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Town's property buy-up plan 'will keep Billericay vibrant'
TAXPAYERS' money could be used to buy up properties in Billericay town centre to crack down on the number of pubs, bars and takeaways.The deputy leader of Basildon Borough Council, Phil Turner, wants...
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Brentwood boxer Joe Mullender is 'like a machine'
PROMOTER Steve Goodwin believes that Brentwood fighter Joe Mullender has a bright future in the sport.Mullender has recently signed with Goodwin Promotions, having had all four of his previous fights...
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Convent school's pupils' sights are set on Oxbridge
A BRENTWOOD school is having big success in getting its students into Oxbridge.Two girls from Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, in Queens Road, have been offered places at the top universities...
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Joy after Brentwood's Crown Street is pedestrianised
SHOPKEEPERS, councillors and MP Eric Pickles are celebrating the end of a "valley of speed and death" this summer after a long-running saga to pedestrianise a town-centre street ended successfully.Shop...
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David Finch confirmed as Essex County Council leader
New Essex County Council leader Cllr David Finch has revealed the authority needs to find at least £215m in savings by 2016/17 in order to deliver services to vulnerable people. In a speech at County...
View ArticleFirefighters play police in fundraising ice hockey match
FIREFIGHTERS went head to head with policemen in a charity ice hockey match to raise funds for a fellow firefighter who is still in a critical condition after he suffered a stroke.Mark Dos Santos, 37,...
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More to be done in Maldon to cut crime
DESPITE a "bare bones" police force operating in the Maldon district, the amount of crime in the area has still dropped by four per cent over the past year.This was the message delivered to members of...
View ArticleTillingham up and running with win
TILLINGHAM picked up their first win of the season at home to Southend & EMC III team. The visitors won the toss and decided to bat.Some excellent bowling from Clay with two wickets and a run out...
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Jamie Glenn and Chris Harris shine for Maldon
A FINE opening partnership of 132 wasn't enough for Maldon to clinch victory at the weekend.Maldon skipper Jimmy Ainscough, won the toss at Mistley and decided to bat first.He was delighted when Jamie...
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Alex Dowsett's delight at Giro D'Italia success
ALEX DOWSETT has achieved something most professional cyclists can only dream of by winning a Grand Tour stage.The 24-year-old stunned everyone, including himself, as he beat the likes of Sir Bradley...
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New Chelmsford City boss to be named next week
MANSELL WALLACE has revealed he hopes to have Chelmsford City's new manager in place by Monday.The Clarets chairman has received more than 20 applicants for the job, after Glenn Pennyfather was sacked...
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'We're there for them'. Mother's thanks for support after son's murder
A GRIEVING mum whose son was beaten to death in a German nightclub will feature in a Channel 4 documentary tonight.Marie Heath, 54, of Silver End, and her family appear on The Murder Workers: Cutting...
View ArticleBowlers gear up for season
BOWLS: Chelmsford Bowls Club is once again fielding eight league teams in local bowls leagues this season.They kicked off their Chelmsford & District BA (C&D BA) League campaign in grand style...
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Not very swift? Streetly the Mascot makes One Show appearance
HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS mascot Streetly the Swift went into the national spotlight during his run at the Mascot Grand National.The race was covered by BBC's The One Show earlier this month, and their guest on...
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Talented former Chelmsford lecturer will be 'sadly missed'
PETER Stockley, a lecturer for many years at the former Mid-Essex Technical College, died on Sunday, May 5, at Broomfield Hospital, after a long illness.He was born the middle child of a Suffolk family...
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Pupils welcome teacher from Kenya
PUPILS welcomed a teacher from their twin Kenyan school this week. The Cathedral School invited Pauline Njeru from St Peter's Embu, to strengthen international links and teaching about global...
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Ex-radio operator presents yacht to museum
A DEDICATED ex-marine radio officer has made a like-for-like model of Guglielmo Marconi's steam yacht 'Elettra' after three years of extremely hard work.Peter Watkins proudly presented the model to...
View ArticleSuccessful peer project is extended
A WELL-ESTABLISHED peer mentoring scheme runs at St Martin's School in Hutton.PIPs (Prefects in Peer Support) have been so successful in helping Year Seven pupils settle in the school, their work has...
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Essex County Council attacked over allowances
DESPITE agreeing to cut cabinet members' allowances by three per cent, the Conservatives at Essex County Hall have been criticised for rejecting a proposal to make further savings.The proposal to scrap...
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Best feet forward on walk for cash
MORE than 1,000 fundraisers put on their walking shoes at the weekend to raise vital funds for a community hospice.The annual Farleigh Hospice 'Walk for Life' on Sunday attracted crowds to Heybridge...
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