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First Bus - Changes coming for bus timetables across south Essex
A south Essex bus company has announced sweeping changes coming to their services over the next month. First Bus are making a number of improvements from Sunday February 25 in south Essex. The Essex bus 21/21s is to be revised from Monday
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Alleged Shoebury shooting victim accused of 'lying' and treating case 'like Top Boy'
THE victim of an alleged shooting in Shoebury has been accused of lying and treating the case like an episode of Netflix show Top Boy during a trial. Adam Valli is standing trial at Basildon Crown Court accused of attempted murder but the victim
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Call the Midwife favourites face marriage troubles as star shares 'tough' scenes
BBC Call the Midwife fan favourite couple Matthew and Trixie, played by Olly Rix and Helen George, are set to face marriage problems in upcoming episodes. It comes as series 13 draws closer to the end of what has been an emotional rollercoaster
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Watch as Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott 'communicates' with late brother's ghost
Paul Elliott, known for starring in CBBC's Chucklevision with his late brother Barry Elliott, is said to have ‘contacted’ his sibling’s ghost. Known as the Chuckle Brothers, they did everything together in the show but since Barry passed away aged
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Brits who bought vehicles before this date could be owed £1,000s says Martin Lewis
Millions of Brits who purchased a car, van or motorbike before January 28, 2021 could be owed £1,000s, Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has revealed. In January 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) banned discretionary commission
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Junior doctors announce fresh strikes after government 'failed to meet deadline'
Junior doctors will go on strike again later this month after the government "failed to improve pay". They will walk out between February 24 and 28, the British Medical Association has announced. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Rishi Sunak said
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Dad of 2 wins £3 million Spanish villa thanks to a second hand armchair
A dad of two has won a £3 million Spanish villa all thanks to a second-hand armchair. Omaze winner Graham Dunlop, 52, went to collect a battered leather chair he bought from a woman online who said he could have it for free as long as he donated
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A look at this weekend's non-league matches
IN THE Isthmian Premier Division this weekend 12th placed Hashtag United host eighth placed Carshalton Athletic at the Len Salmon Stadium. There is also a local derby as 13th placed Canvey Island host third placed Billericay Town while third from
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Canvey Island midfielder Charlie can't wait for derby clash with Billericay
CANVEY Island midfielder Charlie Edwards is expecting an entertaining local derby with Billericay Town tomorrow. The two teams go head to head in the Isthmian Premier Division at the Movie Starr Stadium. And Edwards cannot wait for kick-off
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Van 'drove on wrong side of M25' before crash that killed south Essex mother
Before being involved in a crash that killed two people on the M25, a van was seen driving on the wrong side of the motorway, police say. The incident took place just before 4am on Sunday, February 4, when Hertfordshire Police officers spotted
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Family pay tribute to 'wonderful' south Essex mum killed in tragic M25 crash
The family of a south Essex mother killed in a crash on the M25 have paid tribute to her as a "wonderful mummy and nanna". Zoe Hawes, from Canvey, was travelling to go on holiday to celebrate her 40th birthday when the incident occurred. The
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Cancer treatment waiting times in south Essex are worst performing in England
Cancer treatment waiting times in mid and south Essex are the worst performing in England with almost one in five having to wait more than a month for treatment to start. In the NHS Mid And South Essex Integrated Care Board area, only 81.5 per
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Both Dartford Crossing tunnels to CLOSE this weekend – see when and why
Both the east and west tunnels of the Dartford Crossing will be SHUT to traffic throughout parts of this weekend. We've gathered details on where the closures are, timings, and diversions in place every night this weekend. From Friday, February
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Flooding 'like a swimming pool' in notorious Essex road causing traffic chaos
MOTORISTS travelling on a Colchester road which is notorious for flooding are facing disruption this afternoon. Water has yet again engulfed the road and pavement of Haven's Road, in the Hythe, pictures show. As a result, traffic is understood
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Dragon trail through Southend city centre tomorrow to mark Chinese New Year
THREE weekends packed with free, fun events are coming to Southend to mark the Chinese New Year – including a Dragon Trail throughout the city centre. Lunar New Year festivities will begin on Saturday and a number of events are being planned to
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Dog 'in distress' on Chalkwell Beach sparks lifeboat rescue mission
Lifeboat crews launched a rescue mission to find a dog "in distress" with a rising tide in Chalkwell. RNLI volunteers in Southend were paged to launch the Hovercraft lifeboat to a dog in distress south of Chalkwell station last Friday after 2pm
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Classes closed today at south Essex special school with pupils forced to stay home
Three classes at a south Essex special school have been closed today with pupils forced to stay home due to "staff sickness and absence". Three classes at Glenwood School, in Rushbottom Lane, in Benfleet, were closed today with individual families
