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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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Braintree: Frankie pledges to get boxes to victim
A cargo supervisor from Braintree is helping transport essential items for people affected by the Asian tsunami. I'll get them there - Frankie Ricci with stepson Jack Mills and his fellow pupils at White Court Primary School, with just some of the items
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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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Canvey: Tank mystery solved
The mystery of a tank which had been baffling residents of Canvey has finally been solved. Several Echo readers rang in to identify the owner of the large, mean fighting machine, which had been spotted parked in a residential street by surprised taxi
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Clacton: Medical centre plans due soon
New plans for a multi-million pound medical centre in Clacton will be ready within the next two months - and will include a scheme to transport patients to hi-tech facilities. That's the promise from health bosses behind the project being designed to
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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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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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Southend: Protests over library closure plan
More than a hundred angry residents united in protest against the planned closure of Southchurch Library. Children, parents, grandparents and great-grandparents stood firm in the cold, to make their opposition clear to Southend Council's proposed closure
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Cressing: Vicar happy with progress on road
A vicar who warned three months ago that a Witham road was becoming a serious environmental problem believes Essex County Council's response to the matter is "encouraging". The Rev John Suddards, of St Nicolas Church, Witham, wrote a letter to the council
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Soccer: Milton Keynes 2-0 Colchester United (Coca Cola League One)
Colchester United slumped to 2-0 defeat at struggling League One side Milton Keynes Dons. Phil Parkinson's charges were not at the races in the early stages of the game as they slipped to give the home side the advantage. Both goalkeeper Dean Gerken and
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Essex: Lawyers seeking murder case tapes
Lawyers acting for convicted murderer Jeremy Bamber plan to use the new Freedom of Information Act to obtain crucial evidence. Bamber, jailed for life in 1986 for killing five members of his family at Tolleshunt D'Arcy, hopes to launch a fresh appeal
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Soccer: Liam backing goal mission
Liam Chilvers feels there are goals in the Colchester United defence! The front pairing of Craig Fagan and defender-turned-striker Greg Halford have been ably supported in recent weeks by the U's midfield. Neil Danns, Richard Garcia and Gavin Johnson
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Soccer: Halford looking to specialise
Colchester United's utility man Greg Halford believes it is time to start nailing down that one position on the field. The versatile Colchester United player has been a great asset for manager Phil Parkinson this term by comfortably playing in a number
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Halstead 1-1 Bury (Ridgeons League Premier Division)
It was a case of all-square in this top-of-the-table battle, although Bury had the edge for long periods while Halstead will be thankful for a point - their first home points lost since the opening day of the season in a 3-3 draw with Dereham. Halstead
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Soccer: Ipswich Town 3-2 Coventry City (Coca Cola Championship)
Ipswich Town love making life hard for themselves - but more often than not they come good in the end. There are many reasons for that but one key feature of this season's resilience has been the prolific, consistent exploits of their strikers. Town are
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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: Sally fought for her life
Student Sally Geeson frantically fought for her life, her twin sister has revealed. In her desperate efforts to escape from sex monster David Atkinson, she kicked in the windscreen of his car with her high heels. But she was not strong enough to escape
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Harwich: Paintball invention wins for students
Inventive students have shown their flair for business by coming top in a countywide competition. Top invention - students Chris Johnson and William Shields, of Harwich School's sixth form. Picture: NIGEL BROWN (40466-1) Sixth-formers Chris Johnson and
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Football: Feelgood factor boost for Canvey
CANVEY Island soccer boss Jeff King admitted that the "feelgood factor" would play a major part in his side's ambition to continue making progress in the FA Trophy competition. Gulls defeated Bath City 3-0 in the third round on Saturday. Several Nationwide
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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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Soccer: Rollercoaster ride for Parky
Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson was experiencing the bitter side of managerial life today. Ups and downs - U's manager Phil Parkinson He was holding his hands up after the U's lost 2-0 with a below-par performance at Coca-Cola League One strugglers
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Soccer: 'Biggest win yet' says Royle
Joe Royle described this hard-earned win as the most important victory of the season for Ipswich Town. The Blues boss said: "I really feel that because we weren't at our best, yet dug in and hung in there to get three points. "It was typical Ipswich.
