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Essex: Marine police step up terror patrols
Armed police are to patrol the south Essex coastline as part of increased counter-terrorism measures, it was revealed today. Gun-toting officers in body armour will become a familiar sight over the rest of the summer as daytrippers enjoy the rest of the
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Billericay: 'School' bar allays fears that it is about to close
Fears that a popular theme bar could soon close have been scotched. Quilters Bar and Restaurant, in Laindon Road, Billericay, attracts hundreds of revellers every week to the former Victorian schoolhouse building for dining, drinking and major sporting
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Cricket: Basildon 266-2 Old Brentwood 156 (Essex League Divsion Three)
Basildon & Pitsea romped to a 90-run win over Old Brentwoods. Frank McLeod (135no) and Kiran Sangani (106no) led the way as the new towner reached 266-2 at Mopsies Park. Then Sangani (4-24) and Michael Gray (3-35) ripped into the Old Boys' batsmen
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Frinton, Walton: Shop-a-vandal scheme begins
Seaside residents are being asked to shop a vandal. Specially-designed witness forms are being given to householders and shopkeepers at Frinton and Walton as part of the council-led crackdown. They are being asked to fill in details of anti-social incidents
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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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Rayleigh: Abandoned project probe by auditors
Auditors at a south Essex council are asking for more information about money spent on a big project which was abandoned. Sources at Rayleigh Town Council say the independent firm that checks the council's annual accounts wants information on the controversial
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Cricket: Westcliff 231-9 Saffron Walden 235-7 (Premier Division)
Despite eventually losing to champions elect Saffron Walden, Westcliff put forward a spirited display and now look good bets to retain their Premier Division status. They are currently fourth from bottom, 23 clear of penultimate club Shenfield and a decent
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Tiptree: Stone me! Peter rocked by out-of-this-world find
A mystery rock which might have crossed outer space has landed in the garden of an Essex home. Close encounter - Peter Healey examines the mystery rock, believed to be a meteorite, which landed in his graden during a storm. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK The small
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Chelmsford: Hospital radio station plans 40th anniversary reunion
Hospital Radio Chelmsford, (HRC), which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, is seeking former members to come to a reunion party to be held at St Johns Hospital in Chelmsford. All those who have played a part in HRC's history are asked to make
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Clacton, Frinton: Hearty cheer for climber
A friend of a teenager who died suddenly is on top of the world. Well, nearly. Nick Bareham scaled Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, to help raise money for CRY Cardiac Risk in the Young. He and his friends raised £1,800 and they are
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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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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. Divine Comedy Simply visit our Photosales site and you can order your favourite pictures from this year's
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Hadleigh: Garden to delight the senses
The joys of the garden can now be experienced by blind and disabled people at a specially designed plot unveiled at the weekend. Touch of beauty - Peggy Glover visits the new garden Picture: ANNA LUKALA Opened by Castle Point mayor Wendy Goodwin, the
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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. Crowds watch Jamie Cullum He's got the voice, and the moves - charging about the stage and at one point nearly jumping on his
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South Woodham Ferrers: Youth centre shuts after poor attendance
Poor attendance rates have forced South Woodham's Starz Youth Centre to shut its doors for the rest of the school holidays. Cllr Jim Barnett said it wasn't worth staff opening up because few youngsters had been turning up on the town council run nights
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Crays Hill: Family's grief for slim op Hayley
The heartbroken family of a young woman who died after surgery to help her lose weight today told of their grief. Hayley Caunter, 22, had an op to make her stomach smaller, but died weeks later from blood poisoning. Her devastated aunt, Claire Cook, who
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Southend: Euro cash aids unit for carers
A £10,000 European cash grant will help a carers' organisation to continue running its helpline, drop-in services and support projects. Happy - Angela Callaghan, the carers forum's development officer Picture: MAXINE CLARKE The Southend Carers Forum was
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South Essex: Ashford Cup bid woe for Group 6
Group Six's bid to win the Ashford Cup for the first time since 1969 ended in failure. Bowlers from the group, which covers Southend, Rochford, Castle Point and the eastern part of Basildon districts, lost their final match for the county silverware 4
