year-old James MacPherson, a court heard. It was
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Colchester: Man hurt during scuffle
A man was injured in a scuffle with youths after complaining about them hurling snowballs. The victim suffered cuts and grazes in the attack, in Mersea Road, Colchester, at about 7pm on Wednesday, said police. Det Sgt Roger Napier, of Colchester CID,
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hold for picChelmsford: Clarets' fans in road trip boost
In a bid to give Chelmsford City FC a financial boost, five fans are planning to visit the grounds of the Claret's 21 league rivals in a 24-hour non-stop road trip. The team for tomorrow's 'Cannonball Run' is made up of three of the club's Fundraising
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Leigh: Tragic Andrea dies aged six
A brave girl who suffered from a muscle wasting disease has died just months after fulfilling her dream of a family holiday. Andrea Wood, six, of Tiptree Close, Leigh, lost her fight against a rare form of muscular dystrophy at Southend Hospital. The
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Soccer: U's debut for Tierney?
Talented young Manchester United defender Paul Tierney could be in line to make his Colchester United debut tomorrow. U's boss Phil Parkinson has swooped to bring the classy Republic of Ireland Under-21 international to Layer Road on a month's loan and
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Soccer: Wayne hopes for return to form
Wayne Andrews will be keen to stick another goal past Tranmere Rovers when the Merseysiders turn out against Colchester United tomorrow. The quicksilver former Oldham Athletic striker netted the all-important goal in the 1-1 draw at Prenton Park earlier
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Athletics: Southend's star quartet call the shots for fifth year
Although the annual South of England cross-country Championships saw the usual Aldershot and District domination Southend's under-17 men were not to be denied. With the event returning to its London home at Parliament Hill Fields, the seasiders triumphed
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Essex: Why did 289 schools close?
Fears of costly compensation claims forced 289 schools in Essex to close leaving 80,000 pupils at home during the ice and snow. Closed - locked gates at Earls Hall School, Southend Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL Thousands of parents were left scrambling to
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Southend: Staff's anger at closure of nursery
Plans to close a specialist nursery to ease council budget problems have angered staff. Fourteen jobs will be lost at the Queensway Day Nursery, in Essex Street, Southend, as part of the loss of 60 social services job cuts. Staff have been warned not
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Basildon: My terror as car was set on fire
A teenage girl who was trapped inside a people carrier as a thug set it on fire has spoken of her terror and lucky escape. The 18-year-old was just seconds away from being turned into a human fireball when a group of men attacked the vehicle outside Basildon
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Soccer: Diallo heading back to form
Injury-plagued Drissa Diallo feels he is getting back to his best form for Ipswich Town. The commanding centre-half is back in the side after having knee surgery which kept him out since September. And, after starting the last three games, he is busy
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Soccer: Culverhouse looks for more signings
Dave Culverhouse is looking to bring in yet more fresh personnel in a bid to boost Braintree Town's flagging season. The player-manager is hoping to bring in a central-midfielder in the next few days ahead of The Iron's Ryman League premier division clash
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Badminton: A-team making a big splash
Still unbeaten, though having played less games than some sides, Waterside A kept their noses in front of their B team clubmates in their home Basildon Badminton Association American League clash. The B boys ran their A colleagues very close to lose by
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Little Waltham, Stisted: Caravan families move to new site
Five of the caravan families forced off land at Little Waltham have set up home at another unauthorised site at Stisted, near Braintree. The move will add to the problems of planners who have been battling for two years to find a solution to the illegal
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Colchester: Tory co-chairman pays visit to hospice
Hospice patients were visited by Conservative Party co-chairman Dr Liam Fox. Dr Fox was shown round St Helena Hospice in Colchester by director Rosy Stamp. As well as viewing the facilities, including the library and education centre, he met some of the
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Mid-Essex: Youths cause mayhem in the snow
