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Revealed: All the Essex bars and restaurants nominated for the 'rural Oscars'
Four businesses have been nominated for a prestigious award celebrating the unsung heroes in their communities. The Essex-based businesses are part of 25 companies shortlisted for the Countryside Alliance Awards from across the East of England
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DWP to pay extra £362 a month to anyone with these health conditions from April
Millions of Brits are set to benefit from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rate increases from April 2024. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed last November that most benefits will increase for the 2024/25 financial year. Benefits such as
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Dozens of hospital admissions in south Essex to remove children's rotten teeth
There were more than a dozen hospital admissions in Southend to remove children's decaying teeth last year, new figures show. It comes as the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health said the state of children's oral health is "nothing short
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Do you have to pay council tax if you receive benefits from the DWP?
As the cost of living crisis continues to spiral, you might be wondering if you could get a council tax reduction. Although you can sometimes get a discount automatically on your council tax bill, this is not always the case. If you're unsure
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Only Fools and Horses star Sir David Jason to return to iconic Del Boy role
Sir David Jason will be returning to our screens as Del Boy in a brand new show set to start next month. The 84-year-old actor agreed to reprise his iconic Only Fools and Horses role, bringing the cheeky character back after years off the air.
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Dozens of complaints made about Ofsted following inspections in Essex and Southend
DOZENS of complaints have been made about Ofsted inspections in Southend and wider Essex since 2020, new figures show. New data shows hundreds of complaints were logged across England about the conduct of Ofsted inspectors last year – with a union
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East tunnel to CLOSE every night this weekend on the A282 Dartford Crossing
The East Tunnel of the Dartford Crossing is set to CLOSE every night this weekend. We have rounded up the details on where the closures are, timings, and diversions in place. From Friday, February 23, until Monday, February 26, parts of the
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£1.5 million building work on Canvey community centre officially begins
AN EIGHT-MONTH renovation project at a Canvey community centre has officially begun. Councillors and residents met with contractors at the Paddocks in Long Road to officially hand over the keys so a £1.5-million project can get underway. Dave
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New pop-up café just for dogs coming to Southend city centre next month
A SPECIAL new pop-up café just for dogs is coming to Southend next month. The Pup-Up Café will appear in the city on March 17 at Revolution, in the city centre. It will serve up unlimited treats and “puppachinos” for every dog in attendance
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Hockley walking group offering advice and friendship celebrates second anniversary
Members of a community-spirited walking group are celebrating two years of getting together and forging friendships. “Walk Talk Coffee Hockley” meets on Fridays at 9.30am at the Day Centre behind Hockley Library. Members head out on a four-mile
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Slow traffic around Lakeside shopping centre after 'serious crash' on M25
Drivers are facing slow traffic around Lakeside shopping centre amid "severe" delays after a crash on the M25. Traffic is slow on routes around the centre and retail parks, in West Thurrock, including the A126 in both directions between A13 and
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Disruption to c2c services due to 'trespassers on railway' in south Essex
Trains are delayed across the c2c network this afternoon rush hour due to "trespassers on the railway" in south Essex. Due to the incident between Leigh and Benfleet, trains have to run at reduced speed, c2c have confirmed. The rail firm says
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Closures to affect Blackwall Tunnel all weekend
The southbound tunnel of the Blackwall Tunnel will be closed to traffic this weekend. From Saturday, February 24 to Monday, February 26, the Blackwall Tunnel southbound will be closed to help support carriageway works on the northbound Blackwall
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Essex Police officer dismissed after 'sexually assaulting' colleague on duty
An Essex Police officer has been dismissed from the force after "sexually assaulting" a female member of police staff while he was on duty. David Hiscock twice sexually touched his victim’s bottom and attempted to initiate sexually suggestive conversations
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Major south Essex road set to shut for 17 days from next month - here's why
