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WATCH: Alison Hammond falls at Jeremy Clarkson's farm after being chased by cow
Beloved presenter Alison Hammond fell flat on her face after being chased by a cow at Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire. She was visiting the Top Gear star's property for a segment on This Morning where she met Clarkson, his wife
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Pictures show ‘unique’ public loo in south Essex transformed into ‘amazing’ micropub
A FORMER public toilet has been transformed into a micropub, creating a “warm and friendly” atmosphere for customers. Craftwerk, on Crown Hill off Rayleigh High Street, is the third pub under the ownership of Michelle Reynolds and her husband
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Blues star Scott-Morriss previews clash with York
THERE will be no disguising Gus Scott-Morriss’ determination to succeed when Southend United host York City this weekend. Scott-Morriss was sent off following a case of mistaken identity during the reverse fixture with the Minstermen back in September
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Studio inside Southend theatre to close again for major Raac repairs - here's when
A STUDIO inside a Southend theatre will close for an extended period as major repair work takes place after the discovery of potentially crumbling concrete. The Dixon Studio, inside the 112-year-old Palace Theatre in Westcliff, closed for temporary
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Hadleigh road set to close for two days next week - find out when and why
A ROAD closure is set to commence in Hadleigh as works begin on the carriageway patching. Road repairs in Bilton Road, Hadleigh, will commence next week and will involve removing a part of the surface around a pothole and placing a new patch of
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Travellers arriving at Essex airport by train are receiving 'unfair' £100 fines
TRAVELLERS arriving at Stansted Airport by train from London are receiving “unfair” £100 fines, an Essex MP has said. The fines occur when train users are unable to “tap out” from the Transport for London (TfL) network with Oyster or contactless
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'It hasn't gone to plan' - Council agrees to change parts of 'failed' bin scheme
THE councillor behind Basildon’s “failed” new bin collection scheme has admitted it “hasn’t gone to plan” as he promised to make changes urgently. A 2,600-strong petition calling for the new scheme, which has seen residents asked to split waste
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'Afternoon naps are key' - Dorothy is still dancing as she celebrates 101st birthday
AFTERNOON naps are the secret to a long and happy life, a Basildon nan has revealed as she celebrated her 101st birthday. Dorothy Violet Davis, marked her birthday in style with an afternoon of dancing at Larchwood Care Cameron House care home,
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Prolific burglars who crashed vehicle in Canvey are jailed for more than decade
A GROUP of prolific burglars have been jailed for more than 13 years, with one incident involving a crashed stolen car in Canvey. The thieves were Thomas Davis, Alan Clough, Steve Watts and Harry Fenwick and throughout 2016, the suspects were connected
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Amber warning for snow issued across the UK - what does it mean for south Essex?
The Met Office has issued two amber warnings for snow highlighting the risk of wintry hazards. The Met Office's warnings for snow and ice cover North Wales from 8am until 3pm on Thursday and the South Pennines and Peak District from 12pm until
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Anger at new DWP powers that would ‘treat disabled people like criminals’
Critics have hit out at new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) powers that will reportedly “secretly survey" disabled people's bank accounts. Campaigners argue that allowing the DWP to “snoop” on benefit claimants' bank accounts would further
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Blues match to be shown live on TNT Sports
SOUTHEND United's match with Dagenham & Redbridge will be shown live on TNT Sports. The match takes place at Roots Hall on Saturday March 9 and will now kick off at 5.30pm. READ MORE: Blues defender departs after failing to agree new deal
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Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after A127 multi-vehicle crash
A MAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a multi-vehicle crash on the A127. Essex Police were called to the A127 Londonbound, close to Progress Road, at around 8am following reports of a crash. The crash involved two cars
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Brother of former Essex cricketer stabbed to death starts charity to end knife crime
THE brother of a former Essex cricketer who was stabbed to death has set up a foundation in his sister’s name. James O’Malley-Kumar, 17, started a funding campaign on the online fundraising platform GoFundMe a week after his sister Grace was stabbed
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Blues defender leaves the club after failing to agree new deal
BROOKLYN Kabongolo has left Southend United. The 21-year-old defender made 14 appearances for the Shrimpers this season, on a non-contract basis, after signing from Billericay Town. But he has now opted to depart. A club statement confirmed
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East of England Ambulance Service issue update following major crash on A127
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars and a motorbike on the A127 near Rayleigh Weir. The East of England Ambulance Service has confirmed a man has been transported to Southend Hospital following the crash. As
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Homes across south Essex could flood as 28-hour weather warning issued
FLOODING to homes across south Essex “is possible”, forecasters have warned as the Met Office issues a 28-hour weather warning for the area. The yellow weather warning is in place from 2am on Thursday until 6am on Friday and covers the whole of
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Firefighters tackle blaze in high rise building near Basildon town centre
Firefighters have tackled a blaze in a high rise building near Basildon town centre. Crews were called to a high rise building in Cherrydown East, Basildon at 10:34pm last night. On arrival, Essex Fire reported the there was a fire on the
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Disruption on buses 'expected' following closure of A127 due to crash
DISRUPTION on buses is expected following the closure of the A127 due to a crash. First Bus Essex has warned passengers of disruption to a number of services following slow traffic across south Essex. Bosses say Eastwood Road is "extremely
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LIVE: A127 closed near Rayleigh Weir due to crash with delays back to Southend
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A127 'crash': Road closed at Rayleigh Weir prompting 'severe delays' this morning
A "CRASH" on the A127 near Rayleigh Weir has caused "severe delays" this morning (February 7), as queues are backed up to Southend. Southend Arterial Road is reportedly closed London-bound from St Michael's Road to just past Rayleigh Weir.
