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Essex: County prepares for terror threat
The threat of terror attacks has prompted Essex Ambulance Service to invest in new emergency vehicles designed to deal with chemical attacks. The eight major incident vehicles were unveiled at service headquarters in Broomfield, Chelmsford yesterday.
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Harwich: Gladys, 70, in charity jump
A daring great-grandmother will be doing a parachute jump to raise money for the Essex Air Ambulance. Gladys Barratt, 70, will be jumping 10,000ft from a plane over Dodington, Cambridgeshire, on Saturday. She has had a lot of sponsorship from people ranging
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Soccer: Dirssa is not afraid
Ipswich Town defender Drissa Diallo is in super-confident mood ahead of the visit of Cardiff City insisting that they 'fear no-one.' The Blues hope to pick themselves up tomorrow - having lost 3-2 at Derby in the Coca Cola Championship last weekend -
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Rochford: Follow planning with online site
Rochford residents can follow the progress of planning applications they have an interest in through the world wide web. The district council has launched a new feature called Public Access on its website, which can be found at www.rochford.gov.uk. This
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V Festival: Muse find bass replacement
Muse are currently rehearsing with a new bassist following the injury to band member Chris Wolstenholme. Wolstenholme fractured the scaphoid bone in his hand while on the Curiosa tour in the US, leaving him in plaster for the next six weeks. Despite there
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Southend: No go for pensions at post office
Dozens of senior citizens were sent home penniless when they tried to collect their pensions from a Southend post office. Argosy Toys and Post Office, in London Road, has been unable to gain computer access to the central pensions office this week because
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Soccer: Gower - Go straight for the jugular
Midfielder Mark Gower is urging the Shrimpers to start strongly against Cambridge tomorrow. Steve Tilson's side have conceded early goals in all three fixtures so far this season and Gower is urging the team to stop that worrying trend this weekend. "
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Great Wigborough: Biker killed in collision
A motorcyclist was killed after his bike was involved in a collision with a tractor. The accident happened at about 5.30pm yesterday on the Maldon Road at Great Wigborough, near Colchester. Emergency services, including police, a paramedic and the Essex
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Castle Point: Wind farms alert
Castle Point MP Bob Spink has spoken out against Government plans to increase the number of wind farms in the UK by 5,000 by 2010. He says he has no problem with wind farms, but they have to be in the right locations. He has spoken out against plans for
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Corringham: Gary's alfresco dream soon to be a reality
Businessman Gary Hogben intends to bring a slice of Leigh cafe society to Old Corringham. Coffee? - Gary Hogben owner of Cafe Blue Picture: FRAZER CLARK The multi-faceted entrepreneur - who also DJs and teaches martial arts - believes Corringham is overdue
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Braintree: We want to make you welcome here
Community and business leaders and new residents of Braintree district have launched a guide to welcome people to the area. The PACT Welcome Guide will help people get their bearings by providing essential everyday information, such as how to register
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Clacton: Homes plan likely
A new sheltered accommodation scheme for Clacton is likely to be rubber-stamped. Councillors have been advised to give their support to 21 proposed apartments in Collingwood Road. If approved, they would be built on the old Chelsea Hotel site, which would
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Essex: Flexible county remains stable
The spurt in manufacturing growth stalled in the last quarter after a strong upturn in the previous six months. But CBI figures show an overall impovement continues across the regions, including the South East and Essex. Key indicators like business and
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Soccer: Fitness fears for veteran Springett
Gary Harvey has warned his Halstead Town team-mates that they have a tough season ahead of them. Halstead kick-off their Ridgeons League premier division campaign at home to Dereham, but the veteran defender believes they must work hard to match the seventh-placed
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Maldon: Dying wish fulfilled
The dying wish of a former mayoress of Maldon has been fulfilled. Precious pictures - town clerk Helen Vincent with the special album Picture: STEVE BAINBRIDGE A photo album commemorating the Queen's visit to Maldon in 1971 has been left to the town.
