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Blues youngsters knocked out of cup by Aldershot
SOUTHEND United's hopes of progressing to the area final of the National League Under 19 Alliance Academy Cup were quashed by a dominant performance from Aldershot Town in a 4-0 victory at Goals Soccer Centre. Blues were prospectively 180 minutes
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MP demands new GP surgery to serve huge new south Essex homes development
A TORY MP has vowed to “cut through bureaucracy” and press for a new GP surgery to serve a huge new homes development in the Rochford district. Mark Francois, MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, grilled Tracy Dowling, the new boss of the Mid and South
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Determined Shoebury model railway fans keeping hobby alive for over half a century
Trends, fashion, and technology may come and go, but one hobby has consistently stood the test of time in Shoebury thanks to a group of dedicated fans. The Shoebury Model Railway Club is celebrating its 52nd anniversary this year with its members
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Former Blues forward Corr named caretaker boss of League One side
POPULAR former Southend United striker Barry Corr has been placed in charge of Cambridge United following the departure of boss Neil Harris. Harris, another ex-Blues forward, has returned to take charge of Millwall for a second time. And Corr
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Former Blues striker returns to take charge of Millwall
MILLWALL have reappointed record goalscorer Neil Harris as their new head coach. The 46-year-old former Southend United striker, who previously managed the Lions between 2015 and 2019, has left his role as Cambridge United boss and signed a contract
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Hour-by-hour forecast as HAIL set to hit Southend amid serious warnings
TWO yellow weather warnings have been issued for south Essex tomorrow as heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit the county. The Met Office has issued a heavy rain warning, in place across the county from 5am until 5pm tomorrow. A wind warning
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Freeview warns Brits of TV 'disruption' amid nationwide weather warnings
Freeview has issued a weather warning to TV viewers which could interrupt broadcasts. The weather is taking a downturn across the country - with a yellow weather warning in place across Essex tomorrow - with Freeview warning people nationwide they
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Dedicated Margaret, 90, still keeping Southend Hospital shining after 33 years
A DEDICATED 90-year-old domestic assistant is still keeping Southend Hospital shining after 33 years as she says it "keeps her young". Margaret Price has been an integral part of the hospital since 1991, and continues to inspire her colleagues
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Firefighters force way into south Essex flat after resident fell asleep while cooking
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a person as their flat filled with smoke after falling asleep while cooking in the early hours. Crews from Basildon fire station were called to a flat near Blackmores, Laindon, today at 12.25am, after a neighbour heard a smoke
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Named: south Essex paedophile who abused children over three decades is convicted
A paedophile has been convicted of child sexual abuse against three victims spanning three decades. Following a trial at Basildon Crown Court, Kevin Hawkins, 64, of Daines Road, Billericay, was convicted on Friday of 16 counts. This included
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Shoplifting brothers who targeted major stores across south Essex are sentenced
Two shoplifting brothers who targeted stores across south Essex have been sentenced. Damien Barnes, 38, and Wayne Barnes, 37, of Beambridge Court, Basildon, each admitted six counts of shop theft when they appeared before Southend magistrates on
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"It's a big relief" - Waldron on netting his first Blues goal
DANNY Waldron hopes to keep cashing in after swapping a career in finance for full-time football with Southend United. Waldron opened his Blues account with a well-taken effort in Tuesday night’s 2-1 win at Maidenhead United. And the 27-year-old
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Man and 17-year-old boy charged after police officers are strangled during attack
A MAN and a teenager have been charged after two officers were attacked and strangled during an incident in Colchester. Essex Police were called to reports of two men attacking a third man in North Station Road, shortly after 10.30pm on Saturday
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Jump start gone wrong sees three cars completely destroyed in Essex
