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Millers' tricky trip
AVELEY'S fragile confidence will not have been helped by them throwing away a two goal lead last weekend and they face a tricky trip to mid-table Arlesey Town. John Purches, an ever present for the Millers this season, was strecthered of in that match
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Felsted: Pupil drowned teacher's cat
A public school has launched an investigation after a pupil drowned a teacher's cat. The probe at Felsted School comes after a pupil admitted drowning the cat in a box weighted with bricks, due to a misunderstanding. Headmaster Stephen Roberts today said
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Dockers in need of boost
TILBURY will not look back on the last fortnight with relish, losing twice to Southend Manor in the league and Floodlight Cup and going out of the FA Vase at Newmarket. On Saturday they host Romford in the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy but eyes may be
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Mid-Essex: Schools getting together in bid to beat the bullies
Schools across mid Essex have been organising activities as part of Anti-bullying Week. Mum's the word - parents Sheila Smith and Deborah Nicholas play basketball watched by pupils at Templars Junior School, Witham. Picture: NICK OBANK (46448-3) It is
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Wickford: Don't let our High Street die
WICKFORD High Street will die unless proposals put forward in the town's masterplan come to fruition, traders believe. Wickford Business Association chairman Colin Maclean said: "Wickford as it stands is not sustainable. It needs this cash injection."
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Kelvedon: A sprout-rageous new look for veg
You either love them or hate them - but one company hopes to make the humble brussel sprout appealing to all. Growing market - Peter Miller of Kings Seeds in Kelvedon with the purple brussels sprouts seeds. Picture: NICK OBANK (46454-1) Purple sprouts
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Stuart misses Stevenage trip
GARY Hooper's last-minute winner at Exeter City ensured GRAYS leapfrogged their visitors and returned to the top of the Conference table last weekend, but the win came at a price with Jamie Stuart's controversial red card ruling him out for the next three
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Football: Tilson set to sign new deal
SOUTHEND United head to Port Vale tomorrow buoyed by the news their manager Steve Tilson is close to confirming his long-term commitment to the club. The Shrimpers chief and his assistant Paul Brush have both been discussing new three-year contracts with
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Billericay: Block of flats rejected
PLANS for a four-storey block of apartments in Billericay High Street have been rejected by councillors because it was "too big" and would have overshadowed neighbouring properties. The development, made up of nine flats, was planned for the back of the
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Basildon: Police stations open for longer
BASILDON's police stations are getting new faces along with new opening times. Pitsea, Laindon and Billericay police stations will be open an extra 16 hours from next Thursday as part of the force's new drive to make police more accessible and neighbourhood-friendly
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Soccer: Let's make it six, says Rich
Richard Garcia is confident and ready to extend the U's winning run to an impressive six games tomorrow. Going for it - Richard Garcia is confident after playing 120 minutes against Northampton Town on Wednesday in his first start of the season. Picture
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Chelmsford: Family speak of anguish over son
The family of a gardener who died on a ride-on mower that he was not trained to use said they had been "robbed of a son". Jan and Kevin Wilson were speaking after a jury returned a verdict of accidental death on Elliott Wilson, 24. Speaking for the family
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Colchester: No action against councillor
A council leader has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Standards Board. Colchester MP Bob Russell had complained to the board about John Jowers, leader of Colchester Council. Mr Russell alleged Mr Jowers gave a developer premature planning permission
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Athletics: Hickey aims to go Dutch
SOUTHEND international Adam Hickey looks like facing tough weather conditions plus stiff opposition this weekend as he bids to win a place in Great Britain's team for the European Cross-Country Championship. The trials take place as part of the second
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Mistley: Couple's years of vandalism misery
A couple have suffered five years of misery at the hands of vandals. Vandals strike again - Deirdre Flynn shows the spray-painted disabled parking bay outside her home in Mistley. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN (46347-2) Bernard and Deirdre Flynn say they have
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Andy finds new seat to fight
