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Canvey: Pensioner fights for third road off island
A pensioner who is battling for a third road off Canvey believes the route would have eased congestion fears with on-going construction work in the area. Waiting for a third road for 11 years - Canvey resident James Robbins Picture: ROB BROWNE James Robbins
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Mid-Essex: Tools taken in overnight thefts
Thousands of pounds worth of tools were stolen as thieves went on an overnight crime spree. Tools worth more than £4,000 were removed from vans with nine crimes recorded in South Woodham, Baddow and Boreham last Wednesday night (August 18). A van parked
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South Essex: By-election pair are ready to do battle
Labour has selected its candidates for the September by-election. Nominated - Allan Davies and Jane Dyer Picture: ANNA LUKALA Conservative councillor David Walsh died at the end of July and voters will able to choose his replacements - both as county
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Walton: Neighbours' concern over hotel
A seafront hotel looks set to expand despite several concerns about how it will affect neighbours. Planning officers have recommended approval for alterations to Bath House Hotel, Walton, including a new restaurant, bar and dancefloor. Landlord Dave Green
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Soccer: Chesterfield 2-1 Colchester United (League One)
Well it had to happen. Colchester United were knocked off the top of the League One table by a classy Chesterfield outfit who left a hapless U's side in their wake. The Spireites were just too much for Phil Parkinson's previously unconquered team. The
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Colchester: Incentives for new builders
The shortage of construction workers was underlined by Taylor Woodrow, one of Britain's biggest developers and parent company of Bryant Homes which built the Lark Rise housing complex at in Colchester. Alec Luhaste, human resources director warned: "The
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Soccer: Canvey Island 3-3 Tamworth (Conference)
Six goals . . . the woodwork hit three times . . six bookings and a sending-off - it is clear already that Nationwide Conference life is going to be anything but dull for Canvey Island. It's there - Lee Boylan celebrates one of his goals against Tamworth
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Review: Primal Scream, JJB Arena
At the start of the 90's Primal Scream produed an absolute gem of an album called Screamadelica, which was a highly innovative moulding of rock and underground dance music. Tonight at the JJB Arena the band played just one track - Movin' on Up - from
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Review: The Stands, Music Choice
The Stands are every bit a Liverpudlian guitar band and their sound echoes many Mersey greats. The band's performance to a fairly empty Music Stage at V on Sunday was certainly enjoyable but largely unexceptional. Guitarist, lead singer and songwriter
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Soccer: Crewe Alexandra 2-3 West Ham United (Championship)
Hammers showed the best and worst of their game as they bounced back from last Sunday's alarming defeat to Wigan. The efforts of Mattie Etherington and Luke Chadwick inspired the team as they raced into a three-goal lead inside the first half-hour. Up
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Soccer: Billericay Town 1-1 Tonbridge Angels (Ryman Premier)
Despite losing their 100 per cent record in this rather scrappy draw at New Lodge, Billericay Town remain undefeated after three Ryman Premier games and stand third in the table. In a disjoined first-half against Kent opposition who had won and lost in
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Review: Jamie Cullum , V Stage
If you look up the definition of smooth in a dictionary there wouldn't be any great surprise to see them mention Jamie Cullum. He's got the voice, and the moves - charging about the stage and at one point nearly jumping on his piano. There's even the
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Review: Groove Armada, JJB Arena
Groove Armada produced a quality set here at the JJB Arena in Chelmsford. The sound, lighting and visual crews should be applauded for producing some excellent graphics beamed onto a scream behind the stage. This complemented the music perfectly. 'I See
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Basildon: Mother's tribute to tragic son
The mother of a Basildon man killed by a freak wave in Cornwall, has told how he was sat holding hands with his girlfriend at the time. Heather Burnett, mother of 20-year-old James of Loxford, Felmores, Basildon said that he was on holiday with his girlfriend
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Review: The Charlatans, V Stage
The Charlatans were the pick of the festival today with an excellent performance on the main stage. Last year front-man Tim Burgess performed solo at the festival with mixed success but today the reuniting of all the band members seemed to bring out the
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Basildon: Stamps offered for theft of post
A book of first class stamps and a letter of apology was the scant compensation offered to a woman who claimed her mail had been stolen. The compensation was suggested by one of the branch managers at Basildon post office in East Square, after he admitted
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Leigh: Marshes travellers stay put
Travellers on Leigh marshes are set to stay for at least another two weeks because Southend Council is struggling to agree a court date for an order to kick them off the land. Southend Council needs a judge to make an eviction order but the earliest court
