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Soccer: Action replay in trophy draw
Southend United will visit local rivals Colchester in the opening round of the LDV Vans Trophy. The Shrimpers reached the final of the competition at the Millennium Stadium last season after beating the U's 4-3 in a two-legged southern area final. And
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East Hanningfield: Bid to build up site for travellers
A group of travellers could soon have a permanent home a few miles from Wickford. Developers have put in a detailed planning application to house nine families in caravans on three surfaced plots on land opposite Alands Farm, Back Lane, East Hanningfield
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Soccer: King wary of 'Gulls for the title' talk
Gulls' boss Jeff King may be reticent to jump on the "Canvey for the title" bandwagon despite the 2-1 win at Exeter, but it is easy to see why some top soccer names are backing the Islanders for glory come next April. The way the visitors completely outclassed
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Clacton: Success at the airshow
More than 100,000 spectators were wowed by awesome aerobatics at Clacton Air Show. The two-day event has been hailed a high-flying success despite bad weather on the second day threatening to hold back the crowds. The display, which costs around £80,000
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Essex: Lorry crash on M25
A man was recovering in the hospital following a crash on the M25. Two articulated lorries collided between junction 27 and 28 on Saturday morning. The driver of the blue lorry, a 43-year-old from Coventry, sustained injuries to his head, arms and legs
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Basildon, Southend: Two more post offices close
The Post Office has announced that two more post offices in Southend and one in Basildon will close permanently. These come on top of an earlier announced closure of six post offices in Southend in September and one in Basildon at the end of the month
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Chelmsford: Music lovers brave the mud
It's not called spectacular for nothing. The 2004 Chelmsford Spectacular started and finished with a bang, with chart toppers The Sugababes headlining the opening night of the annual event. Supported by Tyler James, Big Brovaz and former Fame Academy
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Colchester: Thieves took a shower
Burglars took a shower and cooked food after smashing a window to get into a Colchester home. And in a second break-in, intruders left gas switched on after fleeing with £1,500 worth of valuables from a house. The first crime was reported in Standard
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Soccer: Yeading 3-1 Billericay Town (Ryman Premier)
Billericay suffered their first Ryman Premier defeat of the season as they went down to a Yeading side who, with this success, took over from the New Lodge outfit at the top of the table. With experienced striker Bradley Allen joining midfielder Gavin
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Soccer: Thurrock 2-2 Newport County (Conference South)
Thurrock were denied a win when their Welsh visitors equalised on 90 minutes through Darren Jones. After chances at both ends Thurrock took the lead late in the first-half through Tresor Kandol's penalty after a foul on Cliff Aku-rang. But Newport equalised
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Soccer: Exeter City 0-1 Canvey Island (Conference)
Never mind Grecian 2000 - it could well be the year 3,000 before Exeter City are ready to reclaim their Football League status if their pathetic first-half display game is anything to go by. Home boss Eamonn Dolan was right on the ball when he described
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Southend: Abduction attempt on two girls
Two teenage girls were set to be interviewed by police today over claims that a man tried to abduct them. The girls - aged 13 and 14 - said they were grabbed by a man who tried to drag them into his car, but both managed to free themselves from his grip
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Credit card jobs axed
Credit card workers were today reeling from the news that 80 jobs are to go. Staff at First Data Europe in Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, have been offered voluntary redundancy in an attempt to avoid compulsory cuts. A spokeswoman for the credit card
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West Mersea: Men try bank note bamboozle
Would-be thieves tried to bamboozle shop staff by asking for bank notes with certain serial numbers. But despite trying three places, all in West Mersea, each attempt failed. First they tried Underwoods in Kingsland Road, followed by the Co-op in Bardfield
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Soccer: Frustrated fans get Pardew sympathy
West Ham manager Alan Pardew was full of understanding after his team were jeered by fans on their way to a narrow home win over Burnley. The new season has seen attendances fall at Upton Park, while the team has frequently been on the receiving end of
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Brightlingsea: Head in anger at admissions ruling
A headteacher has accused the Government of acting like Big Brother over admissions policies. Terry Creissen, head at Brightlingsea's Colne Community School, has spoken out following the decision by the schools adjudicator to uphold an objection against
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Cricket: Leigh-on-Sea 203-5 Hutton 204-5 (Essex League Division Two)
