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Dagenham manager Wayne Burnett (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

Non-league talent getting harder to find says Daggers boss Burnett

Dagenham & Redbridge manager Wayne Burnett is closing in on the completion of a new scouting network.

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The FA has agreed changes to mixed football age groups for 2013/14 (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

Coaching session at Shenfield

Latest news from the Essex FA

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Woodford Green's relay squad are all smiles

Strong showing from Woodford Green but not enough for top spot in Southern Athletics League meeting

Woodford Green picked up almost half of the events victories, but still couldn’t detach Ealing, Southall and Middlesex AC.

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Carlton Cole, West Ham United

West Ham’s Cole didn’t always deliver, but he gave everything to the Hammers

West Ham Correspondent Dave Evans looks back over the Hammers career of Carlton Cole a player who turned from a bad-boy to a role model in his time at Upton Park

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Great Britain's Zara Dampney appeared at the London 2012 Olympics (Julien Behal/PA)

Big chance to try volleyball

Go Spike Weekend to showcase sport

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Kent's Darren Stevens batting against Essex. Photo: Neil Tingle/EMPICS

Essex pegged back as Stevens continues to impress

County Championship Division Two (day 2): Essex 212 Kent 214-5

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Sean Shields will feature for Northern Ireland under-21s next week as they face Cyprus in a European Championship qualifier. Pic: Dave Simpson/TGS

Delight for Daggers boss Burnett as Shields wins Northern Ireland under-21 call-up

Dagenham & Redbridge winger Sean Shields wins first international cap for Northern Ireland under-21s against Cyprus next Thursday.

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England Captain Alastair Cook speaks to the press during a nets session at Headingley, Leeds. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Cook expects tough time for bowlers in second New Zealand Test

Captain Alastair Cook is not banking on Headingley being a bowler’s paradise when his England side take to the field in the second Test against New Zealand tomorrow.

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West Ham United's Kevin Nolan (right) passes the ball past Reading's Stephen Kelly during the Barclays Premier League match at Upton Park, London.

Super West Ham captain notches double figures again

West Ham skipper Kevin Nolan rounded off the season in fine style

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West Ham United's Guy Demel (left) and Reading's Nick Blackman jump for a high ball during the Barclays Premier League match at Upton Park, London.

May blossoms once again for West Ham full backs

Hammers defenders Guy Demel and Joey O’Brien are celebrating another good campaign at Upton Park

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Stratford's Olympic Park plays host to the UEFA Champions League festival

Futsal focus in Stratford

UEFA Champions League Festival showcases smaller format

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Razvan Rat, Romania

West Ham seal Rat signing

West Ham United have announced the signing of Romania captain Razvan Rat on a free transfer on a one-year deal.

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The FA has agreed changes to mixed football age groups for 2013/14 (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

Apply for KickStart support

Latest news from the Essex FA

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Stratford's Olympic Park plays host to the UEFA Champions League festival

World Freestyle Football hits Stratford

UEFA Champions Festival hosts championships

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The FA has agreed changes to mixed football age groups for 2013/14 (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

Get funding for new goalposts

Latest news from the Essex FA

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West Ham United's Kevin Nolan (left) is congratulated by his team mate after opening the scoring during the their clash with Reading at Upton Park. Pic: Clive Gee/PA Wire

Nolan hat-trick guides West Ham to victory over Reading

The Hammers secured 10th spot in the Premier League with a 4-2 win over Reading on the final day of the season.

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Colleague James Browning and Sam Rason with an SSTL satellite.

Goodmayes-born space engineer reaching for the stars with work on pioneering satellites

Sam Rason really is reaching for the stars. The 28-year-old works for a satellite company that manufactures spacecraft.

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Penguin Ricky the Rockhopper being weighed at London Zoo. The birds put on weight in preparation for the summer months. Picture: ZSL

London Zoo residents expect summer even if no one else does

Whisper it, but summer could be on its way - at least according to penguins at London Zoo.

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