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We want a lick of paint for our postbox
A DISGRUNTLED resident has launched a campaign to see a battered postbox brought back to its former glory. Simon Wallace, 53, wants to see the post box, on the corner of Brightwell Avenue and Westborough Road, Westcliff, given a makeover. The
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Good causes boosted by £7,000 raised at Summerfest
A HOST of good causes are set to benefit from more than £7,000 raised at this year’s Summerfest in Billericay. The annual event organised by Billericay Mayflower Rotary Club pulled in crowds in their thousands to Sun Corner, in Laindon Road. Highlights
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Church group head to America to help on reservation
KIND-HEARTED church goers in Thundersley are going to America to help people in crisis. The team of 11 dedicated volunteers, from the Thundersley Congregational Church, in Kenneth Road, have raised £1,200 each to travel to New Mexico to help support
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Six anglers on Canvey could each face fines of £2,500
ANGLERS are facing thousands of pounds worth of fines following a blitz on illegal fishing on Canvey. The Environment Agency teamed up with Canvey Town Council’s community warden, Jess Fisher, last weekend as part of a crackdown on people fishing
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Concerns over rubbish dumped on Canvey nature reserve
ESSEX County Council has launched an investigation after a worker dumped rubbish and huge mounds of grass cuttings on a site earmarked for a nature reserve. Plans were in the pipeline to create a sanctuary for rare insects and butterflies on almost
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Red-hot trio fired up for Open finals
THE Junior Stellisons Open at Westcliff Hard LTC culminated in some great tennis on finals day with three players putting in outstanding performances. Finlay Milner won the under-18 boy’s singles with the loss of just eight games in the whole event
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Thomas the Tank Engine stolen from Pitsea Tesco
THIEVES made off with a Thomas the Tank Engine children’s ride from the front of Tesco’s in Pitsea. The ride was taken by the crooks on August 13, sometime between 11.10am and 1.45pm. Pc Paul Hogben said: “Someone must have seen Thomas being
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Dog that savaged postman to be destroyed
A DANGEROUS dog which mauled a postman will be destroyed. Vilius Norvaisa, 33, wept as magistrates told him a destruction order had been placed on his grey Staffordshire bull terrier after the attack outside his house, in Mill Lane, Grays.
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Daniel Brown: All to play for in GT title hunt
DANIEL Brown admits it is all to play for after taking fourth place at the weekend as the British GT Championship builds to a climax. The Billericay racintg driver secured his first pole position in the series this year at Brands Hatch and finished
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Pegasus & Corringham upbeat ahead of cricket clash with Westcliff on Sea
PEGASUS & Corringham head into the clash with Westcliff on Sea on Saturday in fine fettle. Pegs lost by five wickets to Shepherd Neame Essex League Division Three leaders West Essex last Saturday. But captain Paul Bennett is not worried
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Westcliff's fate is in their own hands, says skipper Peter Barnes
PROMOTION hopefuls Westcliff on Sea head to Pegasus & Corringham on Saturday knowing their fate this season is in their hands. Peter Barnes’ side are third in the Shepheard Neame Essex League Division Three table behind leaders West Essex and
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Hadleigh & Thundersley: Two wins needed to end Shepheard Neame Essex League relegation worries
HADLEIGH & Thundersley head into tomorrow’s clash at league leaders Loughton determined to get the first of two wins they need to stave off relegation worries. The first team are currently sixth and believe they must claim two victories from
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Brooke House tenants face £51k repair bills
HOME owners in an iconic town centre block of flats in Basildon could each be hit with a £51,000 repair bill. The 13 private leaseholders in Brooke House look set to be made to pay the fee – despite their flats being valued at only about £85,000
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Crunch meeting on post offices’ future
UNION bosses will launch a campaign to save two post offices earmarked for closure at a crunch meeting with decision makers. The Communications Workers’ Union is holding a public meeting tomorrow to rally support to keep the post offices in Basildon
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Mark Hooper has place at PGA play-off
RAYLEIGH Golf Range’s Mark Hooper has confirmed his place in the Titleist PGA Play-Offs in Turkey this November. The former FitzWimarc School pupil was never put under pressure as he carved out victory in the Virgin Atlantic Classic at Stock Brook
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A-Levels...your complete round-up for south Essex
HARD-WORKING students are toasting their A-Level success, with pass rates soaring across the south of the county. Pupils will now be preparing for the start of University life next month, as their schools post another year of increased results.
