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Southend United 1, Bristol Rovers 1

KEVAN Hurst’s long range strike secured Southend United a 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall tonight. The Shrimpers seemed to be heading for a fifth defeat in six games when Matt Harrold headed the Pirates in front. But Hurst’s 25

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One change for Southend United against Bristol Rovers

BLUES boss Phil Brown has made just one change to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s encounter with Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall with Adam Thompson replacing the suspended Ben Coker. Thompson will figure at right back with John White moving

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Party rounds off busy season for Southend Athletics Club

SOUTHEND AC’s party evening rounded off a very busy season with an opportunity to applaud the 200-plus club champions, League winners and those receiving special awards. For the first time the gathering was able to applaud the exploits of the older

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Ambulance bosses: We’ll bid for cash when we improve

THE East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust says it will apply again for foundation trust status when its standards improve. The trust has faced criticism for failing hit response time targets, hospital handover delays and low staff morale

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Strictly is a blast...just don’t bet on me winning!

TV presenter Rachel Riley revealed to the Echo she is pulling out all the stops for her dancefloor debut tomorrow. The Countdown and Gadget Show presenter from Thorpe Bay has been juggling her hectic work schedule with intense training for the

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Southend Airport bid to control airspace

SOUTHEND Airport’s move to take control of airspace within 2.5 miles, in an effort to cut delays and improve safety, has taken a step forward. The airport’s owners have started a consultation, which will last until December. An application

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Hospital's new ward is craned in

A NEW ward under construction to help Basildon Hospital cope with extra demand over winter is starting to take shape. Work on the hospital’s new inpatient ward has gathered pace as the first of 29 modular units was lowered on to the site by a 72m-high

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Ruby rises to Bake Off challenge

SOUTHEND baker Ruby Tandoh has won the accolade, “Star Baker”for a second time in the latest round of TV cookery show the Great British Bake Off. The 21-year-old philosophy student chose a citrus tea loaf as her signature bake, and followed it

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13 drug gang members found guilty

MEMBERS of the prolific drugs gang the Bush Boys were today found guilty of robbery and drugs offences. Thirteen members of the Basildon-based gang are facing lengthy prison sentences for offences including conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, robbery

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Trio of key players back for Southend Rugby Club's clash with Canterbury

SOUTHEND Rugby Club have been boosted by the return of three influential players for tomorrow’s clash against Canterbury at Warners Bridge. Prop forward Michael Guess, back row Daniel Legge and centre Chris Vaughan are all available again after

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Billericay Town’s Glenn Poole is ready to rock

GLENN Poole said he is back in a good state of mind and looking forward to playing for Billericay in the FA Cup on Saturday. The midfielder ended his self-imposed mini exile from football on Monday night when he started for Town in their 2-1 away

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Westcliff Rugby Club's Ben McKeith ready for Old Haberdashers test

BEN McKeith is eager to help Westcliff continue their fine start to the London One North season at Old Haberdashers tomorrow. Westcliff have won their first three matches of the new campaign but, after having to miss the opening day trouncing of

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Son still held over murder of mother

A SON arrested on suspicion of  the murder of his mother is still being quizzed today. Tolu Kalejaiye was found yesterday morning at her home in sleepy Wethersfield Way, Wickford, when neighbours reported concern. Officers cordoned off the

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Buzzing Basildon United welcome back old boss for Clapton clash

BASILDON United welcome back former manager Chris Woods to the Cohart Stadium as his Clapton side come to take on the Bees in the Essex Senior League. Woods was boss at the club at the end of the 2011/12 season when the team’s future was in severe

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Rochford Hundred aim for third successive win

ROCHFORD Hundred will be looking to make it three London Two North East victories in a row when they head to Chelmsford tomorrow. Hundred have won their opening two games of the new season and will be confident of maintaining their good start against

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Police charge woman who claimed to be dying of cancer

A WOMAN has been charged with six counts of fraud by false representation after claiming to be suffering from terminal cancer. Danielle Watson, 23, had been fundraising to pay for treatment, but police arrested her last year on suspicion of fraud

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Anthony Straker ready to revert to left-back if required against Bristol Rovers

ANTHONY Straker is ready to revert to left-back if needed for Southend’s clash with Bristol Rovers tonight. Blues will be without Ben Coker who serves a one-match suspension after being sent off at Bury last weekend. And Straker is favourite to

