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Witham: 'Cemetery isn't a play area'
People have again been urged to treat Witham cemetery with respect. Signs were put up recently reminding anyone entering the Cypress Road cemetery that dogs, cycling and ball games are banned. But Michael Ashby, Braintree Council's cemeteries superintendent
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Karen Issacs
I am looking for Karen Issacs who lived in the Southend-on-Sea area. Karen has a brother Michael and Daughter Davina. Karen lived with my brother Vasco in Corringham Essex for a few years. I still live in Corringham, heard that she had gone to live in
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Clacton: Silence golden for charity
Chatterbox Kathleen Phipps is flying high after doing a sponsored silence for Essex Air Ambulance. Mrs Phipps said her husband, Don, and friends and customers at the Wick Lodge pub in Jaywick Lane, Clacton, were always betting her she couldn't keep quiet
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Mid-Essex: Nursing beds to close?
Nursing home bed closures are among the measures proposed to help an NHS Trust claw back a multi-million pound funding shortfall. But Witham, Braintree and Halstead Care Trust has promised patients the overall level of service will not suffer. The Trust
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Maldon: Pedestrianisation 'too problematic'
Pedestrianisation in Maldon town centre would cause a major problem but a one-way street could be the answer, it has been claimed. Murray Foster, Maldon town centre manager, gave a speech to Maldon Town Council on Monday night and explained the problem
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Ivan Wager, Merl Wager or Alwyn Wager
I am looking for Ivan Wager (who married Shirley) and played cricket for Manningtree, Essex. I am also looking for Ivan's brother Alwyn and/or his sister Merl. The aforementioned are believed to have emigrated to Australia/New Zealand in the 1940's/1950
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Tendring: Cash boost saves stroke group
A group which provides vital support for stroke victims across Tendring has been saved, thanks to a major cash boost. Clacton Stroke Association has been handed a £10,000 lifeline by Essex County Council and a further grant of about £10,000 is heading
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Walton: Fountain is back where it belongs
A historic 100-year-old fountain is being reinstated in a seaside town's main shopping centre as part of a £1 million revamp in the resort. Back in business - workmen reconstruct the 100-year-old fountain in High Street, Walton. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN
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Little Clacton: Man drove off during test drive
A garage is working with police to find a man who test drove a £4,000 car - and never returned it. The theft happened at the Cherry Tree Garage in Little Clacton and police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. Cherry Tree Garage director Les White
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Bring on Islanders!
TILBURY'S opponents in the next round of the Essex Thameside Trophy will be National Conference side Canvey Island. The seasiders fielded a strong side for Tuesday's home clash with Billericay and emerged 5-0 winners, with goals from Burton (2), Burquez
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Harwich: Ferry firm's plea on jobs
A Harwich-based ferry company has asked for help in ensuring jobs will not be taken away from the Haven area. DFDS Tor Line's deputy chairman, Ebbe Pederson, has written to Harwich MP Ivan Henderson with concerns that shipping developments elsewhere could
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Soccer: Will Tigers pounce on Fagan?
Craig Fagan could be a Hull City player by the end of the week. Acrobatic striker - Craig Fagan trying an overhead kick earlier this season Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson admitted the Coca-Cola League One title-chasers have made a bid for the highly-rated
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Colchester: Careless cooking leads to evacuation of flats
Careless cooking started a fire which filled a kitchen with smoke, forcing students to evacuate flats. The blaze, in Forest Road in Greenstead, Colchester, started in an oil pan after it was left unattended on a cooker. Flames from it wrecked a cooker
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Colchester: Schoolgirl - return my A-level work
A schoolgirl has made a desperate plea for the return of "irreplaceable" A-level coursework, which was stolen in a raid on her car. Back to square one - Katie Lindridge, who has had her A-level coursework stolen from her car. Picture: STEVE BRADING 41180
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Lesley Smith
Last seen in 1993 working in Blockbusters at Barking, Essex. He had a sister called Astra. My E-Mail is : bunny_hopgirl@nlworld.com
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Martial Arts: Danny ready to unleash his rage
MARTIAL artist Danny Burzotta is facing a tough challenge when he competes in Cage Rage 11. The event - held in a gladiatorial-style cage - will pit the heavyweight fighter against Exeter bouncer Andy Costello. The West Country doorman is a judo champion
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Braintree: Police - beware of cheap goods
Police have issued a warning about men claiming to have laptop computers to sell cheaply in the Braintree district. The warning follows an incident in Witham's Cut Throat Lane, where a man was approached by two men saying they had a computer to sell.
