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Soccer: Parky's delight at five-goal salvo
Blackburn Rovers have plenty to think about now, according to Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson. Mobbed - Craig Fagan is congratulated by (centre to right) Greg Halford, Pat Baldwin and Neil Danns. The U's supremo leads his charges to Ewood Park on
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Soccer: Colchester United 5-0 Walsall (Coca Cola League Division One)
Blackburn Rovers, watch out - the Colchester United footballing machine is firing on all cylinders and is ready to come and roll you over. Savouring the moment Neil Danns (centre) celebrates the U's 5-0 victory over Walsall. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK 407238
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North Essex: Traffic chaos on A12
A Renault Clio car lost its va-va-voom after taking on the might of the RAF - and losing. The Clio came off worse in a collision with a lorry from RAF Wattisham in rush-hour traffic this morning. The accident caused chaos on the A12 southbound at Easthorpe
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Colchester: 'Superclub' to go on old Odeon site
Colchester's newest night venue could be open in time for Christmas. The former Odeon cinema in Crouch Street is set to become a "superclub" and the building's owner said he would have early plans for the project in the next two weeks. Steve Peri will
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Angling: halibut surprise for Thames angler
MOST fishermen are renowned for bending the truth and telling whopping fibs about their catches. That is why gobsmacked Leigh angler Phil Browning had to take home his latest capture - a 3lb 4oz halibut - to prove he was not making up tall stories. "I
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Basildon: Powerful Auschwitz exhibition in Basildon church
A graphic exhibition depicting the horrors of the Nazis' Auschwitz prison camp will resurface in Basildon tomorrow, after more than 20 years,to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Thousands of people came from miles around to view the poignant display when it
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Mid-Essex: Hope for owner of missing bird of prey
Several possible sightings have been made of a bird of prey missing since last February. Residents of Braintree, Cressing, Castle Hedingham and Witham have telephoned the Gazette to report seeing a red-tailed buzzard belonging to Andrew Thain, of Cressing
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Colchester: Tricksters target pensioners' cash
Tricksters conned a pair of elderly pensioners out of more than £1,600. Police suspect the same gang were behind two separate artifice burglaries in Colchester yesterday. In the first raid, at about 3.40pm, a crook called at an elderly man's flat in Buckingham
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Bowls: Talented cadets bowl over county
THE cream of young talent from across the county converged on Westcliff's Essex County indoor bowling club for a special under-18 youth development scheme. Twenty-four bowlers battled it out for more than six hours under the watchful eye of the regional
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Maldon: We'll keep the Green Flag flying high
Hard work and a strong partnership mean Maldon's Promenade Park deserves to fly the coveted Green Flag for the fourth year running. Not flagging - John Archer, chairman of Maldon District Council, unfurls the Green Flag at Promenade Park. Picture: SEANA
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Leigh: Sentencing of illegal drug-pushing herbalist delayed again
A judge has blasted the long delay in dealing with a herbalist who illegally sold drugs to hopeful slimmers. The woman was expected to have been sentenced yesterday (TUES) but the case was delayed for the tenth time. And Anna Yang, 47, will have to wait
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Harwich: Volunteer bureau moves to better premises
A volunteer centre has toasted its new base with a launch party. Relocation - Anne Chisnall and Nigel Brown, chairman of Tendring Volunteers, celebrate with others as the volunteer bureau is opened at a new location in Dovercourt. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN
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Colchester, Coggeshall: Special status joy for schools
Two schools were celebrating winning specialist status today. Celebrating - St Helena pupils Madison Clay, Martin Youngs, Laura Dearsley, Martin Brambley, Yolanda Leask and Keshav Ramphul. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK 40724-1 St Helena School, in Colchester,
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Speedway: Arena close to completing team
ARENA Essex promoter Ronnie Russell is closing on the rider that will complete his 2005 team as they prepare for their second season of Elite League racing. "I have been in discussions with several overseas riders, but I have now brought my dealings down
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Soccer: Exeter City 2-0 Billericay Town
BILLERICAY Town boss Justin Edinburgh was "so proud of my players and our fans" after his side's FA Trophy run came to an end in the West Country last night. The Ryman Premier side put up a great battling display at Conference side Exeter - who less than
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Basildon: Taxpayers to help pay pension shortfall
Council taxpayers will have to help pay a £1million pounds a year towards the pensions of Basildon Council staff, it has been revealed. The pension fund, which is operated by Essex County Council, is experiencing a shortfall and all authorities included
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Colchester: Changes on cards for street parking
Sweeping changes could be made to the provision of on-street parking places in Colchester to cope with the "excessive demand". Colchester Council officials have been carrying out a review on parking, which they say is already in limited supply. This coupled
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Essex: £37,000-a-year to rid county of white stiletto image
Essex wants to shed its 'white stiletto' image and promote itself as an 'significant cultural destination'. The Essex Development and Regeneration Agency, funded by the taxpayer, is offering up to £37,000-a-year to a 'project director' who will be a '
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Southend: Arsonists to blame for Burger King fire?
