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Silver End: Police stop barn rave
An attempted rave in Silver End, which had attracted more than 100 revellers, was stopped before it had the chance to get started. On Saturday, ravers met at Rivenhall Airfield before setting off for a disused barn in a nearby field, where the sound equipment
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Braintree: Zero tolerance to flyposting on way
A zero-tolerance policy on flyposting looks likely to be adopted by Braintree Council, it has been revealed. Members of the Town Centre Strategy Group heard at its meeting last week that initial responses from a community-wide consultation proved many
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Chelmsford: Hylands House makeover is captured on video
Redevelopments at a mid-Essex architectural treasure have been captured on video. A recording which chronicles the history of Hylands House, Chelmsford, and efforts to restore it, is now available to buy. Linda Palmer, Hylands House manager, said the
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Frinton, Walton: Crime-fighting team delayed
Police communtity support officers will not be on the streets of Frinton and Walton until October. It was hoped the crime-fighting team of six officers would be on the beat by June. But there has been a set-back after recruitment delays. Town council
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Pitsea: Hi-tech trolleys to tame tantrums tots
Children erupting into tantrums down the shopping aisle could soon be a thing of the past at a Pitsea superstore. Parents who regularly shop at Tesco Extra can hardly wait for the introduction of the revolutionary "Tantrum Tamer" trolley. Tesco bosses
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Soccer: Parky's note of caution
Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson has warned his troops that despite taking the scalp of Sheffield Wednesday they are in for a tougher test tonight against Stockport County. The U's enjoyed a memorable 3-0 success at Hillsborough on Saturday but a
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Southend: Hospital car park charges increase
Car parking charges at Southend Hospital are to go up next month - but bosses say the money will improve parking capacity. The new charges, which will come into practice from September 1, are the first rise since 2002 and are fixed until at least 2006
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Soccer: Lewes 1-1 Canvey Island (Friendly)
A goal two minutes from time by strike star Lee Boylan allowed Canvey to complete their pre-season build-up with a draw in Sussex last night. The hosts, who did superbly to battle through from Ryman Division One and the play-offs to earn a place in the
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Basildon: Beep Beep! Look out for that safety message
It was Beep Beep! Day yesterday for children at a Basildon playgroup. Behind the wheel - children at Craylands Clinic learn about vital road safety Picture: ANNA LUKALA Youngsters at Craylands Clinic enjoyed a supervised toddle while being given simple
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Soccer: Martin holding firm as Tomlinson quits
Heybridge Swifts chief Keith Martin has shrugged aside the loss of Andy Tomlinson with the new Ryman League season just five days away. Swifts will kick-off their premier division campaign against Billericay Town without the long-serving midfielder, who
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Athletics: Third for Harriers Ladies
Despite leading for most of the day Colchester Harriers Ladies finished third in their latest league fixture. The top two positions eluded the team which finished third with a points score of 172.5 - just three-and-a-half away from eventual winners and
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Sible Hedingham, Coggeshall: New probe into biker's death
An anonymous letter has sparked a re-investigation into the death of a teenager more than two decades ago. At the time of 18-year-old Vernon Searl's death in a motorcycle crash it was believed burglars raiding a house nearby had almost certainly witnessed
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Langford: Stolen haul sparks plea from police
Mystery surrounds a valuable haul of stolen loot discovered by a dog walker in Langford, near Maldon. The collection of trophies and ornaments, probably stolen during a house burglary, were found abandoned but police have been forced to appeal for help
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Essex: Keep a tag on beach children
Parents are being warned to keep track of their children on the beach this summer. August is the busiest month of the year for UK beaches and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has urged parents to keep a close eye on their children. Coastguards
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Canvey: Could we be next terror targets
Fears escalated today after it was thought a Canvey gas terminal could be a potential target for terrorists. The worries arose as two people were killed in Istanbul early today in an apparent terrorist attack, which saw two bombs explode at a liquefied
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Canvey: Seafront sculpture decision expected this week
A decision is to be made this week on which creative youngster's design will be transformed into a bronze sculpture to sit on Canvey seafront. More than 30 island teenagers have drawn up designs for the project, which has successfully applied for a lottery
