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Kev's dream is still alive
Shrimpers skipper Kevin Maher's dream of holding his testimonial as the first ever match at Fossetts Farm is still alive. The long serving midfielder - who joined Southend United from Tottenham Hotspur in January 1998 - will be rewarded for his loyalty
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Neller's the top feller in final
Dave Neller flew the flag for south-east Essex with victory in the men's over 55 final at the 2007 Essex Closed Squash Competition. Competiting on his home courts at Club Kingswood in Basildon, Neller defeated Chelmsford's Chris Nut 3-1 in an hour
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Barnbrook roars to Division One double
Richard Barnbrook's rich vein of form continued when he won his second consecutive monthly medal at Rochford Hundred. Barnbrook came tops in December and has now taken Saturday's Division One January honours. The plus two golf ace did not drop a
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Crowstone on the up after Leigh win
Crowstone ladies' first team moved up to second in the Leigh and Westcliff LTA Division Five table with a 4-1 win away to Leigh IV. Rebecca Attwood and Rebecca Matthews took the first set 6-3 for Leigh, but Crowstone's Steph Andrews and Maddie Maxwell
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Hard work pays off for Rayleigh Boys
Rayleigh Boys youth football club were presented with the FA charter standard by Gary Piggott, coaching development officer for the Essex Football Association, at King George's Playing Fields, Rayleigh. The plaque and certificate were handed over to
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Stabbing suspect hunted
Police are hunting a 45-year-old man suspected of a frenzied knife attack that left another man fighting for his life. People have been warned not to approach Michael Turvey, who is thought to be dangerous and could still be carrying a blade. Officers
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Mother’s shock at murder case appeal
Convicted murderer Ricky Percival has lodged an application to appeal against his conviction and sentence. Percival, 27, of Cricket-field Grove, Leigh, was sentenced to 26 years in prison for the murder of Dean Boshell, 24, at the Manchester Drive
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Don’t let water firms drain your finances
A man who won a three-year battle to cut his sewerage bill believes he can save other people from throwing their money needlessly down the drain. Steve Cunningham, 52, of Brock Hill, Wickford, has been in dispute with Anglian Water since he created
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Illegal drivers caught
A crackdown on rogue motorists resulted in 88 cars being taken off the road and 14 arrests. Operation Facade saw Southend Council's CCTV room use automatic number plate recognition equipment, while police cars and motorbikes were stationed at key points
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Rental Properties for week ending 19th January 2007
Properties to Let in South Essex OFFICES TO RENT from £50 pw including council tax Manor House (01268) 288444 A quick sale for your property. Mortgage arrears? Repossession worries? Eviction notice? Its never too late! Sell and rent back your property
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No conservation for the cocklers
Cockles in the Thames estuary are subject to rigorously enforced conservation schemes. Cockle fishermen have no such luck. Fishing has been run on a commercial basis in Leigh for at least 400 years. Now its days as an industry could be numbered.
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Tackling lung cancer
It is the second most common cancer in the UK, with more than 38,000 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed each year. Helping those cope with tackling the disease is the aim of a new group which has been set up by nurses at Southend Hospital. Lung
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Council, give our son the help he needs
Parents have criticised education support services after battling for more than a year to get the correct help for their dyslexic son. Bromfords School pupil Warren Coutts is 11 years old, but has the reading age of a seven-year-old and his parents
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Little Ellie brings 5th generation to family
If you've ever struggled to remember a relative's birthday, spare a thought for 88-year-old Unice Blows. Mrs Blows has three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and, since last week, one great, great grand-daughter. Nine days ago, little Ellie
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Knock-on effects of tragedy
I must take issue with "Mrs Anonymous" and her statement that the actions of the two men who lost their lives in running away from security guards at Barking railway sidings had not harmed anyone. True, apart from the pair who died due to their actions
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No such thing as democracy
The recent creation of official travellers' sites over the heads and objections of the settled community exemplifies a simple truth - there's no such thing as democracy. Politicians aren't public servants, they're the people's masters and it's their
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Housing puts on the strain
Wickford Town Youth FC chairman Mr Silk says in his response to me that part of the deficiency in infrastructure in Wickford is the lack of top quality sporting facilities (Letters, January 19). Maybe so, but his additional sporting facilities are not
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Sex trade OK if girls kept safe
I agree with Nick Vince in most of his observations on your reports of police raids on establishments that may be offering sexual services (Letters, January 19). I can see no objection whatsoever to consensual activities between adults behind closed
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Foxes are a real cause of distress for us
The wildlife worker is out of touch with the reality of the distress that is being caused to so many people by foxes (Echo, January 18). In the past two years our beautiful garden has been completely destroyed, new fences have been broken down and every
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Don't let them shut our traditional library cafe
One of Southend's nicest and most inexpensive cafes is threatened with closure, because Southend Council feels its traditional style is out dated. For years, I, my partner and our friends have been going to Southend Library's cafe, where we can enjoy
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TV times again for the Shrimpers
Southend's Essex derby with Colchester United will be screened live on Sky television. The Championship match on Friday, April 6, will kick-off at 12.30pm at Roots Hall. Blues will earn £60,000 from the TV rights.
