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Ensign defender Sargent expecting close contest at Clacton
WHITE Ensign defender Ben Sargent is expecting a close contest at FC Clacton on Tuesday night. Ensign sit 15th in the Essex Senior League standings, one place below tomorrow evening’s opponents. And Sargent is predicting a stern test.
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Rare pennies buried in 1066 near Braintree expected to fetch up to £180k at auction
A HOARD of 122 rare Anglo-Saxon pennies buried in 1066 when William the Conqueror invaded are expected to fetch up to £180,000 at auction. The exceptionally rare collection was buried in a field near Braintree with one possible theory the owner
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Drink and drug-driver caught on Dartford Crossing while she was already disqualified
A disqualified driver failed drugs and alcohol tests after she was stopped on the Dartford Crossing. Joanna Bushell, 39, of Friars Garden in Stafford, was stopped on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge on August 6 last year. She was driving whilst
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Channel 5 new drama Too Good to Be True: Full cast list and how to watch
Channel 5's new drama Too Good to Be True follows the story of single mum Rachel (Kara Toniton) who is on the poverty line and left working all hours to provide for her young son. However, one day Rachel is approached by a wealthy businessman out
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Three issues statement to UK customers amid network outages over 'past few days'
Thousands of Three customers in the UK were left without service this morning (February 12) after issues regarding the provider's mobile network were reported on Downdetector. At around 11.30am, there was a peak of 12,674 reports with various problems
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Do you need to microchip your dog and what happens if you don't?
Have you got a pet dog who isn’t microchipped? You might be wondering what the rules are and whether your dog needs to be microchipped. Dogs can be microchipped at the vets and it helps identify them if they get lost or stolen as the owner’s details
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Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers diagnosed with anorexia during cancer treatment
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has revealed he was diagnosed with anorexia after losing so much weight during his cancer treatment. The motorcycle-riding cooking duo are back for the BBC Two series The Hairy Bikers Go West, which King said brought
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ITV Coronation Street star to return after 13 years amid son's bullying storyline
A Coronation Street favourite will be returning to the cobbles after more than a decade away from the ITV soap. Violet Wilson who is played by Jenny Platt will be arriving in Weatherfield once more to be reunited with her son Dylan Wilson who she
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Bowers & Pitsea fight back to bag point at home
BOWERS & Pitsea stretched their unbeaten run to eight games with a 1-1 draw at home to Gorleston. It was a quiet opening period at the Len Salmon Stadium but the contest sparked into life just before half time with two goals in as many minutes.
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Drinkers 'fight and urinate' in Westcliff street plagued by anti-social behaviour
STREET drinkers are fighting in front of children and urinating outside homes “on a daily basis” in a Westcliff street plagued by anti-social behaviour. Frustrated residents are demanding more is done as a matter of urgency to tackle problems in
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Women's football: Billericay Town and Southend United both draw
BILLERICAY Town’s Women’s side bagged a 1-1 draw with MK Dons at New Lodge on Sunday. Maddie Biggs bagged a last minute equaliser for Town who are now 10th in the 12 team FA Women’s National League - Southern Premier Division Table. Town boss
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Warning issued after 'unexploded device' taken into Southend police station
SOUTHEND’S police station was evacuated after two “unexploded devices” were taken into the building, prompting an alert in the city centre. Specialist bomb disposal experts were called to the station, in Victoria Avenue, yesterday afternoon to
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Gunman unanimously convicted of attempted murder after Shoebury car park shooting
A GUNMAN has been convicted of attempted murder after a jury unanimously convicted him of shooting a man in a Shoebury car park. After a two-week trial into the shooting, the jury took less than 24 hours of deliberations to find Adam Valli, 22,
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Blues midfielder Morton eyes reaction at Oxford City
MOST Southend United players will be entering the unknown at Oxford City this weekend – but not James Morton. The midfielder, who was restored to the Shrimpers starting line-up against York City on Saturday, has previously played at the RAW Charging
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Named: Basildon man is first person in England convicted of 'cyber-flashing'
The first person in England and Wales to be convicted of the new offence of cyber-flashing is a 39-year-old man from Basildon. Cyber-flashing became an offence on January 31 this year as part of the Online Safety Act. Nicholas Hawkes sent unsolicited
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Major road is CLOSED after reports of crash with long delays in south Essex
A major south Essex road has been closed in both directions after reports of a crash. The A129 has been shut in Rayleigh due to an incident between Louis Drive East and Louis Drive West. Drivers are facing long delays in and around Rayleigh
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Police issue update after two 'unexploded devices' shut Southend Police Station