A MAJOR south Essex road near popular pubs and restaurants is set to be closed for more than two weeks in March. Essex Way, in South Benfleet, is set to be closed for 17 days from March 29 as mains replacement works are carried out. Cadent
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Meet the Southend life-savers at 'biggest and busiest' RNLI station in the country
THE LIFESAVING crew at the country’s “biggest and busiest” RNLI station are ordinary Southend citizens, and they are calling on the public to help. “We save lives at sea, whether human or animal,” primary school teacher and RNLI crew member Daryl
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Councillor ordered to apologise after sharing 'racist' social media post
A THURROCK councillor has been ordered to apologise after he shared a “racist” social media post about an election candidate on Facebook. Thurrock Council held a code of conduct hearing after it was claimed that Independent Gary Byrne (pictured
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Energy bills set to fall by £238 as price cap falls to lowest mark in two years
Energy bills are set to fall to their lowest price in two years from April, as regulator Ofgem reduces its energy price cap in response to wholesale prices. The price an average household will pay for energy is set to drop by 12.3 per cent, from
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Costa Coffee announces return of KITKAT drinks range with a new addition
Costa Coffee has announced the return of its KITKAT drinks range in time for Easter and there’s a new addition coming to the menu. Fans of the coffee shop chain might remember indulging in the drinks previously but now they can get excited about
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Coronation Street star John Savident has died at the age of 86
Coronation Street star John Savident, who is known for playing Fred Elliott on the ITV show, has died at the age of 86. He was well-known for his booming voice and for his many years acting on the cobbles. A representative for the actor told
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Book of condolence: Your tributes to much-loved former Temple Sutton headteacher
We have opened an online book of condolence for former long-standing headteacher Frank Gulley who "lived and breathed Temple Sutton". Mr Gulley, 77, was the headteacher at Temple Sutton Primary School, in Eastern Avenue, between 1983 to 2011.
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'Happiness in a bottle': Coca-Cola launches new drink flavour in UK stores
Coca-Cola has announced a new flavour of its classic drink which is now available to buy in the UK. The company has combined the original taste of Coca-Cola with a zesty lemon flavour with the new product being described as ‘happiness bottled’.
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Tributes to much-loved headteacher who taught at Southend primary school for 28 years
TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved former headteacher who taught at a Southend primary school for almost 30 years. Frank Gulley, 77, was the headteacher at Temple Sutton Primary School, in Eastern Avenue, between 1983 to 2011. During his
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Southend RNLI tackle 'most challenging shout in 15 years' in dramatic rescue
Southend RNLI volunteers have described their "most challenging shout in 15 years" as they raced to rescue a rower in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions off Thorpe Bay. Southend RNLI volunteers were paged at 4.12pm on Thursday to check on
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How to report a missing DWP cost of living payment if you have not received £299
More than seven million homes should have received a £299 cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in recent weeks. Payments of the final cost of living boost of the financial year began on February 6, with those in
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Martin Lewis reveals the 'cheapest way to pay' for energy Ofgem price cap falls
Martin Lewis has said energy bills are "still too expensive" as energy regulator Ofgem lowered its price cap for April, reducing the average household energy bill by £238. The Money Saving Expert was reacting to the move from Ofgem, which will
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Tembo the elephant taken off show at Colchester Zoo - here's why
TEMBO the African elephant at Colchester Zoo has been taken off show after an enclosure was closed temporarily to customers whilst essential works are carried out. The Elephant Bushwalk pathway is expected to be closed for about two weeks whilst
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Live: Updates as crews remain on the scene of fire at Basildon MOT centre
11:49am We are ending the live blog here, as the fire service has left the scene. Any further updates will be published
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Firefighters at the scene of fire at MOT centre in Basildon
FIREFIGHTERS are at the scene of a vehicle fire at an MOT centre in Basildon. Crews from Basildon and Rayleigh, as well as an Aerial Ladder Platform from Southend, are currently at a blaze near Repton Close, in Basildon. READ MORE >>
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M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend
Several motorway closures will impact Essex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England. These will mainly be along the A12 in the early hours of the morning, with a few on the Dartford Crossing and the M25. If you are set