Fire chiefs were today investigating a suspicious blaze at the Burger King restaurant in Southend last night. Two fire crews from Southend rushed to the back of the fast-food outlet on Queens Road off High Street at about 8.30pm to battle the blaze, which
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Noak Bridge: Slimmers stoned by yobs
A group of slimmers were pelted with stones during their weekly meeting in Noak Bridge. The Slimming World members were left shaken after youths lobbed handfuls of stones through the open doors of the village hall. The leader, Beverley Taylor, was even
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Essex: 'Close gender pay gap' says GMB
Campaigners for equal pay have stepped up calls for the gender wage gap to be closed after new figures show women workers now outnumber men in almost half the country. Research by the GMB union revealed that the British workforce is now split virtually
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Colchester: Traders hit out over £250m plan
Proposals for the £250m redevelopment of the St Botolph's quarter have been heralded as creating a Covent Garden for Colchester by a leading council officer. But traders at a Colchester Town Centre Forum meeting last night described initial designs released
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Soccer: Colchester United 5-0 Walsall (Coca Cola League Division One)
Blackburn Rovers, watch out - the Colchester United footballing machine is firing on all cylinders and is ready to come and roll you over. Savouring the moment Neil Danns (centre) celebrates the U's 5-0 victory over Walsall. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK 407238
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Essex: Increase in policing costs
Essex residents could face an average rise of £5.85 a year on the policing portion of their council tax bill with higher rises to follow. And the county council is due to announce its share later today. The figure, for a band D property, equates to 11p
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Witham: Asian feast helps tsunami victims
An evening of Asian cuisine raised £1,500 for the tsunami appeal, thanks to Crofters wine bar and brasserie in Witham. Diners' aid - Crofters head chef Dan Watkins and licensee Emma Whitnell with a £1,500 cheque, proceeds of their Asian feast to help
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Benfleet/Hullbridge: Family's "wrong drugs" anguish
An inquiry was today under way into claims that a man's death was hastened after he was prescribed the wrong medication. Leukaemia sufferer Harry Perry of Lynn View Close, Benfleet, was mistakenly given tablets to bring down his blood pressure - even
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Harwich: Frying pans at the ready
Frying pans at the ready - Harwich is preparing for its annual pancake race. Held at St Nicholas' Church, the pancake race starts at noon on February 5. Entrance fees are £5 for a team of four and all proceeds go to church funds. There will be jacket
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Colchester: Breakfast briefing for town traders
Tax is to form the focal point of the first Colchester Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Briefing. The event at the town's George Hotel on February 4th will feature information on saving tax and will include discussion on tax efficency, pension plans and
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Essex: Phone mast victory
Residents in South Woodham have emerged victorious after an application for a phone mast by their houses was thrown out. But the battle may not be over as phone giant O2 this week said they would be appealing the decision. A spokesman for the company
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Soccer: Merson wrestles with conscience
Paul Merson was today considering his future following his side's 5-0 drubbing by Colchester United. The Saddlers player-manager was emotional and struggled for words when he met the press after the match. He said: "I'm considering my position because
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Boreham, Little Waltham: Woman dies in crash
A young woman has died following a head-on crash in mid Essex. She has been identified as Clare Ekins, 23, of Church Road, Boreham. The accident happened on Essex Regiment Way near Little Waltham, at 9.15am yesterday, and resulted in the road being closed
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Weeley: Beast of Essex - new sighting
The beast of Essex has been spotted for a third time, hunting in the fields around Weeley. Scene - the area off the A133 where a retired policeman made his sighting. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN 40644-1 A retired policeman driving in the early morning traffic
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Stansted: Machete man put under supervision