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Cricket: Leigh 136 Old Parkonians 137-2 (Essex League Division Two)
Leigh collapsed to an emphatic eight-wicket reverse against Old Parkonians. Having been put into bat, Leigh were looking good at 110/2 before losing eight wickets for just 26 runs. The target of 137 was easily reached by the hosts, who lost just two wickets
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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. Kings of Leon - they quite simply rocked The band started with note perfect performances of two of their
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Review: The Killers, NME Stage
Despite hailing from Las Vegas The Killers sound is much closer to home. Soulful - Killers at V 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
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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. Wowing the crowds - Dido Today we heard her perform some of her well
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Soccer: Fitzgerald looks to halt Town
Scott Fitzgerald is on a mission to end Ipswich Town's progress in the Carling Cup tonight. The Brentford defender and former Colchester United skipper travels to Portman Road in the first round of the competition with the aim of shutting out last season's
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Essex: Cautious approval for police call centre plan
Essex Police have taken the first steps towards a new, multi-million pound call centre, which lets people know details of arrests and convictions resulting from their information. Essex Police Authority, meeting behind closed doors yesterday, gave the
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Burnham: Tim's boats win the gold
The boats which carried British sailors to Olympic gold were built by a world-renowned Burnham-based boatmakers. The vessels of Athens Olympics gold medallists Ben Ainslie and Shirley Robertson and her crew were both constructed by Devoti Sailing. Former
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Cricket: Benfleet 186-9 Old Southendian 130-8 (Essex League Divsion Three)
Old Southendian held out to secure a draw in their match with Benfleet at Southchurch Park. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat. Benfleet's batsmen showed more application this week with the runs being spread around. Paul Tremain (41) led the
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Colchester: Holy cow! - New plan to mow park lawn
A cash-strapped council is bringing in a team of lawn-mooers to trim their grass-cutting bills. Grass-guzzling cows are making a comeback at Gosbecks archeological park in Colchester to keep the undergrowth under control. The money-saving munchers are
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Soccer: Cousins returns after ban
Billericay Town have summer signing from Heybridge Swifts, Neil Cousins, available for tonight's Ryman Premier visit to Wealdstone. Cousins, whose pre-season appearances were topped by a hat-trick in the win over Grays, has completed a three-match ban
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Cricket: Ardleigh Green 218-8 Billericay 213-9 (Essex League Division Two)
Billericay put up a brave fight against already promoted Ardleigh Green but finished just six runs short of securing an unexpected victory as the match was drawn. Batting first, Ardleigh Green declared on 218-8 with Billericay's Danny Pryke taking five
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Cricket: Southend 153 Epping 156-6 (Essex League Divsion Three)
Southend lost by four wickets after their batting gamble failed to pay off. The seasiders struggled for runs on a wet pitch, with only Numan Khan (40) and Chris Chambers (32) prospering as Southend batted 66 overs. The visitors claimed early victims through
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Southend: Firefighters practice anti-terrorism drill
Southend's most senior firefighter will help co-ordinate a "decontamination" operation surrounding a mock terrorist chemical attack on Essex. The exercise on Wednesday will be part of a training day for the county's fire chiefs to ensure they are ready
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Soccer: Miller silences critics
Goal hero Tommy Miller admitted it was nice to silence Ipswich Town's critics after brushing aside Cardiff City. The Blues roared back after last week's setback at Derby County to triumph 3-1 at Portman Road on Saturday. And, reflecting on his side's
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Colchester: We're hoping shop is not for the chop
Customers are rallying round the oldest barber's shop in Colchester, which fears it may be a casualty of the St Botolph's regeneration plan. Cut it out - barber Adrian Swaisland with MP Bob Russell, who has joined the fight to save Welhams barbers' shop
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Olympics: Macey's medal hopes fade
Decathlete Dean Macey's dream of a medal has almost ended after a disappointing performance in the pole vault. The Canvey Islander began the eighth event of the competition in fourth place overall but could only manage a leap of 4.40m, 40cm below his
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Southend: Plea to shoppers after 'sex attack on girl'
Police are appealing to shoppers who may have seen a man sexually assault a schoolgirl in Southend's town centre to come forward. The man is said to have walked up to a group of teenagers outside Argos in Victoria Plaza and begun a lewd conversation with
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Southend: Pier fish find scales new heights
