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Chelmsford: Pupils raise cash
Energetic pupils and teachers at a mid-Essex school helped to raise more than £1,300 for charity. Two year groups at Boswells School, Chelmsford, raised the money after Lesley Gill, of Lepra, which helps people with Leprosy, went into the school to give
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North Essex: Healthcare Trust meet sall its targets
Improvements have been made and more are on the way after Colchester Primary Care Trust (PCT) had a challenging year. The trust managed to meet all its Government targets and broke even financially. It gained a two-star rating, but chairman Maggie Shackell
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Maldon: Councillors to discuss lake death
The court case surrounding the death of a man in Maldon's marine lake is set to be discussed by councillors behind closed doors. The council's legal team will be presenting a report of the trial and its outcome to councillors assembled at Maldon District
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Tennis: Westcliff Lawn celebrate two championships
WESTCLIFF Lawn tasted double Essex League success with their ladies' and men's teams. The ladies triumphed in Division One after their nearest rivals, Billericay, failed to secure a large enough winning margin in their final match to overhaul the London
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CAR CRIME SOARS IN BASILDON
CAR CRIME is soaring in the Basildon Division with more than £50,000 worth of vehicles stolen in the past ten days. Concerned police bosses are again urging motorists to "Lock it or lose it" in a bid to curb the problem, and will also be putting up stickers
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Ashingdon: Fire destroys shop before it opens
A chip shop was devastated by a fire just 16 hours before it was due to open for the first time. Terry Burrage, 40, owner of Munch Kings, in Golden Cross Parade, Ashingdon, was busy loading fizzy drinks into the fridge when one of his deep fat fryers
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Maldon: Housing tenants meet up for get-together
Maldon and Dengie tenants of the Moat Housing Group travelled to Chatham for a busy day of discussions and family fun with their counterparts from Kent, Sussex and south London. The first of its kind, the get-together was hosted by the Moat Group Residents
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Dovercourt: Longer season for holiday park?
A holiday park wants to increase the amount of time people can stay in their chalets. Clear Springs Chalet Park, in Low Road, Dovercourt, wants occupancy of chalets between March and mid January.Owners can currently stay there between March and the end
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Speedway: Witches' title dreams go west
Ipswich Witches' Elite League title dreams are over after the club lost out to Wolverhampton in the play-off semi final. To defeat the Midlands club, in a one-off meeting at their Monmore Green circuit, was always going to be a difficult task, but to
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Westcliff: Overpayment causes angst
A man is having sleepless nights - because he can't stop the Inland Revenue showering him with money! Andrew Doyle, 41, of Park Street, Westcliff, has been receiving working tax credit to which he is not entitled for the past three months. He and partner
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Maldon: Taxi death - mum's plea for calm
The mother of a teenager who died following a moped accident is pleading for calm in the aftermath of his death. David South, 16, of St Giles Crescent, Maldon, died on Friday following an incident with a taxi, operated by Arrow's Taxis, at the junction
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Colchester: £250k windfall for town regeneration
East Colchester will benefit from a cash windfall of £250,000 to drive forward its regeneration. The money will help pay for a new project manager, who will work to resolve outstanding legal issues in a bid to get the regeneration scheme moving forward
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DAD QUIZZED OVER THREATS TO KILL CHILDREN
POLICE were today questioning a father who threatened to kill his two young children by driving his tipper truck into the Thames. The 38-year-old man had taken the children, aged five and eight, from their mother's home and drove them away following what
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Colchester: Big rise in stinging invaders
Wasps descended on Colchester with a particular sting in their tails this year. Jean and Michael Berry with the remains of their wasps' nest This is one of hundreds of treated nests which saw a sharp rise in the flying pests. Colchester Council pest controllers
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Clacton: Woman jumps from fire
A woman was forced to jump from a window to escape her blazing flat early today. Badly damaged - firefighters at the scene of the flat blaze The woman, who is in her 30s, escaped with minor injuries after she leapt to safety at 3.50am in Pallister Road
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South Essex: Flu jabs delayed after recalled batch
Thousands of patients in south Essex will have to wait for flu jabs because of a shortage of the vaccine. GP surgeries and health centres have been told they will not get enough supplies for up to four weeks to vaccinate those who need protection against
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Colchester: Woman defies bag snatcher
A bag snatcher was foiled by a woman he tried to rob when she refused to let go of her handbag. But his victim suffered cuts and bruises and was left very shaken by the attempted theft, in Maidenburgh Street in Colchester's Dutch Quarter. The man, described
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Golf: Cochran triumphs in senior battle
Neil Cochran had a battle royal with close pal Nick Dutnall before finally clinching Rochford Hundr-ed's Senior Championship over 36-holes. Dutnall fired six birdies, but found himself two down after the morning 18 holes. However, he fought back well
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Soccer: Don't blame Wayne, says Parky
Phil Parkinson lost no time in defending his captain Wayne Brown after Colchester United crashed out of the LDV Vans Trophy in a late-night penalty shoot-out at Layer Road. Long walk - Wayne Brown returns to his teammates after missing his penalty against
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Chelmsford: Making headlines for 240 years
A blue plaque celebrating the 240th anniversary of the Essex Chronicle was unveiled by the mayor of Chelmsford today. Blue plaque honour - A horsedrawn carriage took Chelmsford mayor Ian Wright, the mayoress Mrs Carol Wright, Chronicle editor Stuart Rawlins
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Clacton: Woman jumps from fire
A woman was forced to jump from a window to escape her blazing flat early today. The woman, who is in her 30s, escaped with minor injuries after she leapt to safety at 3.50am in Pallister Road, Clacton. Emergency services were called to the flats, where
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Maldon: Fourth time lucky for revised plan?
