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Soccer: Izzet - sign Bowditch
Sign-up Ben Bowditch was today's defiant message from Colchester United star Kem Izzet. The midfielder believes trialist Bowditch is more than good enough to secure a place in Phil Parkinson's U's squad. He told the Evening Gazette: "He has a good pedigree
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Stanford-le-Hope: Thieves nabbed prizes for dog day
Hundreds of pounds worth of raffle prizes for a fundraising event have been stolen from the garage of the charity's disabled treasurer. Distraught - Julie Fant was collecting for German Shepherds Picture: ROB BROWNE Julie Fant, of Markhams, Stanford-le-Hope
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Laindon: Most want rid of 'eyesore' centre
Businesses and shoppers are backing plans to get rid of Laindon Shopping Centre, claiming it is an "eyesore" that is deserted most days. Shop owners and users of the shopping centre say they are in favour of multi-million pound plans by Lakehill Investments
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Stansted: Training review after Ryanair evacuation
Cabin crew struggled to open emergency exits as passengers 'pushed and shoved' to get out of a plane that had landed with an engine on fire, according to an official accident report. Some passengers on the Boeing 737 operated by low-cost carrier Ryanair
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Basildon: Warning as bonfire spreads to houses
Three families are picking up the pieces after a bonfire caused thousands of pounds of damage. Their ordeal has led fire officers to issue a warning about the dangers of lighting bonfires close to fences or houses. Disaster struck after the fire in the
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Cricket: Gough back in fold against Hants
Darren Gough will return to do battle with promotion hopefuls Hampshire when Essex go into action at the Rose Bowl today. The England fast bowler was rested for the game against Nottinghamshire, but skipper Ronnie Irani revealed he would definitely be
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Soccer: Dean backs brother for U's contract
Dean Bowditch believes Colchester United would be backing a winner if they offered a contract to his brother Ben. The Ipswich Town protege is tipping his sibling to become a hit with the U's - if he is given a chance to shine at Layer Road. Ben Bowditch
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Hadleigh: Jason all set for debut of his sci-fi screenplay
A short film written by Hadleigh lad Jason Shelley is to hit TV screens in less than a month. Mr Shelley, 34, who grew up in Beresford Close, where his parents still live, and attended local schools Deanes and Westwood Primary, has already had a poetry
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Canvey: Pony gets stuck in the mud
Firefighters battled to rescue a pony stuck in a ditch yesterday morning using horse slings and more than a little muscle. The young pony had sunk its back legs in mud in the ditch, at the bottom of Haven Road, in Canvey, but crews were able to get him
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Swimming: National battle for Jason
Canvey Island Swimming Club's Jason Daniels finished a creditable 18th out of 49 competitors in the boys' 11-14 years 100m backstroke at the National Championships. Jason clocked 1:17.65 to finish behind South African winner Joshue Kriel 1:10.08 in the
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Little Clacton: Speeding traffic fear
Fast-moving traffic is making it dangerous for residents to get out of their own driveways in a Tendring village. That is the view of some residents, who have called for action to slow down speeding cars in Little Clacton. One resident, who has lived
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Brentwood: Charity show tickets on sale
Tickets for one of the biggest charity concerts in Brentwood are now on sale. A musical variety charity show is on the bill at the Brentwood Centre on Sunday, August 8 to raise funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital children's charity and the Essex
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Soccer: Canvey ready for Addicks
Jeff King has a full squad to pick from as his Canvey Island side continue their pre-season campaign with a Park Lane match against a Charlton Athletic XI tonight. The Premiership side are sending a mixed team of reserve and youth players to the island
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Pool: World Championship bid ended by French
Southend based pool star Naiomi Wood produced a string of fine performances while on International duty at the World Championships in Bridlington. The 32-year-old, who lives in Southchurch Road and practices at the Victoria Snooker Centre, helped England
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Chelmsford: Police investigate alarm sellers
Doorstep sellers pedalling substandard alarm systems in Chelmsford are the subject of a police investigation. Police have had over a dozen reports in the last two weeks of people trying to sell alarm systems over the doorstep. Chelmsford crime reduction
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Colchester: Essential work on rotten roof
Work is getting under way to repair the roof of one of Colchester's oldest churches. Parishioners of St Peter's Church, North Hill, have been raising money to keep a roof over their heads. Regular worshipper Ken Cooke, who is involved in organising the
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White Notley: Golf club appeal course decision
