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Chelmsford: Father in run for daughter
A Chelmsford father who completed a special triathlon dedicated his personal triumph in honour of his sick daughter. Ivan Newman, 51, reached Paris after running, swimming and cycling his way to the French capital in 98 and a half hours. He is only the
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Billericay: All the fun of the farm
Barleylands Farm is Billericay will be entertaining the whole family at the 18th Essex Country Show this weekend. The event aims to capture the traditional rural way of life, and takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 11-12. Demonstrations taking
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Brentwood: Sign of the times
Hi-tech information signs are being investigated by Brentwood Council as part moves to improve the flow of traffic around the town. Chairman of the Environment Panel, Cllr Dominic Good, said the idea is looked into after consultations with Brentwood Chamber
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Soccer: Lewis hunts a return to side
Southend United midfielder Lewis Hunt is hoping to replace suspended Shrimpers skipper Kevin Maher against Wycombe Wanderers tomorrow. The versatile 22-year-old hasn't figured in the Seasiders starting line-up since the opening day defeat to Cheltenham
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Motor Racing: Race ace Jay ready for USA circuit
Jay Howard, the Basildon based motor racing star, is close to completing his big breakthrough after being offered a deal with top American team Aiken. The 23-year-old has flown back to the States after successfully competing for the Atlanta based outfit
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Chelmsford: Worms attack Susan
Marine worms are attacking unique Chelmer barge Susan as 'options' to safeguard her are discussed. Conservationist Chelmsford Society is alarmed at her deterioration. Chairman Patrick Bermingham says repairs need to be made to planking reduced to half
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Colchester: Firm to axe 200 jobs
One of Colchester's last large factories is to shed 200 manufacturing jobs. Bosses at Betts UK, in Ipswich Road, broke the news to workers at a meeting for all 500 employees last night. The firm is passing its injection-moulding operation to a new US-based
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Southend: Cafes see red at ban
Southend cafe owners have vowed to resist Government moves to introduce a smoking ban in public places. Public health minister Melanie Johnson revealed that a wide-ranging consultation exercise on public health issues found significant support for a ban
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Southend, Canvey: Fishermen celebrate compensation deal
Fishermen are celebrating after securing a compensation deal worth tens of thousands of pounds from the developer of a superport at Shell Haven in Corringham. The Southend and Leigh Fishermen's Association was worried that the P&O port would damage
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Wickford: Elderly benefit from volunteer scheme
More than 40 elderly residents living in sheltered accommodation schemes in Wickford benefited from a troop of volunteers who spruced up their homes. A team of 10 volunteers from Ford's Dunton Research Centre made their way to Wickford to decorate the
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Soccer: Tilly tells Kev to avoid bookings
Shrimpers chief Steve Tilson is urging skipper Kevin Maher to keep his mouth shut and avoid any further bookings for dissent. The composed midfielder will miss tomorrow's clash with Wycombe Wanderers through suspension having picked up five yellow cards
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Brentwood: Here's one I made earlier
A schoolboy from Brentwood hit the big time this week after being asked to promote the re-launch of children's television classic Blue Peter. James Llewellyn from Hutton, and six of his friends from the Beverly Marks Stage School in Harold Wood, appeared
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Benfleet: Delight at school's memorial library
Pupils are delighted with work on a £100,000 library created as a memorial to a headteacher who died from a rare blood disorder. The South Benfleet Primary School's library, due to be open to students by Christmas, is in tribute to popular former headteacher
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Witham: Sports pitch plan for town
Witham could get a £500,000 synthetic surface sports pitch. If the plan goes ahead it will be laid next to the proposed £500,000 pavilion and changing rooms planned for Spinks Lane. The surface would adjoin the £2.5 million adult education centre which
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Chelmsford: Countess at Chronicle awards night
The Countess of Wessex is to attend the Essex Chronicle's Essex Achievement Awards evening next month. It was announced this week that the Countess will help present the awards at the event on October 15. The Achievement Awards, launched 11 years ago,
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Cycling: Cyclists take up Olympic challenge
Southend Wheelers, in partnership with British Cycling, invited youngsters of all ages to "go for gold" in a programme of events based around the Olympic cycling disciplines. Going for gold - these youngsters could be the cycling Olympians of the future
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South Benfleet: Joy as memorial library shapes up
Pupils have been delighted with work on a £100,000 library created as a memorial to a headteacher who died from a rare blood disorder. South Benfleet Primary School's library, due to be open by Christmas, is a tribute to popular former headteacher Cyndy
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Uttlesford: Centres told to get into shape
