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Essex: Driver trapped an hour
A man was trapped in his car for an hour before firefighters using specialist cutting equipment were able to help free him. The man is believed to have been travelling in the vehicle with his wife and 16-year-old son. A spokesman for Essex Ambulance Service
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Southend: Council's 'blind eye' on evening parking
Southend Council has been accused of turning a blind eye to illegal parking in a road near the seafront, which residents claim is causing problems for emergency vehicles. Following pressure from people living in Shorefield Road, near the Cliffs Pavilion
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Southend: Hearts can be treated within days
A new heart treatment service will cut waiting time for patients needing life-saving artery-widening treatment from six weeks to six days. Southend Hospital will be the only hospital in Essex with its own angioplasty, or percutaneous coronary intervention
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Witham: Patient died after fall in hospital
A cancer patient died after tripping over on his way to the toilet and hitting his head. Charles Haley, of Poplar Close, Witham, had been admitted to Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford on December 30 after complaining of a shortage of breath. PC Jeremy
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Soccer: Carrick talks to Spurs on transfer
Michael Carrick was withdrawn from West Ham's reserves last night at the eleventh hour to enter talks with London rivals Spurs. The wantaway midfielder has spurned offers from Crystal Palace, West Brom and Portsmouth, but could be poised to finally resolve
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Southend: Council backing for airport
Southend Council was today backing a multi-million pound expansion at the town's airport including a new passenger terminal and railway station. Southend Council's development control committee voted to support the scheme, which also involves a new visitors
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Leigh: 5-storey flats plan rejected
Campaigners have won a key victory in their battle to halt the tide of new flats in Leigh. Plans for a five-storey block on the site of the historic Midel building in the Broadway have been rejected by Southend Council. The development control committee
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Golf: Flowing Brooks wins Hall Open
Two fabulous scores of 139 saw the first play-off for many years at the Thorpe Hall Junior Open. Daniel Brooks, the one handicapper from Langdon Hills, and Ballards Gore's Dan Capps, who plays off four, had both shot 70 and 69 for the morning and afternoon
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Colchester: Girl, 14, suffered burns
A 14-year-old girl was taken to hospital with serious burns after an accident with a spray can. Police said the youngster unwittingly created a "flame-thrower effect" by applying a cigarette lighter to the aerosol at an address in Baronia Croft, Colchester
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Tennis: Duo taste Wimbledon action
Sarah Naylor and Matthew Pearce have had a busy time contesting tournaments over the past week. Sarah Naylor - busy week Thorpe Bay-based Sarah took a quartet of wins at the Westcliff Hardcourts junior tournament, which finished at the weekend. And then
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Tennis: Old hands are back for wins
Wickford Tennis Club's annual LTA ratings mens singles tournament saw two former winners battle it out for this year's title. In the main final last year's winner, Morrocan Sammy Fennich took on the champion from two years ago, Rob Eldridge from Chelmsford
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Bowls: Mixture for Eastwood
Eastwood suffered mixed fortunes in their Shield matches. They lost by six shots (57-51) when taking on second-placed Alexandra in the Parren. A Woodley, who beat D Pratt 25-13, was Eastwood's only winner with G Cribb losing 23-12 to M Stainer and D Murray
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Benfleet: Darren's memorial will be built again
A brand new memorial and football pitch could soon be built in memory of Darren Graves who died of meningitis six years ago. Wrecked - only Darren's plaque was left intact after the attack Picture: MAXINE CLARKE The move comes after vandals demolished
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Roxwell: Holiday family airlifted to safety
A Roxwell family survived the Boscastle flash flood this week while holidaying in Cornwall but their two pet dogs were swept into sea. Forty-five-year old Margaret Blanks and her daughters Jade, 18, and Maria, 12, were enjoying tea and scones with grandmother
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V Festival: Get 'Casuals' merchadise for free at V
Glasgow four piece The Casuals are creating a sound that's making waves way beyond their sixteen years. And V Festival revellers can get their hands on some free merchandise on Sunday August 22nd courtesy of Vfestival.info and The Casuals. Fifty items
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Southend: Students' taste of politics
Young people with an interest in local democracy had an opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at Southend Council. Power - students get a look at the council chamber with councillor Patricia Rayner and James Duderidge Picture: ANNA LUKALA The free
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Soccer: Blues reunion would suit Lee
Former Southend United winger David Lee today revealed he would relish a Roots Hall return after being told he was free to leave Brighton and Hove Albion. The Basildon born 24-year-old made 52 appearances for Blues during the 2000/01 season and admitted
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North Essex: A-levels - results are the best ever
Essex students were today celebrating the best ever results at A-levels, with pass rates once again on the up. A result! - Students at Colchester Sixth Form College with their A-level results today. Across the country, early indications were that pass
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South Essex: 'Timebomb in Thames'
A wartime ship packed with explosives is a timebomb waiting to go off in the Thames, just off south Essex, a report in a top scientific magazine claimed today. The SS Richard Montgomery, a wartime liberty ship, which grounded in 1944, could cause one
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Soccer: Brighton Reserves 1-1 Southend United Reserves
A late strike from young forward Tom Byrne handed Southend United reserves a deserved 1-1 draw at Brighton last night. The speedy hit-man struck home a well struck shot just two minutes from time to claim a deserved share of the spoils for a Southend
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Rochford: Beagle's museum plan
The Crouch estuary could gain a new museum if Rochford residents show enough interest in the wreck of the Beagle. Scientists are convinced the rotting hull of Charles Darwin's HMS Beagle - has been found in an inlet of the Roach at Paglesham. The world-famous
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Frinton: Shock over car damage
A woman was left shocked and stunned when more than £2,000 worth of damage was caused to her car after a row with mourners. The incident happened in Heronsgate, Frinton, as the woman was trying to leave in her blue Ford Cougar car from the cul-de-sac
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Cricket: Lewis makes inroads against old county
Jon Lewis could have hardly chosen a better time to produce one of his most productive innings of the summer after leading Durham into action in their Championship clash against Essex at Colchester. Up against his former county - he parted company with
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Basildon: Cliff-plunge student's body found by police
Police believe they have discovered the body of a 20-year-old Basildon man who was swept out to sea while on holiday in Cornwall. James Burnett, from Loxford, Felmores, Basildon, was washed off rocks in Fox Cove, Treyarnon Bay, near Padstow, when he and
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Ongar, North Weald: A-maze-ing challenge!
