World record for ace Jones
	Today
	COLCHESTER Phoenix Natalie Jones sent a strong message out to her rivals by scooping gold in a new world record time at the Paralympic World Cup.

	Duo set up crushing win
	Today
	Essex beat Surrey by 156 runs at The Oval to retain their unbeaten record in the Friends Provident Trophy and their position as table-toppers of the South/East Division.

	Wright haunts former employers to seal Essex win
	Today
	Former Middlesex player Chris Wright scored an unbeaten 71 to steer Essex to a two-wicket victory against his old county at Chelmsford.

Town part company with Rhodes

Today

Ipswich Town have announced that they have parted company with goalkeeping coach Andy Rhodes.

Iron finish on an upbeat note

Today

Braintree Town's second season in the Blue Square South began with a feeling of genuine optimism.

	Not a season to savour for Dragons fans
	Today
	The 2007/8 season won't be a campaign that Wivenhoe Town fans will hold on to with any great affection.

Misses prove costly for Harwich

Today

Numerous missed doubles cost Harwich dear as they lost to Thameside in a play-off after drawing 12-12 in the Essex Superleague Kockout Cup.

	Huge sigh of relief at the end
	Today
	Anyone with a pacemaker should have been advised not to watch Heybridge Swifts this season.

	Year of managerial upheavals
	Today
	Witham Town secured their Ryman League division one north status for another season - despite more managerial turbulence.

Gorham is a revelation for Stars

Today

Colchester Stars hosted Ipswich Eagles for the latest round of senior and junior league matches.

Difficult to gauge success

Today

It is hard to gauge whether it was a sucessful season for Maldon Town because it is difficult to know what the club's ambitions are.

Young Stars take narrow victory

Today

There was a narrow victory for the younger Colchetser Stars riders in their youth league match against Ipswich.

Seasiders hosting coaching day

Today

Clacton Cricket Club are holding a coaching day next Sunday at Vista Road Pavilion (near the leisure centre).

Cousins pens new contract

5:30pm Friday 9th May 2008

Colchester United goalkeeper Mark Cousins has signed a new contract with the club.

	Sheringham isn't in a rush
	7:57am Fri 9 May 08
	TEDDY Sheringham is in no rush to decide on his next move, following his retirement from the game.
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Nel spell offers Essex a boost

7:59am Friday 9th May 2008

MIDDLESEX were set to resume their second innings today with a lead of 114 runs after they closed the second day on 19 for three, having dismissed Essex for 207 at Chelmsford.

James is confident

8:02am Friday 9th May 2008

THE last time Essex tasted victory in a one-day match at the Brit Oval, Tony Blair had been Prime Minister for just five weeks.

Adams back in charge

8:04am Friday 9th May 2008

BRIGHTON have re-appointed Micky Adams as manager with Dean Wilkins offered the role of first-team coach.

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Aiming for Olympic selection

8:06am Friday 9th May 2008

TWIN brothers Daniel and Dominic King are among the Great Britain squad this weekend for the 23rd IAAF Race Walking World Cup, in Cheboksary in Russia.

Whitnell is back on top

8:11am Friday 9th May 2008

DALE Whitnell is celebrating today after regaining top spot in the English Amateur Golf Union's Order of Merit rankings.

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