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Hatfield Peverel: Huge rations of fun
Children stepped back in time to learn about life during the war. Going back in time - pupils from St Andrew's School, Hatfield Peverel, with their "gasmasks". Picture: NICK OBANK 40959-1 Year three pupils from St Andrew's Primary School, Hatfield Peverel
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Transport boost
THURROCK could receive more than £15million to improve transport in the borough. The East of England Regional Assembly is asking the Government for more than £184million for road and rail schemes and Thurrock could also benefit from the cash as the bid
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Aiming to catch crooks cold
IN the wake of an increased number of armed robberies in the region, police have formed a crack, cross county, squad to investigate the crimes. Recently robbers struck at Oduduwa in Calcutta Road, Tilbury, where they threatened the terrified assistant
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Boxing: Eastern title for Barton
Southend boxer Greg Barton has won the Eastern Counties Middleweight title after a series of successful fights in Lowestoft last Friday. The youngster - who earlier won the Essex section via a walkover - defeated three county-standard boxers to claim
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Colchester: Company pull-out hits 75 workers
A company has revealed it is to close its manufacturing site in Colchester in a move which could result in the loss of up to 75 jobs. Mentor Medical, based in Whitehall Road, on the Whitehall industrial estate, in The Hythe, made the announcement yesterday
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Soccer: Guy wants to do well
Jamie Guy is out to impress. The Colchester United youth-team player made his senior debut last Saturday, coming on as a late second-half substitute in the U's 1-0 defeat to Blackpool in the Coca-Cola League One. Although it was only a fleeting ten-minute
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Clacton: Youngsters dice with death
A warning was issued today after youngsters were seen hanging off the edge of a multi-storey car park. Clacton police said a group of boys were seen climbing out on to the girders in the multi-storey car park in Carnarvon Road, Clacton. The five youngsters
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Colchester: Royal support for affordable homes
Backing to building affordable homes on "exceptional" village sites in Essex has been given by the Princess Royal. Having her say - the Princess Royal backed selecting village sites for afforable homes. 40981-2 Princess Anne was at the Rural Housing Trust's
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Essex: Little sister had nothing to say
The Princess Royal refused to be drawn on the Prince of Wales's announcement that he is to marry his long term partner, Camilla Parker-Bowles, when she visited the area yesterday. No comment - The Princess Royal near Colchester yesterday.40981-4 Asked
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Colchester: Machine Mart opens up store
With 49 stores nationwide, a leading power tools and equipment company has filled a gap on its map with a new store in Colchester. Machine Mart has launched its operations in a former furniture store in North Station Road. Manager Jason Latchwood said
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Football: Baby joy inspires Ward
Canvey Island's longest-serving player, Steve Ward, will aim to be the daddy of them all tomorrow when Gulls bid to ease their Nationwide Conference relegation fears. The Islanders host fellow strugglers Northwich Victoria and Ward became a father for
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Frinton, Walton: Zoe shares dad's KitKat pile with poorly youngsters
The daughter of the man who gained fame by buying thousands of KitKats is off to share some of her dad's spare chocolate bars with poorly youngsters. Taking a break - Zoe Bygrave, with mum Katrina, is taking thousands of KitKats from her dad's chocolate
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Harwich: Thanking Frank for the music
Musicians are striking up the band for their oldest colleague, who has completed 75 years of service. Tuning up Frank Playle, 91, is the oldest member of the Salvation Army Harwich Corps. Picture: STEVE BRADING 41053-b Frank Playle, 91, has been a part
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Clacton: Mum, can you pay my fine?
