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John Thomas Biddiss
I am looking for any information on my Great Grandfather, John Thomas Biddiss. Believed to have worked or been Landlord of the Fortune of war pub at Laindon about 1950 or 60 or even 70s, with his second wife Cathy or Carrie. He had sons John-(my grand
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Soccer: U's hoping for pay day
Marie Partner has her fingers crossed that Premiership side Blackburn Rovers will be the venue for Colchester United's FA Cup fourth-round tie. Vested interest - U's goalkeeper Aidan Davison (left) and striker Craig Fagan react to yesterday's FA Cup draw
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Descendants of Cox
I am looking for living relatives of my great great great grandfather & grandmother. Benjamin & Mary Cox (Mary Kemp) married 1842 in Saffron Walden and had the children Isabella, Charles, Rhoda and Frank William - married (ann maria rider 1880
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Ray & Christine Morris
Their last known address I remember is in Meadow Close, Thundersley. We lost their new address and haven't heard from them since. Please make contact - its 33years since we met in Calla Bona. My E-Mail is : derek@derekmarshall.co.uk
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Wells Family
We are trying to research our family tree. We would be very grateful for any information concerning our maternal grandparents Edward George Wells (d. 1988) & his wife Margorie (d. 1974), maiden name Roe. Resident for many years in Southend. Any information
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Southend: Prayers for murdered Sally
Pupils and staff at murdered student Sally Geeson's former school held prayers for her during morning assembly. Sally left at Southend High School for Girls around six years ago, but has not been forgotten. Pupils were given a moment of silence to reflect
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Schoolfriends from mid 70s in Southend-on-Sea
Since leaving England more than 20 years ago, I have lost touch with almost all friends from my childhood. In particular I would like to find: Carolyn Morris, Sacha Byford, Gillian Bobin, Neil Heywood, Gavin Gandy, Jonathon Waller, Paul Husslebee, Alison
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Braintree: Have your say on school's future
People are being given the chance to have their say on the future of a former Braintree school. Chapel Hill Primary School was closed in mid 2002 following a series of poor Ofsted reports. But now the building, which belongs to Essex County Council, could
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Tendring: War hero name for new hospital
A town's new multi-million hospital is to be named after a war hero and a ship. Tendring Primary Care Trust looks set to agree that Harwich's new facility is called the Fryatt Hospital and Mayflower Medical Centre. The choice has been made following full
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Cherry Hinton
I am looking for my half-sister, although I have never met her before. I am also looking for my father, Fredrick Golding. I have recentely lost contact with him, all I know is that he was born in 1962. My E-Mail is : uk_cherub@hotmail.com
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Rugby Union: Great start to new year for Seasiders
SOUTHEND started 2005 on a high by completing a league double over Westcombe Park, which nudged them into the top half of the table. The Seasiders beat Westcombe 38-24 at Warners Bridge and are now seventh in the National League Three South table. "This
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Frinton: Distraught widow slams thieves who took flowers
A widow has been left distraught after flowers were stolen from her late husband's memorial bench. Devastation - Esther Killington, sitting on the bench at Frinton, which was dedicated to her husband Terry. Mean thieves stole flowers left in memory. Picture
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Wickford SecondarySchool pals 1957-60
I live in Canada but went to Wickford H.S. I captained the Rugby and Athletic teams and also held the county record for the discus. I am one of the Hutton "Orphans" and ended up in the RAF in Borneo and Malaya. I joined Scotland Yard as a dectective and
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Athletics: Persent gives 100 per cent
Louis Persent of Colchester and Tendring AC put on a sparkling display of high jumping to win gold at the prestigious South of England Championships held in Bedford. Ipswich School pupil Persent, in his first competition in the under-17s, set himself
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Louise Sampson
I am trying to get in touch with a childhood friend of mine. Her name is Louise Sampson and we spent alot of time together. She was last known living in Wickford Essex and I would like to get back in touch. My E-Mail is : nadiamirghani@yahoo.co.uk
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Maldon: Molly dancers harvest tsunami appeal cash
Maldon High Street became a stage for Molly dancing to celebrate Plough Monday - the first Monday after twelfth night. Take your partners - Andree Wilson and Robert Bishop of the Green Jackets lead off the Molly dancers. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK (40389-9
