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Burnham: Drunken man 'put other lives at risk'
Ambulance bosses have criticised the "reckless" behaviour of a man who drunk himself almost into unconsciousness in an isolated part of Essex. They claim other lives could have been put in danger during the valuable hours it took the medical team to find
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St Osyth: Arm-crush man recovering
A man whose arm was crushed while he was working at a recycling centre is recovering in hospital. The employee of Premier Contractors, operators of the site at Martins Farm, St Osyth, was airlfited to Colchester General Hospital following the accident
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Chelmsford: Springer stars at cathedral charity event
Stars of Jerry Springer The Opera are set to sing for charity in a Essex cathedral later this month. David Bedella and Ben Lake are among a number of stars from West End musicals scheduled to perform at a concert in Chelmsford Cathedral on January 23
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Football: Caskey threat to Gulls
Canvey Island's hopes of progress in this season's FA Trophy competition could be hit by a Basildon-born player with 400 League games under his belt. Darren Caskey, once with Spurs, is playing a few games for Southern League Premier Division Bath City
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Soccer: Harwich ground bodes ill for Revell
There's something about Harwich and Parkeston's Royal Oak ground that doesn't go down well with Halstead Town star Glen Revell. Four years ago, the powerful defender broke his hand there. He ended up out of football for two years. And last week, while
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Football: Pat misses Exeter showdown
Billericay's FA Trophy game with an Exeter City side who have hit the national headlines following their FA Cup draw at Manchester United may be a major date at New Lodge. But it is heartbreak for Town defender Pat Sappleton, who misses the game on a
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Football: Pardew thrilled with Luke
Winger Luke Chadwick is tipped to become a real force in West Ham's promotion push -if he doesn't keep offending the manager! Hammers boss Alan Pardew admitted he is excited by the transformation in the former Manchester United youngster's character ahead
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Clacton: Growing concern for missing woman
Police were today growing increasingly concerned for the well-being of a missing woman. Daphne Buxton, 65, has not been seen since 9pm yesterday when she was spotted near Clacton Fire Station in St John's Road. There were fears that she may be vulnerable
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Snooker: Williams and White triumph in Colchester clash
Age won out over experience when four of the world's best snooker players battled on the green baize at Colchester. Jimmy White in action at Colchester's Charter Hall Four big guns in the game - Jimmy White, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Williams, Paul Hunter
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Snooker: Irish exit for Bingham
Basildon snooker professional Stuart Bingham suffered a speedy exit from the fourth and final qualifying round of the Irish Masters at Pontin's Prestatyn last night. Bingham came up against the sport's most exciting up-and-coming talent, 23-year-old Stephen
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Braintree: Town centre refurb begins
Braintree's historic fountain was removed signalling the start of a major town centre refurbishment. Take the strain - Braintree councillors Jackie Pell and Michael Gage help with the removal of the fountain. Picture: NICK OBANK (40461-1) Braintree councillors
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Chelmsford: Army and Navy calls last orders
One of mid Essex's most well known pubs is to call last orders. The Army and Navy at Chelmsford - which had a reputation for live music and launching new bands - is to be redeveloped, possibly for housing. The pub's owners, Mitchells and Butlers, confirmed
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Mid-Essex: Matthew gets new exercise machine
Pub customers have raised thousands of pounds to buy a vital piece of equipment for a man seriously injured in a car accident. Here you go - Matthew Green tries out his new exercise machine with Nigel and Tracey Martin. Picture: NICK OBANK 40476-2 Matthew
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Basildon: New industrial complex planned
Hundreds of jobs could be created in Basildon if proposals to build a major new industrial complex are given the green light. Developers want to build an estate of commercial units on wasteground to the east of the Festival Leisure Park, off Cranes Farm
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Lawford: Accident victim named
A man who died in a road accident in Brantham has been named as Colin Earey, of Nichols Close, Lawford. Mr Earey, 38, was walking along the A137 about half a mile the Ipswich side of the Brantham Bull when he was in collision with a Ford Ka at about 7.20pm
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Clacton: Tributes paid to taxi driver