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Hockley: Man falls to death from ship rigging
A daytripper has died after he fell from the rigging of a boat and plunged into the Thames off Southend. The 75-year-old man from Hockley was on board the 105-year-old former trading vessel the Albatros when he lost his grip, hit the side of the boat
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Soccer: King's men sweating on Minton
Canvey Island are anxiously waiting to discover how long they will have to manage without the services of key man Jeff Minton as they bid to make an impression in the Nationwide Conference. Playmaker Minton limped out of the action after only 17 minutes
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Laindon: School floodlights can shine in the evenings
A school has won its fight for new sports facilities - thanks to battling councillors. James Hornsby School in Laindon wants to build floodlit all-weather pitches near Waymarks, but council officers tried to block their use at night and at weekends. Basildon
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Review: Pink, V Stage
Pink put in an impressive performance at the V Festival in Chelmsford today. Wearing a fetching pink top and gold baseball cap she sung some of her top hits such as 'Trouble' 'God Is a DJ' and 'Last to Know.' She had the crowds swaying in the aisles with
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Southend: War veteran John gets medal at last
A war veteran is finally receiving recognition for his role in the liberation of France with the presentation of a commemorative medal tomorrow. At last - proud John Maruszewski Picture: ROB BROWNE John Maruszewski, 80, of Marlow Gardens, Southend, is
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Soccer: Southend United 0-0 Cambridge United (League Two)
Struggling Southend United are still searching for their first win of the season after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw against Cambridge at Roots Hall on Saturday. Heads I win - Drewe Broughton gets the better of this duel Picture: MAXINE CLARKE
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Review: Goldie Looking Chain, NME Stage
A late addition to the NME stage line-up, Newport rappers Goldie Looking Chain were one of the highlights of the V Festival. The 13 hip-hoppers from South Wales performed raps that show an in-depth knowledge of their genre and ensure they stop short of
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Review: The Delays, Music Choice
Don't let the angelic voice of lead singer Greg Gilbert fool you, the Delays can rock. The band showed as much during their headlining set on the Music Choice stage at the V Festival on Sunday. The mix of Gilbert's unique vocals with electro keyboard
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Review: The Scissor Sisiters, NME Stage
Watching the Scissor Sisters on the NME stage felt more like a West End musical than the mid-afternoon session at a festival. The queens of camp turned on the style and put in a performance that matched the glorious Sunday sunshine at the V Festival.
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Olympics: Mixed feelings for Claxton
Colchester's Sarah Claxton admitted having mixed feelings after her Olympic dream came to an end in Athens. The 24-year-old failed to qualify for the 100 metre hurdles semi-finals after finishing her heat in sixth spot, clocking 13.14 seconds. To guarantee
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V Festival: Pictures available from this year's festival
You've seen the bands, drunk the beer and got the T-shirts. Now you can get your hands on pictures of your favourite acts at this year's V Festival. Simply visit our Photosales site and you can order your favourite pictures from this year's festival.
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Boreham: Passenger dies in accident
A man has died after the car he was in collided with a road sign, split in half and threw passengers clear. Three men, all thought to be in their 20s, were in a red Rover 416 travelling down the on-slip to the A12 from the A138 at Boreham at about 2.15am
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V Festival: Picks of the Festival
Here www.vfestival.info reviewers pick their best bands from the festival. Don't forget you can give your views on this year's festival on our message boards Roger's picks of the festival Saturday - The Charlatans. The Mancunian band have been churning
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Basildon: Wheelers' ride for hospice
A publican and three regulars cycled from London to Brighton to raise £1,720 for St Luke's Hospice in Basildon. Thanks - the pub's Jim Orman and riders Ron Pike, Debra Murphy and Peter Nitka hand the cheque to Trudy Westmore-Cox Picture: MAXINE CLARKE
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Colchester: Mother is jailed
A mum has been jailed for failing to make sure her daughter attended school. Colchester magistrates jailed the north Essex woman - who cannot be named for legal reasons - for three months on Friday. The court heard she had persistently failed to engage
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Soccer: Arlesey 1-2 Great Wakering Rovers (Southern Division One East)
Striker Dan Trenkel brought his tally to three goals in two games as Wakering opened their Southern League Division One East win account. Arlesey had former Billericay man Andy Theodosiou in their line-up, but their hopes of a repeat of last season's
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V Festival: Buy pictures from this year's festival
You've seen the bands, drunk the beer and got the T-shirts. Now you can get your hands on pictures of your favourite acts at this year's V Festival. Simply visit our Photosales site and you can order your favourite pictures from this year's festival.
