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Essex: Wanted: Buyer with a bunker mentality
A unique country retreat has exploded onto the mid Essex property market. It is little more than a hole in the ground and in need of renovation - but it can withstand the blast from an atomic bomb. The former nuclear shelter is buried in the corner of
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Mid-Essex: 17 held over car thefts
A raid in mid-Essex has resulted in 17 men being arrested on suspicion of car crime. Some 60 police raided eight adjoining salvage yards at the Moorlands Industrial Estate in Tile Works Road, Rettendon, on Tuesday morning. The men, who have been released
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Chelmsford: Firefighter hit by airgun pellet
A firefighter has spoken of his anger and fear after he was shot with an air gun while on duty. Hand injury - firefighter Jason George, who was hit in the hand by an air gun pellet while on duty at the Rainsford Lane firestation, Chelmsford. Picture:
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Maldon: By George! 'Beatle' lands fab film role
A budding young film star already has the name for impending fame. Star in the making - St Francis School pupil George Harrison is starring in a film shot in Essex. Picture: SEANA HUGHES (40865-b) Ten-year-old George Harrison, nicknamed "Beatle" by his
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Clacton: Give us a new hospital plea
A campaign was today launched for a new hospital in Clacton. Petition launch - councillor Roy Smith with members of Tendring Pensioners' Action Group, who want a new hospital for Clacton. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN 40907-6 Tendring Primary Care Trust (TPCT
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Braintree: Development plan change
Plans for a roadside development in Braintree have been changed. A 3.4 acre plot at Panners Roundabout, also known as Notley Cross, could be home to a petrol station or car sales facility, hotel and two drive-through restaurants. Previous planning applications
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Cycling: More success for Shaun
It was icing on the cake for Colchester Interbike cyclist Shaun Aldous when he rode away from the opposition to dominate the final round of the Eastern Cyclo-Cross League - having clinched the title the previous week. The Interbike RT rider was more than
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Football: Broughton set for Rushden switch
Southend United striker Drewe Broughton is set to join League Two strugglers Rushden and Diamonds in a permanent deal. The big targetman has struggled to work his way back into Blues' first team since returning from a short loan spell with Wycombe Wanderers
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Frinton: Bid to make rail station bloom
Seaside gardeners are hoping flower power will get a vandal-hit station back on track. Frinton's Victorian railway station has been a constant target from yobs. But now the resort's award-winning In Bloom volunteers are set to help give it a facelift.
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South Essex: Casino to be built in Thurrock?
A multi-million pound casino could soon replace a derelict nightclub, it has been revealed. Development giants Robert Leonard Group PLC are behind the scheme for the casino, which would be the first in south Essex outside Southend. Bosses want to transform
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Witham: Tribute to father who died in blaze
The family of a man who died in a house fire have paid tribute to him. Malcolm Griffiths, 64, died from smoke inhalation after a fire at his bungalow in Pattison Close, Witham, on January 31. Mr Griffiths was born in Brixton, south London, in 1940, and
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Golf: Latin test for McEvoy
Shoebury golfer Richard McEvoy is off to Latin America this week to follow his Challenge Tour dream. McEvoy, the former Walker Cup amateur international from Thorpe Hall, lost his place on the main European Tour last year after a season. This term he
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Clacton: Warning on car thefts
Police are making a fresh appeal for motorists not to leave personal possessions in their cars. The appeal comes after reports where thieves have smashed their way into vehicles where items have been left clearly visible from outside. In one incident
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Colchester: Red Cap widow hurt by TV snub
The widow of a Colchester Red Cap murdered in Iraq has told of her hurt after learning by chance that a documentary about his death is due for broadcast tonight. Young widow - Gemma Long, pictured with baby son Ben in 2003, only learned of the TV investigation
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Colchester: Dad heartbroken by ruling over daughter
A Colchester dad was left heartbroken when a top judge opened the way for his ex-wife and her new lover to take his baby daughter back to her Spanish homeland. The father argued at London's Court of Appeal that his bond with his daughter would be shattered
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Braintree: Emotions run high over new cottages
A controversial planning application to develop the site of an old building in an established area of Braintree has been approved. Emotions were running high at Braintree area committee as Bocking residents gathered to object to the conversion of a former
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Basildon: Debenhams to buy Allders
The future of Basildon's Allders store was today set to be secured in a multi-million-pound buyout. Debenhams, the country's second largest store chain, was expected to snap up the Allders store in Basildon town centre as part of a seven-store package
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Tennis: Leigh close in on Elms
LEigh closed to within two points of Mixed Division Three leaders Kent Elms III after a 4-1 win. Dan Thrale and Lauren Dudfield defeated Elms' Phil Stevens and Dawn Collins 6-2 5-7 6-2. And Gemma Smith and Ian Beverley had a 6-1 6-3 straight sets win
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Bikes: Curry ready for a hot season
Motorbike racer Nick Curry is convinced he is in for a successful season after stepping up a grade. The 27-year-old from Basildon contested the novice section of the Motorcycle Racing Organisation's series last year and finished 12th out of 40 riders.
