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Leigh: Model airplanes stolen in "targeted" raid
A model enthusiast lost about £5,500 worth of helicopters and model parts during a shed break-in. Three remote control model helicopters, each more than 45 inches long, were stolen from Broomfield Avenue, Leigh, along with parts removed from other models
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Darts: Witham man ready for Ovens
Witham's Colin Lloyd will take on Denis Ovens in the first round of the 2004 Skybet World Grand Prix Championship. The third seed will be gunning for glory when he takes part in the prestigious event at the CityWest Hotel, in Dublin, between October 18
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Colochester: Crunch University car park talks
Union officials are having a crunch meeting today with Essex University bosses over moves to increase parking charges for staff. Three unions, AUT, Amicus and Unison, have joined together after receiving numerous compaints from their members who work
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Essex: Off to Oz at our expense
Essex County Council's chief executive is to jet off on a three-week trip down under at council taxpayers' expense just weeks before he is due to retire. Stewart Ashurst will visit Australia and New Zealand at the start of next month. He will squeeze
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Walton: Living Naze would 'kill environment'
Ambitious plans to give Walton a shot in the arm have been slammed. Farmer David Eagle is hoping to create a visitor centre and nature reserve at the Naze. But objectors say inadequate roads could become blocked by the thousands of visitors expected and
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Basildon: Accused robbers change their plea
The trial of two Basildon men who were part of a gang committing robberies up and down the country came to a dramatic end when they changed their pleas. Kevin Taylor, 21, and Peter Williams, 22, pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiring to commit robberies
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Braintree: Legion celebrates 80 years
A parade and church service have been held to celebrate 80 years of one of the district's most respected organisations. Braving the rain - members of the Royal British Legion parade through Braintree despite the inclement weather. Picture: STEVE ARGENT
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Rugby: Colchester 26-23 Rochford Hundred (London North East Division Four)
Despite windy conditions making kicking very tough, Colchester's James Gee held his nerve to slot home a last-gasp 30-yard penalty conversion to give the home side a three-point win. It was Gee who put the first points on the board with an eighth minute
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Chelmsford: Park attack on men
Detectives are investigating the 'ferocious' attack of two young men as they walked through Chelmsford's Central Park in the early hours of Saturday morning. The 19-year-old friends were returning home after a night out when they were attacked by three
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Colchester: Off to Oz at our expense
Essex County Council's chief executive is to jet off on a three-week trip down under at council taxpayers' expense just weeks before he is due to retire. Stewart Ashurst will visit Australia and New Zealand at the start of next month. He will squeeze
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Snooker: Carter prepared for Hunter clash
Ali Carter booked a second-round tie against world number four Paul Hunter in the British Grand Prix last night. Carter, 24, from Tiptree managed a 5-4 victory over Adrian Gunnell last night at the Guild Hall in Preston. Leeds-based Hunter dispatched
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Maldon: Verdict looms on church annexe
The fate of a controversial church annexe on Maldon High Street could be decided soon. Plans to build a £300,00 development on the Grade I listed All Saints Church have caused fierce debate among town residents. Maldon District Council has received 768
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Chelmsford: Tickets set alight at bus station
A box of bus tickets in Chelmsford Bus Station were set alight in the early hours of Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to Duke Street at 3.15am following reports of paper alight in the street. Upon arrival they discovered that somebody had set
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Basildon: Youngster comes to rescue of robbed pensioner
It was youngsters who took Connie Langford's money away - but it was another who helped give it back. Big-hearted Rebecca O'Connell has spent her hard-earned pocket money on raffle prizes after reading about the plight of Mrs Langford, 90. Rebecca was
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Essex: Offenders to be banned from pubs
Drinkers accused of fighting or anti-social behaviour outside bars and pubs could be banned from all local licensed premises. Pubwatch groups, with help from Essex Police, are introducing the hardline scheme across the county with the message "behave
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Essex: Offenders to be banned from pubs
Drinkers accused of fighting or anti-social behaviour outside bars and pubs could be banned from all local licensed premises. Pubwatch groups, with help from Essex Police, are introducing the hardline scheme across the county with the message "behave
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South Woodham Ferrers: Bogus callers inundating area
Bogus callers have been striking in the South Woodham Ferrers area. Police have been inundated with complaints about people trying to con their way into homes. Last Wednesday afternoon South Woodham Ferrers was the scene of a number of the incidents.
