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Johnny Herbert is back in gear

A THREE-TIME Grand Prix winner will take to the stage to talk about his colourful motor racing career. Essex’s Johnny Herbert, whose first Formula 1 win came in front of a home crowd at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, will talk to fans at

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Man sought over catlytic converter theft

POLICE want to trace this man in connection with the theft of a catalytic converter. Thieves unbolted the item from a Mercedes Sprinter van parked on Mill Road, Aveley, at 3am on Sunday, July 28. Investigating Officer, Pc Ceri Jenkins, said

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Southend United 2, Northampton Town 0

SOUTHEND United made it their best start to a season in 23 years with a 2-0 triumph over 10 man Northampton Town at Roots Hall this afternoon. Goals from Anthony Straker and Freddy Eastwood secured the Shrimpers a comfortable win. But the Cobblers

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Let there be light...and at last there will be on our street

A ROAD which has been without street lights for more than a year will finally be back in the spotlight as work is completed in the next few weeks. Residents on Lee Walk, in Laindon, have faced walking in the dark to their homes for 14 months since

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Do you recognise these men?

POLICE hope three men seen close to the scene of a van theft can be identified from these CCTV images. A white Mercedes Sprinter was stolen from outside the owner’s house on Arkwright Road in Tilbury shortly before 7pm on Tuesday, July 9. Nearby

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Southend Airport voted best in the country

SOUTHEND Airport has been named as the country's top place to fly from by passengers. More than 11,000 people took part in a survey run by consumer magazine Which? and the south Essex airport had the highest customer satisfaction score of 84 per

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Police probe cause of house fire

POLICE and the fire service are investigating the cause of a fire that ripped through a detached house this morning. Two fire crews from Rayleigh Wier and one from Canvey were called to the detached property in Manor Road, Benfleet, at 6.40am and

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Southend United v Northampton Town - LIVE

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Essex Eagles knocked out of T20 Finals Day by Northants

ESSEX Eagles were knocked out of the Twenty20 Finals Day in the semi-finals after they were well beaten by Northants at Edgbaston. Steven Crook hit a fine 46 off of 24 deliveries, and Cameron White 36 off 25, to comfortably guide the Steelbacks

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One change for Southend United against Northampton Town as Mark Phillips misses out

BLUES boss Phil Brown has made two changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon's clash against Northampton Town with Adam Thompson coming in to replace the injured Mark Phillips. But the rest of the team remains unchanged with Barry Corr

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Pregnant woman was threatened by shop robber

A ROBBER who threatened to put a gun to the head of a pregnant woman has been warned he could face jail. Michael Conreen admitted threatening a worker in the Spar store, in West Street, Rochford, while stealing a bottle of cherry Lambrini.

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Bike thief is sentenced

A MAN was sentenced for stealing a bike from outside a dental surgery in Westcliff. Darren Sutherland pleaded guilty to taking the bike, worth £430, from outside the surgery, in Crowstone Road, Westcliff, on June 13. The court heard the victim

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Helen’s Candy Bar is a sweet success

WITH enough sweets to make Willy Wonka green with envy the Candy Bar is a sugary jewel in Billericay’s crown. The independent confectionery retailer is situated in the High Street in the heart of the town. It stocks almost any sweet you care

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Earlier start for deliveries at supermarket

A SUPERMARKET opposite a primary school can start taking deliveries from 6am. When the new Sainsbury’s Local store, in New Garrison Road, Shoebury, opens it will be able to accept deliveries from 6am until 11pm. The store had permission for

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Are you ready for today's Southend carnival?

ORGANISERS of Southend Carnival are as excited as ever to showcase the talents of the community to the town. Today, the grand illuminated carnival procession will leave Chalkwell shelter at 7.45pm and make its way along Marine Way and Western Esplanade

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Police arrest three boys over seafront blaze

TWO 12-year-old boys have been arrested after fire swept through a building near the Kursaal in Southend. The two, along with a 17-yearold boy, were arrested nearby after the blaze, which began at 6.30pm on Wednesday in a derelict house, next to

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Do you fancy being Buttons in Cinderalla?

AS if Cinderella did not already have enough problems, she is without a Buttons. Starlight Productions, the south Essex amateur drama group, have a number of casting gaps to fill in their spectacular 2013 Christmas production. Starlight spokesman