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Football: Bentley ready to pull on the gloves
SOUTHEND United midfielder Mark Bentley is ready to pull on the goalkeeping gloves if Darryl Flahavan is forced to leave the field at fellow strugglers Notts County tomorrow. With Bart Griemink still injured Flahavan is the Shrimpers' only fit senior
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Football: Billericay heroes back for anniversary match
FIVE men who were in the Billericay Town line-up for their famous 1979 FA Vase final win will be playing in Sunday's silver anniversary game at New Lodge. Goalkeeper Paul Norris, defender Phil Whettell plus midfielders Billy Bingham, Tony Wakefield and
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Tiptree: Mum's fury as LEA says 'No' to appeal
A mother has branded Essex education bosses "disgusting" after they failed to set up special funding for her son. Now Rachel Moore's son Thomas will be declined extra help in the classroom he needs while another application goes through. Mrs Moore is
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Brentwood: Church takes Anglia in Bloom prize
Brentwood's green fingered experts are blooming marvellous after scooping a top prize at the coveted Anglia in Bloom Awards. St George's Church in Ongar Road was named the winning of the best drought garden category when the results were announced at
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South Woodham Ferrers: Toddler is face of nationwide campaign
A toddler who suffered chronic eczema as a baby has been chosen as the face of a new nationwide campaign promoting the benefits of goats' milk. Dillon Morter, two, of Tightfields Walk in South Woodham Ferrers, was picked from more than 2,000 sufferers
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Soccer: Parky: let's get win habbit
Exciting times could be just around the corner as football continues to come thick and fast for Colchester United's fans. And if the U's are still riding high at Christmas - they currently sit proudly in second spot behind unbeaten Coca-Cola League One
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Colchester: council services may be axed
Cutbacks to Colchester Council services could be made to meet a £1.4 million shortfall. Councillors will begin juggling the 2005/6 budget on Monday in a bid to keep council tax rises down. Earmarked for the snip are "expensive" planning consultants, grounds
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Clacton: Bingo! Mum wins £35,500 jackpot
A lucky bingo winner is laughing all the way to the bank after hitting the jackpot on her first attempt. The 31-year-old bank worker scooped a whopping £35,500 prize at Clacton's Gala bingo club. It was the first time she had been to the club this year
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Shoebury: Vicar tells of threats
A vicar has been threatened with a "good kicking" over his decision to clean-up his cemetery. After sending out letters asking for the removal wooden crosses, vases, large plants and pots of flowers, things turned nasty for the Rev Ian Fisher, of St Mary's
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Bradwell: Michael's just the ticket he's the best in Britain
Michael Willson proved he's just the ticket when he scooped the Bus Driver of the Year title. The driver for First Essex was among 105 finalists from 3,000 entrants. Over a weekend their bus driving skills were tested in Blackpool. And just to make things
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Football: Pardew hopes for improved spectacle
AFTER a couple of dour 1-0 home wins, West Ham boss Alan Pardew is hoping for a better spectacle in Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with Ipswich Town. Having seen the likes of Burnley and Rotherham United come to Upton Park with plans to frustrate the
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Basildon: Residents' ideas for £18.5m estate revamp
Residents have been given a huge say over how Basildon Council should spend the £18.5 million allocated to the Craylands estate. The three-day consultation exercise was a huge success, with people of all ages visiting the Craylands Community hall to discuss
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Braintree: Strike threat over cuts
Unions are threatening strike action over cuts that include the closure of a Braintree social security office. The benefits processing office in Panfield Lane, Braintree will close by next summer as part of what the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP
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Billericay: Motorists warned to avoid roadworks
Motorists have been warned to steer clear of Billericay town centre as resurfacing work continues at Sun Corner. Despite warnings from Basildon Council to avoid the area, congestion is still causing drivers to be delayed as they make their way in and
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Maldon: Key workers snap up new homes
Teachers, doctors and nurses are snapping up new homes built especially for key workers in the Maldon district. Moat Housing Group's scheme has received an enthusiastic response throughout Essex and, despite the Maldon area's lack of need for a high-quantity
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Soccer: Town eager for revenge on Hammers
Ipswich Town will be hungry to get back to winning ways when they make their eagerly-awaited trip to Upton Park. Fixtures between the two 'A12 rivals' always have a special feel, and another red-hot atmosphere should ensure tomorrow's clash is no different
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Soccer: Centenary plans under way
Southend United have begun planning their centenary celebrations, which will take place in 2006. A committee has been formed featuring members of the club and the Shrimpers Trust, who have already discussed a number of possible ideas. "We had our first
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Southend: Secret recipe for super wedding day
All toast to the bride and groom - in a paper cup. There were no champagne flutes or fancy dishes for one couple who decided to hold their wedding reception at a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. Nina and Jason Payne, of Old Mead, Eastwood, chose to
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Judo: Fireman takes double bronze
A fireman from Pilgrims Hatch has set the world of judo ablaze after grabbing two bronze medals in an Olympic-style competition for firefighters. James Chapman, of Hatch Road, was selected to represent England at judo in the eighth World Firefighters
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Soccer: Colchester United v Milton Keynes Dons
Layer Road, Saturday, 3pm Will a change of name mean a change of luck for Milton Keynes Dons, who make their first visit to play Colchester United at Layer Road for 22 years? The Dons then known as Wimbledon last visited the U's in November 1982 when
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Essex: Broadband campaign for county
Businesses in the county are being encouraged to take up or fight for access to broadband in a new campaign being launched in conjunction with the county council. The Essex Broadband Partnership is being launched at Pontland's Park hotel and restaurant
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Colchester: Dog-walker found man hanging in barn
A man was found hanged in a barn by a woman walking her dog, an inquest heard. Ian McKelly, 50, of Porters Close, Fordham Heath, was found dead in Chitts Hill, Colchester, last November. Coroner's officer John Denham said a few days before his death,
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Essex: New call centre for police
Essex Police Authority has agreed to build a call centre capable of employing 150 people in the Chelmsford area. The £20m development would cost £8.5m a year to run and would deal with all non-emergency calls in the county. The call centre would be built
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Southend: Bus station too small
Southend's long-awaited hi-tech bus station will only have room for five vehicles at a time making it smaller than the one the town has now. Work on the £1.6million first phase of the station, which is being branded a 'travel centre' is due to start in
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Dovercourt: Baby, you're a little miracle
Miracle boy Daniel Rogers, who overcame the odds when he was born five years ago, has got a new sister. Mum Lisa Rogers has congenital heart disease and almost died in 1996, when her heart stopped twice during pregnancy. Tragically, the baby died, but
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Football: Duffy back for Canvey Island
CHRIS Duffy looks certain to return for Canvey tomorrow as the Islanders bid to start matching their superb Nationwide Conference away results on home territory. Duffy, a major factor in Gulls' success story over the past four years, missed last week's
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Cricket: Jefferson century dents champions
Will Jefferson continued his love affair with Nottinghamshire with another magnificent century as Essex piled on 357 for six on the opening day of the Championship clash at Trent Bridge. His 167 followed an innings of 126 when the counties met on the
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Boxted: Cheers! Ted's been a regular since the 40s
The familiar last orders call for "Time gentleman, please" holds special significance for one seasoned drinker. Ted Hodgson has spent a lifetime propping up the bar at his favourite watering hole in Boxted. The 81-year-old has been downing pints at the