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Efit released after knifepoint robbery in Basildon park

A WOMAN was left shaken after a teenager robbed her at knifepoint in Basildon's Gloucester Park. The 58 year-old was walking by the lake when she was approached by a male on a black BMX bike. He pulled out a knife and threatened the terrified

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East Thurrock United boss John Coventry missing magic of FA Cup

EAST Thurrock United will not be in FA Cup action at this stage of the first time in three seasons. John Coventry’s team will instead travel to Harrow Borough for a Ryman Premier League clash. Rocks made the First Round proper in 2011 before

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Southend United's Mark Phillips: I'm a big fan of Friday night matches

I’M a big fan of the Friday night games at Roots Hall and tonight’s clash with Bristol Rovers is one we’re all looking forward to. I know these matches are something of a tradition at the club and there does seem to be more of an atmosphere for

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Will Atkinson hungry for Southend United points reward

WILL Atkinson is urging Southend United to finally turn good performances into points when they host Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall tonight. Blues have picked up just one point from their last five matches despite producing some good displays during

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Investigation launched into West Thurrock explosion

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into the cause of an explosion at a chemical plant in West Thurrock. Two men were left injured by the explosion, thought to have happened in a chlorine scrubbing unit at a Industrial Chemicals Ltd's Stoneness

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Concord Rangers expecting tough tie with St Ives Town

Concord Rangers start their FA Cup campaign tomorrow with Cambridgeshire’s St Ives Town travelling to the Aspect Arena. The Beachboys will be looking to keep up a positive start to the season which has seen them climb to 10th place in the Conference

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Homeowner threatened with machete on Canvey

A HOMEOWNER was threatened with a machete by burglars in an aggravated burglary on Canvey. Police are appealing for any witnesses who were in the area of Jasmine Close on Wednesday, September 25 at about 6.30pm. An Essex Police spokeswoman

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Southend Rugby Club's Chris Green: Karl Pryce is one of the club's biggest ever signings

SOUTHEND’S director of rugby Chris Green believes bringing Karl Pryce to Warners Bridge is one of the club’s biggest ever signings. The 27-year-old, who will make his Seasiders debut at home to Canterbury tomorrow, has bagged 83 tries during his

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Updated: Police swoop on Westcliff after man seen with a gun

ARMED police swooped on a Westcliff street after reports a man had been spotted carrying a gun. Six police cars descended on Ceylon Road and London Road shortly after 4pm. They were supported by a police helicopter and a dog unit after residents

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Driver sought by police after Basildon assault

A MOTORIST who swerved to avoid a woman who stepped out into the road after being assaulted is being sought by police. Officers investigating the assault in Basildon have appealed for the potential witness to come forward. The driver was forced

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Injury worries for Canvey Island ahead of Saints clash

CANVEY Island have injury doubts ahead of their FA Cup clash with St Neots Town at the Prospects Stadium. With the Gulls currently sat in 14th in the Ryman Premier League, the Gulls have injury concerns over Jay Curren who has a hamstring niggle

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Cauley Woodrow loan spell at Southend United set to be extended from Fulham

CAULEY Woodrow’s loan stint at Southend United looks set to be extended by manager Phil Brown. The 18-year-old’s initial month long spell expires after tonight’s game against Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall. But Brown is keen to the striker at

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Essex Leopards back in Southend on Sunday for National Trophy clash with Bradford Dragons

ESSEX Leopards begin their defence of the National Trophy on Sunday afternoon when Bradford Dragons are the visitors to Southend’s Garon Park. The Big Cats won the competition with a 99-91 overtime win against Tees Valley Mohawks last season.

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Spy cars could be banned says Eric Pickles

THE government is looking at banning councils in England from using spy cars like those in Southend to catch people parking illegally. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said he wanted to "rein in over-zealous and unfair rules". Static

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Horses seen on rush-hour A127 days after crashes

MOTORISTS fear another serious accident on the A127 after spotting horses and traps travelling in rush-hour traffic. Two people were injured and three horses died during a day of chaos on the busy dual-carriageway two weekends ago. Dave Waters

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Crash woman saved by A127 angels

HEROIC drivers rushed across a dual carriageway to save a fellow motorist after a horror smash on the A127. A Citroen Saxo ended up on its roof on the London-bound track after colliding with a lorry shortly before 9am yesterday. Moments after

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Wickford murder victim named as Tolu Kalejaiye as son is arrested

THE mother found dead at her home in Wickford has been named as Tolu Kalejaiye. It is believed her 21-year-old son has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Officers were called just after 10am on Thursday to a house in Wethersfield Way.

