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North Essex: Eight banned in drink-drive purge
Drink-drivers snared in Essex Police's Christmas drink-drive crackdown have been banned from the roads. Eight motorists admitted driving while over the limit at Colchester Magistrates' Court yesterday. Mum Sarah Probyn had two of her children in the back
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Basildon: Traveller crisis to ease?
Basildon's traveller crisis could be eased by new proposals to force all local authorities to allow the construction of authorised sites. New laws could be introduced by next year to ensure legal sites are identified in all councils' development plans
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Westcliff: One-legged shopkeeper pushed off ladder
A one-legged shopkeeper was taken to hospital after he was pushed from a ladder by yobs and fell, smashing his head and shoulder onto the pavement. Roy Crow, 56, who owns Smith greengrocers in Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, was wearing his artificial leg
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Soccer: Naylor says Ipswich can go all the way
Richard Naylor reckons Ipswich Town have got the team spirit to take them all the way to the Premiership this season. And after the Blues' amazing fightback against Wigan, when they leapfrogged the Latics into the Coca-Cola Championship's pole position
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Soccer: De Vos wants more of the same
"Long may it continue" - that was Jason De Vos' Christmas wish as he prepared for Ipswich Town's trip to Millwall. And the commanding centre-half had three reasons for having that dream. The former Wigan man is desperate for his side to keep winning and
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Essex: All thanks to you!
Gazette readers have done it - you have raised a whopping £21,741.71 for the Evening Gazette Sparkle Appeal. Benefit - Aaron Coutts gives his pony a celebratory pat. 40131-3 This sum meets the cost of building an indoor riding centre for the disabled
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South Essex: Road smash leaves man dead
Police are looking to speak to the driver of a white car following the horrific crash on the A130 which left one man dead and three others seriously injured. The car, which was travelling towards Chelmsford, was overtaken by the blue Rover before it crashed
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Essex: Commuter's call for working loos
A rail commuter is calling for One to get its toilets working and bring relief to its passengers. Peter Bourne travels from his Eight Ash Green home to London but regularly finds the toilets are not working on the new trains brought in last year. The
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Mid-Essex: Who wants to run business on the canal?
The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation company is ditching its leisure interests on the canal in a bid to solve its money problems. As it enters its second year in administration, the 211-year-old C&BN company wants someone else to run its canal centre
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Colchster: Radiators were cold and windows open
A hospital patient says the ward she was on in Colchester General Hospital was so cold that people were lying in bed with their dressing gowns on. Debra Parrott, 45, of Homefield Road, Colchester, stayed in Great Bentley Ward while waiting to have a tumour
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Tendring: Our survey says services are 'good'
Residents across Tendring are happy with the quality of services provided for them - but have strong views on how money could be better spent. Those are the findings of a survey carried out among people living in the district through the Mori Citizen's
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Mid Essex: £450,000 gift for hospice
A new £3.6 million hospice for mid-Essex has been given a £450,000 gift in donations in time for Christmas. Now campaigners for the New Farleigh Appeal are celebrating the outstanding generosity displayed by their supporters in 2004. The appeal was adopted
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Braintree: Pedalling up funds for charity
Office staff have combined a day at work with raising money for a good cause. Cycling for charity - Paul Bird, Yvonne Crane, Dawn Czyzewicz, Hilary Chase, Linda Sharpe, Amanda Lock, Peter Hutley, John Chase and Luci Sims. Picture: NICK OBANK 40195-2 Staff
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Essex: County is the speed capital of nation
Essex has been unveiled as the speeding capital of England and Wales. Figures show the county accounted for more than ten per cent of all speeding prosecutions in magistrates' courts for the two countries in the year 2002. These latest available statistics
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Basildon: Porn posting brothers may face prison
A Vietnamese immigrant who sent more than 200 indecent and threatening letters to council and business leaders has been told he may be sent to prison. Hai Nhan<OK>, 31, of Rokells<OK>, Basildon, was convicted of one count of harassment and
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Colchester: More efficient and quicker services
Customer services should be quicker and more efficient with the installation of new computer software at Colchester Council. The £1.65 million project is part of an ongoing initiative with the council's support service provided by ITNET. The improvements
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Soccer: Who is new Harwich keeper?
