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Election 2013: LIVE UPDATES
Counting is currently under way across Essex after the polls closed at 10pm this evening. Ballot boxes have been emptied at numerous halls and counting centres in the county, as candidates eagerly...
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Couple wanted following theft in Wickford
FOLLOWING a theft in Wickford police are seeking to identify a couple.The theft from Superdrug took place on Monday, April 8. A man and woman entered the store and selected items from the display and...
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Murder accused says he wanted to tell Billy Boy Martindale to "chill out"
Murder accused, Paul Groves, told Chelmsford Crown Court today that his reason for going to the remote farm where William (Billy Boy) Martindale is said to have been bludgeoned to death was to tell him...
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Porn pervert spared jail
A 22 year old pervert from Galleywood said to have been caught up in a "fantasy world" of porn was spared jail by one of Essex's top judges today.Judge Anthony Goldstaub QC told Andrew Leigh, of...
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Fire at Matching airfield 'destroys livelihoods' - black plume could be seen...
A roaring blaze has destroyed several industrial units and vehicles at the disused Matching airfield.The fire, which started at roughly 12 noon today, caused a pillar of black smoke that could be seen...
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Snoring to blame for thousands of sleepless nights
It's the night-time terror that for many thousands of people across Havering is the cause of stress anxiety and many a sleepless night.While there are many causes of snoring, the end result is always...
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Election 2013: MAP - How Essex stands so far
County council candidates in Essex will wake up on Friday as either victorious councillors or defeated hopefuls. Will the Conservatives cling on to any of their 60 seats or will they cede defeat in...
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Election 2013: Conservatives hold Essex but UKIP make gains
The Conservative Party clung on to control of Essex County Council but with a substantially reduced majority. The ruling party now has 42 seats - down on the 60 it gained at the last election in 2009....
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Election 2013: Conservatives gain cheer in Chelmsford
The Conservative Party seized six of Chelmsford district's nine seats – gaining Great Baddow from the Lib Dems in the process, while UKIP came close to a successful night. One of UKIP's founders,...
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Maldon man grounded after metal joints set off airport scanners
A PENSIONER has decided to give up flights abroad after the metal inside him kept setting off airport scanners.Roger Hickford, 71, has been flying on holiday with wife Rosemary for almost 50 years. But...
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Warship owner denies Somali pirate fight claims after vessel detained
THE owner of a restored Maldon battleship has denied claims that it is off to fight Somali pirates after it was detained by authorities in Spain.Former Royal Navy Lieutenant Chris Enmarsh has rubbished...
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Dengie dog poo Neighbourhood Watch a 'menace to the community'
A FATHER has condemned a neighbourhood watch that names and shames irresponsible dog owners for being a "menace to the community".John Crosbie, who lives with his young family in Mayland, is furious...
View ArticleInspiring Chelmsford pro cyclist prepares for Giro D'Italia
PROFESSIONAL cyclist and Chelmsford boy Alex Dowsett is preparing for this year's Giro D'italia in Spain – yet only after first visiting the masterminds behind his beloved Mercedes.Alex, 24, who in...
View ArticleAshes on Quiney's mind as he outlines Essex ambitions
ROB QUINEY insists his focus is solely on Essex after missing out on Australia's Ashes squad.The 30-year-old batsman won two Test caps in the series against South Africa in November, but after scoring...
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Pleas for missing cat Willow to return 'alive or dead'
A FAMILY are growing increasing concerned about the whereabouts of their missing cat and are desperate to find him – dead or alive.Louise and Terry Griffiths, of Orchard End, Ongar, have been searching...
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Election 2013: FINAL RESULTS
Abbey Margaret Fisher Liberal Democrat 1273 Peter Lynn Green Party 467 Saimon Rashid Conservative 395 Harry Royle UK Independence Party 786 Tyron Wilson Labour 519Basildon Westley Heights Kerry Smith...
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VIDEO: Election 2013: Status quo maintained in Brentwood
The four county council seats up for grabs in Brentwood have been shared equally between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.The Conservatives held Hutton and Brentwood Rural while the Liberal...
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Election 2013: Tories continue to reign in Ongar and North Weald
It was a double win for the Tories in Ongar and North Weald at the Essex County Council elections last night.Seeing off a strong challenge from UKIP, both Maggie McEwen, Ongar and Rural, and Anthony...
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Election 2013: Conservatives hold on in Maldon District despite close call
There were times at last night's County Council elections for Maldon, Southminster and Heybridge / Tollesbury wards that the incumbent Conservatives looked nervous - but after a tense recount they...
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Election 2013: Greens make breakthrough in Witham Northern
The Green Party won their second Essex council seat after a narrow victory in the Braintree District.James Abbott received 1,209 votes to take Witham Northern from conservative incumbent Michael Larger...
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