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Council: Bread has not hurt lake’s wildlife
WILDLIFE in Canvey Lake appears not to have been harmed by contaminated bread dumped there by thieves. The Echo reported earlier this week it was feared toxic chemicals might end up in the lake after thieves stole four sacks of past-its-sell-by-date
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Hair-raising plan to help mum fight rare illness
A MAN is growing his hair to help raise awareness of his mum’s rare disease. Paul Le Grave, of Woolifers Avenue, Corringham, pledged at the start of 2013 not to cut his hair or beard until the end of the year to helpraise money and awareness for
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Updated: Police hunting missing Michael find body
POLICE searching for a man who has been missing for five weeks have discovered a body. Michael Redmond, 47, who lived in The Vale, Vange was last seen on Friday July 5. He was seen walking near the 13th hole at Basildon Golf Course on Clay
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High Street suffered from shut Waitrose
TRADERS say their businesses have suffered after Billericay’s major supermarket closed its store and car park for refurbishment work. Waitrose has been closed since Sunday as part of a £4million revamp to install more counters, checkouts,anew customer
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Teenage boys robbed at knifepoint on c2c train from Leigh
THREE school boys were robbed at knifepoint on a c2c train. British Transport Police (BTP) detectives have released these CCTV images of three teenagers they want to speak to in connection with the robbery on a London-bound train. The victims
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Grammar wants an extension and not a new block
A GRAMMAR school has failed to get enough Government funding to rebuild its sixth form block – and now wants to extend the existing one instead. Westcliff High School for Girls, in Kenilworth Gardens, was keen to knock down its sixth form building
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Developer submits plans for 88 homes in Thundersley
A MYSTERY developer is testing the water to try to build almost 90 new homes on scrubland in Thundersley. A scoping application has been submitted by planning consultant Phase 2 Planning and Development Limited on behalf of an unnamed developer
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Brian brings back good old days to care homes
A SHOWMAN who brings back special memories for the elderly has been nominated for Care Home Idol 2013 entertainer of the year award. Brian Shaw’s theatrical career blossomed after he was made redundant from his job as a hospitality manager five years
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Police return to scour Basildon Golf Course in the hunt for missing Michael
POLICE have returned to search woodland at Basildon Golf Course for the second time as they continue to search for missing Michael Redmond. Mr Redmond, 47, has been missing since Friday July 5. He was last seen walking near to the 13th hole
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Residents’ blueprint for fire-hit Triangle shops
A CLEAR message has been sent from residents about what they want from the redevelopment of their fire ravaged community shops. People most want to see the return of a Post Office and supermarket or convenience store at the Triangle Shopping Centre
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‘Antisocial’ neighbours case is adjourned
A COUPLE accused of making their neighbours’ lives a misery have been allowed to stay in their home for another week. Basildon Council officials swooped on a flat in Clay Hill Road, Basildon, last Wednesday to serve the authority’s first closure
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Thousands join Rayleigh homes group
THOUSANDS of residents have backed the newly-found campaign group determined to stop a massive new housing estate being built in Rayleigh and Rawreth. The Rayleigh Action Group, which only formed three weeks ago, already has more than 2,000 members
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Tale of two strikers in 10-man Southend United win
ON a day of conflicting fortunes for their two forwards, Southend United made it successive 1-0 wins in League Two with a hard fought triumph at Hartlepool. Striker Freddy Eastwood was full of smiles after scoring the only goal of the game after
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Laurie Carter makes winning start as Basildon United manager
Essex Senior League Basildon United 2, Greenhouse London 0 NEW Basildon manager Laurie Carter saw his side get off to the perfect start to the season at home to Greenhouse. Two Canvey Academy stars combined for their sixth minute opener
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Southend Manor made to pay late on
Essex Senior League Southend Manor 0, Sporting Bengal 3 A LATE collapse saw Manor fall to a disappointing home defeat. Home keeper Lawrence Priddle looked to have secured them a point when he kept out a penalty from Sporting captain Shahed
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Bowers & Pitsea are held by Clapton
Essex Senior League Bowers & Pitsea 0, Clapton 0 GARY Strongman had Bowers’ best chance in an opening-day stalemate at home to Clapton. He went one-on-one with Pepe Diagne, but the keeper managed to smoother his shot. Ollie Bowles
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Hullbridge Sports get convincing win
Essex Senior League FC Romania 1, Hullbridge Sports 3 HULLBRIDGE Sports got their season off to a winning start with a 3-1 win at FC Romania. Sports were pegged back to 2-1 at one stage, but were always in control and ran out worthy winners
