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Pitsea: Waste treatment site looks set for Pitsea
PLANS to put a huge treatment centre for south Essex's waste in Basildon look increasingly likely after county council chiefs insisted they could not risk building just one plant for the whole county. Essex County Council chiefs maintained two mechanical
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Muddy Rocks slip through
East Thurrock United 3, Tonbridge Angels 0 ON an atrocious pitch Rocks slipped and slithered their way to a convincing FA Trophy victory on Tuesday night and are now eyeing an attractive home tie and Thames derby with Conference side Gravesend and Northfleet
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Basildon: Drama group has star's support
COMEDIENNE Catherine Tate is to become a patron of national theatre company with a branch in Basildon. Theatretrain runs weekly performing art classes for young people every Saturday morning at Woodlands School, Basildon. The company is so highly respected
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Maldon: Burglar trapped by shop's CCTV
A burglar was caught after he was spotted on a shop's CCTV cashing in items he stole. The owner of a house in Tenterfield Road, Maldon, left their house secure last Wednesday when leaving. But when they returned at 6pm, they saw the door had been forced
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Colchester: School celebrates top award
Work by pupils to develop anti-bullying techniques has been honoured with a top award. Carrying on the good work - current pupils Rachael Garnham, Hayley Clark, Roseanna Seaton, Harry Totham, Thomas Hughes and Amy Nash with the award. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK
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Basildon: Basildon jail row
A PRISON for criminals from across London and the east of England could be forced on Basildon. Billericay Tory MP John Baron branded the proposal "ridiculous" and said existing prisons should be expanded to meet growing demand. Basildon Council leader
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Braintree: Landmark building sold
A charity is to buy a landmark building in Braintree, ending months of speculation about its future. Braintree District Museum Trust, which runs the new £2.7million Warner Textile Archive, is buying Warner's Mill, in Silks Way, from Braintree Council
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Tendring: Bid for multi-million pound funding
North Essex is looking to cash in on millions of pounds of funding under a new Government scheme. Haven Gateway Partnership, which covers Colchester and the north of the county, has been identified as having the potential to win a slice of the cash. The
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Basildon: 1st bus route for leisure park
TONGUES were planted firmly in cheeks when planning officials put together plans for the new "Bas Vegas" bus link. County council planners have submitted the plans to Basildon Council for the long-awaited scheme that links the town centre with Festival
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Colchester: Police appeal to trace crash witness
Police investigating a serious crash say a witness could hold the key to what happened. A car smashed off Abbot's Road, Colchester, sparking an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission. The Ford Fiesta had just left the scene of a
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Mistley: Together at last - half a century on
Childhood sweethearts have been reunited in true love after 50 years apart. Philip Spearman was just 11 when he met a ten-year-old Kay Holden at Mistley Norman Primary School in Mistley. Poorly Kay, from Lawford, was suffering from concussion but her
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Colchester: Man gets jail for attacking ex
A man has been jailed for attacking his former partner. A court heard how Robert Rush broke the woman's arm on one occasion and, on a night out, attacked her in Colchester High Street. Rush, 26, was jailed for a total of three years after he admitted
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Witham: Mouldy cakes weeks past sell-by date
A shopper was stunned to open up cakes bought from a Witham supermarket only to find them covered in mould. Cake complaint - Linda Perrott-Thomas. Picture: NICK OBANK (46643-1) Linda Perrott-Thomas was disgusted when she picked up three packets of madeira
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Soccer: Parkin on road to recovery
The road to recovery will be a long one for Sam Parkin. But the Ipswich striker is already glad to have undergone a successful operation to his broken ankle which is set to keep him sidelined for three to four months. While Town's top goalscorer - with
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Corringham: Town is ready for light-up
THOUSANDS are expected to turn out in Corringham town centre tomorrow when festive lights will be switched on. Mince pies, live music, Santa and roast chestnuts are amoung the attractions at the festivities which take place between 5pm and 9pm. Surrounding
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Clacton: Knees-up with Cockney duo
Gertcha! Cheeky Cockney duo Chas and Dave bashed out a few of their favourite numbers for residents at a Clacton seaside retirement complex. Cockneys in Clacton - Chas and Dave with Zena Burling, Daisy Drain, Dee Haden-McCarthy, Andrew Oliver and Doris
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Colchester: Council complaint - call for law change
An MP has called for a change in the law after his complaint about Colchester Council was thrown out. The town's MP Bob Russell had complained to the Audit Commission about property transactions in the St Botolph's area of Colchester, signed off by his
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Leigh: Arrow cash is spot on
LOTTERY-funded archery equipment has arrived at St Christopher School which is holding an open day on Sunday. The school, in Mountdale Gardens, Leigh, received £4,994 from the Awards for All scheme to set up a community archery club. People can try out
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Kelvedon: Soccer manager took cash
A football club manager pocketed cash from players and club members which was supposed to pay for Christmas drinks. A court heard how Samuel Turner later resigned from the Kelvedon Social Football Club after writing dud cheques to pay for debts he had
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Great Clacton: Festive presents with a difference
A GP has abandoned his plans for a cosy family Christmas at home to make his latest mercy mission to one of the poorest countries in the world. Dr Abdul Gbla is returning to his homeland of Sierra Leone to oversee two shipments of humanitarian aid from
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Rayleigh: Silver win for wind wonders
A SOUTH Essex band has won a silver award in regional heats of a national music festival. Harmonie, a symphonic wind band, won the award at the East Anglian regional final of the National Concert Band Festival. The event, held at the Colchester Institute
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Maldon: Book shop turning a new leaf
