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• Essex: Chemicals hazard at laundry

  An industrial laundry company, some of whose staff felt sick and had headaches after a chemical escaped, faces fines of more than £60,000. read more

• Harwich: Rail standstill after accident

  Train services were brought to a standstill when a lorry hit a barrier at Harwich International Port. read more

• Soccer: Finidi faces club or country dilema

  Club versus country confrontations are usually associated with managers angered at losing star internationals while they take part in far away tournaments. read more

• Tendring: Cash scheme for rural groups saved

  A crucial scheme which provides cash for rural communities in Tendring has been saved, it has been revealed. read more

• Colchester: 'Cruel rapist laughed at me'

  A young Colchester mum has spoken of her ordeal at the hands of a rapist who laughed as he attacked her. read more

• Rugby: Wyverns may quit league

  Rayleigh Wyverns officials today warned that their club could quit the Eastern Counties League if an appeal over docked points is unsuccessful. read more

• Essex: Business backs mail company

  Businesses in mid and north Essex have given Royal Mail the stamp of approval despite the upheaval faced by the industry. read more

• Basildon: Man attacked for his moped

  A 21-year-old was subjected to a violent ordeal when two men attempted to steal his moped. read more

• Golf: Ladies try solo Turkey Trot

  The ladies of Chelmsford Golf Club have completed their Christmas Turkey Trot but their competition is run as an individual event. read more

• Southend: Church could stay put, claims councillor

  Southend Airport could provide the extra safety zones it needs to comply with Civil Aviation Authority regulations without moving St Laurence Church, an Eastwood councillor has claimed. read more

• Soccer: Sutton United 3-1 Braintree Town (Ryman League Premier Division)

  Still unable to match their successful home League form when travelling, Braintree went down to a fourth away defeat on the trot when being soundly beaten at Gander Green Lane. read more

• Soccer: Rovers bid for top

  Great Wakering Rovers will take over the leadership of the Ryman League Second Division tonight if they can overcome lowly Hemel Hempstead away from home. read more

• Colchester: Call to save Jumbo

  A group dedicated to preserving Colchester's Jumbo water tower will tonight meet to discuss a controversial decision allowing the 110-ft Victorian tower to be turned into a home. read more

• Basildon: Forever Friends taken on

  A gang of soft and cuddly bears have moved into the heart of Basildon, thanks to local toy company Gosh International. read more

• Ingatestone: CCTV for village

  Crooks will soon find themselves caught on camera when new CCTV cameras are added to the crime-fighting weaponry in a village street. read more

• Rochford: Residents asked for opinions

  Rochford residents are being asked for their views on the council's new local plan. read more

• Essex: Boot scare for county's firefighters

  Firefighters across the county have been forced to hand over their boots amid a safety scare. read more

• Linford: Butcher's top sausages

  A butcher's shop in Linford has won a top award for its sausages in a national competition. read more

• Essex: Not quite over the hill yet

  A Government campaign to stop employers regarding people aged over 50 as "over the hill" has been stepped up. read more

• Colchester: Police in warning over phone pest

  Police have warned people to be wary of "mysterious" bogus telephone callers. read more

On this day: Essex Archive