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Laindon: Debbie's microlight challenge
A kindhearted woman is planning to take to the skies to raise money for charity - even though she is petrified of flying. Nervous - Debbie Brownlie hates flying, but she will take a microflight to raise cash for charity Picture: ROB BROWNE Debbie Brownlie
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Billericay: Learn to be a top twitcher
Bird watchers and star gazers can find out about the best viewing equipment available during a special session next Thursday. The Hanningfield Reservior visitor centre in Hawkswood Road, Downham, is running an optics afternoon to advise enthusiasts on
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Review: Fountains of Wayne, NME Stage
Another impressive turn on the NME stage this afternoon was the New Jersey band 'Fountains of Wayne.' It's nice to see that the boys don't take themselves too seriously. They were introduced to the crowd as 'two time grammy losers.' Lines from the lead
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Shoebury: Fun day for kids
Young people in Shoebury have been learning about summer activities during a fun day. Tasty - James Brooks tucks into a hotdog Picture: MAXINE CLARKE Visitors to Shoeburyness Youth Centre, in Delaware Road, tried out a range of activities from making
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Review: Snow Patrol, V Stage
It must be a pretty strange sensation being in Snow Patrol right now. Having been steadily grafting since university all of a sudden someone's put a rocket under the band's musical career in the last 12 months. Their no strangers to the festival and have
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Review: Longview, NME Stage
If not the most polished stage performers indie rockers Longview are amongst the most endearing. In their Saturday evening slot on the Music Choice stage at the V Festival the band showed potential for life amongst the big boys. Lead singer Rob McVey
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Review: The Strokes, V Stage
All hail the man in black! Julian Casablancas has just swaggered his way onto stage and is about to give us the full rock 'n' roll treatment. In fact The Strokes seem a little out of sorts to start with. Maybe Julian's being laid back or just been enjoying
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Review: The Strokes, V Stage
All hail the man in black! Julian Casablancas has just swaggered his way onto stage and is about to give us the full rock 'n' roll treatment. In fact The Strokes seem a little out of sorts to start with. Maybe Julian's being laid back or just been enjoying
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Review: Groove Armada, JJB Arena
Groove Armada produced a quality set here at the JJB Arena in Chelmsford. The sound, lighting and visual crews should be applauded for producing some excellent graphics beamed onto a scream behind the stage. This complemented the music perfectly. 'I See
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Essex cashin on festival success
Colchester's annual county cricket festival is expected to yield a profit - despite losing more than two-and-a-half of the five days to monsoon rains. A greatly relieved Essex County Cricket Club chief exectutive Daivid East said, when paying tribute
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Soccer: Grays Athletic 4-0 Lewes (Conference South)
Striker Leroy Griffiths, making his first appearance of the season after suspension, maintained Grays' unbeaten run with all four goals. The goals all came in the second-half -- one from the penalty spot -- as the Sussex side lost their 100 per cent record
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Laindon: Kit car pair's lucky escape
A father and son have had a lucky escape after the kit car they were in flipped over. The pair were travelling in their metallic blue Cobra kit car in Mandeville Way, Laindon, when it span out of control, hit a lamp-post and overturned. Police, firefighters
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Olympics: Rower Bishop's a silver lady
Southend's Cath Bishop ended her rowing career on a high with an Olympic silver medal in Athens. She partnered Katherine Grainger to second place in the women's pairs final on Saturday morning, after a valiant battle with the defending Romanian champions
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Review: The Zutons, NME Stage
The Scouse songsters put in a performance of real enthusiasm here at V. It's refreshing to see a fresh young band who are really relishing the opportunity to play at a festival like this and seizing the opportunity to make a name for themselves. If only
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Southend: Rejected Amy gets the last exam laugh
Universities may be regretting their rejection of a Southend student after it emerged her A-level business studies result was one of the top five in the country. Fighting back - Amy Watkins with mum Frances Picture: ROB BROWNE Amy Watkins, 18, of Vicarage
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Review: Kings of Leon, NME Stage
The Kings of Leon are a rock band oozing talent and their headlining slot on the NME stage at the V Festival on Saturday was a chance to showcase it. The band started with note perfect performances of two of their biggest hits, 'Molly's Chambers' and
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Colchester: Incentives for new builders
The shortage of construction workers was underlined by Taylor Woodrow, one of Britain's biggest developers and parent company of Bryant Homes which built the Lark Rise housing complex in Colchester. Alec Luhaste, human resources director warned: "The
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Olympics: Go, go Deano!
