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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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Soccer: Watson can't wait for cup clash
Kevin Watson can't wait to get stuck into West Bromwich Albion at Layer Road tomorrow night. Colchester United have been pitched against Gary Megson's newly-promoted Premiership side in second-round Carling Cup action. And the 30-year-old experienced
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Swimming: Gold for Jones
Colchester's Paralympic swimming star Natalie Jones was in dreamland today after winning a gold medal in the pool in Athens. And to cap a fantastic performance the 19-year-old, who swims with the Colchester Phoenix club, broke the world record on the
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Soccer: Colchester United 0-1 Milton Keynes Dons (Coca-Cola League One)
Another chapter of football history was written on the final whistle of this Coca-Cola League One match. Milton Keynes Dons formerly Wimbledon won for the first time at Layer Road in four League and cup outings since their first meeting back in 1979.
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Great Clacton: Hurricane appeal
Shocked hurricane victim Sharlee Durham has told how she is trying to repair her battered life. Speaking from her devastated home on the Cayman Islands the former Great Clacton woman said there seemed to be a lack of awareness about the desparation there
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Colchester: Band of brothers in tribute
Colchester paratroopers young and old travelled to their "spiritual home" to pay their respects to their fallen comrades. The anniversary of operation Market Garden marked 60 years since the Parachute Regiment dropped troops behind enemy lines only to
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Essex: Council outperforms on loans
Student loans are being processed above the national average in Essex. Essex County Council has outperformed the national average despite nationwide problems with new software that has been introduced. All authorities were experiencing problems in processing
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Soccer: West Ham United 1-1 Ipswich Town (Coca Cola Championship)
The smiles were well and truly restored to the faces of the Ipswich Town players and staff on their departure from Upton Park. Joe Royle's charges returned to the scene of their play-off semi-final heartache of just four months ago to gain slight revenge
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Billericay end brave Manor's cup hopes
THE incredible scoring feats of striker Danny Hockton played a major part as Billericay avoided a potential FA Cup giant-killing. The one-time Millwall man grabbed another brace to bring his tally to 10 from the 14 the team have managed this season to
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Colchester: Police link paintgun shootings
A group of children and a bus were targeted in two paintgun drive-by shootings. The ten and 11-year-old youngsters told police they were fired on by a passenger in a car as it drove past them in Iceni Way, Shrub End, Colchester. Police said the car was
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Leigh: New fight for flats plan
Defiant developers have sparked fury by resubmitting plans for 17 flats at a landmark site in Leigh rejected by councillors just weeks ago. The scheme to build 17 flats at the Midel building in Leigh Broadway received huge opposition from residents associations
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Soccer: Stevenage Borough 0-3 Colchester United Reserves (Pontins Holiday Combination League)
Colchester United Reserves were denied the chance to go top of the Pontins Holiday Combination League when they were soundly beaten 3-0 at non-league Stevenage Borough. The side - which included first-team squad members Pat Baldwin, Ben Bowditch, John
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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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Colchester: Antiques stolen in raids on homes
Burglars plundered three homes, taking thousands of pounds worth of antiques. Police said the break-ins, in rural areas around Colchester, all happened on the same night and are likely to be the work of the same gang. In one, in Coles Oak Lane, Dedham
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Canvey Island 0-1 Halifax Town
HALIFAX continued their great recent Conference run with a hard-earned win at Canvey. The Islanders have still to win at home in their new set-up despite having twice triumphed on opposition soil. The only goal of the game came in first-half injury-time
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Colchester: Birthday celebration for guild
Members of Grey Friars Guild got together to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary. Guild members were joined by founder members and staff from Greyfriars Adult Community College, where they meet. The group brings retired people together once a week
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Maldon: Lake death damages bid
The wife of a man who died in Maldon's Marine Lake is continuing to sue Maldon District Council for compensation. Last week, a jury at Chelmsford Crown Court found the council guilty of failing to ensure the safety of the public at the lake following
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Brave Manor thwarted by Billericay
THE incredible scoring feats of striker Danny Hockton played a major part as Billericay avoided a potential FA Cup giant-killing. The one-time Millwall man grabbed another brace to bring his tally to 10 from the 14 the team have managed this season to
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Colchester: Bob leads debate
Colchester's MP Bob Russell led the first debate of the Lib Dem conference in Blackpool. The party's sports spokesman presented a sport policy paper in Bournemouth. He said he wanted to get sport firmly on the political agenda so sportsmen and women could
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Golf: County Colts in league triumph
