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Battlesbridge: Housing plan is a threat to rural treasure
PLANS for 7,000 new homes in a quaint south Essex village look set to meet with a wave of objections. Battlesbridge would become a "vast housing estate" if proposals to build thousands of new homes go ahead, according to the Campaign to Protect Rural
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Bingham set for Wembley dream
CHRISTMAS has come early for Basildon snooker star Stuart Bingham, who yesterday capped a magic maximim by winning the Masters qualifying tournament at Pontin's Prestatyn. In a fantastic best-ever season the new towner, 29, followed up Tuesday's 147 in
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Southend: Paving way for seafront revamp
A MULTI-MILLION pound redevelopment designed to change the face of Southend seafront with bars, restaurants, a casino and new homes is set to clear its first hurdle next week. Councillors are being recommended to back the principle of businessman John
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Westcliff: Pupils' prize dishes
TWO students were highly commended after serving up a treat at a nationwide cookery competition. Sarah Thompson and Heather Wynn, both 15, from St Bernard's High School, Westcliff, proved their culinary capabilities when charity Sustain challenged students
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Sing your hearts out for my lads
WEST Ham boss Alan Pardew has warned supporters: "We only win when you're singing." When Manchester United arrive at Upton park on Sunday he wants the stadium right behind his team to give them every possible advantage. "There has to be a massive atmosphere
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Colchester: Council's plan to get town moving
Radical plans to tackle congestion on a major road through Colchester have been unveiled. Keeping the town on the move - Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, is in the spotlight. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON (46431-7) The A133 through Colchester regularly snarls up
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Billericay: Pupils skip for funds
INFANT school pupils in Billericay jumped to the challenge of raising cash for a heart charity. To raise cash for the Basildon branch of the British Heart Foundation, kids at the Sunnymede Infant School in Mons Avenue, Billericay took part in a sponsored
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Colchester: Neil's aiming to beat world
A trainee accountant from Colchester is poised to become the number one player of a fiendish brain game enjoyed by millions around the world. Neil Jenner, 22, will log on from his home in St John's this weekend for the concluding sessions of the World
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Rayleigh: Meet our friendly bobbies on the beat
FAMILIES will be able to meet friendly bobbies and see how the local police force works in Rayleigh this weekend. Kids will be fingerprinted for fun and grown-ups can take valuables along to the Mill Arts and Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, to be security
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Pitsea: £1m rail station building opens
TRANSPORT minister Derek Twigg was in Pitsea today to open the new £1million train station building. The building in Station Approach has been completely rebuilt with new facilities for commuters including train information screens, automatic ticket gates
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Colchester: Drunk, 18, spat blood
A man tried to butt a shop assistant and then spat blood at a policeman after he was too drunk to be served, a court heard. Shane English, 18, was trying to buy alcohol at the Spar in Colchester High Street on August 29. Colchester Magistrates' Court
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Soccer: Colchester United 3-2 Northampton Town (aet) (LDV Vans Trophy second round)
Colchester United showed they have guts and strength as they won their fifth game in a row by beating Northampton Town. Hustle - Colchester's Richard Garcia tries to find a way through. (46455-8) The U's showed real resolve to come back from behind twice
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Mid-Essex: Two escape from somersault van
A driver and passenger escaped with minor injuries after their van somersaulted down the A12. Crash scene - a medic said: "how the men got out, I do not know". Picture: ESSEX AMBULANCE SERVICE. Long tailbacks built up after the accident on the Ipswich-bound
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Clacton: Carer sent to jail for drink-driving
A man who cares for his ill wife 24 hours a day, seven days a week has been jailed for six months for a string of driving offences. Colchester Magistrates' Court heard that Alan Kidson, who suffers from pancreatitis after years of drinking, was caught
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Colchester: 'Behave or else' drinkers told
