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The true story behind folk singer Rachel's rapid rise

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:00:00 +0100

WE all love a good story, but which do you favour – fact or fiction?

Westcliff casino's amazing history

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:30:00 +0100

GAMBLERS at Maxims Casino tend to have eyes for the roulette wheel rather than the building’s architecture.

Pub's open stage for bands

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:20:59 +0100

ARE you an up and coming band? Finding it hard paying for instruments, while still finding extra cash for rehearsals? Maybe your group is even suffering from a little bit of stage fright! Well, if that is the case, then Mr Music Fixer himself, Ian Dane, owner of the King’s Head, in Rochford, might have just the tonic for you and your band- mates.

Pensioner helps Ugandan orphans

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:21:00 +0100

A PENSIONER who has dedicated her retirement to helping orphans in Uganda, has raised thousands of pounds towards a permanent home for children abondoned through war and disease.

Residents ready to fight homes plan

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:41:00 +0000

RESIDENTS in Eastwood are planning to fight an application for 14 homes on the site of one house.

I’m a pussy cat with my Apprentices really, says Sir Alan

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:04:00 +0000

AS I sit down in my chair and straighten my shirt, my palms start sweating and I begin to feel a little sick.