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David John launches a salon with a difference in Chelmsford
HAIRDRESSER, businessman, oyster farmer, racing pigeon master – there is not much David John cannot put his name to.But after over 20 years out of the hair industry, David has reclaimed the David John...
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Sainsbury's looks set to be rejected by planners
PLANNERS have recommended refusing permission for a new superstore in Braintree.District council officers say that a proposed 4,765sq m Sainsbury's supermarket on Broomhills Industrial Estate should be...
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Dad innocent of drowning tourist on booze cruise
AN INNOCENT man spent 18 weeks in Spanish prisons, was separated from his family for nine months, and waited seven years for justice to be served after being wrongly accused of killing a tourist nearly...
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Nightclub reveller is stabbed in the back in Chelmsford
A MAN was stabbed in the back in a "cowardly attack" outside a Chelmsford nightclub early on Sunday.The victim had been celebrating a friend's birthday at The Purple Lounge and was outside the...
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Big crowds in Billericay come to bid for heritage lottery grant
THE importance of heritage in Billericay was highlighted by the large turnout that welcomed representatives from the Heritage Lottery Fund.Several organisations took part in the event hosted by John...
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Chelmsford Chieftains beaten but still favourites
AFTER a disappointing defeat to title challengers Wightlink Raiders on Saturday night, the Chieftains returned to form against a poor Bracknell Hornets side on Sunday.A hat-trick from player-coach Gary...
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Residents in Maldon tell council they don't want a Tesco in town
RESIDENTS fiercely opposed to the arrival of supermarket giant Tesco in their town centre are appealing to district councillors to reject the plans once and for all.The application for a Tesco Express...
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Cheltenham Festival: Day Three results
A 50-1 stunner, Carrickboy kicked clear away with two to jump to win the 4pm Byrne Group Plate, in the hands of Liam Treadwell. Our racing editor Jonathan Herbert's choice Vino Griego ridden by Jamie...
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Charlie Pitcher breaks world record for his solo row across Atlantic
AN INTREPID adventurer has broken the world record for the second time after rowing solo across the Atlantic.Charlie Pitcher, 50, from Felstead, arrived at Port St Charles, Barbados, at 5.38pm GMT on...
View ArticleRobbery in Wickford
A MAN in Wickford has been robbed shortly after taking money out of a cash machine.The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 13, at around 8:20 am when the 41 year old man from Wickford was riding a...
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Essex Leopards continue their push for the runners-up spot
ESSEX Leopards continued their push for the runners-up spot in EBL Division One with a victory against Leeds Carnegie on Sunday.Robert Youngblood's team produced an excellent performance in the battle...
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Proud day for Allan Millam at Palace as he gets MBE
A DISABLED volunteer took the trip of a lifetime to collect his MBE from Buckingham Palace.Wheelchair-bound Allan Millam, 71, from Braintree has spent his working life supporting the community and...
View ArticleBubbles the greyhound is on track for recovery
A GREYHOUND left fighting for its life after running into a "concealed" barbed wire fence has survived its ordeal and is now on the road to recovery.Bubbles, a black, nine-year-old rescue dog, was...
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Damage to Sugar Hut brand forces nightclub owner to quit TOWIE
THE owner of Brentwood's Sugar Hut nightspot has quit TV's The Only Way Is Essex – and has vowed to focus on getting more locals back through the doors of his club.Mick Norcross, a regular since the...
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Idyllic Rettendon is a 'village at war' over equestrian centre plan
BENEATH the village of Rettendon's idyllic veneer lies a tale of High Court writs, allegations of council misconduct, police investigations and the first contested parish by-election in a generation.A...
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Developer of Essex solar power park denies consultation failure
THE developers behind plans for one of Britain's biggest solar power parks in the Essex countryside have rejected allegations that they failed to consult with the community.The bosses at Lightsource,...
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Stuart Searle back to boost Chelmsford City's play-off push
STUART SEARLE is hoping his return can coincide with a strong run of form to push Chelmsford City into the play-offs.The goalkeeper returned to the first-team fray at Staines last week after a month...
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Travellers 'astounded' at rail operator Greater Anglia's industry award
AN INDUSTRY award for Greater Anglia has left some rail users "gobsmacked".Franchise owner Abellio was named 'Train Operator of the Year' at the annual Rail Business Awards for 2012 for punctuality,...
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Cheltenham Festival: Gold Cup Day results
Strong favourite At Fishers Cross, ridden by AP McCoy, took the lead with one to jump to win the the 2.40 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle, the longest novice hurdles race of the Festival in emphatic...
View ArticleStockport County vs Braintree Town: Duo set for Hatters bows
Stockport boss Darije Kalezic will welcome new signings Kieran Charnock and Danny Schofield into his squad for Saturday's clash with Braintree.Rotherham winger Schofield and Fleetwood defender Charnock...
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