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Desperate Essex Police search as boy, 13, goes missing from Southend seafront
ESSEX Police are tonight "working hard" to find a 13-year-old boy who has gone missing from Southend seafront. Ramin Louvwama was last seen close to Adventure Island shortly after 6.30pm tonight, Saturday February 17. Police, who are working
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Who are Reform UK? The political party that could make the Tories 'extinct'
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned disillusioned Tory voters that a vote for Reform UK is "just a vote to put Keir Starmer in power," but who are they? Earlier this week the rebranded Brexit Party won 13% of the votes in Wellingborough and 10.4%
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Boy who went missing from Southend seafront found safe and well
POLICE have confirmed that a 13-year-old boy who had been reported missing after last being seen on Southend seafront today has now been found. The boy was last seen near Adventure Island shortly after 6.30pm. At midnight, Essex Police issued
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Tonight's £4million winning National Lottery numbers revealed
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 05, 19, 28, 39, 41, 42. The Bonus Ball is 43. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £4 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 07, 15, 25, 26, 39. The Thunderball
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'Stay well clear': Bobby Brazier issued Celebrity Big Brother warning
Jade Goody's widower, Jack Tweed, has issued a warning to her two sons Bobby and Freddie Brazier about taking part in Celebrity Big Brother. Celebrity Big Brother is set to return on ITV in March 2024. This follows the successful reboot of
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25 arrests in just one week as police crackdown on burglaries across Essex
ESSEX Police have arrested 25 people on suspicion of burglary offences in the space of just one week. A total of 25 people were arrested in connection to 148 offences – with many questioned about several offences and some questioned in connection
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Blues boss Maher reacts to draw at Oxford City
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher stressed the need to stick together following the Shrimpers’ 0-0 draw at Oxford City on Saturday. Blues were held to their first goalless stalemate of the season at the RAW Charging Stadium and remain above the
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Match report: Oxford City 0, Southend United 0
SOUTHEND United’s search for a victory and a goal continued with a 0-0 draw at bottom of the table Oxford City this afternoon. The Shrimpers – who had skipper Nathan Ralph sent off 10 minutes from time – have now gone four games without hitting
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UPDATE: All lanes reopen after severe delays on M25 in south Essex after crash
A crash on the M25 near Lakeside Shopping Centre is causing severe delays. All lanes have been closed due to a crash on M25 anticlockwise after Junction 30 on the A13 road (Lakeside/Purfleet). Traffic is said to be “stationary” due to the crash
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Number of measles cases in south Essex revealed as parents urged to vaccinate kids
THERE have been over 30 cases of measles in Essex this year, including three in Southend as parents are being advised to get their children vaccinated. Measles have emerged across every region in England due to low up-take of the MMR (measles,
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Part of major Essex road to close during resurfacing works - here's where and when
DRIVERS are being advised to plan their journeys due to work on the A12, with bosses saying some work is now 60 per cent complete. National Highway said work on the A12 Margaretting bypass concrete road scheme is now at a “crucial stage” meaning
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TK Maxx worker on 'secret' number system which reveals 'treasures' to customers
A former TK Maxx employee has opened up about a 'secret' number system that the fashion giant employs. The code tells customers if what they're looking at is a real bargain or something which was never in reality sold at a higher price. Daniel
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Former Blues defender joins today's opponents Oxford City
FORMER Southend United defender Brooklyn Kabongolo has joined Oxford City until the end of the season and will make his debut against Blues this afternoon. The 21-year-old made 14 appearances for the Shrimpers earlier this season and has now signed
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Team news: Two changes for Blues at Oxford City
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made two changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash at Oxford City. Wes Fonguck has been preferred to James Morton in midfield while Henry Sandat replaces Danny Waldron in attack. READ
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Plumes of smoke visible from Southend Pier as recycling centre blaze breaks out
