Finale marks the end of Mr Music’s career
	2:44am Thu 8 May 08
	AT the age of 70, Michael Crabb, one of the most famous names on the Essex music scene, has announced his departure from the conductor's podium.

Bishop's plea for UK's illegal immigrants

6:22am Wednesday 7th May 2008

A CATHOLIC Bishop has attacked the Government over a "shameful" and "unjust" failure to back a scheme which could lead to thousands of illegal immigrants being given permission to stay in the UK.

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	Have a birthday bash for Havens
	6:00am Wed 7 May 08
	A CHARITY is about to celebrate its 25th birthday with parties across Essex.

	Music man’s mission to nurture new talent
	3:51am Wed 7 May 08
	CREATING new and un-heard sounds from the circuit board of an old toy is as unusual as it is inventive.

	65 dog attacks recorded in 2007
	2:07am Wed 7 May 08
	A TOTAL of 65 people were attacked and injured by dogs in south Essex last year, new figures have revealed.
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Deep sea port gets final approval

9:30pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

THE final seal of approval has been granted by the Government for the development of the UK's most advanced container port and Europe's largest logistics park in Thurrock.

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The course that gives hope to forgotten kids

12:00pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

IT can sometimes be hard making your mark on life after coming out of the care system.

	Sun-kissed car show attracts 2,000 visitors
	11:04am Tue 6 May 08
	MORE than 2,000 lovers of classic vehicles turned up to a huge show on Canvey yesterday.

Euro MP calls for fairer fuel taxation

7:42am Monday 5th May 2008

THE Government is standing in the way of fair and open competition between drivers from the UK and other parts of Europe, according to Euro MP Geoffrey Van Orden.

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Joint policing pays dividends

6:00am Monday 5th May 2008

A JOINT police project is going from strength to strength a year after it was introduced.

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