A motorist had to get his mum to pay a £750 fine for him after admitting being drunk in charge of a vehicle. District Judge David Cooper took the unusual step of fining Andrew Brooks and not disqualifying him from driving after finding the circumstances
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Colchester, Great Clacton: Man 'too old to enter nightclub' says judge
A judge told an alcoholic in his 50s he was too old to be going to Colchester's Hippodrome nightclub. Paul Moxley appeared at the town's magistrates' court after becoming violent when doormen refused him entry to the High Street venue. The 51-year-old
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Basildon: DVT Widow wins £140,000 payout
A woman whose husband died from deep vein thrombosis just one day after being discharged from Basildon Hospital has won £140,000 compensation. Julie Guest, of Arun, East Tilbury, was widowed after her husband Mark died on September 10 2000 following a
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Essex: Ban lorries in rush hour
Transport chiefs have declared war on truckers in an astonishing jam-busting bid to unblock the county's roads. Stuck in a jam or slow-moving traffic? Blame HGVs, says Essex County Council, which has unveiled radical plans to combat congestion. 33388-
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Essex: Police car in road tragedy
A 33-year-old woman was found dead on a dual carriageway in Braintree after being hit by a police car. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said Sandra Stirling was lying on the eastbound carriageway of the A120 around 1.30am when the collision
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Football: FA Cup holds no fear for Grant
The prospect of a long FA Cup run holds no fears for West Ham assistant manager Peter Grant as the team prepares for Sunday's replay at Sheffield United. In previous years promotion-chasing teams have been perceived as suffering the effects of fixture
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Maldon: Member asked to resign
A councillor who brought his local authority into disrepute after "rugby tackling" a fellow council member to the ground is to be asked to resign. William Prior was suspended for five months from Maldon District Council on January 12, following a decision
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Frinton: KitKat Kelvin loses bid
Kitkat entrepreneur Kelvin Bygrave has missed out on his bid to win a car - but he could not be happier. Frinton businessman Mr Bygrave bought 27,000 KitKats to take part in an internet auction to win a Peugeot 307. But after feverish bidding last night
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Braintree: Firefighters tackle chemical spillage
Firefighters were called to tackle a chemical spillage at a Braintree firm. An industrial accident led to between 200 and 400 litres of hydrochloric acid being spilled over a forecourt at Braintree Electro Platers in Springwood Drive. Some of the 28 per
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Southend: Rabbi's fears after attackson Jws
A Southend Rabbi has told of his concern at a massive increase on the number of violent attacks on Jews. New figures released today show a 42 per cent hike in attacks on the Jewish community throughout Britain. In 2003 there were 375 anti-Semitic incidents
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Clacton: Support grows for hospital campaign
Concerned councillors have backed the campaign for a new hospital for patients in the Clacton district. It follows a multi-million pound increase in funding to Tendring Primary Care Trust over the next two years to improve health facilities. Frinton and
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Rugby: Squad shuffles for derby battle
Southend travel to National Division Three South rivals Barking for an Essex Senior Cup quarter final on Sunday, kick-off 2pm. The Seasiders are currently ninth in the league standings, in lower midtable, while Barking are leading the way in the promotion
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Getting back on track
AFTER the disappointment of last Sunday's FA Trophy exit at Slough, Thurrock will be seeking consolation with a revitalised promotion challenge in the Conference South. The Purfleet side are currently in fourth place and well on course to confirm a promotion
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Clacton: Lessons in love at pub
A Clacton landlady is planning to help the area's least romantic man by giving him a lesson in love. The Robin Hood pub in London Road, Clacton, is running a survey to find the most and least romantic man. And both will be rewarded with a complimentary
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Colchester: Skyline's the limit, says BB's Dermot
It's not quite Manhattan or Canary Wharf - but Colchester still boasts a unique skyline. Unique skyline a view over the town's old Royal London building. 40972-c We've got Jumbo and the impressively towering town hall standing proud on the horizon. But
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Maldon: Councillor may be suspended by town council
A Maldon district councillor suspended from his duties for breaching the council's code of conduct could also be suspended from his position on Maldon Town Council. Councillor William Prior was suspended for five months following a decision by the adjudication
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Canvey: Concern growing for missing man
Fears are growing for a missing man from Bedfordshire who left his personal items in a Canvey pub. David Seymour, 56, was last seen by his family on February 7 when he announced he was leaving his job to go to London. He has not made contact with friends
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Basildon: Council defend worker who used dead babies to help illegal immigrants
Basildon Council today defended employing a man as its race advisor who had been jailed for an immigration racket. Bright Oduro-Kwateng -- named as the council's "individual of the year" in 2004 -- used the identities of dead babies on false passports
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Braintree: Campaign aiming to rub out graffiti
Police have launched a campaign to stamp out graffiti in Braintree. Stamp it out - Sgt Mike Broad, of the commmunity police team, Chris West, Braintree division crime reduction adviser, and police community support officer Paul Rowell at the launch of
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Mid-Essex: Clare gives hope to 20 others in death
Tissue from a 23-year-old university graduate who died following a road crash is being donated to 20 people. Yesterday the funeral of Clare Ekins took place in Boreham, where she lived with her parents, Graham and Evie Ekins. Her parents said their only
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Colchester: Jail warning for man 'massively over limit'
A scaffolder has been told to prepare for prison after taking his girlfriend's car and driving it while "massively over the limit". Andrew Gasson was more than three times the legal drink-drive limit when he took the vehicle at 3.20am on December 28.