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Maldon: Plan to move tourist centre
Discussions are taking place over the possible move of Maldon's Tourist Information Centre. The centre, tucked away in Coach Lane, could be moving into the Maeldune Centre at the top of Market Hill. The current premises are considered by Maldon District
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Castle Point: Council axes jobs to save cash
Jobs are set to be lost at Castle Point Council as part of tough budget cuts, it was revealed today. Tory council leaders confirmed staff are to be made redundant but refused to say how many. The news was revealed by councillors at a presentation on their
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Steve Tyrrell
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Steve Tyrrell, last seen living near Wickford Police Station. He was a policeman at the time with Essex Police in approx. 1989/1990. He also owned a spaniel dog by the name of Nuggett. He rode a motorbike as well as
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Soccer: Goody ready to enjoy return
Ken Goody was today licking his lips at the prospect of returning to former club Colchester United. Goody, from Ipswich Town's Academy, knows that would be the prize if his young Blues overcome Aston Villa in the FA Youth Cup. Town meet the Midlanders
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Elmstead Market: Pupils go dancing around the world
Schoolchildren got into the groove by learning some Caribbean dancing during a creative arts week. Good moves - pupils try some Caribbean dancing with Juliet Fraser. Picture: SEANA HUGHES 41077-a The pupils at Elmstead Primary School were thrilled to
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Soccer: Duberry loan to be ditched?
West Ham boss Alan Pardew is set to strengthen his squad with a loan signing in defence before the visit of Plymouth Argyle on Saturday. But out-of-favour Leeds stopper Michael Duberry is in pole position to join the Hammers' squad. According to fans
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Cold Norton: Driver dies after crash
A motorist has died after a road traffic accident in Cold Norton. Robert Newell was travelling to work in Rayleigh when his white Vauxhall Astra van left the Lower Burnham Road and hit a hedge just after 6.30am yesterday. Emergency crews were called to
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White Notley: Station parking is just the ticket
Commuters could benefit from plans to provide car parking at a branch line railway station. A planning application has been lodged to build a car park and cycle parking, with vehicle and pedestrian access, in a field next to White Notley station. The
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John Martin/Elizabeth Underwood
Any descendants of John Martin from Ashen (c1801-1891) and Elizabeth Underwood... born in Tilbury Green(1808-Uncertain). They lived at, and/or worked at the Golding family farm,Ashen St. Known children include Thomas (b1833),William (b1845) and Walter
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Colchester: Bus station plan 'crazy'
A "crazy" waiting system at Colchester's new bus station will leave passengers sprinting to catch services, a pressure group has claimed. Council chiefs working with developers on plans for the subterranean station at St Botolph's are considering a design
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Soccer: Gas runs out of go
Gas Recreation found Frenford Senior barring their way into the next round of the Essex Senior Cup. The tie went to extra-time, but Gas lost out as they were beaten 3-1. Meanwhile, in the Border League Reserve Cup, Coggeshall Town Reserves made it safely
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Colchester: Community worker to meet the Blairs
A community centre boss will be heading to London next week for an audience with Tony and Cherie Blair. Proud - Heather Payne, who runs St John's and High Woods Community Centre, has been invited to meet the Prime Minister. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN 40983
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Thomas Warren
I'm trying to find my brother, we lost contact about 18 years ago. I miss him so much, I would love to see him again. The last he knew was I was living in Plaistow with my Husband and Childre. I'm unsure of where he was living but please help me find
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James Hall
Trying to find information about my grandfather James Hall. He was born in Danbury? 1887. Any leads no matter how vague would be gratefully received My E-Mail is : sazjhall@yahoo.co.uk
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Soccer: Bristol Rovers 1-2 Southend United
SOUTHEND United wing-er Mark Gower labelled his match-winning strike at the Memorial Stadium last night as one of the best of his career. The skilful midfielder thundered home a speculative 25-yard strike to secure Steve Tilson's side a 2-1 victory over
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Maldon: Ronnie helps centre's funds to rocket
A children's centre has raised much-needed funds to help safeguard the future of the facility thanks to snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan. Staff and volunteers Buddies Children's Centre, based at Brickhouse Farm, Maldon, are constantly looking at ways to
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Edward Hunt
Searching for information for family tree of Grandfather - Edward HUNT Occ. Policeman. May have live in Prittlewell, Essex. Married, had one daughter. Any information for family history would be appreciated. My E-Mail is : margaret@merry49.fsnet.co.uk
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Soccer: Will Tigers pounce on Fagan?