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Football: Pards faces up to play offs as only escape route
WITH second-placed Wigan now 11 points clear of West Ham, manager Alan Pardew admits his team's hopes of automatic promotion are all but over following Saturday's 4-2 defeat at Wolves. Hammers now lie outside the play-off positions in seventh place and
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Soccer: Halford looking to specialise
Colchester United's utility man Greg Halford believes it is time to start nailing down that one position on the field. The versatile Colchester United player has been a great asset for manager Phil Parkinson this term by comfortably playing in a number
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Year of Fundraising takes off for Essex Air Ambulance
Essex Air Ambulance fundraising plans for 2005 are already taking off! The Appeals team is pleased to announce just some of the events planned so far for 2005. From launch events at Earls Colne to teeing off at Stock Brook Manor Golf Club, the Essex Air
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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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Castle Point: £300,000 boost to help council recovery
Castle Point Council has been handed almost £300,000 of Government cash to help it on the road to recovery. And the move means that the council - which faced being taken over by outsiders - will continue to be run by locally-elected councillors. The news
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Soccer: Rollercoaster ride for Parky
Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson was experiencing the bitter side of managerial life today. He was holding his hands up after the U's lost 2-0 with a below-par performance at Coca-Cola League One strugglers Milton Keynes Dons. It came only seven
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Witham: Robert takes up new post
ADAL Seco, the Witham-based aluminium extruder manufacturer, has a new managing director, Robert Slade. He joined the company in January 2004 as production manager and takes over from David Beale, who was managing director for eight years. Mr Slade has
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Essex: Church in row with star
The Peniel Church has again been locking horns with David Soul in a row over the BBC's screening of contro- versial musical Jerry Springer: The Opera. Mr Soul, now starring in the West End musical version of Starsky and Hutch, visited Brentwood in 2001
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Mid-Essex: Officers honoured for work
Two mid-Essex detectives have won special awards for bringing a pair of armed robbers to justice. Well-deserved - Det Con Richard Wardleworth and Det Con Matt Bradford are presented with their awards by Chief Constable David Stevens. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK
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Stansted: Airline gets hotel tie-in
Passengers booking tickets with a Stansted budget airline now have the chance to search for cheap hotels at the same time. Central European carrier, SkyEurope Airlines and internet travel company OctopusTravel.com have agreed to collaborate on hotel bookings
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Wivenhoe: Youths given shelter with solar lighting for evening
A youth shelter is being unveiled to give teenagers a place to gather in the evenings. The shelter will have seating for up to 14 people, and is being installed at the King George V playing field in Wivenhoe. Ken Rogers, Community Safety Neighbourhood
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Southend: Shopworkers threatened with syringe
Two men stole £300 from a store till after threatening staff with a syringe. The robbers entered One Stop Convenience Store, in Cluny Square, Southend, shortly after 7am on Saturday. They loitered for a short time by the alcohol section, before one of
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Soccer: Liam backing goal mission
Liam Chilvers feels there are goals in the Colchester United defence! The front pairing of Craig Fagan and defender-turned-striker Greg Halford have been ably supported in recent weeks by the U's midfield. Neil Danns, Richard Garcia and Gavin Johnson
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Leigh: Five men led from burning building
Five men were led to safety from the upstairs of an Indian restaurant to save them from thick smoke pouring from a burning extractor unit. The men were woken from their beds, then helped downstairs and outside the Indian Valley restaurant, in London Road
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Soccer: Rollercoaster ride for Parky
Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson was experiencing the bitter side of managerial life today. He was holding his hands up after the U's lost 2-0 with a below-par performance at Coca-Cola League One strugglers Milton Keynes Dons. It came only seven
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Myland: Council starts house hunting