Developers are refusing to give up on the prospect of a new retail park for Maldon. Ambitious plans to build units for furniture and DIY shops and restaurants on land close to Safeway, by Wycke Hill, have again been revised and submitted to Maldon District
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Colchester: Woman defies bag snatcher
A bag snatcher was foiled by a woman he tried to rob when she refused to let go of her handbag. But his victim suffered cuts and bruises and was left very shaken by the attempted theft, in Maidenburgh Street in Colchester's Dutch Quarter. The man, described
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Soccer: Colchester Utd 1-1 Southend Utd (aet, Southend won 5-3 on penalties)
Southend substitute Jim Corbett shot the Blues in to the second round of the LDV Vans Trophy at Layer Road last night from the penalty spot. The striker converted the Shrimpers' fifth spot-kick with his first touch of the ball after coming off the bench
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Harwich: Terminal session to begin
The final session of the public inquiry into a new container terminal at Bathside Bay, Harwich, will be held this month. It will take place to formally accept agreements between developers Hutchison Ports UK and parties like the Environment Agency and
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Braintree: Ram raid foiled by shopkeeper
Shopkeeper Shirley Jeggo foiled an attempted ram raid at her Braintree store when she confronted a masked raider and his accomplices single-handed. Determined to fend off the would-be thieves, 52-year-old Mrs Jeggo stood her ground as they repeatedly
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Soccer: Ward red card rescinded by FA
Canvey Island have received a tremendous boost prior to Saturday's bid to get their first Nationwide Conference home win when More-cambe visit Park Lane. For key central defender Steve Ward has been cleared to play by the Football Association after being
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Soccer: Colchester United 1-1 Southend United (aet, Southend won 5-3 on penalties) (LDV Vans Trophy)
Southend United just love their cup trips to Colchester's Layer Road ground. In five outings in the various competitions over 48 years the Shrimpers have emerged triumphant no fewer than four times. They won 4-1 (FA Cup first round 1956); 4-3 (Littlewoods
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THOUSANDS TO WAIT FOR FLU JAB VACCINE
THOUSANDS of patients in will have to wait for flu jabs because of a shortage of the vaccine. GP surgeries and health centres have been told they will not get enough supplies for up to four weeks to vaccinate those who need protection against the virus
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Great Notley: Two bypasses set for the green light
A bypass for Great Notley has been given the green light by regional planners anxious to introduce improvements in the road network between Chelmsford and Braintree. A north-east bypass of Chelmsford also looks set for the go- ahead. The news was given
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Essex: Partnership pushes for broadband awareness
The Essex Broadband partnership has officially launched and stressed the need to educate people on the benefits of high speed internet access. High speed - Essex Broadband partnership is looking to promote the benefits of high-speed net access for business
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Soccer: Jim fixed it for Southend
Southend United winger Jim Corbett fired a reminder to Blues boss Steve Tilson after cooly converting the decisive penalty at Layer Road last night in the opening round of the LDV Vans Trophy. The 24-year attacker, who has yet to start a game this season
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NEW CINEMA COMING TO TOWN
PLANS to turn a former cinema into a hotel and apartment complex were today unveiled. The proposals, submitted to Basildon Council, would turn Robin's Cinema, in North Gunnels, into a modern three-storey development. Once completed, the building will
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Soccer: Don't blame Wayne, says Parky
Phil Parkinson lost no time in defending his captain Wayne Brown after Colchester United crashed out of the LDV Vans Trophy in a late-night penalty shoot-out at Layer Road. Brown missed the vital and dramatic eighth spot-kick as Southend United eventually
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Soccer: Tilson salutes Blues' improved spot-kick form
Triumphant Southend manager Steve Tilson lost no time in paying tribute to his spot-kick kings after they dumped Colchester out of the LDV Vans Trophy for the second season running. Out of his grasp - Aidan Davidson tries in vain to save a Southend United
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Soccer: Don't blame Wayne, says Parky
Phil Parkinson lost no time in defending his captain Wayne Brown after Colchester United crashed out of the LDV Vans Trophy in a late-night penalty shoot-out at Layer Road. Brown missed the vital and dramatic eighth spot-kick as Southend United eventually
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Braintree: Ladies' night for Peru trek
Trekker Joanne Bull wants ladies to pamper themselves for charity, so she can rough it in Peru. Joanne Bull prepares for her gruelling trek along the Inca trail Miss Bull, 30, is raising money for disability charity Mencap, through a ladies' evening of