Police have given an update to members of the public after Southend Police Station was evacuated as two "unexploded devices" were identified. The police station, in Victoria Avenue close to the city centre, was closed and evacuated this afternoon
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Fears Southend High Street shop could close after administrators appointed
CONCERNS have been raised over the future of The Body Shop stores in Essex after administrators were parachuted in by bosses. The cosmetic high street chain, which has branches in Colchester, Braintree, Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is facing
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All we know after Southend Police Station evacuated due to unexploded device
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Canvey striker Higgins aims to build on win against Billericay
SAM Higgins fired Canvey Island to a 3-0 win against Billericay Town – despite suffering an injury in the warm up. Higgins scored twice in the first half to help the Gulls complete the double over their local rivals in the Isthmian Premier Division
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Southend Police Station closed and evacuated over 'unexploded device'
Southend Police Station has been closed and evacuated with a specialist bomb disposal unit called in due to an unexploded device. Members of the public have been urged not to worry as the police station, in Victoria Avenue close to the city centre
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Buildings evacuated in village near Essex city after 'smell of gas'
A ROAD in a village near an Essex city had been closed for more than 24 hours after reports of a gas leak. Firefighters and gas engineers were called to The Green, Writtle, on Sunday morning after residents reported a smell of gas. The road
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New transport safety officers with powers to issue fines to patrol Southend stations
New transport safety officers are set to patrol Southend stations with powers to issue fines as part of a £490,000 pilot scheme to tackle antisocial behaviour. The new officers will closely coordinated with train operators c2c and Greater Anglia
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Search for missing teenager halted after body is found in south Essex
The search for a missing teenager has ended after the body of a man was found in south Essex yesterday. Officers had been searching for Ronnie Benjamin, 18, who was reported missing on Thursday, Essex Police says. The search has now been "halted
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Dozens of new flats taking shape in Leigh 'could impact life in quaint seaside town'
AS dozens of new flats near completion in Leigh, one councillor has warned they could impact life in the “quaint little seaside town”. Three ongoing projects around the Broadway will see more than 50 new flats built this year, including 20 flats
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Community rallies to support south Essex preschool under threat of closure
THURROCK residents rallied to support a preschool under threat of closure after the council tried to impose a 76 per cent rent increase that would have forced it to close. Jacqui Maney (pictured inset), Conservative councillor for Aveley and Uplands
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Revealed: south Essex council aiming to raise tax by 7.99 per cent this year
THURROCK Council is aiming to raise council tax by 7.99 per cent this year, it has revealed. Cabinet papers show a council tax rise of 5.99 per cent along with an additional 2 per cent rise for adult social care which will enable the council to
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New fortnightly waste collection service confirmed for this south Essex area
THURROCK Council has confirmed it is rolling out a fortnightly waste collection service from April. Speaking at a full council meeting on Wednesday, council leader, Andrew Jefferies (pictured inset), also gave details of a new paid for garden waste
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Blues to be roared on by large away following at Oxford City
SOUTHEND United will be roared on by another large away following when they head to Oxford City this weekend. As of Monday morning, the Shrimpers have sold 982 of their 1,200 allocation. And the match has now been made all ticket.
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Murder probe: Appeal for south Essex residents to help trace victim's movements
Detectives investigating a murder have issued an appeal for residents in a south Essex town who may have seen the victim in the days or weeks before his death to come forward. Dimitrios Tsavdaris, known as Jimmy, was found dead at an address on
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Emergency repairs force road near Southend seafront to be closed
A road near Southend seafront has been shut for emergency repairs anticipated to last for a week. The closure in Victoria Road has been implemented between the junctions with Collier Way and Northumberland Avenue to allow for emergency sewer repairs
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Rise in homeless leaves south Essex council with almost £500k overspend
HOMELESSNESS in Thurrock is up by 22 per cent and has left the council with an almost £500,000 overspend, it has been revealed. A report drawn up by the council’s housing department, ahead of a housing overview and scrutiny meeting next week, blames
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Fresh appeal issued as almost £9k raised for family of Canvey mum killed in M25 crash
Police have issued a fresh appeal as almost £9,000 has been raised for the family of a "wonderful" mum killed in a fatal M25 crash. Zoe Hawes, from Canvey, was travelling to go on holiday to celebrate her 40th birthday when she was killed after
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Dangerous driver found to be drug dealer after fleeing scene of Southend crash
A dangerous driver who fled the scene after crashing into a parked car while driving on the wrong side of the road was swiftly arrested as burner phones and drugs were found in his car. Omar Amar, 31, was jailed for five years for his role supplying