A golf club is appealing against the decision to refuse it an extension to its course. A preliminary report for the £350,000 nine-hole extension to the Notleys Golf Club, at The Green, White Notley, was submitted to Braintree Council planners in July
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Cressing: Couple fined after drugs search
A couple who did not throw away a bottle of methadone belonging to a visitor to their home were prosecuted for possession. Vincent Claydon, 39 and Michelle Claydon, 36, of Jefferies Road, Cressing, admitted the offence when they appeared at Chelmsford
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Soccer: Drewe fighting fitness battle
Southend United striker Drewe Broughton is fighting to be fit for this Saturday's League Two opener with Cheltenham Town. Fitness fight - for Drewe Broughton The former Kidderminster Harriers hit-man aggravated a foot injury during the recent 1-1 draw
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Chelmsford: New route for cyclists
Cyclists will soon be able to avoid congested highways between Chelmsford and Writtle as work has begun to develop a new £170,000 Cycleway to link up the existing paths. The 2km long Cycleway funded by Essex County Council will link existing cycle paths
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Pitsea: New club Kares for children
New childcare facilities are soon to start in Pitsea. The Karing Times out-of-school clubs, for children aged between four and 12, will take place at Pitsea Leisure Centre. The new scheme, which Basildon Council is helping to get off the ground, will
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Bocking: Baby rescued from fire
A baby girl was rescued by a brave neighbour after smoke engulfed a flat in a kitchen fire Richard Smith, 55, of Church Street, Bocking, jumped through a window of the ground floor flat just doors away from his home. Mr Smith, who was cleaning his car
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Mistley: Village fights mast
Three sites for a mobile phone mast in Mistley have all been rejected by the village's parish council. Mistley has fought off several plans for a mast in the riverside village, including one disguised as a tree, which was to have gone up in Mistley Wood
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Witham: Lions' work has us 'feline' fine
The former president of Witham Lions said helping a hospital buy essential equipment for its cardiac unit has made him feel "on top of the world". Tom Barnes, who was president of the club last year, has told of his joy at presenting Broomfield Hospital's
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Warning on data register
Warning on data register SMALL firms are falling victim to a scheme where they pay three times the price to notify, or register, under the Data Protection Act. They are paying this even when they may not have to, warned the Essex Chambers of Commerce.
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Canvey: Danger warning at favourite dip spot
Police and coastguards today warned youngsters they were dicing with death by swimming in the sea around Canvey. The move comes after a seven strong gang of teenagers was spotted jumping off the Occidental jetty into the water near Hole Haven. There are
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Brentwood: Bishop makes first official visit
The new Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev John Gladwin, has made his first official visit to Brentwood. He enjoyed a whistle-stop tour of the deanery during which he met all the Anglican clergy, attended an end-of-term Eucharist service with final year
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Braintree: £50 note goes for £1,200
A bank note issued more than 120 years ago by a Braintree bank has sold for more than £1,000. The £50 note formed part of a collection of 80 rare notes, discovered in a house at Eldon near Saffron Walden, which sold for a surprise total of £17,000. The
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Manningtree: Come on in, the water's fine
Swimmers were finally able to take to the water at Manningtree yesterday. The pool in the grounds of Manningtree High School was closed to the public after the water turned dark green last week. It was first thought vandals had thrown something into the
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Southend: Derelict hotel could be next seafront development
A derelict eyesore on Southend seafront could soon be the site of one of the area's most prestigious developments. The old Grosvenor House Hotel in The Leas has stood empty for years and has been plagued by squatters and vandalism. While it crumbles away
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Mistley: Residents' feathers ruffled
A plague of pigeons has hit Mistley. The problem is so bad that when the Prince of Wales visited the village a few weeks ago, residents of Quayside Maltings invited him to bring a shooting party. They also told parish councillors at their regular meeting
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Essex: Killjoys turn on Scouting event
Angry villagers have slammed killjoys who attacked a top Scouting event. Scouts and Guides at the Essex International Jamboree. More than 7,000 Scouts and Guides from 24 countries worldwide have descended on Kirby-le-Soken for the Essex International
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Soccer: Anton - Time to show Pards what I can do
A year ago he was waiting for the chance to make his first-team debut, but now Anton Ferdinand is determined to become more than just a bit-part player at West Ham. First team ambitions - Hammers defender Anton Ferdinand hopes to be a first team regular
