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Clacton: Support for new hospital grows
Support is growing for our campaign for Clacton to have a new hospital. Campaign - the Evening Gazette and Clacton Gazette and the Tendring Pensioners' Action Group are campaigning for a new hospital to serve Clacton and the surrounding area. Picture:
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Soccer: Joe heaps praise on goalkeeper Kelvin
Joe Royle today saluted Ipswich Town goalkeeper Kelvin Davis and admitted he deserves to be playing in the Premiership. The shotstopper has been in inspirational form in the last two matches, helping his side pick up valuable wins against Sheffield United
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Thundersley: Special needs school is safe
The future of a special needs school in Thundersley is safe, a leading county councillor insisted Cedar Hall School was thrust into the spotlight when disgruntled mother Maria Hutchings challenged Prime Minister Tony Blair on a live televison debate.
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Football: Gulls hoping to avoid culling
Canvey go into tomorrow's tough Nationwide Conference clash at Hereford with a stark "defend like we did last week and we'll get murdered" warning from boss Jeff King. While Gulls are on a run of seven straight league defeats away from home, the Bulls
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Rugby: Westcliff aiming to close gap
Westcliff travel to relegation threatened Thetford tomorrow in London Four North East confident they can keep the pressure on league leaders Rochford Hundred. Second placed Westcliff trail the top spot by four points, but assistant coach Mike Hannon has
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Stansted: Runway protesters' court victory
Protesters against the expansion of Stansted Airport today won an important victory. Government plans for airport expansion in the South East were ruled lawful by the High Court. But protesters from Stansted have won a victory over the siting of a new
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Swimming: Pupils workout with Olympic star Karen
Olympic swimmer Karen Pickering put pupils through their paces when she visited Clacton's largest school. The four-times Olympian and Britain's first female world champion led an aerobic workout with youngsters at Clacton County High School. The 33-year-old
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Harwich, Colchester: Attack caught on camera
A man burst into tears after he saw CCTV footage of an attack he made on another man. Craig Tye headbutted the man and then punched and kicked him during the incident in Colchester town centre, but a court heardyesterday he remembered little as he had
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Rugby: Basement boys won't be walkovers - Harman
Kevin Harman has warned his Southend side not to take National Division Three South bottom club Haywards Heath for granted tomorrow. The basement boys visit Warner's Bridge in a crunch match the Seasiders' director of rugby know his team must win to put
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Colchester: Award for singer
Having completely missed out on even a nomination at the Brit Awards, Colchester singer/songwriter Graham Coxon fared a lot better at last night's NME awards. The former Blur guitarist picked up the award for best solo artist despite being up against
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Colchester: Store launches new look
The second stage of a £1 million refurbishment at a Colchester department store has been officially opened. And Lorraine Barnett, sales and marketing director for Williams and Griffin, said: "If we don't move forward we will die. It's about attracting
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Harwich: Priest fined over drugs
A Rastafarian priest who was caught smuggling a kilo of cannabis into the UK has escaped with a £1,000 fine. Pablo Romeo Kensmil appeared at Colchester Magistrates' Court yesterday for sentencing after admitting to possession at an earlier hearing. Customs
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Athletics: Sarah aims for victory
Colchester's Sarah Claxton will be looking to follow-up Sunday's AAA Indoor Championship success with another good showing at a Grand Prix meeting in Birmingham today. The former Colchester and Tendring Athletic Club star will be hoping to build on the
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Harwich: Oh brother!