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Joey Essex's ex Vanessa Bauer brushes off rumours of Dancing on Ice romance
DANCING on Ice star Vanessa Bauer has brushed off rumours she is dating her skating partner after splitting from Joey Essex. The Mirror reported on Saturday Vanessa and her on-screen partner Miles Nazaire have sparked speculation they are an item
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BBC confirms exact date hit show Antiques Roadshow will be coming to Essex
FIRSTSITE will play host to the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow as the series celebrates its 45th anniversary. The BBC has confirmed the gallery in Colchester city centre will be one of the venues throughout the UK where the show’s team, including presenter
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Money Saving Expert shares 8 ways you can improve your broadband speed
Whether you work from home or enjoy spending your free time online, you might wonder how you can improve the speed of your broadband. If your Wi-Fi isn’t strong enough for you to watch your favourite programme or to scroll social media, it can
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Call the Midwife's Helen George unsure of the future of BBC show
Star of BBC's Call the Midwife Helen George has discussed the future of the popular show. George has played nurse Trixie Aylward since the series began back in 2012 when it was originally based on the books by Jennifer Worth and her time as a midwife
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Charity kitchen set to 'get people out of homelessness' opened by Mayor of Southend
A KITCHEN set up to “help people out of homelessness” has officially been unveiled by the Southend Mayor, teaching people cookery skills to get them into employment. The St Vincent’s Centre in Short Street, Southend, supports homeless and vulnerable
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When is the next half term in Essex? All the upcoming school holidays
ESSEX schoolchildren have returned to school for their last week of teaching before the spring half term. Pupils in the county will have a week off school after packing away their books on Friday. This includes schools in the Essex County Council
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'Extremely high spring tides' to hit Southend today - with Westcliff flooding likely
A warning has been issued for "extremely high spring tides" of 6.15 metres in Southend today - with flooding likely. HM Coastguard Southend have issued a warning of the extremely high spring tides, which are set to be the highest of the year so
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Road near Essex city closed because of 'gas leak'
3:32pm Thank you for following our live blog today. Here's the latest from the fire service and Cadent.
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20,000 new homes to be built as part of £3 billion Government backed boost
A boost of £3 billion is expected to deliver 20,000 new homes as part of the Government-backed loan fund, the affordable homes scheme. The fund aims to give providers, including local authorities, access to lower-cost fixed-rate debt to increase
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Jonnie Irwin shared reason he was forced to keep working which 'broke his heart'
A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin previously revealed the one regret he had that forced him to keep working throughout his terminal cancer diagnosis. The 50-year-old died on Friday (2 February) just over a year after he revealed to the
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c2c train cancellations across south Essex due to 'train faults'
Commuters are being affected this morning by several train cancellations across south Essex - due to a train fault. Following a train fault between Rainham and Purfleet, which has now been resolved, train delays and train cancellations have been
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Major £18.6million plan unveiled to tackle dangerous potholes in Southend
MORE than £2million is set to be spent on permanently filling the huge potholes plaguing the streets of Southend, it has been revealed. Southend Council's proposed budget includes a major £18.6million investment to tackle potholes, improve pavements
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'Services would need to be cut for weekly bin collections to return in Basildon'
A COUNCIL leader has insisted that residents will need to decide what service gets cut instead if Basildon’s new bin collection scheme is reverted. The rollout of the new bin collections has been branded a disaster by residents and the council
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Flourishing Westcliff primary school becomes latest to join successful trust
A “FLOURISHING” primary school is committed to “delivering exceptional educational outcomes” after becoming the latest south Essex school to join a successful trust. Barons Court Primary School and Nursery, in Avenue Road, Westcliff, is celebrating
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Inside the quaint south Essex café with an extra special purpose as it reopens
TUCKED away in Hadleigh Country Park is a quaint little cafe which serves an extra special purpose. The Salvation Army Tearoom, part of the Hadleigh Farm Estate, is run by a team of trainees - adults with learning difficulties - that are being
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Flytipping hotspot near Southend retail park to be transformed into block of flats
A FLYTIPPING hotspot that has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour and an eyesore will be transformed into a new four-storey block of flats. Plans have been approved by Southend Council to build a 22 flats on the site of a former warehouse
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Bosses behind petrol station plan for historic A127 pub reveal it has 'run at a loss'
BOSSES behind plans to transform a historic pub on the A127 have revealed it has run “at a loss for three years” after being significantly impacted by the Covid pandemic. Under plans by EG Group Limited, the Dick Turpin would be demolished and