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Grays assured of mid-table
GRAYS Athletic, who completed their home programme against Rushden and Diamonds last night, bring their season to a conclusion in Yorkshire tomorrow. But they are likely to find hosts Farsley Celtic in despondent mood after their relegation was confirmed
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Boss O’Connell seeks a happy ending
GREAT Wakering Rovers bow out with a visit to Northwood and will look to extend their late-season rally. They ended a run of six straight defeats by beating Arlesey 6-2 at home last weekend. And they pulled off a 2-2 draw at Maldon on Tuesday. Said
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Bowers to host open day
BOWERS and Pitsea Football Club under-16s will be holding an open day on Saturday May 10 to discuss arrangements for next season when they will be entering the Eastern Junior Alliance. They will be looking for new players to join the existing team. Contact
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Essex take lead despite losing Nel
ESSEX lost strike bowler Andre Nel for most of another rain interrupted day but still bowled Derbyshire out for 239 to take a slender 31-run first innings lead in the LV County Championship Division Two match. The South African Test paceman sent down
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Villa seek new players
BENFLEET Villa YFC, an FA Chartered Standard Development Club, are looking for players for their four current Under-10 mini soccer teams. The teams will be making the transition to 11-a-side football next season in the Southend and District Sunday Junior
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Woman talked down from high-rise car park
A WOMAN who threatened to jump from a multi-storey car park has been talked down by police. Officers were called to the Euro car park, in Great Oaks, Basildon, at about 4pm today, to find a women on one of the higher levels of the building. She was
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New catamaran for island patrols
A NEW boat and causeway have been officially opened on Canvey. The £32,000 patrol boat Easthaven, a catamaran, has been commissioned to work in the shallow waters around the island. The vessel can float in just 30cm of water, is capable of speeds of
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East Essex Tri are into the swim of things
East Essex Tri Club enjoyed another great day when 90 adults and 90 children took part in the sixth annual Rayleigh Aquathlon, held in the grounds of Sweyne Park secondary school. The adults set the pace in the morning with five members finishing in
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Eastleigh with all to play for at Fleet
ALTHOUGH there's nothing on the game for hosts Thurrock, there is likely to be plenty of drama at Ship Lane where visitors Eastleigh are very much involved in a battle for the play-off places. Victory would definitely see the Hampshire side involved
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Metal bar thug locked up for 5 years
A THUG armed with a scaffolding pole threatened a terrified shop assistant before stealing 545 scratchcards. Scott Callaghan, 33, was high on Valium and booze when he targeted Nearbuys Convenient Store in Dovervelt Road, Canvey, just before closing time
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181 jobs go as factory faces closure
WORKERS have lost their jobs after attempts to save a troubled factory failed. Ecomold, which employs 181 people on the Prittlebrook Industrial Estate off Thornford Gardens, Southend, will be wound down over the next six months. The firm, which
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Town striker Bricknell set for Yeovil trial
FOLLOWING the successful transition to the Football League game by Chris Whelpdale at League One-bound Peterbor-ough United and Nathan Elder at Brentford, Billericay Town players continue to catch the eye of talent scouts. Teenage striker Billy Bricknell
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Thrilling climax at Southend
THERE was a thrilling climax to the final of the indoor 4-3-2 KO competition at Southend Bowls Club. The final was between Billericay and Bournemouth Park out of an original entry of 16 teams. The pairs was won by Bournemouth Park and the fours by Billericay
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Peter leads Vipers home
SOUTHEND-BASED Team Viper, sponsored by RLF and Browning Cycles, had 16 of their 28 members in action at the Rayleigh Aquathlon at Sweyne Park. Viper had a good day and received three awards overall. Peter Hawkings came third with a time of 24mins.
