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All the team news for Blues' match with Aldershot
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has skipper Nathan Ralph back for Saturday’s match with Aldershot at Roots Hall. Ralph missed Tuesday’s 2-1 win at Maidenhead United with a one match suspension after being sent off at Oxford City. And Maher
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"It's something I wanted" - Kensdale on his Blues century
OLLIE Kensdale wants his landmark appearance to signal a change in fortune for Southend United at Roots Hall. Blues – who host Aldershot on Saturdat– have been beaten in four of their last five home games having previously triumphed in seven of
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A look at this weekend's non-league action
BILLERICAY Town face a tough test at Chatham Town on Saturday as they look to end a run of four successive defeats. Town remain third in the Isthmian Premier Division table despite their recent results and will be aiming to get back on track against
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Two more Blues youngsters head out to sample first team football
TWO more Southend United youngsters are heading out on loan. Midfielder Beau MacDonald, who has played twice for Blues' first team this season, has joined Great Wakering Rovers on a dual registration. READ MORE: Kensdale reveals biggest
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"We just think of the next game" - Blues boss Maher not phased by poor record
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher is not fazed by his side’s poor recent record against Aldershot Town. The Shrimpers have failed to beat the Shots in the five National League clashes between the two teams. But Maher is only focusing on this
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Anger over update given on plans for new £29million south Essex train station
A CATALOGUE of failures over plans for a new £29 million train station mean there is no chance it will be built in the short term despite part of the old station being demolished in 2020. Thurrock Council is working with rail companies and the
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Southend 48-hour Improvathon smashes fundraising target in aid of Dementia UK
A 48-HOUR improvised theatre production has more than tripled its fundraising target in aid of a leading dementia charity. Amateur actors spent two days performing this year’s “Improvathon” at the Park Inn by Radisson Palace hotel in Church Street
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Retired Echo reporter 'very proud' to graduate from uni after sight loss trauma
A FORMER Echo reporter who left school with four O-levels has graduated from university despite losing much of his eyesight during his degree. Paul Deal started out after landing a summer job as an editorial messenger boy at the Echo while studying
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Blues defender Kensdale reveals biggest influences on his career
SOUTHEND United defender Ollie Kensdale will make his 100th appearance for the Shrimpers when they host Aldershot at Roots Hall on Saturday. The 23-year-old has started every match for Blues this season. And the defender revealed a number of
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Should drug and drink drivers be banned at roadside? Echo readers raise concerns
CONCERNS that police could become "judge and jury" have been raised as chief officers are calling for powers to ban drug and drink drivers at the side of the roads. Police force chiefs are in early discussions looking at the type of tests which
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Echo readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Echo site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 15% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read Southend, Basildon and Canvey
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Stolen BMW found stripped of its parts as police uncover south Essex chop shop
A MAN wanted in connection with 50 stolen car reports has been arrested after a chop shop was uncovered in south Essex - with a BMW still in the process of being stripped of its parts. Police alongside members of the Environment Agency attended
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Man sprayed in face with 'unknown substance' by 'armed' attackers on Essex doorstep
A MAN was reportedly sprayed in the face with an "unknown substance" on his own doorstep by armed attackers, prompting police to launch an investigation. Essex Police officers are currently looking into reports of an attack which took place about
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'Delays likely' as road near south Essex school to shut for three days
A ROAD near a south Essex school is set to be closed for three days next month. Essex County Council is set to close Overton Road, Benfleet, to all traffic from its junction with Rushbottom Lane on March 6, near Woodham Ley Primary School.
