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Andy's amazing charity challenge is almost over
A SELF-STYLED “average Joe” is three-quarters of the way through a year-long charity challenge. Andy Knight, 35, from Great Wakering, has successfully run, jogged and cycled his way through nine out of the 12 challenges he set himself at the beginning
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Popular pub boss dies of ‘heart attack’
A POPULAR pub landlord and former fairground ride operator has died. John Woodhouse, 63, who ran two pubs on Southend seafront, died on Sunday from a suspected heart attack. Mr Woodhouse was in charge of the Foresters Arms, Marine Parade, and
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Anton hopes for singing success
A CLASSICAL singer is celebrating after securing a coveted place in the regional finals of a nationwide singing competition. Anton Van De Mere, of Victoria Road, Stanford-le-Hope, will sing for a place in the final of Open Mic UK when he performs
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Open is highlight of Rayleigh's week
THE Rayleigh Club had a busy week as it played host to the East Anglian Open. The event saw nearly 100 professionals from the eastern region competing, followed by a pro-am event and the club’s domestic competitions. The Open was a very close
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Westcliff Hard get derby win after fight with Lawn
WESTCLIFF Hard were pushed all the way by derby rivals Westcliff Lawn in their Mixed Division One match. Both rubbers went to three sets but Hard prevailed 4-2 in the Leigh & Westcliff LTA match. Paul Clark and Linda Vaughan put Hard ahead
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Police hunting station muggers
A GANG of four men mugged two teenagers at Southend Central station. Two 16-year-olds from Canvey were mugged at about 6.20pm on Saturday. Police are appealing for anyone who saw what happened to come forward. Det Con David Bishop, investigating
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St George’s Park speed limit drop
SOUTHEND Council is to reduce the speed limit in St George’s Park Avenue, Westcliff, from 30mph to 20mph and install large signs, but the new limit will not be enforced because of lack of resources. Council officers will monitor whether drivers
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Service for climber who died in New Zealand
A MEMORIAL service for a climber who died in New Zealand will take place tomorrow. Robert Buckley, 31, from Shoebury, died after falling 2,000ft from Mount Sefton in the country, where he had been travelling. He was cremated in New Zealand
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Diver Oliver Dingley hoping medals are first step to success
OLIVER Dingley hopes his two gold medals in part one of the East Region Diving Club Championships can be a springboard for success this season. The Rochford-based 20-year-old Southend Diving member triumphed in both the three metre and platform
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Freddy Eastwood and Mark Phillips expected to return to training for Southend United
FREDDY Eastwood and Mark Phillips are both expected to return to training for Southend United today. The experienced duo had to be substituted after picking up injuries during Friday night’s 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers. But Blues boss Phil
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Graham Napier wants to end his career at Essex Cricket Club
GRAHAM Napier wants to finish his career at Essex after agreeing a new contract with the county. The Colchester-born all-rounder has penned a two-year deal at the County Ground, following a memorable season in all formats of the game. Napier
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The honeytrap who promised a man sex - then watched as he was robbed
THIS is the woman used as honeytrap to lure a man with the promise of sex before he was subjected to a terrifying knifepoint robbery. As we first revealed yesterday, Daniel Beeson and Tyrone Webb, both 18, posed as a girl called Jess on the Blackberry
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Lauren Goodger - I've had therapy over Towie fat jibes
WEIGHT had never been an issue for Lauren Goodger. That is, until she became one of the most popular faces on television. Now the star of The Only Way Is Essex, 27, has not only lived an emotional and physical rollercoaster since appearing on the
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Southend United manager Phil Brown: We've mixed it up after Bristol Rovers draw
WE’VE tried a different approach this week and have changed the routine to freshen things up for the players. I actually gave them the weekend off to think over the 1-1 draw we had against Bristol Rovers on Friday night before really blasting them
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Billericay Town chairman Steve Kent: Football Association must probe match-fix claims
THE FA must do a “proper investigation” into match-fixing claims, according to Billericay Town chairman Steve Kent. He has called on the authority to look fully into allegations made about his team, AFC Hornchurch and Chelmsford City last season
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Video: EastEnders stars take to the streets of Southend for filming
EASTENDERS’ stars played out a major storyline for the BBC soap on the streets of Southend. Filming in Oaken Grange Drive involved Queen Vic pub landlord Alfie Moon played by Shane Richie and restaurant boss Ian Beale played by Adam Woodyatt.
