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'We fought for freedom but the Government have given that freedom away'

Thursday, June 24, 2010

A MAN who protected the home front before fighting with both the Royal Navy and Army has been left wondering if it was all worth it. Boysie Porter, as...

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Hick hits a ton as sporting celebrities take to the wicket

Thursday, June 10, 2010

A HOST of sporting stars helped raise £100,000 in memory of two brothers who died from brain tumours. Brentwood School hosted a celebrity cricket...

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ONGAR: Special day out for hero soldiers

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

WAR veterans will be taken on a trip down memory lane when they visit the Churchill Museum this summer. The Royal British Legion has already signed up...

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ESSEX: Queen honours our top citizens

Thursday, December 31, 2009

A ROYAL Navy commander who helped mastermind a piracy mission off Somalia has been awarded an OBE in the New Years Honours list. Gerry Northwood, who...

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MALDON: HMS Plymouth plan to boost tourism

Thursday, June 18, 2009

MALDON'S maritime tourism trade could be thrown a lifeline if a former Royal Navy warship, which could attract 80,000 visitors a year, is moved to the...

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MALDON: HMS Plymouth plan to boost tourism

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

MALDON'S maritime tourism trade could be thrown a lifeline if a former Royal Navy warship, which could attract 80,000 visitors a year, is moved to the...

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MALDON: HMS Plymouth plan to boost tourism

BRADWELL: Power station supervisor crashed car after downing real ale

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

The stress of decommissioning Bradwell Nuclear Reactor took its toll on a former Royal Navy submariner who turned to drink, a court heard. Supervisor...

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Duncan Boyd

Fire brigade was a source of pride

Monday, March 23, 2009

THE DAYS of village fire brigades are long past, but they used to be a source of pride, none more so than Hildenborough's team founded in 1898 and...

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