Tributes have been paid to a popular taxi driver who died just weeks after being diagnosed with cancer Sam Bready, 60, of Hayes Road, Clacton, worked with cab firms in the town for more than 20 years. His sister Sue Johnson said that he had been taken
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Rugby: Southend face leaders Barking
Kevin Harman admitted his Southend side face a mammoth task in tomorrow's derby clash at free-scoring National Division Three South leaders Barking. The seventh placed Seasiders' hosts are in formidable form at the moment, having won their last eight
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Essex: Landmark pub is sold for homes
Chelmsford's landmark pub, the Army and Navy, faces demolition as part of a redevelopment of the site. The former rock music venue is set to close at the end of the month and could be redeveloped for housing along with Gard's timber site, although plans
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Colchester: University boffins' Martian discovery
Top boffins from Essex University have made an astonishing discovery which could mean there really is life on Mars. Scientists have found a new group of microbes living in extreme conditions deep in the Mediterranean Sea. Researchers say finding tiny
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Clacton: Warning on mini-motorcycle dangers
Mini-motorcycles are not toys - that is the message being given to parents in a bid to make sure their children stay safe. Since Christmas, a number of these vehicles have been seen being driven by youngsters and they have been doing so without crash
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Soccer: Parky stays open-minded
Phil Parkinson has plenty to think about before picking his team tomorrow. Plenty to ponder - Phil Parkinson has to work out how Neil Danns and Richard Garcia are going to fit into his plans for the match at Milton Keynes Dons tomorrow The Colchester
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Marks Tey: Petrol station takings stolen
Thousands of pounds were stolen from a petrol station - after being left in an unlocked drawer. Police said three days' worth of takings - estimated at £9,000 - were reported stolen from the Total filling station in London Road, Marks Tey. Colin Stiff
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Soccer: Naylor fit to face Coventry
Richard Naylor has shaken off a groin injury in time to line-up against Coventry City tomorrow. The Ipswich Town defender missed last Saturday's FA Cup third round 3-1 defeat at the hands of Premiership Bolton Wanderers, but has come through training
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Essex: Pool makes a big splash
South Woodham's new swimming pool is set to open later this month - after decades of campaigning. The 25 metre pool, sited in the town centre at the William de Ferrers school, will cater for a senior school, six primary schools and an 18,000 population
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Obituary: Goalie Gibbo mourned by pals
The world of local sport will pay tribute to Roy Gibson when his funeral service takes place at Southend Crematorium on Monday (12 noon). A reception at Southend Rugby Club will follow for friends and colleagues of the 57-year-old best remembered for
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Braintree: Message gets through to inconsiderate parkers
Firefighters are winning the battle over stopping vehicles from parking in front of their station. Fire officers at Braintree fire station believe lives are being needlessly put at risk by reckless members of the public who hamper fire rescue efforts
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Laindon: Community centre moves out
A community centre which promotes African culture has moved out of Laindon amidst claims of unpaid rent. The Afro Centre, in the Laindon Shopping Centre, in the High Road, now stands locked and colourful murals on the walls have been painted over. A spokesman
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Southend: Council slammed for rubbish piles
Southend Council was slammed for allowing rubbish to pile up on the streets days after warning residents they could be fined up to £20,000 for leaving out their refuse too early. Householders across the borough claimed they had been left in the dark about
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Wormingford: Armed robbers hit post office
Armed robbers attacked a village post office leaving staff terrified. Raid - Wormingford post office. Picture: STEVE BRADING (40531-a) The raiders escaped in a stolen car with several hundred pounds following the robbery at Wormingford. The pair used
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Southend: Women in drunken catfight
A group of about 20 scantily-clad screaming women had a drunken catfight in Southend town centre. The battle at the top of Pier Hill went on for about 10 minutes as the women pulled hair, punched and kicked each other. When police arrived they found two
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Basildon: Security guard praised for trapping conmen
A quick-thinking security guard was today praised after he trapped bogus deliverymen believed to be responsible for a £125,000 heist. The gate worker at the Argos Depot warehouse, in Miles Gray Road, Basildon, allowed the suspicious pair onto the site