Ongar and North Weald residents are being invited to get lost this summer at a new maze in Bobbingworth. The 10 acre maize maze in the grounds of Blake Hall has been designed by one of the world's leading maze designers, Adrian Fisher, and is in the shape
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Canvey: Runner Jo in need of help
A mother of two is looking for help to raise enough money to take part in next year's London Marathon. High hopes - Jo O'Callaghan wants to run in the next London Marathon Picture: ANNA LUKALA Jo O'Callaghan, of First Avenue, Canvey, has written to nearly
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Alresford: Be vigilant warning
Parents are being warned to be vigilant after a man in a white car stopped an 11-year-old boy three times in a week to offer him a lift. Each incident happened in the Alresford area. The boy told his mother what had happened and she then raised the alarm
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Cricket: Danish is here to stay
Danish Kaneria gave Essex the news they wanted to hear today. The Pakistani world-class leg-spinner wants to come back and play cricket for the county again next season. Signed only for this summer only as an overseas player alongside ill-fated Australian
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Kirby Cross: Relief at boys' operation
A father has told of his relief at his sons receiving a long-awaited vital operation. Ten-year-old Jacob Rutherford and his brother Ben, nine, were born with a rare hereditary condition which has affected their family for generations. The boys, of Kirby
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Clacton: Gang attack and rob victim
A man was attacked and robbed by a gang as he walked past a church. The 26-year-old victim was attacked at about midnight on Tuesday. Elaine Seymour, spokeswoman for Clacton police, said the victim was walking down Carnarvon Road and into Holland Road
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Soccer: Aveley 1-1 Tilbury
Local rivals Aveley and Tilbury fought out a predictable draw in last night's Southern League Division One East derby. Home side Aveley took a 35th-minute lead through Hughes, but the Dockers got on terms 13 minutes into the second-half when Nichols replied
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Maldon: Worker shortage may force move
A major Maldon employer could move its expanding operations to Wales because it cannot find enough local workers to fill hundreds of new jobs. Select Window and Door Systems, of Galliford Road, has been offered £10,000 for each person it employs in Wales
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V Festival: Get 'Casuals' merchadise for free at V
Glasgow four piece The Casuals are creating a sound that's making waves way beyond their sixteen years. The Casuals And V Festival revellers can get their hands on some free merchandise on Sunday August 22nd courtesy of Vfestival.info and The Casuals.
