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Council red-faced over homes 'grant' blunder
1:00pm Friday 4th July 2008
COUNCILLORS have been left red-faced after finding out a £143million grant they had earmarked to improve tenants' home is actually a loan.
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Billericay School's young stars shineBillericay School's young stars shine
10:07pm Fri 4 Jul 08
GIFTED pupils let their vocal, dance and musical skills shine out to the maximum when they staged a star-studded showcase in the style of Britain's Got Talent.

Tots in training...
10:03am Thursday 3rd July 2008
THE Olympics arrived early for Tumble Tots in Billericay.

Travellers want to join residents' association
3:13pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
TRAVELLERS at Europe's biggest illegal site have extended an olive branch in an attempt to end years of tension with villagers.
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Police arrest cab driver
7:49pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A CABBIE has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a road crash.

Couple 'wed' at Billericay FC
12:37pm Monday 30th June 2008
SINCE they are a perfect match, newlyweds Tracy and Mick Stanners decided to play out their love on the pitch.

Billericay rail footbridge removed
2:46am Monday 30th June 2008
TWO huge cranes have removed a Billericay rail footbridge used by commuters for more than 20 years.

Plans to scrap fire tenders in shake-up
1:00am Monday 30th June 2008
FIRE engines that have been specially modified to deal with car crashes, floods or terrorist incidents could be scrapped under a controversial review.
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Triple murder trial to restart
2:02pm Friday 27th June 2008
THE jury in a triple murder trial have been discharged.

Billericay's on the comedy map
8:18am Friday 27th June 2008
BILLERICAY has made it on to a comedy map of England - thanks to the Bafta award-winning TV series Gavin and Stacey.

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