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Stansted: Centre's first client comes on board
Stansted's newly opened business centre has welcomed its first client on board. United Business Centres (UBC) opened in Endeavour House at Stansted in January, offering office space and business services to local companies. It has found its first client
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Colchester, Elmstead Market: Traffic drives firm out of town
A company boss has pulled his firm out of Colchester, because he is fed up with the traffic-choked routes into town. Terry Youngs ran T R Youngs Insurance Brokers from offices on East Hill for a decade, and was based in Head Street for seven years prior
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Westcliff: Gunman swoops on Tesco cash van
Terrified security guards were confronted by an armed raider who escaped with a cash box stuffed with money. The robber brandished a gun at the Securicor staff who were delivering money to cash machines yesterday at the Tesco store in Prince Avenue, Westcliff
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Basildon: Man killed after being hit by train
South Essex rail services were plunged into crisis after a man was hit by a train at Basildon station. The victim, 38, was taken to Basildon Hospital suffering serious injuries but died 30 minutes later. Eye witnesses said the man lay on the tracks before
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Football: Flavs aims for milestone win
Southend United goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan is hoping to mark his 200th appearance for the club tonight by helping the Shrimpers secure another vital victory against promotion rivals Scunthorpe. The talented shot-stopper, who joined Blues from non-league
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Witham: Cannabis smoker is fined
An unemployed man who was fined for possession of cannabis said he thought he "was allowed a puff now and again". James Taylor, of Maldon Road, Witham, admitted possession of 123g of cannabis when he appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court yesterday
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Holland-on-Sea: Speed dating glitch
Single people hoping to find love at a speed dating event will have to wait just a bit longer. A special night of speed dating has had to be rescheduled. The fundraising event, for Cancer Research UK, was due to be held tomorrow at the Kingscliff Hotel
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Essex: Stolen cars raid: Police arrest 18
Eighteen men have been arrested following a raid on a Rettendon industrial estate by police investigating a network allegedly shipping stolen cars and laundering money. Some 60 police raided eight salvage yards at Moorlands Industrial Estate in Tile Works
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Cross-country: Alleyn on track for national success
Pupils from Alleyn Court School will be gunning for national glory after regional success. The cross-country team from the school in Wakering Road, Great Wakering, performed well at the eastern region finals of the Independent Schools Association finals
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Maldon: Walking back to school is sheer happiness
Think healthy, think safe, walk tall! Jolly walkers - pupils at Wentworth School, Maldon, on their walking 'bus'. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK 40965-1 That's the message from pupils of Wentworth Primary School in Maldon and their parents who have launched a
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Colchester: Pensioner, 81, badly beaten
An 81-year-old man today lies badly injured in hospital after being severely beaten by robbers. The victim was near his car in an overflow car park at Colchester's Leisure World when the thugs attacked him from behind and took his credit cards. After
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Rugby: Semi final clash of the titans
London Four North East's top two, Rochford Hundred and Westcliff, meet head on in the semi final of the Essex Intermediate Cup at Magnolia Road tomorrow, kick-off 2.15pm. Just four points seperate league leaders Rochford and second placed Westcliff at
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Soccer: Phil ponders injury crisis
Phil Parkinson is facing the biggest challenge of his managerial career. Plenty to think about - U's boss Phil Parkinson A catalogue of injuries have left the Colchester United supremo struggling to pick a team for tomorrow's Coca-Cola League One clash
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Colchester: Army offers site for chariot races
Army top brass at Colchester Garrison have stepped in to offer a venue for the town's first chariot racing in 1,700 years. It had been hoped to hold the races this summer at Colchester United Football Club's ground in Layer Road. However, despite the
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Braintree: No applications for 24-hour licences
Fears that new round-the-clock licences could spark binge drinking in the Braintree district have been dispelled. For Braintree Council has not yet received any applications for extended licences and cannot see there being a particular interest in such
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Silver End: Works fire a mystery
Investigations are still continuing into the cause of a huge fire in Silver End. Gutted - John Carr works in Silver End. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK 40967-1 The blaze, which ripped through 25 per cent of John Carr works, in Boars Tye Road, took 20 firefighters
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Basildon: Worker used dead babies names to help illegal immigrants
Basildon Council today defended employing a man as its race advisor who had been jailed for an immigration racket. Bright Oduro-Kwateng -- named as the council's "individual of the year" in 2004 -- used the identities of dead babies on false passports
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Chelmsford: Why men like to dress in frocks
A Turner Prize-winning transvestite potter who was born and educated in mid-Essex has made a documentary about men who wear dresses. Grayson Perry's one-hour film, Why Men Wear Frocks, will be screened on Channel 4 on Wednesday. The cross-dressing artist