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Witham: One way to ease traffic
Proposals for a one-way system for Witham have emerged from a group representing community and business leaders. Members of the Witham town centre strategy group have proposed a two-phase system designed to relieve traffic in Newland Street and around
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V Festival: Interview - Paul Wilson from Hope of the States
For Paul Wilson, bass player with Chichester's finest Hope of the States, V is going to be a whole new experience. Paul Wilson - Hope of the States. How does it feel to be headliners at V? Paul: "It's great to get finally recognised at long last. I think
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Southend: Teddy bear beheader avoids jail
A man who hit a nine-year-old boy with a telephone and then decapitated a teddy bear during a furious row has avoided prison. The 46-year-old Southend man lost his temper when he had an argument with his live-in partner. When his partner told her nine-year-old
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Benfleet: Chicks found dumped in skip
Twenty-four baby pigeons were dumped in a skip and left to die under a mountain of rubbish. Coo - Karen Fraser, 11, a sanctuary helper feeds the baby pigeons Picture: DAVE HENDERSON Some are just weeks old and still have only started to sprout their first
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Cricket: Adams - how Essex revived my career
Andre Adams today hailed his unexpected call to Essex colours as a massive shot in the arm. The enthusiastic 29-year-old New Zealand Test all-rounder confessed he was languishing in cricket's wilderness before he received the call from Graham Gooch and
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Soccer: Cade - U's ready to make history
Colchester United starlet Jamie Cade believes there is no reason why the club cannot write a new chapter in their history at Chesterfield. The U's line-up at Saltergate tomorrow with the prospect of winning an unprecedented first four games of their league
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Southend: Last post for the borough patrol
The end of an era will be marked today as Southend's borough patrol go out on the beat for the last time. Last patrol - Roger Robinson and Sylvia Papagelakis in Southend Picture: DAVE HENDERSON The one-time ten-strong team - which tackled untaxed vehicles
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Colchester: Just testin
This is a pointless story. I'm just typing it in and moving it around to make sure everything is working ok. Hope it is. Published Tuesday, August 31, 2004 Brought to you by the Evening Gazette
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Essex: Car catches fire on A12
A driver had a lucky escape after his car caught fire on the A12. Firefighters from Chelmsford attended the incident on the Colchester-bound carriageway between the Chelmsford and Hatfield Peverel slip roads. Smoke was seen coming from the bonnet of the
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Ramsey: Residents urged to get evidence of crimes
Extra police patrols could be made in a trouble hot-spot - if the need is great enough. Complaints for Clayton Road, Ramsey, have increased recently and led to calls from the parish council for action. Sgt Peter Wood, of Harwich police, said that community
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Chafford Hundred: Road rage turns into mass brawl
A road rage attack sparked a mass brawl between a group of men who beat each other with hammers and scaffolding poles. Amazing - the crash sparked a punch-up in which hammers were used Picture by Echo reader MIKE GARCIA The group started fighting in Hogg
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Colchester: Death - overdose blamed
A depressed drug-user died of an overdose of methadone, an inquest heard. Ian Bristow died on December 5 at his home in Juniper Way, Greenstead, Colchester. The inquest at Colchester town hall yesterday heard from David Munson, who was staying with him
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Benfleet: Cat group's fundraiser
Colonies of feral cats are being cared for thanks to events like a Benfleet garden party tomorrow. The event, running from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at 12 Hill Road, off Underhill Road, Benfleet, is aid of the Cat Action Trust. Fundraiser Mandy Lillie said: "We
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Mid-Essex: Brothers take the plunge for charity
The River Blackwater could be swum for the first time by two brothers raising money for charity. Alex and Stafford Williams have pledged to raise "as much as possible" for the Maldon Buddies Children's Centre and Cancer Research UK, by swimming from the
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Southend: Someone tried to shoot me
A disabled driver says he is lucky to be alive after a pellet shot through his windscreen, narrowly missing his head. Victim - the pellet narrowly missed the head of disabled driver Harry Huggins Picture: DAVE HENDERSON Harry Huggins, 55, of Southchurch
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Speedway: Hammers to stick with Elite League
Arena Essex promotor Ronnie Russell has confirmed the Hammers will be riding in the top flight again next year. The Purfleet team are in their first season back in the Elite League and Russell wants the outfit to stay in British speedway's highest level
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Karate: International event a success
The Goju-Ryu Karate-Do International recently held its annual summer Gasshuku at Writtle College, an event attended by 200 students across the UK, South Africa and Sweden. The training was led by Master James Rousseau 7th Dan, and weapons instruction