Essex Colts have completed a great year for the county by winning the northern section of the South-eastern Golf League. Their success was confirmed at Boyce Hill when they triumphed 6.5 - 5.5 over Bedfordshire. With the senior team having already won
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West Ham 1-1 Ipswich Town
AN absorbing encounter between two of the Championship's best footballing sides gave both outfits cause for joy and regret. West Ham will reflect on a first-half performance of rare quality and rue the combination of missed chances and defensive excellence
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Braintree: Woman, 45 found dead
Police are investigating the death of a 45-year-old woman found her home. Police were called to the flat in Cress Croft, Braintree, just before 9pm on Friday after the body of the woman was discovered. A post-mortem examination proved inconclusive but
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Manningtree: New look at town thanks to obscura
Shoppers in Manningtree were on the look-out for Dr Who after seeing what at first looked like a giant Dalek. But the 8ft square glistening object on the town's market place on Saturday morning turned out to be a mirrored camera obscura. It was created
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South Benfleet: Taking the plunge for charity
Brave fundraisers plunged 180 feet during a bungee jump in a 12-hour fundraising marathon in aid of the International Myeloma Foundation. The event, which began at 12 noon on Saturday and finished at 12 midnight featured face painting, a bouncy castle
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South Essex: Businessman's shock at second fire in week
Arson is suspected after an import company was hit by a second fire in six days. Businessman Trevor Matthews, 50, was said to be "devastated" by the blaze which took hold of an office and warehouse area of Oceancrown International, in Ferry Road, Hullbridge
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Braintree: Drug dealer sentenced
A drug-user has been jailed for possession of heroin with intent to supply. Hamza Kerbouba, of Clapton, East London, was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday to 18 months in a young offenders' institution. He had been convicted at an earlier
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Canvey Island 0-1 Halifax Town
HALIFAX continued their great recent Conference run with a hard-earned win at Canvey. The Islanders have still to win at home in their new set-up despite having twice triumphed on opposition soil. The only goal of the game came in first-half injury-time
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Goldhanger: Car lovers put their classics on show
An array of classic cars were on show in Goldhanger, near Maldon, at the weekend. The Goldhanger Classic Car Club organised the event, the second this year. The club is just getting itself off the ground. About 20 vehicles were on show, ranging from the
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Athletics: Paralympians aiming for medals in Athens
Paralympic hopefuls are getting ready to start the final leg of their sporting dream. The curtain comes up on the most prestigious disabled sporting event in the world tomorrow and Essex is well represented at the event. Hannah Stodel, who was born without
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Cressing: Welcome to the household
About a hundred members of the public experienced a slice of medieval life at Cressing Temple Barns. A group of eight enthusiasts called The Household dressed up in replica period costume and attempted to re-create a typical 15th century middle-class
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Southend: RNLI's new hovercraft a success
Nearly three months since the new rescue hovercraft was introduced to Southend's RNLI base, volunteers have been hailing it a huge success. The launch followed extensive trials to see if the craft could deal with the terrain and since it became operational
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Southend: Mayor joins Spider-man for charity abseil
Spider-man joined the "mad" mayor of Southend to abseil 100ft down the side of Victoria Plaza to raise money for charity. The event was organised by charity Southend Phab, which promotes and encourages disabled and non-disabled people to work and socialise
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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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Southend: Mum jailed for failing to send children to school
Southend Council has warned of hardline measures to tackle truancy after a mother was jailed for failing to send her children to school. More prosecutions and new on-the-spot fines are to follow after Maria Wavell, 44, of Chestnut Grove, Southend, was
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Southend: Blondie concert cut short by power technical hitch
Blondie fans were left feeling short changed on Saturday night after technical problems cut the band's performance short. Music lovers had each paid £30 for tickets to the show at the Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff, but were left without a finale when the
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Soccer: 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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SOUTHEND United striker Tes Bramble is expected to be passed fit for Saturday's clash with Kidderminster Harriers. The frustrating forward was forced to be substituted after suffering a back injury at Notts County last weekend. But Blues' assistant manager
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Southend: Mum jailed for failing to send children to school
Southend Council has warned of hardline measures to tackle truancy after a mother was jailed for failing to send her children to school. More prosecutions and new on-the-spot fines are to follow after Maria Wavell, 44, of Chestnut Grove, Southend, was