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Paul & Richard
I would love to get i touch with my best friends Paul and Richard. We met when I use to go clubbing in the Paradise Club in 1992. I was a model and loved hanging out with Paul and Richard. They were best friends and loved playing guitar and were in a
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Football: Canvey cut prices for friendly game
There will be special admission prices at Park Lane this evening (7.45pm) when Nationwide Conference Canvey Island host Sussex visitors Lewes in a friendly. Gulls will hopefully get Saturday's 4-0 Conference thrashing at Morecambe out of their systems
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Football: Full squad for Swifts cup test
DESPITE Saturday's big FA Trophy clash with Nationwide Conference side Exeter City looming large, Billericay Town will use a full first team squad for tonight's Ryman League Cup challenge. Justin Edinburgh's men host Premier rivals Heybridge Swifts in
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Sarah Conlan (maiden name)
I am looking for my best friend Sarah. I have not seen her since we left school in 1986 and when she moved away I lost touch. She used to live in Elm Park/Hornchurh Essex. She also had a brother but i don't remember his name. I am married and have a lovely
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Colchester: Rubbish chaos is in the spotlight
Chaos in the waste collection service over Christmas and new year in Colchester will be scrutinised tonight. Tim Young (Lab, St Andrew's) has called for the issue to be discussed as an emergency item at Colchester Council's strategic overview and scrutiny
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Colchester: TV star will mark uni birthday bash
TV archaeologist and Blackadder star Tony Robinson is heading to Colchester to help mark Essex University's 40th birthday celebrations. The actor, who fronts Channel 4's Time Team and played Baldric in the hit comedy show, will present the prestigious
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Finn Family
I am looking for Finn family members. I am Steve Finn and was born in Orsett Hospital in 1960. We lived on Sabina Road until 1966 until we moved to Vancouver Canada. My father is Terence (Terry) Finn and my mother was Greta Humphreys (Humphries). My father
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stephanie dunn
I am trying to contact my niece, Stephanie Dunn. Her mums name is Jeanette and they lived in the Stifford Clays/Grays area. Her dads name is Ray. Would like to get in contact, any information appreciated. My E-Mail is : chrissedin@ aol.com
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South Woodham Ferrers: Drivers criticised for crossing train lines
Drivers took their lives in their hands by swerving round barriers at a level crossing. A power failure at South Woodham Ferrers railway station in Hullbridge Road caused the barriers that warn motorists a train is about to pass to remain lowered permanently
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Leslie Edwards
Lost contact after Xmas card was returned as unknown. We visited last known address at Blunderston, Lowestoft in 1997 but could not find him. I have lived in Brisbane Australia since 1980 and until '97 we had kept in contact. The last we heard he was
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Sible Hedingham: Two members of staff threatened with sawn-off shotgun
Two masked men, one brandishing a sawn-off shotgun and the other a wrench, raided a village store. Scene of crime - the Spar shop in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham (40369-3) Police are appealing for witnesses to the raid which happened at the Spar shop
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Basildon: £10,000 damage to landmark church
Vandals have caused £10,000 damage in a wrecking spree at a landmark church. Dozens of stained glass windows have been smashed in the attack on St Martin's Church, in Basildon town centre. There are now plans to put up a protective barrier to keep out
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Football: Tilly calls off winger search
SOUTHEND United manager Steve Tilson has ended his search to sign a winger on loan for the Shrimpers. The Wickford-born boss planned to bolster his promotion-pushing squad by purchasing players on a temporary basis. But after several failed swoops, Tilson
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George Irving/Wadey
This Christmas we received a card from 'Uncle George in Clacton', This was a surprise to us as we didn't know we had an Uncle in Clacton. I did have an uncle George but he died several years ago. We would be grateful if anyone could clear this mystery
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Essex: Toilet training
Rail passengers are carrying bottles to urinate in due to the lack of toilets in trains, a commuter claims. Inconvenienced - Peter Bourne 40381-1 Peter Bourne says he has seen fellow One passengers urinating in first class because the problem is so bad
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Great Clacton: Takeaway readers take appeal cash
