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Sandra
I met Sandra with her friend Marlene at the europa hotel Belfast on the 28 August 2004. We had arranged to meet on the 29th at Europa but unfortunately I did not get there. I hope to meet again as we can be great friends. Regards KEN. My E-Mail is : KEN_DRAWING
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Dave Croome/Roy Brown
65 coy R A S C Famagusta Cyprus, 1958/1960. Looking for Dave Croome and Roy Brown. Last seen at Farnborough getting our freedom after a couple of years in Cyprus in 1960. Moved from London, now ow in Bedfordshire. Phone me on 01 525 853 420. Have contacted
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Walton: Seafront pub plans rejected
Controversial plans to expand a seafront pub have been rejected. Tendring councillors pulled the plug on the ambitious scheme for the Bath House Pub in Walton - against planning officers' recommendations. The officers said the application to provide an
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Basildon: Former police chief wins plaudits
A former Basildon police chief has been singled out for praise at the first ever Essex Police annual awards dinner. Denis Sheppard, who was chief superintendent from 1997-2003, was given a special award for his commitment to raising standards in the force
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Soccer: Kids' chance to earn their Spurs
Totteham Hotspur are aiming to tap into the club's popularity in the mid-Essex area by launching a children's mini-soccer league. According to Laurence Keeys, Spurs' community project officer, the district is a hotbed for Tottenham fans. "We're very popular
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Speedway: Arena match called off
Arena Essex's challenge match against Eastbourne tonight has been cancelled. But speedway fans can still catch racing at the Purfleet Raceway tonight, courtesy of Peterborough. The Northamptonshire team were loaned the track by the Hammers to host their
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Soccer: Naylor's crestfallen
Crestfallen Richard Naylor admitted Ipswich Town conceded 'terrible' goals in their pulsating 3-2 defeat at Stoke City. The Blues were knocked off top spot in the Coca Cola Championship after last night's setback at the Britannia Stadium. Stoke leapfrogged
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Great Bentley: Put out more flags
More flags are to be flown over a historic village green - but they won't include the Stars and Stripes. Last year councillors at Great Bentley sparked a storm of controversy after refusing to fly the American flag to welcome visiting US students. The
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Canvey: Teacher gives up hope of returning to UK
A Canvey teacher stranded in Australia because of a bureaucratic botch has made the dramatic decision to stay there for good. Monica Ryan, 60, is from Australia but moved to the UK with husband Mick two years ago and has been teaching at Winter Gardens
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Soccer: Danns out to wow fans
Neil Danns cannot wait to show the Colchester United fans just what he's made of. The 21-year-old powerful and aggressive Blackburn Rovers loanee would love nothing more than to cap his Layer Road debut with three points against Milton Keynes Dons on
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Harwich: Top Tories pay respects to former MP
Lady Thatcher, Lord Archer, Michael Portillo and other top Tories paid their respects yesterday at a memorial service for former Harwich MP Sir Julian Ridsdale, who died on July 22, aged 89. More than 250 people crowded into St Mary the Boltons Church
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Shoebury: Tributes to teenage crash victim
A grieving mother has paid emotional tributes to her "gentle, caring and loving" son who was killed in a road smash on Thorpe Bay seafront. Andrew Jones, 19, of Kingfisher Close, Shoebury, was driving along Thorpe Esplanade when he lost control of his
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Frinton: Bookie loses out in photo-finish
A bookie is betting on winning his battle to open in Frinton - despite being pipped at the post again. Bobby Swift says he is determined to start a bookmakers in the town's prestigious shopping street after Tendring councillors yet again rejected his
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Canvey: £2m injection for country park
A £2million injection is set to complete the transformation of a former rubbish tip into a country park. It is hoped the cash will bring facilities such as refreshment stalls, a souvenir shop and toilet blocks to Canvey Heights Country Park. A business
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Essex: Insurance firm's collapse could cost county £2.8m
Essex County Council will have to fork out up to £2.8 million of taxpayers' money after its insurance company went into liquidation. Finance chiefs are creating an emergency fund to meet the potential cost of claims that should have been covered by firm
