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• Soccer: Royle rings changes for Derby match

  Joe Royle is planning changes to his starting line-up when Ipswich Town host Derby County in the FA Cup. read more

• Essex: Huge welcome for earthquake heroes

  A huge crowd filled Stansted Airport's arrivals lounge early today as Iran earthquake rescue teams flew home. read more

• Boxted, Colchester: Leprosy charity boss's CMG

  The boss of a Colchester-based charity was today honoured by the Queen for his work. read more

• Soccer: Hamstring set to rule out Jeff

  Canvey look like being without the services of midfield maestro Jeff Minton as they bid to step-up their Ryman Premier title bid with two wins in three days. read more

• Soccer: Billericay look to bounce back

  Having ended 2003 with a home defeat at the hands of runaway leaders Canvey, life doesn't get any easier for Ryman Premier basement club Billericay Town as the New Year starts. read more

• Chadwell St Mary: Horse-drawn hearse for 99-year-old

  A woman who died a few months before her 100th birthday has been given a grand send off. read more

• Brentwood: Two options for town centre

  The New Year will bring fresh consultations on the future of Brentwood High Street. read more

• Essex: Meet your local New Year heroes

  Several Essex people have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours list, announced today. read more

• Colchester: New Year jobs boost for town

  A major insurance firm is moving to Colchester - promising scores of new jobs. read more

• Swimming: MBE for James

  Witham's James Gibson was celebrating today after putting the icing on his dream year by being awarded an MBE. read more

• Soccer: Parkinson - Scotty not going anywhere

  Colchester United boss Phil Parkinson poured ice-cold water on speculation today that Nationwide League Division Three high-flyers Oxford United are being linked with top scorer Scott McGleish. read more

• Maldon: Barge to star at boat show

  An historic Maldon sailing barge is to be the showpiece of the international London boat show in the Royal Docks next week read more

• Colchester: Armed raiders take cash from shop

  Robbers armed with a knife escaped with hundreds of pounds after raiding a Colchester convenience store. read more

• Billericay: Tribute to tragic Amy

  School friends and neighbours of tragic Amy Harris joined together to watch the planting of a memorial tree as a lasting tribute to the eight-year-old. read more

• Maldon: Boy, 12, cleared of shooting teen

  A 12-year-old boy has been cleared of shooting a teenager in the eye with a pellet gun. read more

• Soccer: Tilson - My red-card Blues are not dirty

  Southend United's caretaker chief Steve Tilson has claimed the Shrimpers are not a dirty side despite receiving seven red cards in their 13 games. read more

• Darts: Colin books fourth round place

  Witham wizard Colin Lloyd produced a sensational display at Purfleet's Circus Tavern yesterday to annihilate Peter Evison by four sets to one and book his place in the fourth round of the Ladbrokes PDC World Darts Championship. read more

• Colchester: Council's tree recycling appeal

  Colchester Zoo will not be recycling Christmas trees this year after all. read more

• Basildon: Carers meeting planned

  Carers from Billericay and Wickford are invited to attend a consultation meeting which will discuss ways of delivering support services for carers in the area. read more

• Soccer: Thurrock can be confident

  Thurrock should have no fears about visiting one of their closest rivals, Hendon, to start their 2004 Ryman Premier campaign tomorrow. read more

On this day: Essex Archive