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Promise of action on pothole repairs on the roads of Essex
CHURCH Road in Mountnessing must be high up on Essex County Council's pothole fixing priority list, according to a former teacher who says the road is a deathtrap.Heavy lorries have damaged the surface...
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Chronicle reunites two old friends who fell out 50 years ago
WHEN Joan Woodhouse plucked up the courage to send an old photograph to her former bridesmaid in a bid to rekindle their friendship after a disagreement almost 50 years ago, she got the wrong address...
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Braintree's BMX riders on top form at Chicksands Bike Park
BRAINTREE'S BMX riders were on top form at Chicksands Bike Park for the latest round of the Winter Series.The racing got underway with the Rippers class for the 10-13 year-olds and the A final was won...
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Former Chelmsford council officer to stand trial for theft and fraud
A FORMER council officer who is accused of stealing nearly £400,000 of taxpayers' money is to stand trial in the summer.David Archer, 54, of Cheviot Drive, Chelmsford, pleaded not guilty to four...
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Victim tells judge how rape by Kelvedon Hatch man changed her life
A WOMAN who was kidnapped and raped by a man from Kelvedon Hatch has told the nation's top judge how her life has "changed dramatically" as a result of her ordeal.The victim, who cannot be named for...
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Muslim cleric ordered to pay back thousands of pounds
A Muslim cleric has been ordered to pay back thousands of pounds to sponsors of a new mosque he never intended to build.Imam Miah Rahman promised to use the cash to build the place of worship in...
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Billericay farm's Christ-like scarecrow destroyed in suspected arson
A 20 FOOT tall scarecrow affixed to a massive wooden cross which caused outrage among Christians in Billericay has been burned down.The giant scarecrow in a "Messianic" pose was destroyed in flames...
View ArticleBraintree Town vs Luton: Change not on agenda for Devonshire
Braintree boss Alan Devonshire could name an unchanged side when his team play host to play-off hopefuls Luton.The Iron recorded a shock 2-0 win over Grimsby last time out and Devonshire will be...
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'Simples' to fall in love with new attractions at Ashlyns Farm
HOW do you boost tourism in North Weald?Why, it's "simples" – you introduce three meerkats.Ashlyns Farm's newest additions, Sid and Nancy, named by one of the volunteers who is a fan of the Sex...
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Motorists angry at William Hunter Way car park charges
MOTORISTS are angry that they must now fork out for a minimum of two hours' parking at Brentwood's William Hunter Way car park – regardless of how long they wish to stay.Those who live in the town are...
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Bereavement room opens at Queen's Hospital in Romford
A BEREAVEMENT suite inspired by a mother who lost her baby has opened in Romford to help parents who have to go through the tragedy of losing a child.The Snowdrop Suite at Queen's Hospital, in Rom...
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Young filmmakers from Springfield to get red carpet treatment
TEN schoolchildren are off to an Oscar-style party in London next month after their movie was shortlisted in a competition judged by Hobbit star Martin Freeman and Matt Smith of Doctor Who fame.The...
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Awards to recognise the brightest and best in Essex tourism
THE travel and tourism industry in Essex is worth an astounding £3 billion – and with Chelmsford's recent rise to city status and new flight routes to and from Stansted and Southend Airports, that...
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Charlotte takes on London Marathon challenge for cancer charity
A SCHOOLGIRL from Hutton who battled cancer at the age of 12 is running the London Marathon to support other children with the disease.Charlotte Cox was settling in with new friends at St Martin's...
View ArticleRomford fire blanks
AT A freezing cold Ship Lane, two evenly matched teams fought out a stalemate that was not short of attacking football.Neither side were able to find the breakthrough, although Paul Clayton did have...
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Ladies are slaughtered
A HAT-TRICK from Enfield Town's Regan Coleman, plus braces in either half by Holly Brandon and Katie Wilding, inflicted a 7-1 defeat on Brentwood Town Ladies at the QEII Stadium.The match was in its...
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Misfiring Brentwood fight back for victory
BRENTWOOD climbed up to fifth in the table despite a sloppy performance against bottom-placed Rochford.The visitors kicked off down the slope on a sticky surface following the recent snow and rain, and...
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Blues pay the penalty with late heartbreak
THERE was a dramatic finale at New Lodge as struggling Billericay Town lost 3-2 against Bromley.New skipper Glenn Poole looked to have earned the Blues a point with his 90th-minute leveller, but deep...
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Small medal haul for Havering
THERE was a small haul of two medals, one gold, one bronze and a top-four finish from the small contingent of five Havering Mayesbrook club athletes taking part at the weekend's National Indoor...
View ArticleTenacious Fire hit Scorpions
YOUTH BASKETBALL: Mountune's Brentwood Fire U15 boys thrashed Stevenage Scorpions.The game started well, with Brentwood Fire playing some great offence and defence throughout the first quarter.After a...
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