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Flood in Leigh flat after boiler breaks
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a flood at a flat after a boiler broke. A crew from Leigh was called to a flat in London Road, Leigh, just after 7pm this evening, March 6. The incident happened in the kitchen and firefighters managed to funnel a certain
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John out to be kings of county
RUGBY-loving pupils from King John School will be gunning for a place in the regional finals of a national tournament tomorrow. The lads in the year seven team won through the district level of the Emerging Schools Rugby Tournament at Southend Rugby
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Rugby team having a ball this season
STUDENTS from Seevic College’s women’s rugby team have high hopes of securing a national crown this month. The team are already East Region champions and head to Bath University at the end of March for the British Colleges (BCS) national finals. And
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Oliver! hopes to pick a pocket or 2 for charity
AS a casino marketing manager, John Harland is used to counting up piles of cash – but he’ll be clinking coins of more ill-gotten gains when he takes to the stage to play money-loving Fagin in a charity production of Oliver! at the Towngate Theatre
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Ogunwobi targets a hat-trick of victories
THERE is no let up for Berry Boys boxer Richard Ogunwobi as he steps into the ring again on Saturday for the third weekend on the trot. The 14-year-old pugilist, who trains at the club in Laindon, has only lost one of his six bouts and will be determined
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Student Adams hunts a degree of success in ring
BOXER Lewis Adams has come a long way in a short amount of time in the ring. The 18-year-old Basildon student only took up boxing less than a year ago but is now three rounds away from lifting a national title. Adams goes head to head with former
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We must value our libraries
In these cash-strapped times with local councils making decisions about where to make the next cuts in public services, I recommend any councillors involved in these decisions should read the Library Book by Seth Godin, which is a collection
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We are not ‘terrorised’
I have lived in the street of Culverdown, Basildon, for many years, and reading an article in the Echo (March 1), prompted me to write. I can honestly say we have never had any antisocial behaviour in our street. All my neighbours are friendly
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I despair at lack of council compassion
I despair of Southend Council, our councillors, this country and our politicians. My wife will shortly be 76 and has received today, for the first time in 50 years, a £70 parking fine, reduced to £35 if paid promptly. My daughter, who was at
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Who cares for our carers?
On morning TV, I have been listening to the Health Minister who has stated that “caring for the elderly is such an important job”. Agreed. However, why do we allow care workers to be paid such an appalling rate of pay, barely above the minimum
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A Saxon theme park would help put us on the map
Here we go again; banner headlines and flashy front page pictures as Southend Council once again attempts to convince the public its seafront commercial centre masquerading as a Saxon King Museum has a chance of becoming a reality. Where’s
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Perfect 10 as Leopards put bite on rivals
LEOPARDS set a new club record of 10 straight league wins by beating both Bristol Academy Flyers and Medway Park Crusaders at the weekend. Leopards thrashed high-flying Bristol 89-72 on their court before beating the Crusaders 78-61 at the Brentwood
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Westcliff skills stifled by Stortford
Westcliff played out of their skins against a Bishop’s Stortford team that had won their last 14 matches — but still suffered a 19-13 defeat at the Gables. Westcliff came into the clash on the back of two consecutive wins. And they were
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Albanians punish lax Southend start
A SLOPPY start to the game saw Southend slump to a 44-22 defeat against Old Albanians at Warners Bridge on Saturday. The Seasiders found themselves 28-0 down after 24 minutes. And that infuriated their director of rugby Chris Green. “We just didn
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Rochford pipped as Letchworth snatch win
ROCHFORD Hundred ran high-flying Letchworth Garden City close at Magnolia Road but were eventually beaten 33-26. Rochford dominated the exciting encounter for long spells. However, second-placed Letchworth were eventually able to grind out the victory
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Basildon are just Streets ahead
BASILDON ran out comfortable 46-0 winners over Old Streetonians, despite having to field a heavily changed side. Basildon dominated the game and scored eight unanswered tries to remain second in the table. They opened the scoring after just 10 minutes
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Hawes hails his gutsy Canvey side
CANVEY Island were left disappointed after suffering a 39-27 defeat at Ipswich. The Islanders picked up a bonus point for scoring four tries. But they could have earned more after producing a spirited performance. Canvey went ahead when a chip over
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Concord look to take-off again
CONCORD Rangers will look to return to winning ways tonight when they head to Harrow Borough for a Ryman Premier match. The Beachboys six-match winning streak in the league came to an end on Saturday with a 2-0 defeat at title-chasing AFC Hornchurch.
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Sturrock: Draw felt more like a win
PAUL Sturrock insisted last night’s 0-0 draw with Crawley Town felt more like a victory for his Southend United side. Blues had to play almost 17 minutes with only nine men after skipper Chris Barker was sent off and striker Liam Dickinson
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New wave of council action on Dale Farm begins
Basildon Council has served legal notices on the few remaining pitches at Dale Farm. Four unauthorised caravan pitches were left at the site after last October's evictions due to technical errors with enforcement notices. Council officers accompanies
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Cyclist taken to hospital after Rayleigh crash
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car. Emergency services were called to London Road, Rayleigh, after the man, believed to be 35 years old, was hit by a silver Peugot 206 outside the Sweyne Park School. He received a minor leg
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15-year-old boy robbed by Chalkwell railway station
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was robbed by a gang near Chalkwell railway station. He was approached by three youths as he walked along the Crossways, Westcliff, towards the station. Two of the youths kept look-out, while the third grabbed him by his collar and
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Man arrested on suspicion of rape in Southend park
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in Warrior Square Gardens, Southend, last night. The 18-year-old victim has alleged that she was attacked in the park at about 3.20am. She is currentlu being cared for by specially
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Coryton's £2.3bn debts revealed as bosses seek loan to avoid closure
THE Coryton oil refinery in Stanford-le-Hope that went bust is seeking a 1 billion US dollar (£632.6 million) deal with its banks and creditors to avoid closure, administrators have said. The Coryton plant which supplies 20% of fuel in London and the
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Robbery at Ladbrokes bookies in Basildon
A MAN walked into a Basildon bookies wielding a kitchen knife and told terrified staff: “Give us your money.” The robber strolled into the Ladbrokes betting shop in Clay Hill Road and demanded the cash. The stocky raider, wearing a leather jacet, struck
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Flights to America from Southend
NEW YORK, Orlando and Chicago will be among the American destinations available to passengers flying from Southend Airport. From May 10, a thrice-daily route will take passengers to Dublin, where they will connect with flights bound for America. A US
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I was lucky to miss American tornado’s carnage
A MAN has told of his terror after he was caught up in a tornado in America. Brian Rogers, from Langdon Hills, said he was “lucky to be alive” after the tornado ripped through Branson, Missouri, devasting the theatre he was working in.