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Colchester: Real rescuers are go to town's cinema
They look surprisingly life-like and they don't travel around by rocket. Time out - members of International Rescue, Bev Miller, Tracy Bowen, Anand Mehta, Kerri Hurley, Kris Hurley and Helen Farley watch the Thunderbirds film. Picture: STEVE ARGENT But
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Southend: Filthy takeaway fined
Chinese takeaway owner Peter Cheng has been fined more than £8,000 by Southend magistrates after a health inspection revealed his kitchen was filthy and infested with mice. Fined - Mr Ming Chinese takeaway Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY Southend Environmental
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Thurrock: Alarm blunder sees shoppers flee
A security scare caused hundreds of people to leave Lakeside shopping centre as a loudspeaker message repeatedly told them to evacuate the complex. The warning, which went off twice in just a few hours, sparked safety fears and led to 20 shops being temporarily
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Soccer: Thurrock 1-1 West Ham United XI (Friendly)
Ukrainian international Sergei Rebrov was the star attraction as West Ham sent a squad to Ship Lane. The new arrival, who made his debut in Saturday's draw against Anderlecht, played 45 minutes at the Conference South outfit after asking for the opportunity
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Bocking: Neighbour jumps through window to save girl
A baby girl was rescued by a brave neighbour after smoke engulfed a flat in a kitchen fire Richard Smith, 55, of Church Street, Bocking, jumped through a window of the ground floor flat just doors away from his home. Mr Smith, who was cleaning his car
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Basildon: Off to see the Hammers
Kind community wardens treated young adults with learning difficulties to a day-out watching their heroes at West Ham United. The wardens - organised the trip to Upton Park where the Hammers took on Belgian side Anderlecht in a pre-season friendly. There
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Mid Essex: Homeless camper jailed
A homeless man who was found in possession of a knife has been jailed for two months. David Shannon, who lives in a tent in a mid-Essex graveyard, admitted carrying a bladed article and appeared before Chelmsford magistrates for sentencing yesterday.
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South Essex: Snitch on a scrawl
Snitch on a graffiti vandal and earn yourself a £500 reward, police urged today. The incentive scheme, designed to tackle the problem affecting south Essex communities, is being piloted in the Basildon area and could be extended to Southend. Southend
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Essex: Services chaos as man struck by train
Rail services in Essex were thrown into chaos when a man died after being hit by a train. The man was on the tracks between Kelvedon and Marks Tey when the collision happened, at about 3.30pm yesterday. The line was closed off for more than two hours
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Basildon: War on street robbers
Police have formed a dedicated unit to stamp out street robberies plaguing the Basildon district. The new team is reviewing incidents from the past two months in an effort to find a link between the attacks, many of which have involved violence There
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Hutton: Residents' joy at gated estate rejection
The Brindles Wood Residents' Association is celebrating another victory after plans for a gated estate on the woodland site in Hutton were rejected by Brentwood Borough Council. Developers wanted to build 14 homes with an access road, but the association
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Little Tey: Travellers' site plan set to be rejected
Controversial plans for a travellers' site in Little Tey look set to be thrown out by councillors. Colchester Council chiefs have recommended that planning committee members refuse an application to use land west of Church Lane as a base for travellers
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Brentwood: Health club raising diabetes awareness
A Brentwood health club is raising awareness of a serious medical condition that is on the increase. Dragons Health Club is running a series of initiatives on diabetes - an illness that can be linked to a sedentary lifestyles and obesity. The centre in
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West Mersea: Children played with live mine
Youngsters got a rocket from Army bomb experts after throwing around a live shell washed up on a beach. Colchester Garrison's bomb disposal team was called to carry out a controlled explosion on Sunday, after the six pound Hodgkinson's shell was discovered
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Maldon: Man slams grave flower thieves
A widower has claimed thieves have stolen flowers from a gravestone which were laid down to remember his late wife's birthday. William Alford, 82, has branded the culprits who swiped his wife's birthday flowers as "disgusting". Mr Alford, of America Street
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Rayleigh: Shoppers quizzed about armed robbery
A squad of detectives have been interviewing passers-by at a busy supermarket, trying to piece together the events surrounding an armed robbery there. Police community support officer Kim Claridge with cash bags like the ones which were stolen Picture