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Dovercourt: Crash victim still in hospital
A seriously-injured woman is still in hospital, five weeks after she was involved in a crash. The 24-year-old was walking along Dovercourt High Street with a friend when they were both in collision with a car. She suffered multiple broken bones - mostly
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Stansted: 4 Italians fined over airport row
Four Italian football fans were fined by magistrates after a violent disturbance at Stansted Airport. Elisabetta Ottino, 37, and her partner Andrea Cogorno, 34, both from Genoa, admitted using threatening behaviour following a flight from Genoa on Friday
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Essex: Search continues for missing teenager
A search is continuing this morning for an Essex teenager who fell from a cliff path in Cornwall. Lifeboats and a Royal Navy helicopter have been searching Fox Cove near Padstow since yesterday afternoon. The teenager fell into the sea with his girlfriend
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Essex: Hit-run crashes almost doubled
Drivers without insurance were today blamed for hit-and-run accidents almost doubling in Essex over the past four years. According to Essex Police, the number of motorists failing to stop after a smash went up 43 per cent, from 567 in 1999-2000 to 811
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Colchester: Fears spread over abduction report
A young girl was reported snatched from a Colchester street, prompting a massive police search. Police at Collingwood Road, Stanway, where an abduction was reported The alarm was raised by two young girls, who said they had seen the child being grabbed
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Canvey: David's plane lost on maiden flight
A 15-year-old Canvey boy today appealed for residents to keep an eye out for his missing remote controlled plane. Grounded - 15-year-old David Eve Picture: LUAN MARSHALL David Eve, of Hannett Road, lost control of his new £90 plane at the Smallgains field
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Colchester: Race ace faces test
He has reached speeds of up to 170mph on some of Britain's best-known race-tracks. Getting to grips with town centre traffic has proved tougher than anything Brands Hatch has to offer for Kiel Bryce Picture: STEVE BAINBRIDGE Without a care in the world
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Witham: Commuters rail against parking ban
Angry commuters have criticised a leading supermarket for withdrawing their dedicated parking spaces. The Safeway supermarket, which was recently acquired by the Morrisons Group, near to Witham railway station has been used by nearly 100 rail commuters
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Brightlingsea: Fire 'won't delay shipyard project'
Property buyers who snapped up apartments in a planned luxury waterfront development have been reassured a fire at the site will not cause hold-ups. The blaze at the weekend destroyed a derelict factory at the disused James and Son shipyard in Brightlingsea
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Essex: Crime-prevention messages at V Festival
Essex Crimestoppers will be spreading crime prevention messages at the V2004 Festival in Hylands Park. The initiative aims to encourage everyone to have a good time, free from crime, and improve awareness of the anonymous Crimestoppers scheme among young
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Colchester: Convict, 26, goes on run
A Colchester man jailed for having a gun is on the run after fleeing during his leave from prison. Thomas Smith, 26, was serving a 12-year prison sentence in Hollesley Bay, Suffolk, for possession of a firearm with intent. He failed to return to the jail
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Cricket:Essex get a bunch of Flowers
Grant Flower will join his older brother Andy at Essex next season. The announcement that the Zimbabwean is joining the county is expected today. And it will come as a disappointment to Derbyshire and Leicestershire. Both counties were rumoured to be
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Basildon: NHS cash boost to ease underfunding
Basildon's health resources are to be boosted in a bid to prevent it being the most underfunded area in the country - but it will still be below target. A three-year allocations process announced by the Department of Health showed Basildon Primary Care
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Essex: Search continues for missing teenager
A search is continuing this morning for an Essex teenager who fell from a cliff path in Cornwall. Lifeboats and a Royal Navy helicopter have been searching Fox Cove near Padstow since yesterday afternoon. The teenager fell into the sea with his girlfriend
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Essex: Our roads among worst in the UK
Essex has some of the worst roads in the country, according to a leading county councillor. Rodney Bass, Essex County Council's portfolio holder for roads and transport, made the admission after a damning report by the Audit Commission into the state
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Colchester: Town chosen for One's admin centre
Train company One is moving its entire admin operations to a new HQ in Colchester, bringing 80 jobs to the town, the Evening Gazette can reveal. The move will see posts move to Colchester from London, Ipswich and Norwich. The train operator is currently
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Canvey: Could we be next terror targets?
