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Re-Union - Class on 1953 and 1954
St Bernards Convent High School, Milton Road, Westcliffe-on-sea, Essex, Class of 1953-54. I would love to meet the following girls at St Bernards Reunion on 9th October 2004, from 2.00 - 6.30: Margaret Burdett, Marie Milne, Frances Faulkner, Angela Garvey
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South Essex: We won't remove more trains, says c2c
Rail operator c2c has insisted its customers will not lose more modern trains to Liverpool Street line passengers, despite staff claiming a "swap" arrangement is down the line. Already the Fenchurch Street to Shoebury line has lost five four-carriage
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North Essex: Farm death firm fined £35,000
A firm has been told to pay more than £50,000 after a worker was crushed to death. Kevin Smith died when he walked between a lorry and a forklift truck while he was working at a farm near Colchester. The forklift lurched forward when it was started, pinning
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Southend: Home sweet home for Flora
It was a case of home, sweet home, when an 80-year-old widow won her long legal battle to prove she owns her own house. Flora Sleebush, 80, has lived in her Scratton Road terraced house in Southend since 1948 - but her husband's death left her tied up
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Southend: DJ's bittersweet non-smoking night
DJ Matt Jay is celebrating following his non-smoking club night, which has raked in thousands of pounds for charity. But the 31-year-old has now received some heartbreaking news that hammers home just how important this event is to him. Matt organised
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Billericay Town 6-1 Kingstonian
BILLERICAY Town hotshot Danny Hockton grabbed a hat-trick to bring his season's tally to 13 goals as Ryman Premier basement club Kingstonian were hit for six. The New Lodge side put the visiting goal under siege from the start and went ahead after only
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Richard la Page, David Argar, Dominic and Tracey Ward
I am looking for brothers, sisters and children of Montrina Lapage so we can have a big family reunion. My E-Mail is : stephjudd@msn.com
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Bob Baillie
I am looking for a long lost friend, last seen in Basildon (Marconi's). We both lived in Chelmsford during the 50's / 60's. I am now living in Oregon. My E-Mail is : greenjimg@aol.com
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Council van payout
THURROCK COUNCIL have paid out £2,000 after admitting to unlawfully crushing a van that was parked on private property. Matthew Mullineux, 33, of Queensmere, Thundersley, has accepted an out of court settlement from the council after over 18 months of
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Soccer: Garcia tipped for the top
Manager Phil Parkinson has predicted a glittering future for new Colchester United midfield ace Richard Garcia. Tipped for the top - Richard Garcia The energetic Australian Under-23 international and former West Ham FA Youth Cup winner has shown true
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Paralympics: Stodel misses out on medals
Britain's sailors - including West Mersea ace Hannah Stodel - will finish outside the medals at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games. The Sonar crew of Stodel, John Robertson (Sunderland) and Stephen Thomas (Bridgend) finished tenth in race seven of the series
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Irene or Peter Morris
I'm trying to find any relative of Irene Morris nee Setterborg (from Sweden). She was married to a photographer by name of Morris. I don't know his first name. They had/have a son named Peter and they lived in Colchester. My mother Rigmor is Irene's cousin
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Steve Foley
I am trying to locate Steve Foley. Steve played for Colchester United in 1971-1973. We attended school together at Colchester Royal Grammar School and was last living in Manningtree/Lawford area. My E-Mail is : JeremyLucas@Hotmail.com
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Brentwood: Council action to tackle homelessness
Homelessness is becoming a bigger issue in Brentwood - but council chiefs are hoping their new action plan will begin to ease the misery. The borough's first homelessness strategy sets out what will be done to tackle the problem in the run up to 2008.
