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Heather and Dave
I am looking for Heather and Dave, Heather was from Colchester and Dave was from Witham. I was in the army in 8 fd workshops stores section in the 1980s, They lived near The Ancient britton pub and had a son called Arron. I think Heathers dad was called
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V festival 2
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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Basildon: Pensioners face bus fare hike
Basildon pensioners are facing a 26.7 per cent rise in the cost of bus passes, it was revealed today. A report to tonight's<THURS> Basildon Council cabinet meeting proposes an increase in the price of the existing fare paid pass from £135 to £171
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Wrabness: A walk too far for an eight-year-old
A mum has hit out at council chiefs over cutbacks which could see her daughter walk three miles to school. Mum's concern - Beverley Griggs and daughter Maisy outside their home in Wrabness, from where Maisy will be expected to walk three miles to school
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Features 1
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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Colchester: Lorry load of trouble
Will they never learn? Yet another lorry has got wedged in Colchester's historic Dutch Quarter. Driver Paul Derbyshire finds the corner into East Stockwell Street just wasn't built for a lorry his size. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON 40743-1 Wilkinson's delivery
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V festival 1
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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V festival 3
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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sarah brown
I am looking for my three grandaughters who lived in Pistea/Basildon. They were living with their mum Sarah and her boyfreind/Husband Ro. I've not seen them for about 2 years and I miss them a lot. I still live in Hinckley, Liecs. The girls names are
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Essex: council announcing lowest ever tax rise
Essex County Council has announced its lowest council tax rise ever, 2.9 per cent. The proposal from Tory county council leader Lord Hanningfield is expected to be approved next month. It is the equivalent of 50p a week increase on an average band D property
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Colchester: Driver cut free after town crash drama
Firefighters had to cut a woman free from her car following a crash. Aftermath - the scene of the crash in Westway, Colchester, in which a woman driver had to be cut free. Picture: STEVE BRADING 40738-a The accident happened at about 1.40pm yesterday
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Harwich: Clampdown on careless cyclists
Cyclists who put their lives and others in danger are set to be targeted by police. Officers in Harwich are launching a month-long campaign in the area to clamp down on people who cycle on pavements, without lights or with unroadworthy bikes. Sgt Peter
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Southend: Hospital fined thousands over health and safety breaches
Southend Hospital has been ordered to pay more than £12,000 after admitting a string of health and safety breaches that led to three accidents at the site. The hospital was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for the accidents between
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Colchester: Holocaust experience for girls
A pair of Colchester sixth-formers are helping to pass on the memory of the Holocaust as the world marks the 60th anniversary of the atrocity. TV appearance - Vicky Legg and Laura Giles of Colchester County High School for Girls, who were chosen to be
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Soccer: Colchester United 3-2 Cardiff City (FA Youth Cup fourth round)
Joe Dunne's Colchester United youngsters were still on cloud nine today after reaching the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup for the first time in the club's history. The U's under-18s battled their way to a 3-2 extra-time defeat of Cardiff City at Layer
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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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Basildon: Future of Allders in the balance
Troubled department store chain Allders went into administration casting a shadow its store in Basildon's Eastgate shopping centre. Administrators Kroll said Allders' directors appointed them following tough trading conditions and a failure to find a
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Pearl Clark
I'm looking for the family of my mother's uncle Peter. Peter Clark born Cuddiford in the early 1900s. Pearl was his dancing daughter and I would love you or your brother and family to contact me. Last I remember, you were living in Gray's Essex. Helen
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Black Notley: Rider saved by safety equipment
Wearing the right gear has saved a teenage moped rider from serious injury. A 16-year-old from Black Notley was airlifted to Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, after a Kia car was in collision with the 50cc moped he was riding. Yesterday lunchtime's incident
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George Christopher Geisel and Marie Friedericka Geisel
I am trying locate any information on my decendants. Originally from Wuerttenburg in Germany they married in Shoreditch Church, London, in 1868. They had 8 children between 1868-1880. They both died at Norman Villa, 25 Warrior Square, Southend on Sea,
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Braintree: They'll be the judge of that!
