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Brave Stansted paramedic tackles drunk driver on M11

10:16 - 12 March 2010

A HERO paramedic based at Stansted ambulance station has been praised for his bravery in tackling a drunk driver. Courageous Pete Kelly of the East of England Ambulance Service suffered a fracture to his thumb and a bite to his arm while apprehending a...

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33 Engineer Regiment to have greater presence in Afghanistan

09:10 - 12 March 2010

THE regiment of Royal Engineers based at the Carver Barracks in Wimbish is preparing to ramp up its presence in Afghanistan, the Reporter has been told. The deployment of Lt Col David Southall MBE will be the first time 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD) h...

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'Ghetto' claim for new homes in Uttlesford

08:19 - 12 March 2010

FEARS that new housing plans could create a ghetto in Uttlesford have been raised at a public meeting. Uttlesford District Council (UDC) has to find sites for about 4000 new homes in the district and is currently seeking the views of residents as to whe...

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Essex Police Choir concert set to be a memorable night

GET the hottest ticket in town – before they sell out. The Essex Police Choir is coming to Great Dunmow for a one-off concert in aid of the CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA charity and the Teenage Cancer Trust. Famed for memorable performances of popular modern tr...

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Stolen cars were used to race around Henham Raceway

Gallery: Joyriders hold illegal late-night racing session at Essex dirt track

JOYRIDERS have torn up a Henham dirt track in an illegal late-night racing session using stolen cars. Henham Raceway on Chickney Road regularly plays host to full-contact banger racing where experienced divers compete in a controlled environment. But earl...

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Rich pickings for Ben as Saffron Walden beat Stowmarket in Ridgeons League

Saffron Walden Town 1 Stowmarket Town 0 STRIKER Ben Riches came off the bench to grab the only goal of the match on Saturday and earn a vital three points for Saffron Walden Town FC. The Bloods had to dig deep at Catons Lane for their 1-0 vict...

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Walden slip up at Norwich

Norwich 38 Saffron Walden 20 AFTER the fine last gasp win at Shelford in the County Cup last Tuesday night, Saffron Walden Rugby Club travelled to Norwich on Saturday optimistic that they could get a result. Unfortunately it seems as though the...

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