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Clacton: Decision made to close school
A school for children with moderate learning difficulties is being closed. The decision to shut The Leas School, in Clacton, which takes five to 16-year-olds, will come into effect on August 31, 2005. The final decision was made by the Independent Schools
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Southend United 1-0 Kidderminster Harriers
MARK Gower's first goal of the season handed Southend United a thoroughly deserved 1-0 victory over 10-man Kidderminster Harriers at Roots Hall on Saturday. The talented winger thundered home a decisive 27th-minute shot as the Shrimpers secured their
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Lisa Heath
Just wondered what you'd been up to since Milldene school, Tiptree, in the early 70s. I'm happily married with 2 lovely daughters, how about you? I have been on Friends Reunited and you weren't there, so thought I'd try this. My E-Mail is : mr-levity@
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Soccer: Bring on the Saints
Colchester United ace Kevin Watson has warned upcoming Carling Cup opponents Southampton they could suffer the same fate as fellow Premiership club West Bromwich Albion. Ready for the Saints - U's ace Kevin Watson Giant-killing U's were handed a third-round
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Lawrence Janion
I would like to know what has happened to Lawrence or Bridget Janion. They lived at Green Farm, Little Sampford near Saffron Walden Essex during the period of early 1960's. We rented part of the lovely old 17th century farmhouse from them from 1959-1963
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Southend: Kim grooms her way to canine victory
An impressive trophy should give people paws for thought when considering Kim Bundock's dog-grooming skills. Mrs Bundock, 45, has been a professional dog groomer for 25 years, so it was no surprise when she snatched a first prize at the prestigious all-Scotland
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Philip Meade
I am lookin for Phillip Meade from Essex, was last know to be livin in Shepperton, workin in a glass shop. If any one has got any info it would be greatly recieved. My E-Mail is : follymint@aol.com
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Woking 1-0 Canvey Island
WITH usual wing-back Chris Duffy relieved of defensive duties due to Canvey's new-look 4-4-2 line-up, he and Ollie Berquez promised some early danger for Gulls down the left-hand side. In fact the Islanders looked far more threatening than their hosts
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Gold for Danny
ATHLETE Danny Crates has been celebrating his gold medal in the Athens Paralympics. Danny, 31, from Corringham, who lost his right arm in a car crash in Australia more than ten years ago, won the 800 metres. Following the race Danny celebrated into the
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Crossing cash probe pledge
PRESSURE is mounting on transport chief Alistair Darling to come clean over the fate of £60million in Dartford Crossing tolls sitting in the bank. The unspent cash, which is growing at the rate of £1million a week, is supposed to be used to pay for road
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Sean ?
Looking for my great friend of mine last seen in 1972 when I went to Australia. His name is Sean, I do not know his Surname. I have a picture of us two outside 27 Sycamore Way, Clacton-on-Sea. I would love to get in touch with him via my dad Roy Wyss
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Corringham: Crates lauded after Paralympics win
Athlete Danny Crates was today celebrating his gold medal in the Athens Paralympics. Danny, 31, who lost his right arm in a car crash in Australia more than ten years ago, stormed to victory in the 800 metres on Saturday night. Following the race, Danny
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Soccer: U's in search of rare Boundary victory
It is six seasons since Colchester United last tasted victory over Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park. Central defender David Greene and Lomana Tresor Lua Lua scored the goals in a 2-1 win and Steve Whitton was just beginning his four-year reign as the
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Stansted: All-clear for 'bomb' plane
A Greek airliner forced to make an emergency landing at Stansted Airport after a bomb threat was today given the all-clear by police. The plane is being prepared to continue its journey from Athens to America after a six-hour search of the aircraft and
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Colchester: Police target top 20 criminals
Police have drawn up a secret shortlist of Colchester's 20 most prolific criminals. The new black book scheme is designed to break the cycle of re-offending which sees a high percentage of the town's crime committed by a tiny minority. Officers will share
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Nottingham Forest 2-1 West Ham United
IT may have been Brian Clough's day at the City Ground, but his former side produced a performance more worthy of Robin Hood to send the Hammers home without reward. Seemingly immune to the emotion of the occasion, Alan Pardew's side were comfortably
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Southend United 1-0 Kidderminster Harriers
MARK Gower's first goal of the season handed Southend United a thoroughly deserved 1-0 victory over 10-man Kidderminster Harriers at Roots Hall on Saturday. The talented winger thundered home a decisive 27th-minute shot as the Shrimpers secured their
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Soccer: Histon Reserves 3-1 Halstead Town (Ridgeons League Premier Division)
Halstead Town's seven-match unbeaten run came to a dramatic end at Histon Reserves last night as they lost 3-1 and had two men sent-off. Gino Defeo and Andy Head were red-carded in the controversial Ridgeons League premier division game. Halstead fell
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Southend: Homeless man convicted of murder
A homeless Southend man who bludgeoned a man to death has been given a ten-year prison sentence. Daniel Markham, 20, had pleaded guilty to murdering Justin Forrest, 27, in Norwich following an argument. He suffered fatal head injuries and was found in
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Neil & Wendy Bathard
We met at the White Hart in Halstead where Wendys parents were licensees. We lost touch in the late 1980's shortly after we moved back to Wigan and we would love to get back in touch. My E-Mail is : hitchhiker@thegalaxyfreeserve.co.uk
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Danny Joy at Paralympic gold
DANNY Crates claimed capturing the 800m Paralympic title was a dream come true after speeding to a memorable victory in Athens on Saturday. The 31-year-old, from Corringham, raced away from his rivals with a devastating sprint finish to strike gold in
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Doris Patricia Curran
I am trying to trace Doris Patricia Curran(nee Lowe) born 9th June 1907. She was born in Waterloo, Liverpool. She left Liverpool with her husband Jack in 1950's and may have lived in Hayes for a while. My father, Charlie Lowe was her brother. Phone 0151
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Kickboxing: Dovercourt club scoops awards
Phoenix Martial Arts School continue to make their presence felt on the world stage. The club, based at Kingsway Hall, Dovercourt, scooped two awards at the World Kickboxing Association (WKA) Championships in Basel, Switzerland. Jordan Harvey, daughter
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Basildon: Vandals go on car-smashing rampage
Residents were calling the police in tears after their cars were targeted during a late night rampage. Police in Basildon have received calls from more than ten residents, a number expected to rise to above 20, who found their cars with smashed windows
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Brentwood: Laura Ashley heading for high street
A prestigious new store looks set to open at the western end of Brentwood High Street after Laura Ashley announced it was preparing to take on the entire ground floor within the Stoneyard development at the junction of Weald Road and the High Street.