Councillors have ordered leisure centres in Dunmow and Stansted to shape up or pay up. Members of Uttlesford District Council's community and leisure committee have issued a warning to Leisure Connection, the company responsible for running the Great
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Colchester: It's a Blessed shame
Veteran actor Brian Blessed has had to pull out of performances at Colchester's Mercury Theatre. Following a bravura performance on Wednesday night in Wilkie Collins' Haunted Hotel, Thursday night's second show was cancelled after he was taken ill with
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Castle Point: 1963 postcard turns up
A south Essex businessman was stunned to receive a postcard sent in 1963 but was even more perplexed to discover it was addressed to a stranger living in another county. The card turned up at Castle Point Gas and Heating in Benfleet. Dave Wells, director
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Bentley: School in flower award nomination
Bright blooms at Bentley St Paul's Primary have earnt the school a special nomination in the upcoming Anglia in Bloom awards. Youngsters will be travelling up to the awards ceremony Gorleston-on-Sea near Great Yarmouth next Tuesday (September 14) alongside
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Chelmsford: Town set for investment boost
Chelmsford is preparing for a development bonanza of housing, leisure, commerce and healthcare facilities worth nearly a billion pounds. Assorted major developments are currently in the pipeline which will transform the county town within the next decade
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Rayleigh: Woman takes euthanasia fight to MPs
A woman who helped her terminally ill son to commit suicide visited Westminster to lobby in favour of a proposed law to legalise patient assisted dying. Heather Pratten, of Bristol Close, Rayleigh, avoided jail in October 2001 after admitting helping
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Corringham: Fishermen to get payout for superport 'damages'
Fishermen have been celebrating after securing a compensation deal worth tens of thousands of pounds from the developer of a superport at Shell Haven in Corringham. The Southend and Leigh Fishermen's Association was worried that the P&O port would
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Triathlon: Regional success for East Essex
The British Triathlon Association Eastern Region series' fourth and final event took place at Framlingham College near Ipswich. The event attracted more than 120 competitors aged between eight and 16-years-of-age from all over East Anglia. With 25 juniors
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Cycling: Cyclists take up Olympic challenge
Southend Wheelers, in partnership with British Cycling, invited youngsters of all ages to "go for gold" in a programme of events based around the Olympic cycling disciplines. Going for gold - these youngsters could be the cycling Olympians of the future
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Cycle Speedway: New generation of Rebels required
Great Wakering Rebels cycle speedway club publicity officer Vic Duffy has appealed for the support of young cyclists. Get on your bikes and ride - Vic Duffy wants more youngsters to team up with Great Wakering Rebels Picture: Rob Browne KXFJT18 Rebels
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Shenfield: Schoolboy acts the part
A schoolboy from Brentwood will take his first steps on the ladder to fame and fortune this weekend when he competes in an international acting competition in London. Cameron Crighton, an 11-year-old pupil from Shenfield High School, has won through to
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Harwich: Rallying call for carnival procession
Organisers of one of Harwich's best-loved festivals are trying to encourage more entrants for this year's event. Preparations are under way for the Guy Carnival, which is due to take place through the streets of Harwich and Dovercourt on November 6. Last
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Judo: Goodrich claims gold in Sussex
Alex Goodrich celebrated his return to full fitness by claiming gold at Judo's British Youth Open in Sussex. The 17-year-old, from Hadleigh, won four fiercely competitive fights, on his way to the top of the podium after recovering from an elbow injury
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Southend: Underground loos go down the pan
Southend High Street's underground toilets were consigned to the town's history books once and for all as workers moved to fill them full of concrete. Flushed away - the steps leading to the High Street's underground toilets Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL 4KH561
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Braintree: Brakes put on bikers
Motorcyclists illegally using a country park as a race track have forced councillors to draft in police officers to stamp out the problem. Essex County Council is becoming increasingly concerned about bikers abusing Flitch Way Country Park, Braintree,
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Chelmsford: David has monopoly on disappointment
A trip to London's Marlborough Street cost Chelmsford IT expert David Gatheral the crown in the British Monopoly Championships. The 31-year-old games enthusiast landed on the orange property on the property-trading game, losing him £950 and the final
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Harwich: Rallying call for carnival procession
Organisers of one of Harwich's best-loved festivals are trying to encourage more entrants for this year's event. Preparations are under way for the Guy Carnival, which is due to take place through the streets of Harwich and Dovercourt on November 6. Last
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Pitsea: Terrified 97-year-old confronted by burglar
A terrified 97-year-old woman was confronted by a burglar during a night time raid on her home, police said. The pensioner, from Broomfields Place, in Pitsea awoke in the early hours to find the intruder rummaging around in her lounge. The frail woman
