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X Factor's Luke launches new clothing range
A FORMER X Factor hopeful made a special appearance at a Canvey supermarket. Luke Britnell, 19, from Canvey was at Sainsbury’s in the Knightswick Centre to cut the ribbon at the launch of the new Sainsbury’s TU clothing range. The former
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Menagerie of wildlife saved by dedicated hospital staff
THESE cute and fluffy animals were shadows of their former selves when they were found injured in the wild. Their futures would have been bleak had South Essex Wildlife Hospital not been there to save them. The animal hospital rescues
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Private hospital helps promote better health
A HOSPITAL is helping to promote awareness around the five biggest killers of adults in the UK. BMI Healthcare, which runs a private hospital, in Southend, is behind a campaign to encourage people to review their lifestyles and make a pledge to
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Southend United's Ryan Leonard: Draw with Bury feels more like a defeat
RYAN Leonard insisted Southend United’s 1-1 draw at Bury felt more like a defeat for the players. The Shrimpers led until the first minute of stoppage time at Gigg Lane when Anton Forrester secured a point for the Shakers when he headed home a
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Festival will showcase a feast of film
FILM and theatre star Brian Blessed is among celebrities taking part in an Essex film festival. He will help judge a short film competition, along with Blake Harrison from TV show the Inbetweeners. Thurrock International Festival takes place
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Videos: Fun for the family at the Old Leigh Regatta
HUNDREDS of people defied the miserable weather to enjoy fun and frolics at the Old Leigh Regatta this weekend. The main roads closed to traffic to allow revellers to enjoy the entertainment, food and drink on offer throughout the weekend.
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Diversions on seafront
WORK will begin on installing the final crossing on Southend seafront’s shared space area from Monday. The work will take place for two weeks in the area in front of the Happidrome, on Marine Parade. Traffic lights will be in place next week
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Police officer pocketed overpaid salary
A POLICE officer was overpaid for seven years and pocketed tens of thousands of pounds, it has been revealed. The officer, believed to be based in Colchester, was found guilty of gross misconduct after an internal investigation. The Crown Prosecution
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Gunners park consultation over new development
A PUBLIC consultation was launched yesterday to outline early plans for a proposed housing development at the Gunners Park in Shoebury. Representatives from Garrison Developments outlined their vision at an exhibition at the new Hinguar School,
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Two freed from car after Stanford-le-Hope crash
TWO women had to be cut out of a car by firefighters after a crash in Stanford-le-Hope on Saturday. The collision happened just after 5.45pm on Victoria Road near the junction with London Road and Church Hill. It involved a black Mercedes c200
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Couple’s big banger theory is proving a success with foodies - pair wanted to make the
I HATE to admit it but I’m a bit of a sausage snob. So when I was set the task of finding out just how good quality sausages are made I jumped at the chance. Thankfully, Totham Bangers’ sausages are nothing like the powdery, rusk-filled blandness
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Macca thanks Beatles fans...for tape sent 50 years ago
A FAN tape made by two Beatles-mad schoolgirls has finally reached its destination...after half a century. It was 50 years ago today Barbara Bezant and Lyn Jeffries, who now lives in Leigh, got together to record a message for the Fab Four.
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Have your say on healthcare
HAVE your say at the next South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust meeting, on Tuesday. This will be chaired by Sue Waterhouse, director of mental health and learning disability services in Essex, and will give residents a chance
