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Blues striker Powell provides update on knee injury
SOUTHEND United striker Callum Powell is stepping up his return from a knee injury. The 28-year-old forward has been sidelined since the end of September. But Powell has now resumed running and hopes to be back playing before the end of the
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When is Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on TV? ITV confirm 2024 series date
It’s the news many ITV viewers have been waiting for since the start of the year, but it’s now been confirmed Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway will finally be returning this month. However, this series will be one to celebrate as it will be
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Is Downton Abbey coming back? 'Secret' series 7 begins filming per reports
It’s been just over eight years since the last series of Downton Abbey aired on ITV, which began in 2010. But fans may not have long to wait to see the lives of the aristocratic Yorkshire Crawley family on TV screens once more as it’s been reported
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How much money does it cost the NHS to call out an ambulance in the UK?
While ambulance services in the UK are free at the point of use, it still costs the NHS and taxpayer money to fund. Every year, millions of people across England, Scotland and Wales rely on ambulances to provide urgent medical care while getting
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Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out looking for Brits to take part in new series
BBC One show Sort Your Life Out is looking for families or shared households across the UK to take part in a new series. The show will feature the help of celebrity organiser Stacey Solomon and her team of experts. So, here comes the big question
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In pictures: New £8.7million unit expansion taking shape at Southend Hospital
WORK is under way on an £8.7million expansion of Southend Hospital’s radiotherapy unit which will become home to new state-of-the-art equipment using beams of high energy X-rays or electrons to destroy cancer cells. Cranes are now on site at the
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Multi-million pound plans to transform old south Essex Debenhams set for green light
MULTI-MILLION pound plans to transform the former Debenhams in the Eastgate Shopping Centre and bring it back into use are set to get the green light. Basildon Council has been recommended to approve the major proposals to create a mini-hospital
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'True gentleman': Tributes paid to south Essex butcher and historian following death
TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” former Leigh butcher and amateur historian whose death has prompted an outpouring of sympathy from hundreds of south Essex residents. Roger Shinn, who ran a butcher’s shop in Rectory Grove, Leigh
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Families at 'wits’ end' over antisocial behaviour on a 'nightly basis' in Leigh
FAMILIES are at their “wits’ end” over antisocial behaviour in Leigh with trouble on a “nightly basis” and throughout weekends, it has been claimed. Southend Council’s place scrutiny committee has supported plans to renew a public space protection
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Train drivers at c2c vote to continue strike action for six months
Train drivers at c2c and four other rail operators have voted to continue taking strike action for six months in the long-running dispute over pay and conditions. Aslef announced that its members at the south Essex train firm, as well as Chiltern
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Blues fans enjoy night to remember as Taylor looks back on career
FORMER Southend United star Peter Taylor rolled back the years to entertain a packed Essex County Bowling Club. The ex Shrimpers winger and manager spoke extensively about his illustrious career alongside host Glenn Pennyfather in a night organised
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Police appeal to speak to man 'known to frequent' part of Southend seafront
POLICE want to speak to a 55-year-old man from Westcliff in connection with an investigation into an assault. Tony Bird is described as 6ft 2ins tall, of medium build with short brown hair. He is reportedly known to frequent the areas around
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PHOTOS: Parts of stolen high-value cars uncovered at south Essex chop shop
Police spent 15 hours recovering parts of stolen high-value cars as a suspected south Essex chop shop was uncovered. Reacting quickly following information received, community policing officers and Essex Police's stolen vehicle intelligence unit
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Beauty spot closed off amid investigation over risk of Leigh cliffs landslip
