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Canvey: Cash machine scam warning
Cash machine users were today urged to take extra care after fraudsters copied a man's credit card details and emptied his account. The thieves captured the vital data after attaching a plastic device to a machine outside Halifax Building Society, Furtherwick
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Witham: Tributes to biker who died in crash
Tributes have been paid to a man who died in a road accident. Robert Batty, 37, of Witham, died following a collision on the B1018, between Cressing and Witham, involving the motorcycle he was riding and a Ford Fiesta car being driven in the opposite
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Soccer: West Ham United 1-3 Wigan (Championship)
Reality is biting once again at Upton Park, and a disappointingly low crowd were reduced to howls of frustration in the face of another poor display. Bobby Zamora - grabbed the Hammers' consolation goal against Wigan Picture: NICK ANSELL West Ham's fans
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Westcliff: Warning over forged £20
Police today warned businesses to be on their guard after a forged £20 note turned up in a Westcliff shop. Two young men went into the King of Green, in St Helen's Road, and used the note to pay for an item. A shop spokesman said it was difficult to see
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Wickford: Georgia scoops show prize
A budding Barbara Woodhouse has won a dog handling competition with her best friend Poppy. Best friends - Georgia and Poppy Picture: DAVE HENDERSON Georgia Foote, eight, attended the Young Kennel Club Training Camp last month with her dog, a three-year-old
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Nayland: Bathing in glory of Olympic ceremony
The eyes of the world focused on the skills of a small Nayland firm as the Olympics staged the most spectacular opening ceremony in the Games' history. An astonishing five billion TV viewers tuned in to see the dazzling display set on a vast artificial
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Clacton: Four locked up over attack
Four men, including a father and son, have been locked up for a total of 30 years for a 'fearful act of family vengeance'. Victim Graham Gigg was attacked as he slept and hit on the head with a meat cleaver during the attack at his Clacton home. But a
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Teachers from St Bernard's
My name was Patricia Sharpe, I attended St Bernard's Convent, Milton Rd, Westcliff-on Sea in 1953/1954. I would like to trace or know what happened to the following teachers, Miss Brown (science), Miss Johnson (Gym)and Miss Edwards (english). I left for
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Southend: £12,000 gems haul
Burglars stole a haul of jewellery worth £12,000 from a Southend home. The crooks broke into the property in Park Road through a front window and stole a diamond ring worth £1,500, diamond platinum ring worth £1,000, a £3,000 man's watch, ten silver picture
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Westcliff: Mugger punched by great-granny
A brave great-grandmother knocked a mugger to the ground as he tried to snatch her handbag. Take that - great-grandmother Paulette Burgess Picture: ROB BROWNE The thief got more than he bargained for when Paulette Burgess, 76, struck back in Hamlet Court
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Walton: Car park 'too close to homes' sparks complaints
A homeowner is angry that residents are being forced to live with noise and disturbance from a nearby car park when he feels the scheme should never have been allowed in the first place. John Wright, of Woodberry Way, Walton, cannot understand why planners
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Soccer: Smith gets Buzz from late call up
Peter Smith was surprised at being given the chance to play a part in Canvey's first taste of Nationwide Conference soccer. Veteran Smith, formerly a League player with Brighton and now one of the Islanders' longest-serving players, got his chance in
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Southend: Musical interlude in park
Snap happy kids captured Southend parklife for a photography competition. Bongo crazy - Chloe Nichols, Michelle Thorpe and Jenny Sarven make music in the park Picture: ANNA LUKALA Dozens of children were given a choice of digital, Polaroid or disposable
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Brentwood: Pet owners hit by parking penalties
Pet owners who get up with the lark to walk their dogs in a country park are fuming after penalty notices were slapped on their cars. Animal lovers Edna Cantiani and Judi Duffy had their vehicles collared by wardens because they did not realise they would
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Castle Point: Council powerless to tidy dumping ground
A plot of land originally earmarked for luxury flats is still being used as a dumping ground. The site at Lubbins car park was closed off by a barrier of bricks, rubble and now fridges. Residents are furious about the mess but Castle Point Council has
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Basildon: Irate dad in mobile phone shop protest
A concerned father from Basildon has waged a one-man war on a mobile phone shop after they refused to give his daughter a refund on a phone. Livid - Peter Dawson protesting outside the Link shop Picture: MAXINE CLARKE Peter Dawson, 47, of the Hatherley
