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Stories for 24 November 2004

Basildon,Echo,Essex Sport

Bowls: Opposition bowled over by Barry

Barry Merchant has been in unbeatable form for Pitsea and Vange's Royal British Legion bowls club, stamping his authority on both the local and regional scene.  more...

Netball: Schools march on in finals

South-East Essex will have two representatives competing in the under-14 age group when the East of England regional netball finals are staged in Bedford on January 22 next year.  more...

Football: Prior to play through pain barrier

Southend United defender Spencer Prior is ready to play through the pain to help the Shrimpers push for promotion.  more...

Boxing: Hunt wants to cut out errors

English lightweight champion Danny Hunt is determined to learn from his mistakes against title challenger Lee Meager.  more...

Fishing: Steve transforms into ghost hunter

Steve Smith has been involved in more big game hunting at Basildon's Aquatels venue.  more...

Chelmsford,Essex News

Chelmsford: Ten arrested in burglary crackdown

A police operation to catch Chelmsford burglars has seen 10 arrests and a reduction in offences.   more...

Essex Business

Essex: Survey reveals level of crime against small firms

More than half of small businesses in Essex have been the victims of crime, according to a new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).   more...

Colchester: The paperwork-busters

A firm which aims to help small businesses improve their administrative efficiency has been launched by a Colchester couple.   more...

Eveninggazette News

Maldon: Parking charges to rise

Motorists could soon be faced with handing over more cash to leave their vehicles in Maldon Council's car parks.   more...

Countywide: New crime-fighting boost for county

Essex received a boost today following the allocation of 41 new community support officers (CSOs), who will work with police to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in com- munities.   more...

Braintree: School wins caring award

A school has been presented with an award after being highlighted by Essex County Council for special praise.   more...

Colchester: Cancer unit: it's victory

People power has seen Colchester win a shock victory in its bid for a specialist cancer unit.   more...

North Essex: Taking safety message to clubbers

Police are taking the safety message straight to the people they are trying to target.   more...

Chelmsford: Bomb disposal unit in park

A cache of ammunition - thought to have been buried at the end of the Second World War - has been unearthed at a tourist attraction.   more...

Colchester: Bus users let down, says group

A pressure group has claimed that bus passengers were let down by the organisers of a celebration to kick off Christmas in Colchester.   more...

St Osyth: Call to stop speeding

Residents are calling for action to stop speeding traffic in their village before someone is hurt.   more...

Braintree: Speeding drivers to be curbed by cameras

Motorists speeding along the new A120 have been urged to slow down.   more...

North Essex: Robbers threaten store staff

Robbers armed with bolt-cutters and a hammer threatened to harm shop staff during a raid in a north Essex village.   more...

Mid Essex: Health Trust admits overspend

The health Trust which covers GPs' surgeries in Braintree and Witham could be almost 3.5 million pounds in the red, official figures have shown.   more...

Chelmsford: Travel centre is just the ticket

A one-off information centre has opened in Chelmsford.   more...

Tendring: Pay us all fairly, care homes say

Care homes in Tendring are demanding a fairer deal in the cash they receive for providing residential and nursing services.   more...

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Frinton: Friends find student dead

Tributes have been paid to a Frinton student who was found dead in her university digs.   more...

Maldon: Retail park plans refused again

Controversial plans for a major retail park in Maldon have been given the thumbs-down by town councillors for the fourth time.   more...

Braintree: Belongings plea in rape inquiry

Detectives investigating an alleged rape have renewed an appeal for a girl's belongings to be found.   more...

Harwich: Pupils barred from Queen visit

Outraged parents say they are disgusted that a headteacher will meet the Queen - while pupils are banned from seeing her.   more...

Colchester: Jack and Tilly ready for royal occasion

Two youngsters are looking forward to their special role when the Queen pays her second visit to Essex University.   more...

Braintree: Pupils get a taste of Italy

Youngsters got a pizza the action when they visited an Italian restaurant for some festive culinary tips.   more...

Colchester: Medics fought to save Carl after fall

A young man who died after falling from a roof on to scaffolding at a building site in Colchester has been named.   more...

Clacton: Have-a-go heroes praised by police

Two estate agents were hailed as heroes after rushing to help when two raiders robbed Great Clacton post office.   more...

Eveninggazette Sport

Hockey: Clacton 2-0 Colchester II (East Men's League Division Four SE)

Clacton leapfrogged their visitors into second spot after this impressive win.   more...

Soccer: Harefield United 3-1 Clacton Town (FA Vase second round replay)

Clacton chief Alan Dilloway admitted his depleted, weary squad were soundly beaten after bowing out of the Vase at Harefield.   more...

Soccer: Cup tonic for jubilant Parky

Colchester United's 4-1 FA Cup triumph over Mansfield Town was just what the doctor ordered for manager Phil Parkinson.   more...

Soccer: Colchester United 4-1 Mansfield Town (FA Cup first round replay)

Colchester United were able to celebrate their first win since they beat Port Vale 2-1 at the start of October.   more...

Darts: Essex duo plot title bid

As Phil Taylor triumphed over Andy Fordham in the PDC versus BDO showdown at Purfleet's Circus Tavern, Witham's Colin Lloyd and Chelmsford's Rod Harrington were preparing for a personal target of their own - the plan to capture a second world title.   more...

Thurrock News

Spanish solution to GP problem

FIVE Spanish doctors are set to set up practice in Thurrock.  more...

Thurrock Sport

Trophy dates for trio

EAST Thurrock face their biggest challenge of the season on Saturday.  more...

  
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