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New speed cameras for 20mph limit on Southend seafront
AVERAGE speed cameras have been installed on Southend’s seafront this week. The cameras, which will enforce the new 20mph limit along the Golden Mile, were approved by Southend Council in September. They have been funded by Southend-based
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Man robbed at knife point in Southend
A MAN was robbed at knife point as he made his way home from a night out in Southend. The 43 year-old was approached by two black men as he cut through the former B&Q car park on the junction of Queensway and Short Street. One of the
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Car stolen from Leigh driveway
THIEVES stole a car from a house driveway after entering the property unnoticed and taking the keys. The incident happened in Herschell Road, Leigh, between 2pm and 3.45pm on Friday, December 2. The stolen grey Citroen Picasso is valued
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Crackdown ordered on blue badge fraud
A CRACKDOWN has been launched to target a growing number of blue badge fraudsters in Southend. The badges allow disabled motorists to park closer to shops and there are currently 7,000 genuine ones in the town. However, council chiefs say people are
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£200m revamp of Craylands starts with demolition
THE demolition of derelict homes on the Craylands estate has finally begun. The £200million regeneration of the area finally got under way yesterday morning, when bulldozers began destroying empty maisonettes in Norwich Walk. Residents
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Heart equipment is real life-saver for shoppers
ANYONE suffering a heart attack in Basildon town centre has a better chance of survival following the installation of life-saving equipment. A group of shop and security staff are being trained to use the six new defibrillators. They have been placed
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Table top sale in Hadleigh
A TABLE top sale is taking place in Hadleigh tomorrow (Saturday, December 10). It is happening at the United Reformed Church in Church Road from 10am and the stalls will stay until everything is sold. All proceeds raised will be going
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Calls for Southend Airport to be re-named after Dr Feelgood's singer
A CAMPAIGN has been launched for Southend to follow in Liverpool’s and Belfast’s footsteps and re-name its airport after one of its favourite sons. A Facebook page has been set up by fans of legendary rhythm and blues band Dr Feelgood, under the title
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Nurse who helped save a soccer fan: I acted on instinct
THE nurse who helped save a man’s life when he collapsed after a football match says she acted on instinct. Kerry Lagden was returning from Southend United’s game against Oldham when she saw Dave Palmer, 67, on the floor. Kerry, who
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James Corden to visit Lakeside
GAVIN and Stacey star James Corden will be dropping into Lakeside on Thursday. The comedian will be at WH Smith at the West Thurrock shopping complex to sign copies of his new book “Can I have your Attention Please?” Fans can get their copies signed
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Crunch meeting to be held over Afflets Court proposals
HUNDREDS of people are expected to pack into a meeting as unpopular plans to cut round-the-clock care for elderly residents at a sheltered housing scheme are thrashed out. Familes of pensioners affected by proposals to shake-up care at Afflets Court
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Man left with serious foot injuries after being crushed by a lorry
A MAN has been taken to hospital after being crushed by a lorry in South Ockendon. Emergency services were called after the 28-year-old suffered serious foot injuries in the accident which happened at 7.35am on Friday (December 9). It is believed the
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Uninsured cars seized on Canvey
TEN uninsured cars were seized and more than 170 drivers stopped for motoring offences during a road safety operation in the Canvey and Benfleet areas. The operation, held on Wednesday, December 7, was organised by the Essex Police casualty reduction
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Farm will host 8,000 charity fun runners
Barleylands in Billericay is the new home of the popular 5k charity run Race For Life. Cancer Research announced today, Friday, the farm park in Barleylands Road will host up to 8,000 runners at next June's race. If fundraisers fill
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Burglar steals iPhone while homeowner was in
AN iPhone was stolen from a house in Southend, while the homeowner was upstairs with the radio on. The burglary happened between 10.30am and 10.45am on Tuesday, December 6. The thief crept into an address in Stromness Road through an unlocked back
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Cruisers targeted once again in Pitsea
CRUISERS causing a menace on Pitsea's roads have been targeted by police once again. Officers have been out in force targeting petrolheads as part of a crackdown on anti-social driving, called Operation Sutton. Police seized one vehicle and dished out
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MP slams Thames estuary airport plans
AMBITIOUS proposals to build the world’s largest airport just three miles off the Southend coast have been slammed by one of the town’s MPs. James Duddridge, the Tory MP for Rochford and Southend East, said the plans by Lord Norman Foster would cause
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Reality TV rival lands a visit from Graham
COMEDIAN and television presenter Graham Norton filmed scenes in Basildon for a new television show to rival The Only Way is Essex. My Essex Girls is a part-drama and part-reality show which will follow the lives of millionaire Jimmy Jet, 63
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Man tried to grab teenager in Pitsea