Large plumes of smoke are visible from Southend Pier after a fire broke out at a recycling centre. Firefighters are on the scene of a fire in Sheerness, Kent, but residents have spotted the smoke from Southend. Kent Fire and Rescue Service
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Matchday live: Oxford City 0, Southend United 0
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'I'd love it' - Rob Brydon speaks out on rumours Gavin and Stacey could return
GAVIN and Stacey star and comedian Rob Brydon has dismissed rumours that the British sitcom will be returning to screens, but added he would “love it if it were true”. The show originally ran from 2007 to 2010 with a premise of one long-distance
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When Britain's first of its kind self-service checkouts were unveiled in Southend
IT seems that more and more supermarkets these-days are trying to push self-service checkouts on customers. The rise of self service tills, however, has not pleased everyone and many customers have complained, even boycotted stores, unless there
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'Southend is becoming city of concrete' and 5 more letters in the Echo this week
Here are five letters which have been published in the Echo this week: 'Southend is becoming a concrete jungle' Whatever environmental and planning laws are in place regarding housing, green spaces, green belt land and tree felling are not
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Revealed: The hardest secondary schools to get into across Essex
Almost half of those choosing Essex’s most oversubscribed non-selective secondary school as a first preference failed to get a place, figures have revealed. As many as 45.8 per cent of first-choice applicants for the De La Salle School in Basildon
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Meet the Southend Hospital staff helping patients undergoing cancer treatment
MEET the wonderful staff at Southend Hospital who go above and beyond every single day to ensure patients receive the support they need and are cared for with dignity. Earlier this month, marked World Cancer Day and so here is a snapshot of the
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Southend United and six other south Essex venues handed new food hygiene ratings
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven south Essex establishments; the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The scheme gives businesses a rating from five to zero, with five being hygiene standards are very good, and zero being urgent
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Man charged after £14,000 of cocaine seized by Essex Police during drugs bust
A MAN has been charged after £14,000 worth of suspected cocaine split into “300 individual street deal sizes” was seized this week. On February, 15 officers with Essex Police's Op Raptor team carried out a raid at an address in London. An estimated
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Westcliff teen charged over terrifying armed robbery where victim's home was searched
A WESTCLIFF man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery and aggravated burglary in Witham. Regan Coulson, 18, of Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, was arrested and questioned on February 13 before being charged with both robbery and aggravated
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Kate Garraway: 'Huge honour' to be by Derek Draper's side in his last moments
Kate Garraway has revealed how it was a "huge honour" to be by her late husband's side in his final moments. Derek Draper, a former political lobbyist turned author and psychologist died aged 56 on January 3 after years of battling multiple health
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'Boredom' could lead to violence at Essex asylum centre, inspector fears
AN INSPECTOR has warned that boredom may impact the mental health of asylum seekers at RAF Wethersfield, which could lead to “violence”. David Neal, the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, previously visited the former military
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Meet the woman with the UK's 'most iconic voice' which you hear everywhere
A voiceover artist who has featured in hundreds of TV and radio ads says she leads a double life - as the "most iconic voice" but least recognisable face in the UK. Emily Cass, 25, has recorded hundreds of adverts, radio inserts and TV shows and
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5 things you can change in a rental property - without losing your deposit
These are five things you can change in a rental property that won't risk you losing your deposit. Most landlords don't allow tenants to make any permanent changes to the property which means that you’re very limited on what you can do to make
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This DIY mistake could ruin your home as Brits issued warning by home experts
Homebase has warned Brits that making this DIY mistake could ruin their home. Mould in the home is a headache any time of the year but since it often occurs because of condensation, it can become a real problem in the Autumn and Winter months.
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The ugliest dog breeds in the world revealed - do you agree?