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Derby delight for three goals Bowers & Pitsea
BOWERS and Pitsea cruised to a home victory against local rivals Hullbridge on Tuesday night. Goals from Alex Tenola, Marc Steadman and Ibby Conteh saw the hosts win 3-0 in the Essex Senior League tie. Hullbridge finished the game with ten
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Spencer Bellotti admits last gasp winner for Canvey Island was 'superb'
GULLS striker Spencer Bellotti described scoring a last-minute winner in the FA Cup as “superb”. The 23-year-old’s brace helped Canvey reach the Third Qualifying Round of the historic competition for the first time since the 2010/11 season as they
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Navy may minesweep Southend and blow up all bombs in one huge explosion
THE Navy could minesweep Southend seafront to remove all unexploded bombs and detonate them in one go. The bomb squad is considering surveying the entire foreshore and clearing all ordnance to protect the public and cut costs after being called
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Laurie Carter ready for ups and downs at Basildon United
BASILDON boss Laurie Carter said he expects it to be a “rollercoaster” season for his high-flying side. The Bees lost 2-1 at home on Tuesday evening to Tower Hamlets in the Essex Senior League with goals from Kaine Wilson and Syrus Gordon cancelling
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Musicians unite to help homeless
ROCK for the Homeless, a six-hour event promising an eclectic mix of first-class music, is taking place on Sunday. The event, held at the Maritime Room, at the Cliffs Pavilion, is being held to raise money and awareness for World Homeless Day,
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Southend bands set to paint the town purple
SOUTHEND will be rocking this Saturday with more than 50 top bands playing in recognition of the town. The Purple Festival – hosted by pub and restaurant owners, the council, the SOS bus and the police – will take place from 5pm until 9pm on three
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Canvey man in TV hall of fame for famous snog with granny
A CANVEY man’s sloppy snog with a 77-year-old granny has won him a place in the TV hall of fame. In his first newspaper interview Todd Watkins, of Primrose Close, told the Echo he is still recognised for the kiss he performed on the Word TV programme
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Video: Voyage of the monster cranes to Gateway super-port
THESE massive cranes could be seen as they headed for the much-anticipated London Gateway super-port. Some of the biggest cranes in the world travelled along the Thames Estuary en route to the port in Corringham. The cranes from a distance
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Police searching for owner of stolen bike
POLICE officers are trying to find the owner of a bike which was recovered during a house search. They have identified the bike as a Ridgeback Comet mountain bike which is silver/grey in colour. It was recovered from an address in Westcliff
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Plugged-in laptop starts house blaze
FIREFIGHTERS have warned of the dangers of leaving electrical items on charge after a laptop caught fire at a bungalow on Canvey. Crews from Canvey went to the blaze at Stanford Road, just before 9.30am yesterday. The owners of the property
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Mystery of 2,995 homes plan for Castle Point
ALMOST 2,500 new homes are being planned in Castle Point – yet the council is refusing to say where. A confidential document has been obtained by the Echo setting out where 2,995 homes could be built on the mainland over the next 15 years.
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"Speak English" - what a Tory said to Labour rival with speech problem
A TORY Basildon councillor has been reported for mocking the speech problems of a Labour rival who has a facial nerve condition. John Dornan, councillor for Laindon Park, twice goaded Labour councillor Keith Bobbin , telling him to “speak English
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Calls from Basildon businesses to halt street light switch off
BUSINESS leaders are calling on County Hall bosses to halt plans to switch off street lights in Basildon. Basildon councillors made it clear to Essex County Council they want bosses to suspend plans to turn off street lights between midnight and
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Pupils clebrate the older generation
STUDENTS from Westcliff High School volunteered at a celebratory event for some of Southend’s most senior citizens. The sixth form pupils attended Southend West Conservative Club’s annual Centenarians’ Tea Party, which is now in its eighth year.
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Dad and daughter’s mercy trip to Ghana
A FATHER and daughter are travelling to Ghana in April to help school children living in poverty. Darren Eden, 51, of Broad Walk, Hockley, and his daughter Beth, 14, are going to a school in Onwe, a town 150 miles north of the capital, Accra.
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Longer surgery hours plan is "daft" says GP
A FAMILY doctor has criticised David Cameron for his “absolutely daft” proposal to open some surgeries 12 hours a day seven days a week. Dr Krishna Chaturvedi, a GP in Westcliff, claimed surgeries did not have the manpower to run an around-the
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Four firms battle to run c2c trains
RAIL company c2c is facing a challenge from at least four different companies to take over the Shoebury to Fenchurch Street line. The Government is seeking bids from a range of companies to run the line for 15 years from September, next year.
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Face of Victoria Centre revealed
FOUR Victorias from Southend have been named as the faces of their namesake, the Victoria Shopping Centre. The centre launched the competition as Calling All Victorias to find ladies of all ages to become the faces of the centre. Customers
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Why won't council won't listen to views on Elm Road plan?
LEIGH Town Council says their views over the development of a prime development site have been ignored. Angry Leigh councillors spoke out after most of their suggestions for the development Elm Road, which includes the police station, former town
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New self-service look for council's reception area
A COUNCIL reception area has been givenahi-tech, £54,000 facelift. Basildon Council has redesigned the area at the Basildon Centre, in St Martin’s Square. The old facility has been removed and modernised with an emphasis now placed on self-service
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Singing to help in Alzheimers battle
DEMENTIA sufferers are being encouraged to sing their way to a better memory. The Alzheimer’s Society has launched a “Singing for the Brain” and “Dementia Cafe” group for sufferers living in Hadleigh. Singing for the Brain is a programme developed
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Billericay pastors are ready for action
A DEDICATED team of 26 volunteers are ready to hit the streets of Billericay to support late-night revellers and vulnerable people in need. After the town’s Street Pastors scheme was launched in the summer, the team have undergone various training
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Probe into grammar school admissions
HEADTEACHERS, governors and education experts will be quizzed in a year-long study into the falling number of Southend pupils getting into grammar schools. Southend Council will launch an in-depth study into access to grammar schools this month