Sibling rivalry could reach new heights as two brothers are set to contest the same Westminster seat. Going head to head with his brother? Harwich MP Ivan Henderson 22879-1 Steven Henderson is considering standing against his brother and current Harwich
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Manningtree: Steps to ease station parking snags
The first steps are under way to create more parking spaces at Manningtree station. Rail company One has revealed it was in preliminary talks with Tendring Council to find a way of enabling the long-awaited project to go ahead. A spokesman said: "We recognise
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Football: Pardew puts hold on signings
There will be no transfer signing until the end of the month as Alan Pardew aims to ensure any loan captures are available for the play-off final. A temporary signing for West Ham would only be able to stay for three months, putting any deal on hold until
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Colchester: Police probe roof con work gang
Police are investigating after workers took £650 for a guttering job but did not return to finish it. It was reported by a householder in St Monance Way in St John's, Colchester. A police spokesman said workers called at the home and offered to do work
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Clacton: 'Barbaric' attack on partner
A drunken husband has narrowly escaped a prison sentence after a 'barbaric' booze-fuelled golf club attack on his partner. Mark Wilden assaulted his wife after drinking an astonishing 20 pints of lager because he thought she was having an affair, a court
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Heybridge: 'We'd be even better with a proper school'
A thriving pre-school at risk of closure because its building is rotting away has received a glowing report from Ofsted inspectors. Great report - celebrating their super Ofsted report are teachers Ann Read, Gilly Baker, Caroline Oakley, Melanie Skinbgley
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Soccer: Parky vows his side will battle
Phil Parkinson is looking for his side to roll-up their sleeves again tomorrow. The Colchester United supremo wants to see the same grit and determination that has ground out two great results in seven days for the U's when they take on Bristol City in
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Rochford: Yobs prompt calls for playground closure
Residents are campaigning to close a playground, claiming gangs of youths who gather are subjecting them to a reign of terror. A Rochford District Council sub-committee will meet on Monday to discuss what to do with the playground in Sutton Court Drive
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Colchester: Kent Blaxill appoints regional brick expert
Colchester-based East Anglian builders' merchant Kent Blaxill has made a senior appointment with the recruitment of one of the region's top brick salesmen, Rick Hale, as brick and block development senior executive. Mr Hale, 58, joins the company from
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Football: Dud banking on goalscoring bet win
Lawrie Dudfield has good reason to hope his rich vein of goalscoring form continues at his former Northampton Town side tomorrow. Not only would a goal prove vital as Blues search for a win against their fellow play-off hopefuls, it would boost the Southend
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Castle Point: Councillors' delight at new council boss
Councillors have hailed the appointment of Castle Point's new council boss who beat off competition from 26 other applicants to get the job. David Marchant, who lives in the borough, said he was confident his previous experience would help turn the failing
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Clacton: Chef stole to pay gambling debts
A golf club chef stole cheques from the steward and cashed them to pay for his gambling debts. A court heard Clacton golf club steward Graham Rackham checked an account he had for his catering business and discovered it was £600 short. When he asked to
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Harwich: Chemical leak at port
Emergency teams dealt with a chemical leak at Harwich International Port early today. A trailer carrying non-hazardous chemicals was off-loaded and reported leaking at 2.20am. Two fire crews from Dovercourt attended the scene and called for back-up by
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Maldon: 16-month ban for quick drive home
A man who tried to complete a 30-second drive home after drinking has been banned. At Chelmsford Magistrates' Court yesterday, Lee Probert, of High Street, Maldon, admitted drink-driving. The court heard the 27-year-old got behind the wheel of his Ford
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Essex: Crossrail plan wins support
The multi-billion pound Crossrail project seems to be gaining momentum, with many visitors to an exhibition in Brentwood town centre welcoming the scheme. The project will see a new route established across London, stretching from Shenfield, through central
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Braintree: Council 'sitting on fence' over A120
A councillor has accused council bosses of "sitting on the fence" over the controversial issue of the A120 development. At a full meeting of Braintree Council, councillors debated Highways Agency proposals for replacing the existing A120 between Braintree
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Dedham: Village shop's bid to stop crooks backed
A village shop's plans to protect itself from ram raiders have been unanimously approved by Colchester councillors. The Co-op in High Street, Dedham, was targeted by crooks twice last year and on both occasions a four-wheel drive vehicle smashed into
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Braintree: Accident reconstruction
A reconstruction will be held of an accident in which a woman was hit by a police vehicle on the A120. The police reconstruction is due to be carried out in the next week, and it is hoped will jog the memories of people who may have been in the area at
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Heybridge: Is there a batty problem for firm?
