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East and West tunnels to CLOSE on the Dartford Crossing this weekend
Throughout parts of this weekend (February 17 and 18), both the east and west tunnels of the Dartford Crossing will be closed to traffic. We've gathered details on where the closures are, timings, and diversions in place. From Saturday, February
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Southend Lib Dem candidate resigns after calling Israel gov "2020s version of Nazism"
THE LIBERAL Democrat’s parliamentary candidate for Southend West has resigned over what she called “anti-Zionist” following her suspension from the party. Joyce Onstad – who was suspended from the party before she resigned – previously described
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Basildon mayor to step back from duties for the foreseeable after cancer diagnosis
BASILDON’S mayor is to step back from duties for the foreseeable after being diagnosed with cancer. Luke Mackenzie, councillor for Pitsea South East confirmed he has sadly received a cancer diagnosis. He has served as Basildon mayor since 2022
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Essex celebrity psychic kicks out Channel 4 crew after they ask for 'real proof'
A CELEBRITY medium forced a Channel 4 film crew who asked for "real proof" of his 'powers' to leave his house after feeling they were being “intrusive and disrespectful”. Chris Riley, 29, from Lexden, agreed to be part of a Channel 4 documentary
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Thousands to receive new £299 cost of living payment from today - are you eligible?
Thousands of families will receive a £299 cost of living cash boost from today. Eligible households, in receipt of tax credits and no other qualifying benefits, will receive the final cost of living payment of the year over the next week. HMRC
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Mum left 'shaken up' after attack by masked man in Basildon underpass
A TERRIFIED woman was grabbed from behind by a masked assailant and touched inappropriately as she walked in an underpass in Basildon. The attack took place in an underpass at the Upper Mayne roundabout in Basildon on February 8. The victim
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Pedestrian thrown over car in serious Basildon hit-and-run: fresh appeal issued
A SERIOUS hit-and-run in Basildon which saw the victim thrown over the car has seen a fresh appeal to find the driver issued by police. The man, in his 20s, was crossing the road at the zebra crossing in Timberlog Lane, Basildon when he was hit
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Blues boss Maher provides injury update
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher says this weekend’s match at Oxford City might come too soon for Oli Coker. The Blues midfielder has missed four of the last five games with a thigh problem. And Maher is unsure if Coker will be available again
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New headteacher praised by MP during Eastwood school visit as part of Cultural Day
A NEW headteacher has been praised by an MP just months after taking on the role. Anna Firth, MP for Southend West, visited Eastwood Academy, in Rayleigh Road, to meet the headteacher, David Piercy, and take part in an annual Cultural Day.
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'Police incident' at Essex train station sees travellers warned of disruption
TRAIN travellers were being told to expect delays while Essex Police deal with an "incident" at a station in Colchester. Greater Anglia warned travellers of delays to services running through the station after an incident this afternoon. In
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'Severe' delays on M25 in Essex with lane closure after crash
Drivers are facing "severe" delays on the M25 in Essex this afternoon after a crash. All traffic was held for almost half an hour just before 2pm today after reports of a crash on the motorway at junction 27. update-M25 Clockwise- One
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Hero Essex firefighters jump into action to save toddler who fell unconscious
A family have thanked two hero firefighters who sprung into action to help save the life of an 18-month old boy after he fell unconscious. A woman ran into Chelmsford Fire Station on Valentine's Day asking for medical attention for the toddler
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Blues boss Maher previews match at Oxford City
KEVIN Maher will be sticking to his principles when Southend United head to Oxford City tomorrow. The Shrimpers make their first ever visit to the RAW Charging Stadium looking to end a run of three straight defeats. But Maher remains certain
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Hour-by-hour forecast for Southend as serious 'heavy rain' warning issued
A SERIOUS 28-hour weather warning for heavy rain covering Southend has been issued - with flooding and power cuts "likely". A yellow weather warning for rain covering all of south Essex is in place from 3pm on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday.