Dean Macey has started his challenge for Olympic decathlon glory and is seventh after three events. He also had solid backing from Canvey Football Club. The Conference side is joining a host of well-wishers from south Essex anxious to see the decathlete
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Southend: Thousands enjoy carnival
An explosion of colour and noise mesmerised thousands as Southend carnival's spectacular parade wound its way along the seafront. Everything from witches and wizards to giant dancing flowers and butterflies showed their colours on the esplanade for the
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Review: The Strokes, V Stage
All hail the man in black! Julian Casablancas has just swaggered his way onto stage and is about to give us the full rock 'n' roll treatment. In fact The Strokes seem a little out of sorts to start with. Maybe Julian's being laid back or just been enjoying
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Rochford: Sporting people wanted
Sports Council is looking for more sports clubs and anyone else interested in sports and leisure to join its ranks. The aim of the voluntary group is to promote sport throughout the District. Anyone over 16 is invited to attend the next meeting, at the
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Benfleet: Disabled rail passenger wins fight for ramp
A disabled rail passenger has been promised a ramp after being forced to complain to a national watchdog over poor access at Benfleet station. Rail bosses wrote to Paul Liddicott, 30, of Canvey, and apologised for the delay in improving services. The
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Review: Kelis, JJB Arena
A packed JBB arena waited in vain for 40 minutes before Kelis finally appeared on stage. By then the crowd were booing and leaving in droves before the American star performed six songs including 'Milkshake' and 'Trick Me.' It was not until the end that
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Review: Dido, V Stage
Dido is one of those artists who divides music lovers. Some find that her songs and lyrics about love and relationships hit the right note while others prefer their music a bit meatier. Today we heard her perform some of her well known hits such as 'Life
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Chelmsford: Post workers sending aid to Eastern Europe
Chelmsford post workers are helping prepare a Royal Mail truck load of aid for Eastern Europe on September 10. The aid organised by the Communication Worker's Union in the East of england will leave Boreham post centre on the three week humanitarian mission
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Cricket: Essex beaten by rain
Essex's hopes of improving their lingering promotion prospects in the County Championship were dashed when the match with Durham at Colchester was abandoned. To add to the home side's frustrations, the weather on Saturday was the best of the four-day
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Rochford: Restored home must keep trade front
A building preservation trust which is restoring a derelict property in the centre of Rochford has been told it must keep a former shopfront, even though it will be a home in future. The block of three buildings in West Street had been in a rundown and
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Castle Point: Business as usual for council's boss
Castle Point's council boss was behind his desk today despite hinting he was set to resign. Chief executive Barry Rollinson told the Evening Echo it was "a possibility" he could resign from the post. Deputy council leader Colin Riley today insisted it
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Basildon: Plea to recycle your Yellow Pages
Basildon District Council's recycling team is urging residents living in Basildon, Wickford and Billericay to recycle their old Yellow Pages when the new edition is delivered in a few weeks. The council has made it easier for residents to recycle by placing
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Netball: Brownfield aims to make Commonwealth grade
Promising netball youngster Louisa Brownfield is a targeting a place in the 2006 Commonwealth Games after recently touring with the England national and under-21 squads. The Thundersley-based goal shooter, who attends SEEVIC college, produced a series
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Colchester: Armed robbery at store
Two armed robbers are being hunted by police after a shop manager was forced to hand over the takings from his safe. The 37-year-old boss of the Curry's store, at Tollgate in Colchester, was confronted by the two men as he left on Friday night to go home
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Rayleigh: Talks demanded on windmill lottery bid
Defiant councillors today demanded talks with the lottery fund bosses after a second bid for cash to revamp Rayleigh windmill was refused. Rayleigh Tory MP Mark Francois is to arrange a meeting between the Heritage Lottery Fund, councillors and the National
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Review: Keane, NME Stage
In the late-afternoon sun on the NME stage Sussex songsters Keane chilled-out the V Festival. With the majority of the crowd recovering from the rigours of a storming Faithless performance Keane provided the ultimate contrast. While Faithless' brand of
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Soccer: Maidenhead 0-3 Thurrock (Conference South)
Colin McBride's in-form side kept well in touch with the leaders with their second successive away win. Ex-West Ham and Southend United midfielder Lee Hodges put them on the victory trail after 33 minutes when, after receiving a pass from Kris Lee, he
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Laindon: 100 sign for bike ride