A council is going house hunting after a desperate bid to find new offices failed. Myland Parish Council has been scouring north Colchester for a new base since November. But a shortage of rented office space means it is now being forced to look at buying
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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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Leigh: Shopkeeper tackles robber
A robber got the shock of his life after wrestling with a brave 78-year-old shopkeeper Pearl Smith who cracked him in the head with a wooden club. Mrs Smith gave the thug more than he bargained for when he grabbed her around the throat inside her Leigh
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Soccer: Liam backing goal mission
Liam Chilvers feels there are goals in the Colchester United defence! The front pairing of Craig Fagan and defender-turned-striker Greg Halford have been ably supported in recent weeks by the U's midfield. Neil Danns, Richard Garcia and Gavin Johnson
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Soccer: Liam backing goal mission
Liam Chilvers feels there are goals in the Colchester United defence! The front pairing of Craig Fagan and defender-turned-striker Greg Halford have been ably supported in recent weeks by the U's midfield. Neil Danns, Richard Garcia and Gavin Johnson
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Colchester: Deadly device dug up in garden
A gardener made a potentially deadly discovery while he was digging - a rusty hand grenade. The device was discovered about two inches below the ground in the man's garden in Colchester Road, Chappel. The man raised the alarm by calling police. They alerted
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Football: Negative Magpies frustrate Pettefer
SOUTHEND United midfielder Carl Pettefer was frustrated by Notts County's spoiling tactics during the Shrimpers 0-0 draw at Roots Hall on Saturday. Steve Tilson's side were unable to work their way past the struggling visitors who packed men behind the
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Frinton, Colchester: It's that sinking feeling
A fisherman looked on in disbelief as his car was almost swept out to sea. It can't be ... it is - bystanders on Frinton beach watch in amazement as the tide swallows the car. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN 40454-3 Simon Edwards, of Colchester, had used his Rover
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Lloyds TSB fly into the future with Essex Air Ambulance
Essex Air Ambulance is pleased to announce that Lloyds TSB will be sponsoring the charity into 2005. This already successful relationship began during 2004 with Lloyds TSB sponsoring the first ever Essex Air Ambulance flyathon as well as the placement
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Football: Justin’s delight at battling Billericay
DESPITE seeing his side's bid to go one better than Manchester United thwarted in the last five minutes, Billericay Town boss Justin Edinburgh was in chirpy mood following the 2-2 FA Trophy third round draw with Exeter at New Lodge. Just seven days previously
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Soccer: Liam backing goal mission
Liam Chilvers feels there are goals in the Colchester United defence! The front pairing of Craig Fagan and defender-turned-striker Greg Halford have been ably supported in recent weeks by the U's midfield. Neil Danns, Richard Garcia and Gavin Johnson
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Southend: Sally's killer is prime suspect for schoolgirl murder
The killer of student Sally Geeson is now prime suspect for the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler. Lance Corporal David Atkinson, 31, was based under a mile from the spot where Milly's body was found, just four months before she disappeared. Police believe
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Soccer: Milton Keynes 2-0 Colchester United (Coca Cola League One)
Colchester United slumped to 2-0 defeat at struggling League One side Milton Keynes Dons. Phil Parkinson's charges were not at the races in the early stages of the game as they slipped to give the home side the advantage. Both goalkeeper Dean Gerken and
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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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Soccer: Parky stays open-minded
Phil Parkinson has plenty to think about before picking his team tomorrow. The Colchester United manager takes his charges to Milton Keynes Dons for a Coca-Cola League One fixture with the added bonus of having two key players available again. Richard
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Colchester: Police name man found dead on beach
A Colchester man found dead on a beach in Suffolk has been named by police. He was 42-year-old Paul Kilgallen, who worked for Colchester Council as a training and policy officer. His head of department paid tribute, saying he was a "dear friend and colleague