Craig Fagan could be a Hull City player by the end of the week. Acrobatic striker - Craig Fagan trying an overhead kick earlier this season Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson admitted the Coca-Cola League One title-chasers have made a bid for the highly-rated
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High fliers in action
THERE was mixed fortune for two of the borough's promotion-chasing teams on Tuesday night. Thurrock got back to winning ways in the Conference South with a fine 3-1 away win against Hayes, with goals coming from Glenn Poole (2) and Tresor Kandol. The
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The Old Fortune of War Pub
I need any information about the Old Fortune of War Pub. The Pub wash in Wash Road, Basildon and is now a printers. I'm interested in any dates etc. My E-Mail is : terri.rudd@btinternet.com
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Earls Colne: Mum's hopes for her little fighter
A mother has spoken of the rollercoaster of emotions she is going through as her premature baby fights for her life. Emotional rollercoaster - Samantha Millar and son Tom with a picture of Lois, who is at Great Ormond Street Hospital battling septicaemia
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Soccer: Canvey Island 5-0 Billericay Town
CANVEY fielded a stronger than expected line-up for last night's Essex Thames-side Trophy home tie with Ryman Premier Billericay Town and went nap with a 5-0 success. In stark contrast to the powerful senior side put out by their hosts, the visitors fielded
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Colchester: Ben Nevis man still missing
Snow and the risk of avalanches were today still hampering the search for Essex County Newspapers' journalist Gavin Nightingale. Mr Nightingale, 38, from Colchester, was reported overdue from a walk on Ben Nevis on Saturday The search had been expected
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Soccer: Colchester United 3-1 AFC Bournemouth (Coca Cola League One)
When AFC Bournemouth's Warren Cummings' strike took a wicked deflection off Colchester United defender Pat Baldwin's shoulder to give the visitors the lead, you could not help but think that the U's were not getting the rub of the green. Joy - Gavin Johnson
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Andy Nubert
Does anyone know the whereabouts of my Dad, Andy Nubert, I haven't seen him for two years. Last known whereabouts was at "The Lodge", South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex. I really need to see him and speak to him as I really miss him. Thank you.
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Southend: MP's son jailed for four years for nightclub attack
A Tory MP's 20-year-old son has been jailed four years after being found guilty of smashing a plumber over the head with a champagne-style bottle during an argument at a nightclub. David Amess Jnr, son of the current Southend West and former Basildon
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Sonia Curry
I am searching for my school best friend "Sonya Curry". She was the best friend I ever had. she moved to Canada and I was in touch with her until she changed address. I am so looking to get in touch with her. She has one brother who's name is Jason and
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Soccer: Goody ready to enjoy return
Ken Goody was today licking his lips at the prospect of returning to former club Colchester United. Goody, from Ipswich Town's Academy, knows that would be the prize if his young Blues overcome Aston Villa in the FA Youth Cup. Town meet the Midlanders
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Paul Martin
I am looking for Paul Martin who I was in a relationship with a few years back. I would love to get in contact with you. So Paul Martin from Chelmsford if you are reading this please get in contact with me (Lisa Manning) by emailing me on lm006g2056@blueyonder.co.uk
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Maldon: Business people get health test
Businessmen and women were put through their paces both physically and mentally recently. Some 30 members of the Maldon District Business Club turned out to see how healthy they really were at an event last week held in the town. With New Year's resolutions
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Harwich: Sorry - we're full!
