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Ex-Disney artist launches his own illustrated books
AS a successful illustrator Colin Wyatt is used to providing artwork for other people’s work, but after years spent illustrating books, annuals and comics, he’s just launched his own line of children’s books. Although you may not know his name, it’s
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Music show is pals’ tribute to tragic Karl
FRIENDS will come together tomorrow for a concert in memory of a much-loved member of Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society. The society tragically lost their vice-chairman, Karl Vandenburgh, who died on the opening night of their most recent show,
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Southend AC's Christmas tree scare!
SOUTHEND AC’s team almost missed out on a successful day at the Eastern Cross-Country Championships because of dozens of Christmas trees. The team were held up on their way to the championships at the Royal Hospital Holbrook, in Ipswich, when a lorry
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Double celebration for Billericay Striders' Butler
BILLERICAY Striders’ David Butler was a double gold-medallist at the British & Irish Masters international in Glasgow. The 58-year-old was the first over-55 home in dreadful conditions at Bellahouston Park and led the England team to overall victory
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We want justice for poor building work
A COUPLE are still fighting for justice after shoddy building work left them with a crumbling extension to their now “unsellable home”. Howard and Tracy Bullock are still paying the price for the sub-standard ground floor extension they had
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Residents fear flammable fuels being stored by Oikos
WORRIED residents want councillors to make sure a wider variety of flammable fuels and chemicals are not stored at a Canvey depot. Oikos bosses have lodged a controversial application with Castle Point Council to store a wider range of hazardous substances
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Fresh police approach to Southend park yob problem
POLICE are using a novel tactic to deal with troublesome teenagers in Eastwood thought to be at risk of getting involved in crime. So far, 30 youngsters have been referred to the Youth Offending Service for sessions which examine and tackle their yobbish
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Dale Farm eviction bill revealed
EVICTING travellers from Dale Farm cost Basildon Council £4.2million, it has been revealed. A council source said a further £1.8million was being set aside for further legal challenges and enforcement action on the neighbouring legal site where
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Hockley prison praised by inspectors
A HOCKLEY prison is a high performing prison a report has revealed. The Independent Monitoring Board for HM Prison Bullwood Hall has published its Annual Report. The report says the prison, a category C prison which holds 241 foreign nationals, provides
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Man arrested following glassing at pub
A MAN was left with serious ear injuries after he was glassed in a pub. An ambulance was called to the Red Lion Pub, in High Street, Great Wakering, after the victim was left bleeding. Police were called to the scene at about 8.20pm
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Police hunt crooks who stole £500 from woman
A WOMAN in her eighties is “devastated” after being targeted by a gang of con artists. The pensioner had been shopping in Basildon town centre when she went to the cashpoint at Santander, in East Walk. It is believed the woman was being watched the
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Vandals smash window of moving car
YOBS smashed the window of a moving car with a child inside. Three adults and a child had been in a Ford Focus in Green Lane, Eastwood, when an object was lobbed at the side window. It happened just as the car passed Scott Park soon after 5pm on Monday
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Schoolgirl grabbed in Leigh street
A SCHOOLGIRL was grabbed by a man as she walked along a Leigh street. The 14-year-old was in Sandhurst Crescent when the man took hold of her arm and pulled her towards the road. She managed to break free and run away. It happened
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MP intervenes in the case of pair accused in Spain
AN MP has demanded the case of two men accused of attempted murder in Spain be settled as soon as possible. Kyle Thain, 24, of Sandringham Road, Southend, and James Harris, 29, of Pelham Road, Southend, were freed on bail last Thursday, after spending
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Ronnie’s guitar gift for injured Billericay town player Nicky
ROCK’N’ROLL legend Ronnie Wood has donated a signed guitar to help raise money for a partially-paralysed south Essex footballer. The Rolling Stones guitarist is a high-profile addition to the host of celebrities who are supporting Billericay
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Car dealer shuts on site in Rayleigh earmarked for Tesco
CONCERNED residents fear a controversial planned new Tesco could expand into a larger supermarket following the closure of a car showroom. The Geoff Bray dealership on Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, has now completely closed down. Yet it was
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Westcliff seek return to winning ways
WESTCLIFF return to action in National Three London & SE tomorrow looking to get back to winning ways at home to Bracknell. Westcliff, who were without a fixture last weekend, sit 12th in the 14 team table - just one place below Bracknell. However
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Blues out to equal club record
SOUTHEND United manager Paul Sturrock would love his side to equal a club record when they host Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup at Roots Hall tomorrow. But he does not want it to put his players under any extra pressure. For just the second time in
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Burr set for first Southend start
BRADLEY Burr will make his first start for Southend tomorrow when they host in-form Hartpury College at Warners Bridge. The 18-year-old fly half has been on the bench for the Seasiders three times so far this season. But he looks set to be given his
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Volunteers to sleep rough for homeless
THE homeless will come together with volunteers to raise money for a vital service in Basildon. Kind-hearted people are braving the chilly temperatures to sleep on Basildon’s streets to raise cash to help feed the borough’s homeless. Several people
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Clohessy: FA Cup still has its magic
BLUES right-back Sean Clohessy believes the FA Cup still has its magic. Many football pundits insists the knock-out competition is not what it once was. But Clohessy does not agree. “I still think the FA Cup has its magic,” said
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Updated: Couple cleared of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
A COUPLE taken to hospital after suffering suspected carbon monoxide poisoning were given the all-clear by doctors. The 73-year-old man and woman were taken to Basildon Hospital on Thursday evening by ambulance after complaining of dizziness
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Man cut free from Ford Ka
FIREFIGHTERS had to cut a man free from his car after a crash on an industrial estate. A man in his mid 30s was taken to hopsital after the collision this morning on the Purdeys industrial estate, off Rochehall Way, Rochford. The accident happened just
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Sturrock says: Time for two tough cup ties
IT’S now time for the cup competitions again as we kick off a very tough week at home to Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup tomorrow. They’re a hard working, heavy hitting League One side who are in form and scoring plenty of goals so it will be
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Centre to close for emergency repairs
A VITAL support centre for vulnerable youngsters and their parents must close for thousands of pounds worth of emergency repairs. Council chiefs are preparing to carry out maintenance, mainly to the roof of the Marigold Family resource centre, Avenue
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Hair salon hit in car crash is open again
A HAIR salon destroyed in a high-speed car crash is expected to reopen today. Hair Line, in Kiln Road, Benfleet, has undergone a refurbishment of more than £10,000 after a Fiat Coupe, alleged to have been travelling at 100mph, smashed into it. Angela
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Rochford return to action
ROCHFORD Hundred return to action in London One North tomorrow when they host Eton Manor. Twelfth placed Rochford go in to the game on the back of four straight defeats. But they will be hoping to return to winning ways against a Manor side just three
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Timlin affected by uncertain future
SOUTHEND United midfielder Michael Timlin feels he is starting to be affected by the uncertainty surrounding his future. Timlin, who is on loan from Swindon Town, has not been at his best for Blues in his last few outings. And, speaking
