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National League club part company with manager
EASTLEIGH have parted company with manager Richard Hill. The Spitfires have gone 11 games without a win and opted to act following Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Ebbsfleet United. READ MORE: Blues skipper has suspension confirmed A club
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Aldi issues product recall due to possible health risk to costumers
Aldi has been forced to recall one of its pasta products after the packaging failed to mention an ingredient which could pose a health risk to some customers. The supermarket giant and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an alert to customers
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Blues fans have their say on draw at Oxford City
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Saturday's 0-0 draw at Oxford City. Very frustrating. Don't know why we can't score of late. Had enough chances, need to be ruthless. A sad reality is that the facilities today may become more familiar if
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Blues wing-back Scott-Morriss on draw at Oxford City
SOUTHEND United wing-back Gus Scott-Morriss did not hide his frustration following Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Oxford City. The Shrimpers have now gone four games without a win. And Scott-Morriss was again left ruing Blues’ failure to hit the back
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Pedestrian suffers multiple injuries after being hit by ambulance in Basildon
A MAN in his fifties was hit by an ambulance last night in Basildon, with police urging any witness to get in touch. An ambulance hit a pedestrian who was taken to hospital having sustained a number of facial injuries - though the man's injuries
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Police officers attacked and strangled during violent incident in Essex city
TWO police officers have been assaulted and strangled in a violent incident in Colchester. The officers were responding to reports of an incident involving three people – it was reported that two men were assaulting a third man - in North Station
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Fundraiser raises £2.5k in just two days after tragic death of Essex headteacher
A fundraiser set up in memory of a Witham headteacher who died in France has raised more than £2,500 in just two days. Donations to the fundraiser will go towards supporting the family of New Rickstones headteacher, Simon Gibbs, after he died
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Ukrainians who fled Russian war offered 18-month visa extension to stay in UK
The Home Office has announced today that Ukrainians who fled Russia's invasion will be granted an 18-month visa under a new extension scheme. More than 283,000 Ukrainians have been offered or extended sanctuary since the beginning of the invasion
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Blues skipper Ralph has suspension confirmed after red card
SOUTHEND United skipper Nathan Ralph will miss Tuesday's match at Maidenhead due to suspension. Ralph was sent off at Oxford City on Saturday after being shown two yellow cards. But Blues' right wing-back Gus Scott-Morriss felt the second caution
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Armed gang attacked victim and made knifepoint threats during south Essex burglary
TWO men have been arrested and stolen goods worth £1,000 have been recovered in Grays following a terrifying burglary. Essex police were alerted to an aggravated burglary in Boxton Road, Grays, at about 9.30am on February, 15. A group of armed
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'Cheeky' rescued German Shepherd marks his first year in new Basildon home
A DOG owner says a rescued German Shepherd has come on ‘leaps and bounds’ after finding his new home in Basildon. Bill Jeffs, 63, of Craylands, Basildon, and his wife Lesley adopted seven-year-old Dakota in January last year. The pooch had
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When a 'gift wrapped' baby boy was left abandoned in old Rayleigh toilet block
Fans of the BBC drama Call the Midwife will have seen the recent episode where two young boys were abandoned by their mother in a church. The discovery of the brothers inside the church in Poplar, leaves welfare officer Cyril scrambling to find
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In memoriam: The death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week
The Echo has published 9 death notices this week. Every week, the Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain
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Bridge close to south Essex pub floods as drivers urged to avoid using road
A BRIDGE in south Essex has been hit by flooding as drivers are being urged to avoid using the road. The railway bridge on Hawk Hill, Battlesbridge, is flooded with the owners of nearby pub The Hawk urging drivers not to drive through the water
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‘We’re thrilled’: Essex pub crowned best in the East of England at annual awards
THE owners of a village pub say they have been left “thrilled” after being crowned the best in the East of England. The Three Horseshoes in Fordham has enjoyed success at this year’s East of England Tourism Awards. The annual awards celebrate
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Health experts issue paracetamol warning to all Brits after revealing study
A medical study has highlighted the dangers of taking paracetamol regularly which has since prompted experts to send a warning to Brits. It was assumed that - until fairly recently - paracetamol was a completely safe drug to use in patients with
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Experts reveal 6 nifty air fryer hacks that'll help you cut down on bills
Looking to save on bills? Well, look no further than your air fryer. Soaring air fryer sales can be attributed to them being more energy-efficient and cost-effective alternatives to ovens. Running costs are significantly lower as they heat
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Vets warn all UK dog owners after surge in fatal 'Alabama rot' disease
Vets have warned UK dog owners after seeing a spike in cases of the dog disease Alabama Rot. According to Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, there have been 10 confirmed cases of Alabama rot in 2024, adding to a total of 318 since 2012.