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Coffee giant Costa opening new branch at major c2c station next week
A COFFEE giant is set to open the doors to its new branch at a major c2c station next week. Costa Coffee will be opening the new branch on the upper concourse at London Fenchurch Street, offering its famous hot drinks and snacks. The announcement
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Woman sexually assaulted by hooded suspect in Basildon as police probe launched
AN appeal has been launched following reports of a woman being sexually assaulted from behind by a masked suspect. The incident occurred in an underpass by a roundabout in Upper Mayne, Basildon, at around 8.10pm on Thursday, February 8. Officers
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Flooding and power cuts 'likely' in Essex as 28-hour warning for 'heavy rain' issued
POWER cuts are “likely” across Essex, the Met Office has said as it issues a 27-hour weather warning for the county. A yellow weather warning for rain covering the whole of Essex is in place from 3pm on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday. The Met
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Westcliff man charged with aggravated burglary after incident in Essex town
A MAN has been charged with aggravated burglary after an incident in Witham. Reagan Coulson, 18, of Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court yesterday charged with aggravated burglary. Police officers are still
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Family terrified after '15 armed police officers' raid ‘wrong south Essex home'
A FAMILY was terrified after it claims 15 armed police officers “stormed” their home in the middle of the night only to find they had "got the wrong house". A mother claims the Metropolitan Police officers mistakenly raided her home in Basildon
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Find out who is exempt from paying income tax in the UK - could it be you?
Income tax is the amount of tax you pay on your income, but not all types of income are included. For example, you pay income tax on money you earn from employment, some state benefits and interest on savings over your savings allowance. You
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Property expert reveals this 'red flag' is why your house isn't selling
A property expert has explained that this 'red flag' could be why you're struggling to sell your house. Grimy bathrooms have been identified as a top buyer 'turn-off' since it affect the property's overall appeal. Whether your house is already
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Named: The Essex hotel 'dine-and-dash' conman who racked up over £8k in unpaid bills
A HARWICH dine and dash conman who racked up over £8,000 in unpaid bills has been jailed for more than 12 months and ordered to pay back £2,500. Craig Sharp, 52, of Dockfield Avenue, Harwich, admitted five charges of fraud by false representation
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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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'We've all been left upset': Popular town centre gym closes suddenly
A POPULAR Basildon gym has closed its doors suddenly, leaving customers blindsided. EasyGym, in Basildon’s Westgate Shopping Centre, shut suddenly yesterday, with the company posting in a Google account update that “regrettably easyGym Basildon
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‘We must stop Southend’s Victoria centre becoming 'white elephant dragging us down'
SOUTHEND’S councillors must look at “all options” over the future of the city’s Victoria Shopping Centre to avoid it becoming a “white elephant dragging us down”. Dan Nelson, Tory councillor responsible for economic growth, outlined his vision
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Southend Hospital plans for new £25m surgery centre with extra beds approved
FAR-REACHING £25million plans have been backed for new operating theatres and 48 extra beds at Southend Hospital to allow 5,600 extra operations every year, slashing waiting times. Southend Council has backed plans for the new building at the hospital
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Huge £14.8million cash injection set to rejuvenate Leigh Old Town
A HUGE £14.8 million cash injection is set to boost the cockling industry and safeguard a south Essex port for future generations. Southend Council plans to use Levelling Up funding from the government to rejuvenate Leigh Old Town, by revamping
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New 'park-and-rail' scheme could help Southend prosper like New Zealand and Belgium
SOUTHEND could mirror New Zealand and Belgium after a “park-and-rail” scheme was mooted as a way to help the city prosper. Kevin Buck, Tory councillor responsible for transport, says he is exploring the idea amid calls for the city to revive its
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'So sad': Leigh children's mosaic scheme axed in move branded ‘spiteful’
LEIGH Town Council has been accused of acting out of spite after scuppering a plan for a mosaic designed by children. The Friends of Leigh Library Gardens has been working on a scheme since 2022 to hide an ugly three metre piece of concrete in
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You can win this £3m five bedroom mansion in latest Omaze prize draw
One lucky winner will scoop this stunning £3million home in Cornwall in a prize draw. The five-bedroom coastal retreat comes with a hot tub and panoramic views of the surrounding Cornish countryside. It is up for grabs in the Omaze Million
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Expert shares 6 tips to help you with your finances during a recession
When a recession hits, it can be difficult to understand what it means for you. If you’re struggling to identify the areas where you can help your financial situation during a recession, look no further. Kevin Mountford, co-founder of savings
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KitKat, Quality Street and Smarties among Nestlé's 'delicious' 2024 Easter eggs
Nestlé has announced its new Easter eggs line-up for 2024, with treats from KitKat, Quality Street, Smarties and more featuring. Two new 'Incredible Eggs' have been added to the roster amongst a whole assortment of items designed to "impress and
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All the stats ahead of Blues' match at Oxford City
A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash at Oxford City. ALL TIME RECORD Southend wins: 1 Draws: 0 READ MORE: Blues striker provides injury update Oxford City wins: 0 PREVIOUS MEETING National League (Oct