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Soccer: Halford is aiming for magic ten
Greg Halford is hungry for double figures this year. The young Colchester United defender, who bagged four goals in the space of two months at the end of last season, believes he will find the net again this campaign. "My personal goal is to get into
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Four locked up over attack
Four men, including a father and son, have been locked up for a total of 30 years for a 'fearful act of family vengeance'. Victim Graham Gigg was attacked as he slept and hit on the head with a meat cleaver during the attack at his Clacton home. But a
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Colchester: Boy attacked in toilets
Police are hunting a paedophile who indecently assaulted a six-year-old boy in a public toilet. The man, described as having "goofy" front teeth, fled after the incident in Castle Park, Colchester, on Saturday. The youngster's parents were waiting outside
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Basildon: School petrol bomb attack school
A Basildon school was firebombed three times by arsonists in a late-night attack. Three bottles filled with lit petrol and stuffed with rags were hurled at Whitmore County Infant School. One was thrown on the roof, the other hit the side of the school
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Southend: Knifeman jailed for frightening robbery
A knifeman who "frightened the living daylights" out of two teenagers has been jailed for four years. Raymond Ambrose, 28, poked a penknife into the chest of one youngster and robbed the other of £20. Ambrose, of Newington Gardens, Southend, was with
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Colchester: Sighting of gun man a mistake
An apparent sighting of a man with a gun sparked a search of Colchester from the skies. A witness told police they had seen the man in Wimpole Road, New Town. Officers were sent out to do a search but they could not find anything, so the Essex Police
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Southend: Cabbies flaunt new taxi ban
Up to 60 per cent of cabbies are flouting new regulations that stop them picking up revellers from Southend nightspots, a taxi driver said. Taxis were last month banned from driving up Herbert Grove and Lucy Road, home to nightclubs Talk, Chameleon and
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Janice Cheeseman Baxter
I have been trying to locate Janice Baxter for quite some time. Janice came to the US in the 70's as a foreign exchange student. She also made several visits here last in the l980's. Probably one of our last correspondences was in July of 97? I miss her
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Soccer: West Ham United 1-3 Wigan (Championship)
Reality is biting once again at Upton Park, and a disappointingly low crowd were reduced to howls of frustration in the face of another poor display. Bobby Zamora - grabbed the Hammers' consolation goal against Wigan Picture: NICK ANSELL West Ham's fans
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Leigh: Campaigners' plans webwatch
Leigh residents concerned about development in their town have a great new tool available in the form of a website to help them fight back. On www.leighmatters.co.uk/WLRA/Plans.htm people can find out which planning applications have been submitted and
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Tennis: Top class Cornish
Stephanie Cornish from Billericay won a hat-trick of titles when the finals of the Tiger Turf Essex Open Junior tennis tournament were held on Saturday. The finals represented the conclusion of a week of hectic tennis action for the hosts Billericay Tennis
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Westcliff: Robber points gun at woman's head
An armed robber who pointed a gun at a woman's head as she chatted to her friend inside her car was today being hunted by police. The man struck as the two workmates nattered to each other just after parking up in Electric Avenue, Westcliff. The thug
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Basildon: We won't give up on James
The family of a Basildon man swept into the sea off the Cornish coast have refused to give up that he is alive. Student James Burnett, 20, from Loxford, Felmores, was knocked unconscious as he fell into the sea at Fox Cove, near Padstow. Rescue teams
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Sible Hedingham: Teenager's death - new info offered
Police in Braintree are continuing their appeal for information regarding the death of a teenager. Last week the Evening Gazette reported an anonymous letter sent to the newspaper and the police had prompted a re-investigation into the 1981 death of 18
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Southend: Man quizzed over attack in street
A man was today helping police with their inquiries following reports of a man being slashed across the chest in York Road, Southend. The alleged incident happened at 3.30pm on Saturday. An Essex Police spokeswoman said: "A man suffered a slash wound
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Soccer: Fabian wants wins on the road
Fabian Wilnis today challenged his below-par Ipswich Town team-mates to reproduce their home form on the road. The Blues suffered their first defeat of the new Coca-Cola Championship season after going down 3-2 at Derby County on Saturday. And, although