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Traffic building in south Essex as A127 lane closed and manhole cover is missing
Drivers are facing delays on two major south Essex roads this afternoon as a manhole cover is missing. The manhole cover is missing on the onslip to the A127 at the junction with the A128 in West Horndon, towards Basildon, according to Essex County
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Midfielder Mauro Vilhete leaves Southend United
MAURO Vilhete has left Southend United. The midfielder, who was with the Shrimpers on a dual registration, made 14 appearances for Kevin Maher's side. But he has now departed Roots Hall. READ MORE: How to get our Blues stories sent
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Two dogs which killed grandmother, 68, in Essex were XL Bullies, police confirm
POLICE have confirmed both of the dogs which killed a grandmother in an attack in Jaywick were XL Bullies. Esther Martin, 68, died on Saturday after being attacked by two dogs inside an address in Hillman Avenue while visiting her 11-year-old grandson
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c2c issues apology and update after 'urgent review of all Smartcard products'
c2c has apologised for an error meaning its Smartcards will not load certain travel tickets after a technical issue. Several c2c customers have faced problems over the last few days while loading the tickets onto the cards via the operator’s website
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Get our Southend United stories sent directly to your phone
YOU can now get all our Southend United stories sent directly to your phone. Our long-serving Blues reporter Chris Phillips continues to bring you the very latest from Roots Hall on and off the pitch. And he has now started a WhatsApp group
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Basildon teens arrested after staff attacked in ‘large disturbance’ at Lakeside
FOUR Basildon teenagers have been arrested after reports of a “large disturbance” sees staff assaulted at Lakeside Shopping Centre. Essex Police received reports of a large-scale disturbance involving a group of teenagers at Lakeside Shopping Centre
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PHOTOS: Work completed on long-awaited East Beach cafes with sweeping estuary views
WORK has been completed on two new East Beach cafes with sweeping estuary views – and the first tenant is now kitting out one in the hope of a spring completion. Hoardings have now been removed surrounding the cafes, on the site of a former cafe
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Heartless thieves steal postbox topper created by much-loved Leigh woman
HEARTLESS thieves have stolen a postbox topper created by a much-loved woman in Leigh. Leigh resident Linda Catling is well-known for her handmade creative postbox hats, along Marine Parade, in Leigh. However, she has been left disappointed
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'Dried-up eyesore' - Furious residents slam council for 'destroying green space'
FURIOUS residents have slammed council bosses for “destroying their vibrant green space” and turning it into a “dried-up eyesore” as part of anti-flooding measures. For years, residents in Tyrell’s Road, Billericay, have enjoyed jubilee parties
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Flooded south Essex road CLOSED for second day following serious rain warning
THE URGENT closure of a south Essex road has continued for a second day, as flooding causes havoc for motorists. Watery Lane in Hullbridge was closed off to drivers yesterday evening, after it flooded. This comes amid a yellow Met Office weather
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Two prolific thieves found guilty after stealing from shops across Southend
TWO prolific thieves have been found guilty after offences from shops across Southend. In the last two days, two prolific offenders in the Southend have been captured by Southend town centre team officers under Operation Raker. Daniel Steward
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Creative and trail-blazing south Essex architects shortlisted for awards
CREATIVE and trail-blazing architects in south Essex have been shortlisted for an award highlighting their work to create modern and sustainable new homes. The Bluebird housing development, in Southend, and Beechwood Village, in Basildon have been
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'Avoid': Cars 'breaking down' after driving through flooding on south Essex road
A FLOODED Rochford road is "flooding" vehicles and causing them to break down, a councillor has warned, as she urges drivers to "avoid the route". The road under the railway bridge at Rectory Road in Hawkwell is flooded and has been closed by Essex
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Delays and skipped stations for c2c passengers this morning due to 'damage'
PASSENGERS on c2c this morning are facing delays and stations are being skipped due to "damage" on the route. The rail operator has warned damage to overhead electrical wires is affecting its services. Trains are being delayed at Limehouse and
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Rare 20p coin sells for more than £100 - how to spot if you have one
Everyone is being encouraged to check their change, their wallets and down the back of their sofas after a rare 20p coin sold for almost 600 times its face value. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on
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Security experts explain 6 ways to deter cold callers from your property
Cold callers knocking on your door can be a nuisance, especially if you don't want to waste your time trying to politely ask them to leave. If you have been stuck with this issue persistently it might be helpful to know some of the best steps to
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The 9 symptoms that could mean you are suffering from Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that helps to keep your body healthy, but during the autumn and winter months, people are known to have deficiencies in it. The vitamin helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body which are