Leigh sunk to another defeat away at Hutton in a closely fought tussle. Having won the toss and deciding to bat, Leigh finished on 203-5 with skipper Mick Goodman scoring a stylish 68. Simon Burch also chipped in with a fine 44 but the total proved a
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Cricket: Stanford-le-Hope 114 Woodford Wells 116-1(Essex League Division Two)
Bottom of the table Stanford suffered a comprehensive defeat at high flying Woodford Wells. Batting first, Stanford were bowled out for a lowly 114 - with Woodford bowler Gary Gease taking five wickets for only 29 runs. His heroics were repeated by the
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Soccer: Ace Bent's candid on future with Blues
Darren Bent today admitted he is in a 'win-win' situation with regards to his possible transfer to Charlton Athletic. Ipswich Town rejected a £3 m bid on Friday but the Addicks are rumoured to be preparing an improved offer, thought to be in the region
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Cricket: Woodford Green 192 Benfleet 112 (Essex League Division Three)
Woodford Green made the most of their chase for the championship with this 80-run win over Benfleet. The hosts put Woodford in on a wet wicket but Weeks (33) and Emmanuel (35) took them to 51-0 after eight overs. Ali (28) and Roberts (36) then continued
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Canvey: Police help clear jetty of divers
Coastguards have praised police actions to stop trespassers creating havoc along the Canvey seafront. They said police had deterred youngsters from using the Occidental jetty, near Hole Haven, as a diving board. A warning was issued by officers at the
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Tendring: Plans to oppose phone mast bid
Residents are preparing to fight plans to put up a phone mast in their area. A public meeting is being arranged to discuss it. Pierre Oxley, chairman of the St Paul's Residents' Association and a Tendring councillor, has received a pre-application consultation
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Westcliff: Care home's wheelchair push to raise funds
Indiana Jones and Al Capone joined a group of sprightly pensioners as they set off to raise money for an old people's home. Dressed to impress - Dorothy Orme cuts the ribbon to start the charity wheelchair push Picture: ANNA LUKALA Elderly locals put
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Cricket: Wickford 293-1 dec Walthamstow 201-8 (Essex League Division One)
A superb record-breaking unbeaten knock of 204 from Aussie star Kim Beazleigh confirmed Wickford as champions of the Shepherd and Neame Essex League First Division. It is a second successive promotion as title holders for Matthew Bate's men following
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Soccer round-up: U's keep up pressure at the top
Colchester United maintained their challenge at the top of League One with a 4-1 win over Doncaster at Layer Road on Saturday. Goals from Craig Fagan, Gavin Johnson, Greg Halford and a spectacular free- kick from Joe Keith gave the U's all three points
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Cricket: Bowler Kaneria edges closer to signing
Danish Kaneria will be pulling on an Essex sweater again next summer. That is the firm belief of Essex officials as the current campaign draws to a close. Although other counties are believed to be interested in signing the Pakistan legspinner he is belived
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Southend: D-Day looming over one-way streets bid
Violent standoffs between angry motorists in one of Southend's most crowded areas should soon be a thing of the past, following plans to be considered by councillors on Wednesday. The traffic and parking committee will be asked to approve proposals that
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Corringham: Drugs killed husband
Drug abuse claimed the life of househusband and father-of-three Garry Waple, an inquest was told. Mr Waple, 32, from Giffords Cross Avenue, Corringham, had been a househusband for three years and started using cocaine about two years ago. On May 7, his
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Soccer: Bristol Rovers 2-1 Southend United (League Two)
A late James Hunt volley saw struggling Southend United crash to a disappointing 2-1 defeat at high flying Bristol Rovers on Friday evening. Frustration - Mark Gower reacts to missing an opportunity as Southend's search for a win continues Picture: LUAN
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Laindon: Cabbies' hope for bus lane
Taxi drivers could be using a bus lane in Laindon within two weeks. Cabbies complained while work was being carried out on the Five Links estate, the diversion would cost passengers an extra £1.50, unless drivers were allowed to use the bus lane in Laindon
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Mistley, Wix: Man dies as car hits tree
A man died when his car hit a tree. The 34-year-old, of Mistley, was driving a Vauxhall Vectra between Wrabness and Bradfield on the B1352 when his car left the road Emergency services went to the scene close to Spinnel's Farm at Wix shortly after the
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Cricket: Old Southendian 188 Epping 189-6 (Essex League Division Three)
Old Boys skipper Chris Bunce was fuming after his side suffered a four-wicket defeat in their last game of the season at Southchurch Park. "We were pathetic, apart from one player, Alan Lucas, who scored a century," said Bunce. "We were really doing well
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Basildon: Trapped workers rescued
Two workmates have been hailed heroes for saving their pals' lives when a steel container crashed down on them. Dave Binyon and Malcolm Whitmore leaped into action when the container fell onto their two colleagues, trapping both by their legs on Friday