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Soccer: Prior rallies Blues for Cambridge test
Southend United centre back Spencer Prior is desperate to see the Shrimpers return to winning ways against Cambridge United at Roots Hall tomorrow. On the up - now Spencer Prior wants his Blues team-mates to give their season a lift Blues have yet to
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Westcliff, Rochford: Callers' new leads on unsolved murders
Detectives investigating the murders of cafe owner Ivy Davies and dress shop owner Norah Trott have been heartened by the response of residents in Westcliff and Rochford. Police reopened ten unsolved Essex murder cases in July and out of the 15 crucial
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Braintree: Takeaway curries favour of planners
Controversial plans to open a curry house look set to be approved by Braintree Council. Members of the area committee will decide whether to approve a planning application which was deferred from a meeting in June. The application for the Curry Palace
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Golf: Youngsters strive to emulate heroes
Youngsters were given the opportunity to emulate world number one Tiger Woods in the Nike-sponsored Youth Masters Golf (YMG) competition at Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre. Centre manager Bill Chapman called the day a 'complete success' and was pleased to
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Soccer: Baldwin eager to start again
Colchester United defender Pat Baldwin hopes that his man-of-the-match performance against Peterborough United last Saturday has made people realise that he has not disappeared. Describing last season as one he wants to leave in the past, forgotten man
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Athletics: Brum final delight for track ace James
A tremendous victory in the under-15 boys 800 metres final by Basildon AC's James Shane highlighted local performances in Birmingham's AAA Championships, sponsored by Shock Absorber. Shane, a pupil at Billericay's Mayflower School, has rarely run this
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Laindon: Man jailed for sex assault on girl, 4
A gas meter reader and self-confessed paedophile who sexually assaulted a four-year-old girl in her home was today starting a 30-month jail sentence. James French, 47, confessed to being a danger to youngsters and was once convicted of importing child
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V Festival: Muse find bass replacement
Muse are currently rehearsing with a new bassist following the injury to core member Chris Wolstenholme. Wolstenholme fractured the scaphoid bone in his hand while on the Curiosa tour in the US, leaving him in plaster for the next six weeks. Although
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Cricket: Leaders aim to open a gap
Top-of-the-table Colchester were not in action in last week so will be raring to go in their trip to mid-table Eight Ash Green. Second-placed Halstead are hot on their heels, looking to make the most of their two games in hand on their Essex rivals when
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Athletics: Southend win Southern League title in style
Southend Athletic Club's men have won the Southern Men's League Division One title in fantastic style -- taking a maximum 30 points by triumphing in all six matches. Now they go to Abingdon on September 18 for the promotion match where they will be up
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Clacton: Attacker jailed for 18 months
A man ended up in hospital after he was attacked at his home. Dominic Cox was attacked by a man before a schoolgirl started hitting him on the head with a mug. And a court heard the attack only ended when the mug broke. Mr Cox later received hospital
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Great Holland: Storm brews over village pub plans
A storm is brewing over a bid to knock down a historic village pub. Protesters at Great Holland have applied to have the building listed in a bid to block the demolition. The Lion's Den, which dates back to the 1700s, has been closed for more than two
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Leigh: Kicking up stink over foul pongs
A foul stench over Leigh that makes residents feel sick today prompted calls for an inquiry. Commuters could be seen walking up Belton Way from the station with their hands over their mouths because the putrid odour was so bad. Ray Saunt, of Chalkwell
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Essex: Family suffers in crash
A father and son are in a serious but stable condition after a crash by the Maldon junction of the A12. The crash happened just after 2.30am today after the driver of a blue Mercedes lost control of the vehicle on the northbound carriageway of the A12
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Speedway: Roman signed by Arena
Arena Essex promoter Ronnie Russell has confirmed the signing of 26-year-old Roman Povazhny. At present he rides with the Hammers No.1 Mark Loram for Rybnik in Poland's top League and now races under a Polish licence. Povazhny is no stranger to British
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Southend: Store on the increase
A busy superstore is set to expand by the size of about three Olympic swimming pools after approval by Southend planners. Members of the council's development control committee raised no objections to the 2,000sq m expansion of the Tesco store in Prince
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Shooting: Mayes ready to fire into action
Braintree hotshot David Mayes will be gunning for glory when he takes part in the World Firefighter Games. David Mayes is hoping to make his mark at the Wold Firefighter Games Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON The 58-year-old retired firefighter is set to represent