We're ready for you! Police today warned binge-drinkers who abuse the new licensing laws to get ready for a night in the cells. Early hours - Jackie Dungey, manager of the Playhouse pub in St John Street, Colchester, with staff Fred Alder, Sharon Kerr
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Soccer: Five on the spin for U's
Phil Parkinson was today singing the praises of his team as they took their winning run to a staggering five games. Keep it going - U's boss Phil Parkinson rallies his troops as they gear up for extra-time in their LDV Vans triumph over Northampton. Picture
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Basildon: Beauties to line up for Miss Basildon
BASILDON beauties with dreams of becoming Miss World will soon be on parade at Festival Leisure Park. The regional heat of the Miss England 2006 competition - the "Miss Basildon" final - will take place on Tuesday, December 6, at the Back to the Sixties
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Bill seeks slice of US winnings
FORMER Basildon and Thorpe Hall professional Bill Longmuir, who's enjoyed a new lease of life of golfing life since joining the European Seniors Tour two years ago, is now set to chase megabucks in the United States. For Anglo-Scot Longmuir, based in
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Canvey: Try out new sports for free at centre
YOUNGSTERS looking for something to do on Saturday will be spoilt for choice. Waterside Farm Sports Centre, Canvey, will be open for anyone to take part in badminton, basketball, judo, squash, street dance, trampolining or roller hockey. All sessions
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Walton: Widow, 88, gets raider shock
A young thief sneaked into an elderly widow's home and stole her handbag as she slept in her armchair. Victim - Alice Williams, holding a photo of her with her husband. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN (46348-1) Alice Williams, 88, only woke up because the young
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Basildon: Twirling star all set for championship bid
A YOUNG star who has won national acclaim at baton twirling competitions across the country will jet out to represent England in the World Championships next year. Katie King, 12, of Great Spenders, Basildon has been picked for the England team after
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Colchester: Zoo to help rhinos
Colchester Zoo is to raise thousands of pounds to help save endangered rhinos. The zoo is pledging to raise £25,000 for the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria Save the Rhino Campaign. Until next September, the zoo will be holding a number of activities
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Dovercourt: Surgery on national TV
The thought of brain surgery would leave most people terrified. TV - City Hospital subject Gemma Sarson at Colchester Institute. (46421-2) Gemma Sarson not only had two procedures carried out, but they were filmed for national TV. The 24-year-old has
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Soccer: Parkin to face long spell out
Sam Parkin is facing the agonising prospect of up to four months on the sidelines. The Ipswich Town striker had scans yesterday which revealed he has broken an ankle. Parkin had limped off the pitch in the early stages of Tuesday's 3-0 Coca-Cola Championship
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Maldon: Students get kit off ... to get new kit
Teenage rugby players have found a novel way of raising cash to fund their new kit - they've got their kit off. Cheeky - the sixth formers who got their kit off for a calendar to raise money for new kit. (46412-b) Sixth formers from the Plume School,
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Boxing: Next stop is Europe
Europe is her oyster! Colchester's ace female boxing champion Shanee Martin says she is now ready to take on the best Europe can throw at her. And the 23-year-old wonder woman of the ring is set to get her big chance early in the new year with a fight
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Purfleet: Worker is crushed in forklift accident
A WAREHOUSE worker suffered severe crush injuries after getting caught between a forklift truck and some metal racks. Ambulance crews were called to the Tesco warehouse in Dolphin Way, Purfleet, at teatime yesterday where they were told the 25-year-old
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Laindon: We made Harry's giant goblet
A LAINDON sculptor won a dream project when he was commissioned to create the promotional version of the trophy that is a focal point of the latest Harry Potter film. Aden Hynes, a big fan of the JK Rowling series, sculpted the Tri-Wizard Cup for the
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Castle Point: Pet mess gripe is no surprise to us
A SURVEY that revealed dog mess as one of the biggest concerns to residents in Castle Point has come as no surprise to councillors. More than 1,000 residents, including children, were asked to give their verdict on the borough's parks and open spaces.
