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Southend: Drugs runner jailed for Ecstasy supply
A man who worked as a runner for two drug barons has been jailed for 21 months. Kay Cee, 27, distributed drugs from a flat in Coleman Street, Southend, for his two employers and handed over Ecstasy tablets in telephone boxes. Cee stayed at the flat and
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Southend: Roger's letter blitz in car park protest
A man on a mission posted dozens of letters to every Southend councillor - urging them to vote against plans for a multi-storey car park at Southend's Kursaal centre. Roger Exell - opposed to the Kursaal car park Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL Roger Exell,
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Southend, Essex: Town bobby is now county's CID boss
A former Southend detective has been appointed new head of criminal investigations for Essex Police. As head of Essex CID, Det Chief Supt Wil Kennedy will be in charge of counter-terrorism, covert operations, plus pursuing organised criminal gangs and
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Braintree: Flora friends ready to run
Two friends from Braintree will be putting on their running shoes and hot-footing it across London's Hyde Park to raise money for charity. Kim Cureton, 33, of London Road, will be running the Flora Light Challenge with her friend Christine Hart, 38, on
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Vange: Abi on key to be a big star
Abigail Stephenson may only be 11 years old, but she is already well on the way to becoming the next Beyonce! The youngster of Great Mistley, Vange, has just returned from a holiday at Butlins, in Minehead, where she scooped first prize in two singing
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Essex: Recruits boost paramedics by a third in a year
The number of paramedics and ambulance crews responding to emergency calls in Essex has risen by nearly a third in just 12 months, it has been revealed. The service is in tip-top condition to cope with a surge in 999 calls thanks to another batch of 21
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Southend: Fury at Post Office closures
An MP has hit out at Royal Mail after the closures of two more post offices were announced. Despite many calls to keep them open, the branch on the corner of Chase Road and Southchurch Road, and second branch on Southchurch Road in Southend will shut
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Colchester: Car show a big success
Crowds of people turned out to watch a popular classic car show which was raising money for charity. Classic cars - Lucy Hill, 7, polishes the headlight of a Triumph Herald. Picture: STEVE BRADING (38019-c) The event was set up by Colchester Lions and
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Braintree: Firms warned after spate of break-ins
Businesses in the Braintree area are being told to take extra precautions following a spate of burglaries. Police crime reduction adviser Geoff Butler said since the beginning of the year, firms in Braintree and Uttlesford had been broken into and had
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North Essex: Greens attack A120 'secrets'
Environmental campaigners have called for greater openness in the planning of a new dual carriageway. A year ago the Transport Secretary said "yes" to a £200 million project to upgrade the A120 to dual carriageway between Braintree and the A12 at Marks
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Braintree: Support for new hockey clubhouse
Sport England has given its seal of approval to Braintree Hockey Club's ambitous plans to build a £500,000 new clubhouse and re-surface its all weather pitch. The club's proposal to trade-off part of its Bocking Church Street site to developers Weston
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Colchester: Parking blitz threat to B and B
Award-winning bed and breakfast landlady Wendy Anderson is threatening to shut up shop after the latest car parking blitz. Traffic wardens freely dispensed tickets as they blitzed cars parked on one side of Roman Road, Colchester, yesterday. They could
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Colchester: Safety bus for nightlife?
Boozed-up or injured revellers in Colchester could soon be given refuge on a double-decker bus The haven for nightlife casualties would roll into the town centre on Friday and Saturday nights. It would be staffed by first aiders, counsellors and looked
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Witham: Trolley good race!
