Bid to save pool from demolition

By Pat Jones
THE 2012 OLYMPIC supremo is being asked to throw a lifebuoy to save a local swimming pool from developers.
Three Labour councillors made a last minute appeal for Lord Seb Coe’s help to save Pitsea Pool, earmarked for demolition u... read on

Check out chess

CALLING budding Kasparovs and Karpovs – Basildon Library is starting a chess club later this month and is looking for enthusiasts to join. read on...

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Council staff face pay cut

A THIRD of Basildon Council staff members face a pay cut. read on...

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A good sign for Basildon Hospital

STEVE Hartman turned a cruel trick of fate into a force for helping others. read on...

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Torch relay meeting for businesses

BASILDON businesses have a breakfast date to find out how the Olympic Torch relay may affect them. read on...

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Consistent Russo achieves two top ten finishes

IT WAS another strong weekend for Brentwood rider Freddie Russo in the Metzeler National Superstock 1000cc championship.
The series was on the support package for the World Superbike meeting at Do... read on

Man of the match Worrall helps Eastwood to victory

EASTWOOD Cricket Club at last got their season underway with two of their scheduled league games going ahead last weekend.
The I's visited Southen... read on

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Redbacks return to action with big results

ESSEX Redbacks made the most of the great weather last weekend by playing nine fixtures across the country against some leading opposition, with great... read on

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Southend's promotion hopes derailed by Crewe

SOUTHEND United suffered League Two play-off disappointment after only managing a draw against Wembley-bound Crewe on Wednesday night.
Trailing af... read on

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Wins for WGEL’s Watts and Awde

SAM WATTS and Dan Awde triumphed for Woodford Green Athletics Club with Essex Ladies at the weekend in the Essex Championships held in Chelmsford. read on

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