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Bones link to dope find
A SKELETON found at Tilbury dock may have inadvertantly led police to containers packed with cannabis plants. Dock Police have smashed of a cannabis growing operation in the same area of the sprawling container huge port. But investigators have confirmed
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Colchester, Frinton: Officer's widow to attend memorial
The widow of an Essex Police officer killed on duty will be at the first National Police Memorial Day service. Susan Bishop's husband, Brian, was shot by a robber in Frinton in August 1984 and died several days later. Mrs Bishop, who lives in Colchester
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Soccer: Drewe gunning for former club
Southend United striker Drewe Broughton is hoping to start for the Shrimpers against his former Kidderminster Harriers side this weekend. The 25-year-old forward has endured a frustrating start to the season but is hoping to reap the rewards of his hard
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Maldon: Tizzy's made me feel dizzy
A cat owner is having to pinch herself as her beloved feline has been returned to her - two years after it disappeared. Welcome return - Elsie Dixon with Tizzy. Elsie Dixon, who is in her 60s and lives in Highlands Drive, Maldon, was distraught when Tizzy
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Esther Storry OXLEY
Esther Storry Nightingale was born in Whitby 1822. In 1846 she married Robert Oxley in Harwich. Robert was also born in Whitby and was a sailor. Esther and Robert lived all their lives in Harwich and had a large family. Sarah Lane Oxley, Robert Nightingale
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Paralympics: Medal for Lloyd
Lloyd Upsdell has finally grabbed a medal at the Paralympic Games. The Great Dunmow athlete lost out in the T35 100 metres but stormed to bronze yesterday in the T35 200m final. Britain won four medals on the track with David Weir and Hazel Robson collecting
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Braintree: Burns woman dies in hospital
An 81-year-old woman has died after a lighter she was refilling burst into flames. She managed to pull her Carecall alarm at her home in Hay Lane, Braintree, and a rapid response vehicle and ambulance were called at 12.27pm on Friday afternoon. Paramedic
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Ron Clark or Clarke
I am searching for my Uncle Ron who lived in Boxted. His Mother passed away when he was very young. He had a Sister Dorothy (Doffy) who married and moved to Australia... I am her daughter - plus 2 other sisters and a brother Bill (William) - and we would
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Corringham: Danny makes fans proud
He may be thousands of miles away but Danny Crates was not forgotten back home when he ran his way to gold at the Paralympics. Danny will return to Corringham to a heroes welcome after his much deserved victory in the 800m in Athens on Saturday night.
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Karate: Black belt duo have dan good time
Tokon Kai karate club students Emma Stubbings and Darren Taylor have both added the second dan notch to their black belts. Emma, 13, from Stanford-le-Hope and 14-year-old Darren, of South Woodham Ferrers, both passed their first dan test two years ago
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Leigh: Fishing festival hailed a success
Mysteries of the sea were unveiled for visitors who flocked to Old Leigh's first ever Fishing Festival. They satisfied their curiosity over the journey of cockles from sea bed to dinner table, and watched as historic skills like sail-making were revived
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Paralympics: Danny makes fans proud
He may be thousands of miles away but Danny Crates was not forgotten back home when he ran his way to gold at the Paralympics. Danny will return to Corringham to a heroes welcome after his much deserved victory in the 800m in Athens on Saturday night.