Fears escalated today after it was thought a Canvey gas terminal could be a potential target for terrorists. The worries arose as two people were killed in Istanbul early today in an apparent terrorist attack, which saw two bombs explode at a liquefied
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Orsett: Driver lost control and hit pensioner
A motorist has been sentenced to 175 hours community service after admitting losing control of his sports car and injuring a pensioner. Snaresbrook Crown Court heard Spencer Thorne, 28, of Ellis Close, Orsett, mounted the pavement and knocked down Susan
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Braintree, Colchester: It's no holiday they can bank on that
Pupils from a Braintree school will be put through their paces at the Goojerat Army Barracks in Colchester from the August Bank Holiday. Ten boys and ten girls from Tabor High School, Panfield Lane, will spend three days and two nights from Monday, August
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Witham: Boy, 17, recovers from bottle attack
A 17-year-old boy from Witham is recovering at home after being wounded when a bottle was thrown at his head. The victim had to have staples inserted into his skull at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, after the unprovoked attack in Rickstones Road, Witham
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Soccer: Fit-again Drewe rallies Blues
Southend United striker Drewe Broughton is back in the Shrimpers squad for tonight's trip to Lincoln City. Bouncing back - Drewe Broughton is hoping for a first-team recall tonight Picture: MAXINE CLARKE The tall target-man missed Saturday's dismal 2-
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Westcliff: Hamlet bridge to shut for 3 months
Traders are concerned over plans to shut Hamlet Court Road bridge in Westcliff for three months to carry out £1.9m of repair works. Vital work to strengthen the bridge gets under way next week but motorists and retailers have been warned of the three-month
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Canvey: £1.2m gym provides boost to community
A £1.2m gym on Canvey is set to revolutionise community life on the island, it has been claimed. The gym, at Castle View School, Meppel Avenue, is to open its doors to residents as well as students in October. It is expected to become a central community
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Soccer: Carrick out for Royals visit
The build-up to Alan Pardew's first Upton Park meeting with Reading since leaving the Royals last season has been overshadowed by speculation surrounding Michael Carrick's possible £3.5 m switch to Arsenal. A Dave Kitson double ensured West Ham suffered
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Kirby: Roof bid annoys council
A home for people with learning difficulties has annoyed councillors after building a roof higher than expected. Frinton and Walton Town Council is unhappy the Yew Trees at Kirby-le-Soken did not stick to planning conditions. They say the roof is 5ft
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Clacton: Fun day prizes stolen in raid
A Charity fun day has been hailed a success despite being targeted by thieves who stole competition prizes. Highlands Chalet Park in Clacton was getting ready for Sunday's fun event when the raiders struck. They broke in on Friday night and stole hundreds
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Canvey: Making a Mark on the Great North Run
Generous Mark Perrin is limbering up for a tough test on September 26 for a charity close to his heart. In training - Mark Perrin who is running for the National Autistic Society Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY Mark, 30, of Van Diemens Pass, Canvey, embarking on
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Basildon: Art sale raises cash for victims of Sudan famine
Art lovers were able to indulge their passion while they helped raise desperately needed funds to aid the Sudan crisis thanks to a special exhibition. Launching the exhibition - Basildon Council vice-chairman Geoff Buckenham with Sister Aishah, Brother
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Walton: Traders in flood fury
Angry shopkeepers have criticised a £1m High Street facelift after their businesses were flooded following a downpour of rain. Traders in Walton had to call out the fire brigade to help with the mopping-up operation after flash floods struck at 9am yesterday