On your marks... get set... go! No, they're not off their trolleys - it's all in the name of charity About 30 elderly residents of Whitehall Court sheltered accommodation in Witham took part in a day of fun races to raise money for Great Ormond Street
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Soccer: Parky's down to the bare bones
Phil Parkinson blamed lethargy, injury and illness for Colchester United's lack-lustre Bank Holiday Monday defeat at Hartlepool. The north-easterners won 2-1 at Victoria Park, Colchester's goal coming from a Joe Keith free-kick in the dying seconds, and
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Samuel 'Harry' Weir
I am trying to find out information about my grandfather. Born in Dublin he moved to the Ilford area from Belfast and lived there between 1959 and c.1982 when he died. He lived with Molly in Romford Road, near Valentine Park for some of this time. He
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Andrew Fisher
I am hoping to contact Andrew Fisher who was a good friend who tried to contact me two years ago. The last area that Andrew was staying was in Burnham. He would be around the 40 age now, his birthday would have been on 27th August 2004. If anyone has
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Colchester: Travellers' site location chosen
A controversial travellers' site is set to be built on land east of Severalls Lane. Colchester Council's cabinet will be asked to approve the council-owned site, one of three shortlisted, and to recommend it to Essex County Council. There has been extensive
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North Essex: Greens attack A120 'secrets'
Environmental campaigners have called for greater openness in the planning of a new dual carriageway. A year ago the Transport Secretary said "yes" to a £200 million project to upgrade the A120 to dual carriageway between Braintree and the A12 at Marks
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Ann Day (nee Payne)
Would like to make contact with Ann an old school friend. We left school in Stockwell, London in 1954/55. I was a bridesmaid at her wedding to Ron in 1959. She had two daughters, one born 1960 and the other about 1962. My E-Mail is : cemhlm@ntlworld.com
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Canvey: Ruth's dirty loo petition
A grandmother is so disgusted by the state of the toilets in a Southend park she has started a campaign to get them cleaned up. Disgusted - Ruth Chapman with her petition protesting about Priory Park's toilets Picture: ROB BROWNE Ruth Chapman, 58, of
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Soccer: Hartlepool 2-1 Colchester United (Coca-Cola League One)
Joe Keith crashed in the goal of the game - but it was too little too late to prevent Colchester United from suffering their second CocaCola League One defeat of the season. Eifion Williams and Adam Boyd had already put Hartlepool on the winning trail
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Margaret (Maggie) Rogers
I am looking for Margaret Rogers - I only know her maiden name. "Maggie" lived at Lower Farm, Steeple Road, Mayland. I know it has been a long time and I also made the wrong decision in 1969. It was the mistake of my life and I knew as soon as I set eyes
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Canvey: Woman's plea to cut off ring
Firefighters were forced to cut a ring off a woman's finger yesterday. The unusual request happened at Canvey fire station yesterday. Canvey firefighter Andy Bicknell said: "This tends to happen five or six times a year as we are closer than the A and
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Mistley: Heart op boy says thanks
A toddler has taken part in a fundraising event to thank the hospital which saved his life. Brave Mitchel Cooper, 2, underwent major heart surgery in London. He has now been been given the all-clear. Members of his family and friends joined in a sponsored
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Essex: £9m roadworks on the way
A £9m scheme to resurface the A12 in Essex is due to start in September. The work, which will begin on September 20 and last for approximately three months, will provide a quieter and safer road surface for the benefit of drivers and residents. The major
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Colchester: Parking blitz threat to B and B
Award-winning bed and breakfast landlady Wendy Anderson is threatening to shut up shop after the latest car parking blitz. Traffic wardens freely dispensed tickets as they blitzed cars parked on one side of Roman Road, Colchester, yesterday. They could
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South Essex: Protect that garden shed
Police are advising south Essex residents about how to turn vulnerable garden sheds into mini-fortresses as thieves continue to enjoy easy pickings while summer lasts. The humble garden shed has increasingly become a hunting ground for thieves as security
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Colchester: Almshouses up for sale
Two historic almshouses have been put up for sale as they are no longer suitable for elderly people. The properties, which are situated at the end of a row of ten almshouses in Military Road, Colchester, each comprise a bedsit-type room, kitchen and bathroom
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Members of The Langdon Players
The Langdon Players were a well known Amateur Dramatic Society in Laindon in the 50's and 60's. A Reunion is taking place in Billericay on Thursday 30 September. Please contact Joan Powell on 01277 623289 for details. My E-Mail is : joan@outwoodcommon.fsnet.co.uk
