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"I just wanted to play" - Mooney on leaving Blues and his Roots Hall return
DAN Mooney will be seeking happier memories of Southend United on Tuesday night. The attacking midfielder will be back at Roots Hall with Altrincham for tomorrow's National League encounter. And it will be Mooney’s first Roots Hall return since
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"They’ve got dangerous players all over the pitch" - boss Maher on facing Altrincham
SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher expects Altrincham to be dangerous at Roots Hall on Tuesday night, The Robins arrive at Roots Hall sitting ninth in the National League after suffering three defeats in succession. But Maher is fully aware
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Prime unveils new limited-edition hydration drink - when to expect it in the UK
A new limited-edition flavour of Prime Hydration has been revealed by founder and creator Logan Paul which will soon be available in the UK. Prime Hydration already comes in a variety of different flavours in the UK including Lemon Lime, Meta
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Heroic dad jumps into 'freezing' water to save life of man who fell off Essex pier
A GOOD Samaritan selflessly threw himself into freezing cold waters off Mersea in north Essexto rescue a man who had fallen in. Mark Ward was enjoying an afternoon of crabbing with his two sons, aged six and eight, when he heard shouts of “man
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Punters praise south Essex pub as ‘best in area’ as it closes for six-figure refurb
CUSTOMERS have lavished praise on a beloved south Essex pub as it shut for an extensive “six-figure” refurbishment. The historic Hoy and Helmet pub, on Benfleet High Street, will be closed until “late March” as a major renovation continues inside
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South Essex MP urges pensioners to claim £300 ‘cost of living boost’
PENSIONERS on low income in Castle Point are being urged to sign up to a government scheme to get an extra £300 cost-of-living boost. Rebecca Harris MP encouraged residents to “please share” guidance on how elderly people can claim Pension Credit
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Price of parking at south Essex car parks slashed to help 'keep high streets vibrant'
THE price of parking for 30 minutes has been slashed at a number of Rochford car parks in a bid to help “keep high streets vibrant”. As part of Rochford Council’s budget, the cost of parking for half an hour in seven different car parks has been
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All the team news ahead of Blues' clash with Altrincham
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher will make a late decision on Ollie Kensdale ahead of Tuesday night's clash with Altrincham at Roots Hall. Kensdale went off towards the end of Saturday’s 4-1 win against Aldershot Town after suffering a nasty cut
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Stolen luxury car worth up to £100k seized by police from south Essex garage
A STOLEN sports car worth up to £100,000 has been seized by police after it was found being stored in a garage. Members of Thurrock Council contacted officers from Essex Police's community policing team on Thursday to tell them of a vehicle being
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Aldi hiring in south Essex with pay up to £43k a year - here's where and how to apply
Aldi has announced it is looking to hire more than 215 new employees across Essex this year as it is investing more than £1.4billion as part of a nationwide expansion. The supermarket giant is hiring workers of all levels of experience to fill
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National League club confirm departure of manager
YORK City have confirmed the departure of manager Neal Ardley. The Minstermen are currently one point and one place above the National League drop zone in 20th place. And City have now opted to make a change. A club statement issued on
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Experts call for motorway driving to become mandatory in lessons and tests
Motoring experts are calling for a change to be made to driving lessons in the UK. Currently, driving on the motorway is not mandatory during lessons or on the official test which determines whether learners are fit to drive on the roads. The
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Council leader gives update on talks holding up takeover of Southend United
THE leader of Southend Council has given an update on talks with Blues chairman Ron Martin after MP Anna Firth hit out over "unacceptable" delays to the takeover of the club. The Southend West MP demanded answers over the agonising delays in the
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Woman ‘could be left with lifelong disability’ after Chalkwell Park bridge fall
A WOMAN has been left in agony after suffering a shattered kneecap which could lead to lifelong mobility issues after falling on a small wooden bridge in Chalkwell Park. The woman, 50, has called on Southend Council to take urgent action and treat
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BMW driver who fled serious crash on M25 identified from saliva left on airbag
A DRIVER who fled a serious crash on the M25 and claimed he had sold the car days earlier was identified thanks to saliva left on an airbag. Shortly after midnight on January 12 last year, a grey BMW 520D travelling along the motorway crashed into
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Paddy McGuinness issues update on Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff after Top Gear axe
Paddy McGuinness has issued an update about fellow Top Gear star Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff after he suffered injuries while filming for the show at the end of 2022. Discussing the former England cricket captain, he described him as a "resilient
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Air ambulance lands on Essex island after man 'falls into sea' from jetty
AN air ambulance landed on Mersea Island after a man got into “difficulty in the sea”. Three ambulance service vehicles and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were sent to Coast Road, West Mersea, at about 2.30pm on Saturday. The Gazette understands
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'Abandoned' car bursts into flames at major south Essex roundabout