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Dan Trenkel leads way for Great Wakering Rovers
Essex Senior League Great Wakering 2, Tower Hamlets 0 ROVERS got their campaign off to the perfect start with a solid win at home to Tower Hamlets. Player-manager Dan Trenkel made light of an early head injury when he headed in their opening
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Fine free-kick denies Billericay Town three points
Ryman Premier Harrow Borough 1, Billericay Town 1 BILLERICAY started life back in the Ryman Premier with a draw, despite taking a first-half lead at the Earlsmead Stadium. Town took the lead when new signing Evans Kouassi headed home from
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David Bryant brace not enough for East Thurrock United win
Ryman Premier East Thurrock United 2, Bury Town 2 DAVID Bryant scored a first-half brace but Rocks were pegged back after the restart and had to settle for an opening-day point. Bryant fired home the first from close range on 30 minutes
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Man racially abused in Westcliff
POLICE would like to speak to a man after a man was racially abused in Westcliff. The incident happened in the street near to Zafron Tandoori, in London Road, at about 6.30pm. Officers are looking to speak with a white man, aged about 35 to
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Police appeal after assault at Lords Golf Club in Hullbridge
A MAN was punched in the face at a Hullbridge golf club. Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the assault at Lords Golf & Country Club in Hullbridge Road. At about 1.05am, a man approached the
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Canvey Island boss Danny Heale fuming at double penalty woe
Ryman Premier Canvey Island 0, Kingstonian 1 DANNY Heale was left angry with the referee and his own striker Simon Thomas as his reign as Canvey manager started with a defeat. The Gulls boss shared the popular view that referee Elliott
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East Beach’s new huts are taking shape
WORK has begun on new beach huts on Shoebury’s East Beach. The huts, made from recycled timber from Southend Pier, are being marketed for upwards of £20,000 for a seven-year lease. They will have a green appearance, with their roofs being lined
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Southend United manager Phil Brown is planning to appeal against Barry Corr's red card
SOUTHEND United look set to appeal against the soft red card shown to striker Barry Corr during Saturday’s 1-0 win at Hartlepool. The Irishman was dismissed on the stroke of half-time after an innocuous clash with Pools defender Jack Baldwin.
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Liam Gallagher’s band out of V
LIAM Gallagher’s band Beady Eye have pulled out of the V Festival as guitarist Gem Archer continues to recover from a head injury. He was in hospital for several days after suffering a “severe head trauma” and is recovering at home. The band
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We'll save Wickford market
WICKFORD’S ailing market will soon be given a new lease of life after being handed back to the community. The market, based in Market Road, has slowly declined in recent years with stall numbers dipping under the management of Hughmark Continental
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Police appeal for information after racial attack on train
BRITISH Transport Police are looking to speak with four men after five Asian men were racially verbally assaulted on a train. The incident happened on Sunday, July 21 when four men boarded the train at Grays station at around 8pm. Five Asian men
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Two charged with theft of railway cables
TWO men have been charged with theft after allegedly stealing railway cables. Michael Jones, 25, of Falcon Avenue, Grays, and Amit Dave, 30, of Fairway, Grays, were arrested by British Transport Police on Tuesday, after allegedly stealing the cables
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Police hunt missing Manchester man believed to be in Essex
POLICE in Greater Manchester are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man who is thought to be in Essex. Paul Jonathan Tyler was reported missing by staff at Tameside General Hospital in Greater Manchester on Saturday, July
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Teen chases mugger who stole pensioner's handbag
A BRAVE teenager has been hailed a hero for chasing off a violent mugger who attacked an elderly woman – and retrieving her handbag. Connor Clifford, 18, instinctively pursued the thug who targeted the woman, 73, at about 11am on Monday. Connor
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Police scour social media sites to catch out ‘dangerous’ boy racers
MORE inventive ways will have to be found by officers to tackle the dangerous boy racers plaguing Canvey, according to the police and crime commissioner. The reckless cruisers are continuing to cause a nuisance for islanders by tearing up and down
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Car park shutdown ‘not right' for seafront trade
A SEAFRONT trader has hit out at new signs, which tell motorists they will be left trapped in Shoebury Common car park after 9pm. Previously, visitors parking in Shoebury Common car park could call an emergency number to be released if they found
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Rayleigh market thriving
MORE stalls have been added to a bustling street market which is fast becoming one of the most popular and successful in Essex. The ten new stalls at Rayleigh’s market, held on a Wednesday, are in addition to the 15 already in place in the taxi