Thieves have smashed their way into the front of a fish and chip shop and stolen a charity box which was collecting cash for victims of the tsunami disaster. Distraught - Mark Badhasha, of Bayley's Fish Bar has vowed to start a new appeal for tsunami
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Patrick McLoughlin
I am looking for my half brother, Patrick Mcloughlin. He was born in Colchester and lived in Goring Road, Colchester. His occupation could be a Crane Driver although I am not sure. His fathers name is Daniel and his Mothers Dorothy. Patrick would be about
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South Essex: Rail stations fail to meet safety standards
Nearly half of the railway stations on the south Essex c2c network do not meet Government safety standards. Despite its passengers' charter claiming the company "aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment at all our stations", 11 of c2c's 25 stations
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Braintree: Power meter blaze shuts down school
A headteacher had to cancel lessons today after an electricity meter caught fire. Sparks and smoke were seen coming from a cupboard on an outside wall at St Michael's School, Braintree, at about 1.40pm yesterday. Firefighters were called in and the school
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Mersea: Islanders look to 'purchase' their new PCSO
Islanders have not given up hopes of getting a police community support officer (PCSO). After voicing anger at being left out of Essex Police's latest round of officers, West Mersea Town Council has decided to keep perservering. Members agreed to put
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Rugby Union: Mersea Island 9-32 Basildon (Powergen London League Division Four NE)
Mersea Island started 2005 with a lacklustre home performance against Basildon. With gale force winds, playing conditions were very difficult for both sides and restricted any chance of expansive running rugby. Having not played for nearly three weeks
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Indoor Bowls: County delight in Egham Trophy
Essex County defeated Tilbury 92-67 in the third round of the All England Mixed Inter-club Championship. Bowlers from the Imperial Avenue club in Westcliff are competing for the Egham Trophy.
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Snooker: Salmon sees off MacKenzie
Basildon snooker professional Brian Salmon comfortably negotiated the first qualifying round of the Irish Master with a five frames to one win over Scotland's Scott MacKenzie. The event is being staged at Pontins, Prestatyn, Wales.
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Joseph Colin Leslie Gillford
My father Joseph passed away approximately 1958. I would like to find out more about his life and history and also any family that may be left. Any information would be appreciated. My E-Mail is : gillford@bigpond.com
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Hortons/Reynolds family
I am trying to trace the Reynolds family. They worked for the Hortons of Mascalls House upto 1891. Ethel Reynolds did not appear in the 1901 census and neither did the Hortons as far as I can tell. William R Horton was at boarding school in 1901. Did
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Clacton: Virus-hit hospital to open one ward
Health chiefs are hoping at least one ward at Clacton Hospital will be reopened in the next few days. Admissions to all wards were suspended on December 30 following a diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak. Patients and staff were affected by what is thought
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Dorothy Reed
I'm looking for information on my Grandmother Dorothy Reed, born October 22, 1896, I think in Staines. Her sisters were Daisy, Lily, May, Ivy, Annie, Mabel and brother Alfred. Annie married James Cherry, May married Len Gelder, Mabel married Bertie Spooner
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Soccer: Dragons boss looks on bright side
Wivenhoe Town chairman Phil Reeve is confident in the club's financial future, despite recent speculation about monetary problems at Broad Lane. Reeve said its board had met at the end of last week with representatives from the supporters' club and had
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Clacton: Holiday park hit by arson attack
A holiday park has been targeted by arsonists. Highlands Holiday Park, in Thorpe Road, Clacton, has been struck three times in the past two nights. Last night,two chalets were deliberately set alight at 9.45pm and were completely destroyed. On Sunday,
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Colchester: Rubbish row sees Nigel block dump
An angry resident tried to blockade the civic amenity site in Colchester after being stopped from doing a good deed. Blocked - resident Nigel Richards, of All Saints Avenue, Colchester was stopped from taking his neighbours' waste to the dump. Picture
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Rita Fenn
I am searching for my fathers second cousin. She usually writes to him at Christmas but he hasn't heard from her since last year. I know she suffers from arthritis and she may need a carer or has been put in a care facility and would like to find out.