A BEAUTY spot in Leigh has been shut off while tests are carried to assess the safety of the cliffs to determine whether they are at risk of slipping. A section of Belton Hills, off Marine Parade, has been closed while Southend Council investigates
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Book of condolence: Your tributes to radio legend and Eastwood schoolboy Steve Wright
We have opened an online book of condolence for BBC radio DJ and much-loved former Eastwood schoolboy Steve Wright who has died aged 69. Wright's family confirmed the broadcaster's death yesterday "with deep sorrow and profound regret" in a statement
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Southend Saxons ready for top of the table clash with Eton Manor
SOUTHEND Saxons face “their biggest game in years” against title rivals Eton Manor at Warners Bridge this weekend. Table-topping Southend go into the game six points clear of their closest challengers. And director of rugby Josh Ward admits
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Nessa actress Ruth Jones shuts down rumours of Gavin & Stacey Christmas special
GAVIN and Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones has shut down rumours the beloved sitcom is returning for a Christmas special this year. Yesterday, the American entertainment blog Deadline reported the cast was set to film a new episode of the Billericay
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Man charged after '£50k cannabis grow' uncovered in Hamlet Court Road raid
A man has been charged with drugs offences after an alleged cannabis grow worth more than £50,000 was uncovered in a police raid. Officers raided an address in Hamlet Court Road on Tuesday morning as part of an investigation into the sale of cannabis
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New £24million lab opens at Ford Dunton as MP taken on 'hands-free, feet-free' drive
A minister went on a hands-free, feet-free driver as a new £24million lab was unveiled at Ford Dunton today. The new "state-of-the-art" electric vehicle testing lab was opened today by the Government's technology minister Anthony Browne, brining
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LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards
Newsquest Media Group’s digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at the Microsoft Partner Awards. The Microsoft awards recognise digital marketing partners who go above and beyond to uncover hidden opportunities
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Delays 'likely' as Queensway underpass is CLOSED for 'investigation works'
Delays are "likely" as part of a road near Southend city centre has been closed for investigation works. First Bus services are being diverted following the eastbound and westbound closure of the underpass for investigation and survey works of
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Essex teacher who had 'sexually motivated' chats with pupil on Snapchat banned
A TEACHER in charge of pastoral care who had “sexually motivated” communication with a pupil using Facetime and Snapchat has been banned from teaching. Daniel Treamer was found to have had an inappropriate relationship with a pupil while working
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Boots to close down Leigh Broadway store next month - here's when
High street giant Boots is closing down its pharmacy in Leigh Broadway next month leaving its nearest store for collecting prescriptions in Hadleigh. Signs have gone up in the 89 Broadway store announcing the closure of the store to customers.
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'Revenge porn' conviction clarification
In two articles, headlined “Essex revenge porn victim praises Georgia Harrison” and “Revenge porn victim wants more done after abuse by Rochford ex-lover” – published on 4 April 2023 and 4 July 2023, respectively – we reported that Benjamin Rothon
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Unused £530k 'should be used for improvements at notorious Southend junction'
UNUSED cash totalling £530,000 should be used for improvements to ease traffic and congestion at a notorious Southend bottleneck, a Labour councillor says. The £530,000 unspent funding allocated for improvements at the Bell Junction is still in
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Workers could strike at Ford Dunton site over 'unacceptable pay offers'
Ford is being told to attend negotiations over "unacceptable" pay offers or face strikes at its UK sites - including in Essex. The car company has been told it must attend negotiations with the conciliation service Acas or Unite will begin preparing
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Dine out on us at Colonel Saab
Luxury Indian dining destination Colonel Saab is offering one lucky winner a three-course meal for two from their a la carte menu with prosecco at their multi-award-winning Holborn restaurant or their new, bigger restaurant by Trafalgar Square.