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Snooker: The jogging Rocket
Fans could have had a surprise encounter with Ronnie O'Sullivan as they made their way to Charter Hall. Rocket Ronnie - the world's number one player - decided to go out for a jog just an hour and a half before he was due to take on Jimmy White. Sky TV
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Southend: MOD to review procedures after Sally murder
The Ministry of Defence is to review procedures in the light of the Sally Geeson murder case to see "if lessons can be learned". Among the issues to be looked at by the MoD would be not routinely informing police of soldiers' convictions, a spokesman
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Kirby-le-Soken: Pensioner sees off knife raider
Police are hunting a masked knifeman who threatened an elderly village post office worker. Postmaster - Lee Bond, with son William, was working in the post office when the attempted robbery occurred. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK (40474-1) The man walked into
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Witham: Bid to build 450 extra new homes
Developers want the amount of new housing allowed south of Witham to be increased by more than 50 per cent. Under proposals submitted by Andrew Martin Associates on behalf of the Maltings Lane development consortium, the number of homes allowed on the
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Snooker: White loves new shot-time rule
Jimmy White was revelling in the 25-second shot rule at Charter Hall in Colchester last night. Jimmy White in action at Colchester's Charter Hall. 40468-59 The Whirlwind blew aside his opponent Ronnie O'Sullivan with a 4-2 victory. The Premier League
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Soccer: Will Daniel be staying in Ipswich longer?
Daniel Karbassiyoon is nearing the end of his loan spell at Ipswich Town. But, if he and boss Joe Royle have their way, Blues fans can look forward to many more appearances from the elegant American. The duo hope to extend the full-back's stay into a
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Rugby: Westcliff gunning for semi spot
London Four North East promotion hopefuls Westcliff tackle South Woodham Ferrers at Aviation Way in the Essex Intermediate Cup quarter finals tomorrow. The match kicks-off at 2.15pm and Westcliff's assistant head coach Mike Hannon anticipates a testing
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Colchester: More rubbish woe
Council workers left split bin bags on a Colchester estate, allowing rubbish to blow across the road. Look at this mess - Dave Smith, of Old Heath Residents' Association, points out some of the rubbish left blown on Speedwell Road. (40398-2) Residents
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Colchester: 'Our children have nowhere to play'
Worried mums on a new housing estate fear their children could turn to crime because there's nowhere for them to play. Unhappy - mum Vanessa Jentry, with son Benjamin, is dismayed at the lack of play facilities for children in Hakewill Road, Colchester
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Soccer: Naylor fir to face Coventry
Richard Naylor has shaken off a groin injury in time to line-up against Coventry City tomorrow. The Ipswich Town defender missed last Saturday's FA Cup third round 3-1 defeat at the hands of Premiership Bolton Wanderers, but has come through training
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Braintree: 12 leave in college shake-up
Staff have left Braintree College following a jobs shake-up. Up to 12 members of staff have left the college because they are unhappy with the new setup. Staff at the college in Church Lane were told there would be restructuring, with the creation of
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Leigh: Pensioner sends robber packing
A 78-year-old woman sent a robber packing after she cracked him across the head with a wooden club. The brawl happened when the raider tried to buy an item from Collectors Paradise in London Road, Leigh, at 4pm yesterday (thur). The shopkeeper politely
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Golf: Rochford romp for Rees
Michael Rees was the star turn in Rochford Hundred's January medal on Saturday. Rees romped to glory in Division One and easily chalked up the best net score of the day. He notched nine pars plus four birdies in his 72-9=63 to earn a two shot handicap
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Football: Gower wants supersub role
Southend United winger Mark Gower is hoping to help the Shrimpers return to winning ways against Notts County at Roots Hall tomorrow - but does not expect to start. The talented winger has missed the Seasiders last four matches with a niggling back injury
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Snooker: Williams and White triumph in Colchester clash
Age won out over experience when four of the world's best snooker players battled on the green baize at Colchester. Jimmy White in action at Colchester's Charter Hall Four big guns in the game - Jimmy White, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Williams, and Paul
