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Pub in Hockley temporarily closes due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
A PUB in Hockley has temporarily closed due to "unforeseen circumstances". The Bull, in Main Road, Hockley, announces it had closed in a post on Facebook. Bosses stated: "Important Notice. "Unfortunately, we have had to close the pub
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Kensdale reveals his reasons for staying with Blues
SOUTHEND United defender Ollie Kensdale is certain he can get back into the Football League with the Shrimpers. Kensdale has committed his future to the club by signing a new deal which expires in the summer of 2026. And Kensdale is confident
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What happens if King Charles III abdicates the British throne?
While rare, abdications are not unheard of in the UK, leaving many curious as to what would happen if King Charles relinquished the throne. The last abdication took place on December 10, 1936, when Edward VIII decided to marry American actor and
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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Man 'brought to safety' from roof of Southend car park
A man has reportedly been brought to safety by emergency crews after he was spotted on the roof of a multi-storey car park in Southend. Two fire engines, three police cars and a community safety unit were sent to the scene in Chichester Road at
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Emergency services 'shut off' road as man 'spotted on roof' of Southend car park
A man has been spotted on the roof of the multi-storey car park in Southend this evening, where emergency services have closed the road. Police and fire crews are currently at the scene in Chichester Road, where negotiators are reportedly working
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Taylor buzzing after winning first match in charge of Basildon United
CHRIS Taylor enjoyed a memorable first match in charge of Basildon United, beating Witham 4-0 at the TLM Environmental Stadium. Clyde Semazzi put the Bees in front after just 14 minutes before Samir Ali doubled the home side’s advantage on the
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Change in voting system agreed by councillors
A new system to elect councillors in Castle Point has been agreed – meaning people will now go to the polls every four years. Whole council elections will be held in May 2024 as a result of a review of electoral arrangements by the Local Government
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Police appeal after 'large scale fight' at fast-food restaurant in Benfleet
POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses after "large scale fight" at fast-food restaurant in Benfleet. Essex Police were called to KFC, on London Road, in Benfleet, on Saturday at around 10:30pm. This was following reports of a large
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'Inadequate' Canvey school to ban fake tan and install metal gates outside toilets
A SCHOOL is to ban fake tan and put metal gates outside toilets in a determined drive to “raise expectations” following a devastating Ofsted report. The Cornelius Vermuyden School, in Dinant Avenue, Canvey, was rated “inadequate” in a damning Ofsted
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Ian Lavender from the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army dies aged 77
Ian Lavender who played Private Pike in the hit BBC sitcom Dad's Army has died at the age of 77. The iconic actor from Birmingham was 22 when was cast for the role of Private Pike decades ago. He would end up spending 10 years in the role and
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Echo readers can subscribe for just £5 for 5 months in this flash sale
Southend and Basildon Echo readers can sign up to our news site for an exclusive offer of £5 for five months or more than 30 per cent off an annual subscription. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Will it snow in Southend and Basildon? Forecasters warn of potential wintry weather
TEMPERATURES across Essex are beginning to drop again with weather warnings being issued across parts of the country. Southend and Basildon have already had some small showers of snow during the winter period so far. But is there set to be
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Man arrested after grandmother savaged by two dogs in Essex released on bail
A MAN arrested in connection with the death of grandmother Esther Martin in Jaywick has been released on conditional bail. The 68-year-old died on Saturday after an incident involving two dogs inside an address in Hillman Avenue. She had been
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'Gimme, gimme, gimme'... an ABBA sing-along event in Southend
IT is time to bring our your best Dancing Queens as Southend is set to host an ABBA sing-along event. The event will be a night of singing along to all the best ABBA hits, with dressing up encouraged. It is being held at Twenty One, Southend
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Much-loved Chinese restaurant in Southend set to permanently close - here's when
A MUCH-LOVED Chinese restaurant in Southend is set to close after 21 years. Champagne Restaurant, in London Road, has issued an "important notice" outside the site confirming its closure. Bosses say Champagne Restaurant will be "permanently
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Royal Mint creates new 50p coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI
The Royal Mint has launched a brand new 50p commemorative coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). All 238 RNLI Lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland will be presented with their own commemorative 50p coin
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Top 10 mistakes to avoid if you want to pass your driving test
Are you or someone you know about to take a driving test? There are lots of things to remember to do in a driving test and there are also things to avoid if you want to pass. If you’re unaware of the actions that could make you fail, you might
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Frustrated residents urge council to finally 'bite the bullet and ditch bin scheme'
BASILDON councillors are being urged to “bite the bullet” and ditch the “horrendous” new rubbish scheme when they debate a 2,600-strong petition. The council will meet tomorrow to consider the impact of ditching weekly black sack collections in
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Demolition work starts on 'derelict eyesore' ahead of 29 flats at former car wash
DEMOLITION work has finally begun on a “derelict eyesore” which has been surrounding by hoardings for three years. Plans for 29 flats on the corner of West Street, Rochford, were approved in 2021 and aimed to revitalise “the gateway to Rochford
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Dealers in 60s and 50s on mobility scooters jailed over sale of cocaine on Canvey
DRUG dealers including a married couple who both use mobility scooters have been jailed for their role in selling cocaine on Canvey. Stephen Tappenden, 62, and his wife Tracy Tappenden, 53, were involved in collecting cocaine from London and dishing
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Win a brand-new gadget
In this brilliant competition, we are giving you the chance to win some great gadgets for your home and yourself. Each week from 29 January to 19 February. The competition closing date is Friday 1st March 2024. Prize list SHARP 40'' HD Smart
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Man who evaded police in high speed Canvey and Rayleigh chases is jailed
A MAN was jailed after going on several high speed chases with police with officers finding a samurai sword, CS spray and cocaine in his possession. Callum Hutchins, 28, was initially released from prison in April 2022 following a Canvey “gangland
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Victim ‘suffered fractured thigh and major artery damage in Shoebury shooting’
THE victim of a shooting suffered a fractured thigh bone and damage to a major artery during the incident in Shoebury, a court has heard. Adam Vallli, 22, is standing trial at Basildon Crown Court charged with attempted murder. The jury heard the
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Southend bar accused of ignoring council order not to play music faces losing licence
A BAR could lose its licence for ignoring orders to stop playing music after the council installed sound detection equipment in a neighbouring flat. Twelve Brunch and Cocktails was banned from playing music by Southend Council after it ruled noise
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The final say: Blues defeat a reality check but no need to overreact
AFTER weeks of rare positivity at Roots Hall came something of a reality check for Southend United on Saturday. Blues have come a long way off the pitch in recent times and, at long last, are being run properly and professionally. But there