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Stansted: Translate, please!
Low-cost airline Ryanair has demanded that a letter demanding it repay millions of Euros in illegal subsidies be re-sent in English, rather than French. The Walloon regional government and Charleroi airport have asked for the return of 4 million Euros
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Southend 10k: Hickey sponsorship boost
Southend's super sporting all-rounder Adam Hickey has landed his first major sponsorship deal. The 16-year-old defends his Southend 10K title at Southchurch Park on Sunday after signing up with Canvey based Club Sports (UK) Ltd. They will provide the
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Soccer: Matt's out to grab his chance
Matt Richards is determined to grab his chance and stay in the Ipswich Town side when they visit Coventry City. The young left-back was restored to the starting line-up for Tuesday's Coca-Cola Championship draw against Reading. And, in the absence of
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South Essex: Irate passengers pull cord to stop train
Angry passengers pulled the emergency cord when their train failed to stop at a station, it has emerged. The 5:09pm Leigh to Fenchurch Street service was running 13 minutes late because of a signal fault at Pitsea when the decision was taken to miss out
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Dovercourt: Nursery helps parents in job hunt
A new nursery has opened in Dovercourt to help parents go back to work or learn new skills. Bedtime - Julie Gooding puts baby Catherine Hammond-Lammas down to sleep Places are still available for children at the Ark Centre Neighbourhood Nursery in Barrack
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Basildon: Think twice before phone fraud, police warn
Want to get a flash new phone? Then think twice before falsely reporting your old one as stolen to the police. Police have claimed they are winning the war on fraudsters who make bogus insurance claims for "stolen" mobile phones. Reports of stolen phones
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Soccer: Wardy boost bolsters Gulls' defence
Canvey Island soccer boss Jeff King admits that the availability of central defender Steve Ward has given his side a tremendous boost ahead of tomorrow's Nationwide Conference home game with Morecambe. Gull's longest serving player was set to sit out
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Colchester: Staff spot fake note
Eagle-eyed post office staff spotted a fake dollar note as a man tried to change it for real ones. They checked the US $500 note when the man asked to swap it for US $100 notes at the post office in Head Street, Colchester. When the staff queried it,
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Canvey: Millionaire in court on election charges
A Canvey multimillionaire flew an aeroplane banner across the island branding local Labour election candidates "poofs, pervs and thieves", a court has heard. Terry Holding, 71, also dropped thousands of leaflets from his plane accusing two male candidates
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Chelmsford: Bogus callers target town
Bogus callers are preying on the elderly around Chelmsford with seven homes hit in a spate of cons. Homes in Writtle, Chelmsford, Springfield and Purleigh have been targeted with three cons used to trick elderly householders. In Mayfield Road, Wittle
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Clacton: Young hero tackles severe 3-mile trek
A severely-disabled man is to undertake a gruelling challenge to help a woman with a crippling illness When Christopher Philpot was born, his parents were told he would not live beyond 13. But, now 23, Christopher, who has Downs Syndrome, is registered
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Braintree: Surfing into the world of IT
Edith Borthwick Special School students have begun computer classes to boost their life skills. Going hi-tech tutor David Brett shows Alex Wrench, Kate Hartley, Matthew Sanson, Ami Ross, Rebecca Stephen and Harry Camp, of Edith Borthwick Special School
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Walton, Colchester: Denise shouts shark!