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Goldhanger: We're messing about on the water - in paper boats
Several ships sailed into trouble yesterday. But their owners didn't mind - they were only paper boats competing in the annual Goldhanger paper boat race in aid of Essex Air Ambulance. Water lot of fun - paper boat race participants with their entries
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Hullbridge: Tipsy teenager's river swim rescue
A tipsy teenager sparked a major rescue bid after he went into a river for a swim. An RAF helicopter, police and coastguards were called to Brandy Hole Yacht Club in Hullbridge after his father became worried at around 3pm on Friday. The teenager, who
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Southend: Mobile phone robber hunt
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a teenager had his mobile phone stolen in Southend High Street. Two 14 year-old boys were approached by a man outside Pizza Express at around 3am on Saturday. He threatened both before forcing one of them to
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Vange: Clamping shock for disabled Angela
A disabled woman today told how she had to pay £95 to get a clamp taken off her car - despite being legally parked in a disabled bay. Angry - Angela Lloyd shows her special parking badge Picture: MAXINE CLARKE Angela Lloyd, 42, of Dewsgreen, Vange, was
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Soccer: Furious Pardew hunts new faces
West Ham manager Alan Pardew is displeased. A sloppy performance at Coventry City ended in a 2-1 defeat, while club captain Steve Lomas capped a miserable evening with a pathetically stupid sending off. With a break next weekend for the international
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Soccer: Brace leaves Adam reeling
Southend United defender Adam Barrett was in shock after scoring an unexpected double during the Shrimpers 2-1 victory over Macclesfield Town at Roots Hall yesterday. Happy chappy - Adam Barrett was all smiles after scoring a brace for Southend Picture
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Colchester: Grandchild No.2 for Bob
Colchester MP Bob Russell was toasting the arrival of his second grandchild this weekend. Owen Andrew Mark Russell was born on Friday afternoon to Mr Russell's son Mark and his wife Bridget. The tiny tot arrived a month early, following in the footsteps
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Soccer: Aveley 3-0 Great Wakering Rovers (Southern Division One East)
Wakering's miserable Bank Holiday weekend continued when they lost their second Essex derby in three days. Having gone down at home to Maldon on Saturday, the village side were second best yesterday at Aveley and suffered a 3-0 reversal. The home side
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Mistley, Wix: Crash victim named
Police have named a man who died after the car he was driving struck a tree. Darren Thompson, 34, of Rigby Avenue, Mistley, was in a Vauxhall Vectra which crashed on the B1352 Harwich road, near Spinnel's Farm in Wix. He was certified dead at the scene
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Southend: Minibus torched
A Salvation Army minibus was covered in barbecue lighter fuel and set alight in the early hours of Sunday. Two fire crews went sent to Roots Hall Drive, Southend, at around 1.30am. It took around 15 minutes to extinguish the flames with water jets. Leading
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Soccer: Coventry City 2-1 West Ham United (Championship)
Another strangely lethargic West Ham display saw them slump to their second defeat of the season against enthusiastic, but limited opponents. Defensive anxiety and lack of creativity in midfield highlighted the areas where Alan Pardew must strengthen
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Soccer: Bright future predicted for Ipswich
Jason De Vos today predicted a bright future for Ipswich Town's maturing defence after their 2-1 success against Wolves. The high-flying Blues made it four straight wins after yesterday's Coca-Cola Championship victory, thanks to goals from Darren Bent
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Clacton: Fire bugs target play area
Children's play equipment was severely damaged after arson attacks. Clacton Fire and Rescue were called out twice to blazes at the Vista Road playground at 12.25am and 1.35am today. In the first incident, a large slide was set alight. That blaze was put
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Soccer: King not upset at Canvey loss
Canvey soccer boss Jeff King refused to be downbeat after seeing his side lose their first Nationwide Conference match to a Barnet side who took over at the top of the table with their 1-0 Park Lane success. He said: "We've taken on and matched a side
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Richard Allard
My name is Paul Sellex. I live in Italy and have lost contact with Richard (Dick) and Kim Allard. I'm looking for an address or phone number. The last address I have is Chelmsford. My E-Mail is : psellex@lavalvomeccanica.com
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Castle Point: Plan to aid stressed workers
Castle Point Council is looking for ways to reduce its workers' stress levels after staff cited it as their reason for taking time off work. The council has now made one of its top priorities to draw up a new stress management policy after its central
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Clacton: Fire bugs target play area
