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Clacton: Look what's outside my bedroom window!
A young shop assistant was shocked when she arrived home to find a crashed car just a couple of inches from her bedroom window. The Ford Ka which crashed through the wall of a bungalow in Queens Road, Clacton The Ford Ka crashed through the wall of her
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Chelmsford: Burglar held all-night party
A burglar broke into a home, let his friends in and then held an all-night party. John Atkins smashed a window of the Chelmsford home, climbed in and then let in the two men and two women. He raided the kitchen and found two bottles of wine, which they
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Southend: Give pensioners a fair deal
Campaigners descended on Parliament in a mass demonstration to demand a better deal for pensioners. Members of the Southend District Pensioners' Campaign were among those lobbying the Government. Southend MPs David Amess and Teddy Taylor were presented
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Walton: Rescuer - where was the help?
A rescuer is "astonished" that his group of friends was left to save two children without any immediate help. Ben Donaldson, 21, leapt into the sea near Walton Pier on Monday when the youngsters were swept out by the tide. Along with his pals, brothers
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Silver End: Bin there! Residents help with village clean-up
Residents of a mid-Essex village are getting their hands dirty to keep their environment clean and tidy. Silver End (South) Tenants and Residents Association has become the latest community in Braintree district to join a partnership agreement in helping
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Frinton: Farmer kicks up a stink in resort
A farmer has said sorry after fertiliser caused a stink which pervaded a seaside resort. Residents in Frinton complained about the smell which drifted down Connaught Avenue and towards the seafront. A Frinton town councillor described it is as a "cesspit
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Ramsey: Racing pair on a Cannonball Run
A former racer is putting himself in the driving seat for a mystery tour which could take him as far as Africa. They're ready - Jon and Vicky Oakley, before they start on the mystery tour. Picture: STEVE BRADING (38165-c) Jonathan Oakley and his 25-year-old
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Braintree: Young bogus callers raid pensioner
Police are appealing for information on a trio of young bogus callers who stole money from a pensioner in Braintree. The incident happened in High Garrett, Braintree, on Tuesday afternoon just before 4pm. A woman spotted a youth in her back garden after
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Frinton: First car comes home
Classic car fan Martin Smith couldn't believe his eyes. Reunited - the Smiths with their Ford Escort There, on the vast computer auction site eBay, was the first new car his father owned more than 30 years before. And now, after successfully bidding to
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Frinton: Dave on right track
A long-serving station worker was on the right track when was shortlisted for a top award. David Roake, Frinton station ticket office clerk, was recognised in the railway Oscars - the National Rail Awards. At the top awards held at the prestigious Grosvenor
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South Woodham: Police warning over quad bikes
South Woodham police are cracking down on illegal motorbike riding after a five-year-old was caught on a quad bike. The youngster, who was with his 10-year-old cousin, was riding the 40cc petrol bike around fields at the back of Celeborn Street on Thursday
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Speedway: Witches ready for derby clash
Ipswich Witches go into tonight's local derby clash against Arena Essex looking to win by at least seven points to claim the aggregate bonus point. The SkyBet Elite League clash at Foxhall Stadium (7.30pm) is the Witches' penultimate home league fixture
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Southend: Ramblers vow court action over blocked pier path
Southend Council is facing legal action after it blocked up a pathway under the town's pier. The path, which predates the 1830 construction of Southend pier, was suddenly closed in February. To make it completely inaccessible, the right of way was then
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Brantham: 'We'll learn from death'
The company which operates Felixstowe dock has vowed to learn from the death of a trainee docker after being fined £250,000 in court. Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, which had admitted failing to secure the health, safety and welfare of its workers
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Braintree: Addict threatened victim with knife
A drug addict who waved a craft knife in the face of his victim demanding money has been jailed for five years. Jamie Rose, a heroin addict, went to the home of his victim, who was known to him, and started looking for money. He was asked to leave but
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Colchester: Youths steal bag from woman, 86
An 86-year-old woman had her handbag stolen by youths after they called at her Colchester home. The crime was reported in Kendall Terrace, Colchester, at about 5.05pm on Tuesday and police have now issued descriptions of two suspects. They were described
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Cycling: Alex bags first win
Alex Dowsett bagged his first ever open win at the Colchester Rovers ten-mile time trial. The 15-year-old from Maldon and District Cycle Club took on a field of 40 experienced senior riders to clock a time of 20 minutes 18 seconds, with Glen Taylor of
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Basildon: Success of crackdown on rogue motorists
Police have hailed a new month-long road surveillance operation as a success after making ten arrests and catching over 500 minor offenders. Officers have been using the new Automated Number Plate Recognition cameras (ANPR) since early August in Pitsea
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Maldon: Investigation into missing cheques launched
A batch of 562 housing benefit cheques for Maldon tenants has been lost by Royal Mail. The sack of cheques was collected from Maldon District Council by Royal Mail. It was recorded as received at Chelmsford sorting office but disappeared. The Royal Mail
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Soccer: Colchester Utd Reserves 4-0 Aldershot Town (Pontins Holidays Combination Central and East Le
New Colchester United signing Gareth Williams bagged a hat-trick as the U's reserves romped to a 4-0 win over Aldershot Town. Fellow new boy Richard Garcia struck the first goal at Layer Road yesterday in the Pontins Holidays Combination Central and East
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Braintree, Colchester: Same-sex couple first to 'marry'
Two women are about to be the first same-sex couple to be officially "married" in Colchester. Getting married - Amanda Latham and Keelie Vickers look forward to their big day Amanda Latham, 41, and Keelie Vickers, 29, have been together for six years.
