Social care cuts concern

ON Thursday, May 28, 1998, Yellow Advertiser ran a campaign opposed to Essex County Council’s changes to social care. Our readers responded and a fortnight later councillors said they had ‘listened to the public’ as they reversed their plans.
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Fishing boat to join jubilee celebration

A FISHING boat, which helped in the historic Dunkirk evacuations in 1940, will be part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. read on...

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Thames Hub proposers hopeful of consultation

THE team behind proposals for a Thames Estuary airport have welcomed reports the Government will consider it in a consultation being launched in March. read on...

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Walking tours of new airport terminal booked up

SOUTHEND’S new airport terminal will open later this month. read on...

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Indepedent review calls for more pedestrian crossings on seafront

SOUTHEND Council will introduce new pedestrian crossing areas on the seafront following the release of an independent review. read on...

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Newly crowned cup champions Leopards set for Basildon visit

LONDON Leopards will make their debut at Basildon’s Sporting Village on Sunday as National Cup champions after their stunning 64-63 victory against Bristol Academy Flyers last weekend.
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WGEL’S Solomon chalks up cross country success

A YOUNGSTER from Woodford Green Athletics Club with Essex Ladies (WGEL) won his age group to win his first territorial cross country championship. read on

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Consecutive wins for Lions

LEE VALLEY Lions recorded back-to-back victories by beating Wightlink Tigers 8-6 on Saturday.
The visitors from the Isle of Wight came fast out of... read on

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Irons hammered by Tractor Boys

WEST Ham United were left shell-shocked after their 5-1 thrashing at Ipswich Town in the Championship on Tuesday evening.
The Irons still top the ... read on

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Fleet hit for six while City draw with promotion rivals

IT WAS a terrible afternoon for Blue Square South tailenders Thurrock, who were thrashed 6-0 at second place Dartford on Saturday.
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