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World's smallest monkeys born at South Woodham Ferrers zoo
A ZOO in South Woodham Ferrers is celebrating the arrival of two of the world's smallest monkeys.The Eastern Pygmy Marmoset twins were born at Tropical Wings earlier two-and-a-half-weeks ago and are...
View ArticleUltima Interiors to take on out-of-work youngsters in Braintree
A FURNITURE firm's new showroom will be staffed entirely by out-of-work youngsters in a bid to give the county's unemployed a shot at a sales career.Ultima Interiors, based in Chelmsford, is expanding...
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Fears for rural districts as Braintree councillors face the axe
BRAINTREE could lose as many as 11 councillors in a radical shake-up of the authority's boundaries.The Local Government Boundary Commission for England published its final recommendations for changing...
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Chelmsford ducks 'were wanted by restaurants for food'
Animal charities who dashed to Norton Field Farm to rescue ducks given away by a debt-hit farmer claimed they clashed with restaurateurs who wanted them for food. Some 3,000 were given away last...
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Michael Ekwue charged with dealing and possessing heroin and cocaine in...
A SECURITY guard is due in court today (August 6) after being charged with dealing and possessing heroin and cocaine in Chelmsford.Michael Ekwue, 29, was arrested on Monday (August 4) after police...
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The Inbetweeners 2: What you need to know as the boys hit the big screen again
The much anticipated Inbetweeners 2 is out at cinemas tonight for the second time, to the relief of its loyal fans.The second film sees Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head to Australia, "the sex capital of...
View ArticleThe Great British Bake-Off on BBC One: Hit series returns with youngest and...
While the nation has been eagerly awaiting the return of Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry to the screens as The Great British Bake-Off returns to BBC One, one new contestant is also looking to make...
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Keith Wilson with selection headache ahead of Heybridge Swifts opener
KEITH Wilson admitted he has got some tough decisions to make ahead of Heybridge Swifts' Ryman One North opener on Saturday. Swifts travel to Soham Town Rangers to kick-off their campaign this weekend...
View ArticleNik Nak's Weekly Teaser — 6th August, 2014: The War
This week marks the 100th anniversary of the First World War. Lest we forget … Q1)World War 1 started a century ago, this week. When which European country was invaded?Q2)That country was invaded...
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Chelmsford firm's sensors used as Rosetta probe reaches deep space comet
Chelmsford technology firm e2v has become part of history after its imaging sensors on European spacecraft Rosetta reached their destination - a deep space comet. The probe is now within the orbit of...
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Maldon kebab house faces £60k fine after illegal worker raid
Three suspected illegal workers have been arrested after a raid on a kebab house in Maldon. Officers detained three Turkish men, aged 20, 22, and 43 after intelligence led them to Maldon King Kebab...
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Braintree Town's attacking force impresses skipper Davis
KENNY DAVIS believes that Braintree Town can be an attacking force in the Conference Premier this season.With the additions of Dan Walker and Charlie Strutton, the Iron have added some much-needed...
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New manager Bertie Brayley is ready to steady Burnham Ramblers
BURNHAM Ramblers' new boss Bertie Brayley believes stability is the key after a turbulent pre-season.Two managers have come and gone over the summer, with Keith Wilson moving to Heybridge Swifts and...
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Commonwealth Games: Tour de France disappointment spurred Dowsett to gold
AFTER a turbulent year of illness and disappointment, Chelmsford cyclist Alex Dowsett can finally celebrate after winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal.The 25-year-old admitted that he felt he had a...
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Arsenal ready to snap up Manchester City defender
ARSENAL are ready to swoop for Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic after he was put up for sale by the club. The 21-year-old Serbian is surplus to requirements at Eastlands and Gunners boss Arsene...
View ArticleWorld Cup star would listen to Spurs offer
PSV'S Dutch winger Memphis Depay would be open to a move to Spurs according to newspapers reports in Holland. The 20-year-old, who scored twice for his country at the World Cup, is willing to listen to...
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Police investigating after man slaps Colchester schoolgirl's bottom
Police are trying to trace a boy pictured in CCTV after a 17-year-old schoolgirl had her bottom slapped.The Colchester girl was walking through the underpass in Crouch Street, near Balkerne Hill,...
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Met Office: Severe weather warning for Essex on Friday
A severe weather warning has been issued for Essex on Friday (August 8) for heavy rain, thunder and possible travel disruptions as a result. Met Office forecasters say much of eastern and south eastern...
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Bocking End partially blocked after accident involving a lorry
A BRAINTREE Road was partially blocked this evening after an accident involving a lorry.The crash happened at around 5.30pm in Bocking End outside the Argos store near Panfield Lane.Traffic could not...
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Jack Rodwell signs for Sunderland FC.
Manchester City's Jack Rodwell has completed a move from the Manchester side to Sunderland.The English midfielder has signed an undisclosed fee of around £10 million for a 5-year deal. This deal ends...
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