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Triathlon: Bumper entry at Clacton
A bumper entry of super-fit athletes headed for the coast to take part in the sixth Clacton Triathlon. The popular event featured three races - an Olympic-distance triathlon, a childrens' duathlon and a sprint distance triathlon. And the weekend was all
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Soccer: 'Too late' to switch U's move plans
Colchester United have reacted furiously to suggestions that alternative sites should be considered for a new community stadium. Council leader John Jowers told a meeting he did not "see any harm" in club officials and council officers making more inquiries
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Braintree: Illegal parkers to run a bigger risk
People who flout parking restrictions in the Braintree district will run a greater risk of being caught and fined. Braintree council agreed to decriminalised parking enforcement at last night's meeting at Causeway House, Bocking End. From October 1, the
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Maldon: New look to firm's plan for 56 homes
Bosses at one of Maldon's biggest employers are hoping it will be second time lucky after submitting a planning application for a 56-home housing development to replace its current High Street showroom. The company's first attempt to get the proposals
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Jaywick: Computer glitch cuts off pensions
Angry pensioners were left out of pocket when their post office could not give them their pensions. A temporary glitch in the new national computerised system for pensions and benefits saw the link for Jaywick's Golf Green Road Post Office off line. It
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Colchester: Travellers' site backed
Backing for a permanent travellers' site in Colchester has scraped through to the next stage Colchester Council's cabinet was split, but a recommendation that land to the east of Severalls Lane be offered to Essex County Council was passed. At a packed
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Southend: Council steps in to save bus service
The last evening bus from Southend to Great Wakering leaving at 8pm is being reinstated thanks to the intervention of a district councillor. At the end of July Arriva withdrew the 4A service which left Southend at 8pm, because they said it wasn't being
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Walton, Frinton: Sticking the oar in for John and Barbara
Women lifeboat rowers are bracing themselves for an oarsome task. Ready and waiting - Charlotte Combes, Karen Gowlett, Julie Brown, Marion Bullock and Chris Rudge are taking part in the Great River Race on the River Thames. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (38107
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Chelmsford: Animal welfare row for circus
A row has broken out over a circus which is due to perform in mid-Essex. Animal welfare charity the RSPCA has claimed it is not happy that the Great British Circus, which uses animals in its shows, is displaying signs saying it has their approval. The
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Frinton: First car comes home
Classic car fan Martin Smith couldn't believe his eyes. Reunited - the Smiths with their Ford Escort There, on the vast computer auction site eBay, was the first new car his father owned more than 30 years before. And now, after successfully bidding to
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Walton: Water bikes spark fears for swimmers
Fears over the safety of swimmers have sparked a warning to water bike users. Coastguards at Walton said they were receiving numerous reports from beach users that people on water bikes and speedboats were coming too close to the shores of Tendring. A
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Braintree: New project to cut crime
A pioneering project to help stop children becoming involved in crime is being trialled in the Braintree area. The Rainer Rapid Action Project (RAP), the first of its kind in the country, places independent youth workers in police stations to assist and
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St Osyth: Carrie keeps dancing feet in the family
Dancing feet must be in the family. Running in the family - three generations of dancers For as 20-year-old Carrie Banks steps into her first professional job as a dancer, she is following in the footsteps of her mother and her grandmother. Three generations
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Cricket: Taylor slams new signing
Brian Taylor has hit out at the decision by Essex to sign Grant Flower. "It is one that cannot be in the county's best interests," insists one of the most respected characters ever to pull on an Essex sweater. Taylor, who played for the county from 1949
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Cricket: Essex star Gough says England can win
Darren Gough believes England can see-off the cream of world cricket to win the ICC Champions Trophy which starts tomorrow. Essex and England ace Gough, star of 58 Tests and 134 One Day Internationals, believes he and current national hero Andrew 'Freddie
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Essex: Artist has gone to pot
Some Essex roads may have gone to pot but one man is hoping to make the most of it. Plastering - artist Vin Harrop making a plaster cast of a pothole Artist Vin Harrop is planning to make plaster casts of potholes around the county, give them a slick
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Southend: Legal cruise night to tackle boy racers
Southend could host an official monthly cruise night to deter dangerous boy racers from the seafront. A crunch meeting was being held between cruisers, police, councillors and residents to finalise plans for a stewarded event in November. Chief Supt Mick
