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Match report: Blues bag crucial victory at Maidenhead
SOUTHEND United got back to winning ways with an important 2-1 triumph at Maidenhead United tonight. The Shrimpers went into the game having not won or scored in their last four outings. But goals from Adam Crowther and Danny Waldron saw Kevin
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Thug 'hell bent on carrying weapons' caught with knife at c2c station
A THUG described by a judge as being “hell bent” on carrying weapons has been jailed after being caught with a flick knife at a train station. Jaheim Elliott, 22, was stopped by police and searched after raising suspicions at Basildon train station
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'Severe delays' building as A127 partially blocked after reports of crash
Delays are building on the A127 in south Essex this evening after reports of a crash. The A127 is partially blocked Southend-bound after reports of a crash at Fortune of War in Laindon, Essex County Council's traffic control reports. A127
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Team news: Three changes for Blues with Scott-Morriss out injured
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made three changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s clash at Maidenhead United. Jason Demetriou, James Morton and Danny Waldron all return for Blues as the suspended Nathan Ralph misses out along with Henry
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Matchday live: Waldron bags winner for Blues at Maidenhead
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Police issue fresh appeal to locate man in connection with south Essex incident probe
Police have issued a fresh update and renewed appeal in connection with their probe into an alleged serious public order incident in south Essex. Officers still want to speak with John Ward, 31, from Navestock, in connection with public order offences
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'Severe' delays as A13 in south Essex BLOCKED amid reports of 'incident'
Drivers are facing "severe" delays on the A13 in south Essex as the major road is blocked after a breakdown. The major road has been partially blocked in Stanford-le-Hope with slow traffic due to a breakdown at A1014 The Manorway. AA traffic
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Large police presence pictured at south Essex shopping centre - here's why
A LARGE police presence has been seen at a south Essex shopping centre as part of a "policing tactic" to disrupt criminal activity. Specialist police officers were pictured inside Lakeside shopping centre, as well as in the large car park, as part
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The Body Shop to shut half of its stores with 7 closing from today
The Body Shop has announced it will shut half its stores, with some closing from today (February 20). It comes as the retailer recently announced it entered administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk across 200 shops. The Body Shop
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Denise van Outen hails Basildon cupcake business 'go to for best chocolate cake'
Actress and TV star Denise van Outen has hailed a Basildon cupcake firm as her "go to for the best chocolate cake" after she celebrated her dad's 80th birthday. The 49-year-old, who grew up in Basildon, has taken to Instagram this week to share
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Fire service issues update after flat blaze above south Essex restaurant
A FLAT above a south Essex restaurant has been left uninhabitable after a fire broke out this morning. Firefighters were called to the blaze above the Sultana restaurant in London Road, Wickford, as the flat and roof space was full of smoke.
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11 nostalgic photos show how 'quaint' Leigh has changed over the decades
FROM the sky, the familiar landscape of Leigh looks almost the same now as it did around 50 years ago. Yet, as these Echo archive photos from as early as the 1900s show how the area has undergone some significant changes over the decades.
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Blues boss Maher on Maidenhead clash plus team news
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher is expecting another tight contest when Blues head to Maidenhead United tonight. The Shrimpers head into the game having not won or scored in their last four games. But Maher is now looking to build on Saturday's
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New 'fascinating' steam train day-trip from Southend this summer announced
A UNIQUE new steam train day trip from Southend to one of Britain's "prettiest city centres" has been announced. The Steam Dreams Rail Company has added the "fascinating" new journey to its schedule for this summer, taking rail enthusiasts from
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Warning of M25 disruption as maintenance workers look set to strike
About 150 workers responsible for the maintenance of the entire M25 look set to strike over a pay offer, a union says. Balfour Beatty workers, who are responsible for the maintenance of the entire motorway, are angry at the firm’s pay offer of
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Rare 50p coin fetches £2,500 at auction - see the Royal Mint's rarest coins
An extremely rare and sought-after 50p coin has been sold for £2,500 on online auction site eBay. After inspiring a mini-bidding war that attracted 33 bids, the gold proof Kew Gardens 50p sold for 5,000 times its monetary value. The Kew Gardens
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Killer who stabbed ex-Essex cricketer will have 'unduly lenient' sentence reviewed
A MAN who killed three people including a former Essex cricketer will have his “unduly lenient” sentence reviewed, the attorney general has said. Attorney General Victoria Prentis KC has confirmed she will ask the Court of Appeal to review the
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Former Towie star Georgia Kousoulou 'hasn't written off' more reality TV
FORMER Towie star Georgia Kousoulou hasn’t ruled out a return to reality TV. In her first book, I Wish I Knew, the 32-year-old confesses she probably would go down under for a stint in the I'm a Celeb jungle if she was asked. Georgia left The
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Watch: Plumes of smoke fill sky as flat fire breaks out above south Essex restaurant
Huge plumes of smoke have been spotted billowing out of a flat above a Wickford restaurant. Firefighters have been called to reports of a fire in a flat above the Sultana restaurant, in London Road, Wickford. When firefighters arrived at the