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Basildon: Police hunt for petrol bombers
Police were today hunting vandals who went on a wrecking spree and started four separate fires across Basildon. Arson investigations have been launched into the incidents and officers have not ruled out a connection between the blazes. The most worrying
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Colchester: Woman found dead
The body of a young woman, believed to be in her mid-20s, has been found in a cottage off North Hill, Colchester. A spokesman for Essex Police confirmed officers were called out to an address off North Hill at 11am yesterday. He said: "The police had
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Danbury: Patients' campaign to save surgery
A campaign to save a surgery in Danbury looks set for success, thanks to patient power. The overwhelming call for the Hoppit Surgery to stay open has led to health chiefs recommending a search should start for a new single-handed GP to take over the practice
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Golf: Mixed fortunes for Rochford
Rochford Hundred had mixed fortunes in their bid to make two Essex team finals. Their Thornton Cup side narrowly went down 8.5-6.5 against Chelmsford on Sunday. But the next day Rochford thumped The Burstead 8.5-2.5 to set up an over-55s final against
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Billericay, Basildon: Solution for household headaches
Leaking taps, broken boilers or jammed windows are among the repairs that can be dealt with quickly through a revolutionary computerised held desk which has been launched for council tenants in Billericay, Wickford and Basildon. The new service, provided
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Windsurfing: Gordon mixes with the best
Windsurfing-wonder Gordon Smith banished the memories of his injury heartache at last year's Junior World Championships to post a top-12 finish this time around. The 15-year-old from Highwoods qualified for the 2003 Junior World Championships in Mexico
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Bocking: Graffiti vandals target 20 cars
Vandals have scratched and daubed obscene graffiti on about 20 cars in a mid-Essex town, causing more than £10,000 of damage. The "mindless" spate happened during Monday night and the early hours of Tuesday morning. Police believe a gang were operating
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Angling: Extra effort reaping Aquatels rewards
A low turn-out at Basildon's Aquatels lake has seen a fall in catches -- but there have been rewards for those who made the effort. Plenty of small roach and perch can be found on the back straight, duckboards, single willows and the beach, while day
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Canvey: Police plea over 'arson' on island
Police are appealing for a man who chased a suspected arsonist to come forward. Officers on Canvey are investigating the blaze, which they believe involved a youth pouring a bottle of petrol over a fence in Leigh Beck Road at about 9.15pm on Monday. It
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Westcliff: Pensioner killed in car crash
A 68-year-old man died after his car ploughed into three parked cars in Westcliff. He was driving a blue Vauxhall Vectra which veered off the road at traffic lights at the junction of Fairfax Drive with Southbourne Grove. The car crashed in nearby Cavendish
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South Essex: A-level joy as pass rates soar
Champagne corks were flying in Essex today as hundreds of students celebrated fine A-level results. A for absolutely thrilled - students Danielle Shore and Jude Harison celebrate at Seevic College Picture: ROB WELHAM Across the country this year's pass
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Tilbury: Pirate radio ship makes waves
The Radio Caroline pirate radio ship is moored up at Tilbury port. The station is broadcasting locally from the passenger ferry jetty on 1278 AM until September 3. The ship is open to visitors and will give them an idea of what life was like for those
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Maldon: Glass fears for children at play area
Smashed glass bottles are being left on a playing field used by young children. Police have issued warnings to parents to keep a close eye on what their youngsters are doing following a spate of complaints from residents in a Maldon road. Underage drinking
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Colchester: Man steals £12k from woman's car
A straw hat-wearing robber made off with £12,000 after threatening a woman with a knife. Police are appealing for information following the theft yesterday outside Pizza Express in St Runwald Street, Colchester. The woman, who runs an agency housing foreign
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Golf: Del nicks Ballards' top prize
A total of 96 members helped Tom Kennedy celebrate his Captain's Day at Ballards Gore. Twenty golfers played below their handicap with the top prize going to Del Roberts (12) on countback from Ben Crick (18) after both finished with 43 points. A past
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Rugby: Extension plan is club's goal
Rugby is set for a big boost in Colchester after the All Blacks revealed plans for a £250,000 clubhouse extension. Colchester RFC wants to improve facilities at Mill Road in a bid to attract more players to the sport. The move will see a major upgrade
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Braintree: IIP award for catering firm
Braintree catering business, Phillers, has achieved the Investors In People standard (IIP). The standard sets out a framework of good practice for the training and development of staff in order to help achieve business goals. Jenny Jemison and her husband
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Essex: Heavy rain causes delays
Commuters faced a lengthy journey to work this morning after heavy rain throughout the night caused chaos to the One railway line. A statement on One's website said train services at London Liverpool Street were being disrupted due to flooding in the
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Soccer: Reserves stung by Georges
Former Ipswich Town defender Georges Santos capitalised on a mistake to give Queens Park Rangers Reserves victory over Colchester United's second string at Layer Road. It was the first game of the Pontins Holidays Combination League season for the two
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Laindon: Public can't use its own sports area
Expensive sports facilities could be set up to benefit the community - but the community may not actually be allowed to use them. James Hornsby School, in Laindon, wants to build an all-weather pitch with floodlighting and intends to open the pitches
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Motorsport: Jay hopes to be big in America
Basildon-based motor racing star Jay Howard is close to making a big breakthrough in America following an impressive display at the Infineon. Competing in Chicago, the 23-year-old finished third in the opening race before recovering well to emphatically
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Colchester: Fuel spill halts cars
A fuel spill closed off the entrance to Tesco at The Hythe in Colchester. Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to Tesco, in Greenstead Road, following the two-car collision at 7.34am today. Fuel spilled on the slip road is believed to have
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Soccer: Dream day for Simon
Simon Brown is counting the minutes to what is certain to be the greatest day yet of his goalkeeping career. The 27-year-old new Hibernian hero and former Colchester United Player-of-the-Year is only 48 hours away from a 'dream' outing against Glasgow
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V Festival: Jet pull out of V
Jet will not be playing at V this weekend because of a family bereavement. The band's appearance on the NME stage at this year's festival has been been cancelled due to the death of the father of band members Nic and Chris Cester. Jet's management request