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Explosion and fire warning over cheap heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu
Cheap electric heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu "could explode, cause shock or start fires," consumer group Which? has warned. The watchdog bought and tested eight heaters costing as little as £7.20 from the TiokTok shop and Temu to see if
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Hangry dog owner 'stages sit-down protest' in Greggs after being told to leave bakery
A HANGRY dog owner is said to have staged a “sit-down protest” in Greggs after being told he had to leave because pets are not allowed in-store. Essex Police officers were called to reports of a disturbance at Greggs, in Station Road, Clacton,
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M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend
Several motorway closures will impact Essex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England. These will mainly be along the A12 in the early hours of the morning, with a few on the Dartford Crossing and the M25. If you are set
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Avid swimmer who came 'face to face' with sewage in Southend campaigns for change
AN AVID open water swimmer came “face to face with raw sewage”, sparking him to launch a mission to assess every storm overflow drain in Southend. Shah Haider, 50, swims in the water off Southend’s seafront all year round but has been left furious
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Southend bar set to take noise row to court after attempt to revoke its licence
A BAR is set to go to war with Southend Council in court after an attempt to revoke its licence for allegedly failing to heed warnings not to play music. Twelve Bar and Cocktails, in Clifftown Road, has been hit by complaints by a nearby resident
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Long-awaited plans to transform derelict pub into hotel in Leigh will go ahead
LONG-awaited plans to transform a derelict Leigh pub dating back to the 1800s will go ahead after winning backing from Southend Council. The Ship, in New Road, closed back in 2017 and has remained empty ever since, becoming a boarded-up eyesore
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Coroner criticises 'missed opportunities' before death of 40-year-old Basildon woman
A CORONER has criticised “missed opportunities” in the care a woman received for her mental health prior to her death. Katy Lloyd, 40, was found unresponsive at her home in Bessemer Close, Basildon, following an overdose from alcohol and heroin
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Watchdog orders south Essex GP to urgently improve as rating drops to inadequate
A health watchdog has ordered a south Essex GP to make immediate improvements as its rating has dropped from requires improvement to inadequate. Balfour Medical Centre has dropped to the lowest possible rating in a report published today, after
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'Never seen before here': Excitement as Wendy's set to open in Southend High Street
A HUGE American burger brand could be coming to a prime spot in Southend High Street after “exciting” new plans were revealed. Famous hamburger restaurant chain Wendy’s, which has just 22 restaurants in the UK, has applied to put new signs on the
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High street in south Essex hit by 'regular flooding' as drains 'too old to cope'
DRAINS are “too old to cope” and causing regular flooding in a south Essex high street, prompting a councillor to call for a long-term fix. Rochford Tory councillor Mike Steptoe has been left frustrated by regular flooding in Great Wakering High
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Basildon gymnastics team pleads for help after £3,000 of equipment is stolen
A GYMNASTICS team is pleading for help after thousands of pounds worth of equipment was stolen while they competed in a major competition. Leotards and equipment, including balls, ropes and ribbons, were stolen as well as training equipment including
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Huge new NHS centre will be built in south Essex as plans are approved
MULTI-MILLION pound plans for a huge new NHS diagnostic centre to speed up treatment for thousands of patients have won the overwhelming backing of councillors. Basildon Council’s planning committee has unanimously approved plans for the new state-of-the-art
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Up-and-coming musician joins ‘heroes’ Ringo Starr and Sting for charity single
An up-and-coming musician has joined legends Ringo Starr, Brian May, Sting, Mark Knopfler and more to create a “surreal” charity single. Connor Selby, 26, is one of more than 60 artists collaborating on a new version of Mark Knopfler’s 1983 instrumental
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An in-depth look at York City ahead of match with Blues
ECHOSPORT talks to the Y Front fanzine ahead of Southend United's match with York City. York are currently 18th in the table. What have you made of the season so far? "With only seven wins so far this season we find ourselves in a relegation
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Blues striker Waldron given training boost ahead of match with York
SOUTHEND United striker Danny Waldron will head into tomorrow’s match with York City boosted by his first full week of training with Blues. Waldon had previously combined honing his football skills at Boots & Laces with having to work his notice
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Shrimpers boss Maher previews match with York City
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher wants to get back to Roots Hall becoming a tough place for opposing teams to play. The Shrimpers host York City this weekend sitting just two points above the drop zone. And Maher - whose side have six home
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Southend United's Ex Players Association starting new venture
THE Southend United Ex-Players Association is about to embark on another new venture. SUEPA is close to having 500 members on board. And Andy Leeder, who organises SUEPA on behalf of the Shrimpers Trust, is now setting up a club for the former