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Maldon woman: 'A year ago I had a broken back, now I win triathlons'
ONE year ago Jackie Stretton was lying in hospital in a drug-induced coma with a broken back after her car was hit in a 100mph police chase.Today she is training, competing and winning professional...
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Billericay Town boss Craig Edwards asks team to call on last season's spirit
BILLERICAY Town manager Craig Edwards wants his side to call on the spirit of last season as they enter the final stages of their battle to stay in Blue Square Bet South.The Blues saw another game...
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North Weald Islamic interfaith group says: 'We're not terrorists'
AN ISLAMIC interfaith group has called on the people of North Weald to show tolerance to Islam and think of Muslims as peaceful people.The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community held an exhibition at North Weald...
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Jack Straw returns to Essex roots on visit to Helena Romanes School
REGULARLY visiting his mum in the county, Jack Straw admits he easily falls back into being "Essex".Having grown up in Epping Forest, the politician was an obvious choice to join this year's Essex Book...
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Essex warm up for coming cricket season in freezing conditions
ESSEX's pre-season preparations have been hindered after the snow caused their two-day friendly with Worcestershire to be called off.Last week's clash with Middlesex could hardly be described as a...
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Woman with cancer desperately seeks her missing cat in Billericay
AS his partner battles cancer in hospital, Jim Wakeling is desperately hoping her missing cat will show up and provide a welcome boost to her morale.Sylvia Manning, 54, went into Basildon Hospital with...
View ArticleBillericay end winless run in style
Billericay Town closed the gap to the Blue Square Bet South safety zone after a 4-1 win over Hayes & Yeading. The Blues had won just one game in their last 11 - and none in their last four - but...
View ArticleChelmsford City beaten by leaders
It was a far from good Friday as Chelmsford City were beaten 3-0 by Blue Square Bet South leaders Welling. The Clarets had a nightmare opening as skipper Kenny Clark was sent off after just three...
View ArticleTwo trapped following seven-vehicle pile-up
A man and woman trapped following a seven-vehicle crash on the M25 were rescued by firefighters on Easter Sunday morning.Three crews from Brentwood and Loughton were called to the incident, between...
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Cassie the Staffie debunks breed myths to help Brentwood kids
A FOUR-LEGGED friend is helping youngsters in Brentwood feel at ease with dogs – although her breed is often associated with less amiable behaviour.Cassie, a nine-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier,...
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Essex cyclists Ian Stannard and Alex Dowsett clocking up the miles
ESSEX'S top pair of professional racing cyclists, Chelmsford-born Ian Stannard (Team Sky) and Great Baddow's Alex Dowsett (Movistar Team), have been clocking up the miles in recent weeks, and in doing...
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Muslim group's search for Brentwood mosque is back on
A MUSLIM group which battled to retrieve thousands of pounds pledged for a mosque in Brentwood could soon launch a renewed bid to find a permanent home.The modest community of Brentwood Muslims were...
View ArticleBrentwood man has ear bitten off in William Hunter Way street attack
A MAN has had part of his ear bitten off in a fight close to Eclipse nightclub.The 19-year-old is believed to have lost the top third of one of his ears in a fight involving several attackers in the...
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Brentwood man has ear bitten off in William Hunter Way street attack
A MAN has had part of his ear bitten off in a fight close to Eclipse nightclub.The 19-year-old is believed to have lost the top third of one of his ears in a fight involving several attackers in the...
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Man carried on bonnet for 300 metres in Billericay high street hit and run
A 27-year-old man was carried on the bonnet of a car for 300 metres after it collided with him on Billericay high street.The man from Billericay was attempting to hail a mini-bus style cab from outside...
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Last-gasp strike sees Tonbridge Angels snatch draw against Billericay
Only time will tell just how important David Ijaha's last-gasp goal proves to be in the Conference South relegation scrap, as he rescued a 1-1 draw for Tonbridge Angels against Billericay Town. It is...
View ArticleChelmsford City slump to defeat
Chelmsford City were made to pay for an early missed penalty as they slumped to a second 3-0 defeat in four days. Having been beaten at leaders Welling United on Friday, the Clarets returned to face...
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Pygmy hedgehogs all the rage in Brentwood
SOFT and furry they might not be but there is no shortage of cuteness when it comes to the latest in miniature pets.About 30 pygmy hedgehogs went head to head in a competition that attracted visitors...
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Aspiring young performers get boost as stage school comes to Billericay
ASPIRING young dancers, singers and actors can now take classes with a new performing arts school.Helen Arber, 31, is bringing her musical theatre academy to Billericay.Students will learn routines and...
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Felsted savour a day in the limelight at Twickenham
DIRECTOR of rugby Andrew Le Chevalier insisted Felsted's rugby teams still felt like winners, despite two narrow defeats on the hallowed turf of Twickenham.The Essex school made history by getting both...
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