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Southend United's Phil Brown: Northampton Town will be a physical test
NORTHAMPTON Town will provide us with a different kind of challenge this weekend and it’s one we’re going to have to stand up to. On the opening day of the season, John Sheridan’s Plymouth side had a passing style we were able to deal with and
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Laser targets warplane flying over Southend
A LASER was shone at a military aircraft flying over Southend, risking its safety, it has been revealed. The Civil Aviation Authority said the blue laser targeted the aircraft on June 2. Experts say blue lasers are more dangerous than green
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Ronnie Hanley to lead Baildon United's legends to mark 50th anniversary
A TEAM of Basildon United legends will roll back the years when they take to the field on Sunday to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary. A Bees side managed by their greatest ever manager, Ronnie Hanley, will take on a Canvey Island legends side
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Tilbury Power Station stops generating after 45 years
TILBURY Power Station marked the end of an era this week, powering down for the final time after 45 years of production. Workers, bosses and former employees watched on as the switch was thrown that means the monster power hub will produce no more
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Panto gives poorly kids a dose of fun
IT may still be summer, but Christmas came early for some young patients at Basildon Hospital. The poorly children were treated to a surprise panto by a charity. The cast from the Starlight Children’s Foundation – a charity dedicated to improving
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Art school is nurturing talent in young actors
MOIRA Brock is incredibly proud when she talks about La Danse Fantastique, an arts school she founded which nurtures talented young actors. The group has recently performed Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in the style of a musical, on
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A-Level results day...live news and pictures from around south Essex
OUR reporters are tweeting live from schools today as students pick up their A-level results...follow all the news here. Tweets about "#EssexALevel"
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Essex Leopards make first new signing of the summer
ESSEX Leopards have announced their first new signing of the summer with the acquisition of English forward Siman Stewart. The 6ft 6ins tall forward was captain at Team Northumbria who finished third on their English Division One debut last season
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Southend United's Barry Corr delighted to be free to play after red card appeal was successful
SOUTHEND United striker Barry Corr has spoken of his relief at having the controversial red card he received at Hartlepool last weekend rescinded. The Irishman had been facing a three-match suspension after being sent off following an innocuous
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Man fined over shoplifting row
A MAN has been fined for swearing and threatening supermarket staff after he was accused of shoplifting. David Higgs, 41, of Marks Court, Southend, was doing his shopping at Sainsbury’s in West Street, Rochford, at 5.30pm on Wednesday, June 5,
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Grass slip at school led to claim for £10k
PARENTS tried to claim more than £10,000 in compensation after a youngster fell over on wet grass at a school. The claim at Holt Farm Junior School, Rochford, was one of 79 lodged by staff and pupils at Essex schools in the past three years. It
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Jessica Judd devastated after crashing out of World Championships in heats
JESSICA Judd was left distraught after being knocked out in the heats of the 800m at the World Championships today. The 18-year-old from Canvey believed she could make the final at her first major global championships. But she crossed the line
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Should MPs take a second job?
IN these austere times of falling incomes and a spiralling cost of living, many people have had to take second jobs to help balance the family budget. But when MPs, who are paid a basic salary of £66,396, take a second job, eyebrows are raised.
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Leanne signs a real mega deal
SINGER Leanne Jarvis has landed a management deal with a former hip-hop star. Leanne, from Leigh, who featured in the BBC 1 hit show the Voice, has signed up with So Solid Crew founder Dwayne “Megaman” Vincent. She has certainly not rested
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GP says we need more consultants in A&E
SOUTHEND hospital’s A&E is in a mess because of staff shortages and the constant waste of big money on endless managers, a GP has claimed. Dr Marimuthu Velmurugan, who sits on the hospital board and is a Southend councillor, has launched a
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Carnival colour is back in Southend
THE build-up to Southend Carnival Parade is in full swing, and organisers are as excited as ever to showcase the talents of the community to the town. On Saturday, the grand illuminated carnival procession will leave Chalkwell Esplanade and make
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Man finds his wife's lost £2.5k diamond
A DISTRAUGHT woman had given up hope of ever seeing the £2,500 diamond she lost from her engagement ring...until her husband found it against the odds. Wendy Roberts had a enjoyed a party at the Royal Hotel, Southend, on Saturday night but it wasn
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The kids planned our wedding...it’s on CBBC
WEDDING planners are usually only for those with thick wallets. They whip up elegant, dream days with meticulously selected finishing touches, perhaps a stately home backdrop, and a jaw-dropping wedding dress. But when those wedding planners
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All grown up now...but X Factor's Diana Vickers can't wait to have a mad time at V
WITH V Festival taking place this weekend, the excitement is building among those lucky enough to get tickets. But it seems it is not confined to those who will be watching in the crowd. Diana Vickers, best known from her time on the X Factor,