Something of the night could be about to delay a major industrial redevelopment project in Heybridge Neighbours of Wyndeham Heron printworks in the Bentall Complex say they have seen bats flying in and out of a huge workshop where the famous Bentall car
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Athletics: Kim recaptures teenage success
Outstanding Basildon AC athlete Kim Wall, although only 21, can be said to have turned back the years. She produced a great win at the Norwich Union European trials and AAA Championships, where she counted established international Catherine Murphy among
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Leigh: Driver's lucky escape as truck flips over
A bathroom fitter had a lucky escape when his pick-up truck flipped over and skidded down a Leigh street. The left-hand drive Ford Ranger flipped onto the driver's side and only came to a halt when it hit a kerb, after it had collided with a Vauxhall
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Soccer: Parky vows his side will battle
Phil Parkinson is looking for his side to roll-up their sleeves again tomorrow. The Colchester United supremo wants to see the same grit and determination that has ground out two great results in seven days for the U's when they take on Bristol City in
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Essex: Three die in river plunge
A woman and two children were killed after their car plunged into a river following a report of a domestic dispute, said Essex Police. The car was recovered from the River Lea on the border of Essex and Hertfordshire at around 8pm yesterday. The woman
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Colchester: Search teams assess risks
Rescuers are planning a major effort at the weekend to find journalist Gavin Nightingale, who is missing on Ben Nevis. Still missing - Gavin Nightingale Through the week, police and mountain rescue teams have been hampered by severe weather in their search
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Maldon: Talks over memorial plaque
Maldon could see a new blue plaque appear in memory of one of the town's master ship builders. Town councillors will discuss a plaque the Maldon Society wants to place at 61 North Street in memory of John Howard. Mr Howard, who lived between 1849 and
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Little Oakley: Children saw man rip head off rabbit
A man has been banned from keeping animals after he ripped the head off a live rabbit in front of two horrified children. Robert Dawson also killed a badger after swinging it around by its rear legs, a court heard. Dawson killed the rabbit in front of
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Clacton: Farewell to rocker Dave
Rockers said farewell to their friend Be-bop Dave and dressed in full rock'n'roll gear for the occasion. Dave Shaw, 57, of Thornbury Road, Clacton, died after a year-long battle with cancer. He was a real-life Teddy Boy and the founder of the Coasters
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Chelmsford: Young mum in protest over trees
A mother-of-two has vowed to tie herself to a tree to stop it being chopped down. Going Swampy - Sarah White prepares to handcuff herself to a tree due to be felled to male way for a park-and-ride scheme. Picture: NICK OBANK 41043-3 Sarah White, 24, is
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Maldon: Ex-champ Frank still has his fans hooked
Former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno met fans at a charity fundraiser in Maldon. Knockout - former boxing champ Frank Bruno shakes hands with Maldon Town chairman Mick Kirkham 41123-b The well-loved British boxing icon turned up at Maldon Town
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Braintree: 'Cannabis for pain'
A woman who used cannabis to ease her back pain has been given a conditional discharge. Hayley Griffiths, of Wingate Close, Braintree, admitted possession of the class-C drug at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court yesterday. Denise Holland, prosecuting said
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Basildon: Thieves rip out BT cable plunging businesses into chaos
Hundreds of businesses were left without telephones and email for more than a week after thieves ripped out 100m of BT cable. One company hit by the theft claims its bills for lost revenue will run into £20,000 and health workers based in the area were
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St Osyth, Clacton: Drink-driver caught by police dog
A drink-drive suspect was brought to heel by a police dog as he tried to escape. Michael Cannon, 22, ran off after police spotted him driving erratically in Clacton. Officers tracked him down but he refused to give himself up. Cannon finally surrendered
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North Essex: Driver sees 'gun' in car
Armed police arrested a man on the A12 today after another motorist spotted what he thought was a gun. The report came in to police from a witness in the Greenstead area of Colchester earlier today. Firearms teams were called out and a man was later arrested
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Colchester: Judge spares driver
A judge spared a speeding motorist after hearing she was responding to a medical emergency. Bronwyn Crafford was caught doing 43mph in a 30mph zone in Mile End Road, Colchester. But a court heard she was delivering vital medical supplies after a courier
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Canvey: Island's third access road "not a priority"
A third road off Canvey has been put on the backburner because other routes in north Essex are a priority, a county councillor has admitted. Rodney Bass, county cabinet member for transport, revealed Canvey was losing out to the Great Notley bypass from
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Colchester: Everyone urged to join big clean-up
Councillors are being urged to practice what they preach by rolling up their sleeves and cleaning the borough's streets. A litter pick is being organised by Colchester Council on March 19 and 20, and everyone is invited to attend. At a meeting of Colchester
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Pitsea: Warning over new sports craze after teenager is injured
Youngsters were warned about the free running craze after a teenager was seriously injured. The adventure sport involves people running and jumping down public stairways, between buildings and across rooftops. A 15-year-old boy was treated at Basildon
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Rugby Union: Black and Ambers in tough survival battle
Braintree are in a battle for survival. The Black and Ambers are desperate for every point if thay are to maintain their Powergen London League division three north east status. Presently propping up the division they take on Saffron Walden at Beckers
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Colchester: Clubber, 26, fined £500 after fracas
A clubber has been fined £500 after a fracas with door staff outside a Colchester nightspot. Anthony Maguire was wrestled to the ground after he lashed out at door staff outside Chicago's. "He was verbally abusive. Police advised him to leave several