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Soccer: 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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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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Cricket: Ronnie backs Gough
Ronnie Irani today welcomed the prospect of England hero Darren Gough being named as his new Essex vice-captain for next season. The new Essex vice-captain? Strike bowler Darren Gough The County Ground skipper said: "If Goughie wants to be my new number
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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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Husbands faces Blues divorce
Southend United winger Michael Husbands has been placed on the transfer list by the Shrimpers. The former Aston Villa trainee has failed to secure a regular starting slot since signing at the start of last season. And Blues boss Steve Tilson, who also
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Soccer: Town were owed luck, says Miller
Ipswich Town were long overdue some good fortune according to Tommy Miller. The Blues midfielder was delighted to secure a point in their 1-1 draw at Coca-Cola Championship rivals West Ham United. Yet it could have been a different story had Teddy Sheringham
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Basildon: MP Smith delighted at hunt ban
Basildon MP Angela Smith has hailed the Government's bid to ban hunting with dogs after years of campaigning. Mrs Smith, a long-term champion of animal rights, said she had been frustrated by the House of Lords which had repeatedly wrecked the Government's
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Essex: Killer claims photo proves innocence
Convicted killer Jeremy Bamber believes a photograph may prove he is innocent of the murders of five members of his family. Bamber was convicted of the killings in Tolleshunt D'Arcy in 1986 and lost an appeal against the conviction in 2002. He claims
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Chelmsford: Woman, 82, dies two weeks after burglary
An 82-year-old woman died two weeks after confronting burglars in her home. Iris Godfrey was involved in a "physical altercation" with one of the raiders at her Widford Park Place home in Chelmsford on August 12. She was pushed to the floor before the
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General: 130 turn out for disabled fun day
Basildon Disabled Sports Club held their annual sports day at their Markhams Chase base on Sunday. More than 130 competitors took part and the club's Ralph Dennerley was delighted at the impressive turn out. "It was a great day," he said. "Angela Smith
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Maldon: Salt of the sea on crest of wave
Sales of Maldon's famous sea salt have shot up 70 per cent after a Government health warning calling on consumers to reduce their salt intake. Steve Osbourne, from Maldon Crystal Salt, said: "I do think it is a response to the Government's warning about
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Southend: Police welcome on-the-spot fines for shoplifters
Shoplifters are to be issued with on-the-spot fines to avoid criminal records. The new measures will be introduced across south Essex, as part of government plans to save police time and hit offenders with a short sharp shock to the pocket. The on-the-spot
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Essex: Help fight use of guns through Crimestoppers
People with information about gun crime are being reminded they can pass it to police anonymously. Today is the start of Crimestoppers week and the charity is running a national campaign to encourage witnesses to use its 0800 555111 number. Isabel Cross
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Billericay: Man fractures back in three places after falling from tree
Energetic Terry Stannard sprung into action to show his godson how to climb trees but fell 13ft fracturing his back in three places. Terry, 50, of Bootham Road, Billericay, suffered severe back injuries during the accident in Epsom Woods in Surrey. His
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Leigh: Consultation over new health care centre
A three month public consultation on plans to build a state-of-the-art primary health care centre in London Road, Leigh, is being launched. Residents are being urged by the Southend Primary Care Trust to have their say on the proposed new centre on the
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Mersea: Double drama at sea
Coastguards at Mersea were called out twice at the weekend. West Mersea inshore lifeboat and Mersea coastguard went to the aid of the crew on board the yacht Jasmine after the boat suffered a broken rudder and drifted ashore at West Mersea. It was towed
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Southend: Blondie concert cut short by technical hitch
Blondie fans were left feeling short changed on Saturday night after technical problems cut the band's performance short. Music lovers had each paid £30 for tickets to the show at the Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff, but were left without a finale when the
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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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Notts County 1-2 Southend United
SOUTHEND United centre back Adam Barrett was the star of the show for the Shrimpers once again on Saturday as the prolific defender continued his amazing scoring streak in front of goal. The former Bristol Rovers captain nodded home efforts in each half
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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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Laindon: Tearful 90-year-old duped by gang
A tearful 90-year-old woman has told how a callous gang duped her and stole hundreds of pounds from her bedroom drawer. Three teenagers - two girls and one boy - knocked on Connie Langford's door in Little Lullaway, Laindon, pretending they needed a bit
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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