The race is on to find Braintree's retailer of the year. Worthy winner - Brenda Baker, manager of George Yard, with Tina Wade, one of last year's winners. Picture: SEANA HUGHES 40725-a Shoppers are being asked to nominate people working in retail in the
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Betty Jean Newman nee Taylor
I am looking for Betty Jean Newman nee Taylor. We met each other in Colchester in February 2000 and her last known address was an appartment in Monkhouse Drive, Monkhouse Estate. I would like to get back in touch. My E-Mail is : Gjeffreyt@aol.com
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Test for colchester United feed
Test for colchester United feed Another test for colchester united feed
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Churchill
My family lived in Great Clacton around 1920/1926... They lived in Smoky House which was a Pig Breeding Est. but the house was sold by auction on May 26 1925. The family name was Churchill and if any one has any information, how ever little, I would be
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Cycling: Shaun is the champion
Shaun Aldous - from the Colchester-based Interbike team - has been crowned champion of the Eastern Cyclo-Cross League. After racing against the country's top riders for the past two weekends in the National Cyclo-Cross Championships and Inter Area Team
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Soccer: Swifts swoop for Statham
Heybridge Swifts have appointed Brian Statham as first-team manager. The Ryman League premier division side plumped for the former Tottenham Hotspur professional after spending two months pondering over the decision. Statham's professional career saw
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Joseph Wood & Harriet Chaney
I am looking for descendents of Joseph Wood born circa 1806 Heybridge. Married Harriet Wood nee Chaney born circa 1809 Married Jan 1827. They had children Harriet in 1829 and Martha in 1830.Also Sophia in 1833 (my gt gt nan), John Montague born 1841,
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Stisted, Boreham: Accident victim's gift of life
The family of a woman who died in a car crash hope her organs can be used to save the lives of others. Graham and Evie Ekins today paid tribute to their only child Clare, 23, who died on Tuesday. In a statement they said: "We have been contacted by lots
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Family of Louis and Elizabeth Reed
I am serching for my grandfathers family. He name was Arthur Louis Reed and he was born at Humberstone road Plaistow West Ham Essex on 6 Nov 1908 to Louis and Elizabeth Reed Nee Smith. I believe he had brothers and sisters but I dont know their names.
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Maldon: Traders' fury at major roadworks
Major roadworks forcing the closure of the top of Maldon High Street have already taken their toll on trade, according to the town's businesses. Essex County Council has brought in contractors to replace paving between West Square and Silver Street, leading
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Louise Commins
Hello! My name is Anja and I'm from Germany and I'm trying to get in touch with my pen-pal. I lost contact with my pen-pal and I am trying to find her again. The last time I heard something about her she lived in Basildon, Essex. Her name is Louise Commins
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Maldon: Couple beat 55,000 to £10k insurance cash prize
Don and Lorna Carter are £10,000 better off thanks to a competition run by NatWest Home Insurance. All the Maldon couple had to do to win the loot was to give the company their home or car insurance renewal date before the end of December. Mrs Carter
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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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Fl/Sgt John Stanley Manning - RAF
I am searching for my Father or any relatives of his. His last known location was Rush Green, Romford. Would like to know if he is still alive? Would also like to know if I have any brothers or sisters? Any information would be apreciated. My E-Mail is
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V festival 2
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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Soccer: Town keep tabs on Halford
Ipswich Town are rumoured to be interested in highly-rated Colchester United star Greg Halford. The Chelmsford-born young gun is being tracked by a host of clubs including Arsenal, Charlton and Blackburn Rovers. Now Town are also thought to be interested
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V festival 1
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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Essex: Parents warned of paedophile
Parents have been warned to be extra vigilant and escort children to a Chelmsford primary and nursery school after it was discovered that a convicted paedophile lives nearby. Melbourne Park Junior and Nursery School head Paula Jackman has written to parents
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Essex: County keeps low tax rise promise
Essex County Council kept to its low tax rise promise with an announcement of its lowest increase ever. Lord Hanningfield, leader of the council, announced yesterday he will be putting forward a proposal to the full council on February 15 of a 2.9 per
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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: Wife's ultimate valentine present