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Mid-Essex: Record-breaking year for hospice service
A record number of people have been benefiting from Farleigh Hospice care. With day-hospices in Chelmsford, Braintree and Maldon, all 2,286 people supported by Farleigh last year were cared for free of charge, either in their own home, in one of the three
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Colchester: More choice for train users
Colchester commuters will benefit from new cross-regional routes and more trains to London when a new timetable is introduced. Train operator One is starting direct routes to Lowestoft and Peterborough, while the number of Norwich to London Liverpool
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Colchester: Customer service launched
Residents with queries about council tax or problems with rubbish collection can get answers at a revamped customer service centre. Colchester Council has launched its new centre at Angel Court in Colchester High Street, boasting a bigger area and some
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Soccer: Billericay and Canvey through in FA Youth Cup
There were victories for Billericay Town and Canvey Island in last night's FA Youth Cup first qualifying round programme. The New Lodge side's youngsters won 4-1 at Burnham Ramblers, while Gulls overcame Cam-bridge City 2-1 at Park Lane. But the island's
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Witham: No-glow blow on A12
Special glow-in-the-dark road studs installed on the A12 at a cost of £36,000 may have to be replaced after just one year. The 1,222 solar-powered reflective studs were installed on the Witham bypass during major resurfacing works last year, to reduce
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FERRY DAMAGED IN MINESWEEPER COLLISION
THE Tilbury Ferry has been severely damaged following a dramatic collision with a state-of-the-art Royal Navy minesweeper. The incident happened when the propulsion system on board the HMS Grimsby, a 52-metre, 600-tonne Sandown class minehunter, broke
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Soccer: Etherington waits for winning habit to return
West Ham goalscorer Mattie Etherington was left frustrated despite grabbing the equaliser in his side's 1-1 draw at Derby County. The left winger struck after 11 minutes to cancel out Michael Johnson's sixth-minute opener, but then suffered as neither
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Braintree: Ram raid foiled by shopkeeper
Shopkeeper Shirley Jeggo foiled an attempted ram raid at her Braintree store when she confronted a masked raider and his accomplices single-handed. Determined to fend off the would-be thieves, 52-year-old Mrs Jeggo stood her ground as they repeatedly
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Harwich: Tick-tock sparks bomb alert
Bomb experts were called to a ticking package - only to find it was an antique clock. The package was found outside staff offices at Harwich International Port on Tuesday morning. It had been left for a member of crew outside the Freight Services Building
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Bocking, Witham: Man's death mystery
Mystery still surrounds the last moments of a man who died after a night out. Lloyd Brown, 34, of Broad Road, Bocking, was found dead by his friend after staying at his home for the night on March 21. A post-mortem examination carried out following Mr
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Southend: Woman stole for mum's operation
A woman who stole £10,000 from her bosses to pay for her mother's hip replacement operation has been spared a jail sentence. Yasmin Foster, 46, of Fernbrook Avenue, Southend, helped herself to the cash from her employers Dagenham Motors when she learned
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Westcliff: Thousands pay tribute to fallen firefighter
The father of a firefighter who died rescuing two people fought back the tears as he told how "the world has been cheated" by his son's death. About 3,000 mourners packed the Roman Catholic Westminster Cathedral, in London, yesterday<WED> to pay
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Colchester: Theatre launch for new audio system
Blind theatre-goers can now visualise sets and on-stage action through a new audio service. Pictures in words - Matt Simpkins of the Mercury Theatre tries out the new audio system at a performance of To Kill A Mockingbird The Mercury Theatre has launched
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Southend: Airport to bid for European flights
Southend Airport today launched a major campaign to revive short-haul business and pleasure flights to Europe. A major publicity drive is under way, with new airport director Bruce Campbell in Vienna at a conference of the European Airlines Association
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Colchester: More choice for train users
Colchester commuters will benefit from new cross-regional routes and more trains to London when a new timetable is introduced. Train operator One is starting direct routes to Lowestoft and Peterborough, while the number of Norwich to London Liverpool
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Soccer: Tilson salutes Blues' improved spot-kick form
Triumphant Southend manager Steve Tilson lost no time in paying tribute to his spot-kick kings after they dumped Colchester out of the LDV Vans Trophy for the second season running. He said: "We scored five out of five great penalties to win the tie and
