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Runner ready and set to go despite hip op
A HIP replacement just 18 months ago will not stop an Olympic Torch-bearer from Romford taking part in the London leg of a brand new Women's Running 10k series.Determined Susie Colvill, 49, will join...
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Villagers to move Heaven and Earth to save church
A DETERMINED village community would move Heaven and Earth to raise £100,000 and save their 900-year-old church.The church of St Mary and St Edward, in Church Road, West Hanningfield, needs its...
View ArticleTop schools' staff sent to improve under-performers
HEADTEACHERS of top-rated schools in Essex are branching out to help raise standards in those that are under-performingA growing trend has resulted in schools rated as outstanding by Ofsted setting up...
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Hunt for Navestock shooting suspect to feature on BBC Crimewatch
The hunt for a man who is wanted in connection with the shooting of two of his neighbours is set to feature on BBC's Crimewatch tonight. Francis O'Donoghue is the subject of an Essex Police manhunt...
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Trio of counties to face Sri Lanka next year
ESSEX, Kent and Sussex will all face the touring Sri Lanka side next year, it has been announced. Sri Lanka arrive in England in May ahead of one T20 International match, five One-Day Internationals...
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If you went down to the woods that day...
IF YOU'D gone down to North Weald Village Common on September 1, you might have been in for a surprise as the newly launched North Weald Mums held their first Teddy Bears' Picnic.With adults in Teddy...
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Zombie fever grips during visit by World Cup hero
ZOMBIES might be taking over the High Street this weekend but on Sunday there were several sightings on the rugby pitch as a new youth development programme kicked off.The Acorns, comprising mini, midi...
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Flood risk fears over West Horndon home plans
PLANS to triple the size of a flood-prone village are "inadequately researched" and could result in greater risks for new and existing homes, warns one former Environment Agency advisor. Pickles'...
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PICTURES: Matching Flower and Art Festival in Matching Green
MORE than 100 paintings by local artists and a church full of flowers were on show at Matching Flower and Art Festival.The event at Matching Church and the Ancient Feast Room in Matching Green was held...
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'What happened to me?' Hit-and-run mystery after man found collapsed
A VICTIM of an alleged hit and run is appealing for witnesses to come forward to solve the mystery of the incident that left him fighting for his life.Trevor Campbell, 43, from Chelmsford, has no...
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Singer Sam 'wants to prove Gary Barlow wrong' on X Factor
MILLIONS of music fans will tune in to X Factor this weekend and could see teenage singing sensation Sam Callahan perform at Wembley Arena.The nervous teen from Great Totham auditioned in Cardiff in...
View ArticleBoy burglar 'clearly knew what he was doing'
POLICE are hunting a suspected 'boy burglar' who took jewellery, watches and other valuable items worth £1,500 from a house near Chelmsford.The thief, who is believed to be aged between 14 and 17,...
View ArticleAttackers remain at large after women beaten in separate attacks
TWO Wickford women have been punched, kicked and stamped unconscious just days apart in two separate attacks in the town.In the first attack a 29-year-old woman was beaten unconscious by two teenage...
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Band of brothers seeking second chance on X Factor
A BAND of three brothers from Witham who once toured with Britney Spears and Westlife and had a chart hit in the 1990s are making a comeback on this year's X Factor.Next of Kin, once dubbed "the...
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Rugby vs football? Club under fire over King George plans
"THEY are not listening to us" – these are the words of many Brentwood residents who are speaking out against the proposals to build a new rugby clubhouse on King George's Playing Fields.The proposals,...
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Nurturing future Wimbledon champs: Brentwood tennis club enjoys successful...
TENNIS lessons for young and old will continue at Old Brentwoods Tennis Club after a successful summer of activities.Boys and girls from four-years-old and upwards have come from all over Brentwood to...
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Aiming to hit the right notes: Barcelona Tour Choir with special concert
HARMONIES will fill the air at a choral concert promising to provide "beautiful liturgical music" to delight listeners.The Barcelona Tour Choir is the serving church choir of The Most Holy Redeemer...
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Two cats stuffed in rucksack and dumped on a doorstep
AN RSPCA rescue home is urging the public not to dump unwanted animals outside their centre after two cats stuffed in a rucksack and eight chickens were abandoned on their doorstep.The two white and...
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Chelmsford's Chris is the Army's best recruit
A CHELMSFORD soldier has been crowned the Army's best recruit after completing a gruelling six-month training course.Private Chris Dickson, 18, from Broomfield, was commended as the best trainee by his...
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Work scaled back at key Chelmsford site after rain loosens slabs
THREE giant cranes at the former Anglia Ruskin university site had to be dismantled when heavy rain threatened to dislodge their foundations.Genesis Housing Association and builders Denne Construction...
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