POLICE are hunting a man who tried to grab a teenager as she walked to school. The 13-year-old girl was in Church Road, Pitsea, when the incident happened. She was approached by a man who claimed to be a social worker. He grabbed the girl’s wrist
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Police launch fresh appeal over tyre slashing spree in Vange and Pitsea
POLICE are still trying to catch vandals who slashed the tyres of 18 cars and vans. Officers have issued a fresh appeal for information, nearly a month after the incidents, in Vange and Pitsea. In total, 34 tyres were slashed or punctured causing nearly
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Armed robbery on south Essex jewellers
THREE masked men raided a jewellers, carrying a handgun and hammer. The robbers struck at Stanfords Jewellers, in Kings Street, Stanford-le-Hope, to steal watches and jewellery from front window displays. Eyewitnesses said they saw one of the men
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Six appeal for Timlin
MICHAEL Timlin wants to help Southend United win a sixth successive league game on the road for the first time’s in the club’s history at Cheltenham Town tomorrow. Never before in 105 years of trying have Blues been able to win more than five
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Jobs could go as stores go into administration
SCORES of jobs could be lost across south Essex after a major high street chain went into administration. Barratts and Priceless Shoes, which has branches in Basildon, Lakeside and Southend, employs 3,840 staff in 191 stores and 371 concessions across
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Concern over riders taking ponies and traps over playing fields
PONIES and traps have been spotted hurtling across playing fields in Thundersley. Riders have been reported on the football and cricket pitches at Woodside Park, near Woodside Avenue. Police are now monitoring the park to catch those responsible, who
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Benefit cheat sentenced
A WOMAN fraudulently claimed £9,000 in benefits. Shirley Allen, 64, continued claiming housing and council tax benefits from Basildon Council between 2008 and December 2010. But she had failed to tell the authorities that she had left her home in The
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Sturrock says: Win would send out a message
IT’S a big game tomorrow as it’s first against third when we go to Cheltenham Town. But it’s still only three points that’s going to be at stake and we don’t want to put too much pressure on ourselves. However, if we could go there and
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Dailly set to join Blues?
CHRISTIAN Dailly is continuing to train with Southend United, with the possibility of signing for the club. The experienced 38-year-old has made more than 660 appearances during a lengthy career which included spells at West Ham United and Charlton
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Rochford travel to Ruislip
Rochford Hundred want history to repeat itself when they travel to Ruislip in London One North tomorrow. Hundred triumphed 32-20 at the same ground two years ago. And their first team manager Graham Pratt would welcome another win.
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Horses saved from barn fire
TWO horses escaped unharmed from a barn fire in Benfleet overnight. Firefighters were called to the blaze in a barn measuring 15m by 5m on Acacia Road at 1.20am on Friday morning with reports of horses being stuck inside. The fire, which
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£15million Leigh hospice plans in doubt
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a £15million hospice on green belt land look set to be turned down. Planning officers at Southend Council have recommended councillors reject Havens Hospices’ bid to develop a Salvation Army site off Belton Way
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Dickinson fresh to face Robins
SOUTHEND United striker Liam Dickinson wants to return from being rested with a win at Cheltenham Town tomorrow. Dickinson dropped to the bench for Tuesday night’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy defeat to Swindon Town. But he is now desperate
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Fire crews tackle stable blaze
FIRE crews were called to tackle a blaze in a stable. The fire broke out in the stable at Acacia Avenue, Basildon at 1.20am on Friday morning. All of the horses were safely evacuated and crews spent around 30-minutes bringing the blaze under control
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Updated: A127 reopens after burst water main
ONE lane of the A127 has reopened after a water main burst. The dual carriageway was closed on the London-bound track at Basildon between the A132 junction for Wickford and the A176 Basildon slip road since Friday morning. Diversions
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Westcliff seek another win
WESTCLIFF will be looking to build on last weekend’s victory against Bracknell when they travel to London Irish Amateur in National Three London & SE tomorrow. After suffering four successive defeats, Westcliff finally returned to winning last Saturday
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Holloway feels Southend can shock leaders
SOUTHEND’S head coach Andy Holloway feels his side can upset the form book when they host league leaders Richmond at Warners Bridge tomorrow. Richmond have lost just two of their 15 games so far this season while the eighth placed Seasiders have lost
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Southend bars must employ bouncers – council
TWO bars caught selling to underage girls have had conditions put on their licences by councillors. The Old Hat, in Alexandra Street, Southend, and the Sarah Moore, in Elm Road, Leigh, served alcohol to two girls, both aged 16, on September
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Southend Citizens Advice Bureau offer tips to avoid christmas debt
SOUTHEND residents are being urged to keep their finances in check over the festive period to avoid being caught out with debt. Trish Carpenter, manager of Southend Citizens Advice Bureau, said: “People might not necessarily have a credit card