FORMER leader of Thurrock Council, coun Andy Smith, is not about to quit the local political scene as some expected and has instead announced his intention to stand in the West Thurrock and South Stifford ward in next year's local elections. Coun Smith
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Rayleigh: School's garden is best in town
A GROUP of creative four-year-olds helped produce an award-winning garden in the grounds of a Rayleigh School. Glebe Infant School was given a Rayleigh In Bloom award by the town council for their efforts. Headteacher Monica Dimmock said the youngest
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Pitsea: Minister's praise for new-look rail station
THE new £1million station building at Pitsea is operating at full steam after it was officially opened by Rail Minister Derek Twigg. Commuters can now monitor new train information screens and use the automatic ticket gates and a coffee shop after the
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Council veto homes plan
THURROCK Council this week voiced their disapproval at a major new housing development earmarked for Stanford-le-Hope Developers Hills Residential and Mersea Homes, have put forward ambitious plans to build 250 homes on Stanhope Industrial Park, on Wharf
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Clacton: £400,000 sports facility proposed
Plans for a £400,000 sports facility in Clacton have been unveiled. Changing rooms and a hall are to be built on the site of the town's biggest secondary school, but they will also be for the use of the community in the evenings and at weekends. The scheme
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Tendring: MP joins healthcare campaigning group
Extra pressure is to be put on the Government to upgrade facilities at Tendring's community hospitals. Earlier this year, the Evening Gazette launched a campaign to change the face of healthcare in the district and provide new facilities at Clacton Hospital
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Tendring: No presents for the housebound
More than 100 elderly and housebound residents in Tendring look set to miss out this Christmas. For the past ten years, pensioners across the town and surrounding area have been given a gift bag with cards and calendars made by local schoolchildren. It
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Soccer: Adam on comeback for Blues
Adam Proudlock has his eyes fixed on filling the void left by injured striker Sam Parkin. Ipswich forward Proudlock has missed the last two weeks with a knee injury, but is confident of returning to the squad for the trip to Cardiff in the Coca-Cola Championship
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Dovercourt: Meredith says pick a card, any festive card
A talented young artist will have her work seen across the country. Winner - Meredith Jones with her card designs. Picture: STEVE BRADING (46285-b) Meredith Jones, eight, won a national competition to create a Christmas card for the charity Home-Start
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Thorrington: Farewell to little Courtney
Family and friends of little Courtney Bristow have said their farewells. Thinking of you - Courtney's mum, Stacey, sisters Emily and Lola with St Nicholas Pre-School pupils at the balloon tribute. Picture: SEANA HUGHES (46462-b) The funeral was held yesterday
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Tendring: No presents for the housebound
More than 100 elderly and housebound residents in Tendring look set to miss out this Christmas. For the past ten years, pensioners across the town and surrounding area have been given a gift bag with cards and calendars made by local schoolchildren. It
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Football: Anton to silence brotherly banter
DEFENDER Anton Ferdinand won't let sibling rivalry distract him ahead of the biggest game of his career so far. The 20-year-old centre back has adapted well to life in the top flight, but faces a unique challenge on Sunday when his West Ham side face
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Football: No action replay for King's men
CANVEY go into home action against Cambridge United tomorrow determined not to repeat last week's first-half performance that saw them sunk without trace. Gulls turned things round with a much-improved showing in the second-half of a game that saw opponents
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Casino plan rejected
TENTATIVE plans to create a casino in Chafford Hundred have been knocked-back by Thurrock Council. Bannatynes Fitness hope to build a 15,000 square foot casino in their health centre, on Howard Road, and submitted an outline planning application to Thurrock
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Soccer: Battle for places brings discipline
Aidan Davison believes that the extra competition for places is keeping discipline in check at Colchester United. The U's shot-stopper, one of only two players to be sent off this season for the club, feels the team is acting more professionally on the
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Benfleet: TV dancing debut for ballroom champ Tommy
A SOUTH Essex lad is set to dance his way into the nation's hearts when he appears on a popular prime-time television programme next month. Tommy Sheen, 11, of Tamarisk Road, Benfleet, will appear with his dance partner, Ellie Smith, ten, and perform
