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Mohsni role change for Frenchman
LEAGUE TWO: Southend United’s Bilel Mohsni has scored three goals in two games as a striker. But the Frenchman insisted he would rather still be playing at centre-back. Mohsni netted as a substitute against Bury last Friday and then bagged a brace
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Southend's Eastern Avenue pool hosts diving hero
DIVING: SOUTHEND will be treated to a look at Olympic gold medal hopeful Tom Daley this weekend as the country’s top divers come to town to perform on our world-class dive tower. World and Commonwealth champion Daley will be the star attraction at the
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Essex sailors excel in 493r and womens 470 classes
SAILING: Would-be Olympians from Essex have made impressive starts to their British team selection campaigns at the world’s first true international regatta of 2011, writes Frazer Clark. The duo are members of Britain’s Olympic sailing squad and are
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Patients must come first in NHS cuts
I READ the Gazette article regarding operations being axed by the NHS. I would like to add the PCT is not telling the public the whole truth. I think somebody has to stand up and tell people what is going on. For the last three years, South West Essex
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I agree - something has to be done
WITH reference to the recent correspondence in the Gazette about the parking problems in Long Lane outside Thurrock Hospital, may I support the comments made by Sandra Snell. As a regular driver and walker along this road I have to say yes, it is about
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Traffic wardens are a cash cow
WHILE I was in Corringham Town Centre on January 20 I noticed a traffic warden dishing out parking tickets like confetti. Is this the latest ruse to gain revenue for the shortfall of funds at Thurrock Council? By issuing parking tickets in this way
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Rules have to apply to all
WHILE I support the general enthusiasm for the removal of the toll booths at the Dartford Crossing, I must raise concern regarding the thousands of foreign registered vehicles that use this crossing every day. It is well known that such vehicles owners
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Forceful deterrents are the only way forward
WITH reference to Mr Steve Mayes comments regarding punishment to fit the crime (Gazette, January 21), I agree that a more forceful deterrent should be applied, although not the amputation of part of limb! However, all thieves, robbers and burglars
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Clarity on my snow stance
IN reply to Mr White’s letter, when I refered to snow clearing in earlier years I was relating to heavy snow in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. I had damage to my car in the 2010 snow due to the failure to clear side roads. – PAUL COLMER, Laird Avenue, Grays
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Let's hear it for our schools
HAVE you ever read the poster that says “If you can read this, thank a teacher”? A simple message, but true. In my view, we don’t thank teachers enough. Without them we would not be the people we are today. There are around 60 schools in our borough
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National Holocaust Day marked in Grays Memorial Gardens
THE 66th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp was marked at a ceremony in Grays Memorial Gardens today. Dozens of people, including borough MPs, councillors, council officers, and school children, braved snow flurries
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How the floods hit us, 58 years ago
THIS week in Down Memory Lane a flood of memories from 58 years ago, brought back to life by what’s being experienced in Australia today. The flooding of the Thames on the night of January 31 and February 1, 1953, caused the deaths of more than 300
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BULPHAN WI
OUR well-attended January meeting was full of surprises - this was the first opportunity for members to see our programme for the coming year, Janet Compton had provided delicious cakes for refreshment time and no-one knew what our speakers were
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WEST TILBURY WI
PRESIDENT Vicky Turner opened the New Year asking for everyone to raise a glass to toast in the New Year. Tickets were on sale for the Spring Group meeting to be held in April. Guest speaker this month was Brian Billins, who entertained with his interesting
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FOBBING & CORRINGHAM WI
OUR 2011 meeting got off to a good start as the snow had at last disappeared. President Ann Nash welcomed everyone and wished us a healthy New Year. The programme for 2011 promises an interesting year with speakers such as Ann Hardy "Theatrical Costumier
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Vaughan welcomes Curran to Chadfields
RYMAN ONE NORTH: Danny Curran has joined Tilbury FC from Ryman Premier side Canvey Island. Curran is an experienced midfielder/forward who joined Canvey at the beginning of 2006/07 season and has previously played for Aveley, East Thurrock, Chelmsford
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South Essex Thurrock Netball results
Division three: Star D 20 v Bears D 20 Eldapoint A 24 v Bears C 21 Division four: KO Engineering A 16 v Phoenix 32 Division five: Sparks 26 v Burlesque 25 Division six: Tigers 15 v Silhouettes A 22 Iles & Co 16 v Bears E 28 Division seven: Fonebak
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Hospital probe as patients die
BASILDON Hospital has launched a series of investigations into serious incidents, including the deaths of two people from medical blunders. One patient died three months after being given an “inadvertent overdose” of medication, while another died as
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Tory councillors call for secretary of state to intervene at Basildon Hospital
COUNCILLORS in Thurrock have backed a call for government intervention at Basildon Hospital. The leader of the Conservative opposition, cllr Garry Hague, tabled a motion calling for the secretary of state to address the “extremely concerning” situation
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Revival continues for Julian Dicks' Blues
Waltham Forest 0,Grays Athletic 2 RYAMAN ONE NORTH: In a badly lit stadium both teams played out a tough workmanlike match on Wednesday evening, writes Stephen Allen. Winter in the Ryman league is always going to be a leveller, so Waltham Forest,
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Tilbury and Grays hit hard by Leyton withdrawal
RYMAN One North clubs are expecting to hear this morning what the fall-out will be from crisis-club Leyton’s withdrawal from the league. The Gazette understands it is almost inevitable the East London club’s record for the season will be deleted
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Man robbed in alleyway
ROBBERS grabbed a wallet from a man as he walked through a dark alleyway. The two crooks struck in an alley leading off Aveley High Street, where they demanded cash from their victim. The terrified victim eventually handed over a wallet containing £250
