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Adam Hickey back on song with fine run for England in Spain
Adam Hickey warmed up for the European Cross-Country trials next week with a strong run in the colours of his country. The 24-year-old was part of the England team running in a world-class IAAF World Cross-Country meeting in Burgos, Spain.
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Tory voted first Essex police and crime commissioner
TORY Nick Alston has been voted Essex's first police and crime commissioner following a nail-biting count. Mr Alston polled 51,325 votes and was in first place, with Independent Mick Thwaites in second place, polling 40,312 votes. But because
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Schoolboy treated in hospital after vicious dog attack
A SCHOOLBOY had to be rushed to hospital and undergo surgery after suffering injuries to his hand in a vicious dog attack. Brave Connor Houghton, 13, of Steeplehall, Pitsea was left bloodied and severely injured after trying to protect his dog
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"Popular" brothel raided by police
A BROTHEL, visited by more than 30 punters day, has been put out of action after it was raided by police. Two women, both believed to be prostitutes, were arrested and one embarassed customer was led away by officers after the sex den was busted
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Toby storms to his first ever Essex Cross-Country League victory
A COMBINATION of factors meant the second round of this year’s Essex Cross-Country League at Colchester’s Hilly Fields was by no means at full strength. The scheduling of the English Schools’ Cross-Country Cup regional final on the same day meant
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Get ready for soul reunion at Goldmine club
SOUL lovers will come together to celebrate the iconic Goldmine club, which saw people flock from all over the country to the Canvey club. 40 years after its launch, a reunion will take place this weekend at La Quinta in Hadleigh, featuring legendary
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Crash between bus and a car in Thundersley
A BUS and a car have crashed causing delays to rush hour traffic in Thundesley. The collision happened at 2.50pm on London Road at the junction of Bread and Cheese Hill. One person is reported to be trapped in the car. Did you see what
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Southend United's Ryan Cresswell aims for perfect 10
SOUTHEND United centre-back Ryan Cresswell hopes to edge nearer his own perfect 10 by scoring at Torquay for the second season running tomorrow. Cresswell has already hit the back of the net five times for Blues this season. And he now has
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Leigh car park to be open in time for Christmas
DIGGERS have moved in to level a new car park in Leigh. The site of Overtons former car garage in Leigh Broadway will be transformed into a car park and opened in two weeks time. The rundown site, behind the Grand Hotel, will have parking for
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Woman breaks her arm during dog attack on Canvey
A WOMAN in her 60s fell and broke her arm when a dog appeared out of nowhere and started to attack her and her two pets. The Echo was contacted by her husband, who did not want to be named for fear of repurcussions, as she was still in a state
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Healthcare on mainland Castle Point at breaking point
HEALTH facilities on mainland Castle Point would be unable to cope with over 500 new homes. Shocking figures, obtained by the Echo from the South East Essex PCT, reveal GP services in the borough are already at breaking point before Castle Point
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Southend United goalkeeper Paul Smith aims to keep good run going
SOUTHEND United goalkeeper Paul Smith is seeking another clean sheet against Torquay tomorrow. The Blues shot-stopper has secured five shout outs in his last eight outings. And he is hoping for more of the season against the Gulls this weekend
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Plans for 450 new homes at Ford Dunton given green light
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 450 homes at Ford Dunton have been given the go-ahead by Basildon Council, just six months after identical proposals were unanimously rejected. Bellway Homes has been granted permission to construct a further 179 properties
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Burglars strike in run-up to Christmas
HOUSE burglaries have soared in the run up to Christmas, with 46 break-ins so far this month. It is expected crooks are targeting homes across Southend to stock up on their presents for the festive season. The figures for November are higher
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Armed robbery at petrol garage in Corringham
DETECTIVES are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Corringham. Two men, one armed with a handgun, struck at the Total service station in Church Road, at about 9.35pm on Thursday. A member of staff was threatened with the gun
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Updated: Staff at Basildon petrol pump manufacturer evacuated following gas leak
HUNDREDS of staff members were evacuated from a Basildon company following reports of a gas leak. Firefighters were called to the Gilbarco factory and office in Crompton Close shortly before 10.30am today after employees began complaining of a
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Rochford Hundred Rugby Club hope for win against Luton
ROCHFORD Hundred will be hoping to boost their survival hopes with a strong showing at Luton in London One North tomorrow. Hundred are currently bottom of the table with 11 points from their opening 10 games of the campaign. And they will be
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Wickford hit by spate of burglaries
RESIDENTS across Wickford are urged to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries. Councillor Michael Mowe, who represents Wickford North Ward, has been contacted by seven people in the past month who all claim their homes were targeted by criminals
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Southend United manager Paul Sturrock: Keep the good run going
I’VE been really pleased with the way we have been performing in the last three or four games and we will be wanting to keep the run of good performances going at Torquay United tomorrow. Games against them are normally very tight and I’m expecting
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Hawkwell speed bumps to be torn up after one complaint
SPEED bumps along a lane in Hawkwell will be torn up due to the complaints of one man. Residents in Magnolia Road clubbed together to put them in to slow down traffic after two dogs were killed. Stuart Mennell, the former clerk of Hawkwell
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X-Factor winners Little Mix coming to Southend
X FACTOR winning girl group Little Mix are looking forward to seeing their “Essex Mixers” when they visit Southend. The foursome, two of whom have connections to south Essex, will sign copies of their first book Little Mix: Ready to Fly, at the
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Westcliff Rugby Club ready for Tonbridge Juddian test
WESTCLIFF resume their National League Three London & SE campaign with a trip to Tonbridge Juddian tomorrow. Westcliff were without a fixture last weekend but still have lingering injury issues for several players in addition to their long
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Leigh furniture firm goes bust
A LONG established former family business in Leigh has gone into liquidation. County Interiors, in London Road, closed suddenly on Friday and a notice has gone up announcing the news and directing customers with outstanding order to an accountants
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Royal Anglians "salute" and thank Basildon residents
SOLDIERS who marched through Basildon have “saluted” and thanked the thousands of residents’ who lined the streets of Basildon to show their support. More than ten thousand people from Basildon, South Essex and other parts of the county, lined the
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Southend Rugby Club close to signing Jack Daly from Wasps
SOUTHEND Rugby Club hope to complete the signing of scrum half Jack Daly in time for him to make his debut against Worthing tomorrow. The teenage scrum half is currently on the books of Premiership side Wasps. But Seasiders’ director of rugby
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Rochford Bond fan's Aston Martin in final of classic car competition
LIFE-LONG James Bond fan’s suave automobile, worth an eye-watering £400,000, has made the final of a prestigious classic car competition. Keith Clements, 57, from Rochford, is the proud owner of the stunning silver Aston Martin DB5, which he bought
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Southend United's Tamika Mkandawire out to upset former manager Martin Ling at Torquay United
SOUTHEND United’s Tamika Mkandawire knows only too well what to expect from Martin Ling’s Torquay United team at the Plainmoor Stadium tomorrow. Ling signed the 29-year-old midfielder during his time in charge of Leyton Orient. And Mkandawire
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Experts looking into reports Ash Dieback disease found in Rayleigh
EXPERTS are looking into reports ash dieback has been spotted at a Rayleigh park. Phillippa and Robert Williams were strolling around King George playing field when they noticed an ash tree had black, shrivelled up leaves. The couple, from
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LIVE: Police and Crime Commissioner result
THE result of the county’s first ever Police and Crime Commissioner will be known today. The new commissioner role will replace the former police authority system and the person selected will be in charge of hiring and firing the chief constable
