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Colchester: No poll on arts facility
No referendum. That was the decision on whether to ask the people of Colchester for their views on the controversial visual arts facility (Vaf). How it would look - a model of the visual arts facility earmarked for St Botolph's, Colchester. Picture: STEVE
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Basildon: Duncan's pool backing
OLYMPIC gold medallist Duncan Goodhew caused quite a splash in Basildon as he threw his weight behind plans to build a multimillion-pound sports centre. The swimming champion declared his wholehearted support for the town's bid to build an Olympic-size
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Soccer: Partner unconcerned
Colchester United are not ready to make any knee-jerk reaction in their bid to attract the 'stay-away' fans back through the Layer Road gates. The U's are currently pulling in the lowest average home attendances - 3,062 - in Coca-Cola League One. But
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Cricket: Ali deserves Test chance
Alastair Cook is waiting in the wings ready to seize his chance to become an England Test star. And Ronnie Irani, a former England Test player himself, believes his young Essex opening batsman is: "Ready to rise to the challenge NOW." Irani told the Gazette
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Chelmsford: Senior Scoutmaster jailed for indecently assaulting girl, 17
A senior Scoutmaster has been jailed for indecently assaulting a young girl. A court heard yesterday the 17-year-old was returning to her camp at the Scouts Eurojam at Hylands Park in Chelmsford during the summer when she was assaulted. The girl from
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Winner of winners awards
The winners in a competition that celebrates the best in Essex business have been presented with their awards. Essex in Boom! Winner of Winners awards are given to competitors who have already triumphed in other county business competitions. Making the
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Ramsden Heath: Ambulance has sat nav stolen
EMERGENCY service bosses have hit out at thieves who stole a valuable piece of equipment from an ambulance as the crew dealt with a patient. Paramedics were treating a pensioner who suffered a head injury in Ramsden Heath, near Billericay, when thieves
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Walton: Hygiene risk reindeer?
Not so ho, ho, ho! Walton's Father Christmas is fuming after his reindeer's part in the town's festive parade seemed to be in jeopardy. Flashback - Father Christmas and reindeer Rudolph meet Laura Maryson-Eden and Jonah Thomas in Walton last year. Picture
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Chelmsford shoppers buck predictions
Chelmsford shoppers are bucking predictions of a Christmas shopping freeze and spending freely in the run-up to the festive season A national survey predicted the first drop in Christmas retail spending for nearly a decade. Latest figures show the Chelmsford
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Rochford: Jam-buster road plan is unveiled
A £100MILLION project to extend the A127 through Rochford and regenerate part of south Essex was unveiled today. Developer Seaside has launched a consultation into plans which could see the A127 linked up to Southend Airport cutting through a vast section
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Corringham: Inspire them to be champions
PARALYMPIC gold medalist Danny Crates urged south Essex school teachers to inspire pupils to aim towards being Olympians for London's 2012 games. Speaking at the fourth Essex County Council Physical Education and Sports Development Con-ference in the
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Rayleigh: Cops target tax dodgers
MOTOR insurance and tax dodgers were targeted by police from Rayleigh's traffic division in an operation on the A127 during the rush-hour last night. Officers using the Automatic Number Plate Recognition system (ANPR) parked up on the London and Southend-bound
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Laindon: Looking at the past and future
STUDENTS at a Laindon Junior School created their own piece of history when they buried a time capsule and then created their own historical civilisation. Janet Duke Junior School is built on an ancient site dating back to medieval times. To celebrate
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South Essex: Save our police force
RESIDENTS are being urged to join the battle to save Essex Police from a merger with other counties. Essex Police Authority chairman Robert Chambers said the move could push up the police portion of council tax and make it harder to respond to local needs
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Clacton: Dad's alert as dog eats fishing hook
A family's outing to a beach nearly ended in tragedy when their pet dog swallowed an angling hook and yards of line. Getting better - inquisitive pet Chloe with Phillip and Emma Saffelle and children Thomas and Sophie. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN (46316-3)
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Rayleigh: £500k help for new home
A CHARITY has pledged half a million pounds towards building a home for people with dementia. Supporters of the Peaceful Place charity are celebrating the £500,000 windfall from the south Essex-based Heath Charitable Trust. However, the future of the
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Shoebury: Irene can still party at 100!
Irene Rawle stepped back in time to the roaring Twenties to mark her 100th birthday. And she really looked the part for her big bash, wearing a Charleston costume, complete with ostrich feather headband and cigarette holder. Mrs Rawle, who lives at the
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Basildon: Signing her work
A FIRST-time author signed copies of her debut book. Mara Cottrell, 40, was happy to chat with readers and sign her book Basildon: A History and Celebration, at Ottakers book shop, Eastgate Centre, Basildon. She said: "It was a really lovely day. "It
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Leigh: Former Corrie star will switch on Leigh lights
FORMER Coronation Street star Danny Young will switch on Leigh's Christmas lights on Saturday. While his on-screen character, Warren Baldwin, is supposed to living in sunny Spain, Danny, 19, will brave the cold winds of the Thames Estuary to be special
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Thorrington: Homeless chalets face reinspection
Colchester Council said today it was "not possible" to end its contract with the crisis housing complex where five-year-old Courtney Bristow died. Peter McDonagh, the council's homelessness team leader, insisted the council would "reinspect everything
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Billericay: Uplift for dull part of town
A PLUSH new building with offices and a hairdressing salon is set to be built by developers in Billericay. Planning permission for the complex, at the top of Radford Way near to Billericay station, were submitted to Basildon Council by Bradgate Developments
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Essex: Police merger plan views sought
Essex residents are being urged to join the battle to save Essex Police from a merger with other counties. Essex Police Authority chairman Robert Chambers said the move could push up the police portion of council tax and make it harder to respond to local
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St Osyth: Careless driver's trail of wreckage
A car ploughed through two gardens leaving destruction in its wake when the driver tried to negotiate a bend at up to 50mph. Destruction - Frances Lewsey, Teresa Marshall and Gerald Jenkins at the scene of the crash in Point Clear Road, Point Clear. Laurence
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Soccer: De Vos reflects on woe
Jason De Vos was today bracing himself for some 'sleepless nights' after Ipswich Town's 3-0 thumping by Reading. The Blues were comprehensively outplayed in last night's Coca-Cola Championship clash at Portman Road. And, reflecting on the debris, the
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Soccer: Ipswich Town 0-3 Reading (Coca-Cola Championship)
This match was billed as a yardstick for Ipswich Town, to test their mettle against one of the Coca-Cola Championship heavyweights. Early exit - striker Sam Parkin had to leave the field after 18 minutes following a knock to his ankle. (46414-4) Joe Royle's
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Colchester: Youngsters' films set for showing in schools
Lights, camera, action - young film-makers of the future have won a top award and helped to get an important message across to other youngsters through their work. The film-makers were recruited through Connexions and Colchester Youth Services. There
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Colchester: Family help baby unit
A couple are to raise funds for a special baby care unit after it took care of their second premature baby. Grateful - Ken and Michelle McGill with children James and Steven. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON (46425-2) Steven McGill was born six weeks early, following