More than 100 bikers have signed up for the Essex Air Ambulance charity bike ride, which sets off from Laindon on Sunday, September 12. Participants will leave the Ford Dunton technical centre in Laindon at 11am and make their way to Harwich, where a
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Soccer: Carrick saga is near conclusion
Michael Carrick was set to officially become a Spurs player today after completing a medical at White Hart Lane. And the on-off transfer saga's imminent end is something of a relief to West Ham manager Alan Pardew, who can now concentrate on strengthening
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Great Bromley, Tiptree: Police renew appeals for witnesses of two crashes
Two crash victims who were at first thought to have suffered minor injuries are now in life-threatening conditions. The two men, hurt in separate collisions in Great Bromley and Tiptree, have both been taken to London hospitals for treatment. Police are
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Review: Groove Arrmada, JJB Arena
Groove Armada produced a quality set here at the JJB Arena in Chelmsford. The sound, lighting and visual crews should be applauded for producing some excellent graphics beamed onto a scream behind the stage. This complemented the music perfectly. 'I See
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Cricket: Openers blast Essex closer to League survival
Essex took a gigantic leap towards First Division survival when they saw off the challenge of fellow-struggles Kent by 35 runs in their totesport League clash at Colchester. It was a triumph built on the foundation of a tremendous opening partnership
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Review: Muse, V Stage
Muse started the week badly after bass player Chris Wolstenholme injured his hand in a fall while on tour in the US. Considering the fact that the band had a stand-in bass player for V, this was a good performance. The band members are all master musicians
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Essex: Mother is jailed
A mum has been jailed for failing to make sure her daughter attended school. Colchester magistrates jailed the north Essex woman - who cannot be named for legal reasons - for three months on Friday. The court heard she had persistently failed to engage
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Soccer: Parky blast at red card
Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson believes that referee Andy Hall lacked common sense when he gave Stephen Hunt a straight red card in the first minute of his first senior appearance. Former Southampton trainee Hunt made his U's debut when he came
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Review: The Thrills, V Stage
It's feel good pop time on the V Stage and Ireland's The Thrills deliver the goods. There's even a bit of patriotic support in the crowd as an Irish flag flies high throughout as the band launch into a set which includes much of the material from their
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Review: The Killers, NME Stage
Despite hailing from Las Vegas The Killers sound is much closer to home. This is understandable with the band counting Oasis and The Smiths as major influences and may explain why they got such a warm reception at V. The four-piece were led onto the NME
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Southend: Council chief rejects beach pollution signs
A senior councillor has rejected calls for signs on beaches across Southend warning about the possibility of increased water pollution in the sea after heavy rainfall. The Marine Conservation Society said permanent signs should be put up, advising swimmers
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Review: Chris's V Highlights
The highlight of Saturday has to be the Killers. The Las Vegas indie rock and rollers gave a set that hinted of big things to come. Sunday's top performers were the hip-hop crew from South Wales, Goldie Looking Chain. Their early afternoon show put a
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Soccer: Ipswich 3-1 Gillingham (Championship)
After a sluggish start, Ipswich Town produced a flash of brilliance to navigate their way back on the victory trail. Tommy Miller's lashed, precision-finish was eye-catching in itself. But the slick move which preceded it made the strike worthy of winning
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Soccer: Blues' Bentley curses his luck
Southend United midfielder Mark Bentley was left cursing the Shrimpers' luck after Steve Tilson's side continued their shot shy start to the new season on Saturday by drawing 0-0 with Cambridge at Roots Hall. The Seasiders wasted a succession of first
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Westcliff: Battle in drama course
Fledgling thespians can learn how to stage combat as part of a new drama course. The Class Act drama course will also include stage make-up, devising work and improvisation and will be tutored by professional actors. It takes place every Wednesday from
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Review: Muse, V Stage
Muse started the week badly after bass player Chris Wolstenholme injured his hand in a fall while on tour in the US. Considering the fact that the band had a stand-in bass player for V, this was a good performance. The band members are all master musicians
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Review: Roger's V Highlights
The highlight of Saturday - The Charlatans. The Mancunian band have been churning out consistently good music for 15 years - no mean achievement - and this performance had the best of the entire period. Sunday's top act were Groove Armada. The roof of
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Wivenhoe: Arts centre set for
A community arts centre looks set to get the go-ahead after years of campaigning. The Engine Shed scheme would see a former goods shed at Wivenhoe Rail Station car park converted into an arts centre offering a performance space, rehearsal rooms and gallery
