Ulamek joining Lakeside Vortex Hammers

9:25am Monday 20th May 2013

SPEEDWAY: Sebastian Ulamek is joining Lakeside Vortex Hammers to strengthen their Elite League challenge.

Cook hails bowlers as Kiwis collapse

9:23am Monday 20th May 2013

TEST CRICKET: Stuart Broad was the irresistible force as he and James Anderson left New Zealand in tatters at Lord’s yesterday, and England captain Alastair Cook lauding their exemplary new-ball bowling.

Shrimpers boss offers Bentley a three year contract

9:20am Monday 20th May 2013

SOUTHEND UNITED: DANIEL Bentley is close to signing a three-year deal to stay at Southend United.

IBF World Welterweight title holder too tough for Essex boxer

9:18am Monday 20th May 2013

BOXING: A DISTRAUGHT Lee Purdy was left in tears after he was pulled out of the biggest fight of his career.

Thundermite league cup final winners celebrate

3:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

CONGRATULATIONS to out to Orsett Park Royals under 9’s for winning the Thundermite league cup final. They played against East Thurrock and won 1-0 – the winning goal coming from Kieran Rice. This is the second season the boys have played together as a team and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the boys and their parents for all their hard work, support and determination in winning the cup To join call 07842 505014.

Star Jess posts world best 800m time

7:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

ATHLETICS: CANVEY’S middle-distance star Jessica Judd admits being the fastest 800m runner in the world this season “feels a bit surreal”.

Kata goldfor Lloyd, West, Rixson and Jedrzejczyk.

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

KARATE: THE Grays Yamaguchi Goju club did well at the recent SRK Spring open Tournament at Gateway Academy, Tilbury, Richard Hang Hong the Tournament organiser was pleased to announce that he had record competitiors of 250 students.

Devon Alexander's in Purdy sights, say Essex boxer's family

8:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

BOXING: COLCHESTER’S world title hopeful Lee Purdy always had the determination to make it to the top, according to his older brother.

Matt Winnell enjoys winning weekend in the pool

6:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

SWIMMING: THURROCK Youth swimmer Matt Winnell had a successful East Region Youth Championships in Luton.

Abbie-Jo's shows her trampoline skills

3:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

TRAMPOLINING: GRAYS-based Abbie-Jo Goldsmith, 17, scooped success at the recent British Colleges Sports national finals in Bath.

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THIS shows how councillors of all colours are capable of making solid planning decisions based on the needs of the local community unlike the Development Corporation. I'm glad that they saw through the plans, which in effect were just flats on top of a gym. Well done to all councillors.  − Bernard 87, Chafford Hundred

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