Mitchell Springett is keeping his cards close to his chest concerning the identity of his new shotstopper. The Harwich and Parkeston chief was forced to bring in a new face due to the five-week suspension of keeper Nathan Munson ahead of Monday's Tendring
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Dovercourt: MS woman could be left without care
A multiple sclerosis sufferer could be left without vital care after an agency ended its contract with her. Tina Sayers, of Main Road, Dovercourt, relies on help from Colne Careforce to get her up, put her to bed, and carry out chores. But she claims
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Soccer: Wilnis says Ipswich have Premiership steel
Fabian Wilnis believes Ipswich Town's new-found mental toughness could help drive them up into the Premiership. The Blues secured top spot in the Coca-Cola Championship over Christmas after Tuesday's 2-1 success against previous leaders Wigan. That was
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Hockley: Couple's winter wonderland fundraiser
A kind-hearted couple have set up their very own winter wonderland at their house to raise money for a well-known children's charity. Crowds have flocked to the home of Ray and Olive Linge, of Folly Lane, Hockley, after they covered their house and driveway
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Mid Essex: £450,000 gift for hospice
A new £6 million hospice for mid-Essex has been given a £450,000 gift in donations in time for Christmas. Now campaigners for the New Farleigh Appeal are celebrating the outstanding generosity displayed by their supporters in 2004. The appeal was adopted
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Essex: Support officers may get more powers in new year
Police community support officers in Essex will have to wait until the new year to find out if they will be granted powers to detain suspects. PCSOs were recently introduced by the force to help tackle low-level crime and boost police presence on the
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Mid-Essex: Man dead and five hurt in A130 smash
A man from Braintree died and five others were taken to hospital after an accident on the A130. The crash, involving four cars, happened at 3.50pm yesterday where the A130 crosses over the A129 near Rettendon in south Essex. A car heading northbound crossed
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Great Bromley: Fury as care withdrawn then reinstated
A furious daughter has criticised care provision for her disabled father, which left him without help at Christmas. Janet Robinson was given two days notice that care for 81-year-old disabled Frank Watts would be withdrawn. She claims the sudden decision
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Signings boost Tilbury
TILBURY are set to give debuts to three new signings in Monday's home clash with Harlow Town, kick-off 3pm. New management pairing of Garry Kimble and Neil Speight have completed the transfer of defenders Darren Spinks and Chris Sorhaindo from Arlesey
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Essex: County is speeding capital of England
Essex has been named as the speeding capital of England and Wales with more than 17,000 fines dished out by police. New figures show that Essex Police handed out 17,004 speeding fines in 2002 - more than 5,000 more than the next force in the list, Thames
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Soccer: U's swoop for Danns
Colchester United have boosted their ranks ahead of a busy seasonal schedule with the permanent signing of Neil Danns. Neil Danns has signed on a permanent basis for the U's The former Blackburn Rovers midfielder had been on loan at Layer Road earlier
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Great Clacton: Gazette paper boy of the year
Lucky Chris Horsnell's paper round just got a whole lot easier. On his bike - paper boy Chris Horsnell with Rollerworld's Andy Starr and Steve Ainley, the Gazette's newspaper sales manager. Picture: SEANA HUGHES (40209-a) The 14-year-old has been voted
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Mid Essex: £450,000 gift for hospice
A new £6 million hospice for mid-Essex has been given a £450,000 gift in donations in time for Christmas. Now campaigners for the New Farleigh Appeal are celebrating the outstanding generosity displayed by their supporters in 2004. The appeal was adopted
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Essex: Police ready for any trouble at hunts
Police will be prepared for any trouble that may flare up at foxhunts in Essex over the festive period. A spokesman for Essex Police refused to say if officers were expecting trouble from protesters at the two hunts planned for today following yesterday's
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Martial arts: Success for Sarah
Dragon Martial Arts School student Sara Healy enjoyed great success at a prestigious international tournament in Beijing. The 20-year-old was selected by the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts for the 2004 Tianjin Yi ChunJu Lang Cup, after winning
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Soccer: Parky wants U's to Cherry-pick
Phil Parkinson is eager to start the festive fixtures with a bang. The Colchester United supremo leads his charges out against high-flying AFC Bournemouth at Layer Road on Boxing Day in a bid to pick three points off the Cherries in Coca-Cola League One
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St Osyth: Sports clubs face getting the boot
Two village sports clubs may have to find new homes - unless they can come up with more cash to pay for pitches and facilities. Both St Osyth Football Club and St Osyth Cricket Club have been given the ultimatum by the charity that runs their ground at
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Colchester: In thy dark streets shineth . . . a life-size nativity
Passers-by have been doing a double take when they see the glory of a full-size nativity scene in the front garden of a house in Colchester. See the glory - Rowan and Dolly James with their children Tremayne, Tyson and Gabriela outside their Colchester
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Colchester: Our best present ever!
