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When is Coronation Street on this week? ITV to air extra episode on this date
Sporting events being broadcast on ITV1 recently have forced Coronation Street’s usual schedule to be shaken up quite a lot. But in the latest schedule change, it’s certainly not bad news for Corrie fans. This is because there will be an extra
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This is who founded The Body Shop more than 40 years ago but who owns it now?
It’s a sad day for many beauty and skincare lovers as the UK arm of The Body Shop hires administrators. This means thousands of jobs are now at risk at more than 200 stores in the UK. However, the chain will continue to trade through stores
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Blues drop to 20th in National League table
SOUTHEND United have slipped to 20th in the National League standings following Tuesday night's matches. Dorking Wanderers triumphed 1-0 at York City to move above the Shrimpers while there was also an impressive victory for AFC Fylde who won 5
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National League club confirm appointment of new head coach
EBBSFLEET United have confirmed Danny Searle will be remaining as head coach. Searle had been in charge of the Kent club on a caretaker basis. But the former Aldershot boss will now be remaining in charge. READ MORE: Vilhete explains
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Unprovoked attack in Southend High Street left victim 'gushing with blood'
THE victim of an unprovoked high street attack was left in “complete fear” after being slashed with keys and punched. Lisa Allen, 43, and Michael Darcey, 37, assaulted the victim outside WH Smith in Southend High Street and left him “gushing with
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Independent bakery opens second shop as Southend businessmen ‘take on Greggs’
THE owners of an independent bakery have opened their second shop as they look to take on giants like Greggs for a slice of the pie. Bake Essex, which opened on the Ridgeway in Chalkwell last February has quickly expanded to a new site in Manners
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Drug dealer who sold out of addicts' south Essex flat is jailed after police raid
DRUG dealer who sold drugs out of a flat belonging to two addicts has been jailed after police raided the home. Anthony Sibanda, 23, sold drugs out of a flat above a shop in Hart Road, Thundersley, belonging to his two co-defendants Elisa Piper
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Vilhete explains his departure from Blues
MAURO Vilhete left Southend United in order to play first team football. Vilehete left the Shrimpers last week having made 14 appearances while at Roots Hall. But the 30-year-old, who joined Blues when under a transfer embargo on a dual registration
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Tributes pour in across Essex to radio legend Steve Wright after death aged 69
Tributes have poured in across Essex to veteran radio DJ Steve Wright after his death aged 69. The family of the BBC presenter - who went to school in Eastwood - announced his death today in a statement to BBC. In the statement shared to the
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Legendary BBC radio DJ and former Eastwood schoolboy Steve Wright dies aged 69
Former Eastwood schoolboy and much-loved BBC radio DJ Steve Wright has died aged 69, the broadcaster reports. Wright's family confirmed the presenter's death "with deep sorrow and profound regret" in a statement shared to BBC News today.
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Essex TV star Gemma Collins announces engagement to partner Rami Hawash
TV star Gemma Collins said “this is it” as she announced her engagement to partner Rami Hawash. The former The Only Way Is Essex star shared the news on Instagram, posting a photo of the couple in which she is flashing a diamond engagement ring
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Amber flood alert in part of south Essex as residents warned to 'be prepared'
An amber flood alert has been issued in part of south Essex as residents are urged to "be prepared" with heavy rain expected this week. The Environment Agency has issued the alert covering Coalhouse Fort and car park in East Tilbury, as well as
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Motorcyclist left with serious injuries after crash in major south Essex road
A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a rush-hour crash in a major south Essex road. Police shut off London Road (A129) in Rayleigh yesterday after a crash involving a motorbike and a van, close to Louis Drive East.
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Potholes inspected within 24 hours as Southend Council 'one of most responsive'
Potholes are being inspected within 24 hours as Southend Council claims to be "one of the most responsive in the UK". If a resident reports a pothole on any road in the borough using MySouthend, it will be inspected within a 24-hour window or by
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Gavin & Stacey to return to BBC for Christmas special according to reports
Reports have suggested that the beloved British sitcom Gavin & Stacey could be returning to the BBC for a Christmas special this year. The show, created by James Corden and Ruth Jones last aired a new episode on the BBC five years ago for the 2019
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Schoolchildren and elderly left stranded due to 'unacceptable' Southend bus delays
SCHOOLCHILDREN and elderly residents have been left stranded at bus stops in the freezing cold due to “unacceptably” delayed buses. In a letter to First Bus, Southend Lib Dem leader Paul Collins has demanded urgent talks with bosses at the bus
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Radical £2m project could see Southend seafront lined with EV car charging points
ELECTRIC charging points could line the seafront alongside self-watering “pocket parks” under radical proposals to help Southend go green. Plans to transform part of the seafront close to City Beach into a green oasis were unveiled by Southend
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'Fuming' Southend driver slams council for parking fine despite £16.50 permit change
A FURIOUS resident has slammed Southend Council for hitting her with a parking fine, despite giving them the heads up she was changing her registration. Southend resident, Stef Russell, contacted the council at the start of the year to ask for
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Junior Southend divers make ‘clean sweep’ at competition with nine medals
NINETEEN young divers from Southend gave an impressive performance on a busy day of competitions in Southampton. Divers and coaches from the Southend Diving Programme, based at the “world-class” Swimming and Diving Centre in Garon Park, were out