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Maldon: Wasp sting kills hero
A man who was once hailed a hero has died after being stung by a wasp while on holiday in Spain. Paul Harris, of Chelmer Terrace, Maldon, died last Wednesday, aged 60, while staying at a friends house in El Chorro, an hour north of Malaga. His family
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Harwich: Remembrance honour for town's Legion
War veterans from Harwich will play a part in a national event to mark Remembrance Day next month. The Harwich branch of the Royal British Legion will be involved in a service at the Royal Albert Hall in London on November 13. Robert Kirk, who served
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Sible Hedingham: Beware the lady killer
A ladybird which has inflicted "catastrophic" damage in the US is on the loose in Britain, an expert warned today. Harmonia axyridis, also known as the harlequin ladybird or multi-coloured ladybug, poses a 'deadly threat' to butterflies, lacewings and
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Harwich: Remembrance honour for town's Legion
War veterans from Harwich will play a part in a national event to mark Remembrance Day next month. The Harwich branch of the Royal British Legion will be involved in a service at the Royal Albert Hall in London on November 13. Robert Kirk, who served
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Mid-Essex: Sub-station blast sparks blackout
Businesses in mid-Essex were left counting the cost today after an explosion left them without power. People across Witham, Hatfield Peverel, Terling, Fairstead, White Notley and Faulkbourne were all affected after an electricity sub-station in Cut Throat
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Colchester: Why Rupert made an exhibition of himself
A son has turned himself into a work of art to help make an exhibition of his father's drawings a success. The illustrated man - Sheelagh Ross and Rupert Hay admire the special tattoo. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (38592-5) Rupert Hay, 22, of Magdalen Street
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Essex: Chief exec takes trip on taxpayers' money
County Hall's top man is to jet off on a three-week trip Down Under at council taxpayers' expense just weeks before he is due to retire, it was revealed today. Chief executive Stewart Ashurst is to visit Australia and New Zealand at the start of next
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Maldon: Man let pet birds starve to death
A man was banned for life from keeping animals after the carcasses of more than 30 starved birds were found in an aviary at his home. Chelmsford Magistrates' Court heard yesterday that Julian Rous, of Mill Road, Maldon, told RSPCA inspectors he had "lost
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Soccer: Fitness race for Davison
Goalkeeper Aidan Davison is prepared to play through the pain barrier if it means helping Colchester United. However, the 36-year-old knows that if he is going to be a hindrance he will not be badgering U's boss Phil Parkinson. Davison took painkillers
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Colchester: Are you ready for rural rat invasion?
They're coming! Forget the town mouse and country mouse story, pest controllers are gearing up to take on an invasion of rural rats into Colchester. Rat man - pest controller Colin Rand lays a baited rat trap in readiness for an anticipated surge in the
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Braintree: False rape woman fined
A woman who made a false allegation of rape in Braintree has been fined £80 for wasting police time. The woman in her 40s, whose identity is not being released by Essex Police, had alleged on Friday evening that she was attacked while at the home of a
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Athletics: Graceful wins race
Colchester's Grace Greenhalgh was in majestic form when competing against a vast field of competitors in the popular ten-kilometre race in Southend. Starting at a fast pace, she maintained her form throughout to come home victorious, winning in a time
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Maldon: Wasp sting kills hero
A man who was once hailed a hero has died after being stung by a wasp while on holiday in Spain. Paul Harris, of Chelmer Terrace, Maldon, died last Wednesday, aged 60, while staying at a friends house in El Chorro, an hour north of Malaga. His family
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Leigh: Super doctor centre "step backwards", residents say
A trail-blazing super care centre that would move three doctors' practices and a clinic to one site in Leigh is a backwards step, health bosses were told. Residents voiced their concerns over plans for the primary care centre in Leigh, which would be
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Soccer: Fitness race for Davison
Goalkeeper Aidan Davison is prepared to play through the pain barrier if it means helping Colchester United. Race for fitness - Aidan Davison However, the 36-year-old knows that if he is going to be a hindrance he will not be badgering U's boss Phil Parkinson
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Manningtree: Lotto luck for film maker
A new Manningtree-based group is celebrating after being awarded lottery funding. East Anglian Community Projects is getting a grant of up to £11,160 from the Local Heritage Initiative (LHI) to make a film on The Escaped Nun. Madge Moult escaped from
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Soccer: Hudson in line for recall
Gary Hudson could be in line for a surprise return to Clacton Town colours for tonight's Ridgeons League premier division clash at home to neighbours Halstead. The Seasiders have defensive worries with Steff Falla suspended and Paul Champ sidelined with