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Leigh: Big Bro chairs auction
Big Brother fanatics can relive their memories of the latest series by gazing at furniture from the house which is on show in Leigh. Hot seat - Phil Hunter with some of the autographed furniture Picture: ROB BROWNE Many of the distinctive chairs have
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Maldon: Young family aid team wins funding
A charity which offers friendship and support to young families has been awarded a grant of £126,000. The Big Lottery Fund has announced 18 grants, totalling £2,029,555, which it will be dishing out in the east of England Maldon-based Home-Start, which
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Southend: Youth, 17, in knife ordeal
A terrified teenager had knives held to his throat and stomach in a late-night street robbery. The 17-year-old was confronted by five white men and one black man in Leamington Road, Southend, near the Woodgrange pub at 3.35am on Sunday. They grabbed his
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Clacton, Colchester: Life-saver relives dramatic rescue
A father today told how he helped rescue a ten-year-old girl from drowning in the sea off Clacton. Phillip Ellison was with his step-daughter in a rubber dinghy when he heard a woman screaming nearby. The 29-year-old pushed the dinghy back towards the
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Mid Essex: Positive view on hospital care
The results of a survey carried out by Mid Essex Hospitals Trust have shown that most patients rate the care they receive as very good. The survey sought the views of inpatients, including young hospital patients aged under 18. A total of 469 young patients
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West Thurrock: Ikea charges 70p for credit
Customers of West Thurrock's Ikea store will soon be hit by a levy when they pay by credit card, but bosses are insisting the money saved will go towards extra price cuts. The furniture retailer has announced that from September 1 it will introduce a
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Southend: Beer importer Keith is new Green king
A former beer importer from Southend has been appointed to the Green Party's top post. Keith Taylor is replacing Dr Mike Woodin, who died of cancer last month aged 38, as the principal speaker alongside MEP Caroline Lucas. The principal speaker is the
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Cricket: Good Essex start is wrecked by the rain
Openers Ronnie Irani and Will Jefferson were left cursing the weather as rain cut short Essex's National Cricket League clash against Lancashire against Chelmsford. The pair had raced to 107 without loss from 21 overs when a downpour sent them scurrying
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Clacton, Jaywick: Warning after spate of purse snatchings
Shoppers must be on their guard after purse snatchers struck in Clacton and Jaywick. There were five reports of purses being stolen on Saturday and one report on Sunday. In Tesco, a woman's purse was stolen when she got her glasses out of her bag. When
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Soccer: Fagan on song for Layer Road fans
The creative minds of the Layer Road faithful have been busy trying to scribe lyrics for a song to cheer on Colchester United striker Craig Fagan. Some of the fans' efforts are promising, and Fagan insisted he'd be delighted if the crowd during tonight's
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V Festival: Highlights to be screened
Highlights of this year's V Festival are to be screened on television. Channel 4 will be sending music presenters Vernon Kay, Cat Deeley and Popworld's Simon Astell to the festival on August 21st and 22nd at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire
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Shoebury: Shoppers send tots to brain injury clinic
Generous shoppers have given two parents a chance to help their children suffering from a rare syndrome. Delighted - Kay Price, left, and twins Alex and Lucy with Asda staff Fleur Loftus, Pearl Lewis, Sonia prior, Kath Ward and Bernard Holiday Picture
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Colchester: Born-to-be-wild pensioners relive motorbike days
Born-to-be-wild pensioners relived times when they ruled the road. Motorbike memories - Mary Barther gets back on the pillion with Len Hunt on his 1950 BSA B31 bike. Picture: STEVE ARGENT Motorbike-mad pair Lilian Cook, 90, and Mary Barther, 94, fulfilled
