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Youngsters on Canvey get the acting bug
FILMING is under way for a new feature film which is turning dozens of Canvey children into budding actors. More than 200 youngsters are being given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new movie that will be set on Canvey as part of a
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Teddies at the ready at wildlife reserve
A FANCY dress teddy bears picnic was hosted at Barling Magna Wildlife Reserve. Children took part in a variety of games and educational activities, including a bear hunt and the opportunity to interact with exotic reptiles and spiders. More
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Dry Street pressure groups join forces
TWO campaign groups trying to protect Dry Street have joined forces. Residents and protesters claim councils are still not listening to their pleas to protect open land and keep people safe. The Green Action Group, which is fighting plans for
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Hospital bug death was ‘accidental’
A JURY said a pensioner’s death from Legionnaires’ disease at Basildon Hospital was accidental. The Chelmsford Coroner Court jury returned a narrative verdict in the case of Violet Shirmer, but said hospital staff had followed correct guidelines
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Rush hour delays following accident on Sadlers Farm
MOTORISTS got stuck in long tailbacks during the evening rush hour due to a crash on Sadlers Farm. Police were called to the A130 Canvey Way after a motorbike collided with a red mercedes at around 4:33pm. Queues are said to backing up through
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Man who assaulted girlfriend receives suspended sentence
A MAN was handed a suspended sentence for assaulting his girlfriend. Michael O’Shea pleaded guilty to the incident at their home in Benfleet on June 1, as well as criminal damage and assault on June 12 while he was on bail for the first offence
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Our crazy paving drama is now resolved
A RELIEVED mum whose driveway was mistakenly dug up now has a brand new one – and revealed she was planning to have it ripped up next year anyway. Julie Tworogal, 50, of Springwater Road, Eastwood, returned to her home to find her driveway had
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Shocking photo released of injuries caused by "callous criminals" to woman, 95
THESE are the horrific injuries caused by “cruel and callous criminals” who attacked a 95-year-old woman in her own home. Detectives hope someone will be prompted into naming those responsible when they see the extent of the victim’s facial injuries
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Wickford town centre revamp moves a step closer
LONG-AWAITED improvements to Wickford could start soon after a council awarded contracts to design a new town centre. Basildon Council’s councillor responsible for regeneration, Malcolm Buckley, told the Echo a firm has been selected to demolish
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620 children evacuated from school as smoke is seen at electricity sub station
MORE than 600 school children from Rayleigh have been evacuated and sent home for the day after smoke was seen coming from an electricity substation next door to it. Grove Wood Primary, in Grove Wood, was evacuated shortly before 11am.
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Meet the volunteers helping to protect Southend's residents
VOLUNTEERS are hitting the streets of Southend to make residents safer in their homes. Turning Tides, based in Alexandra Street, Southend, has launched the Safe As Houses scheme, which visits people across the town. People knock on doors of
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Westcliff performing arts school will help pupils shine
A PERFORMING arts school is being launched to find the stars of the future. Pupils at Chase High School, in Westcliff,will be able towork towards the Arts Award qualification. The performing arts school, the first of its kind in the Southend
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Lorna set for bodybuilding champ bid
A PERSONAL trainer from Leigh has bagged an invite to Miami to compete for the bodybuilding title of World Champion 2013. Lorna Macdonald, 29, received the invitation after achieving second place at the British Finals in Manchester, on Sunday.
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Billericay Town beaten at Carshalton Athletic
BILLERICAY Town’s three-match unbeaten run came to an end with a 1-0 defeat at Carshalton Athletic. Kieran Woodley scored the game’s winning goal for the home side on the stroke of half-time. And Billericay’s misery was compounded late on when
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John Coventry joy as East Thurrock end winless streak
EAST Thurrock United manager John Coventry was a happy man after seeing his side end a five-match winless streak with a 3-0 victory against Cray Wanderers at Rookery Hill. Rocks could easily have secured a far more convincing triumph against the
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Lorenzo Ramsey goal sees Bowers & Pitsea in to first round of FA Vase for first time in seven years
BOWERS & Pitsea made it through to the first round of the FA Vase for the first time in seven years with a 1-0 win at Southend Manor in the second qualifying round of the competition on Saturday. Lorenzo Ramsey bagged the only goal of the game
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Danny Heale: Canvey Island lost but I'm proud of display
CANVEY Island boss Danny Heale felt his side produced their best performance of the season in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Dulwich Hamlet. The Gulls were unable to find a way past impressive Dulwich goalkeeper Phil Wilson as they suffered a third successive
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9 people charged after drugs crackdown around Basildon
SIX people have appeared in court accused of drug offences, after being arrested as part of a crackdown in Basildon. A total of nine people were charged in connection with the alleged supply of Class A drugs in the town between January 2012 and
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Concord Rangers character has boss Danny Cowley singing praises
CONCORD Rangers boss Danny Cowley praised the character of his side after they trounced Maidenhead 4-1 at the Aspect Arena. A brace from striker Sam Higgins helped the Beachboys record their biggest victory of the season so far. And Cowley
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Soft goal habit back to haunt Southend United at Bury
IT was a real case of so near yet so far for Southend United at Bury on Saturday, but that has been the story of the season up until now for the Shrimpers. Blues again had the better of the game at Gigg Lane but only returned home with a point
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Southend United manager Phil Brown slams side as 'bunch of children' after draw with Bury
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown slammed his side as a bunch of children after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Bury on Saturday. The Shrimpers had to settle for a share of the spoils at Gigg Lane after conceding an injury-time equaliser.
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Farewell to St Bernard’s teacher, Mr Green
A POPULAR Southend teacher at who “touched the hearts of everyone who knew him” has died. Peter Green joined St Bernard’s High School, Westcliff, in 1998 and worked as a supply teacher after retiring. Mr Green, who was in his seventies and
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Blue badge crackdown launched to stop fraudsters
SOUTHEND Council tried to crack down on potential disabled parking badge fraud by contacting the relatives of holders who had died. The council sent 29 letters to the relatives. Sixteen said they had already returned the badge or it had been destroyed
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More than 200 people to claim compensation over Sadlers Farm
MORE than 200 people are seeking compensation for the impact Sadlers Farm roadworks have had on their house prices. Chartered surveyors Thomson Broadbent it was handling 203 cases on a “no win, no fee” arrangement. The controversial £63million
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Woman's iPad snatched on train
A WOMAN’S iPad was snatched out of her hands as she used it on a train. The theft happened as the woman, 25, from Billericay, travelled on a train between Fenchurch Street and Southend Central. British Transport Police (BTP) are now appealing
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Three youths are arrested after children robbed
THREE youths were arrested on suspicion of robbery after two schoolboys were threatened with weapons in Shoebury at the weekend. In two separate incidents, a lone teenager was targeted by two thugs. The first attack happened in the High Street
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Tragic climber’s family can't pay to bring his body home
THE family of a climber who died in New Zealand can’t afford to fly his body home – and will miss his funeral. Robert Buckley, 31, from Shoebury, was killed after falling 2,000ft from Mount Sefton on Saturday. His grief-stricken mum, Gill Ray
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Former Dale Farm traveller charged in international manhunt for rhino horn gang
A FORMER Dale Farm traveller has been charged in the United States in connection with an international manhunt into an illegal rhino horn gang. Michael Slattery, 23, was arrested at Newark Airport in relation to the illegal trade of rhino horns
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Teen's new firm is icing on the cupcakes
TAKE one ambitious teenager, add a spoonful of culinary skill, a sprinkle of dedication and the end result is a girl who has launched her own cupcake business at just 16 years old. While her old school friends are starting their A-Level courses