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'Cowardly' gunman chased friend down A127 and shot him after row over lift home
A "cowardly" gunman who left his friend needing to have four surgeries after a row over a lift home has been convicted of attempted murder. Essex Police launched an investigation on May 14 last year after receiving a call shortly after 2am about
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Essex families urged to take part in Stacey Solomon's clutter-clearing BBC show
Applications are now open for families to appear in the next series of Stacey Solomon's clutter-clearing BBC show - and Essex residents are being urged to take part. BBC One's Sort Your Life Out sees Solomon and her team of experts – organiser
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How East Thurrock are being put back on the football map
PLANS are gathering pace to put East Thurrock back on the football map. Just six months after the Rocks were liquidated, Jack Duffin has helped to form a new look club which will be run by the fans. And Duffin, the club’s chairman, has been
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Concord Rangers continue bid to beat the drop
CONCORD Rangers will continue their bid to beat the drop when they head to Whitehawk tonight. The Beach Boys have risen to third from bottom after one defeat in their last six Isthmian Premier Division outings. And Jamal Allen is confident
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Essex woman who was 'mute' credits lockdown for transforming her into chatty barmaid
A woman who had selective mutism so badly as a child she could not answer the register says lockdown changed her life - and is now a chatty barmaid. Isabella Turner, 19, credits the pandemic with changing her outlook - describing it as a "real
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Call the Midwife faces schedule change as final episodes cancelled
Fans of BBC's Call the Midwife will have to wait much longer than normal for the last two episodes of series 13. The schedule change comes as the official Call the Midwife Instagram page confirmed that the BAFTA Film Awards would replace the drama
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7 emergency cost of living support schemes on offer worth £3000 in total
Struggling to cope with the current cost of living crisis? Here are seven ways to get free financial support. As previously reported by ourselves, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is giving out cash to Universal Credit and other benefits
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Southend man involved in fake licence fraud on the run after fleeing to Thailand
A SOUTHEND man involved in a fake licence fraud has not been apprehended after fleeing to Thailand. Leon Childs, 36, from Southend, was charged with conspiring to commit fraud by false representation. This was after Paul Ridden, 70 admitted
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Shoebury man sentenced in crackdown on gang which stole more than £100,000 of bikes
A Shoebury man has been sentenced as part of a crackdown on a gang which stole more than £100,000 worth of bicycles. The gang's crime spree came to the end of the road when police recovered 57 stolen bikes from their den, leading to the conviction
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'Severe delays' on A13 following report of a crash with traffic building back to A132
Motorists are facing "severe delays" this morning on the A13 London Bound following reports of a crash. Reports from Essex Travel News state that an accident has been reported after the A176 at Five Bells, with traffic slow back to the A132 Pitsea
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When is Red Nose Day 2024? Alison Hammond and Rylan Clark to support Comic Relief
Red Nose Day 2024 is just around the corner and some of the stars supporting this year’s appeal have been revealed. This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Rylan Clark are among the famous faces sporting this year’s special Red Nose Day aprons
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Southend man 'called 999 pleading for help' the night before taking his own life
A MAN called emergency services pleading for help less than 24 hours before taking his own life, an inquest has heard. Howard Gary Smollan, 46, died following a drug overdose in York Road, Southend but had called 999 the night prior to his death
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Heartless thief targets Leigh woman's postbox toppers as second is stolen within days
SHE’S known as the Banksy of Leigh... but now Linda Catling is sharpening her detective skills after her latest postbox topper called “PC Plod” was stolen... the second to be snatched within days. Linda has become a Leigh legend for her hand-made
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'Best place to live': Proud residents hit back after Canvey branded 'hell hole'
FURIOUS residents have insisted Canvey is a “special place” to live with a great community after the island was branded a “hell hole”. The island was a thriving holiday destination in the 60s with a booming tourist economy that saw holiday-makers
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Battle against 'urban sprawl' as residents oppose 117 new homes in south Essex
FURIOUS residents have vowed to fight plans for 117 new homes on green belt in Wickford. Radka Webb, 45, is uniting residents into a campaign group in an attempt to convince Basildon Council to throw out plans for new homes in London Road.
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Artists could enjoy wine as they paint as Leigh Broadway studio hopes to sell alcohol
AN art studio in the heart of Leigh is hoping to sell alcohol so people can enjoy a glass of wine while they paint. Create 98, in Leigh Broadway, is an art and creative studio that has been running workshops for residents for the last five years
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School defends decision to end 'free childcare' service despite parents' anger
A SCHOOL has revealed plans to end a free, after-school childcare service, despite criticism from parents. Northwick Park Academy, on Canvey, has finished lessons at 1.30pm on Fridays since 2020 to give teachers time to mark exams and plan lessons
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Video: Patient 'disgusted' as rodent spotted scurrying in Basildon Hospital corridor
A RODENT was spotted scurrying along a corridor inside Basildon Hospital, leaving a shocked patient “disgusted”. Courtney Bailey, 25, from Basildon, has been in Horndon Ward since January following a paralysis attack which has left her unable to
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RSPCA shares how to get rid of rats in your home or garden without harming them
Have you noticed you’ve got rats living in your house or garden? There are a few ways to get rid of rats without harming them. While rats can be inconvenient visitors, they don’t have to die because they’re unwanted guests so the RSPCA has shared