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Soccer: Phil ponders injury crisis
Phil Parkinson is facing the biggest challenge of his managerial career. Plenty to think about - U's boss Phil Parkinson A catalogue of injuries have left the Colchester United supremo struggling to pick a team for tomorrow's Coca-Cola League One clash
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Golf: McEvoy sets the pace
Shoebury golf professional Richard McEvoy is continuing his fine form in Latin America. Having won the Panama Open before Christmas and collecting a 27,000 euros prize, the former Thorpe Hall Walker Cup amateur international was joint leader after the
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Soccer: Beware of Foxes, Royle warns
Joe Royle today issued a warning to his title-chasing Ipswich Town side. The Blues entertain Leicester City tomorrow and will be gunning to stretch their five-point lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship. However, although the Foxes trail way behind
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Halstead: Teenage driver banned after collision
A special needs worker has been fined and banned from driving after she admitted five offences. Chelmsford Magistrates' Court heard yesterday that 18-year-old Emma Stiff caused an accident while driving a BMW without having insurance or a full licence
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Dovercourt: Hospital road closures
Important work in building a new hospital will mean a temporary road closure. A small section of Main Road, Dovercourt, will be closed to allow work on the new Fryatt Hospital and Mayflower Medical Centre. The current hospital building will be accessible
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Action group funding fear
THURROCK Residents Action Group (TRAG) is the latest body fearing for its future as Thurrock Council considers its budgets. Though it is yet to be confirmed, senior figures at TRAG say they are facing up to the probability that the money granted to them
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Essex: County's tourist attractions star in exhibiton
More than 90 of Essex's top tourist attractions will feature at the ninth annual Tourist and Leisure Show in Colchester later this month. The show, which attracts exhibitors from across Essex and the South-East, is already a sell-out with 90 exhibitors
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Soccer: Guy wants to do well
Jamie Guy is out to impress. The Colchester United youth-team player made his senior debut last Saturday, coming on as a late second-half substitute in the U's 1-0 defeat to Blackpool in the Coca-Cola League One. Although it was only a fleeting ten-minute
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Soccer: Jason takes a back seat
Jason De Vos has had an unusual week. Normally, with the international programme in full swing, the Canadian would have globe-trotted to some far-flung destination, played 90 minutes for his country and then reported back to Ipswich Town. But not this
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Clacton: Assaulted teen 'was wrong one'
A teenager has spoken of his shock when he was set upon by three youngsters then told they had got the wrong boy. The 15-year-old, of Clacton, who does not want to be named for fear of reprisal, said he had just come out of McDonald's in Pier Avenue,
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Southend: Rabbi fears escalating attacks on Jews
A Southend Rabbi has told of his concern at a massive increase on the number of violent attacks on Jews. New figures released today show a 42 per cent hike in attacks on the Jewish community throughout Britain. In 2003 there were 375 anti-Semitic incidents
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Swimming: Darren's going for gold
Darren Swash will be going for gold when he competes at the 2005 CP/ISRA World Championships in Cannecticut, America. The 21-year-old who has cerebral palsy and trains and competes with Colchester Phoenix Amateur Swimming Club has been selected as part
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Soccer: Must-win game for Maldon
Maldon Town boss Colin Wallington says he will have no trouble firing up his troops for tomorrow's must-win clash against Barking and East Ham United. The Park Drive supremo has led his charges to ten wins out of ten. As a result, the mood in the squad
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Jaywick: Mature Whiskey may be oldest in world
An evergreen cat may have become the oldest moggy in the world. Showing spirit - Whiskey is due to turn 34 next month, according to owner Jean Stone. (34407-c) Whiskey shot to national fame last year when he celebrated his 33rd birthday. His amazing achievement
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Colchester: Chinese celebrations for children
Children got to grips with chopsticks at a Chinese New Year celebration. Fiddly business - Amy Lewis and Megan Thewlis in traditional Chinese costumes get to grips with eating with chopsticks. Picture: SEANA HUGHES (40961-b) Both pupils and teachers donned
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Westcliff: Great granny hurt in mugging
A great-grandmother was dragged to the ground in a ruthless mugging. Elvina Chetwood <corr>, 89, needed hospital treatment after she fell to the pavement trying to hold onto her bag, cracking her nose on the concrete. The incident happened in Prince
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Mersea: Stranded at the Strood
Three cars were caught in high spring tides on the Strood into Mersea Island yesterday. The drivers got out and sat on the roofs to wait out the tide. The owners had made their own arrangements for recovery so the coastguard kept them under observation
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Colchester: 'Wicked fun' in multicultural week
You can't beat hands-on education. Multicultural experience - class seven at Cherry Tree School have fun African drumming with Teddy Akrofi. Picture: STEVE ARGENT 40934-3 Pupils at Cherry Tree School in Colchester found that out when they had a chance
