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Thundersley: Joe's charity concert plan
A YOUNG pianist is preparing for his own charity concert. Joe Zammit, 12, of Netherfield, Thundersley, is in the process of organising the event to raise money for Little Havens Children's Hospice. The hospice is close to the family's heart, as Joe's
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Maldon: Planting peace and tranquility for hospital visitors
A green-fingered gang has created a haven of peace and tranquility for patients and visitors to a Maldon hospital. Hard at work - Nick Hutchings gets digging, watched by students Leam Baker and Ryan Rushan, activities co-ordinator Paul McNeill and Fiona
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Big night for Grays
GRAYS have had their fair share of massive games over the past year but according to their manager, Mark Stimson, Friday's FA Cup Second Round match at Mansfield is the "biggest match in the club's history." Forget last season's FA Trophy final win at
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Pitsea: Landowners in dark over rail waste plan
LANDOWNERS who identified their Pitsea site as a possible home for hundreds of travellers today admitted they were "unaware" their land was also earmarked to take millions of tonnes of Crossrail waste. The Echo revealed in March the Terminus Drive site
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Bill relishing US tour opportunity
FORMER Basildon and Thorpe Hall tournament golf professional Bill Longmuir admitted that he "can't wait" to start his challenge on the United States senior tour. Longmuir qualified to play on the highly prestigious Champions' Tour set-up in 2006 thanks
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Walton: Stop that pigeon!
Hundreds of pigeons are causing a stink in a seaside resort. Splat! - above, one in the ear for councillor John Halls just as Genna Clarke was showing him the mess caused by pigeons outside her shop in Walton High Street.(46384-3) Shoppers in Walton's
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Tendring: Blazing bugs!
War is being waged against toxic caterpillars in a bid to eradicate them from the Tendring coastline following an invasion last summer. Their days are numbered - toxic caterpillars are being burnt in their homes after they cause rashes. Picture: STEVE
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Brantham: Blast victim 'still critical'
A man who suffered serious burns in a factory explosion is in a critical condition. The Government's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an investigation into the cause of the chemical fire at Wardle Storeys in Factory Lane, Brantham. The 55
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Port plan is key part of deal
PLANS for a £1.4bn container port and business and logistics port at Corringham remain on track despite the proposed takeover of its developers P&O. Dubai Ports World agreed to buy UK ports and ferries group P&O for £3.3bn on Tuesday, creating
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Southend: 'Too early' to approve scheme
COUNCILLORS have refused to agree a multimillion pound scheme to rejuvenate Southend seafront. Plans for the Marine Plaza development, including a casino, a four star hotel, 126 homes, bars, restaurants and a night club, were heard by the development
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Colchester: Drivers hurt in crash
A motorist's arm was broken in a head-on collision on a busy Colchester road. Crash - the two-car crash on Cowdray Avenue, Colchester. Picture: STEVE BRADING (46482-a) The two vehicles were in collision in Cowdray Avenue just before lunchtime yesterday
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Frating: Residents pack meeting against industrial sites
Defiant residents packed into a meeting vowing to fight plans they claim will destroy their homes. Almost 200 people turned out to show their opposition to Tendring Council's proposals to site a 27-hectare industrial area in the rural sites around Frating
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Essex: Drink-drive crackdown
Essex Police launch a Christmas drink-drive campaign today and are urging people to tip off officers about boozed-up motorists. The month-long campaign includes advertising in cinemas in Essex from mid-December, plus flyers and posters in restaurants
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Basildon: Wait till spring to see grand design
BOSSES in charge of the £18.5million revamp of the rundown Craylands estate in Basildon say a development "masterplan" will be available next spring. At a public consultation event on the estate earlier this month the developers, English Partnerships,
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Basildon: Glimmer of hope over waste plan
HOPES were today rising that Basildon may be saved from a huge waste plant after Tories hinted at a change of heart. Essex County council's Tory-led cabinet decided to lease the Courtauld Road site in September after favouring "option two" plans to create
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Pitsea: Charity's last day of help
BASILDON'S Crossroads charity was holding its last ever carers information day at the Pitsea Leisure Centre today. The charity, which is set to close at the end of January due to a lack of funding, will offer all kinds of information on the variety of
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Colchester: Car ploughs through hedge into garage
A man was taken to hospital after a spectacular crash in Colchester. Crunch - the car embedded in the side of the garage. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK (46567-1) The accident happened at about 7pm yesterday in Rowhedge Road just as the road leaves the town. A
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Golf: Diana marks her debut in style
New Braintree Golf Club ladies' captain Diana Hughes will not forget her first day in a hurry. Colourful debut - Diana Hughes celebrates becoming the new ladies' captain of Braintree Golf Club. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK (46403-2) Hughes drove off at the first
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Rayleigh: Charity shop is a winner
THE Little Havens Charity Shop in Rayleigh High Street has won the top prize in this year's best dressed window competition. The contest was organised by Rayleigh Town Council but the winners were decided by a public vote. The shop has two festive displays
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Maldon: Post office is set to close
Maldon town centre's post office is set to close, with its staff fearing they could be out of a job in the New Year. Plan for closure - Maldon post office in High Street. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON (46533-1) The High Street branch is earmarked for closure
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Colchester: Forgery suspect is on wanted list
A man linked to Colchester has made Crimestoppers' UK top 20 most wanted list. Samuel Turner was put on the new web-based list after he failed to appear at court to answer forgery charges. He appears alongside people wanted by police for the country's
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Make or break for Dockers
TILBURY face a must win game at Concord Rangers on Saturday. They travel to Canvey knowing that Tuesday's defeat at Burnham Ramblers leaves them in sixth in the Essex Senior League, a position not likely to scrape them into promotion by default as the
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Colchester: Warm farewell to popular Westley
The family and friends of a man who died after an altercation at a cashpoint heard warm tributes paid to him at his funeral. Mourning - Ann Oakes-Odger at the funeral of son Westley at St James and St Paul's Church, Colchester. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (
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Southend: Roller doors row may close theatre
CLAIMS were today made that another Southend theatre could face its final curtain after a decision by council bosses. Just weeks after the closure of the Palace Theatre, the New Empire Theatre could face a similar fate according to manager Julie Robertson
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School in top 100!