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Town boss refutes ‘waste’ accusation
THE leader of Canvey Town Council has rejected claims the authority has "wasted" people's money. Dave Blackwell, leader of the Canvey Independent Party, believes the Conservative party has launched an unfair campaign to undermine the new council. Tory
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Man, 37, denies biting PC
A MAN bit a police officer after he was arrested following a pub scuffle, a court was told yesterday. Stuart Walker, 37, was arrested after police were called to the Oakwood pub in Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, at 8pm on March 18 last year. Walker admitted
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Police seize 440 cannabis plants during raid
MORE than 440 cannabis plants were seized during a drugs raid on two houses in Westcliff. Three people were arrested after police raided the two addresses off London Road, on Thursday morning. Police discovered an established drugs factory, with 267
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Nine out of ten trains 'run on time'
A TRAIN operator has said more of its trains are running on time. National Express East Anglia, which runs the Southend Victoria to Liverpool Street line, has just released figures showing that on average in March, 90.4 per cent of its trains arrived
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Summer arrives early for Havens with new minibus
A £34,000 minibus has been donated to Little Havens children's hospice. The top-of-the-range bus will allow more children and their familes to enjoy day trips this summer. The 17-seater Iveco vehicle has been donated to the hospice, based in Thundersley
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Girl escapes kitchen fire
A TEN-YEAR-old girl was treated for smoke inhalation following a kitchen fire. The girl and a man in his 30s escaped the fire in Brightwell Avenue, Westcliff, at 11.20am today and were taken to Southend Hospital. Firefighters from Leigh and Southend
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Updated: Woman, 74, mugged
THESE are the shocking injuries suffered by a 74-year-old woman after a robber attacked her and stole her handbag. Jeanette Banfield is still in Southend Hospital being treated for a broken wrist and a cut above her left eye, after the thief pounced
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Let’s back Liz
LIZ Hosford hasn't let a mere kidney transplant deter her from a lifetime ambition to swim the English Channel. But the 26-mile endurance test is enough to sap the morale of even someone as brave and tough as Liz. It will no doubt be a tremendous boost
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Teachers, just stop this mass whingeing
WHINGEING is never a pretty noise, particularly when unjustified. Members of the National Union of Teachers are engaged in a mass whinge right now. The tone is caught by the NUT's Essex boss, Jerry Glazier, who claims lack of money is sapping "living
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Council is facing traveller payout
FURIOUS council bosses could be left thousands of pounds out of pocket after being told to compensate travellers for publishing their personal details online. Watchdog, the Local Government Ombudsman, says Basildon Council should pay at least £300 to
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Batch calls for Park Lane final day fan invasion
CANVEY soccer boss John Batch is appealling for the people of the island to get down to Park Lane in big numbers as his side make their final push for a play-off spot tomorrow. Victory over mid-table Enfield Town would see the young Gulls' squad - with
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Concord face title showdown
CONCORD Rangers hope that their title aspirations will be boosted by the fact that tomorrow's Barkingside hosts need a mini miracle to land the crown themselves. Canvey's Concord have been involved in a tremendous three-way fight for the championship
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Striker Cole admits he may be on his way out
CARLTON Cole has admitted he may be on his way out of West Ham this summer. The former England Under-21 striker has featured regularly this term following injuries to Bobby Zamora and Craig Bellamy, scoring six times in 34 league and cup appearances.
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Crondon Park to host darts showpiece?
