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Private firm takes over NHS East of England transport service despite objections
The subsidiary of a hazardous waste courier service will begin its contract to transport non-emergency patients today (May 1) after a month delay. ERS Medical was originally due to take charge from the...
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Crimes going unrecorded in Essex as Nick Alston defends 'robust processes'
Tens of thousands of crimes have gone unrecorded, according to a report into more than a dozen forces in England and Wales, including Essex. The interim report, conducted by Her Majesty's Inspectorate...
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Jamie Oliver plans to open Jamie's Trattoria Italian restaurant in Chelmsford
ESSEX chef Jamie Oliver is hoping to open a branch of his Jamie's Trattoria restaurants in Chelmsford. Chelmsford City Council received a change of use application yesterday for the former Barclays...
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Graham Gooch leaves batting role with England
FORMER Essex player and coach Graham Gooch has left his role with England the ECB has revealed today (Thursday). The decision was made after discussions with England captain Alastair Cook and new head...
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Pictures: Cyclists turn out at Admirals Park in Chelmsford for Pedal for Js
MORE than 1,000 cyclists came out in force to raise funds for J's Hospice at the weekend for the fifth annual Pedal for J's ride.Starting out from Admirals Park on Sunday, in Chelmsford, the charity...
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West Ham footballer Joe Cole makes surprise visit to Braintree opticians
WEST Ham and England footballer star, Joe Cole, surprised a Braintree opticians when he visited for an eye test. Customers at Patrick & Menzies Independent Opticians got a shock when the midfielder...
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Jewellery and watches worth thousands stolen after house viewing in Braintree
JEWELLERY and watches worth thousands of pounds were stolen after a woman visited a house for sale in Braintree. The incident happened on Thursday April 17 at a property in Coggeshall Road that is...
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Escaped prisoner recaptured in Essex after two months on the run
A PRISONER who escaped from behind bars more than two months ago has been recaptured by police in Essex. Gary Edwards, 31, was serving a sentence for aggravated burglary at Hollesley Bay prison, in...
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Hundreds raised for Braintree charity PARC as part of church's centenary...
A BRAINTREE church has raised money for a charity that helps children with disabilities. As part of St Paul's Church centenary celebrations in 2013 money was raised for PARC, based in Great Notley. The...
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Thomas Cook to operate US-bound flights from Stansted Airport
THOMAS Cook Airlines have announced today the introduction of flights from Stansted Airport to the United States starting from summer next year. The airline plans to operate routes from the Essex hub...
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Five things Jamie Oliver and Carluccios will bring to the Chelmsford table
Celebrity chef, businessman, and Essex boy Jamie Oliver is set to bring his global restaurant chain empire to Chelmsford. If follows speculation that Antonio Carluccio's could also end up in the city...
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Police probe into alleged abuse at Old Deanery after BBC Panorama exposure
Police have started an investigation into allegations of neglect and abuse at a care home in Braintree following a BBC Panorama documentary. The programme, which aired last night (April 30), appeared...
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Lionmede Bowls Club saved by building firm as arson probe continues
A BOWLS club ravaged by flames has been brought back from the brink by a generous donor.MKM Building Supplies, of Montrose Road, has donated £500 in plumbing for a new demountable clubhouse at Lionmede...
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Edward Redman jailed for life for murder of Jay Whiston
A killer has been jailed for life for the fatal stabbing of Clacton teenager Jay Whiston at a house party in Colchester. Edward Redman, 18, will serve at least 17 years in prison, after he was...
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Father of Jay Whiston: 'Murder of my son was act of total savagery'
A BRAINTREE pawnbroker has said how "an act of total savagery" has meant life for his family will never be the same again, as his son's killer was sentenced to life in prison. Edward Redman was 17 when...
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Gang of bikers terrorise horses and riders at High Easter
A GANG of motorcyclists terrorised horses and their riders after being told they were using the bridleways illegally before sabotaging the charity event by removing route markers.Up to 20...
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Sandy coloured guinea pigs stolen from family's garden shed
Two guinea pigs were stolen from a shed. Burglars entered the family's unsecured garden shed, in South Street, between 10am on Tuesday, April 22, and 12.30am that night, before raiding the hutches. The...
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Essex Travel (May 2)
A BROKEN down vehicle is causing long queues for those travelling anti-clockwise on the M25 this morning between Junction 27, for the M11, and Junction 26. The lorry has broken down in the middle of...
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Contamination fears over Jehovah's Witnesses move to Temple Farm
THE charity director trying to relocate a devout Christian sect's UK headquarters to Essex says contamination of the land could thwart their move.Jehovah's Witnesses have agreed to buy Temple Farm, a...
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Don't blow out candles,' use a snuffer or a spoon': Safety advice during the...
SAFETY advice has been issued ahead of the start of a three-day firefighter strike in Essex today. Fire Brigades Union members are due to take industrial action between 12pm and 5pm today (May 2), 2pm...
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