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Southend MP slams 'summer of stress' for university students amid marking boycott
University students faced a summer of "stress and panic" amid a marking boycott, a Southend MP has said, as student leaders assess the impact of recent industrial action. Anna Firth, MP for Southend West, was among MPs told that students with anxiety
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Cost of retirement up £8000 a year amid 'enormous pressure' on households
The annual cost of a 'moderate' retirement is up £8000 as experts predict grandparents will need to continue supporting other family members. The Pension and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) revealed that the income required for a moderate lifestyle
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'Vital' libraries across Southend will stay open after threat of closure
SOUTHEND’S libraries have been saved from the threat of closure after a review on their future was removed from the council’s budget. Two libraries could have closed and the opening hours of others slashed as part of proposals to tackle the council
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Union brands threat to jobs at Leigh community centre a 'declaration of war on staff'
A Union has branded threats to jobs at Leigh community centre following the discovery of a £115,000 deficit as "a declaration of war on staff". The community centre in Elm Road run by Leigh Town Council was thought to be self-sufficient thanks
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This is what you should do if you think your energy bill is wrong
An energy expert has shared what you should do if you think that your energy bill is wrong. Energy bills are a source of worry for many of us at the moment as we grapple with rising bills and the continued high cost of living. However if you've
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6 'warning signs' that you have dust mites in your bed
Brits are being warned of six 'tell-tale' signs they have dust mites in their beds. About a quarter of a millimetre long, the tiny insects live close to humans and feed on the dead skin cells we shed. Since they prefer warm and humid conditions
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Commuters urged to buy 'paper tickets' amid ongoing c2c Smartcard issues this morning
Ongoing problems with "smart" train tickets have forced c2c to urge commuters to switch to paper or e-tickets this morning (February 7). A spokesman for c2c Rail said: "We are sorry for the issues around loading tickets onto Smartcards. We're sorry
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William to carry out first engagement since King’s diagnosis and Kate’s surgery
The Prince of Wales will carry out his first official engagement since his father, the King, was diagnosed with cancer and his wife, the Princess of Wales, underwent surgery. William, 41, will perform an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle this
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Homeowner ordered to demolish Westcliff garage built without planning permission
ENFORCEMENT action has been approved against a homeowner who built a garage without panning permission and will now have to demolish it. The owner of 66 Westcliff Park Drive, Westcliff built a 3metre wide garage which projects 2metres in front
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'Inappropriate payments' and culture issues revealed in secret council documents
A DAMNING dossier from an official audit of Castle Point Council has alleged “inappropriate authorisation of payments made by officers” and “deliberate attempts to conceal the actions being taken” amid historic serious concerns about the culture at
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£700k investment plan to ‘secure the future’ of beloved south Essex theatre
A £700,000 investment into Basildon’s Towngate Theatre will “secure its future” as the town’s “cultural centre”. The theatre, in St Martin’s Square, has been a popular venue for musicals, concerts, variety acts and pantos since it opened in 1987
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‘It won’t work’ - Number of carers in dementia service slashed in budget cuts
A TREASURED dementia care service in Southend has won a partial stay of execution...but will be slashed from 12 carers to just two as part of tough budget cuts. Southend Council confirmed yesterday its dementia navigator scheme will be cut and
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'I can't bear it': Mould causing 'mushrooms to grow in bathroom’ at Basildon home
SEVERE mould and damp has caused “mushrooms” to grow in a woman’s council flat, leaving her desperate to move out. Resident Tania Woodward of Stebbings, Langdon Hills, is “at the end of her tether” and says the ordeal has impacted her health.
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‘I’m heartbroken’ - Mum ‘sent home from hospital’ days before unborn child’s death
A MUM who was due to have an emergency C-section over concerns about her baby’s growth claims she was “sent home from hospital” just days before her unborn child tragically died. Madison Goodwin, 18, from Southend, has been left devastated and
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Campaigners in desperate plea to save 100-year-old tree in Southend city centre
CAMPAIGNERS are fighting to protect a cherished 100-year-old tree which Southend Council has branded a “danger to pedestrians and drivers”. Protest group, Southend Tree Action, is demanding the London Plane tree in Chichester Road is saved.
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Southend fight back to make it 16 wins in a row
SOUTHEND Saxons made it 16 wins in succession after fighting back from 18-0 down to see off Chelmsford. Saxons started sluggishly before bagging a 35-25 victory. And Southend’s director of rugby Josh Ward was delighted with the spirit on show
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I'm a GP: Here are 5 symptoms that you have an unhealthy gut
A GP has shared five symptoms of an unhealthy gut that you need to be on the lookout for and how to fix them. There are trillions of tiny microbes within your gut that make up a complex and incredibly important internal ecosystem known as the