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Bocking: Accident driver is released
A motorist who was arrested at the scene of an accident was later released without charge. The 27-year-old man driving a Renault Megane car, which was in collision with a Vauxhall Tigra car in Broad Road, between Bocking and High Garrett, provided a positive
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Great Notley: Residents up in arms over land
Residents are campaigning against land behind their homes being used for allotments. Allotments... no thank you! Rosalin Cohen, Jane Lines, Gill Jeffery, Stuart Cohen and Martin Hellin with Harry the dog on the land behind homes in Thresher Rise and Queenborough
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Colchester: Paxman site for homes?
A blueprint paving the way for the redevelopment of one of Colchester's most historic industrial sites has been drawn up by planners. Shape of things to come? Council planners have drawn up a guidance blueprint for developers and the public, should parts
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Basildon: Millions needed to save ailing leisure services
Millions of pounds of public money will have to be ploughed into repairing ageing leisure complexes and community centres across Basildon. An urgent cash injection of at least £400,000 is also needed to save a major sports arena from closure, it was revealed
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Colchester: Charity race talks
Talks about the revival of Roman chariot racing in Colchester are being held tonight. Supporters of the ambitious plans are meeting at the town hall to discuss the way forward. They hope the event will help put Colchester on the map. Colchester United's
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Braintree: Houses given all-clear
A former community centre will be developed into affordable housing, despite objections from nearby residents. Braintree area committee meeting last night gave permission for an outline application to turn Edinburgh Gardens, Braintree, into housing. Julie
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Colchester: Bogus water men con pensioner
A bogus water board official conned a man in his 90s into letting him into his Colchester home. Once inside, the stranger turned on taps as a distraction while an accomplice searched upstairs, leaving jewellery dumped on a bed. Police were called about
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Essex: Survey shows resurgence in confidence
Firms have shown a "resurgence" of confidence in recent months although optimism was still below the levels of a year ago. A survey of 500 business leaders revealed most believed their company was performing well, while profit expectations were improving
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Kirby: Bid for new pavilion set to be handed in
A village sports pavilion, which was burnt to the ground by arsonists, could soon be replaced. Tendring Council has confirmed it is now ready to put in a detailed bid for funding to the Fooball Foundation for the new sports pavilion and sports facilities
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V Festival: Headliners take Brit awards
V Festival 2005 headliners the Scissor Sisters have scooped a trio of awards at the Brits. The band, who were announced as headliners for the V Festival in Staffordshire and Chelmsford on Tuesday, won all three of their categories for Best International
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Soccer: I'm not finished yet, says Duguid
Karl Duguid has insisted his career is far from over. The defiant Colchester United captain is going under the knife for a third time in 12 months to cure a knee problem that has kept him sidelined since last March. He is confident, though, that he will
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Colchester: Kimberly launches crusade
A triumphant American woman awarded British citizenship after being rejected three times has vowed to launch her own crusade to help others in the same situation. Kimberly Fisher, 37, a teacher at Essex University, was shocked to have her application
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Colchester: Charity handout by Griffin Chapman
Colchester chartered accountants Griffin Chapman is donating £750 to three local charities. Each Christmas instead of sending out greetings cards to all its clients, it donates the funds to local good causes. This year the recipients of a cheque for £250
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Colchester: Ben, 7, touched everyone's lives
A mum today paid tribute to her "very special and extraordinarily strong" seven-year-old son, who has lost his lifelong battle against a rare genetic disease. Ben Earnshaw, of The Commons, Prettygate, Colchester, died on January 30 after suffering from