The threat of imminent closure is slowly lifting from one of the most popular bookshops in mid-Essex. New hope - Kevin Peggs, of All Books, Maldon. Picture: NICK OBANK (43783-5) Kevin Peggs, owner of All Books in Mill Road, Maldon, said he was delighted
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Thorpe Bay: Thorpe Bay to lose 'failing' label
THORPE Bay High School is expected to be taken out of special measures following a surprise Ofsted inspection. Sally Carr, Southend's councillor in charge of education, confirmed she was "hopeful" inspectors who spent two days there last week will take
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Rochford: School boasts a bevy of published poets
THE gift of the gab abounds at one Rochford school where pupils came up trumps in a poetry competition. No fewer than 18 pupils at Doggetts Primary School will be published in a poetry anthology after impressing judges of the Young Writers 2005 poetry
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Stansted: Air traveller stole waiting for flights
An air commuter stole thousands of pounds worth of property from shops at Stansted Airport while he was waiting for flights. A court heard how Alan Crake stole perfume, cameras and other items from shops as he was waiting for flights home to Newcastle
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Gateway to prosperity
Mid-Essex is set to prosper in the wake of Europe's largest regeneration project, Thames Gateway which will bring 180,000 new jobs to the south of the county. The knock-on effect of expansion in the Thames Gateway will be continued prosperity for Chelmsford
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Braintree: The Prodigy - back to where they belong
They're coming home! Controversial dance act The Prodigy are returning to Braintree tomorrow. The band have been around the world promoting their new greatest hits album, Their Law, and will be finishing the UK part of the tour where it all began 15 years
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Polstead: Tsunami victim's all-clear
An Essex tsunami victim was about to get the all-clear after treatment for a chest tumour when he was swept out to sea by the wave, an inquest heard. Stuart Shields, 37, of Polstead, near Halstead, was snorkelling with his wife Tania, 35, in the Maldives
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Wivenhoe: True meaning of Christmas
A big-hearted family are missing out on their own Christmas celebrations - so they can spread a little festive cheer in hospital instead. Spreading happiness - Neil and Janet Lawson with children Terence and Michael Hammond, Kieron and Ashlee-Jane Lawson
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Soccer: We've turned heads, says Parky
Eight wins in a row is just great for Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson. Goal hero - Jamie Cureton (left) was the toast of the U's fans last night after he hit the back of the net at Victoria Park to give his side a 1-0 win at Hartlepool and equal
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A future in plumbing
A long established Halstead heating and plumbing firm, run by the same family for forty years, has been sold to new owners setting up in business for the first time. Originally established after the second world war, F Johnson & Co Heating (1983)
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Grays let it slip
Grays 1, Altrincham 1 AN injury-time leveller from Altrincham substitute Keiron Lugsden prevented Grays from returning to the top of the Conference table on Tuesday night as the visitors left the Recreation Ground with a deserved point. AFTEr a floodlight
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Brantham: Armed robbery terror at shop
A terrified shopkeeper was held at gunpoint and forced to hand over cash from the safe by masked raiders. A robber, armed with what looked like a shotgun, raided the Co-op in Acacia Court, Brantham, at 8.25pm on Monday. His accomplice was brandishing
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Christmas anti-piracy campaign takes to skies
A message about DVD piracy took to the mid Essex skies. A heli-banner the size of a football pitch was flown over Chelmsford and around other areas of Essex yesterday with the message "Piracy is a Crime". It is part of a national campaign to spread the
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Rudy marvelous
WELL-known Thurrock charity fundraiser Rudy Weeber, a long serving volunteer for Marie Curie Cancer Care, has won an accolade at the charity's national Volunteer Achievement Awards, supported by Barclays. Rudy won the award for Exceptional Volunteer Fundraiser
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Colchester: Catch my cab - if you can!
Cabbie Danny Cutter picks up his passengers in Britain's fastest taxi - a 148mph supercar. The 26-year-old drives fares around Colchester in a bright blue, turbo-powered Subaru Impreza. The £22,000 car, which was designed to compete in the world rally
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Soccer: Hartlepool United 0-1 Colchester United (Coca-Cola League One)
Colchester United have come to the party and are starting to get noticed. l It's mine - Karl Duguid (right) fends off a Hartlepool challenge. (46691-8) They have been a wallflower for too long, but a superb smash-and-grab victory over Hartlepool United
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Hartlepool United 0-1 Colchester United (Coca-Cola League One)
COLCHESTER United have come to the party and are starting to get noticed. A wall flower for too long, a superb smash-and-grab victory over Hartlepool United made it eight wins in a row, equalling the club's record for consecutive victories and in the
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All fired up
Tollesbury based kiln manufacturer Essex Kilns Ltd has formed a new division producing personalised promotional ceramics and glassware. Souvenir pottery and glassware will be available featuring town names, maps and various transfers which are all kiln
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Soccer: Defence is praised by Parkinson
Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson heaped praise on his defence after they stood firm to seal a 1-0 victory over Hartlepool United. In tricky and slippery conditions at Victoria Park the U's scored the only goal of the game through Jamie Cureton on
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Haven Gateway goes for growth
The Haven Gateway partnership has welcomed the government's announcement of £40 million to support the delivery of projects in new 'growth point' areas. The announcement on December 5 makes special reference to the interest that the Haven Gateway, which
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Basildon: Vicki, 21, is Miss Basildon
A HOST of Essex beauties stole the show at the Miss Basildon competition finals last night. Sixteen girls from across the county took part in the regional heat of the Miss England 2006 contest at Festival Leisure Park. The winner of this heat, Vicki Davies
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Southend: Cocaine pushers off the streets
RESIDENTS have welcomed a wave of police raids to put Southend drugs pushers out of action. Around 300 officers took part in an operation yesterday which resulted in the arrest of 44 people alleged to have been selling cocaine, heroin and other class