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Sible Hedingham: Beware the lady killer
A ladybird which has inflicted "catastrophic" damage in the US is on the loose in Britain, an expert warned today. Harmonia axyridis, also known as the harlequin ladybird or multi-coloured ladybug, poses a 'deadly threat' to butterflies, lacewings and
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Darts: Witham man ready for Ovens
Witham's Colin Lloyd will take on Denis Ovens in the first round of the 2004 Skybet World Grand Prix Championship. The third seed will be gunning for glory when he takes part in the prestigious event at the CityWest Hotel, in Dublin, between October 18
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Basildon: Couple tell of distressing hate campaign
A couple today told how they were pushed to breaking point by a vindictive neighbour who waged a 15-month hate campaign against them. Brian and Dorothy Bowles had their Basildon home splattered with paint five times by Colin Evans, causing around £25,000
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Soccer: Boosted by being back near the top
Tommy Miller admitted it was a 'huge psychological boost' to help Ipswich Town back to joint-top spot in the Coca-Cola Championship. The Blues are second on goal difference - behind Wigan Athletic - after Sunday's dramatic 2-1 success against Coventry
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Soccer: Boosted by being back near the top
Tommy Miller admitted it was a 'huge psychological boost' to help Ipswich Town back to joint-top spot in the Coca-Cola Championship. The Blues are second on goal difference - behind Wigan Athletic - after Sunday's dramatic 2-1 success against Coventry
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Colchester: Dermot's media masterclass
Budding media stars of the future got some inside information on the business from a Colchester media star of the present. Giving advice - Dermot O'Leary at Colchester Sixth Form College. Picture: SEANA HUGHES Dermot O'Leary, presenter of such programmes
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Chelmsford: David's lucky ticket
A mid-Essex man has taken home a new car after putting his money towards a good cause. David Hannah, bought two tickets for a raffle where the proceeds went to Chelmsford Shopmobilty. More than £13,000 was made from the sale of tickets and Mr Hannah was
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Chelmsford: Back to a pain-free state!
Patients suffering with chronic back pain are set to be helped with a new machine. Help with back pain - Dr Baskaran Jegadish with patients Sue Hazelwood and Kim Monk, Dr McCartney and Doris Mills of the WRVS, with the radio frequency lesioning machine
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Clacton: Volunteers desperately needed
A charity which is a lifeline to many disabled shoppers may have to close on one of its busiest days unless it can get more volunteers. Shopmobility in Clacton has been lending electric scooters and wheelchairs out for more than ten years. But lack of
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Southend: Miller's plans for Margate dashed
Southend businessman Philip Miller's plans to buy Margate's biggest theme park may have been scuppered after its owner said there was "no chance" of a deal being done. Mr Miller, 49, of Poynters Lane, Shoebury, already owns Southend seafront tourist attractions
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Walton: Living Naze would 'kill environment'
Ambitious plans to give Walton a shot in the arm have been slammed. Farmer David Eagle is hoping to create a visitor centre and nature reserve at the Naze. But objectors say inadequate roads could become blocked by the thousands of visitors expected and
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Colchester: Cash at a stroke!
A 24-hour swimathon has smashed fundraising records after hundreds of people took the plunge for charity. This year's Colchester Fire Swim is expected to raise a whopping £25,000 - the highest in its 22-year history. More than 140 teams took part in the
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Colchester: Council troubled by centre's leaky roof
A revamp of Colchester Council's customer service centre has left it with a leaky roof. Bright front - sunny smiles from Colchester Council's customer services team, right, at the opening of the revamped centre, but it has been found to be a little damp
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Coggeshall: History of town on the plaque
Plaques to give visitors to an Essex town an insight into history are being considered by planners. Coggeshall Heritage Society is applying for planning permission to put up blue plaques on seven buildings, to commemorate notable historical figures, institutions
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Canvey: Man jailed after failed suicide pact
A man who ducked out of a suicide pact with his girlfriend was today behind bars for helping her to die. John Cross, 51, pulled out at the last minute but allowed Chez Buchanan, 25, to gas herself in his car. In sentencing him to three-and-a-half years
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Basildon: Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash
A motorcyclist was today fighting for his life following a smash on the London-bound A127. The road was closed for more than two hours following the accident at the height of the morning rush hour. The smash, half a mile west of the Mayflower Retail Park
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Clacton: Youngest triplet mother's tragedy
One of three babies born to Britain's youngest ever natural mother of triplets has died. Emma Burns, who is orginally from Clacton but now lives in Derbyshire, was just 17 when she gave birth to daughter Alexis and sons Jake and Cameron on July 3. Her
