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Colchester: Boy, 14, locked up for attack on tutor
A teenager has been locked up for Christmas after a "savage assault" on a teacher. Detained - Aaron Barnham, seen here in a file picture with mother Sheena at their Greenstead home (37163-3) Aaron Barnham was sentenced to a six-month detention and training
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Soccer: Izzet's new injury woe
Kem Izzet has suffered a setback in his bid to gain full fitness. Setback - Kem Izzet has hit a stumbling block in his bid to rediscover fitness. 37451-4 The tenacious Colchester United midfielder has been struggling with ankle ligament damage and was
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Colchester: New hotel rooms
The number of hotel rooms in Colchester is being added to thanks to the Rose and Crown Hotel. Work has started at the hotel, at the bottom of East Hill, on groundwork for nine new executive rooms. Councillor Kevin Bentley visited the Rose and Crown to
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Colchester: Garrison radio's community bid
Good morning Colchester! The Army will be going radio ga ga if the garrison's station is allowed to move to an FM frequency. Plans - Colchester Garrison Radio presenter Andy Luckman. (40180-2) Colchester Garrison Radio has applied for a community radio
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Tendring: Whitehall cash may have to be handed back
Part of a Government cash grant made to Tendring Council might have to be given back. The council received the money for its performance in dealing with planning applications. But it has now been discovered the handout was based on the wrong figures being
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Canvey: Man who's 'proud to be antisocial' to be evicted
A man who told a court he was "proud to be antisocial" is to be evicted from his home and given a two-year Antisocial Behaviour Order. Steven Laden, 27, of Gafzelle Drive, Canvey, terrorised residents through abuse, assaults and threats - even breaking
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Essex: Watch out for the festive phishers
Firms are being cautioned to watch out for the Christmas phishers - the internet anglers posing as banks to hack into business accounts. One Essex businessman warns that he expects his normal weekly "attacks" to rise from five to 20 this week. He said
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Colchester: Man jailed after road rage attack
A man has been jailed for a road rage attack in Colchester. Nicholas French, 31, shunted a car when it overtook him and then pushed the driver in the eye and nose, a court heard. The groundworker, of Waterworks Close, Layer de la Haye, lost his temper
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Witham: The best gift of all
A five-year-old girl who had a tumour removed has been given the best Christmas present of all - a new lease of life. Picture of health - Katie Creed, right, is looking forward to Christmas with her sister, Louise, and mum, Lisa. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK
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Maldon: Rocking horse helps raise cash
A hand-carved rocking horse has helped raise more than £500 for people with mental health difficulties in the Maldon area. The Victorian-style horse, worth £1,800, was raffled during Maldon's Victorian evening celebrations, at the town's Swan Hotel. The
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Colchester: Enforced move may be blessing in disguise
Monsoon, the women's clothes shop which was forced to move from its Eld Lane premises in Colchester after a fire damaged the building, has doubled its sales in its new temporary premises. The store is now operating in the old Disvoery store opposite Colchester
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Colchester: Robbers pulled knife on man
A man was robbed at knifepoint of cash and credit cards. The victim was walking along Harwich Road, Colchester, in the early hours of today, when he was approached by two men. They threatened him with a knife and stole his wallet, containing credit cards
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Maldon: '3-month works will affect traders'
Paving works planned for Maldon High Street have led one of the town's business leaders to speak out about how long they are expected to take. Chris Tibballs, chairman of the Maldon Chamber of Trade and Commerce, has told Essex County Council three months
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North Essex: Warning to homeowners
Police are warning homeowners to make sure their homes are secure after a spate of daytime burglaries. Jewellery and ornaments were stolen from a home in The Street, Weeley, after burglars got in through the back doors between 11.30am and 4pm yesterday
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Chelmsford: Swimmer, 79, dies after heart attack
An elderly man has died after suffering a suspected heart attack in a swimming pool. The 79-year-old got into difficulty while he was swimming at Riverside Ice and Leisure in Chelmsford, at 7.30am yesterday. Lifeguards pulled the man from the water and
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Coggeshall: John says let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
