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Two teens held in custody over armed robberies
TWO teenagers have been remanded in custody and charged over robberies involving imitation guns in Shoebury. A 17-year-old appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court accused of robbery, blackmail and possession of an imitation firearm. He is accused
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Nightmare for Post Office users as staff strike
POST Office customers faced nightmare waiting times as striking workers were replaced by inexperienced bosses from head office. Staff from Post Offices in Basildon’s East Square and the Laindon Centre walked out of work today in a row over pay,
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Bristol Rovers striker Matt Harrold glad to show he's not 'completely useless'
BRISTOL Rovers striker Matt Harrold joked he was glad to show the Southend United fans he was not “completely useless” by continuing his unbelievable scoring sequence against his former side on Friday night. The ex-Seevic student netted for the
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Thieves steal minibus from special needs school
THIEVES have stolen a minibus from a special needs school less than a year after it was won in a competition. Staff, pupils and parents at Glenwood School, in Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, have been left disappointed and angry after their new minibus
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Up to 160 homes on Solby Wood Farm
UP TO 160 homes could be built on farmland in Thundersley, the Echo can reveal. The owner of Solby Wood Farm, in Daws Heath Road, is said to have held pre-application meetings with Castle Point Council over proposals to create a new housing estate
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No end to victory drought for Southend United following draw with Bristol Rovers
SOUTHEND United’s winless streak was extended to six matches with a 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall on Friday night. Matt Harrold’s inevitable token goal against the Shrimpers put the Pirates in front before a screaming long range
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Boss Danny Heale keeps faith as Canvey Island face FA Cup replay after draw with St Neots Town
CANVEY Island manager Danny Heale is confident his side can still progress into the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. The Gulls will replay with St Neots Town tomorrow night after the two teams drew 2-2 in their first meeting at Park Lane on
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Steve Seehan earns East Thurrock United a point against Harrow Borough with a late header
STEVE Sheehan’s late equaliser earned East Thurrock United a 2-2 draw at Harrow Borough in the Ryman Premier League. The unmarked Sheehan headed home a free-kick from former Southend United midfielder Stuart Thurgood to secure Rocks a point which
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St Albans City leave Billericay Town's FA Cup's hopes in tatters
BILLERICAY Town's hopes of an FA Cup run ended with a 2-0 defeat at St Albans City. The opening goal came in the 17th minute when James Comley played a ball out wide to Victor Osubu. He managed to play a cross into the box which fell to Mark
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Concord Rangers equal best ever run in FA Cup with win against St Ives Town
CONCORD Rangers have equalled their best ever run in the FA Cup after beating St Ives Town 4-3 at the Aspect Arena. The Beachboys will now be in the hat for the third qualifying round draw today. And boss Danny Cowley is already dreaming of reaching
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Essex Senior League round up: Great Wakering Rovers' defeat lets Enfield 1893 close the gap
Enfield 1893 2, Great Wakering Rovers 1 GREAT Wakering Rovers slipped to a 2-1 defeat that allowed Enfield 1893 to draw level with them at the top of the Essex Senior League table. A victory would have put Dan Trenkel’s side six points clear
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Southend United manager Phil Brown: Stay on until you can no longer walk
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown has defended his decision to delay the substitution of Mark Phillips during Friday night’s 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall. Phillips signalled to the bench that he was unable to continue after suffering
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Reader picture: dog tired
Pepsi the schnauzer out for her daily exercise !!! Based on information supplied by Colin Stevens. If you have an unusual or funny picture you want to submit to us, click here http://www.echo-news.co.uk/contactus/sendusnews/
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Southend Tories oppose County Hall over school closure
SENIOR councillors in Southend have called for the Deanes School to be saved. Nigel Holdcroft, Conservative Southend Council leader and James Courtenay, councillor responsible for children and learning, will table a motion calling on the county
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Car crashes into garden
A CAR lost control and crashed into a front garden in Rochford. The silver Citroen car ended up on its side in a garden off Ashingdon Road. It happened around 8.10am. The driver was checked over at the scene by paramedics but did not need
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Stalls on Rayleigh market gain extra day up until Christmas
RAYLEIGH market will be open for an extra day each week in the lead-up to Christmas. The market, which has been a great success since it moved to the taxi rank, in the High Street in 2011, will open on Saturdays from November 23 until December
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Boy hit by car at Benfleet train station
A BOY has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car outside Benfleet train station. Police were called to Station Road, Benfleet at around 7:40am after a young pedestrian was hit by a black peugeot. The boy, whose age is not yet