STAFF and pupils at a Thurrock primary school have been celebrating winning a place in the top 100 schools in the country that have shown sustained improvement over the past four years. In a table drawn up to mark the publication of Key Stage 2 results
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Cobblers eye Nathan
BILLERICAY Town boss Justin Edinburgh believes Nathan Elder is good enough to succeed at league level after impressing for Northampton Town reserves this week. The Cobblers have been tracking the young striker since the start of the season and will soon
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Leigh: No action over wrecked cottage
A COMPANY which demolished a 19th century cottage in Old Leigh conservation area without permission will not be hit with any enforcement action. Southend Council had leased 2 Plumbs Cottage at Strand Wharf to Leigh Society so it could be restored and
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Soccer: Injury ends McEveley's campaign
Jay McEveley has added to Ipswich Town's injury-stricken woes after discovering that he will play no further part this campaign. The Blues have been blighted by a number of injuries in the Coca-Cola Championship which has no doubt been one of the factors
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Billericay: Schools welcome Oriental guests
TWO Billericay schools welcomed a group of Chinese headteachers during a special visit to share teaching philosophies. A delegation of 18 primary and secondary school headteachers visited Mayflower School and Brightside School to find out more about how
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Sewell steps up a gear
RAYLEIGH bike rider Andy Sewell is ready to race again and cannot wait for the new season to begin next March. The former FitzWimarc pupil, 23, has progressed into the National SuperStock series having previously raced 125cc bikes and is already relishing
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Soccer: Witham boy out for U's
Colchester United beware - Witham's Ben Smith is on the warpath again. A key member of the giant-killing Yeovil Town side that sent the U's hurtling out of the FA Cup on the wrong end of a humiliating 5-1 scoreline at Huish Park four years ago, Smith
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Martial Arts: Medal glory for Dragon quartet
Four members of Dragon Martial Arts School travelled to Coventry to compete in the BCCMA (British Council for Chinese Martial Arts) Northern Championships. The event was well attended, with everyone out to perform to the best of their ability. The first
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Colchester: HIV cases up 50 per cent
HIV cases in Colchester have risen 51 per cent in two years. While cases in Tendring and mid-Essex have gone up by 16 per cent, the Essex average, the leap in the Colchester numbers is causing concern. Sue Felgate, sexual health co-ordinator for Colchester
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Laindon: Festive fun is a real gas
HIGH-powered Christmas frolics were the order of the day for pupils at a Laindon school. Children at Merrylands Primary in Cumberland Drive had a day of festive fun when they were visited by electricity and gas provider Npower. The "Power Day", part of
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Colchester: Woman theft victim has excrement thrown at her
Excrement was thrown over a woman in a busy Colchester street during a distraction theft. The disgusting act was carried out on the victim in St John's Walk at about 3.30pm yesterday. She had just left a bank after making a withdrawal of thousands of
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Harwich: Dockers' Euro mission to save jobs
Dockers from Harwich have travelled to Brussels to protest against legislation which could threaten jobs. Geordie Landles, of the Transport and General Workers Union at the ports of Harwich and Felixstowe, went to the EU headquarters to show how it would
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Rocks' early kick-off
CONTINUING work on the floodlights at Rookery Hill means that East Thurrock United's home Ryman premier League match with Margate on Saturday has been brought forward to a 1.30pm kick-off. Tuesday's scheduled FA Trophy replay with Tonbridge Angels was
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Tough test says Colin
COLIN McBride's Thurrock may be getting less of the limelight since neighbours Grays overtook them and got into the Conference but they have been quietly going about their own business and are on the cusp of the play-off positions in the Conference South
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Southend: Christiana's new mission
GREEN campaigner Christiana Tugwell and her young son Aaron have joined the "Camp Bling" anti-road protest. Christiana hit the headlines in 1999 when, aged just 15, she camped on land near her home in Hockley in a vain attempt to stop a housing estate
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Vital match for Keith
AVELEY caretaker boss Keith Day's future at the club is under increasing question after a recent dip in form and he will be desperate for an away win for the relegation-haunted Millers on Saturday. His side will be bidding to re-ignite their Southern
