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MALDON: Mud race swamped with entries

THE annual Maldon mud race is proving to be more popular than ever as record number of entries have been received.

The Maldon Mud Race Committee, have this week announced they have reached capacity two weeks ahead of the closing date - despite increasing places from 180 to 250.

The event is being held on Sunday January 4 at...

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THAMES ESTUARY: Bird site is too vital to lose

BIRD lovers have hit out at plans to build a new airport by the Thames Estuary by identifying the area as one of the UK's most important waterbird sites. A report issued by a number of...

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CHELMSFORD: Jury finds "serial fantasist" guilty of conspiracy charge

A WOMAN described as a "serial fantasist" who spun a web of lies was today found guilty of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Michaela Britton, 40, of Waterson Vale, Chelmsford,...

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BASILDON: Families flooded out

A HUGE water leak has flooded three residential flats. Fire crews were called to the high pressure leak of a water mains just after 1pm today (Thursday, November 20) but have failed to stem...

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ROMFORD: Police hunt schoolgirl's sex attacker

A 15-YEAR-OLD girl was sexually assaulted on her way to school in Romford on Wednesday, November 19. The girl was walking along Redruth Road when a man got out of his car and started walking...

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WICKFORD: Archaeologists find Stone Age human remains

WICKFORD: Archaeologists find Stone Age human remains

HUMAN remains have been discovered during excavations of a Stone Age settlement. Archaeologists unearthed five burial pits containing...

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CHELMSFORD: Parents' tribute to 'perfect' son

THE parents of a teenager who tragically collapsed and died during a cross country race in a Chelmsford park have paid tribute to their "loving and perfect" son. Jack Sheriff, 17, from...

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CHELMSFORD: Warehouse damaged by pallet fire

PALLETS piled up next to an Essex warehouse were set alight for the second time in a week. During the second blaze, started at 8.25pm yesterday, Wednesday, the fire damaged part of a...

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THAXTED: Waste site firm fined £171,000

AN ILLEGAL waste site in Essex broke the law for almost a year despite warnings and guidance from the Environment Agency, Witham Magistrates' were told. Haigh Contracts Ltd pleaded guilty on...

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BRENTWOOD: Sex secrets of suburbia

Photo illustration by Anna Faltermeier - posed by models.

MEN headed to a secret sex party at a rural mansion this week – next door to Lord Petre's family seat, the Gazette can reveal....

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KELVEDON: Villagers' fears over A12 rat run

MAJOR roadworks on the A12 could turn a village high street into a rat-run for motorists trying to escape delays, say worried residents. The £6.74million major maintenance scheme to...

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Essex clubs are up for the cup

WEMBLEY BECKONS: Chelmsford City's Kevin James tussles with Bath City's Chris Holland at Melbourne last Saturday which the home side lost 2-3. City take on Blue Square South rivals Hayes & Yeading in the FA Trophy this week, while Bath entertain East Thurrock in the same competition.

FIVE Essex non-league clubs set off on the cup trail to Wembley this weekend with matches scheduled in the FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round where each club stands to win £4,000 in prize money.

There's increased money on offer through subsequent rounds culminating with a £50,000 pay day cheque for the eventual winners at Wembley on May...

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WITHAM: New boss targets survival

PERFECT START: New Witham Town manager Danny Greaves won his first match in charge and his side managed to keep a clean sheet.

WITHAM Town's new manager Danny Greaves' sole aim is to stop the club being relegated from the Ryman League Division One North. "It...

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Maldon: Town discover star of future

MALDON Town manager Stuart Nethercott believes the club has unearthed a star of the future in 17-year-old winger Joe Collins. The teenager shone in Saturday's 3-1 Ryman League Division One...

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HEYBRIDGE: Swifts aim for FA Trophy win

SUSPENDED: Heybridge Swifts' Mitchell Nelson (left) will miss one game after picking up two yellow cards against Dover Athletic on Saturday.

HEYBRIDGE Swifts players will definitely be 'up for the cup' this Saturday. For Swifts take a break from Ryman League Premier Division...

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CHELMSFORD: King dreams of Wembley final

CONFIDENT: City boss   Jeff King.

CHELMSFORD City hit the FA Trophy trail this weekend with manager Jeff King desperate to see his side make the final at Wembley. King...

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Brand new craze

Brand new craze

RADIO reprobate Russell Brand has been up to his old tricks by claiming he has become obsessed with a new sex craze.

The Grays comic told the Daily Star he has become a fan of Air Sex – a Japanese pastime which is described as air guitar for perverts and involves fully-clothed men simulating sex with an imaginary partner.

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Kara to open ice rink

Kara to open ice rink

EASTENDERS favourite Kara Tointon will glide into Basildon on Saturday as she helps open this year's outdoor ice rink at Festival Leisu...

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JAMIE TO SET UP NEW RESTAURANT

NEW EATERY: Oliver will be opening a Jamie's Italian in Canary Wharf

YOU'D think Essex chef Jamie Oliver might have enough on his plate already, but this week he's announced he is to open a new restaurant...

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Essex girl Lisa thought her dancing time was up

Strictly survivor: Lisa Snowdon

Essex girl Lisa Snowdon has admitted she thought she would be voted off Strictly Come Dancing at the weekend. The model and presenter,...

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Essex artist Perry's work in postcard sale

Grayson Perry, as Claire, in Chelmsford High Street

Essex potter Grayson Perry is among the artists who've contributed to this year's Secret Postcard sale at London's Royal College of...

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Lindsay: From LA to Essex

Hollywood meets Essex: Lindsay Lohan leaving Faces nightclub, Essex

You're a Hollywood A-lister, a renowned party girl and a paparazzi favourite – so where do you head when you're in England? Why,...

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Dame Helen's views on rape juries cause fury

Causing controversy: Dame Helen Mirren

Essex actress Dame Helen Mirren has sparked controversy by claiming that female jurors in rape cases were more likely to think that the...

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Russell Brand wants you to impersonate him

Russell Brand: Can you impersonate him?

Fans of Essex bad boy comedian Russell Brand have a chance to get a personal message from him - if they can impersonate him. To reward...

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Gavin & Stacey stars in Essex tomorrow

Ruth Jones (left) and James Corden (right) are coming to Lakeside

Gavin & Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones are in Essex tomorrow (Saturday) for a book signing. The stars of the hugely succe...

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