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ESSEX TRAVEL, June 16
7.21am: Greater Anglia has not reported any delays or cancellations in Essex while there are no traffic incidents on the roads to flag up. 7.26: Traffic in Braintree is slow moving southbound between...
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Man stuck in mud is rescued from St Lawrence Bay shore
Firefighters rescued a man stuck in the mud in St Lawrence Bay yesterday morning. The service was called and sent three engines at 7.53am after the man, in his 40s, became stuck about 100 metres from...
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Review: D'Ukes ukulele band is a foot-tapping success at Colchester Arts Centre
Twanging string and old classics remixed in a distinctly original yet foot-tapping style summed up the ukulele band D'Ukes concert at the Colchester Arts Centre on Saturday night. From the more...
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Essex Police deputy chief constable Derek Benson awarded QPM
Essex Police deputy chief constable Derek Benson has been named in the Queen's birthday honours list and awarded a Queen's Police Medal. The top officer, who joined Essex Police in 2006 following a...
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World Cup 2014 Digest: Goals keep on flying in
When I was growing up (in slightly simpler times) the main thing everyone knew about South American football was that the commentators got very, very excited when they scored a goal. So it seems...
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Appeal to identify trio over Southend United pitch invasion after play-off...
Police want to identify these three men in connection with a pitch invasion during Southend United's League Two play-off final second leg against Burton Albion at Roots Hall. On May 17, there was a...
View ArticleWoman who lost loved ones to cancer urges people to take part in charity...
A CONVENYANCER who has lost loved ones to cancer is urging people to take part in a charity world record attempt this Sunday in Ipswich.Sharon Wragg, of Kerseys solicitors - which has an appointment...
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Chelmsford racer Simon Dolan celebrates Le Mans win
Chelmsford-born racer Simon Dolan admits he is stunned by his team's class victory at the Le Mans 24-hour race. Dolan's Jota team – based in Kent – were fifth overall in the famous race, and won the...
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Man arrested on suspicion of Heybridge flat fire arson
A Maldon man has been arrested following a fire that devastated a block of flats in Heybridge.Scroll down for a video from the scene (courtesy of Robert Montgomery Four fire crews took more than an...
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Jessica Judd selected in Team England's Commonwealth Games squad
CHELMSFORD Athletics Club star Jessica Judd has been selected as part of Team England's Commonwealth Games squad. The 19-year-old Canvey Island star is representing her country in the 800m. This will...
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Stansted Airport routes reviewed in bid to cut congestion
Planes flying in and out of Stansted Airport could fly less frequently and at a higher altitude above Essex, under plans to modernise London flight routes. Air traffic control bosses are currently...
View ArticleArsenal want World Cup ace in swap deal
Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen's reported move to Manchester United appears to be in doubt. Reports had claimed that personal terms were agreed between the Red Devils and the Belgium defender, but...
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Couple devastated as thieves ransack family home in Witham and steal heirlooms
A COUPLE have been left devastated by the theft of several thousand pounds' worth of gold jewellery from their home in Witham. Two men forced their way through a door of the house on Walnut Drive near...
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Travellers pitch up at Freeport Braintree as eviction notice is issued
A FAMILY of travellers has been ordered to leave Freeport Braintree shopping centre days after parking their caravans on its grounds. Five caravans, and some trucks and small lorries pitched up on...
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Three taken to hospital in Chelmsford on night of England World Cup game
Three people in Chelmsford were taken to hospital on the night of England's World Cup opener against Italy. A field tent was set up in the High Street on Saturday (June 14) before the game and into the...
View ArticleAlex Lynn hopes legend Michael Schumacher is on the mend
Essex GP3 star Alex Lynn is hoping that Michael Schumacher is on the road to recovery after coming out of a coma. The seven-time world champion has come out of the medically-induced coma he has been in...
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Appeal after police injured in mass brawl after Rowhedge regatta
Essex Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a large brawl near Rowhedge village hall on Saturday evening. The disturbance took place on June 14 after the villages annual regatta at...
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World Cup 2014: When do England kick-off against Uruguay and where can you...
England fans are preparing for the national team's clash with Uruguay, billed in some quarters as 'do or die' after the unfortunate loss to Italy in the opener. It is the second group game in Group D,...
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World Cup 2014 Digest: Bore draw was an absolute stinker
It may have taken 13 games, but Iran and Nigeria certainly made sure that when the first draw of Brazil 2014 came it was an absolute stinker. Having thought that it might be a hard sell to get in on...
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Daniel Hilton charged with arson after fire in Wood Road, Heybridge
A man is due to appear in court today charged with arson following a fire that devastated a block of flats in Heybridge. Daniel Hilton, 29, of Wood Road, Heybridge, goes before Chelmsford Magistrates'...
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