A baby born almost three months prematurely will spend Christmas at home with the family. Christmas at home - Caroline and Paul Saville with baby Calla. Picture: NIGEL BROWN (39985-1) Baby Calla Saville weighed only 1lb 12oz when she was born, and spent
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Essex: Top business women get together for wine tasting
Arachne, the networking forum aimed at women in business in the region and formed by Ellisons Solicitors earlier this year, has held a Christmas wine tasting. The event also celebrated the Business Woman of the Year Award. The award, part of the Gazette's
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Colchester: Shoppers support stadium campaign
Christmas shoppers have been giving their backing to the Evening Gazette's Community Stadium Now! campaign. An extra 645 people signed the petition during Wednesday's late-night shopping event in Colchester. It means the Gazette campaign has seen more
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Soccer: Blow for club's £2m plan
Campaigners for a new sports facility have been dealt a blow after council officers recommended the plans be turned down. Hatfield Peverel Football Club had hoped to build a new clubhouse, pavilion, indoor sports hall and changing rooms, along with pitch
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Essex: All thanks to you!
You've done it! Gazette readers have raised a whopping £21,741.71 for the Evening Gazette Sparkle Appeal. Benefit - Aaron Coutts gives his pony a celebratory pat. 40131-3 This sum meets the cost of building an indoor riding centre for the disabled at
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Mid Essex: £450,000 gift for hospice
A new £6 million hospice for mid-Essex has been given £450,000 gift in donations in time for Christmas. Now campaigners for the New Farleigh Appeal are celebrating the outstanding generosity displayed by their supporters in 2004.
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Soccer: Stockley seeks seasonal cheer
Sam Stockley has admitted that life at Layer Road has been hard for the Colchester United faithful in recent weeks. The popular U's defender acknowledged that last season's runs in the FA Cup, LDV Vans Trophy and best-ever finish in the League brought
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Clacton: Children's cartoon capers
It was cartoons and caricatures at Clacton leisure centre before Christmas. Quick on the draw - Krystyna Lange and Alex Watson help Beth Bailey, 7, and Ellie, 7, and Georgia Humphries, 9, with their cartoons. The centre may have been buzzing with the
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North Essex: Festive fever hits town food stores
The tills were ringing as supermarkets across north Essex opened their doors to their busiest days of the year. Trolley dash - seasonal shoppers take to the shopping aisles to stock up on Christmas goodies. Picture: NICK OBANK (39920-3) Thousands of Christmas
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£450,000 gift for hospice
A new £6 million hospice for mid-Essex has been given £450,000 gift in donations in time for Christmas. Now campaigners for the New Farleigh Appeal are celebrating the outstanding generosity displayed by their supporters in 2004. The appeal was adopted
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Eastwood: Residents plan measures to stop speeding
Campaigning residents may use their own speed gun in a bid to slow down speeding motorists. People living in the "Western Approaches to Gravel Road ratrun", in Eastwood, have launched a safety campaign to stop people driving dangerously fast in their
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Walton, Colchester: Skipper scores hit with U's fan
Stalwart Colchester United fan Geoffrey Fairweather has scored his best Christmas ever. Memories - Colchester United's Karl Duguid, centre, looks back to the good old days with U's fan Geoffrey Fairweather, right, and John Horwood at Blenheim House, Walton