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North Essex: Sea anglers' plan cast aside
A plan to expand facilities for recreational sea angling has been cast aside for now. Anglers in Essex and Suffolk wanted to develop eight miles of estuary upstream from Harwich. They proposed to concentrate on the rivers Stour and Orwell and make them
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Soccer: I'm not finished yet, says Duguid
Karl Duguid has insisted his career is far from over. The defiant Colchester United captain is going under the knife for a third time in 12 months to cure a knee problem that has kept him sidelined since last March. He is confident, though, that he will
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Archery: Medal haul for Rayleigh club
Rayleigh Town archery club enjoyed great success at the County of Warwick Archery Association record status County Indoor Junior Championships held in Smethwick. Paul Lees, Alexander Johns, John Guiton and Luke Willett all impressed but, after their pleasing
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Silver End: Police probe after village blaze
A huge blaze which damaged a derelict building is today being treated as suspicious. About 20 firefighters were sent to the blaze, at the former John Carr works, in Boars Tye Road, Silver End. The roof of the former joinery collapsed shortly after the
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Boxing: Poston's points win lifts morale
Marcus Poston's venture into the senior Amateur Boxing Association Championships have been given a major lift. He secured a morale-boosting victory over fierce rival Rocky Mitchell. The Harwich ABC fighter sealed a unanimous points decision win over his
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Cricket: Tudor hoping injuries are history
Essex's new signing Alex Tudor feels his move to the county will signal the end of the injury nightmare that has blighted his career. The county unveiled the 27-year-old fast-bowler as their latest recruit on Tuesday and he said he was persuaded to join
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Clacton: Teen jailed over attack
A teenager has been jailed for stabbing a policeman with a hair clip. Kelsey Griggs assaulted the officer as he was trying to arrest her father, a court heard. Colchester Court heard the 19-year-old thought the police were "beating up" her father, Michael
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Colchester: Man blown off roof
A builder was taken to hospital after being blown from a roof. The man was working on a house in Turner Road, Colchester, when he fell down to the next level. Paramedics found the victim complaining of head and neck pain. A crew from Colchester fire station
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Cricket: Gough shines but England falter
Essex star Darren Gough claimed three wickets but it was not enough to prevent England sliding to defeat against South Africa. The tourists went down by seven runs in last night's fifth One-Day International - giving the hosts a 3-1 lead. Gough snared
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North Essex: £150m for health is just the tonic
More than £150 million is being injected into frontline medical services in north-east Essex. Over the next two financial years, Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) here will receive an extra £153,634,000 from the Government. The cash is part of a £135 billion
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Essex: Bamber claims debated
Claims that convicted mass murderer Jeremy Bamber is innocent have been debated by MPs. A 30-minute adjournment debate on the killer's bid to launch a further appeal was held at the House of Commons, yesterday. Basingstoke MP Andrew Hunter, one of Bamber's
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Little Oakley: Alcoholic abusive in court
A chronic alcoholic swore at magistrates and told a probation worker to "sit down and shut up". Ian Watson also blocked the path of prison officers coming up stairs to enter the dock at Colchester Magistrates' Court, telling them: "I'm not going anywhere
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Colchester: 'Very lucky' builder saved by hard hat
A builder was lucky to be alive after he was knocked off scaffolding by a piece of timber. Scene - the building site at Turner Road. 40971-1 The 38-year-old carpenter escaped death thanks to his hard-hat and a safety rail which stopped him plunging 35
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Witham: Woman hears call of Beast of Essex
A Witham woman has described what she believes is the sound of the mysterious "Beast of Essex". Holly Rowe, who keeps horses, said she was walking towards her stable block at 11.45pm on Monday, when she heard a screeching sound. "I was walking up to the