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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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Warning to Southend homeowners as large extension may have to be torn down
HOMEOWNERS have been hit with a warning not to risk carrying out building work without permission as Southend Council prepare to order the owners of a bungalow to tear down an illegal extension. Neighbours of 203 Westborough Road, Westcliff, initially
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Overhaul at former south Essex Debenhams approved to help town centre 'thrive'
A NEW health centre in Basildon’s former Debenhams will help ensure the town centre thrives for years to come, a council has claimed after plans were given the green light. On Wednesday night, Basildon Council’s planning committee unanimously approved
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Woman caught using fake identities involved in large scale drug dealing in Basildon
A WOMAN was caught using fake identities to buy expensive mobile phones and was involved in the large scale dealing of crack cocaine and heroin in Basildon. Jessie Stubley, 26, was involved in the drug dealing operation and classed as a “street
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Drivers risk parking fines as south Essex Morrisons installs ‘unethical’ cameras
DRIVERS are being warned they could be hit by fines for parking at a supermarket after “unethical” cameras were switched on. Morrisons has confirmed it has now switched on the ANPR cameras at the London Road, Hadleigh, shop despite campaigning
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'Disappointing': Southend Pier trains fault shuts service ‘until next week'
PROBLEMATIC electric trains on Southend Pier have been taken out of service until next week, following recurrent “technical issues”. The trains have been out of action since the weekend, with the old diesel trains being used to temporarily replace
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'Devastated': Ironworks set to close for final time despite desperate campaign
THE devastated owners of the Ironworks have revealed the high street arts and community centre will close its doors for the final time next week despite a desperate fundraising campaign to secure its future. The Ironworks, in the centre of the
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Cabbies 'at war' in Basildon taxi ranks as 'out of town' rivals steal trade
CABBIES are “at war” in the taxi ranks of Basildon as drivers from outside the area muscle in and steal valuable trade from them. Taxi driver Keith Baddle has described it is a “national disgrace” as drivers from “out of area” muscle in on Basildon
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Heartbroken blind campaigner's guide-dog of more than ten years put to sleep
A BLIND woman has been left heartbroken after her companion and beloved guide-dog of more than ten-years was devastatingly put to sleep. Westcliff’s Jill Allen-King, OBE, has spent the last 11 years with Jagger as he supported her while she campaigned
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Paedo caught with hundreds of child and animal abuse images in south Essex raid
A PAEDOPHILE caught with hundreds of child and animal abuse images after a raid at his home admitted to police he had developed “some form of an addiction”. David Lockley, 30, was caught with 244 total images, including 39 images of children being
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1,161 Essex drivers fined after defying new laws clamping down on mobile phone use
MORE than 1,100 Essex drivers were fined after defying new laws clamping down on the use of mobile phones behind the wheel. Figures just released by the Home Office show a substantial rise in fines in Essex and across the country despite an update
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Blues head coach Maher praises Kensdale ahead of landmark display
SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher has praised the consistency of Ollie Kensdale ahead of the defender’s 100th appearance for the club. Kensdale will reach three figures for the Shrimpers if he features against Aldershot Town at Roots Hall
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Ward won't get carried away by Southend's win against title rivals
SOUTHEND Saxons director of rugby Josh Ward remains delighted by his side’s 35-20 win against title rivals Eton Manor – but will not be getting carried away. Saxons’ victory saw them move 10 points clear at the top of the Regional Two Anglia table
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A closer look at Aldershot Town ahead of clash with Blues
ECHOSPORT talks to Aldershot Town fan Jack Boswell ahead of Saturday's match with Aldershot are currently fifth in the table. What have you made of the season so far? "It’s been a fantastically entertaining, rollercoaster ride of a season
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"It was unbelievable" - Blues head coach Maher praises Demetriou
SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher was impressed but not surprised with how Jason Demetriou performed on his return to the Shrimpers starting line-up. Demetriou replaced the injured Gus Scott-Morriss at right wing-back against Maidenhead United