A woman is to give her husband the ultimate gift on Valentine's Day, by donating one of her healthy kidneys to make him better. Gift of love - David and Caroline Day, who will be having their kidney operations on February 14 Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON 40742
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Southend: Murdered student Sally's inquest today
An inquest into the death of murdered student Sally Geeson will be held today. Miss Geeson, 22, who was studying forensic science at Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge, vanished in the early hours of New Year's Day after celebrating with friends
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V festival 1
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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William Smith
I am compiling my family tree and am trying to trace the whereabouts of a William Smith. He resided at Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea in 1945. Mr Smith was a Red Cap in the Military Police in 1945 and was stationed in Leicester. His Army No. was 2019453
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Soccer: Rovers put on red alert
Colchester United fans are ready to turn Ewood Park red. The Layer Road faithful travelling up for the U's FA Cup fourth-round clash against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday will be donning as much red as possible in homage to their heroes. Colchester United
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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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Soccer: Unsworth signs up for Blues
Joe Royle has bolstered his Ipswich Town defence for the promotion run-in by signing David Unsworth. The 31-year-old former England man will join top-of-the-table Blues next week on a season-long loan from Premiership side Portsmouth. Unsworth was with
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Features 2
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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V festival 3
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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Godward
I am trying to trace any Godwards for the family tree. Edith married Fredk J.Lawrence in 1900, Rose Married Joseph Hayward, Relatives of Arther John Married Harriet Turner, George Francis Godward married Mary Deed and Fredk Will married Maryann Turner
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Re-Union: Members of Hadleigh Marching Militaire
If you belonged to Hadleigh Marching Militaire (formerly Hadleigh Boys Band) we are asking you to join us in celebrating 40 years. On May 13th this year there will be a party to hopefully get everyone together again. The event to be held at Runnymede
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Cricket: Flanagan is out for Colchester
A new face will be leading the push to get Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club's first team promoted back to the top division of the Shepherd Neame Essex League this year. Ian Flanagan has stepped down from the first-team skipper's role at the club
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V festival 2
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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Colchester: Future group gets update
Major regeneration projects across Colchester will see millions of pounds of investment, town residents and business figures have been told. Colchester 2020, a partnership of town leaders, held its bi-annual assembly yesterday setting out progress on
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Witham: Trees opponent is Green
Plans to give Witham a more green and pleasant high street should be axed, according to some councillors. Opposition - Green Party councillor Steve Hicks, who has opposed the planting of trees in Newland Street, Witham. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK 40724-1 Opposition
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Dovercourt: Women warned after mugging
A mother told today how she was attacked and robbed as she walked home in the dark. Police are warning women to take extra care when out alone as they fear the man could strike again. Caroline Vaclavik was in Main Road, Dovercourt, close to the cemetery
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Soccer: New guy up front for U's
Colchester United have bolstered their attack with the signing of Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu. Set for U's debut? Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu The Congolese striker has struck a deal with the U's that will keep him at the club for a month. The former Sheffield Wednesday
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Colchester: New roundabout for university scheme
A new roundabout could be built on Clingoe Hill in Colchester, it has been revealed. Draft plans of Essex University's new research park were unveiled at a forum of town leaders. Plans under consideration showed a new access road from a roundabout 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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Barbara Ann ne HORNEY
Looking for Barbara Ann ne Horney who married a Glen around 1970. The marriage took place in South Benfleet area. Would like to hear from anyone who knows the current name or address or telephone number of Barbara (my cousin) who sent me a Christmas card
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Clare Francis Webb (Maiden Name)
