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I'm going to miss my friend David Frost
SOUTHEND’S former Rat Pack star Buddy Greco has paid a touching tribute to his old friend Sir David Frost, who died at the weekend. Greco, who grew up in Philadelphia, USA, but now lives in Westcliff, was a regular guest on Sir David’s programmes
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Residents’ survey on council satisfaction
CASTLE Point council is looking for feedback from Thundersley residents living in mobile homes and caravans. People living in Kingsley Park will receive a questionaire in the coming weeks, asking them if they think the council’s services meets
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Care home residents evacuated following fire
CARE home residents had to be exacuated after a blaze broke out in the kitchen. Firefighters were called to Little Wakering House in Little Wakering Road, Little Wakering, which cares for people with special needs, at 7.30pm. When crews from
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Festival organisers ‘shocked’ at death
FESTIVAL organisers are devastated over the death of a member of the audience after he took drugs bought online. The man in his 30s, from Chelmsford, was taken ill at the Brownstock music festival, in Stow Maries, near South Woodham Ferrers, on
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Woman's warning as her bag is stolen from car
A GRANDMOTHER is warning people to be vigilant after thieves broke into a car and took her handbag. Jennifer Cowell, 61, was walking at the RSPB Nature Reserve on Canvey with her family when thieves forced open the boot of her daughter’s Ford Focus
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Worcestershire rally but Essex remain in control at Chelmsford
WORCESTERSHIRE produced a spirited fightback on day two but were still left with a huge task to avoid defeat against promotion-chasing Essex in their County Championship Division Two match at Chelmsford. After Essex had posted a first-innings total
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15-year-old drove car
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy admitted getting behind the wheel of a car and driving it dangerously. The teen drove the Ford Mondeo, in Cowper Avenue, Tilbury, on August 5. The boy, from Thurrock, admitted driving dangerously, driving without insurance
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Gates are left open at park used as drug den
A COUNCIL doesn’t lock gates to a park used as a drug den because it can’t afford to pay staff to do it. Residents have discovered land behind their homes in Hockley Green has become a magnet for drug taking and dealing. The area is frequently
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Cardiff Devils' Josh Batch eyes GB senior selection
JOSH Batch will be starting his third season with the Cardiff Devils aiming to get in Great Britain’s senior ice hockey squad for the first time. The 22-year-old, from Wickford, has previously represented his country at a number of junior age groups
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We walked for sick kids in worst floods
A MOTHER and daughter splashed their way from Basildon to Southend during the wettest day of the year to raise cash for charity. Marie Davey, 35, and her daughter Natalee Light, 17, couldn’t have timed it worse for their sponsored walk for Great
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Southend United new boy Cauley Woodrow can't wait for physical tests
SOUTHEND United new-boy Cauley Woodrow is relishing the physical challenges he will have to combat to succeed in League Two. The 18-year-old striker will be spending at least the next month on loan with the Shrimpers from Premier League club Fulham
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Council tax dodger pays up to avoid prison term
A MAN who refused to pay a council tax bill of nearly £1,500 has narrowly avoided prison. David Vickers, 32, of Ferrymead, Canvey, was sentenced to 45 days behind bars for culpable neglect over the £1,466 bill, but managed to get out of the sentence
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Daredevil Ray is a record breaker
A 71-YEAR-OLD adrenaline junkie has smashed the Guinness World Record for the highest bungee jump into water – all in the name of charity. Taxi driver Ray Woodcock, of Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, achieved the record on his third jump at the National
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Essex bowler David Masters: Frustrating not to get the better of Gloucestershire
I THINK it was a missed opportunity not to beat Gloucestershire but we can take a lot of positives from the game. I spoke to Paul Grayson and he said we played well but could not finish them off when the wicket became flatter. He felt if I’
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Hospital faces £350,000 legal bill after failing to protect patients from Legionnaires'
BASILDON hospital has been hit with a £350,000 legal bill after admitting failing to protect patients' against the deadly Legionnaires' disease. Basildon Hospital admitted failing to protect patients and visitors between 2006 and 2007, after James
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Baby's christening presents stolen by car crooks
AN angry dad has blasted “heartless thieves” who wrecked his daugther’s christening by breaking into the cars of several guests while they were inside a church. Phil Taylor now wants to warn other people parking in the lane leading up to the cemetery
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Danny Dignum's so proud to fight for Team GB
DANNY Dignum is thrilled to be representing Great Britain in an international tournament for the first time this week. The 21-year-old middleweight from Bowers Gifford flew to Romania yesterday to compete in the Golden Belt tournament in Constanta