Bed and breakfasts in Harwich are turning customers away because they are full of developers and builders. Sign of the times - Don Fisher, of Paston Lodge, Parkeston. Picture: STEVE BRADING 41166-d Guesthouse vacancies have been hard to come by due to
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Halstead, Harwich, Saffron Walden: £50k earmarked to boost market towns 'prosperity
Halstead, Harwich and Saffron Walden are set to get £50,000 in a payout from Essex County Council. The council has earmarked £250,000 to be spent on five market towns. Essex County Council leader Lord Hanningfield said: "This extra £50,000 will be used
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Tiptree: Fitness first as school sports facilities unveiled
New £2.3 million sports facilities at a school have been officially opened by a Government minister. Sweating it out - students Emma Sherman and Lisa Taylor get to work in the new fitness gym at Thurstable School, Tiptree Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON 41082
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Angling: Record haul for Byatt
GLOUCESTER Park regular Geoff Byatt set a new match record at the Basildon venue with a tremendous ton up carp haul - winning an event which saw the top three anglers weighing in more than 285lbs of fish between them. He fished the cockle bank where he
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Benfleet, Southend: New mum's 14-hour wait in A&E
A mother who developed a potentially lethal blood clot days after having a baby endured a terrifying 14-hour wait in Southend A&E before being seen by a doctor. Helen Barnes, from Albion Road, Benfleet, gave birth to her daughter, Katrina, at home
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St Osyth: Ray gets bug for killer car
If you see an unusual looking car driving around the Tendring area - don't worry. Killer car - Ray Bloomfield and the replica car he built to resemble the killer car in the 1977 film The Car. Picture: STEVE ARGENT 41026-1 It will probably be car enthusiast
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Stansted: Happy landing at job fair
A Stansted employment fair did the job with more than 1,000 people descending on the airport looking for work. Hundreds of job-seekers came face-to-face with 24 airport companies, including Servisair, easyJet, National Express and Stansted owners BAA.
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Colchester: Booze shop is defeated
Campaigners are cracking open the bubbly after defeating controversial plans for a "pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap" off-licence on their doorstep. Almost 1,000 protesters signed petitions against a Bargain Booze shop in Prettygate, Colchester. Anxious
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Dovercourt: Bathside ballot meeting
A date has been set for a meeting to gauge public opinion about a proposed port development. A parish meeting will be held at Long Meadows community centre, Dovercourt, on March 2 at 7pm to decide whether a poll should be taken on Bathside Bay. If a poll
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Essex: 2.9 pc tax rise approved
Essex County Council has approved a council tax rise of 2.9 per cent for the next year. The increase will mean an extra 50p a week on the bill for the average home, putting the county council's share to £917.73 from this year's £891.54. Charges from district
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Kay, Thomas, Nichols, Lamb
I am looking for all Kay, Thomas, Nichols and Lamb Family. I am searching all for family tree research, any info - London, Essex, Southend, Wickford, Romsey. My E-Mail is : nicholstsammy@aol.com
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Essex: Fox-hunters will test out ban
Fox-hunters in Essex will continue to meet after the sport becomes illegal. Defiant supporters plan to test out the new ban, which comes into effect on Thursday, by riding out as usual to four major hunts at the weekend. Organisers claim Saturday's meets
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Football: Bristol Rover 1-2 Southend United
SOUTHEND United will take a one-goal advantage into their LDV Vans Trophy Southern Area final second leg after this win at the Memorial Ground. Striker Lawrie Dudfield headed the Shrimpers in front from a Lewis Hunt cross after eight minutes as the visitors
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Essex: Town unites to oppose homes
Councillors have taken a united stand against plans to build more than 2,600 new homes in Dunmow - and called for residents to join the fight. At an emergency Dunmow Town Council meeting, councillors vehemently opposed proposals for 2,650 new homes in
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Soccer: Noble could miss out on Orient tie
WEST Ham's Mark Noble looks likely to miss out on the FA Youth Cup fifth round tie at home to Leyton Orient tonight after earning his place in Alan Pardew's first team. The 17-year-old, who captained Tony Carr's academy squad to a 4-1 win over highly-rated