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Soccer: Great Wakering Rovers 0-1 Maldon Town (Southern Division One East)
Wakering will have to show big improvement on this display if they are to progress beyond the opening stages of both the FA Cup and FA Trophy. Heat is on - Great Wakering's Danny Heale races for the ball against Maldon Picture: ANNA LUKALA They come up
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Basildon: Credit card jobs axed
Credit card workers were today reeling from the news that 80 jobs are to go. Staff at First Data Europe in Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, have been offered voluntary redundancy in an attempt to avoid compulsory cuts. A spokeswoman for the credit card
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South Woodham Ferrers: Trader concern at parking problems
Radical measures, including paid-for-parking and competition from chain stores, are needed to revive South Woodham's ailing town centre, claims the chairman of the town's business association. Nick Thurston, owner of Thurston Sports in Baron Road, said
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Soccer: Twin target for Johnson
Gavin Johnson is ready to fire Colchester United ever nearer to the Coca-Cola League One promotion play-offs and hopefully earn himself an extended contract. The 33-year-old, currently operating on a six-month deal, netted his third goal in as many games
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Soccer: Colchester United 4-1 Doncaster Rovers (League One)
Colchester's hot-shots taught their Doncaster counterparts a big lesson in finishing as they took full advantage of almost everything that came their way. Under the cosh for the first 15 minutes, the U's suddenly hit their newly-promoted League One rivals
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Cricket: Hadleigh and Thundersley 182-8 Hornchurch 186-6 (Essex League Division One)
Having been relegated from the Premier at the end of last season, skipper Devang Gandhi has ensured Hadleigh will retain their Division One status. The captain hit the latest in a long line of outstanding knocks, 106, for the John Burrows Ground side
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Cricket: Westcliff 160 Hainault and Clayhall 161-2 (Premier Division)
Defeat by Hainault ensured that Westcliff go into their final match of the season next Saturday with their Premier Division status still very much in doubt. John Harrison - in action for Westcliff Picture: ROB BROWNE Their opponents this weekend took
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Basildon: A no-go zone for rowdy boozers
Police and council chiefs have continued their crackdown on anti-social behaviour by introducing Basildon's second designated alcohol-free zone. The newly-opened zone, in Felmores, follows a similar zone opened in Billericay town centre earlier this year
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Stanway: Boss spends 17 hours at top of tower for charity
Shattered Allan Matthews ended a David Blaine-style charitychallenge and vowed 'never again'. Gruelling - Alan Matthews during his 17-hour charity stint Picture: STEVE BRADING The Ridgeons boss was left with sore feet after spending 17 gruelling hours
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Soccer: Adam - We didn't deserve to lose
Southend United centre back Adam Barrett claimed the Shrimpers had suffered another undeserved defeat following Friday night's 2-1 reverse at table-topping Bristol Rovers. Crest of a wave - Adam Barrett points to his Southend crest after equalising for
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Soccer: Rotherham 0-2 Ipswich Town (Championship)
Ipswich Town have developed an encouraging habit winning points when far from their best. The Blues are yet to fire on all cylinders this campaign but, impressively, have already pocketed ten points from their opening five games. Town did what they had
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Soccer: West Ham United 1-0 Burnley (Championship)
If titles are won by grinding out victories with poor performances, West Ham should feel confident of lifting honours this season. Once again the Hammers produced a performance which fully justified the 14,000 empty Upton Park seats before seeing Adam
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Leigh: Hunt for woodland pervert
A teenage girl ran from a woods in shock after a man exposed himself and performed a lewd act in front of her. The 19-year-old was walking her dog through Belfairs Woods, Leigh, when a man shouted to her and asked her to come over. When she turned to
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Stansted: 14 fire crews fight airport building blaze for 3 hours
Staff were evacuated when intense heat and smoke took hold at a Stansted Airport building. Firefighters from across the county fought the blaze for three hours at Alpha Flight Services in Long Border Road yesterday while facing the risk of the building
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Hullbridge: Inferno wrecks classic 1949 MG
A businessman told how he was launched 10ft across a yard while trying in vain to save his 55-year-old classic car from being destroyed by fire. In ruins - Trevor Matthews with his gutted business and classic MG Picture: MAXINE CLARKE Devastated Trevor
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Tiptree: Man attacks young boy
Police are hunting a man who dragged a young boy across the ground before running off in an unprovoked attack. The eight-year-old had been playing with friends in Tiptree on Thursday night, just before the assault. At about 8.30pm, he made his way down