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Which? issues scam warnings to all Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X users
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter) are still littered with scam ads, a watchdog has warned. Consumer experts Which? found “blatant” fraudulent advertising, from copycats of major retail brands
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Knife-wielding gang chase and threaten man after Southend High Street robbery
Three teenagers have been arrested after a man was robbed at knifepoint and chased in Southend High Street. Police were called to Southend High Street at around 4.40pm yesterday following reports of a knifepoint robbery. The victim was approached
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We tried breakfast at one of Essex's best ranked Wetherspoons - here's our thoughts
IT is a cold and rainy morning in Maldon when I visit the The Rose & Crown for some breakfast. Happy to escape the weather outside, I am shown to a table before venturing to the bar to make my order. The Wetherspoons pub has previously been
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This 30p hack can help get rid of mould in your bathroom (and other tricks)
Mould in your bathroom is not only unsightly but it could be bad for your health too. Here's how you can get rid of it. Your bathroom can be a bit of a mould hotspot if there’s a lack of ventilation in the room and high humidity levels. Unfortunately
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The 'best to worst' parcel delivery firms revealed by Martin Lewis's team
Martin Lewis's team at Money Saving Expert (MSE) has revealed the 'best to worst' UK delivery firms according to a recent survey. The team at MSE asked users to rate their experience with 17 parcel delivery companies throughout 2023. 56,000
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'Ceremonies without limit' - Leigh Wedding celebrant makes couples dreams come true
A CELEBRANT who quit her 35-year career as a teacher to officiate at weddings has been named as one of the best in the UK. Amanda Wheal, from Leigh, has spent the past three years making couple’s dream weddings come true after the drastic career
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Woman left 'petrified' to be alone after masked thieves ransack Basildon home
A WOMAN has been left “petrified” after masked thieves ransacked her home as she slept, her son says. A man wearing a balaclava broke into the woman’s home in Wickhay, Basildon and stole her handbag after searching her home while another man kept
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Four-storey block of retirement flats could be built on 'small plot' in Hadleigh
A FOUR-STOREY block of retirement apartments could be built on a “small plot of green space” in Hadleigh under new plans from developer McCarthy Stone. The company has submitted plans to Castle Point Council to build 39 apartments on land off Park
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Devastated landlady reveals she is to step down after 28-years due to rent struggles
THE landlady at an Eastwood pub has revealed she will be stepping down after struggling to keep up with bills since the Covid pandemic. Carol Curry, 67, has announced she will be stepping away from the Brookside Tavern, in Rayleigh Road, in April
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Basildon couple 'trapped in their house every time it rains' due to floodwater
A Basildon couple have described their despair at being “trapped in their home every time it rains” after a ten-year battle with seven-inch deep floodwater. Pitsea residents Virginia Wigmore, 76, and John Wigmore, 81, claim they have been unable
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Southchurch Park Cafe ‘loses bid’ to serve booze after 'massive beer garden' concern
A CAFE has lost its bid to serve alcohol after objectors raised concerns over noise and antisocial behaviour, according to councillors who attended the licensing hearing. The owners of Southchurch Park Cafe had applied for a licence to sell alcohol
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£5,000 appeal to make urgent repairs at 100-year-old military clubhouse in Southend
A £5,000 appeal has been set up to help refurbish a 100-year-old social club on Southend’s cliffs and carry out repairs to its “leaky roof”. The Naval and Military Club, in Royal Terrace, was first formed in 1920 by veterans in Southend in the
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Possible job cuts at Leigh Town Council ‘put future of community centre at risk’
A UNION fears possible job cuts at Leigh Town Council could put the future of a community centre at risk after a £1 million deficit was revealed. For years, it has been claimed that Leigh Community Centre has “paid for itself”, but the new Tory
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Thorpe Bay beach stripped of coveted Blue Flag after water fails quality tests
A SOUTHEND beach has been stripped of its coveted Blue Flag award after the water failed quality tests during an inspection. Water on Thorpe Bay beach was found to contain e-coli after a sample was taken during its last assessment for a Keep Britain
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All the statistics ahead of Blues' match at Maidenhead
A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash at Maidenhead. ALL TIME RECORD Southend wins: 3 Draws: 1 Maidenhead wins: 1 PREVIOUS FIVE MEETINGS National League (Sep 23) - Southend 2 Maidenhead 0 National League (Tue
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Billericay Town defender Davis ready for first of "12 cup finals"
TOMMY Davis has labelled tonight’s local derby at Concord Rangers as the first of 12 cup finals for Billericay Town. Billericay – who sit third in the Isthmian Premier Division table – suffered a 2-1 defeat against Horsham at New Lodge on Saturday
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Concord striker Day confident Beach Boys can beat the drop
HARRISON Day remains convinced Concord Rangers can stay up this season. The Beach Boys, who sit 20th in the Isthmian Premier Division standings, host Billericay Town tonight looking to close the gap on the teams above in the table. And Day
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Drivers on major Essex road to be hit by closures for 'crucial' work - here’s when
Drivers on the A12 are set to be hit by closures while "crucial" works are made. Contraflow and overnight closures will take place from today (February 19) on the major road, which runs through east London, Essex and Suffolk. The measures are