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Colchester: Council to meet budget
Colchester Council is broadly on target to meet its budget. The finance and audit scrutiny panel was told by finance manager Sean Plummer that there were underspends in some areas and overspends in others, but broadly speaking, the council was on budget
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BROWN family descendants
I am hoping to hear from descendants of Horace (1876-1968) & Edith Brown. They lived in Shrub End Road, Colchester. Also Percy (1881-1953)& Emily Brown who lived for many years in Trafalgar Road, Lexden, Colchester. Horace and Percy were brothers
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Braintree: Parish rangers to the rescue
Paid parish rangers could be introduced to clamp down on trouble in parts of the Braintree district. Wendy Scattergood, Braintree Council's cabinet member for planning and rural issues, said that rangers could be created in ten areas around Braintree
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Album Review: Electric Six - Senor Smoke
The danger created by their debut album 'Fire' was that Electric Six could quite easily have seen themselves written off as nothing more than a student wheeze. The excellent, and by now infamous 'Gay Bar', which lead the way for their brand of chaotic
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Wix: 'No' to bus escort cash
Villagers are refusing to pay towards a bus escort service for students from their village. About 18 pupils travel from Wix to Tendring Technology College, which has sites at both Frinton and Thorpe. About £800 has been received from other parish councils
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David/ Francoise Christie
Would like to get back in touch with the Christie family in Coggeshall. I lived in Coggeshall in the 80's and aftermoving to Germany in 1986, I lost touch with the Christie family, who used to live in Colchester. David worked as a freelance writer (English
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Colcheester: Petitions may fail to stop road
Contentious plans to build a new school access road are set to be given the go-ahead by councillors. Plans for the road, which would run from Norman Way and Philip Morant School, cutting through a popular playing field, have had local residents up in
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Soccer: Clacton Town 4-1 Harwich and Parkeston (Ridgeons League Premier Division)
Clacton Town eased to a 4-1 victory in their Ridgeons League premier division Tendring derby at home to Harwich and Parkeston. Three goals in a stunning first half put them in the driving seat and they never looked troubled after the break. Sean Hillier
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Soccer: Colchester United 3-1 AFC Bournemouth (Coca Cola League One)
When AFC Bournemouth's Warren Cummings' strike took a wicked deflection off Colchester United defender Pat Baldwin's shoulder to give the visitors the lead, you could not help but think that the U's were not getting the rub of the green. Joy - Gavin Johnson
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Clacton: Final hurdle passed for first church school
Clacton will get its first church school in September after plans to relaunch Great Clacton Junior School under its new status passed the final legal hurdle. The School Organisation Committee met and agreed the move from foundation to Church of England
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Thomas Edwards and Ann nee Turner
Hoping to find descendants of Thomas Edwards and Ann Turner. They were married at St.Georges, Hanover Square,London in 1790. Two known sons were Thomas and George. George Edwards was my gg.grandfather who came to NZ in 1849 with his family. Any information
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Colchester: Elvis impersonator escapes drive ban
An Elvis impersonator escaped a driving ban by telling magistrates he has a special ability to pull people through strokes. Brian Doggett, also known as Elvis impersonator Brian Lee, told the bench at Colchester they couldn't wish for a better person
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Maldon: Think of my four horses!
A row over people using private land as a public right of way has led a concerned horse-owner to speak out. Concerned for her horses - Carole Wright. Picture: NICK OBANK (41034-1) Carole Wright, who has four ageing horses at her stable near Chigborough
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Margaret Cousins (nee Stenning)
I am looking for Margaret Cousins (nee Stenning) last seen in Maidstone, Kent in approximately 1995. If anyone knows of her whereabouts, please let ker know that I am looking for her and pass on my address/email address. My E-Mail is : kimlaura.ben@virgin.net