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Soccer: Tilly rules out move for Lee
Southend United manager Steve Tilson has ruled out a Roots Hall return for midfielder David Lee. The Stanford-le-Hope-based 24-year-old is searching for a new club following Brighton's decision not to renew his short-term contract. But Tilson today confirmed
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Soccer: Anton given his chance in centre
Anton Ferdinand is about to get the chance to play his preferred role in centre of defence for West Ham. In with a chance - Anton Ferdinand will revert to central defence tomorrow Picture: NICK ANSELL The youngster impressed in the heart of the England
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Soccer: Manager is bitterly disappointed
A bitterly disappointed City manager Steve Mosely declared yesterday: "We haven't become a bad side overnight and we should have taken something from both opening games. "But you have to take goal chances when you create them but we didn't and then paid
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Pitsea: Police vow to nab race-hate attacker
Police today stepped up their investigation into race hate attacks in Basildon after a suspect was released without charge. The 30-year-old man had been questioned over attacks on the home of Basildon Islamic Centre leader Sarfraz Sarwar in Gordons, Pitsea
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Leigh: Brother! I've got famous TV chair
Big Brother fans were out in force at a Leigh art gallery last night as furniture from the recent series of the popular reality show went under the hammer for charity. Seat of learning - teacher Martin Goldberg with his Big Brother chair Picture: MAXINE
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Colchester: Man who took own life had cash worries
A 25-year-old man hanged himself at Christmas-time because he was depressed, an inquest heard. Christian Little was found hanging from a scarf tied to a door-hinge at his home on December 30 last year. At the inquest into his death yesterday, Essex Coroner
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Cricket: Bopara and Kaneria get call
Ravinder Bopara and Danish Kaneria are included in the Essex squad for Sunday's totesport League duel against Kent at Colchester. They are added to the XI who secured victory over Gloucestershire at Bristol a week ago and both are expected to play. But
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Soccer: Pardew sorry at Spurs deal
The on-going Michael Carrick saga is nearing its end as Hammers boss Alan Pardew confirmed the midfielder was in talks with Tottenham Hotspur. And he apologised to West Ham fans over the loss of another player to their bitter London rivals after the sales
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Athletics: Clinching sixth spot
Chelmsford Athletic Club's youngsters put in a good showing in the season's final league match of the Eastern Youth Athletes campaign to split the leading two teams in the table. With 375 points Bedford completed the season with an unbeaten record but
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Soccer: Wakering hoping to exorcise nine-goal Arlesey ghosts
Great Wakering Rovers go to Arlesey confident they can avoid a repeat of last season's nightmare trip. On that occasion they conceded nine goals in their worst scoreline since they became a senior club. Said club spokesman Nobby Johnson: "Arlesey tell
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Soccer: Thurrock hit high standard
Thurrock have set themselves a high standard in the new Conference South with Tuesday's tremendous 1-0 win at big-spending title favourites Hornchurch. That success came courtesy of a Kris Lee goal and Colin McBride's men travel to Maidenhead tomorrow
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Westcliff, Rochford: Callers' new leads on unsolved murders
Detectives investigating the murders of cafe owner Ivy Davies and dress shop owner Norah Trott have been heartened by the response of residents in Westcliff and Rochford. Police reopened ten unsolved Essex murder cases in July and out of the 15 crucial
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Walton: Teens rescued in sea drama
Three teenage boys were plucked to safety from the sea. The youngsters had been swimming near groynes off the beach at Walton. But winds gusted up to force seven and the three got into difficulty. One of the teenagers was forced to cling on to a groyne
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Braintree: Flooding nightmare for Maud
Maud Williams has lived in fear of flooding every time there is a heavy downpour for the past 56 years. Her home in Coldnailhurst Avenue, Braintree, has flooded so many times she's lost count. On Wednesday fire crews helped to bail her out when heavy
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Castle Point: I may quit says council chief
The chief executive of Castle Point Council today hinted he was set to quit. Barry Rollinson spoke after a damning report by the Audit Commission criticised the council for poor performance. Speaking from his Leigh home today, Mr Rollinson was asked if
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Soccer: Banned midfielder Gallacher back in Billericay's plans
Billericay Town midfielder Kieran Gallacher is back in the squad to face visitors Tonbridge Angels tomorrow after serving a three game ban. The New Lodge side have won their first two games of the season. And one man who's shown particularly sharp form
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Colchester: Problem drinkers could face prison
Drunks face up to five years in prison if they flout tough new booze bans designed to drive down-and-outs from the town centre. Police and the courts in Colchester are cracking down on repeat offenders by banning them from their favourite outdoor drinking
