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Romford man charged with Lee Rigby murder
A Romford man is due in court this morning accused of the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby. Michael Adebolajo, 28, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with murder, two counts of attempted...
View ArticleAppeal after man robbed of iPad in Harlow
A man was threatened with a 'gun' and robbed of his Apple iPad while walking home from a railway station in Harlow last night. The 23-year-old victim was approached by a man who demanded the tablet...
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Rigby murder suspect blows kisses in the dock
A TERROR suspect accused of hacking a soldier to death in the street demanded to be known as Mujahid Abu Hamza when he appeared in court today. Michael Adebolajo, 28, is charged with the horrific...
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VIDEO: CCTV appeal over armed robbery
Detectives have released CCTV footage in an effort to track down a man suspected of carrying out two armed robberies in Southend. The attack happened in William Hill in West Street at 7.30pm back on...
View ArticleBench installed in memory of car collision victim
A SCHOOLBOY and his much-loved uncle can now sit side by side once again after their grieving family raised more than £1,000 to fund a dedicated bench at Heybridge cemetery.Before his sudden death a...
View ArticleGirl, 11, awarded after saving man's life
AN "EXTRAORDINARY" 11-year-old girl wants to grow up to be a paramedic after winning a national award for saving a man's life when she was just 10.Jasmine Wakefield-Sterry, from Chelmsford, was...
View ArticleProject is a 'rallying call' to Wickford
THOUGHTS, ideas, energy and passion are required to support a project aimed at bringing the community together in Wickford.The Wickford Family Project is an initiative launched by Basildon Borough...
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Brentwood club on the hunt for bands
CALLING all young singers, bands and musicians – a club in Brentwood wants you to perform at its popular youth centre.The Hermit Club in Shenfield Road has been running for 25 years and, following a...
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'Just not good enough'. Concerns over 'death trap' bridge
THE rapid degeneration of a "death trap" bridge, just metres from a skate park where children play, is worrying residents.The footbridge at the end of Banson's Lane, Ongar, is used regularly to get...
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Retiring couple will miss the community
A POSTMASTER and his wife have retired after 30 years of serving the people of Kelvedon Hatch.Keith and Anne Keylock, who ran the Village Stores in Church Road, might be savouring their retirement but...
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Money raised for tragic family's memorial bench
A SCHOOLBOY and his much-loved uncle can now sit side by side once again after their grieving family raised more than £1,000 to fund a dedicated bench at Heybridge cemetery.Before his sudden death a...
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Romford is 'car accident hotspot'
Romford has been shown to be the fender bender capital of Britain.New research into the types of accidents motorists in the UK have has shown people who live in Romford are the most likely to either be...
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Phone charge idea wins business contest
A DEVICE which uses pedal power to charge a mobile phone and an innovative reading scheme for young children were the winning ideas in a schools' enterprise competition.The victorious teams from area...
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Thriving centre is 'home from home'
IT WAS 1933 when farmer's daughter Mabel Speakman opened up her land to pea and fruit-pickers who would camp by the tranquil River Blackwater with their families.Her father's cattle would graze on the...
View ArticleWalk under the stars for charity
A WALK under the stars will take place in Romford next month to raise money for Saint Francis Hospice.The annual 10km circular Star Walk will start at The Liberty Shopping Centre, off Western Road, at...
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PICTURES: Park turns pink for Race for Life
RUNNERS, walkers and joggers took to Weald Country Park for the annual Race for Life in a bid to raise much needed funds for a cancer charity.The Cancer Research UK event, held on May 25, was for women...
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Owais Shah up for Essex Eagles challenge
OWAIS SHAH admits he is "excited" to be part of the Essex squad after returning to the Chelmsford fold this week.The 34-year-old featured in the two crushing YB40 wins against Scotland and Surrey after...
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Hamish Rutherford relishing challenge ahead with Essex
NEW overseas batsman Hamish Rutherford is relishing the chance to shine in Essex colours.The New Zealander marked his debut with a century against Scotland on Sunday, and he admits the chance to play...
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Bentley maintain unbeaten start with win over Old Chelmsfordians
BENTLEY maintained their unbeaten start to the T Rippon Mid-Essex Cricket League Premier Divison season with a crushing win over Old Chelmsfordians.Asked to bat first, the home side made 288-7, with...
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Billericay Town set for 'rebuild' ahead of next season
CRAIG EDWARDS is meeting a number of potential players this weekend as he begins to rebuild his Billericay Town squad for next year.The Blues boss has seen a number of players head for the New Lodge...
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