Youths were seen causing "mayhem" in mid-Essex while they enjoyed a day off school, throwing snowballs and causing disruption and damage. About 20 youths were seen throwing snowballs at each other in Beadle Close, Humber Road, Spinks Lane and Wulvesford
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Essex: County faces waste crisis
Essex is facing a mounting waste crisis that can no longer be ignored - according to local councils. Today, Councillor Kay Twitchen, Chairman of the Joint Authority Waste Board, unveiled a new awareness campaign at Roxwell landfill site in order to tackle
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Walton: Holiday park noise battle part victory
Campaigning residents living close to a seaside holiday park have won a partial battle in their bid to reduce noise disturbance from the site. They turned out yesterday to oppose a public entertainment licence being granted to the Naze Marine in Hall
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Manningtree: Patients to lose their NHS dentist
Thousands of patients are set to be left without a dentist after a practice revealed it was to go private. The Manningtree Dental Practice has written to its current patients telling them of the change. From July, patients will face an annual bill of
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Soccer: Looking for better in runners-up quest
Must do better . . . that's the message for Grays and Thurrock as they continue their relentless fight for Ryman Premier points tomorrow afternoon. With champions elect Canvey moving 19 points clear at the top on Tuesday night, it's increasingly looking
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Colchester: Drivers 'ignore' station lights
Colchester fire engines on 999 calls have had several near misses because of drivers not stopping for them. Outside the town's station, flashing lights and road markings warn people they need to give way to fire crews as they pull out on to Cowdray Avenue
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Southend: After nine years, we can cross our road
A dangerous bend which has been the focus of a campaign for nine years will at last become safe for pedestrians after Southend company Keymed agreed to install a crossing. Victory - Betty Becker, Violet Melhuish and Keymed's Michael Woodford at the site
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Witham: £2m Education centre bid
A new £2.2 million adult education centre could be built in Witham The cash has been set aside in Essex County Council's capital budget for 2004/05 but a location for the centre is yet to be decided. A council source revealed that land between Stevens
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Basildon: Killer bug - hospital failed
A catalogue of "appalling" failures led to two people contracting deadly legionnaire's disease at Basildon Hospital, a court heard. The hospital faces an unlimited fine after admitting health and safety breaches in minimising the risk of exposure to legionella
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Soccer: Time for Irons to stand up and be counted . . .
West Ham boss Alan Pardew wants to see his players show what they are made of by overcoming their home hoodoo against Rotherham United tomorrow. "We need big players with big balls to come and perform -- and looking round the dressing room I can see plenty
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Soccer: Stu hoping to bury old team
Southend United defender Jamie Stuart is looking forward to facing former side Bury at Gigg Lane tomorrow afternoon. Central role - Jamie Stuart (in white) may have to switch from full-back Picture: LUAN MARSHALL The 27-year-old full-back spent 18 months
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Maldon: Council pleads not guilty
Maldon District Council has pleaded not guilty to failing in its duty of care over the death of a man in Marine Lake. Council solicitor Simon Quilch and officer Joanne Ely appeared at Witham Magistrates on Monday to put forward the council's plea following
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American Football: Spartans' open day for new recruits
Essex Spartans are warming up for the new American Football season - and they are still recruiting for more people to get involved with the Basildon-based club. They are holding an open day on Sunday at their Gloucester Park home, where anybody interested
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Essex: Why did 289 schools close?
Fears of costly compensation claims forced 289 schools in Essex to close leaving 80,000 pupils at home during the ice and snow. Closed - locked gates at Earls Hall School, Southend Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL Thousands of parents were left scrambling to
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Soccer: Injury problems pile up for King
Canvey Island face major injury problems as they prepare for what manager Jeff King expects to be one of their toughest challenges of the season tomorrow. The runaway Ryman Premier leaders visit Dr Martens Premier third-placed side Stafford Rang ers,
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Brentwood: Rescue plan for bus service?
