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Broken bird-scarer drives peaceful Hook End to distraction
CONSTANT banging in the usually peaceful village of Hook End drove residents to distraction after a farmer's bird-scarer went on the blink."It's like a war zone", "it's like living on the outskirts of...
View ArticleFun times at Tropical Wings as Big Bugs come out to play
THIS half-term the exotic creatures at Tropical Wings Zoo in Essex have been delighting children across the county with their weird and wonderful ways.Little ones have been getting up close and...
View ArticleLive grenade found in Admirals Park
ESSEX Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in Admirals Park, in Chelmsford, on Thursday 21 February 2013 after an unexploded hand grenade was found on the grass...
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Chelmsford Chieftains romp to 12-0 victory as Raiders face defeat
A CONVINCING 12-0 win for the Chieftains on Sunday night saw them return to the top of the division as fierce rivals Romford Raiders slipped to a 7-5 home defeat to fifth-placed Invicta Dynamos.Julius...
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Brentwood gallery owner targeted by Banksy art fraudster
ART dealer John Brandler has spent 30 years buying and selling some of the most fashionable work in the world and regards himself as one of the shrewdest dealers in the business.So when the bad news...
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Essex Leopards target Trophy triumph over Tees Valley Mohawks
ESSEX Leopards will look to collect their fourth piece of silverware in 13 months when they face Tees Valley Mohawks in the National Trophy Final today.Having won the treble last season, the Big Cats...
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Training scheme gives teens freedom to travel at last
A 17-YEAR-OLD has been given his first taste of independence thanks to a travel training scheme for young people who have never been anywhere on their own.Daniel Pollock, from Collier Row, is one of...
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Artist's orders delight after Davina McCall tweets praise for work
A TEACHER and part-time artist received 1,500 hits to her website in just two hours after TV presenter Davina McCall endorsed her work on Twitter.Sarah Yewman, 40, of Springfield Road, Chelmsford, has...
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Asylum set to provide refuge for Chelmsford's lovers of live music
FANS of live music were celebrating this week as work started on Chelmsford's newest venue.With the closure of Hooga in Victoria Road last month, many gig-goers were pessimistic about the live music...
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Ducks back on haunted pond on Thriftwood Estate in Brentwood
A PAIR of devoted ducks have returned to a haunted community pond thanks to the hard work of nearby residents.It has been about three years since waterfowl have been seen cruising up and down the...
View ArticleMajor drugs bust: five men in court
FIVE men will appear before Chelmsford magistrates on Saturday morning after a major operation crack down on class A drug supply in Essex. Police seized more than five kilos of substances, believed to...
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Appeal for missing Romford woman
THE family of a woman who has been missing since Friday afternoon are becoming increasingly concerned. Sharifah Winnett, aged 32, who suffers from depression, was last seen at about 1pm on February 22...
View ArticleEssex men charged with football racist incidents
SIX men from Essex have been charged over alleged football related racist incidents.Following an operation by Newham Police, six men identified as sitting in the West Ham section of the Boleyn Ground...
View ArticleWoman sexually assaulted at bus stop
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted at a bus stop in Basildon.The woman in her early 20s was very shocked after the incident in Durham Road, close to the junction...
View ArticleDo you recognise this man?
POLICE have issued a CCTV photo of a man wanted for questioning in connection with a theft of items from the Co Operative store in St Peter's Terrace, Wickford, at 3.45pm on February 14. Anyone who...
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Do you recognise this man?
POLICE have issued a CCTV photo of a man wanted for questioning in connection with a theft of items from the Co Operative store in St Peter's Terrace, Wickford, at 3.45pm on February 14. Anyone who...
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Wood thrown from footbridge
A DRIVER was made to swerve when a piece of wood was dropped from a footbridge over the A120.The woman thought she saw a child or youth drop the small item around 2:30pm on February 23 near the B1417...
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Over 40% of incapacity claimants in Brentwood are 'fit to work'
MORE than 40 per cent of incapacity benefit claimants in the borough are actually fit to work, new figures have revealed.A total of 42 per cent of claimants have been reassessed as fit for work,...
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Slow broadband an issue for Brentwood charity that recycles PCs
A CHARITY in Hutton that helps people in need to get back on their feet is struggling to operate because of the speed of its broadband service.The Lighthouse Project, which is based at the industrial...
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Education minister commends Beauchamps High School in Wickford
A WICKFORD secondary school is one of the top 100 improving schools in the UK following strong exam results and a glowing Ofsted report.Beauchamps High School made the list after the progress of its...
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