The top ten ugliest dog breeds in the world have been revealed, according to new research. We all think our furry friends are adorable but sometimes ( sadly) the rest of the world doesn't agree. The new ranking combines analysis using the golden
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Driving offences that could land you the most points on your licence revealed
The driving offences that could lead to the most penalty points on your licence have been revealed. More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of
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Solar panels and battery storage: Essex's council-backed scheme returns
Considering solar panels for your home or business but don’t know where to start? Thanks to the council-backed scheme called "Solar Together", installing solar panels on your rooftop has become easier than ever. The new edition of the scheme is now
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Hollywood A-lister Damian Lewis 'looking forward' to coming to 'lovely' Southend
He may be a Hollywood movie star, but A-list actor Damian Lewis has closer ties to little old Essex than you might think. In an exclusive interview with our sister title, Essex Life magazine, the 53-year-old, known for his roles in Homeland, Billions
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Major developments unveiled this year which could transform Southend seafront
TWO major developments have been proposed so far in 2024, with one that could change the face of Southend seafront. Here we take a look at them both: 1. Plush seafront flats: A three-storey block of plus flats could be built in a prime
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London boroughs ‘moving hundreds of their homeless to live in Southend’
AN investigative journalist is helping Southend Council to pinpoint the scale of homeless people parachuted into the city by London boroughs, which is feared to be in the hundreds. The council says other councils are increasingly placing their
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Inside the 'cosy' pub in an old Southend bank - with the vault still used today
A PUB in an old bank has sealed its place at the heart of the community as its new landlady strives to create a comfortable space for punters “from all walks of life”. Regulars at the Exchange in Southchurch Road, Southchurch, say it has become
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All we know about colourful ‘Window Wanderland’ festival coming to Southend
MORE than 60 residents and businesses have already signed up for a new art festival coming to Southend next month. Between March 22 and 24, Windows in homes and businesses across Southend are set to be transformed into bright and colourful pieces
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Man 'devastated' as Westcliff property let was used for £45,000 cannabis farm
A MAN was "devastated" to learn his home was used as a £45,000 cannabis farm operation while he left for an extended break. The property in Lympstone Close, Westcliff, was rented out by the victim as he took an break for 12 months. Eventually
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Greggs coming to Leigh? Traders call for quaint town to 'keep chains out'
RUMOURS Greggs could be about to open in Leigh has left traders calling for the town to "keep chains out". The bakery brand is thought to be considering a site in the quaint town but the news has not gone down well with independent retailers.
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New Southend city centre restaurant looking to serve up cocktails and music
A NEW restaurant in Southend’s Alexandra Street is hoping to make its dream of bringing in professional bartenders to serve up stunning cocktails a reality. Moonlight Bar and Restaurant opened its doors in the former Baker's Bar nightclub at the
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Southend and Basildon hour-by-hour weekend forecast amid weather warning
A WEATHER warning has been issued across south Essex as heavy rain threatens to batter parts of the county. The weather warning is a yellow warning for heavy rain in place across the whole of south Essex until 6pm tomorrow. Here is an hour-by-hour
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The little-known Leigh filmmakers working with stars Princess Kate, Dua Lipa and more
IT is not every day you get to work with superstars from music to acting. But for one little-known Leigh film company it has become their mainstay. Nirvana Studios, based above an opticians in Leigh Broadway, was founded six years ago.
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LISTED: The top-rated schools across south Essex according to Ofsted
Several schools across south Essex have received new Ofsted ratings so far this year. And a chunk of the schools have now been handed the top 'good' and 'outstanding' ratings by the education watchdog. Using Ofsted ratings, we've found all
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The south Essex fare dodgers fined after boarding trains without a ticket
SEVERAL south Essex residents appeared in magistrates court after being charged with dodging rail fares. These passengers were all fined after they failed to pay for their tickets on c2c or Greater Anglia trains. Not buying a ticket is a breach
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Dogs Trust Basildon: Chow chow and four more pups who need loving homes
Dogs Trust Basildon has shared this week's pawed pals in need of new homes, including a fluffy chow chow and a French bulldog. Coco, a chow chow Coco is a one-year-old chow chow who arrived at the centre though no fault of her own. She