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Basildon: Groups rally around mugged pensioner
A group of kind-hearted businesspeople have put up a £500 reward to help catch the thugs who tricked a defenceless pensioner. The Basildon Round Table became the third group to come to the aid of 90-year-old Connie Langford, whose home was burgled by
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Danny Joy at Paralympic gold
DANNY Crates claimed capturing the 800m Paralympic title was a dream come true after speeding to a memorable victory in Athens on Saturday. The 31-year-old, from Corringham, raced away from his rivals with a devastating sprint finish to strike gold in
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Brentwood: Police chief heading for the class room
An award-winning police chief from Brentwood is swapping his baton for a marking pen as he embarks on training to be a teacher. Denis Sheppard retired after 33 years at Essex Police and has decided to change direction by training to be a history teacher
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Colchester: Jack is on the ball and on the mend
Football-mad Jack Thumwood is back on the pitch after getting the results of his latest brain scan. Footy fanatic - Jack Thumwood with his dad, Jim. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN (38314-16) Eight-year-old Jack wasn't allowed to play his favourite game because
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Soccer: "I'm innocent" claims Wilnis
Fabian Wilnis today pleaded his innocence after being controversially red-carded in Ipswich Town's 3-2 triumph against Plymouth Argyle. The Blues stormed back from 2-0 down to grab three points in Saturday's Coca-Cola Championship showdown at Portman
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Soccer: Magilton - "We must improve"
Jim Magilton has demanded a 'massive improvement' when Ipswich Town face Plymouth Argyle. The Blues' Carling Cup hopes were dashed for another year on Tuesday when they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at League One side Doncaster Rovers. Tomorrow, though, they
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Southend: Post Office leaves disabled out in the cold
Disabled customers are being left out in the cold at a post office - by having to ring a doorbell to be served. The idea, branded "utterly ridiculous" by an MP, has been put in place because there is no room inside the shop for handicapped people to manoeuvre
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Basildon: Hospital gets £1m boost
New medical equipment allowing more operations to take place will be just one of the improvements thanks to an extra £1million boost to Basildon Hospital. All three-star NHS trusts are rewarded with the cash every year for capital projects from the Government
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Robert Hugegoe
I am looking for details on a 'Robert Hugegoe' died in Lawford in 1741. He had eight children, the names of which we know, but we are looking for further information on Robert and his history - possibly in Spain. My E-Mail is : lhowgego2004@yahoo.co.uk
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Colchester: New drug trial brings hope
A new drug in the fight against bowel cancer is being trialled in Colchester. Nothing to lose - Paul Whiteman, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 1997 and is taking the new drug as part of his treatment, pictured with wife Gloria. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON
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Soccer: Oldham Athletic 1-1 Colchester United (Coca Cola League One)
Wayne Brown believes Colchester United can go a long way towards achieving promotion from League One if they grind out more results like the one at Oldham Athletic. The spirited U's battled back from a goal down and a poor first-half performance to force
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South Essex: Lorry crash wreaks havoc
Traffic was in chaos in south Essex today after an articulated lorry overturned on the M25, forcing the motorway's closure. The lorry careered into the central crash barrier and onto the opposite carriageway before overturning, at the A13 Lakeside junction
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Thundersley: Man wins car crush battle with council
A motorist was today celebrating after winning an 18-month battle with Thurrock Council after his van was illegally towed away and crushed. The council has paid out £2,000 to Matthew Mullineux after admitting that it unlawfully destroyed his vehicle.