THREE vehicles have been written off after a vehicle fire caused by a jump start gone wrong. Firefighters from Tiptree and Leigh raced to Talisman Walk in Tiptree at 3.39pm on Tuesday after reports of a vehicle fire. Whilst a vehicle was being
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UPDATED: Missing girl, 13, last seen outside Lakeside shopping centre is found
Police issued an appeal to find a missing 13-year-old girl last seen outside a south Essex shopping centre. UPDATE 22/02 11.30AM: The missing girl has now been found. Police have thanked the public for their help with the appeal. Officers had
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Police launch probe after theft of postbox toppers knitted by 'Leigh's Banksy'
POLICE have launched a probe into the theft of two knitted post box toppers created by the "Banksy of Leigh". Linda Catling's distinctive and hand-made creations are well-known in the town and were located on a post box in Marine Parade. However
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The Hoosiers among huge second wave line-up announced for new Southend festival
CHART toppers and renowned DJs have been revealed in a huge "second wave" line-up announced for the new Lazydays festival coming to Southend this summer. The new three-day craft drinks festival is coming to Priory Park in July after almost "a year
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Man charged in connection with fatal M25 crash after death of south Essex mum
A man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash on the M25. Barancan Nurcin, aged 22, of High Road in Tottenham, was charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and four counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving
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Who won what at the Southend & District Winter Finals Day
TENNIS: Emily Watts won a treble of titles at the Southend & District Winter Finals Day. Watts won the ladies singles, the ladies doubles alongside Kyla Evans and the mixed doubles where she partnered Jack Vile. Rob Carter won his first S&
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Strong winds and heavy rain could pose a 'danger to life' in Essex, forecasters warn
HEAVY rain and strong winds are expected to hit Essex, the Met Office has warned. Two yellow weather warnings have been issued covering the whole of the county, including a warning for wind will be in place between 8am and 6pm on Thursday.
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Experts issue urgent DWP Universal Credit warning
Experts have issued an urgent Universal Credit warning to the Government after research revealed more than half of those in receipt of the benefit ran out of food at some point last month and couldn’t afford more. The Trussell Trust is calling
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Drug driver arrested and nine cars seized in Basildon amid police operation
NINE vehicles have been seized and two men have been arrested as part of Essex Police efforts to make Basildon’s roads safer. Officers from the force’s “Roads Policing” team were recently stationed by a roundabout off a main link road into the
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Pedestrian rushed to Basildon Hospital after crash outside Westgate Shopping Centre
A CRASH outside a Basildon shopping centre forced a pedestrian to be rushed to hospital for treatment. The man was left injured following a crash outside Westgate Shopping Centre on Roundacre at around 5.20pm yesterday. Emergency services were
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Drivers hit by delays as heavy traffic builds near Dartford Crossing
“Severe” delays are impacting drivers heading towards the Dartford Crossing on the M25, with queues backed up to beyond the A127 this morning (February 21). Very heavy traffic on the M25 approach to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge has been reported
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M25 crash which closed road leaves person with 'serious injuries'
A TWO-VEHICLE crash on a busy Essex motorway left a person with serious injures. A car and a three-wheeled motorbike were involved in a collision yesterday evening on the M25’s anti-clockwise carriageway, before junction 31 at Purfleet. Essex
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Tenants ‘living in limbo’ over stalled £575million Queensway regeneration
FRUSTRATED tenants say they are living in limbo as uncertainty continues over the stalled £575million Queensway regeneration scheme in Southend. Southend Council has insisted it is committed to the future of the project, which would have seen the
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Takeaway at former Southend seafront pub set to serve 'healthy alternatives'
A SEAFRONT pub renowned as the “smallest in Essex” is set for a new lease of life as a takeaway serving “healthy alternatives” to seafront fish and chips. The Cornucopia in Marine Parade has permanently closed after making a “significant loss”.