A SOUTH Essex country club is favourite to host the newly-created PDC Championship of Darts - the first ever tournament to be screened exclusively on the internet. The competition, expected to attract the sports biggest names including Phil "The Power
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Victory should be enough for Tilbury
A WIN for Tilbury at Arlesey is likely to be enough to save them from the drop - unless Ilford triumph over Witham at home by three goals more than the Dockers succeed by. The third team in the relegation dogfight, Wivenhoe, take on Waltham Abbey and
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The ins and outs of lorries overtaking
First published April 25, 2008 I FELT a pang of guilt reading about the idea of banning lorries from overtaking on parts of the A12. Sympathy, you might say, for the Devil - at least in the eyes of car drivers who regularly get caught behind one HGV
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Chadwell youths sought by police after attacking man with lump of wood
A man is in hosptial with serious head injuries after an assault in Chadwell St Mary early this morning. Police were called to Scott Road at around 12.50am after a man in his 40s was attacked by up to four youths as he walked from nearby Ruskin Road
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Tomka takes aim to shoot down Magpies
WEST Ham manager Alan Curbishley has called on Basildon teenager James Tomkins to help improve his horrific managerial record against Newcastle United tomorrow. Curbishley has tasted victory just five times in 22 matches against the Magpies with Charlton
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Best yet for Latham at the Nicola 5 race
BENFLEET Running Club had an impressive turnout at the Nicola "5" race at Canvey Island. A total of 37 runners from Benfleet competed in the five-mile race which is fast and flat, and resulted in some impressive performances particularly by the ladies
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Washable nappy drive targets young mums
NEW mums are being encouraged to switch to real nappies to help save the environment. Basildon Council is handing out free packs of the nappies to new mothers to reduce the number of disposable nappies being binned. One mum a day will be given a pack
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Keep the noise down of face £5,000 fine
ROWDY neighbours are being warned they risk a £5,000 fine if they don't keep the noise down. Basildon Council has issued the warning as it prepares to resume late-night noise patrols. Environmental health officials will be on the beat throughout the
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Sarah is new queen of town's carnival
A NEW queen and two princesses for the Basildon and Pitsea Carnival have been chosen. Sarah Austin, 14, will be this year's queen, and Amy Pinkney, 12, and Charlie Coe, 13, will be the princesses. The girls, all from Basildon, will appear at the carnival
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School unveils murals
COLOURFUL: Murals adorn the entrance of King Edmund school in Rochford after pupils from Year 12 spent weeks working on artworks. Pictured at the unveiling are Fiona and Paul Siggins, Jeananne Kiely, Cerys Robertson, Pippa Moss, Luke Mansell, Ross Newman
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Shopkeepers given photos of criminals
A DOSSIER of pictures and details of convicted shoplifters is being handed to traders in Hockley as part of a new scheme to deter thieves. The Hockley Against Retail Crime scheme launches today which gives retailers a file full of photographs, descriptions
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Pupils praised for good behaviour
CHILDREN at a Catholic primary school have been praised in a Government inspection report for their exemplary behaviour. The Government watchdog commended the attitude at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery in Windermere Road, Southend,
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Two injured after school bus crash near Billericay
TWO youngsters suffered cuts and bruises after their school bus crashed into a wayward tree branch on a country road. One of the children needed hospital treatment following the collision, which occurred shortly after 7.30am on Noak Hill Road at the
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George leaves the docks after 50 years of work
A DOCKER has said farewell to the port where he spent his entire working life, spanning 50 years. Former Tilbury man George Cox, 65, of Graham Close, Hockley, retired on April 18, just two days before his 65th birthday. George, who was born in Bermuda
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Neighbourhood watch spreads to 700 new homes
STREETS should now be safer as an extra 700 homes have signed up to a Neighbourhood Watch project. Eleven new volunteers in 17 roads across Hadleigh have been announced. PC Sharon Lawrence and the Hadleigh neighbourhood policing team, as well as residents
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New technology for smear tests
WOMEN across Essex are set to benefit from a more efficient test for cervical cancer. Nurses and other medical staff are being trained to carry out smear testing using the latest liquid-based cytology technique, which reduces the number of inadequate
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Bingham out to end Perry jinx
BASILDON'S Stuart Bingham knows that he could be in for a tough time when he resumes his world championship challenge on Sunday. For he takes on Cambridge pro Joe Perry, who has come out on top in recent duels with the new towner, in round two.