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Special flood bin collection extended
BINMEN will pick up bulky flood damaged items from homes in Southend for free this week. Southend Council has extended an emergency collection scheme launched after flash floods hit the town until Friday after Kursaal councillor Judith McMahon
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Channel 5 films lane’s potholes
A ROAD has become so blighted by potholes it is to feature in a Channel 5 documentary. Kingston Ridge Campsite’s owners claim potholes in Lee Chapel Lane, Laindon, were so bad after last fortnight’s torrential downpours the company had to fix the
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Trevor Simpson targeting a medal at European Masters Diving Championships
TREVOR Simpson is targeting a podium finish when he contests his first European Masters Diving Championships this week. The Langdon Hills diver gets underway in The Netherlands today in the 3m springboard event. And he is aiming to be in the
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Neighbour's relief after family escape from blaze
A NEIGHBOUR has spoken of her relief after a young family escaped a blaze in their home. The fire broke out in the ground floor of the semi-detached house, in Manners Way, Southend, on Sunday afternoon. A mum and four children managed to escape
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c2c commuters first to use new Oyster card type tickets
COMMUTERS using the c2c line will be the first to use tickets similar to the Oyster card in London as part of a £2.85million project. The company will upgrade its ticket machines at all its stations on the London to Fenchurch Street line, allowing
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Oliver Dingley's massive year in bid to make Olympics
OLIVER Dingley admits he has got a huge year coming up as he continues his pursuit of a place at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The 20-year-old from Rochford, who started his training for the new season this week at Garon Park, is determined to nail
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Southend United's Phil Brown: Freddy Eastwood is in the form of his life
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown believes Freddy Eastwood is in the best form of his career. The striker has scored four goals in his last four games after hitting the back of the net at Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. And Brown feels the
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Fabulous views ...and the food was decent too
SANDS BISTRO WESTERN ESPLANADE, SOUTHEND, SS1 1EE 01702 468123 SANDS has been on my “to go” list for a while and Bank Holiday Monday seemed to be the perfect day. We had friends visiting from up north and decided to show them the best
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Hospital to discover size of fine over legionella outbreak
A HOSPITAL which failed patients in a chronic legionella infestation is due to discover the size of the fine it will face. James Compton, 74, from Billericay, died in 2007 and Raymond Cackett, 54, from South Ockendon, died in 2010 after contracting
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Jean’s battle to breathe - how a short walk to the shops changed her life for ever
EVERY second of every day we take it for granted, but when our ability to carry out the most basic function of breathing fails us, it can mean “scary” suddenly gets cranked up to a whole new level. Jean Boxley was rendered a prisoner in her home
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Man faces sex charge
A MAN has appeared in court accused of a sex assault on a nine-year-old girl. Vincent Webb, 50, is said to have carried out the alleged offence in Basildon on August 3. Webb, of Bradwell House, Wickford, faced a charge of intentionally sexually
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My son trod on drugs needle
A MUM has spoken of her horror after her son stood on a used drugs needle as he played on a Southend beach. Ronny Parry, eight, was taken to hospital and given emergency treatment for potential blood infections after he stood on the needle as he
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Queen tribute will rock you at Towngate
THERE’S no shortage of Queen tribute acts around, but fans of Magic – A Kind Of Queen will tell you when it comes to emulating one of the most famous and successful groups in musical history – they are the champions. The band have been belting
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Travellers set up camp in car park
TRAVELLERS have set up camp in a town centre car park in Southend. Twelve motor homes had arrived in the Seaway Car Park, Chancellor Road, by yesterday afternoon. Southend Council told the Echo how officials will soon be sent to serve a notice
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Streets will be plunged into darkness in bid to save £1m a year
STREET lights will start being switched off across parts of south Essex from November in what has been branded a “disgusting” attempt to save money. Essex County Council has revealed a timetable to switch lightsoff in residential streetsand the
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"The fight will continue" vow Deanes parents
DISTRAUGHT parents have vowed not to give up on their battle to save Deanes School. Campaigners fighting to save the secondary, in Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, are calling on the support of MPs and government education officials to keep the gates
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Stingray Steve put me in hospital
A MAN spent three days in hospital...after he was attacked by his pet stingray! James Hunt, 23, was left in agony as his stringray “Steve Irwin” buried its venomous 3-inch barb into his wrist as he moved it from one tank to another at his flat