Once upon a time we used to be friends and I often wonder how you're doing. So much has happened since we last seen one another, it would be so nice to catch up I would love to hear from you, or from anyone that knows you now. I have not seen Clare since
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Terry Chappell
I am looking for Terry Chappell and Family. They lived in Colson Road, Loughton in Sixties. We lost contact a while ago and I would love to get back in touch. My E-Mail is : Bill@avely.freeserve.co.uk
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Friends of Barry Michael May
I am trying to find friends of my late father Barry May. He used to be in the army in Colchester I know he came to vist people but dont know who, I just want to hear some old storys of him and photos if any. I have now moved here. He passed away last
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Soccer: New stadium will triple capacity of U's crowd
Colchester United could be playing in front of 18,000 football fans in its new home - that's triple the capacity of the ground at Layer Road. New home for U's - an artist's impression of the new stadium, building of which could start next year. The club
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Features 3
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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Dorothy Bowers
Looking for anyone who knows where or what happened to Dorothy (Dot) Bowers. She was a great friend of mine back in my school days. If anyone knows me or her, please contact me. I would love to hear from you as I now live in Australia! You can reach me
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Soccer: Dann's desperate for Rovers return
Neil Danns is dreaming of a return trip to Blackburn Rovers. Dreaming of a return to Blackburn - Neil Danns The former Rovers man, now plying his trade with Colchester United, will be hoping his old team overcome the challenge of Cardiff City in tonight's
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Soccer: Town keep tabs on Halford
Ipswich Town are rumoured to be interested in highly-rated Colchester United star Greg Halford. The Chelmsford-born young gun is being tracked by a host of clubs including Arsenal, Charlton and Blackburn Rovers. Now Town are also thought to be interested
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Ramsey: Music class gets a rub of the green
Children have enjoyed the luck of the Irish by getting to sing traditional folk songs. It's Irish music, folks - Jancis Hewitt plays the guitar to teach year six pupils at Two Village School, Ramsey, some Irish folk songs. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN 40643-
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Hockley: Police called in over "sex with inmates" claims
A prison officer has been suspended following claims a guard had sex with female inmates. An investigation has begun into the allegations at Bullwood Hall jail in Hockley -- the setting for last year's ITV documentary The Real Bad Girls. Prison chiefs
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Soccer: Rovers put on red alert
Colchester United fans are ready to turn Ewood Park red. The Layer Road faithful travelling up for the U's FA Cup fourth-round clash against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday will be donning as much red as possible in homage to their heroes. Colchester United
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Soccer: U's get Blackburn date
Phil Parkinson's Colchester United side will be heading to Lancashire in the FA Cup fourth round to take on Premiership outfit Blackburn Rovers on January 29. Mark Hughes' charges booked their spot in the next stage of the illustrious competition with
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Michael Lloyd Steven Anderton
I am searching for Michael who I haven't seen in quite some time. I would just like to know how he's doing. Please contact me if you haven any info, it would be nice to hear from him again. "Thank You"! My E-Mail is : patricia.arrington@web.de
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Herbert Drury
I am looking for any information on Mr Herbert Drury who was born in 1886. Nobody in the family knows what happened to him. The only person who knew anything has passed away quite afew years ago. He was born in Sible Hedingham and had 3 Brothers - Alfred
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Walton: Library wants to add a touch of music
Pubs and clubs have them and now even a library wants one. Sweet music - Ernestine Hedger gives Linda Stewart, of Walton library, a sample of her music in the library's courtyard. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN 40660-3 Walton library is applying to Tendring Council
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Harwich: Delay puts pupils 'at risk'
Children's lives are being put at risk by a further delay to road safety measures around their school, it has been claimed. Essex County Council has agreed to extend the deadline for works near the site of Harwich Primary School in Barrack Lane to August
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Stanislaw Glowacki
I need to know if my father died in 1953 in Cricklewood after a motorbike accident. I also need to know where he is buried. I thought that there would have been a newspaper report at the time. I cannot be more specific about where or when. His name was
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Tony Oakes
Tony and I used to hang out together, with his children, most Sundays. This was about ten years ago, when he used to live in Beedell Avenue, Westcliff. We lost touch when I moved away, to go to university and he moved house. He used to drink in the Liberty