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Pair accused of attempted murder in Spain still waiting to hear their fate

TWO men accused of attempted murder in Spain are still waiting to hear their fate more than two years after they were first arrested. Kyle Thain and James Harris, both from Southend, were arrested as they were checking in to fly home from Murcia

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Deanes closure: 150 new homes nearby "ignored"

COUNTY education bosses failed to take account of a major housing development just yards from the Deanes School when they considered its closure, the Echo can reveal. In a letter passed to the Echo, Castle Point Council accuses County Hall chiefs

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Charity close to sensory garden

A CHARITY has taken the first step towards building a sensory room for disabled adults. Crossroads Care Essex, based in Kiln Road, Benfleet, needs to raise around£10,000 to build a sensory room to help adults with a variety of disabilities.

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Man used stolen card details to spend £16,000

A CONMAN who used stolen credit card details to buy guns and plasma TVs has narrowly avoided jail. Jake Jagger, 22, fraudulently spent £16,000 of his victims’ cash at electronics shops in Lincolnshire and the Airgun Centre in Rayleigh, before selling

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Man, 69, chases off 2 car park conmen

AN ELDERLY man chased off two thieves who tried to steal his wife’s purse in a supermarket car park. Graham Oster-Ritter, 69, saw off the two men who tried to dupe him and his wife, Penny, at Morrisons, in London Road, Hadleigh. The crooks

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Calls to make road safer for walkers

CAMPAIGN has been launched to cut speeding along a busy road after several accidents. Kerry Smith, Ukip county councillor for Westley Heights, wants drivers to take more notice of speed signs and crossings on London Road, Vange. The campaign

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Basildon demands a halt to street light switch-off

COUNCILLORS are at loggerheads over plans to turn off streetlights, with Basildon Council saying proposals are “ill-conceived and premature”. Essex County Council wants to turn off streetlights across the county, to save money and help the environment

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Creative Connor to auction art for disabled brother

A TALENTED schoolboy has created some unique artwork to be sold off to raise money for his disabled brother. Caring Connor Miller, ten, created three canvases to auction off to raise money for the ongoing care and treatment of Callum, eight.

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Aldi planned for old DIY site at Tarpots

A NEW supermarket is set to move in to the former Focus DIY superstore at Tarpots in Benfleet. Aldi is in the final stages of completing a deal to buy the site, which has been derelict since Focus DIY collapsed in 2011. Earlier this week, Castle

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Head is appointed to top job with group

A THORPE Bay headteacher will lead the national association of independent schools. Andrew Hampton, of Thorpe Hall School, has been elected vice chairman of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) for the next year, and will become its chairman

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My Rach has caught the Strictly bug

TV PRESENTER Rachel Riley will be waltzing across the screens for her Strictly Come Dancing debut this weekend. The Countdown and Gadget Show presenter from Thorpe Bay is one of the favourites to win the series, and will open her bid for the honours

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Former pub to be Christian centre

A FORMER pub is set to get a new lease of life after plans were approved to turn it into a Christian community centre. The Nigerian-founded Redeemed Christian Church of God has got permission to convert the Long Riding pub into the new centre.

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Wickford teenager to shave hair off in memory of her sister

A GIRL is having her head shaved in memory of her sister who lost her life to leukaemia three years ago. Alice Townhill, 17, of Wick Drive, will get her locks chopped on Saturday to raise funds for Clic Sargent, who helped her family when her beloved

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Warnings beach could be deadly minefield

FEARS have been raised for swimmers’ safety – with more than 250 unexploded bombs being uncovered on the Southend foreshore in five years. A high-explosive shell found by a bait digger near Bell Wharf, Leigh, on Tuesday was the latest in a long

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Brother leads Twitter tributes to teen

A HEARTBROKEN brother has led the tributes to his younger sibling on Twitter. Sam Clowrey’s brother Ben, 17, left heart-rending messages after Sam died in hospital. He told how the 13-year-old’s death had “left his heart in pieces”. Sam