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Football: Taylor quits as England U21 boss
Former Southend United manager Peter Taylor has quit as the England under-21 manager. Taylor has been splitting his national duties with his role as Crystal Palace boss. But he has now opted to relinquish his Football Association post to concentrate
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Dead motorcyclist named
A motorcyclist who died travelling back from work has been named as Steven Rogers. The 39-year-old Southend man, from Belle Vue Road, had left work at the Purdeys Industrial Estate in Rochford when his black Honda and two other vehicles collided on
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A historic day for Blues
To claim January 24 as a historic date might be a bit strong, but nevertheless, among the ranks of Blues fans, glasses are likely be raised for years to come on the anniversary. Southend Council's decision to grant permission for the Fossetts Farm stadium
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Suspended PC fights for his career
A police officer is fighting to save his career after admitting to assaulting a woman while trying to arrest her. PC Christopher Mansfield, 21, will be the subject of a disciplinary hearing next month after he pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault
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Vicious bulldog bit off woman’s nipple
A man has been warned he faces jail, after his bulldog bit off a woman's nipple. Jason Szukalski's American bulldog attacked the woman on South Avenue, Southend. It leapt up and sank its teeth into her breast, leaving her in pain and needing emergency
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Drugged road killer is facing long jail term
A drugged-up driver who killed an engineer working on a traffic island has been warned he faces a long jail sentence. Reiss Claxton, 20, of Orsett Heath Crescent, Grays, was convicted of causing the death of David Bannister by dangerous driving and
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Updated: Delight as stadium bid is backed
Councillors were anxious to back plans for a Blues stadium, hotel, shops and flats at Fossetts Farm, despite planning officers' concerns about the possible impact on the town centre. Some opposition councillors wanted the decision deferred, while others
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No conservation for the cocklers
Cockles in the Thames estuary are subject to rigorously enforced conservation schemes. Cockle fishermen have no such luck. Fishing has been run on a commercial basis in Leigh for at least 400 years. Now its days as an industry could be numbered. The
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Mother's shock at murder case appeal
Convicted murderer Ricky Percival has lodged an application to appeal against his conviction and sentence. Percival, 27, of Cricket-field Grove, Leigh, was sentenced to 26 years in prison for the murder of Dean Boshell, 24, at the Man-chester Drive allotments
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Holiday Homes and Tents
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Mobility Aids
MOBILITY SCOOTER Large 4 wheel, Shoprider-Cadiz, 9 mths old, cost £1,400 now £800 ono
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Household Appliances & Aerials
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Handymen
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Building Services
PLANS drawn for extensions phone 01708 852003 TAYLOR'D TILES for all your domestic tiling, for a free quote call Dave 01268 680558/07817 422532 ROOFING & GENERAL BUILDING All small works catered for Roof repairs - Plastering - Guttering Plumbing
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Accountancy
ACCOUNTANT Accounts and tax return prepared from £150 Book-keeping at competitive rates. Home/evening visits if more convenient. FREE initial consultation 01375 394272 ACCOUNTS Tax Returns, Bookkeeping, VAT and Payroll 01702 552008
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Travel and Vehicle Hire
A LARGE LUTON VAN with experienced helpful driver from £10 per hour 01268 415402 VAN & DRIVER 4 hire 01375 402685 REGAL CARS WEDDING CARS, AIRPORT CARS, PEOPLE CARRIERS, FOR ALL OCCASIONS, AIRPORTS FROM £68 RETURN 01268 680865
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Computer, Education and Help
COMPUTER REPAIRS 25 years' experience. Prompt service. No fix, no fee. No call out charge Tel: 01375 372738 PREMIER PC MECHANIC Computers Repaired Upgrades/Networking Custom built PCs available. Training for internet Video editing - Multimedia
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Pets and Animals
CATS PROTECTION Rayleigh, Castle Point & District Branch Caring homes wanted for healthy, happy cats and kittens. Telephone 01268 750831 SOUTHEND & DISTRICT Caring for Cats Kind and loving homes needed for cats. All house trained and healthy.
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Kitchen and Bathrooms
EX DISPLAY KITCHENS In Ivory Shaker only 200 available, each consists of 17 units including 4 glass units 9 drawers, oven, hob extractor, sink, taps and worktops. Only £595. Tel 0871 2000 400. Open 8 am till 10.30 pm LUXURY FITTED
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Business 2 Business
Set up your local cleaning company Long term contracts available in your area now Comprehensive training & business support provided Minimum start up investment Only £1000 National Company established in 1975 For Free information pack Freephone: 0800
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Miscellaneous
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Flooring, Doors and Windows
JESSEN DOORS Expert fitting service on all int/ext doors. Internal Doors £25 Back Doors £45 Front Doors £60. 25 years experience 01268 680727 or 07909 773567 CARPET FITTER (NICF Registered) Fitting new and old adaption specialist uplifts
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Health, Caring and Beauty
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Painting and Decorating
MPS DECORATING All aspects of internal and external decorating undertaken. Phone for free competitive estimate 01268 680811 or 07050 095841 R. NICHOLLS & ASSOCIATES Painting & Decorating service Plastering, Coving Artexing & Removal
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Gardening Services
PROGRESS FENCING Supply, erect and repair all types of fencing. Industrial/domestic. Free estimates 01702 527405 G.K. FENCING CO. Quality Fencing Fitted and/or supplied. FREE ESTIMATES Visit our Showyard Open 7 days 1285 London Road Leigh-on-Sea
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Plumbing, Electrical and Gas
ELECTRICIAN Inspection and Test ; PATesting; From alterations and additions to re-wires; Indoor/outdoor power & lighting; Free initial survey Domestic, commercial and industrial Call UKSS on:- 01375 401574 or 07747 843184 ask for Steve
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Other Household Services
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Removals, Clearance and Storage
HOCKLEY TRANSPORT Hockley's of Stanford-le-Hope. REMOVALS STORAGE WITH FULL ANSWERING BACK-UP 01375 676519 MASTERSKIP Fast, reliable service! 4-14 Yard Skips ● ROLL ON-OFF BINS ● GRAB LORRY SERVICE ● READY-MIX CONCRETE 01708 863311