People have been flocking to see the snow in Coggeshall. It isn't real, but is produced by a snow machine. White Christmas - John and Heidi Chappell with their children Megan, four, and one-year-old Kacey who just love the snow produced by the machine
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Basildon: Johnny Vegas's "pal" takes swipe at Basildon
A woman who was reunited with her old college friend Johnny Vegas on national television said she doesn't "care about the people of Basildon". Comedian Johnny Vegas spoke to the Echo on Saturday <18> and asked for help in tracking down his former
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Colchester: Snaps of dying man, 46, lost
A couple have made an emotional plea for the return of a camera containing pictures of the last party a dying man will attend. Geoff Bailey took hundreds of photos of his brother Spencer enjoying himself at the Gas Club in Bromley Road, Colchester, on
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Frinton: Pupils with an audience of millions
The heavenly voices of pupils at a Frinton school have been heard by millions of people across the country. Practice makes perfect - Sally Vincent leads St Philomena's Preparatory School choir during rehearsals for their TV appearance. Picture: TERRY
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Basildon: No more cash for legal traveller sites
Basildon has been snubbed in a Government cash handout for more legal travellers' sites, it has emerged. This is despite the district having one of the highest concentration of unlawful encampments in the country, which are home to hundreds of travellers
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Colchester: Family escape fire-hit home
A family had a lucky escape from their smoke-logged home after fire broke out. The smoke damage has left the family homeless days before Christmas, and facing a race against time to try to get the house cleaned in time for Christmas Day. The fire started
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Essex: Bosses want to keep season special
Business bosses back the Government in wanting to keep Christmas special in Essex this year - and close up shop. An Institute of Directors survey found 89 per cent of company heads do not support Christmas day working and 93 per cent per cent let their
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Essex: Surgery move is 'barmy'
A doctor says plans to relocate a surgery in South Woodham are barmy. Proposals to move The New Surgery out of temporary buildings have been attacked by Dr John Cormack as a waste of taxpayers' money. The New Surgery is based in the temporary buildings
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Essex: Revellers to flee county in droves
The great Christmas getaway was expected to start today. Motorists are expected to start making a dash for it today but Christmas Eve is still on course to be the busiest day on the roads. People travelling by train are advised to book seats in advance
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Tracey's Rumble in the Jungle
Sporty Tracey Davies is getting ready for a rumble in the jungle. Survival challenge - Tracey sorts out her outfit for the Borneo event. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN (40143-2) Tracey has been chosen to take part in a television challenge programme in Borneo,
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Colchester: Councillor defends regeneration plans
A robust defence of regeneratio plans for St Botolph's has been mounted by a leading councillor after Colchester MP Bob Russell branded them a "charade". Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Russell launched a scathing attack on Colchester Council, accusing
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Laindon: Milky delivers 7,000,000 in 38 year career
After delivering around seven million pints, milkman Paul Mullinger, is swapping his trusty float for a wheel barrow. The 58-year-old father-of-two has been delivering milk to Billericay residents for the past 38 years but has decided to enjoy his mornings
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Southend: Palace Hotel £20million revamp agreed
The Palace Hotel will be restored to its former glory after plans were agreed for a £20m revamp. The move means the Palace can be restored as a 150-bedroom hotel with a conference centre with bars and restaurants. The Victorian fabric of the building
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Basildon: Pick pockets prey on mums and pensioners
Last minute Christmas shoppers must be on red alert to avoid falling victim to gangs of picket pockets who prey on mums and pensioners. Police today fired out a last minute warning after it was revealed up to EIGHT people a day had been targeted in Basildon
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Braintree: 'Longer platform gives no benefit'
A rail watchdog has claimed Braintree passengers are not benefiting fully from the new extended station platform. Work on the lengthened platform was completed on schedule to coincide with the introduction of the new rail timetable last week. The aim
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Colchester: Messy tests for learning games
Christmas came early for a group of schoolchildren when they visited Colchester-based supplier of electrical and industrial products, Rapid, for a day of festive fun and games. More than 15 youngsters, many related to the staff at Rapid, were invited
