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• Adidas logo threat to fire union

  Sportswear giant Adidas has rapped Essex firemen after footballer Ian Wright's public show of support for them during the strike. read more

• Rescue crew braves storm to fix South Ockenden roof

  Firefighters braved a fierce electrical storm to help repair a roof which was struck by lightning. read more

• Rock and pop choir's charity concert

  Rock and pop choir Choirwood are giving a concert in aid of Farleigh Hospice, Chelmsford, at the town's Civic Theatre. read more

• Three cheers! Our boss is back

  He's back! read more

• Constable painting cash set to fund church work

  The £60,000 proceeds of a John Constable painting sold by Feering Church will go towards vital restoration work. read more

• Soccer: Rookie team - and Witham still draw

  Due to injuries and suspensions, Witham were forced to make many changes, so it was a young and inexperienced side that took to the field for Saturday's Ryman League Division Two match at Spa Road. read more

• Water quality boost bring Blue Flag hope

  Tourist beaches along the Tendring coastline could soon be flying the coveted European Blue Flag over its beaches. read more

• Yes to relief road

  Plans for a major new road and up to 700 houses in north Colchester have been give the green light by a Government inspector. read more

• "Our dad not a bad dad" says Piccolo son

  The son of suspected murderer John Piccolo has paid tribute to his father whom he described as a fighter who had a zest for life. read more

• The mural now on show at Platform Two....

  Some rail commuters have had their daily journey to work turned into an art form. read more

• Laura, 5, needs a computer to help with her schoolwork

  A family are hoping to raise enough money to buy a computer for their five-year-old daughter, who has cerebral palsy. read more

• Class size ruling "unworkable" in Southend

  A Government ruling to reduce the size of primary school classes has been deemed "unworkable" in Southend. read more

• Film laser discs siezed in Wickford raids

  Police uncovered the UK's largest haul of its kind in hi-tech video equipment during two raids on Wickford homes. read more

• New junction hope for A12 at Colchester

  A new junction off the A12 could be built quicker than expected thanks to the Government's go-ahead for the northern approaches relief road. read more

• Inquest hears of man’s tragic death after bailiffs’ letter

  A 61-year-old Stisted man shot his two dogs and then himself after receiving a letter from the bailiffs about unpaid debts, an inquest heard at Chelmsford. read more

• £25,000 worth of bikes stolen in Braintree

  More than £25,000 worth of bicycles have been stolen from Braintree town centre in just nine months - and police today claimed most of them were easy pickings for thieves. read more

• Village Apple Fair a-peels to all

  It was a case of apples with everything at a village fair. read more

• Worldwide evangelist on Tiptree healing crusade

  A three-day healing crusade by worldwide evangelist Rev Melvin Banks will be held next month in Tiptree. read more

• Barbara Windsor backs cancer appeal

  This year sees Marie Curie Cancer Care mark its 50th anniversary and organisers are appealing for continuing support from the public to continue their work. read more

• Soccer: Dyer is one for the future says Taylor

  Former England manager Graham Taylor positively purred when he talked about Ipswich starlet Kieron Dyer. read more

On this day: Essex Archive