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Torquay United 1, Southend United 4
GAVIN Tomlin and Britt Assombalonga both bagged braces as Southend United crusied to a comprehensive 4-1 win at Torquay United this afternoon. The Blues’ striking duo were both in fine form in front of goal at the Plainmoor Stadium. And that
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Two men attacked with knife in Westcliff after refusing to hand over mobile phone
TWO men were cut with a knife as they walked home from a night out. The pair were on London Road, Westcliff, when they were approached by a man who demanded they hand over their mobile phones. One of the men, a 19 year-old from Benfleet, quickly
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CCTV: Woman assaulted at Rochford retail park
POLICE have released CCTV images of a man who assaulted a woman at a Rochford retail park. The man approached his 20 year-old victim, who lives locally, whilst they were both on a train. He asked her for directions to a shop at the Airport
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Academies headteacher leaves five months early after row with governors about teaching hours
A SCHOOL has been left to foot the bill for two headteacehrs after its governing body allegedly forced an outgoing head to leave early on full pay. Dr Rory Fox, who took over at the troubled Basildon Academies in September 2011, helped increase
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Updated: Missing Hackney man could be in Essex
A MISSING Hackney man who police thought could be in Essex has been found dead. Officers believe that a body found on Hackney Marshes, near to Lee Valley Ice Rink, is that of 29 year-old Adam Connelly. They are currently awaiting formal identification
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Pedestrian suffered serious head injuries after collision with car in Wickford
A PEDESTRIAN suffered serious head injuries after she was hit by a car in Wickford . The 19 year-old local woman was walking across the juntion of Cranfield Park Road and Caladonia Lane at 6.45pm on Friday when the collision happened. She was
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Chief Constable of Essex Police to stand down
THE Chief Constable of Essex Police plans to stand down before the end of his contract. Jim Barker-McCardle took over the position three years ago and has two years remanining. However, in an e-mail sent to all candidates in the Police and
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Driver taken to Southend Hospital after car crashes into tree
A DRIVER was taken to hospital after his car ploughed into a tree. Firefighters from Southend were called to the incident in Woodgrange Drive, Southend, at 4.45am on Saturday. The casualty was treated at the scene by paramedics before being
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Shopkeeper and anonymous benefactor replace Poppy Appeal cash stolen from Hockley shop
A SHOP keeper and an anonymous benefactor have replaced the cash stolen from a poppy collection tin. Peter Woods, owner of Costcutter in Main Road, Hockley, donated £100 - and a mystery man left £50. The theft of the tin, particularly as it
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Five bailed following arrests in Lee Balkwell death probe
FIVE people arrested in connection with the death of Lee Balkwell ten years ago on Wednesday have been released on police bail. Mr Balkwell, 33, was found dead trapped between the drum and chassis of a cement mixer at Baldwin’s Farm, South Ockendon