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Braintree: Hospital's tree-mendous gift
A hospital has been presented with a tree-mendous Christmas gift. Merry Xmas - staff from the Chicago Rock Cafe, Braintree, present two Xmas trees to Karen Lewis, head of the maternity unit at William Julien Courtauld Hospital. Picture:NICK OBANK(40196
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Motorsport: Hall makes his mark
Halstead's Stuart Hall opened many eyes with his performances during his maiden season in the Formula Renault UK Championship with Michelin. But it was November's winter series where he underlined his talent with a superb title victory. Driving for Fortec
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Thorrington: Feather makeover keeps Kes flying
Kes the young kestrel made a flying visit for vital feather extensions - but it was no cosmetic makeover for this bird. Makeover is a tweet - Sinead Hendricks, 14, with Kes, the kestrel, who has had feather extensions at Thorrington Wild Life Centre to
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Tendring: Volunteer service's £1.5m project
Plans for a major £1.5 million improvement project at a charity headquarters in Clacton are set to go before Tendring District Council. The plans from Tendring Community Voluntary Service (TCVS) are to build a three-storey extension and upgrade facilities
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Test your knowledge of 2004
We're nearly at the end of 2004 and you could get a new year boost if you enter our quiz of the last year. We're giving away £50 in shopping vouchers to one lucky visitor if they can get the correct answers in our Quiz of 2004 Test your knowledge of national
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Clacton: Drivers' fury at selfish shoppers
Struggling taxi drivers in Clacton are angry that inconsiderate shoppers are damaging their cars at one of the busiest ranks in the town. Trolleys are continually left on the footpath outside the Waterglade Retail Park in Old Road - and they have rolled
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Test your knowledge of 2004
We're nearly at the end of 2004 and you could get a new year boost if you enter our quiz of the last year. We're giving away £50 in shopping vouchers to one lucky visitor if they can get the correct answers in our Quiz of 2004 Test your knowledge of national
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Dovercourt: Shanty home fear over chalet park
Attempts to extend opening times at a chalet park could turn the buildings into shanty homes, it has been claimed. The owners of Clear Springs park in Low Road, Dovercourt, have applied for occupation between March 1 and January 14 in any one year. At
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Chelmsford: Brighter Christmas in burns unit
Christmas will be a little brighter for child burn victims. Toys galore - Sarah White and Lucy Knight of Travelcare present the toys to burns unit nurse NIcola Abbott watched by Harley Grant with dad James. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK (40168-1) Toys have been
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Maldon: Fate of annexe still a year away
Opponents and supporters of a controversial plan for an historic Maldon landmark will have to wait a year to hear its fate. Controversial plans to build an annexe at All Saints' Church in Maldon High Street were turned down by district councillors earlier
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Westcliff: Lift joy for care home residents
Christmas came early for residents at a Westcliff care home when their lift was repaired - in the St Nick of time for the festivities! Nine of the 14 female residents who live at the Interchurch Caring Residential Home in Palmerston Road feared they might
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Jaywick: Youth leader voices anger at attackers
A youth leader has hit out at cruel attackers who sprayed an aerosol in a teenage girl's face and then set fire to the spray. The attack on the 13-year-old girl took place in an alleyway between Glebe Way and Rosemary Way, Jaywick. She was left with burnt
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Basildon: "Urine-throwing" pensioner prompts postal boycott
Royal Mail has suspended Christmas deliveries to an entire street after a woman allegedly attacked one postman and drenched another in urine. In an "extremely rare" move, no mail has been delivered to Vermont Close, Felmores, for four weeks after the
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Soccer: U's stars bring some festive cheer to patients
Colchester United's soccer aces brought some special festive cheer to young hospital patients. Lifting spirits - Lisa Hills and son Thomas are joined by U's star Ben Bowditch at Colchester General Hospital. Picture: NICK OBANK (40193-1) Stars, including
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Leigh: Emergency meeting over church hall future
Fears the site of Leigh's popular St Clements Church hall could be developed into flats have led to an emergency action meeting to save the building. The church's Parochial Church Council (PCC) - headed by the rector, Kenneth Havey - has decided to close