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Maldon: Tribute to dead moped rider
A family have paid tribute to a much-loved teenager who died after a moped accident. Popular - family and friends remember the teenager in Maldon High Street. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (38515-2) David South, 16, of St Giles Crescent, Maldon, was riding his
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George Henry Lee
I am searching for George Henry Lee born around 1880. He married Louisa Margaret Patient in 1913 at Shelley. I have been told relatives worked at the Red Cow Shelley/Ongar. I cannot find George Henry Lee's parents as there is a slash where his father
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Stansted: All-clear for 'bomb' plane
A Greek airliner forced to make an emergency landing at Stansted Airport after a bomb threat was today given the all-clear by police. The plane is being prepared to continue its journey from Athens to America after a six-hour search of the aircraft and
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Colchester: From undertaker to overtaker... at 120mph
At work he's a mild-mannered funeral director. But put Saul Hunnaball on a race track and he becomes a snarling, tyre-spinning speed machine. Fast car fanatic Saul can't wait to swap his hearse for a souped-up Fiesta and get on the starting grid. The
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Rayleigh: Students excluded after uniform protest
A gang of 20 pupils have been suspended from school after staging a playground protest over a new "zero tolerance" uniform policy. But the school's head today branded the demo "bad behaviour" and a "storm in a teacup". The students, aged from 14 to 16
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Warren Shane Lee Clarke
I am trying to find or locate my nephew whoose name is Warren Clarke. He moved from Woodbridge in Ipswich at Easter 2004 to Basildon. There are presents from his 10th and 11th birthday still to be collected. My E-Mail is : richardsonmurch@aol.com
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Basildon: Stadium plans scrapped
Plans for a £14.2million stadium in Basildon's Gloucester Park have been dropped - to the delight of protesters. But today mystery surrounded the decision by the company behind the scheme, Stadia Management, to call a halt to the controversial project
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Colchester: Police target top 20 criminals
POLICE have drawn up a secret shortlist of Colchester's 20 most prolific criminals. The new black book scheme is designed to break the cycle of re-offending which sees a high percentage of the town's crime committed by a tiny minority. Officers will share
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Essex: Website to help elderly
A new website has been launched aimed at helping the older generation. Hanover Housing Group manages Hanover Court in Dovercourt, Hanover Garden, Fiske Court and Canters Meadows in Clacton, and Warde Chase and Hanover Court in Walton. The sheltered housing
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Soccer: Pilgrims aiming to buck losing trend
After a flying start, Plymouth Argyle have a point to prove when they make their long trek to Portman Road. The Devon side - promoted to the Coca-Cola Championship last season as champions - visit East Anglia on the back of three successive defeats at
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Michael Patrick Harrington
Last Known Area Collier Row, Romford Essex. He is of Irish decent and I believe his parents live in County Courke Ireland. He is my Father and I would like to meet him. My E-Mail is : www.harrington266@hotmail.com
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Nottingham Forest 2-1 West Ham United
IT may have been Brian Clough's day at the City Ground, but his former side produced a performance more worthy of Robin Hood to send the Hammers home without reward. Seemingly immune to the emotion of the occasion, Alan Pardew's side were comfortably
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Westcliff: Restaurant gutted by blaze
A well-known restaurant has been wrecked in a blaze. The roof caved in during the fire at the Chalkwell Park Rooms, a popular function suite on the edge of Chalkwell Park, Westcliff. Firefighters spent several hours fighting the blaze in the early hours
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Witham: Puppet festival in town
Gorillas, pigs, horses, octopuses and a host of other weird and wonderful creatures filled Witham town centre to the delight of shoppers. Biggest in world? Quigley and Sereca Brockbank of White Notley meet the giant pig of Whalley Range Allstars. Picture
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Westcliff: Roof caves in after fire
Firefighters spent hours battling a fire at a restaurant but were too late the save part of the roof which caved in. A total of seven crews from Leigh, Southend, Rochford and Canvey attended the blaze at the Chalkwell Park Rooms in London Road, Westcliff
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Colchester: Designers arrive
Design firm Atkins is boosting the number of workers it has in Colchester. The company is relocating its design team from Chelmsford to the town. Atkins' newly-refurbished offices in Middleborough will house the 100-or-so staff already in Colchester,
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Woking 1-0 Canvey Island
WITH usual wing-back Chris Duffy relieved of defensive duties due to Canvey's new-look 4-4-2 line-up, he and Ollie Berquez promised some early danger for Gulls down the left-hand side. In fact the Islanders looked far more threatening than their hosts
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Manor march on in Vase
EASTWAY Essex Senior League clubs produced some good results in the second qualifying round of the FA Vase. Southend Manor, whose FA Cup heroics ended the previous weekend with defeat by Billericay Town, kept their Vase hopes alive with a 1-0 home win
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Grays: Bogus callers fleece women of thousands
Police have pleaded with elderly people not to let unknown visitors into their homes after two more women fell prey to bogus callers. A woman of 85 and another of 94 at separate addresses in Grays were conned out of more than £6,000 between them on Friday
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Joyce, Grace and Gwen from Ilford(?)
Joyce, Grace and Gwen, sisters aged (in 1939) 6, 8 and 10. Came to Colchester for about 3 months at the outset of WW2. I don't know your surnames, I was 4 in 1939 and you stayed with my parents. Were you related to us in some way? Your mother had a fourth
