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Eric Pickles confronted over abuse case
ERIC Pickles has come under fire for telling an alleged abuse victim to "adjust your medication" when she accused him of failing to help her. Teresa Cooper, one of a number of women who say they were heavily sedated while living at a care home
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Southend United's Kevan Hurst hails Shrimpers' fighting spirit after draw with Bristol Rovers
SOUTHEND United winger Kevan Hurst praised the Shrimpers’ spirit as they fought back to claim a 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall on Friday night. Blues went behind when Matt Harrold headed the Pirates in front at the start of the second
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Man released after 73-year-old was mugged
A MAN arrested in connection with a mugging of a 73-year-old woman for her handbag, which was recovered by a have-a-go hero, has been released without charge. A 37-year-old man, from Southend, was arrested in connection with an attack on a woman
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Power tools taken in raid
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of gardening tools were stolen from a Basildon shop. Thieves used a grinder to cut the hinges and lock from a door at Stanton Hope, in Seax Court, before helping themselves to chainsaws, hedge-trimmers and other garden
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Parents in limbo over school strike plans
SCORES of south Essex parents are still waiting to find out whether they will have to arrange childcare for their children during a one day teachers’ strike. Teachers at primary and secondary schools are set to walk out on Tuesday, in a row over
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Groups set out to share £1million
MORE than 50 groups have shown interest in applying for a share of a £1million community pot of cash. Basildon Council’s £1million Community Fund was launched in July, and 58 local groups have attended information days on the cash giveaway.
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College in eco finals
SOUTH Essex College has been announced as a finalist in an eco-friendly awards scheme. The national Green Gown Awards 2013 recognises the initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the UK to become more sustainable. The
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Woe over Basildon jobless figures
A LABOUR councillor has criticised Basildon Council after figures showing that almost one in five households in Basildon have no one in employment. Gavin Gallaghan, Pitsea North West councillor, slammed the authority and the Government following