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Pitsea: Nautical ride through history
THE 35 boats on display at Basildon's Motorboat Museum from the glamorous leisure vessels used in famous films to the old-fashioned steam boats all have a story to tell. Since it opened in 1986 the museum in Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea, has built up
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Thorrington: Driver trapped after crash
A woman was airlifted to hospital after a head-on collision. Damage - the scene after the head-on collision involving two cars on the B1027 between Thorrington and St Osyth. (46349-2) Clacton firefighters had to cut the door off the 27-year-old driver's
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South Essex: Carers leaflets are big success
A LEAFLET campaign to reach carers unaware of the help available to them has been so successful it will now be rolled out in other areas across Essex. Castle Point and Rochford Primary Care Trust displayed a leaflet highlighting the services available
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Billericay: Pupils put town on map
ENTERPRISING students from Billericay School were given just four hours to think of ways to promote their town as part of a national challenge. All 280 pupils from year ten took part in the challenge, run by Enterprise Insight and supported by the Confederation
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Fleet and Rocks' Trophy away days
Colin McBride's THURROCK are also in a rich vein of form at the moment - if you exclude their 6-0 drubbing at Cambridge City - and after Tuesday's draw at Yeading now sit in a play-off spot. Tomorrow Fleet will be hoping they can continue that run of
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Southend: Safety advice for private pilots
SOUTHEND'S private pilots are being invited to polish up their knowledge and understanding of aviation safety. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is organising a safety evening for pilots on Wednesday, December 7, at Southend Airport. Anyone involved
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Basildon: Parents fear for missing student
THE Basildon family of a missing teenager are growing increasingly concerned for her safety. College student Terri Gray, 17, disappeared on her way to college in Thurrock on Wednesday and has not be seen since. Terri suffers from depression, asthma and
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Football: Flahavan fit for starting line-up recall
FIT-AGAIN goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan could be handed an immediate recall between the sticks, as stand in shot-stopper Bart Griemink is struggling to be fit with a knee injury. The Dutchman picked up the problem during training but Flahavan, who has now
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Colchester: Threat to teacher - Asbo boy in court
A teenager has been given a last chance after telling a judge seven days behind bars taught him a lesson. Aaron Barnham told District Judge David Cooper he was ready to sort himself out when he admitted twice breaching his anti-social behaviour order
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South Essex: Garrison buildings in Gateway's plans
RENOVATING historical features such as the officers' mess at Shoebury Garrison could be a trigger for further regeneration in Thames Gateway, according to English Heritage. The organisation is this week publishing a report, called Growing Places, which
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Basildon: Fruit and veg health shock
HEALTH experts are alarmed at figures showing Basildon families eat low levels of fruit and vegetables. The district has the lowest level in the East of England of people eating the recommended five portions a day. The revelation comes in a public health
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Rochford: Make mine a Hedgemonkey
BEER buffs have been raising a few glasses as well as their spirits at a Camra festival in Rochford. Punters have been warming their bellies with real ales such as Winter Fuel, Rudolph's Revenge and Christmas Cracker, at the Freight House function suite
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Braintree: Robert moves from parts to pastures new
A man who accepted the first job he was offered at the age of 15 is retiring after 50 years. Calling it a day - Robert Smith, who is retiring after 50 years. Picture: SEANA HUGHES (46441-b) Robert Smith started work in the parts department of the agricultural
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Thurrock: Thousands to see panto
THOUSANDS of Thurrock schoolchildren will be crying "he's behind you!" and "oh, no it isn't!" at a pantomime put on by students at Palmers College in Grays. The Shoemaker's Daughter will be performed by pupils on the BTEC 2 Performing Arts course. The
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Colchester: Willie Gees is best in land!
Celebrations are under way after a Colchester store scooped a sought-after fashion award. Coming home! - Julie Hayward of Williams and Griffin holds the best store award for staff to see. Picture: TERRY WEEDEN (46350-1) Williams and Griffin was crowned
