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Pilgrims Hatch broadcaster, musician and war hero dies
ONE of the country's oldest broadcasters, a cornet player and a decorated veteran of the Second World War has died suddenly at home – just hours before he was due to co-present one of his regular...
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New traveller site outside Crays Hill approved by Basildon council
A NEW traveller site just outside Crays Hill has been given the nod by Basildon Borough Council.The authority's cabinet has agreed to lease a site in Gardiners Lane South from the Homes and Communities...
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Brentwood complete fine double over Diss
DESPITE their team winning the home fixture against Diss 30-24 in October, Brentwood's supporters fully realised that matches away at Mackenders are always extremely difficult to win.There were two...
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Shenfield's girls on a high after superb qualification
GIRLS from Shenfield High School have qualified for the national finals of a football tournament.The under-12s side were already Brentwood District and Mid-Essex five a-side Football Champions, before...
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Alex Dowestt off to good start in the colours of Movistar
FORMER Glendene Cyle Club member Alex Dowsett started his 2013 season in the colours of the Spanish outfit Movistar Team at the Mallorca Challenge and topped his opening three races with a 13th place...
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Owner horrified after dog is 'maimed' in Weald Country Park
A GREYHOUND is fighting for its life after running into a "concealed" barbed wire fence.Nine-year-old rescue dog Bubbles suffered serious injuries while walking off the leash in Weald Country Park with...
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Denise Lewis opens Ursuline Convent High School sports hall
LOUD cheers greeted the arrival of Olympic athlete Denise Lewis at the school facility she had come to open.The entire Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School community packed into their new sports...
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Brentwood Town complete double over rivals Heybridge Swifts
THREE headed goals saw Brentwood edge this game at home on Saturday, a match in which both sides come from behind in a fluctuating second half.It was a league double for Brentwood over their Essex...
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Brentwood Cathedral advertises for new Pope
Worshippers at Brentwood Cathedral are being invited to express their interest in becoming the next Pope.A sign has appeared on a window at the building in Ingrave Road which reads: Wanted 1 x Pope...
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Rivals slam Brentwood Council Leader's "dangerous" budget speech
ANGRY politicians across Brentwood have joined forces to lash out at Conservative council leader Louise McKinlay's "forward-thinking" Town Hall budget speech last night.In a "tense" council chamber on...
View ArticleRape charge for 17-year-old from Ongar
A 17-year-old boy from Ongar has been charged with attempted rape.The boy, who is from the Ongar area, has been charged with attempting to rape a woman in her 30s in New Street, Chelmsford, on...
View ArticleMajor kebab manufacturer says his product is horsemeat free
THE country's biggest supplier of kebabs has reassured customers that his products only contain meat from lamb and beef.Peter Michaels, owner of Kismet Kebab, in Maldon Road, Latchingdon was speaking...
View ArticleWoman freed from car
A woman was been cut free from her car after it was involved in a crash on Tuesday evening.The accident happened in Great Warley Street, in Great Warley, at about 5.55pm after a two-car crash. Fire...
View ArticleID released of driver who died in fatal road crash on A414
THE DRIVER who was killed in a car crash on the A414, in Writtle, has been named as Matthew Parkinson. The 37-year-old, of Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, was driving along the A414 Ongar Road when his...
View ArticleBrentwood Council Leader hits back at budget criticism
TORY council leader, Louise McKinlay, has hit back at her political rivals, claiming they failed to offer up any "credible alternatives" to her three-year cost saving plan.In the aftermath of last...
View ArticleDrivers in Brentwood upset at new parking charges
ANGRY drivers from Brentwood have discovered that they no longer have a residents discount and must pay for a minimum of two hours to park their car in the William Hunters Way Car Park.Brentwood...
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Robert Youngblood savours his ace weekend for Leopards
A PERFECT weekend for Leopards saw them reach the National Trophy final and move up the EBL Division One table.A 92-84 victory at Hemel Storm on Saturday evening saw the Big Cats reach the final of the...
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Free Greater Anglia rail ticket scheme introduced for job seekers
TRAIN operator Greater Anglia has launched Job Track, a free rail ticket scheme for job seekers.The scheme helps the unemployed by offering them free train tickets to travel to job interviews.Once they...
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Brew's company as councillors make up over Warley Hill rallies
TWO councillors who had clashing campaigns to save Warley traders from Tesco have joined forces – following the Gazette front page.Last week this newspaper reported how both Tory councillor Will...
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Frozen river leads to changes to Essex Winter Series race
A MASSIVE 171 paddlers turned out at Chelmsford Canoe Club on Sunday to participate in the fifth race of the Essex Winter Series.Seventy-two of these were Chelmsford paddlers, who braved the...
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