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Brentwood rapist's prison term is deemed 'not excessive'
A BRENTWOOD sex attacker who kidnapped a woman and raped her in the grounds of a disused hospital has failed to convince judges that his nine-year jail term was over the top.Billy James Bennett, from...
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Craig Edwards stunned by late equaliser from Tonbridge Angels
FOOTBALL'S a cruel game and doesn't Craig Edwards know it after Tonbridge Angels struck with the last kick on Monday.Billericay Town were seconds from making it the perfect Easter – they beat Hayes and...
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Police appeal after fatal M25 collision
A lorry driver arrested after a fatal multi-vehicle collision on the M25 near Aveley yesterday afternoon has been released without charge. The 43-year-old, originally from Poland, was detained after...
View ArticleMotorcyclist dies after Southend collision
A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a streetlight in Southend. Police said his silver Suzuki motorcycle came off the road in Fossetts Way at around 7pm yesterday (Tuesday), colliding with...
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£20,000 reward into Romford murder
A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered following the murder of a Lithuanian man in Romford.The Metropolitan Police Service is now offering up to £20,000 for information leading to the...
View ArticleMan arrested after chicken robbery in Southend
A man was attacked and his hot chicken stolen during a robbery in Southend in the early hours of yesterday morning. The victim was assaulted at around 1.20am in Priory Avenue. PC Simon Laurie of...
View ArticleMan treated following Ongar trailer fire
A MAN was given oxygen by firefighters called to a blaze in a trailer in Stanford Rivers this morning.Two Brentwood crews were called to Hop Gardens in School Road at about 10.15am and took 45 minutes...
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Searle calls on Chelmsford City fans to unite
Chelmsford City goalkeeper Stuart Searle has called on supporters to "sing from the same song sheet" as the season draws to a close. The City stopper pleaded with fans to stick together in a post on a...
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Ongar man to stand trial over alleged murder of 'Billyboy' Martindale
The trial of a man accused of murdering the ex-gangster William 'Billyboy' Martindale is due to start April 29, at Chelmsford Crown Court.Paul Groves, 33, of Queensway, Ongar, is also charged with...
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Cook ready kick-start Essex's season
ENGLAND Test captain Alastair Cook believes he has a big role to play in his early-season appearances for Essex, writes Sam Balls. The Three Lions opener is available for selection for Essex's first...
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Update: M25 collision victims in stable condition
AN investigation is still under way into the fatal road collision in which a pensioner died and his son was seriously injured. Four lorries and six cars were involved in the crash, which occurred at...
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Detectives need help with Chelmsford burglary suspect
Detectives are hunting for thieves who stole the keys to an Audi and caused £500 worth of damage when they broke into a Chelmsford house.And now the investigators have released an efit of one of the...
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Brentwood nightspots could face levy to pay for policing
Pubs and clubs in Brentwood may be asked to pay for policing in the town centre.Late-night levies – an annual fee charged to licensed premises – is one of three powers that Brentwood Borough Council...
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Chelmsford family's devastation after caravan theft
A FAMILY are devastated after their holiday-ready caravan, containing six years of memories, was stolen from their driveway just 24 hours before their departure.Thieves towed away the 24ft-long white...
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Members of the Hunt Saboteurs Association make assault claims
PROTESTERS attempting to film a fox hunt claim they were attacked with sticks, kicked in the head, and had their camera equipment destroyed.James Kapteanoc, 54, a veteran member of the Hunt Saboteurs...
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Chelmsford BAE Systems cyclists raise thousands for wounded soldiers
BAE SYSTEMS Chelmsford employees are celebrating after their 55 mile charity bike ride raised £3,090 for the Royal British Legion's recovery centre for wounded soldiers.The money raised will go towards...
View ArticleAlastair Cook keen to get off to a flying start for Essex
ENGLAND Test captain Alastair Cook believes he has a big role to play in his early-season appearances for Essex, writes Sam Balls.The Three Lions opener is available for selection for Essex's first two...
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Approval granted to turn Rettendon pub into equestrian centre
CONTROVERSIAL plans to transform a disused pub into an equestrian centre were given the go-ahead on Tuesday evening.The proposals will see the derelict Wheatsheaf in Rettendon turned into a riding...
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Jailed South Woodham Ferrers jeweller told to pay up or face prison
A CROOKED jeweller has been told to pay a quarter of a million pounds or face another three and a half years in jail.Alexandros Kyriacou, 47, was jailed for three years in 2010 for a £250,000 tax fraud...
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Maldon Carnival's first Easter egg hunt 'a great success'
NEARLY 200 children braved the cold weather to hunt out chocolate eggs for Maldon Carnival's first ever Easter Egg Hunt.The event took place at Promenade Park, Maldon, and children were asked to find...
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