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Popular south Essex garden centre unveils new 'jungle adventure' attraction
A popular south Essex garden centre has transformed its VR ride into a new "jungle adventure" attraction for half-term. Youngsters have been tasked with finding stolen precious crystals in Scott's of Southend's new "jungle gem stone adventure"
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REVEALED: Multiple 'dangerous' wild animals being kept by people in Basildon
Multiple "dangerous" wild animals are being privately kept by people in Basildon, new figures have revealed. Wildlife charity the Born Free Foundation said improved regulation is needed, after its research found thousands of wild animals are owned
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Disruption warning as works set to start at notorious A127 junction next week
A DISRUPTION warning has been issued to drivers as work is set to start for major changes at a notorious A127 junction. Alterations to the Kent Elms junction will be trialled in coming months and the three-lane merge system will be adapted so the
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Revealed: New pizza restaurant and takeaway set to open in Southend city centre
A NEW pizza restaurant and takeaway could open in Southend city centre under fresh plans submitted to the council. Plans have been submitted to Southend Council’s licensing team for “Pizzeria Cumurria” to open at 38 Queen’s Road, opposite the University
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Disabled woman repeatedly trapped in south Essex home as bins left blocking driveway
THURROCK Council has been ordered to apologise to a wheelchair-bound woman who was repeatedly left trapped in her home after refuse collectors failed to put bins back properly. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO investigated
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Police probe after jet ski worth up to £17k stolen from driveway in south Essex
Police are appealing for the public's help after a jet ski worth up to £17,000 was stolen from a driveway in south Essex. Officers were called to an address in Wingfield Drive, Orsett, on Tuesday, February 13, following reports of the jet ski being
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Abuser slashed knife at neighbours and choked ex-partner in violent Westcliff scenes
AN abuser slashed a knife at his neighbours and choked his ex-partner during violent scenes in Westcliff. Romualdas Raskauskas, 49, has been jailed for three years and three months for the attack, which left witnesses “terrified”. After a fight
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Police could be given powers to disqualify drug and drink drivers at roadside
Police officers in the UK could be given the power to disqualify drunk or drug drivers instantly at the roadside. It comes as force chiefs are in early discussions looking at the type of tests that could be used and the legal changes needed to
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All the stats ahead of Blues' clash with Aldershot
A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash against Aldershot at Roots Hall. ALL TIME RECORD Southend wins: 36 Draws: 26 Aldershot wins: 29 PREVIOUS SIX MEETINGS National League (Sep 23) - Aldershot 1 Southend 1 National
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Lidl extends 'do not eat' warnings as more biscuits found to contain metal
Lidl customers have been warned some biscuits on sale at the supermarket could contain pieces of metal. The supermarket has extended its recall of cookies to three new products following an initial warning earlier this week. The Food Standards
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Tesco announces major change coming to stores for Clubcard shoppers
Tesco is set to make a major change to its shop displays as they respond to criticism from consumer group Which?. Tesco said the changes to its product labelling would appear in all stores over the coming weeks. In June last year, Which? said
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Tornadoes and 'misocyclones' could hit Essex as weather warning extended
A TORNADO warning has been issued for Essex and the rest of East Anglia. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) says the county may be affected by “isolated brief tornadoes” as Essex is hit with wind gusts of up to 55-60mph. It
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Bid for submarine attraction to be moored in Southend backed after El Galeon success
THOUSANDS of residents flocked to Southend Pier to see a replica of a 17th century Spanish warship last year and councillors across the political spectrum have now backed calls for a submarine to be moored on the seafront. The 200ft tall El Galeon
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Fire destroys a 'number of vehicles' at south Essex workshop blaze
FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a fire at a south Essex workshop which destroyed a "number of vehicles". Essex Fire were called to Mill Lane, in Fobbing, after reports of a workshop fire at around 8pm yesterday evening. On arrival, six crews reported
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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Numerous pets from around Essex are looking for their forever homes - could you help them out? Whether you want to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or hamster, someone always wants to find a new owner. There are several RSPCA branches in
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Black Widow Russian submarine attraction 'could pull in crowds at Southend Pier'
A FORMER Soviet submarine should be brought to Southend and moored close to Southend Pier as a permanent tourist attraction on the seafront, councillors say. Two decades ago plans were put forward to bring the U-475 Black Widow submarine to the
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Dog owner 'ordered to muzzle pet' by Basildon vets - despite not being XL Bully
A FRUSTRATED dog owner has claimed she was ordered to muzzle her dog by a vet ... despite it not being classed as an XL bully. Laura Timochina, 32, is the owner of “pocket American bully” Bruno and rushed him to Vets for Pets, at Pipps Hill, Basildon
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Former Leigh Broadway bank set to be transformed into coffee shop and Airbnb
THE former Barclays bank in Leigh Broadway is set to be transformed into a coffee shop after plans were recommended for approval despite objections from neighbours. The bank closed in September 2022 and has remained empty since but fresh plans
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Long-standing jazz club fears losing home if Royal Hotel flats plan given green light
A Southend jazz club fears it could face having to leave its home in the Royal Hotel if plans for flats on the floor above them get the green light. Trevor Taylor, 76 and wife Carol Taylor have organised Jazz 825’s celebrated weekly jazz events
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Devastated owner's warning as French bulldog dies from 'eating poison' in south Essex
A HEARTBROKEN dog owner has revealed his beloved French bulldog died after accidentally eating “rat poison”. Louie Bennett, 21, walked his pup Joker around the Elm Green area of Pitsea every day but the dog suddenly fell ill. Joker was rushed
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Boss of popular Southend seafront restaurant hits out at couple after 'dine and dash'
THE boss of a long-established Southend seafront restaurant has hit out at a couple who racked up a £100 bill before fleeing without paying. Steve Yeung, 52, owner of The Pearl Dragon on Southend’s Eastern Esplanade, has revealed his business is
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Desperate plea to find cat last seen on top of van around Southend seafront
A DISTRAUGHT cat owner has issued a desperate plea to find her missing moggy who vanished after becoming an unsuspecting passenger on top of a van. Cat Ludo was last seen on the top of a Ford transit van, being driven around Southend on Friday.
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Disappointed organisers give major update on Southend Shakedown this year
SOUTHEND’S beloved shakedown will not take place this year, disappointed organisers have announced despite a major push to see the event return. After the 2023 Southend Shakedown biker rally was cancelled, organisers spent months banging their