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Basildon: Couple's terror over Hurricane Frances
A couple told of their terror after they were caught in hurricane Frances in Florida. Kay and Peter Harper, of Shepeshall, Basildon, had flown to the US for his son's wedding but instead of the dream day they had all wished for, their perfect holiday
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Chelmsford: Tributes paid to pool death girl
A headteacher has paid a moving tribute to a ten-year-old girl who drowned in a swimming pool. He described her as "the epitome of everything a young girl should be". Alexandra Burt, ten, of Jarvis Field, Little Baddow, was at a swimming club training
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Ada or Florance Hadliegh
I am looking for any body that lived in Hardie Road, Dagenham from around 1940 to 1950 and who might know the were abouts of twins Ada and Florance. Also for others who lived in Hardie Road Dagenham at that time.. My E-Mail is : lexie02@tesco.net
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Boxing: Survival fight win for boxers
Castle Point Boxing Club has finally won the most important fight of its 50-year history by finding a new home. The successful Canvey-based outfit seemed destined to close following Castle Point Council's decision to shut down their Barn Gym base. However
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Pitsea: Repair work on flyover races ahead
Work to repair Pitsea Flyover is well on track, the county council has said. Motorists had feared the refurbishment work at the Pitsea flyover on the A13 would cause travel chaos in south Essex, as 58,000 cars and lorries use it daily. The work, which
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North Essex: E-commerce boost for business
A lunch to encourage more companies in Essex to embrace e-commerce will take place tomorrow. The North Essex Chambers of Commerce networking lunch will take place at The Kingsford Park Hotel, Layer Road, Colchester at 12:30 on Thursday September 16. The
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Colchester: Ratings unfair, says MP
Hospital star ratings are unfair, maintained Colchester MP Bob Russell. The Lib Dem MP criticised the system in the Commons, saying the town's one-star rated hospitals performed better clinically than some two and three-star hospitals locally. During
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Basildon: Moles digs deep for Northlands Park carp
Basildon angler Ryan Moles is riding high after netting carp of 22lb and 26lb within an hour of each other at the town's Northlands Park lake. Moles was fishing the venue for only the third time when he made his big catch. The first day of his session
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Maldon: Residents face cuts to public service
Residents in the Maldon district can expect 'severe' cuts to public services during the next few years, the district council has warned. Maldon District Council will have to make difficult decisions about where its priorities lie and what can be scrapped
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Southend: £129,000 salary for new council boss
A salary package of £129,000 a year with relocation expenses is being offered by Southend Council to find its new chief executive and town clerk. The job is being advertised nationally and in local government publications following the resignation of
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Thundersley: Travel agent's lucky escape from Hurricane Ivan
Travel agent Peter Bush had a lucky escape by catching the last available flight from Barbados to the UK before the island was ravaged by Hurricane Ivan. Mr Bush, of Kiln Road, Thundersley, travelled to Barbados for a friend's wedding on Saturday, August
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North Essex: E-commerce boost for business
A lunch to encourage more companies in Essex to embrace e-commerce will take place tomorrow. The North Essex Chambers of Commerce networking lunch at The Kingsford Park Hotel, Layer Road, Colchester at 12:30 on Thursday September 16 is jointly sponsored
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Boxing: Survival fight win for boxers
Castle Point Boxing Club has finally won the most important fight of its 50-year history by finding a new home. The successful Canvey-based outfit seemed destined to close following Castle Point Council's decision to shut down their Barn Gym base. However
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North Essex: E-commerce boost for business
A lunch to encourage more companies in Essex to embrace e-commerce will take place tomorrow. The North Essex Chambers of Commerce networking lunch is at The Kingsford Park Hotel, Layer Road, Colchester at 12:30 on Thursday September 16. The event is jointly
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Southend: Split jury forces trial collapse
The trial of a motorist accused of running down a policewoman as she tried to arrest him has collapsed after the jury failed to come to a decision. Nine men and three women on the panel remained split on whether Tyssen Newland, 23, from east London, had
