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COMMENT: Lord Hanningfield has suffered enough
After leader of Essex County council David Finch took the decision not to pursue Lord Hanningfield for £51,000 in expenses resident David Kirkwood believes it's time we finally left the former leader...
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Ten picnic hotspots to visit in Essex this summer
Now that Essex is baking in the heat of summer, what better way is there to make the most of the ongoing sunshine than head out into the great outdoors for a picnic? The people of Essex are spoilt for...
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The ultimate A to V of the V Festival 2014
Such is the broad appeal of the V Festival that it will no doubt attract the seasoned festival goers - and those a bit wet behind the ears. Familiarise yourself with the event at Hylands Park, with...
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James Attfield murder: Police seek woman he spoke to on Facebook
Detectives investigating the murder of James 'Jim' Attfield in Lower Castle Park in Colchester want to trace a woman he spoke to on Facebook days before he was stabbed to death.The victim, described as...
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Man bailed over fatal A132 collision
A man arrested after a fatal collision on the A132 has been released on bail pending further enquiries.The 45-year-old, from Wickham Bishops, was detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous...
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OPINION: Why do Lycra lout cyclists dress for racing on our public roads?
The Tour de France took place in Essex earlier this month, but it wasn't welcome news for everybody. Old and Grumpy columnist Derek Threadgall laments the rise of the Lycra lout:Clearly, the Tour de...
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Carl Pentney joins Braintree from Chelmsford
BRAINTREE Town have secured the signing of goalkeeper Carl Pentney on a one-year-deal from Chelmsford City. The 24-year-old already has a wealth of experience, having played for Leicester City and...
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CCTV images of three suspected Chelmer Village perfume thieves
CCTV images of two men and a woman have been released by Essex Police after perfume was stolen from a Boots in Chelmsford.On July 14, shortly after 3pm, at the Chelmer Village Retail Park store two men...
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Alex Lynn extends GP3 Championship lead in Hungary
IT was another weekend and another job done for GP3 driver Alex Lynn as he extended his Championship lead to 31 points in Budapest. The Dunmow racer failed to get on the podium in either race for the...
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Man "grabbed victim's neck" in attempted robbery in Chelmsford
The man depicted in this e-fit is wanted by police after an attempted robbery in central Chelmsford. The young man, in his early twenties, approached a 23-year-old man on Parkway, near the Army and...
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PICTURED: Car crashes into BP petrol station on the A12
TWO people are trapped in a car after it collided with a petrol station on the A12 this afternoon.Firefighters are working to release the pair trapped after a car collided with the shop at the BP...
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Hayley McLean disqualified in Commonwealth Games 400m hurdles
THERE was disappointment for Hayley McLean after she was disqualified in the Commonwealth Games 400m hurdles. The Chelmsford Athletic Club runner finished fourth in her heat of the first round, running...
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Paul Grayson backs Ravi Bopara to shine for England Lions
ESSEX coach Paul Grayson believes Ravi Bopara is now ready to step-up and be the main batsman for the England Lions. Bopara has enjoyed a fantastic season for the Eagles, scoring over 1000 runs in all...
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Two women taken to hospital after car crashes into petrol station on A12
TWO women had to be cut out of the car they were in and taken to hospital after it crashed into the front of a petrol station on the southbound A12.The collision happened at around 12.50pm this...
View ArticleChelmsford City held by battling Heybridge Swifts
MARK Hawkes endured a frustrated return to Scraley Road as his Chelmsford City side were held to a 0-0 draw with Heybridge Swifts. While the Clarets enjoyed much of the possession, Keith Wilson's...
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Melbourne Project celebrates a decade at the heart of the community
MORE than 100 people came together on a Chelmsford estate to celebrate 10 years of the Melbourne Project.The mission, which was launched in 2004 by two nuns, runs activities including a homework club,...
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Rates for obesity in Essex below the national average
MORE than one in six 11-year-olds in the district are fat, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics.The research shows 17.5 per cent of children in Year 6 – around 251 pupils...
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Essex pupils battle it out in general knowledge quiz
CLEVER kids went head-to-head with their peers from rival schools in a general knowledge quiz contest.The youngsters, aged from seven to 11, were put to the test in round after round of quick-fire...
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Essex travel: Wednesday, July 30
Morning all and welcome to today's travel.Roads8.21am: Two lanes are now closed on the M25 heading clockwise between J29 for the A127 (Romford) and J30 for the A13 (Lakeside), because of an...
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Next stage of Army & Navy improvement work to start
The latest phase of improvements at Chelmsford's notorious Army and Navy roundabout will start next month. Work to create an additional lane along Parkway between the busy junction and the Odeon...
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