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The day the Kursaal Zoo monkeys were released to run amok across Southend
The cheeky monkey who made headlines recently after escaping from a wildlife park in the Scottish Highlands, may have caused chaos, but he had nothing on the monkeys which once caused a mayhem of mischief in Southend. The seven-year-old male Japanese
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The 400-year-old Rayleigh landmark that is the ‘UK’s smallest council house’
UNUSUAL buildings are scattered throughout rural Essex, but one Rayleigh curiosity has caught the eye of many visitors over four centuries. The Dutch Cottage, on Crown Hill, is believed to have been built in 1621 – although some say 1740 – and
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New dinosaur-themed cafe opens at Eastgate shopping centre mini golf attraction
A NEW dinosaur themed café has opened its doors at a first of its kind mini golf attraction in Basildon. Dinosaur fans have been flocking to Destination Golf: Jurassica, in Eastgate shopping centre since it opened in December. Now owner Luke
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Much-loved owners of Benfleet newsagents step down after 25 years
THE much-loved owners of a family-run newsagents in Benfleet have stepped down after 25 years. Pravin Patel, 64, and Lina Patel, 58, have owned Shree News, in High Road, South Benfleet since July 1999. The couple opened the store after deciding
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Six nostalgic photos of old south Essex banks as Barclays reveals closures
Here we go again. Barclays has announced it will shut a further 99 branches throughout 2024 and 2025, including the branch in High Street, Rayleigh. Every time closures by any bank are announced, customers are left infuriated, although industry
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All the ‘inadequate’ rated south Essex care homes ordered to improve
CQC, or the Care Quality commission, inspects and rates all health and social care services across England to judge the quality of care people are receiving. According to the latest ratings, five care homes in south Essex, are currently rated “
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Calls made for Southend to be included in new Government 'dental van' service
SOUTHEND must be included in a new “dental van” scheme to help patients who are “waiting far too long to see a dentist” in the city, it has been claimed. Anna Firth, MP for Southend West, and retired Southend dentist Lesley Salter, are calling
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Southend move 10 points clear after beating title rivals
SOUTHEND Saxons moved 10 points clear at the top of the Regional Two Anglia table with a brilliant 35-20 win against title rivals Eton Manor at Warners Bridge. The victory was Southend's 17th in succession. MORE TO FOLLOW
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Great Wakering Rovers into FA Vase quarter finals after thrilling win
GREAT Wakering Rovers are through to the last eight of the FA Vase after a thrilling 3-2 win at Highworth Town. Kingdom Dawson fired Wakering into an early lead before the hosts equalised in the 33rd minute with Sol Pryce on target from the penalty
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A look at Saturday's non-league results
BILLERICAY Town were beaten 2-1 by Horsham at New Lodge in the Isthmian Premier Division. Frankie Merrifield fired third placed Town in front but the visitors hit back to triumph and are now outside the play-offs on goal difference with games in
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'The O2 Arena is a haven for fitness junkies looking for fun, food, and bargains'
My friend and I spent an entire day at the O2 Arena in North Greenwich where we shopped, ate, and climbed the world famous roof. From world-class entertainment events to diverse dining options, the O2 has something for everyone to enjoy, and it's