A brightly coloured tropical fish normally found in the Mediterranean was caught by a fisherman off Southend Pier. The exotic rainbow wrasse, which has a green body with yellow stripes running down its back and red fins, was found at the weekend. It is
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Colchester: Pay deal agreed for council staff
Staff at Colchester Council are to receive a three per cent wage increase this year. Council chiefs have been holding talks with union leaders to hammer out a deal. The locally-agreed pay award will be backdated to the beginning of April. The increase
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Soccer: Edwards calls for 1993 repeat
Southend United defender Andy Edwards is hoping for another memorable victory over West Ham tonight as the Shrimpers visit Upton Park for the opening round of the Carling Cup. Andy Edwards - reckons a win tonight would kickstart the Blues' season Picture
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V Festival: Picks of the Festival
Here www.vfestival.info reviewers pick their best bands from the festival. Soulful - Killers at V 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
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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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Cricket: Colchester 246-9 Wickford 219-9 (Essex League Division One)
Despite suffering a rare off day when they took on mid-table Colchester and East Essex, Wickford are still odds-on to win promotion to the Premier Division as champions. The Division One leaders are 18 points clear of Hornchurch, who are almost certain
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Castle Point: Early retirement for council chief
Chief executive of Castle Point Council Barry Rollinson is to take early retirement after 16 years in the post. Mr Rollinson, 54, of Warren Road, Leigh, hinted last week he may leave his post. He spoke after an Audit Commission report gave the authority
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Colchester: Man enters burning building in search
A hero risked his life climbing into a blazing flat as flames wrecked a bedroom Aftermath - the blackened balcony doors of the flat today. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK Allan Froggatt was in a pub near the fire, in Maria Court in the Hythe area of Colchester,
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Colchester: Express indignation as firm gets location wrong
Put-out residents can't find words to Express their indignation. Store opening - Mayor and mayoress of Colchester John and Shelagh Bouckley receive a £500 cheque for their charity from shop manager Wendy Swift, helped by Lisa Nash, left, and Shirley Tibbs
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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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Olympics: Macey still in touch
Dean Macey, competing in the decathlon, has thrown a personal best of 48.34m in the discus. The Canvey Islander fell back to seventh despite a good 14.56 seconds in the sprint hurdles, the first event of the day. But his discus attempt moved him back
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Essex: Man banned from entering county
A man has been banned from entering Essex and sent to prison after he was convicted of harassing two women in Braintree. John Collins was served the restraining order, which will last until further notice, at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court yesterday Collins
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Hockley: Skipper tells of man's death fall
The captain of a historic tall ship has spoken of the moment a passenger fell to his death. A 75-year-old man from Hockley died in the accident on Dutch clipper the Albatros near Maplin Sands while on a sailing trip on the Thames estuary. He was climbing
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Soccer: Stockley targets more cup exploits
Sam Stockley, a hero of Colchester United's marathon League and cup exploits last season, is ready to sweat blood for the cause again. The attacking full-back appeared in a staggering 58 of the U's 61 outings last term. And, looking ahead to tonight's
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Soccer: Divided loyalties for coach Heffer
Tonight's Carling Cup clash between West Ham and Southend United is a special night for Hammers' youth coach Paul Heffer. Tes Bramble - back in the Southend squad for tonight's match after serving a three-game ban Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY For the match re-unites
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Castle Point: Gas firm to meet councillors and public
Representatives from a gas company wishing to store a potentially explosive substance on Canvey are to meet Castle Point councillors and residents. Calor Gas has revealed it is interested in storing liquefied natural gas (LNG) at its premises in Thames
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Basildon: Consultation over licences shake up
Pubs, clubs and restaurants are among more than 500 organisations being asked their views on a new licensing strategy which could affect everyone in the district. Basildon Council is clearing the way to take control of licensing next February. To prepare
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Cricket: Orsett 186-9 Hadleigh 130 (Essex League Division One)
Orsett are making a brave late challenge to escape Division One relegation. Their victory over Hadleigh and Thundersley on Saturday was the second on the spin - previously they'd won only two all season - and they now have realistic hopes of avoiding