A woman found a shark's tooth millions of years old at Walton-on-the-Naze while out beach combing with her family. Nothing but the tooth - Denise Rowe and her children with her find Denise Rowe, 36, of Cavendish Avenue, Colchester, goes out beach combing
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Stansted: Strike threat at airport
A winter of discontent is on the cards as Stansted baggage handlers are being balloted for strike action over pay and conditions. Some 150 GMB union members who work for airport ground services contractor Groundstar, trading as Swissport, have rejected
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Soccer: Blues' Bentley hoping for ref U-turn
SOUTHEND United midfielder Mark Bentley is hoping to appear for the in-form Shrimpers at Darlington tomorrow after appealing against his mid-week red card against Colchester. The energetic former Dagenham and Redbridge man controversially received his
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Brentwood: Check charity ID warning to residents
Police are issuing a warning to residents after arresting a woman believed to be connected to bogus charity collections in the Brentwood area. The woman has been bailed pending further enquiries, but police are looking to remind residents to be cautious
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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, on Wednesday to pay their respects
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Southend: Sir Teddy lauded at Freeman ceremony
Three cheers rang out across Southend's Council Chamber as members and guests rose to their feet to salute Sir Teddy Taylor as he received the award of Freeman of the Borough. The unique call came from a Liberal Democrat, Nigel Baker, who added: "The
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Rayleigh: Church suffers from lack of repairmen
Everyone knows there's a shocking shortage of tradespeople - but try finding a repairman the next time your antique stained-glass window is smashed. Members of the historic Holy Trinity Church are still suffering from the legacy of two callous break-ins
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Rugby: Westcliff looking for winning formula
Westcliff aim to get back on track in London Four North East against visitors Thetford tomorrow. The Aviation Way side threw away a 19-10 half-time lead at West Norfolk last weekend, suffering a dramatic collapse to lose 20-19 late in the game. This setback
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Soccer: Barefield's 'a phenomenon'...
Clacton Town goal king Dave Barefield has been described as a 'phenomenon' ahead of tomorrow's premier division trip to Wisbech. The glowing compliment was paid by Seasiders assistant boss Steve Ball, who has watched the striker bag ten goals in ten games
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Witham: Pippa's ordeal has a sting in the tale
A Good Samaritan who came to the aid of a woman and her distressed dog has been applauded for her quick thinking. Feeling better - wasp sting victim Pippa gets a hug from owner Jennie Blew, who now wants to get in touch with the Good Samaritan who helped
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Golf: Adam's off to South Africa
South Africa is the next stop for hot-shot Adam Burwood. The Harwich and Dovercourt Golf Club youngster has won through to the finals of the Daily Telegraph Junior Championships in Sun City next week. There, the Essex Under-18s skipper will compete against
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Athletics: Hickey sponsorship boost
Southend's super sporting all-rounder Adam Hickey has landed his first major sponsorship deal. The 16-year-old defends his Southend 10K title at Southchurch Park on Sunday after signing up with Canvey based Club Sports (UK) Ltd. They will provide the
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Maldon: Gabriel's story is out of this world
JK Rowling look out. Gabriel Finn is a top author in the making, according to his school, Maldon Court Preparatory, in Silver Street, Maldon. The star youngster, who is in year six, has recently had work published in an "Out of this World" book. The school
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Southend: Man's drowning sparks surfwatch group
The family of a man who drowned at sea have given their support to a new scheme that aims to introduce more than 100 lifeguards to patrol the beaches of Southend and Canvey. Kevin Love, 38, of Meteor Road, Westcliff, died after getting into difficulties
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Colchester: Protesters' bus plea
Campaigners have launched a new protest group to keep Colchester bus station exactly where it is. Campaigners Timothy Oxton of the Save Our Bus Station group with supporters Betty and Tony Constable, Michael and Judy Allen, Jane Snowdon and Raymond Bowen
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Soccer: Williams targets a hat-trick
Gareth Williams remembers vividly his first Football League hat-trick. hat-trick hero - Gareth Williams would love another treble against Port Vale He recorded it in a storming 4-1 home win over Port Vale in March 2003 - Colchester United manager Phil
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Soccer: Williams targets a hat-trick
GARETH Williams remembers vividly his first Football League hat-trick. He recorded it in a storming 4-1 home win over Port Vale in March 2003 Colchester United manager Phil Parkinson's first game at the helm. And the goal-hungry Welsh Under-23 international
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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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South Essex: Irate passengers pull cord to stop train