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'We can still finish second' - Tilson
SOUTHEND United boss Steve Tilson has told his team to forget the play-offs and push for automatic promotion. Blues travel to Tranmere Rovers tomorrow four points behind second placed Carlisle United with just two games to go. But Tilson believes
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Faroes fashion, how we brought ancient Egypt back to life
THE INTRICATE costumes of ancient Egypt have been recreated by fashion students at South East Essex College. Fifty-five first year BND fashion and clothing students visited the Tutankhamen exhibition at the O2 Arena, in London, as well as the Beecroft
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Robber traps disabled man in boot
A MAN robbed a disabled man after trapping him in the boot of his specially-adapted car. The 52-year-old arthritis sufferer was subjected to the attack at the ground-floor of the Asda car park at Eastgate shopping centre, Basildon. The victim, who struggles
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Walk your dog for hospice cash
THE pitter patter of tiny, medium sized and even huge paws is set to ring out over Langdon Hills Country Park this weekend as walkers and their dogs get set to lap up cash for St Luke's Hospice. The park will be packed out with pooches joining in the
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Please cut these trees
FED-UP residents have been waiting two years for the council to cut back sprawling trees. Phil Baker, 41, and his neighbour Ken Keeping, 61, of Tinkler Side, Basildon, say they have asked the council to send down tree surgeons at least a dozen times
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Teachers walk out over pay
HUNDREDS of children across south Essex had the day off school yesterday as teachers went on strike for the first time in 21 years. Lessons were also disrupted yesterday as schools dealt with the impact of the row over pay. National Union of Teachers
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Top cops move to new jobs
BASILDON and Thur- rock's two top cops are on the move. Divisional commander Chief Supt Simon Coxall and his number two, newly promoted chief supt Glenn Caton, are both leaving this week to take on new roles at Essex Police's Chelmsford headquarters
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Day care centre's facelift
THE newly refurbished Fair Havens Day Care Centre was officially opened by Southend Mayor Daphne White this week. The Westcliff hospice has been extended with a new conservatory and has a refurbished entrance and dining room, thanks to £174,000 from
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Praise for social care at school
A SCHOOL has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for the quality of its personal, social and health education. The FitzWimarc School in Rayleigh was inspected in March and the inspectors also looked at the pupil's achievements. In the report, they said
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Updated: Basildon Golf Club decision ‘ plain wrong’
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to stop Basildon Golf Course being reshaped using thousands of tonnes of rubble took their fight to Parliament last night. Basildon Labour MP Angela Smith led a parliamentary debate on the decision by the Environ-ment Agency to allow
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Our history of a home
THE Salvation Army's Home Farm has been at the heart of life in Had-leigh since 1891 but few of the inhabitants were happy to see the charity when it arrived in the area, according to a new book. The Home for Inebriates drew strong local opposition when
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Ladies day at whacky races
ESSEX Fire and Rescue Service wants to find a wacky fleet of vehicles for an annual fundraiser. From Ferraris to milk floats, diggers to hearses and buses to tanks, the fire and rescue service will accept them all. The strange and unusual vehicles are
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Town's festival lands indie Sam
INDIE rocker Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly has thrown his weight behind the annual Southend Festival by becoming its patron. Sam Duckworth, 22, decided to front the musical extravaganza, held by South East Essex College in Southend every June. The Southend-born
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Peaceful Place is on hunt for a volunteer
A CENTRE which supports younger people and their families living with dementia is looking for a volunteer. Peaceful Place specialist care centre needs a helper to take minutes at its monthly evening meetings in Rochford. The centre's board of trustees
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AS the credit crunch continues to bite, fears over mortgage arrears and
AS the credit crunch continues to bite, fears over mortgage arrears and household bills have led to a surge in the number of people seeking help. A survey of more than 300 Citizens Advice Bureau offices found a 35 per cent rise in mortgage queries
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Castle Point: Parties' election predictions
CASTLE Point Conser-vatives are aiming to trounce Canvey Inde-pendent Party in next week's local election. The borough's Tories are still reeling after the defection of their MP following months of wrangling between him and the local Conservative association
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We’re preserving our past in cyber space
ROBERT HALLMANN, of Castle Road, Hadleigh, on why a new history website is ensuring Canvey's rich past is preserved for future generations at the library MAYBE it's because it is an island, but Canvey people seem to have an edge when it comes to
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Fancy mat! Georgia is in final of contest
A schoolgirl has proved she's got top class artistic skills after coming up with an award-winning placemat design. Georgia Lee, 11, a pupil at Hilltop Junior School in Wickford, has won herself a spot in the final of national competition to design a
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Basildon: Parties' election predictions
BASILDON Tories could make even more gains over Labour at next week's district council elections. The Labour group has not been in a weaker position since it lost control of a coalition leadership with the Lib Dems in October 2002. This week Nigel Smith
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Southend: Parties' election predictions
SOUTHEND Conservatives are facing their biggest struggle in years as they battle to stay in control at the Civic Centre. The Tories are on the election trail knowing they have to get their message across effectively after suffering some heavy defeats