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Security guard 'attacked' after robbery at Eastwood supermarket
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a security guard was reportedly attacked after a robbery at an Eastwood supermarket. It was reported a suspect had been seen to leave the Morrisons store, in Western Approaches, without paying
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Protesters 'let down' as bulldozers move in to axe treasured Shoebury trees
PROTESTERS say they are “disgusted” and “let down” as bulldozers moved in to axe 62 trees in Shoebury ahead of plans to build 72 new homes. Residents have repeatedly campaigned for the 62 “mature trees” on the former Cantel Medical site, in Campfield
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Police appeal as pedestrian left injured after being hit by car in Leigh
A PEDESTRIAN has been left injured after being hit by a car in Leigh. Essex Police were called to Herschell Road, between 3pm and 3.20pm on Wednesday, January 31. This was following a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian
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Maternity ward staff 'put at risk' by hospital's failure to act on unsafe gas leak
Basildon Hospital has apologised to staff after an independent review criticised the "unacceptable delay" and bosses failure to act after a gas leak on the maternity ward. Mid and South Essex NHS Trust commissioned an independent review after it
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Southend: Almost 100 landlord repossession claims threatened for renters last year
Landlords in Southend filed almost 100 repossession claims last year, new figures show. Across England and Wales, landlord repossession claims rose by more than a tenth in the three months to December 2023 compared with the same period in 2022,
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Win a three-course meal and prosecco at Colonel Saab
Luxury Indian dining destination Colonel Saab is offering one lucky winner a three-course meal for two from their a la carte menu with prosecco at their multi-award-winning Holborn restaurant or their new, bigger restaurant by Trafalgar Square.
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'Frustrated' Westcliff couple fined for 'flytipping' in city they 'never visited'
A WESTCLIFF couple who claim they “have never been to Colchester” have been hit with a £150 fine after being accused of flytipping on the A12 near the city. Kerry-Anne Ross, 35, was left in disbelief when she received a letter from Colchester Council
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Mum-of-two pleading for help as severe mould ‘has taken over’ her Southend home
A MUM is pleading for help to tackle the “thick black mould” covering walls and ceilings in her home which she fears is impacting on her children’s health. Severe mould has “taken over the home” of Southend resident Shannon Neil, and she fears
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New flats plan to give 'fresh look' to prime spot on Southend seafront unveiled
A THREE-storey block of flats could be built in a prime spot on Southend seafront opposite Sealife Adventure. Major proposals have been submitted to Southend Council to demolish a vacant business on Eastern Esplanade, next to Southend Ink and the
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‘Amazing’: south Essex teen with cerebral palsy playing lead role in new Disney film
A TEENAGER with cerebral palsy has taken centre stage at a glitzy Disney film premier after playing the lead role in an upcoming movie. Phoebe-Rae Taylor, a Year Ten student at Mayflower High School, is playing the lead role of Melody in Disney
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'Eyesore' burnt-out remains of south Essex home to be demolished and rebuilt
THE burnt-out remains of a home will be demolished and rebuilt into a new three-bed house after plans were approved. Basildon Council has given the green light to plans to demolish the home, which has become an eyesore since the fire last summer
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Private security teams to patrol town centres and high streets across Basildon
A PRIVATE security firm is set to patrol high streets and town centres across Basildon to find troublemakers and bring and end to major issues with anti-social behaviour in the borough. Thanks to a £366,653 contract extension, the community safety
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Inspectors order south Essex care home to improve after second 'inadequate' rating
AN INADEQUATE care home which “intrudes on dementia patient’s privacy” and uses CCTV in bedrooms has been slammed after failing to improve. Ashingdon Hall care home, in Church Road, Rochford, was rated inadequate in July 2023 and placed in special
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'Spate of high-value car thefts' in south Essex street as '£200k worth' stolen
A SPATE of high value car thefts has seen “more than £200,000 worth of vehicles” stolen in just two weeks from a Hockley street, it has been claimed. Furious residents fear Church Road, Hockley, is being targeted by a gang of car thieves after
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Actors John Simm and Philip Glenister from Life on Mars spotted filming in Essex
TWO well-known actors have been spotted filming in Maldon High Street for an as yet unknown project. John Simm and Philip Glenister, each of whom have impressive credits in film and television, were seen by their fans in action near the Moot Hall
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Essex Police search for missing 17-year-old suspended after body found
A BODY has been found in the search of a 17-year-old girl missing from Southminster. Layla Jean Blake was reported missing to police on the morning of Saturday, February 10. On Monday, February 12, a body was discovered and the search for Layla