Angry passengers pulled the emergency cord when their train failed to stop at a station, it has emerged. The 5:09pm Leigh to Fenchurch Street service was running 13 minutes late because of a signal fault at Pitsea when the decision was taken to miss out
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Cricket: So long Southchurch, hello Garons Park
It's so long Southchurch Park, greetings Garons Park, after it was confirmed yesterday that Essex County Cricket Club would be changing the future location of the Southend Cricket Festival. The announcement coincides with 100 years of county cricket in
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Harwich: Soccer boss red-cards land deal
A football boss fears a car park sell-off would spell disaster for his club. Tony Armstrong, chairman of Harwich and Parkeston FC, said it would be a huge blow if Tendring Council went ahead with the sale of land next to the Royal Oak ground. The council
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Wickford: Elderly man dies in house fire
A smoke alarm could have saved a 98-year-old man who died when his Wickford bungalow burnt to the ground this morning, firefighters claimed. Neighbours of the semi-detached house in Oakhurst Drive, Wickford, dialled 999 at 4am this morning after being
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Maldon: Casting for a hero
The head and shoulders of what could become one of Maldon's future tourist attractions, have been cast in bronze. Earldorman Byrhtnoth A statue of Earldorman Byrhtnoth, the town's famous Anglo-Saxon warrior slain by Vikings at the Battle of Maldon in
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Colchester: Town's MP asks council 'to come clean' on site issue
Where is the proposed new bus station for Colchester town centre going to go? That is is the question that is burning on everyone's lips, including Colchester MP Bob Russell who wants some answers from the borough's council. As part of the St Botolph's
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Horndon: Men take off from France in banger rally
Two men are hoping that it's not bangers and smash this weekend when they race to Naples in a car destined for the scrap heap. Les Hedaux, 53, and Claudio Valentini, 44, today stepped into their weathered Toyota Corolla 1.3 and began the gruelling Staples
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Essex: 'Fresh start' call for police
Essex Police Authority is calling for a 'fresh start' with a new chief constable when present chief David Stevens' contract ends in 2005. Authority chairman Cllr Robert Chambers made the surprise announcement at a public meeting in Chelmsford on Monday
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Barling: Deadly American spider freaks family
A car enthusiast who found a strange spider in an imported American car today admitted being shocked to discover it was a deadly black widow. Barry Ashdown, 59, from Barling, found a spider's web in his 1960 Deville Cadillac when he picked it up from
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Chelmsford: Vote due on new courthouse plan
A new magistrates court in Chelmsford could be set to provide the town with a building of civic pride. The new courthouse, which is planned for New Street in the town centre, would serve thousands of people each year and would replace the existing courthouse
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Stansted: Plan to ease blight from new runway
Home-owners who live close to the boundary of the proposed second Stansted runway are to have the value of their property guaranteed for up to 15 years. Airport operator BAA Stansted has announced details of its Home Owner Support Scheme (HOSS). HOSS
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Colchester: Walk-in centre nearly ready
The finishing touches have been put to Colchester's new walk-in medical centre. Final touches - Graham Spence, project manager for Colchester Primary Care Trust, checks the progress in the reception area at the walk-in medical centre in the former Royal
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Soccer: Izzet can't wait to play again
Kemal Izzet is hoping to step out of the Layer Road shadows back into Colchester United's first-team squad for tomorrow's Coca-Cola League One clash with Port Vale. The eager former Charlton Athletic midfielder is fully fit again after a plague of summer
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Soccer: Williams targets a hat-trick
Gareth Williams remembers vividly his first Football League hat-trick. He recorded it in a storming 4-1 home win over Port Vale in March 2003 - Colchester United manager Phil Parkinson's first game at the helm. And the goal-hungry Welsh Under-23 international
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Clacton: Traders and police in bid to improve town
Clacton's newly-revitalised Chamber of Trade will be working with the police to make the town a better place. Top on the list of subjects to be tackled is general crime and disorder in the town centre. They want to improve the use of CCTV cameras and
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Soccer: Matt's out to grab his chance
Matt Richards is determined to grab his chance and stay in the Ipswich Town side when they visit Coventry City. The young left-back was restored to the starting line-up for Tuesday's Coca-Cola Championship draw against Reading. And, in the absence of
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Soccer: Izzet can't wait to play again