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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. Stunning - Muse Considering the fact that the band had a stand-in bass player for V, this was a good performance. The band members are
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Canvey: Drive-through for fast food slows cars
The opening of a new KFC fast food drive-through on Canvey saw traffic grind to a halt as hungry residents queued for more than an hour to sample its wares. The traffic-stopping moment came as the facility, in High Street, opened for business yesterday
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Soccer: Keeper Gay starts for Braintree
Braintree Town chief George Borg was unrepentant after axing keeper Paul Rutherford for new signing Danny Gay. Former Southend United stopper Gay has replaced Rutherford as the Iron's number one and Borg said: "Ruthers is a good keeper, but I couldn't
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Woodham Mortimer: Battle is over in war games plan
War games using replica weapons will not be taking place in a mid-Essex wood. People power prevailed at a Maldon District Council planning meeting last night when Ultimate Wargames's proposal to launch Airsoft at Thriftwood in Woodham Mortimer, near Maldon
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Southend: Burglars strike at SUFC for fifth time
Southend United were today counting the cost of yet another break-in - the fifth in the past month. Last Thursday the club installed £2,500 worth of CCTV cameras to deter the criminals but when staff turned up to work yesterday they discovered they had
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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. Kings of Leon - they quite simply rocked The band started with note perfect performances of two of their
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Soccer: Hammers' kids are all right for Pards
West Ham boss Alan Pardew will turn to his young guns in tonight's Carling Cup tie - but insists he is taking the competition seriously. And he won't be underestimating the challenge posed by Southend, even though the Blues lie close to the foot of League
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Essex: Police hold fire on CS sprays
Essex Police were today holding fire after a review of CS sprays used to incapacitate criminals said they should be withdrawn. A report published today in the Emergency Medicine Journal suggested the sprays could be far more harmful than originally thought
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Review: Pink, V Stage
Pink put in an impressive performance at the V Festival in Chelmsford today. Bad girl - but Pink certainly didn't cause any trouble for the crowds at V Wearing a fetching pink top and gold baseball cap she sung some of her top hits such as 'Trouble' '
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Nayland: Armed raiders rob village post office
Police are hunting armed robbers who held up a post office in Nayland today. Robbers armed with what appeared to be a shotgun and a baton raided the village post office at 9.30am. It is believed three men entered the post office, in High Street, Nayland
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Brightlingsea: This one is no joke... will you marry me?
Heard the one about the comic who proposed to his girlfriend at the end of a 24-hour stage show It was no joke when Mark Watson popped the question to 23-year-old Brightlingsea girl Emily Howes at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival today. The stand-up comic
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South Essex: Firefighters free A128 crash driver
Firefighters cut a 64-year-old woman from her car after a three vehicle crash on the A128 near Orsett. Emergency - the injured driver is lifted out of her car after the roof was cut off Picture: ESSEX AMBULANCE SERVICE Emergency services arrived to find
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South Essex: Women run up a £222,000 boost
The dedicated women of south Essex have managed to raise at least £222,000 for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life. A staggering 400,000 women nationwide completed the race, which was held at 150 venues across the country, exceeding the expected figure
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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. Crowds watch Jamie Cullum He's got the voice, and the moves - charging about the stage and at one point nearly jumping on his
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Soccer: Keith wants a repeat for Cup clash
Joe Keith is hoping it will be a case of deja vu when Colchester United kick-off their Carling Cup campaign against Cheltenham Town at Layer Road tonight. The former West Ham trainee netted the opening goal that set the U's on the road to victory over
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Soccer: Tilly - We don't fear Hammers
Blues boss Steve Tilson is urging his side not to be scared of taking on West Ham United at Upton Park tonight. The Shrimpers have made a stuttering start to life in League Two but Tilson is urging Southend to give their all against their London rivals
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Soccer: Minton ruled out by fractured foot
Canvey Island's hopes of making an impact in their first Nationwide Conference season were rocked today when star playmaker Jeff Minton was ruled out of action for the next 10 weeks with a broken foot. Out of action - Canvey's Jeff Minton faces a long