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Colchester: It's all change on the buses
Bus services in Colchester face a shake-up after Arriva announced it is selling off its town operations Almost 100 workers at the Magdalen Street depot will transfer to the Tellings Golden Miller Group (TGM) later this month TGM, based in Middlesex, will
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Soccer: Carlisle United 0-0 Canvey Island (Conference)
We came, we saw, and so nearly conquered... that was the defiant message from Canvey after a fine Nationwide Conference debut against pre-season title favourites Carlisle in front of a partisan 7,234 crowd on Saturday. Coming through - Ben Sedgemore tries
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Essex: Online help after A-Levels
A special prospectus and help lines are available to help A-Level students with the clearing process starting from this Thursday. Those going through clearing can read a web-based prospectus written by students, at www.essexfirst.co.uk, giving applicants
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Emma Lycett
I'm looking for Emma Lycett who attended Eastwood High School and would have left that school in 1987 or 1988 hence she will be about 31 years old now. Last I heard was that she lived in Coleman Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea. Anyone who knows Emma please pass
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Harwich: Thomas pinches top spot
More than 70 children came out of their shells to take part in a crabbing competition. The contest was held on Sunday on the Halfpenny Pier, Harwich, in the latest event to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the town charter. The best catch of the day
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Canvey: Island pride
Diehard Canvey football fans made the longest away trip in the club's 78-year history to see their heroes do themselves proud in their first-ever Nationwide Conference game. High notes - top, fans with bugler Fred Abbott, arrive in Carlisle Picture: LUAN
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Soccer: Barrett - Spot kick was 'joke'
Southend United defender Adam Barrett branded referee Russell Booth's penalty decision "a joke" following the Shrimpers dire 2-0 defeat at 10-man Rochdale on Saturday. The Nottingham-based official controversially adjudged the Seasiders' centre back to
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Barstable School Leavers
We are looking for Barstable School Leavers 1968 (6th form year) or 1966 (5th form year) for the September 11th School Reunion. After the "where are you now" letter in May we had contact from some old friends from our school days so if any more are out
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Southend: Tributes to town drama group's founder
Tributes were today paid to the woman who was the driving force behind Southend's amateur dramatics scene. Ray Ayres, who was in her eighties, died on Saturday. Ray was a founder member of the Southend Shakespeare Company 52 years ago and had been active
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Soccer: Rochdale 2-0 Southend United (League Two)
Southend United continued their miserable start to the new season at Spotland on Saturday as a brace from Rochdale skipper Gary Jones handed the 10-man home side a well deserved 2-0 win. Going up in the world - Spencer Prior outjumps Grant Holt as Kevin
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Essex: Driver is killed in A130 horror
A 55-year-old Southend driver was killed in a head-on collision with a vehicle travelling the wrong way along the A130. The man killed was driving a silver Toyota Avensis along the southbound track of the A130 at Ivydene Bridge, Rawreth. His vehicle was
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Roy or Mavis Winger
I live in the states and have lost contact with Roy and Mavis Winger. I'm looking for a address or phone number. The last address I have is Swan ? My E-Mail is : ctnaj@msn.com
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Earls Colne: Fire rips through old farmhouse
A farmer was today counting the cost after a fire destroyed his 18th century farmhouse. Barry Hadden, of America Farm, Earls Colne, was returning home on Saturday evening when he saw flames coming from near to his home. Mr Hadden, 44, said: "I could only
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Colchester: Pregnant woman rescued from lift
Firefighters went to the rescue of a pregnant woman when she became trapped in an office lift. The mum-to-be was stuck in the broken lift for more than 15 minutes before she was released. The incident happened at TGB Learning, based in Portal House, South
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Swimming: Gibson 'gutted' after missing out
Witham swimming ace James Gibson admitted being 'absolutely gutted' after missing out on a podium place in the 100 metres breaststroke final in Athens. The 24-year-old set the fourth-fastest time in the semi-finals - when he clocked one minute and 1.07
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Mrs Christina Grace Clare (known as Tina)
I am trying to contact Mrs Christina Grace CLARE (known as Tina), last known address Warwick Court Station Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8EZ. I have known her for over 60 years, way back from when she used to live in Leytonstone. I have been in