Kemal Izzet is hoping to step out of the Layer Road shadows back into Colchester United's first-team squad for tomorrow's Coca-Cola League One clash with Port Vale. The eager former Charlton Athletic midfielder is fully fit again after a plague of summer
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Rugby preview: Braintree look for familiar faces to come back
Braintree will be looking for the return of a few familiar faces this weekend. A depleted Black and Ambers lost out to Chingford 23-6 last week. They were without Kris Coote, Paul Wainwright, Barry Tame and Stevie Sewell. But tomorrow thay have a chance
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Soccer: Matt's out to grab his chance
Matt Richards is determined to grab his chance and stay in the Ipswich Town side when they visit Coventry City. The young left-back was restored to the starting line-up for Tuesday's Coca-Cola Championship draw against Reading. And, in the absence of
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Stansted: Strike threat at airport
A winter of discontent is on the cards as Stansted baggage handlers are being balloted for strike action over pay and conditions. Some 150 GMB union members who work for airport ground services contractor Groundstar, trading as Swissport, have rejected
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Noak Bridge: Sylvie reaches national final
An inspirational woman from Noak Bridge who triumphed against the odds to set up her own company teaching French has reached the finals of a national business awards. Sylvie de La Roche, 55, from Noak Bridge has been named one of the country's top 30
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Clacton: Gang rob man at knife-point for £90
A man was robbed by three men, including one brandishing a knife. The attackers struck in Old Road, Clacton, near the Lidl store at 1am on Wednesday. The victim was approached by three men and told to hand over his money. He did and the three robbers
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Stansted: Award for police officer
A Stansted-based police inspector has picked up an award for her professionalism and loyalty. The accolades were given out at an Essex Police ceremony at Stockbrook Manor Golf and Country Club, near Billericay, recently. Chief Constable David Stevens
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South Essex: Biker deaths still on the rise
The number of bikers killed on Essex roads is continuing to rise. Twenty-five have already died in crashes in the county this year - up on last year's total of 24 deaths with three months of the year still left. The Government has announced it will investigate
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Copford: Woman cleared of stabbing charge
A woman has been cleared by a court of deliberately stabbing her husband, who then had to have his spleen removed. There were cheers from the public gallery at Chelmsford Crown Court when the jury came back with a unanimous verdict of not guilty against
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Soccer: Hammers' Mullins aims to grab his chance
West Ham defender Hayden Mullins is set to continue his first team return tomorrow when Wolves visit the Boleyn Ground. Mullins, who has found first-team starts hard to come back this season, returned to the side at Derby in place of the injured Malky
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Frinton, Walton: Community officers on patrol soon
The first of Frinton and Walton's long-awaited police community support officers will be patrolling the streets in less than a month. That was the assurance from Tendring police boss Chief Supt Dave Hudson. The delay hit Frinton and Walton council taxpayers
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Southend: Residents celebrate post office triumph
Residents were celebrating today after they faced off against the Post Office and won. People on the Woodgrange estate in Southend launched a petition when they heard the Post Office was considering closing its branch in Woodgrange Drive. The Post Office
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Brentwood: PM to look at traveller law plan
The Prime Minister has agreed to put John Baron MP's attempts to change the law over travellers developing Green Belt without planning permission under the microscope for a second time. The MP for Billericay and Wickford quizzed the premier in Parliament
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Braintree: Wartime stories wanted at library
Residents who lived through the Second World War are being asked to take part in a BBC project by coming along to tell their stories at Braintree library. On October 13, the library in Fairfield Road is inviting Braintree folk for a taste of the TV station's
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Manningtree: School has classes in nuptials
Here comes the bride! Starting young - Amy Punchard and groom James Thompson in a mock ceremony at Manningtree High School Picture: STEVE BRADING (38430-b) Amy Punchard and groom James Thompson were "married" in a mock ceremony at Manningtree High School
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Harwich: Police cells closed
Prisoners will no longer be taken into custody at Harwich police station after the cells permanently closed. Instead, suspects will have to be taken on a 17-mile journey to Clacton to be booked in. The six cells at the Harwich site in Main Road have been
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Southend: Charity shop expands as business booms
A fledgling charity shop in Southend High Street is doing so well it is expanding so it can sell furniture. The YMCA shop has only been open for two months and business is booming. It is now taking over an empty unit next door, which used to be the other