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Basildon: Alert over conman posing as council worker
Police have warned elderly residents to be on the alert after two conmen stole £1,000 from a vulnerable 82-year-old woman. The bogus callers knocked on the pensioners door in Witchards, Basildon, at 10.30am yesterday Tuesday and claimed to be from the
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Arthur Brown Family
Im searching for my grandfather Arthur Brown and his children (one is maybe named "Jamie") or other relatives. Arthur was born in Lavenham and moved to live in Clacton-on Sea with his wife Marjorie and his children. He was working as a mecanic as far
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Southend: Lifeboats busiest in Essex
Southend's lifeboats were the busiest in Essex during the summer months despite one of the wettest August on record. Royal National Lifeboat Institution crews were launched 55 times during June, July and August and across the county lifeboats were called
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Billericay: Musical bid to beat yobs
Classical music is to be piped out of speakers at Billericay rail station in an effort to deter young tearaways who intimdate passengers. Police and train operators One hope the music will annoy groups of teenagers who have been gathering at the station
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Purleigh: Queenie, 91, is a knitting marvel
Thousands of hand-knitted jumpers have been sent to children in war-torn countries thanks to the handiwork of a caring pensioner. Knit one, Purleigh one - 91-year-old Queenie Clarke. Picture: STEVE BAINBRIDGE(38147-2) Queenie Clarke, 91, has been making
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Soccer: Blues bid for new keeper
Southend United will today step up their attempts to sign a new goalkeeper on loan. Blues' first choice keeper Bart Griemink is sidelined with a long term knee injury and Darryl Flahavan is the club's only fit senior custodian. As a result, the League
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Colchester: Betts social club to shut down
The social club at Colchester factory Betts is to shut down as the firm prepares to lay off almost half its employees. The Ipswich Road manufacturer announced last week it would shed 200 of 500 jobs at the site, after agreeing to transfer its injection-moulding
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North Essex: E-commerce lunch boost for business
A lunch to encourage more companies in Essex to embrace e-commerce will take place tomorrow. The North Essex Chambers of Commerce networking lunch is being held at The Kingsford Park Hotel, Layer Road, Colchester at 12:30 on September 16. The event is
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Angling: Moles digs deep for Northlands Park carp
Basildon angler Ryan Moles is riding high after netting carp of 22lb and 26lb within an hour of each other at the town's Northlands Park lake. Moles was fishing the venue for only the third time when he made his big catch. The first day of his session
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Colchester: Knifeman holds up fish and chip shop
A robber with a knife held up a Colchester chip shop, forcing staff to hand over money. But the man, wearing a woollen beanie hat, got away with just £40 from the takeaway, in Wethersfield Road, Monkwick. Det Sgt Roger Napier, of Colchester CID, said:
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Tendring: Tough tax dodger crackdown on way
Council tax dodgers could face night-time raids from bailiffs as Tendring Council tries to claw back £600,000 in unpaid rates. Get-tough councillors are set to stage the district's biggest clampdown on people who refuse to pay their bills. Pierre Oxley
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Kenneth Bruce Roberts
The last known address for Kenneth was on Canvey Island in 1995. Would like to get back in contact. Please email me beevork@aol.com or (Kenneth) please phone me on my old number, it is still the same. Any one who has any information please contact me.
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Basildon: Concern over taxi shortage
Spiralling costs, troublesome customers and people looking to get fit are forcing cab drivers out of business in the Basildon area. Since last year there has been a 14.6 per cent drop in the number of cabs registering in the district - meaning one in
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Essex: Motorcycle event a record breaker
Essex Air Ambulance 2004 Motorcycle Run has been hailed a huge success. The event, sponsored by Stena Line, raised a record £15,000 for the life-saving helicopter. Stars appearing at Harwich included rock star Bryan Adams and model Jodie Marsh. Essex
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North Essex: E-commerce boost for business
A lunch to encourage more companies in Essex to embrace e-commerce will take place tomorrow. The North Essex Chambers of Commerce networking lunch is being held at The Kingsford Park Hotel, Layer Road, Colchester at 12:30 on September 16. The event is