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Tuesday's school strikes: those hit so far
STRIKING teachers will bring disruption to schools across south Essex tomorrow. FOR THE LATEST ON TODAY'S STRIKES CLICK HERE http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/10708514.School_strikes__all_the_latest_from_south_Essex/ Classrooms will definitely
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First glimpse inside Southend's new £27million super library
SOUTHEND’S new £27million library has opened its doors to offer a lucky few a preview ahead of its opening to the public today. As builders put the final touches to state-of-the art building, dignitaries, neighbours and a group of students were
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Protests over Halal abattoir plan
MORE than 750 people have signed a petition following fears an abattoir could be built just yards from flats and businesses. Residents and traders claim they have been told by a businessman he plans to open a Halal abattoir in the parade of shops
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Drug dealer ‘too ill’ to be sent to prison
A WHEELCHAIR-BOUND drug dealer has narrowly avoided jail because he is too ill to do time. Ronald Jewell, 55, of Spire Road, Laindon, was handed a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years at Basildon Crown Court. He admitted five counts
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Triangle plans are shown to shoppers
PEOPLE turned out in their droves to get a first look at designs for their reborn shopping area. Plans for the Triangle shopping parade, in Langdon Hills, went on public display yesterday, as architects showed off designs for the complex, which
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NHS 111 service let our family down
A MOTHER whose daughter died after a series of hospital blunders has accused the NHS of “losing its way” over its new 111 phone line. Christine Papalabropoulos, of Harris Close, Wickford, has criticised the out-of-hours phone service after calling
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Hospital staff helped save my mum’s life
A GRANDMOTHER who suffered two heart attacks as she recovered from cancer has returned to the ward where she spent three weeks fighting for her life to thank staff. The odds were stacked against Kathleen Kettle, 69, from Aveley, when she went into
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Death certificate delay for grieving family
THE father of a girl who died in Indonesia after drinking poisoned gin is still waiting for his daughter’s death certificate to be issued. Brenton Emmons, 47, from Southend, has been unable to get a certificate in the UK for Cheznye, 23, because
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Morrisons: New store will be good for Leigh
A NEW Morrisons convenience store in Leigh will benefit everyone, according to the retail giant. Supermarket bosses passed a potential hurdle when town councillors voted in favour of the new store, on the former County Interiors site at 1663 London
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Rylan makes time for charity project
STANFORD-le-Hope favourite Rylan Clark has taken time out of his jam-packed schedule to return to his roots. The local star who came to fame on the X Factor and now presents ‘Big Brother’s Bit on the Side’ visited Corringham children’s charity
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Family fun day to help raise cash for sensory room
A BENFLEET charity held a fun day to help raise funds for new equipment for its day centre. Crossroads provides breaks for carers and runs the day centre in Kiln Road, for young adults with learning disabilities. The family event featured
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Motorcycle barrier work to be carried out
A SAFETY barrier is to be put up on a busy main road to protect motorcyclists. A low rail will be added along the A1089 northbound heading towards the A13 in Thurrock overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The work will run between 10.30pm
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Canvey man says vapour trails are a genuine threat
THE man behind rubbished claims that Canvey is being covered by clouds from aircraft trails says it is not a conspiracy theory, but a genuine threat. Pat Muldoon, 47, of Eton Close, Canvey, told Canvey Town Council planes were leaving long vapour
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Town getting ready to welcome market
A NEW market in Southend’s High Street is set to open in less than a fortnight. It is hoped the market, which will be held every Thursday from October 10, will boost trade in the town and enjoy the kind of success enjoyed by Rayleigh’s Wednesday
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Fashion show to pay for charity's roof
A CHARITY fashion show will take place in Southend next week to refurbish a charity’s base and help it continue its vital work. The Raise the Roof fashion show will be held at the Kursaal Function Suite, Eastern Esplanade, in aid of the Storehouse
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I rode 363 miles for the hospices
A TEENAGER has spent part of the summer holidays cycling 363 miles to raise money for charity. George Stones, 17, from Southend, cycled from the Kursaal on Southend seafront to Mevagissey, Cornwall, to raise more than £600 for Havens Hospices.
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Hunt for car park conmen steps up
POLICE are continuing to appeal for witnesses to an attempted theft in a Hadleigh supermarket car park. Graham Oster-Ritter, 69, chased two men through Morrisons car park in London Road on Monday after two men tried to steal his mobile phone and
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Council fears for a concrete jungle future
CONCERNS have been raised that the future development of thousands of homes in Castle Point could be left in the hands of the Government. Castle Point Council is in the process of creating a new Local Plan which will act as a blueprint for where