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Southend: Job cut fears spark protest
A march and rally is to be held in protest at drastic budget cuts at Southend Council which could lead to more than 40 jobs being axed. Unions have urged the public to support their campaign on Saturday at noon at Pier Hill. The move came after the council
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V festival 3
Colchester-based PR and media training agency Mosaic Publicity has started the new year with a double celebration. The company has been awarded two accolades - recognition as an Investor in People and full accreditation from the UK's leading public relations
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Tendring: School's new concourse takes shape
A college with high expectations - that is the message Tendring Technology College wants to give students as they walk through the front door of their new building. Grand entrance - Tendring Technology College vice-principal Alan Osborn checks progress
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Cox Family
I am reserching my family tree. If you are a Cox living in Saffron Walden you could be a living relative and may be able to help me. Please contact me on: lesley@lesmon.eclipse.co.uk
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Essex: Trains like 'cattle wagons' says watchdog
A rail watchdog has complained that timetable changes introduced last month have turned some trains into "cattle wagons". On Tuesday a meeting of Braintree Council's community and housing policy review group heard Theo Steel, projects director of train
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Basildon: Policeman guilty of killing good samaritan
A policeman is facing up to 14 years in jail after being found guilty of killing a good Samaritan in a motorway smash. PC Matthew Monaghan, 22, hit Daniel "Tommy" Gammell from Basildon at up to 70mph as the victim was in the carriageway tending to casualties
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Witham: Friend found woman dead at home, inquest hears
A woman who suffered from depression was found dead in her home after taking her own life, an inquest heard. Fiona Gilmour, of Cressing Road, Witham, was under the care of the community mental health team and had spoken about other people who had taken
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Chelmsford: 'Bring back event'
The Chelmsford Spectacular should be reinstated. That is the view of a borough councillor, who thinks a "revised and reinvigorated" event should take place in 2008. Liberal Democrat councillor Phil Harvey was yesterday due to ask the cabinet to set up
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Children of Walter Starling
Am looking for the possible children of Walter Starling. Just a few years before the outbreak of world war two, my grandfather Walter Starling who at the time was living in Coggeshall, eloped with a lady and went to live in the Langenhoe/ Abberton area
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Soccer: Deputy PM gives OK to U's stadium plan
Colchester's community stadium has taken a major step forward - and work on it may start next year. An artist's impression of how the new stadium could look. There had been fears the plan for the 10,000-seat stadium would face months of delays by the
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St Osyth: Pupils set for pan-tastic feats
Pupils at a village school are looking forward to a feast of pancakes, thanks to a generous gift. Whoops! pupil Chloe Cumming with school headmaster Tim Palmer. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN (40659-2) Jill Blyth, cook at St Osyth Church of England Primary School
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Essex: Ready for e-Business
Essex Chambers has announced that it has been successful in gaining funding from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) to support a rural e-Business Club across Essex. The Rural e-Business Club will raise awareness of the benefits of using e-commerce
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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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South Essex: Afternoon of chaos for commuters and motorists
Motorists and commuters across south Essex were delayed for hours last night after the roads and railways were plunged into chaos. The nightmare chain of events started at 3pm when a car crashed into the central reservation of the A127 at Rayleigh Weir
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Westcliff: "Jailed" thug flees country
A man jailed in his absence for a knife attack which left a man with brain damage is believed to have fled the country. Mark Roberts, 26, of Argyll Road, Westcliff, was sentenced to five years in jail at Basildon Crown Court on Monday for the assault
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Billericay: Pensioner dies after boiler explosion
An elderly man has died two weeks after a boiler exploded at his home. The 71-year-old man suffered sixty per cent burns to his upper torso, arms, legs, head and neck when he opened the airing cupboard at his home in Mercer Road, Billericay on Saturday
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Re-Union: Braintree County High School 'Class of '54 '
A reunion is being held on Saturday May 7th for all pupils of Braintree County High School.... who started at the school in 1954 and either left from the 5th form in 1959 or the 6th form in 1961. We have traced around 70 ex-pupils so far but are desperately