Children's play equipment was severely damaged after arson attacks. Clacton Fire and Rescue were called out twice to blazes at the Vista Road playground at 12.25am and 1.35am today. In the first incident, a large slide was set alight. That blaze was put
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Canvey: Controversial flats plan gains support
Castle Point Council officers are backing plans to build four two-bedroom flats on open land at Miramar Avenue, Canvey. The application is an alteration to a controversial proposal for a housing development on the land next to Chestnut Walk, which was
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Woolmer Family
I am researching my family tree on my fathers side and would like any information on the WOOLMER FAMILY OF BOCKING. Names I have traced back to bocking so far are: URI (my great grand father), ERI & ELI WOOLMER. If any of these are in your family
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Boxted: Air show success
The organisers of an annual air show that commemorates D-Day have branded it a "huge success". Interest - visitors to the Boxted fly-in looking at scale models of Second World War planes (37988-2) More than 3,000 people, including Colchester MP Bob Russell
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Soccer: Southend United 2-1 Macclesfield (League Two)
Southend United upset the form book at Roots Hall yesterday afternoon as a brace from Adam Barrett secured a 2-1 victory over a previously unbeaten Macclesfield Town. Hit the deck - Macclesfield goalkeeper Alan Fettis is a spectator as Adam Barrett opens
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Basildon: Runaway, 10, smashes dad's car
A ten-year-old boy who left home driving his father's car had a miraculous escape when he crashed on a dual carriageway today. The schoolboy was rescued by firefighters from Basildon and Leigh who used heavy cutting gear to cut him free from the Rover
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Golf: Scottish win is so sweet for Longmuir
Wickford-based Anglo-Scot golfer Bill Longmuir claimed the Charles Church Scottish Seniors Open by a stroke from compatriot John Chillas and England's Carl Mason. Keeping Longmuir company was his 13-year-old son Callum who was his caddy. Longmuir, who
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Soccer: Ipswich Town 2-1 Wolves (Coca-Cola Championship)
At last - a display to savour from buoyant Ipswich Town. Although their points tally makes happy reading so far, fans have been waiting patiently for a trademark, action-packed performance. And, six League games into the new campaign, their wishes were
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Colchester: Travellers' site location chosen
A controversial travellers' site is set to be built on land east of Severalls Lane. Colchester Council's cabinet will be asked to approve the council-owned site, one of three shortlisted, and to recommend it to Essex County Council. There has been extensive
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Peter Buxton
Looking for a good friend Peter who was a heating engineer in Clacton-on-Sea. I last saw him in Clacton in 1974. I returned to UK in 1996 and tried to locate him with no success. He has a wife Daphne and 2 children. Would love to make contact again, really
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Soccer: Canvey Island 0-1 Barnet (Conference)
Barnet launched the first real attacking threat of this Bank Holiday bonanza after eight minutes when midfielder Dwayne Lee fired in a long-range effort which home goalkeeper Danny Potter kept out with a full stretch dive. Coming through - Ben Sedgemore
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Kirby: Fete a big success
A packed programme entertained the crowds at one of a village's biggest annual events. Kirby fete hosted an arena full of dance, music, displays, traditional games and stalls yesterday. Held at St Michael's Church, off The Street, it raised money for
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Family of Fred and Rose Wells
My grandmother Beatrice Rose (Wells) Gately corresponded warmly with her uncle Fred Wells and his wife Rose Wells. Fred and Rose had 2 sons: Fred, jr., and Jack. Jack was married but I don't know his wife's name. The last address my grandmother had for
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Tennis: Bradfield tournament raises £1,500
A tennis tournament raised more than £1,500. The annual Bradfield contest, which is in its 14th year, took place on eight private courts across the district and featured about 100 competitors. Money collected through a raffle, auction and entry fees will
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Soccer: Billericay Town 0-3 Leyton (Ryman Premier)
After starting the season with an unbeaten run of four games, Billericay have hit a rough patch in their Ryman Premier campaign. After losing top spot to hosts Yeading with Saturday's defeat, they had little to cheer home fans in a good Bank Holiday crowd
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South Essex: Olympic heroes return to cheers
Olympic hero Dean Macey has returned home to south Essex to a meal of ham, egg and chips - and vowing to win a medal in four years' time. Dean captured the hearts of the nation with his courageous battle in the decathlon in Athens, finishing fourth despite
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Essex: Post service misses targets
Royal Mail bosses say postal services are getting better in Essex - but admit they're still not first class. The number of first class letters posted in the Colchester CO postcode area and arriving the next day has climbed above 90 per cent. Deliveries
