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Gunman robs Chinese takeaway delivery man
A CHINESE food delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint when he was lured to a street with a false order. The 26-year-old male victim, from South Woodham, was threatened by a man dressed in black, wearing a balaclava, who struck him round the neck
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Casino team set for 24 hours on street
A GENEROUS team of casino workers are spending 24 hours on the street to raise money for a homeless charity. Ten members of staff from Southend’s Rendezvous casino will be taking nothing more than a sleeping bag and a piece of cardboard, to get
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No play at the Kia Oval as rain washes out day one of Essex's match with Surrey
ESSEX's trip to the Kia Oval today turned into a damp squib as play against Surrey was abandoned without a ball being bowled. James Foster's side had travelled to south London looking to build on their positive start to the new season following
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Water quality at Southend beaches revealed
SIX of Southend’s beaches have won the official seal of approval for their water quality. The Marine Conservation Society’s Good Beach Guide for 2014 grades Shoebury East Beach, Shoebury Common Beach, Thorpe Bay Beach, Three Shells Beach, Westcliff
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Snooker: Stuart Bingham vows to come back fighting next season following first round exit at World Championships
STUART Bingham has vowed to come back fighting next season after falling at the first hurdle of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible today. Bingham faced former world champion Ken Doherty – the oldest competitor in Sheffield at 44 – as
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Snooker: Stuart Bingham exits World Championship at first round after defeat to Ken Doherty
STUART Bingham’s World Championship hopes were ended at the first hurdle following a morning to forget against Ken Doherty. The 1997 world champion was trailing 5-4 overnight against Vange professional Bingham. But the Irishman reeled off six
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Do you know this man?
DETECTIVES want to trace this man in connection with a vicious street mugging. Essex Police has released the EFIT of one of two suspects who repeatedly kicked and punched a man before robbing him of his wallet and HTC phone. The attack happened
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Well-known name stands for election in Leigh
A CAMPAIGNING former chairman of Leigh Town Council is standing for election to Southend Council. Carole Mulroney, who served as Leigh Town Council chairman in 2012/13, will stand as Lib Dem candidate for Leigh in the borough elections next month
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Man cut from van after early hours road smash
A MAN had to be cut free from a van after it crashed on the A13 in the early hours. Three fire crews, two from Grays and one from Orsett, used special cutting equipment to release the driver after he crashed on the Southend-bound carriageway between
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Southend United's assistant manager Dave Penney heaps praise on Jacob Murphy after impressive full debut against Rochdale
SOUTHEND United’s assistant manager Dave Penney heaped praise on Jacob Murphy after the on loan Norwich City winger ran riot in his side’s 3-0 win at Rochdale. The speedy winger created the Shrimpers’ first goal for Barry Corr before he volleyed
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Southend United fans have their say on win against Rochdale
We were great and did not let them settle in to any play. Same on Monday please. @stevewolfendale A lot of pressure would have been on the players to get the three points. Came through excellently. @rfuller22 Best result of the season
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Confession from a serial burglar
A SERIAL burglar has been jailed for stealing more than £30,000 of property. A court heard Joseph Lamb was in prison when he contacted police and said he wanted to wipe the slate clean. By the time he finished his confession, police had details