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John Shorter
I wish to locate anyone in England with the name SHORTER. I live in Virginia, USA and John and Mary Shorter Arrived here in 1617. Thank you for your consideration. Cordially, Norman Shorter My E-Mail is : padd@earthlink.net
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Soccer: Trinity want teams
The annual Trinity soccer tournament takes place on the weekend of September 4 and 5 with both mini soccer and 11-a-side games. The club have vacancies for teams and inquiries should be made to to the club secretary on 01702 306285. Published Monday August
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Basildon: School petrol bomb attack
A Basildon school was firebombed three times by arsonists in a late-night attack. Three bottles filled with lit petrol and stuffed with rags were hurled at Whitmore County Infant School. One was thrown on the roof, the other hit the side of the school
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Soccer round-up: Mixed fortunes for county teams (Coca-Cola Football League)
Colchester came from behind to beat Peterborough 2-1, keeping the U's top of League One. David Farrell gave Peterborough the lead before Wayne Andrews equalised from the penalty spot. Colchester's victory was secured with an own goal from Craig Ireland
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Holland-on-Sea: Travellers mess up beauty spot, claim
Dog walkers and residents are calling for action to deal with a group of travellers who moved on to a Tendring beauty spot. At one point last week there were 26 caravans at the Holland Haven Country Park. One dog walker, of Holland-on-Sea, who did not
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Essex: Airlift for mum in crash
A mother was airlifted to hospital after being seriously injured in a car crash. Crash scene - the Essex Air Ambulance arrives Picture: STEVE BRADING The 34-year-old woman, of Maldon, was travelling with her husband and daughters, aged nine and four,
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Swimming: Gibson misses medal
Witham's James Gibson finished a disappointing sixth in the 100m breaststroke final at the Olympics in Athens. Gibson, 24, had reached Sunday's final by finishing joint second in his semi-final with a time of 1:01.07 seeing him 0.8 seconds behind Japan's
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Southend: Woman Indecently Assaulted
A woman is recovering with family today after being indecently assaulted as she walked home from a night out. The 31-year-old was grabbed from behind by an eastern European man who dragged her into a Southend car park and molested her. The terrified woman
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Castle Point: MP Bob - Our green fields will be lost
Castle Point's MP Bob Spink warned new planning guidelines will weaken the borough's ability to protect against unwanted development. Mr Spink spoke out against deputy prime minister John Prescott's new guidelines on countryside developments. The Tory
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Tell us your views of licensing shake-up
Castle Point Council has already received mixed reviews to details of the latest changes to licensing laws. Meeting - Chris Jacob, right, meets Castle pub landlady Mandy Whitehead and others to discuss the licensing shakeup Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL The
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Billericay: Patience plea over town's roadworks
Motorists were today urged to be patient after suffering traffic chaos due to road works in Billericay. Roadworks - vehicles negotiate the cones at Sun Corner, Billericay Picture: LUAN MARSHALL Philip Turner, Basildon Council portfolio holder for resources
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Maldon: Homes could go on garage site
Five terrace houses could be built on the land of a former motor repair garage if a scheme is given the go-ahead. Sovereign Country Homes has applied to Maldon District Council to build the five new homes and garages on the site of former Hazeleigh Garage
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Essex: Another successful show
The 121st Four Colnes Show was another success. Impressive display - show judges Ray Cardy, Harry Buckledee and chairman Ian Allman look at some of the exhibits in the vegetable competition Picture: TERRY WEEDEN The event held at the recreation ground
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Peter George BORE D.O.B. in 1930
My name is Colin Armstrong, I was born in Braintree Essex in 1967, I was christened Colin Peter BORE but obviously have changed my name since. I am searching for my late fathers details and a family tree of his family's history. I believe my father last
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Stratford St Mary: Driver's 'amazing' escape
A driver had an "amazing" escape after his car rolled over several times as he headed along the A12. The crash happened on the London-bound carriageway at Stratford St Mary just after a corner. An ambulance service spokesman said: "The crew had to battle
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Wickford: Police appeal for help after mini crime spree
Police are appealing for help in tracing the criminals responsible for a number of incidents in Wickford. Firstly, more than £250 worth of health and beauty goods were taken from outside the rear door of Savers, in the Ladybird Centre, some time between