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Vile abuser threatened to kill his ex-partner before choking her
A VILE abuser threatened to kill his ex partner before choking her to the point “she thought she was going to die”. Brandon Day, 24, carried out a campaign of abuse against his victim over three months, repeatedly threatening her and choking her
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'People won't come anymore': Traders fear loss of beach award could hurt tourism
A TRADER fears tourists will be put off visiting Southend seafront and business will be impacted after a second Southend beach missed out on the coveted Blue Flag award. Yesterday the Echo revealed that Thorpe Bay beach had missed out on the award
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Charity which helps homeless people and their pets faces running out of funding
A CHARITY which helps ensure homeless people’s pets are well looked after and healthy has issued a desperate plea for support as it faces running out of funding. Charlie Boys Angels, based in Station Road, Thorpe Bay, helps support vulnerable and
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Beloved south Essex pub set to re-open within months after sudden closure
CAMPAIGNERS battling to safeguard a 150-year-old pub have spoken of their joy after plans were revealed to re-open it within months. The Woodman’s Arms, in Rayleigh Road, Thundersley, closed suddenly last October much to the shock of loyal customers
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'Chaos' - Councillor fears 'piles of trash in streets' due to fortnightly bin changes
A LEADING councillor fears new wheelie bins and fortnightly collections will cause chaos in Southend, with piles of rubbish left strewn across streets. Southend Council is in talks over a new waste contract but Labour councillor Lydia Hyde fears
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Good Samaritan rescues driving instructor trapped in notorious south Essex wash
A GOOD Samaritan has revealed how he helped save a trapped driving instructor after his car became submerged in flood water and firefighters were unable to help without specialist equipment. Jamie Price, 32, came to the rescue of the driver at
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Frustrated Basildon residents hit out at water and rail firms over severe flooding
FRUSTRATED residents have hit out at Anglian Water and National Rail after becoming “trapped” in their homes several times since November due to severe flooding. A “collapsed drain” running below Merricks Lane in Basildon has caused chaos as residents
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Southend 'is taking asylum seekers from London' as city among cheaper options
SOUTHEND could be taking more than its quota of asylum seekers as London boroughs seek to find cheaper accommodation in other areas, it has been claimed. Last week, it was revealed Southend Council had worked with an investigative journalist to
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Midwives could sue NHS after Basildon Hospital probe over nitrous oxide leak
MIDWIVES could sue the NHS after an investigation found Basildon Hospital failed to act quickly enough to protect staff from potential risks following a nitrous oxide leak. Hospital bosses apologised to staff after an independent review criticised
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Business owner devastated after south Essex flat blaze destroys £40k of stock
A DEVASTATED business owner saw £40,000 worth of stock destroyed after a fire broke out in the flat above her shop. Firefighters were called to a flat fire in London Road, Wickford, yesterday with people filming the thick, black plumes of smoke
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Here's what Blues' fans made of the win at Maidenhead
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Tuesday night's 2-1 win at Maidenhead United. Great result, pleased for Waldron & Crowther getting their first goals. Another, for me, MOM performance from Crowther. Great character from the players, especially
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Harrison Day bags double as Concord Rangers beat Billericay Town
A BRACE from Harrison Day saw Concord Rangers beat Billericay Town 2-1 at the Aspect Arena tonight. The victory moved the 20th placed Beach Boys to within four points of Margate, who sit just above the Isthmian Premier Division drop zone, with
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Maher heaps praise on goalscoring duo after win at Maidenhead
KEVIN Maher had words of praise for Adam Crowther and Danny Waldron after both netted their first goals for Southend United in Tuesday night’s 2-1 win at Maidenhead. Centre-back Crowther headed Blues in front in the first half at York Road.
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Blues boss explains Scott-Morriss' absence against Maidenhead
SOUTHEND United wing-back Gus Scott-Morriss missed Tuesday night's 2-1 win at Maidenhead United due to a knee injury. Scott-Morriss was replaced by Jason Demetriou in the starting line-up at York Road. And Blues boss Kevin Maher is unsure when
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"It's the least we deserved" - Blues boss Maher on win at Maidenhead
A DELIGHTED Kevin Maher felt his Southend United side fully deserved their 2-1 win at Maidenhead. Blues battled hard to end a run of four games without a win. And Maher was quick to praise his players. “I’m delighted,” said Maher.