A man found with a machete near Stansted Airport was suffering from mental problems at the time, a court has heard. Huseyin Hassan was stopped by police in Hall Road, Elsenham, and when he was searched, the ten-inch blade machete was found in a bag. Hassan
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Colchester: Fire deaths spark new safety action
Firefighters shocked at Colchester's second fire death this year are stepping up fire safety efforts. Concern - community commander Lee Neale, pictured right at the scene of the fatal fire in Chaplin Drive, Colchester, says firefighters are particularly
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Clacton: Resort's hospital appeal is backed
Calls for Clacton to get a new hospital are gaining support. Tendring Primary Care Trust (PCT) is currently constructing a new £12.3 million facility for Harwich. Now residents and councillors in Clacton believe the expanding seaside resort should benefit
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Soccer: Colchester United 5-0 Walsall (Coca Cola League Division One)
Blackburn Rovers, watch out - the Colchester United footballing machine is firing on all cylinders and is ready to come and roll you over. Savouring the moment Neil Danns (centre) celebrates the U's 5-0 victory over Walsall. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK 407238
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Soccer: Southend Utd 2-0 Swindon Town
SOUTHEND United winger Nicky Nicolau is determined to get Blues back to the Millennium Stadium after inspiring Steve Tilson's side to an unexpected 2-0 triumph over Swindon Town last night. The former Arsenal trainee netted direct from a corner during
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Clacton: Vision for Royal revealed
Multi-million pound plans have been unveiled to demolish part of Clacton's Royal Hotel and redevelop the seafront site. Owner Rovestar Estates wants to knock down part of the building in Marine Parade East, replacing it with a mix of leisure, retail and
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Southend: "No extra time for seafront pub" say police and residents.
Police and residents have objected to an application by a seafront pub to extend its opening hours. Smithys in Eastern Esplanade, Southend, wants to extend the hours when it can have public entertainment until 1am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and
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Chelmsford: Burglar leapt from window
An 83-year-old woman forced a burglar to leap from a first-floor window after confronting him in her home. The pensioner heard a noise upstairs in her house in Forest Drive, Chelmsford, at 7.55pm on Thursday. She found a man, described as large, about
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Chelmsford: University bids to change name
Anglia Polytechnic University is applying to change its name. The university, which has its main campus in Chelmsford, is giving local residents, communities and businesses, as well as its own staff and students, the chance to give their opinion on the
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Soccer: Juan's debut ends in defeat
Jimmy Juan made his first appearance in an Ipswich Town shirt as the reserves suffered defeat at Coventry City. The 21-year-old midfielder - on loan at the Blues from Monaco until the end of the season - played in yesterday's 1-0 reverse. Juan started
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Mersea: Stranded seal is rescued
A seal pup has been given refuge at a sea-life centre, after worried wildlife workers found it stranded without its mum. The three-week-old grey seal was discovered at Cudmore Grove Country Park in East Mersea. It still had its all-white baby coat, leading
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Benfleet: Police promise street patrols will continue
Fears that there will be no police officers patrolling Benfleet have been allayed. A police chief has insisted patrols will continue after concerns by some residents that the latest restructuring of the Rayleigh division would mean Benfleet losing out
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Mistley: Lea's a little fighter
At six months old Lea Clark was sent home from hospital to die. Determined - Lea Clarke at home with her mum, Jo. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK 40691-11 At 15 months she was on a life-support machine for several weeks. But Lea, who is now two years and four months
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Braintree, Chelmsford: My husband died from superbug
A widow who claims her husband died after contracting the MRSA superbug has complained about conditions at the hospital. Margaret Horrocks has complained to Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, about the cleanliness of the ward to which her elderly husband