The faltering campaign to secure a late evening bus service through the borough could be revived by funding from the Rural Community Council of Essex (RCCE). The chairman of Brentwood's Bus Task Force, Cllr David Kendall, said: "Potentially Brentwood
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Live Music: Open for business
Following in the great British tradition of rock acts who met at art school are the Open, who play Southend on Sunday. The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and Blur are just a few of the bands who swapped the art studio for the recording studio. The Open started
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Rugby League: Fans quick to collar Eels shirts
The latest batch of Essex Eels replica shirts are becoming the latest must-have item for sports fans all over the world. With the first set of Eels merchandise available at online rugby league store www.fortytwenty.co.uk selling faster than London Broncos
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Southend: Watch a film for free
Young people from all over Southend are being invited to celebrate the development and achievements of the new Connexions Service at a free event being held on Sunday. It is open to all 13 to 19-years-olds and begins with the free showing of two pre-release
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Soccer: Maldon want premier move
Maldon Town have declared their ambition to be one of the top non-league sides in Essex. The Park Drive club have applied for promotion out of the Ridgeons League premier division. Maldon along with current table-toppers Diss Town, Wroxham and Wisbech
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Essex: Trains 'will get better'
Refurbished trains and stations, more CCTV, improved timetables and more jobs have all been promised by the new rail company for Essex. National Express Group today signed an agreement with the Strategic Rail Authority to operate the new Greater Anglia
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Weeley, Chelmsford: Air ambulance pelted with snowballs
Yobs threw snowballs at the Essex Air Ambulance as it took a Great Oakley teenager to hospital following a sledging accident. The emergency operations received a report of a sledging accident at Colchester's Castle Park at 11.58am yesterday. A Weeley-based
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Rugby: T's out to wallop Woodford at Oakfields
Thurrock will fancy their chances of home victory tomorrow when they host Woodford in London 2N. Victory will strengthen Tim Hughes' side's position in fourth place and they could even move up to third if Ealing slip up against the Bank of England side
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Chelmsford: Bishop's rallying call
Depressing statistics showing that church attendance across the country has plunged by 100,000 in two years have not daunted Chelmsford's new Bishop, who this week challenged Anglicans to combat the decline. The Rt Rev John Gladwin delivered his spiritual
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Billericay: Booze ban to deter yobs
Loutish behaviour and hooliganism will not be tolerated in Billericay - that was the message from councillors as they gave an alcohol ban in public places the thumbs up. At a Basildon council meeting members unanimously agreed to prohibit the drinking
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Colchester: Centres look set to be axed
Activity centres for pensioners look almost certain to be axed, despite more than 450 objectors signing petitions against the closures. Leading the fight - Charles Winterflood Picture: STEVE ARGENT Council chiefs agreed to press ahead with plans to shut
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Essex: Showing the way with e-commerce
Businesses in Essex are more likely to order goods and services online than firms trading from other regions in the UK. Some 59 per cent of firms in the East of England do business online compared with the national average of 54 per cent. According to
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Soccer: Looking for better in runners-up quest
New manager Tony Cross is shortly to have a new striker on the books of Great Wakering Rovers. The former Billericay Town reserve boss has already brought in five new players since his arrival three weeks ago. But the total departing has grown to six
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Rugby: Shears ready for battle of Essex
Skipper James Shearing has vowed "we won't make the same mistakes again" ahead of Southend's crunch match with Barking tomorrow. The Essex derby at Warners Park will be one of the highlights of rugby in the region this year, with the county's two top
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Clacton: New health centre site is agreed
A new multi-million pound health centre of excellence is to be built in Clacton's Kennedy Way. Health bosses met behind closed doors yesterday and decided it was the only viable site for the scheme which was given the green light last October. The recommendation
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Colchester: Heater for town's clock
Colchester town hall clock has been given its own heater during the cold spell in an attempt to keep the landmark timepiece running on time. Like many of the Colcestrians who rely on it, the Victorian clock has a long-established track record of running
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Triathlon: Successful club's training camp
East Essex Triathlon Club are holding a training camp for eight to 16 year olds on Saturday from 1-30 to 4pm at Sweyne Park School, Rayleigh. Youngsters are invited to come along and take part in swim training, running activities, fitness testing, conditioning
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Clacton: Cottee helps to boost funds for two-year-old Ellie
Former England soccer international and Sky Sports pundit Tony Cottee was in Clacton yesterday to help set up a star-studded charity match. Funds from the game at the Rush Green Bowl on April 15 will be split between two-year-old Ellie Perryman, who suffers
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Braintree: Refuse pick-ups pledge
Braintree Council plans to get refuse collections "back to normal" from next week. All refuse and recycling pick-ups were suspended on Wednesday due to the adverse weather conditions. It is hoped these collections will now take place tomorrow, except
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Walton: Car is stolen, then involved in accident
A car was stolen from a road in Walton, then later involved in an accident on the same day in Frinton. The Nissan 100NX was stolen from Naze Park Road, Walton, on Wednesday. PC Kevin Carter, of Stanway road policing unit, said just before 10pm on Wednesday
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Thorpe Bay: Give us a hand to keep beach spotless
Thorpe Bay beach's very own Wombles are all set to scour the sand and keep it clear of litter. Keeping it clear - the Sealife Centre's Donna-Marie Adams picks up some litter Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL Workers at the Sealife Centre on Eastern Esplanade have