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Witham: Gym gets new weapons of mass reductions for 2005
A Witham gym is getting into shape for 2005 with brand new facilities. Getting into shape - Tony Shelton, Braintree Council's member for leisure, with Mags Larsson, gym manager, while Ronnie MacDonald and Brian Mullender try out the equipment. Picture
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Soccer: Royle welcomes Championship focus
Joe Royle admitted he was far from devastated after watching his Ipswich Town side tumble out of the FA Cup. The Blues can now concentrate on their Coca-Cola Championship promotion quest and Royle said: "We never like losing, especially on our own pitch
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Castle Point: £250,000 to find out what Canvey needs
Castle Point Council is to spend £250,000 finding out what Canvey needs - but the money is coming from the Government. Council leader Pam Challis said Canvey was under a Government spotlight because it was considered to be of major importance in the Thames
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Football: Gulls seconds advance
Canvey Island Reserves progressed in the Essex Premier Cup with a 5-3 win over near neighbours Linford Wanderers. The Islanders proved too strong for the Essex Intermediate League Division Three leaders with goals from Jason Hallett (2), Leon Gordon,
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Kate and Daneil Tabrizi
I'm looking for my cousins, Daniel and Kate Tabrizi. They are 31 and 35 respectively. I know they lived in Essex or Sussex. They also lived in Iran and were born to an English mother, a nurse named Angela Budd and a Persian father, named Dr. Feridun Tabrizi
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Athletics: Race ace Hickey all set for Portugal
THORPE Bay athlete Adam Hickey has received notification of another major Great Britain honour. The 16-year-old has been chosen to run in the junior cross-country international in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon on Sunday, January 23. That date will
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Danny Richardson
I am looking for an old freind called Danny. He will be in his fiftys now. The last know address I have was in Longbow Flats, Sherwood Way in Southend on Sea. If you have any information please get in touch. Thank you. My E-Mail is : michelle kappen200200
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Descendants of Emma Perkins and Benjamin Stokes
Looking for the descendants of Emma Perkins and Benjamin Stokes. They were born late 1830s or early 1840s. They lived in Ford End, Great Waltham and had five children Florence, Selina, Ellen, Frank and George Christopher. Florence, Selina and George settled
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Brian Thorpe
I would like to know what happened to my old friend Brian. We went to Thurrock Technology College together and we also spent a couple of vacations together in the Channel Islands and the West country in the early 60s. At that time he was living in Bulphan
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Christine Crosby
I would like to contact an ex Dance partner from the early 1960's We were at Basildon Locarno during the days of Dave Clark Five and a young lady I knew as Christine Crosby. The last time I saw her, she was courting a young man named Peter Cook. I would
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Kelvedon: Angry travellers face rail bosses
Rail bosses faced a "firing squad" of criticism from commuters furious at cutbacks to Kelvedon trains. The new rush-hour timetable has forced passengers into sitting on the floors of overcrowded carriages, yesterday's public meeting heard. Bob Davies,
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Kath and Pat Ounan
We met on holiday in May 2004. We were on a cruise aboard "Seawing, Venetian Voyager". I gave Kath our address but we didn't get theirs. I would love to get in touch with them again. My E-Mail is : kirsty@kirsty65.freeserve.co.uk
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Southend: Former firefighter wins right to payout
An ex-firefighter punched by a nightclub bouncer and left permanently disabled has won the right to compensation at London's High Court. David Hawley, 34, had backed away from a fracas outside the Chicago Rock Cafe, in Southend, in the early hours of
