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Students at Mayflower High School are continuing to build on links with a school in India which shares its name. read more
The women's awards at Basildon Golf Club's presentation evening were dominated by lady captain Eileen Prendergast, who won ten of the events. read more
Stamp duty is to be abolished on the sale of both domestic and commercial properties worth up to £150,000 in some of the country's most disadvantages areas, including some in Thurrock. read more
A parking dispute led a man to cause more than £3,000 damage to a car which was blocking his route. read more
Residents are split over an ambitious development plan in Colchester. read more
Sweeping reforms of Basildon Council were today revealed to thrust decision-making into the 21st century. read more
A tough new clampdown on Southend seafront cruisers is to be launched following a disturbing catalogue of intimidating incidents. read more
Some pupils have been refused bus passes because of a county council mix-up over catchment areas. read more
Eleven-year-old Charley Lewis had her dreams come true when she met chart-topping group S Club 7 for a TV show. read more
Neil Foster, one of English cricket's greatest strike bowlers, is returning to Essex. read more
A couple died following a road accident during a three-month holiday in Alicante, Spain, an inquest heard. read more
Green locals could soon be using environmentally friendly rubbish bags -- which degrade leaving no waste. read more
The National Motorboat Museum at Wat Tyler Park is to lose part of its name as it no longer fits a necessary criteria. read more
Negotiations between Thurrock Council and the Essex Magistrates' Court Committee may lead to courts remaining in Thurrock. read more
After a meeting at Jack Lobley school on Wednesday one of the parents said she was disgusted that the council had made the decision to close it without any consultation. read more
A towering economic performance by Brentwood-based construction company Countryside Properties has been hailed as a success story for the town. read more
Campaigners battling the proposed closure of Matching Green Primary School have this week signalled that they are prepared to take their fight to the High Court if necessary. read more
A university could pull the plug on its Thundersley campus because staff feel "under siege" from vandalism and intimidation. read more
A unified approach to dealing with the growing problem of abandoned cars across Essex is being sought by county councillors. read more
George Burley admitted Ipswich's Worthington Cup exit could be a 'blessing in disguise'. read more
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