A CAR burst into flames on a major south Essex roundabout as drivers spotted smoke coming from a vehicle suspected to be “abandoned”. Three fire crews were sent to tackle the flames at the Fairglen Interchange yesterday, which towered above the
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Coastguard launched in search along Southend seafront for missing boat
Coastguard rescue teams launched a search along Southend seafront after reports of a missing boat with a 70-year-old man on board. The coastguard in Southend was launched at about 4pm on Sunday to support the emergency service on Canvey after reports
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Paloma Faith enjoys 'famous' fish and chips in visit to Adventure Island
Hit singer Paloma Faith enjoyed some of Southend's "famous" fish and chips as she visited a popular seafront attraction this weekend. The star, who is set to perform at Cliffs Pavilion in May as part of her new tour, was spotted at Adventure Island
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Royal Mint unveils new George Michael collectable coins to 'celebrate' Wham! star
If you’re a fan of George Michael or a keen coin collector, you will be delighted to know the Royal Mint has unveiled new coins to “celebrate” the late Wham! icon. He rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of the pop group which formed after George
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Have you found rats in your house or garden? Who to call if you see rodents
Have you spotted a rat in your home or garden? The unwanted pests can cause problems and if you’re wondering who to call to help you remove them, look no further. Rats carry lots of diseases and they can leave a mess behind so you might want someone
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GP says hay fever sufferers need to do 1 thing to reduce symptoms before spring
A GP has recommended that people who suffer from hay fever need to do one thing this spring to help reduce their symptoms. Dr Helen Wall shared that although pollen levels are currently low, both tree pollen and grass pollen will be rising soon
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Two Essex women win ‘life-changing’ amounts on The National Lottery
TWO mystery women from Essex have won “life-changing” amounts on the National Lottery as “luck strikes twice”. The National Lottery winners are only known as Mrs A and Mrs M but are both from Essex. Mrs A became an instant winner, playing via
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Barry from Eastenders to host 'mega' karaoke night at Southend seafront bar
Eastenders star Shaun Williamson, best known for his ill-fated character Barry in the BBC show, will return to Southend's Chinnerys bar for a karaoke night. The star is set to host "Barrioke" which will see punters at the bar, on Marine Parade,
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Police up patrols after sex assault as 'more victims claim they were targets'
A WOMAN has allegedly been sexually assaulted in Basildon as police carry out patrols following further reports of other people also being targeted. Essex Police say they have been carrying out enquiries following a report of a sexual assault in
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Vineyard boss reveals plans for on-site restaurant which could create ten new jobs
THE director of a popular vineyard has revealed plans to create a new restaurant and a bigger shop. Prettyfields Vineyard, in Dead Lane, Ardleigh, submitted blueprints to Tendring Council to extend an existing building on its site. The plans
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Rare Blue Peter 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its value
A rare Blue Peter 50p coin has sold for more than 250 times its face value at an online auction, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune The coin was released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
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Brits warned summer flights will see price hike due to ‘lack of planes’
UK holidaymakers have been warned they will see higher ticket prices for flights this summer because of “capacity constraints”. Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary said issues limiting the number of available aircraft mean European airlines
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Southend and Westcliff homes affected by power cut - here’s why
Homes in Southend and Westcliff are without power - following a cut caused by a fault to an underground electric cable. Homes in the SS9 2 and SS9 3, stretching from the Highlands Blvd area, past Eastwood Road and to Manchester Drive, are being
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Nominations are in for your favourite garden centre
The nominations are: Alton Garden Centre, Basildon Hockley Market Garden Centre, Hockley Potash Garden Centre, Hawkwell Slatfords Nursery and Garden Nursery, Rayleigh Summerhill Garden Centre, Basildon / Billericay Voting closed
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Ambitious £8million refurbishment of Cliffs Pavilion is hit by delays
THE major £8million refurbishment of the Cliffs Pavilion has been hit by delays as Southend Council attempts to find a new firm to carry out construction. The ambitious plans to rejuvenate the Westcliff theatre were due to begin last month after
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African-themed restaurant near Southend theatre in bid to stay open until 3am
AN African-themed restaurant near Southend’s Palace Theatre plans to extend its opening hours until 3am every day to welcome late-night partygoers and carers finishing their shifts. African Taste, in London Road, Westcliff, serves a variety of
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REVEALED: Plans for 'much-needed' new special school at south Essex homes site
A PLAN to create a “much-needed” special needs school with space for more than 100 pupils in Rayleigh has been unveiled. Essex County Council and Rayleigh and Wickford MP Mark Francois unveiled the plans to create the new school at the 500-home
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Major shake-up of top jobs at Basildon Council could cost £1.6million in payouts
A MAJOR restructure of senior council officers could cost £1.6million in redundancy payments, it has been revealed. Basildon Council is considering slashing the number of senior council officers as part of a major shake-up which has put eleven
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Burglar who fell back into criminality steals nine watches in Basildon break-in
A BURGLAR who fell back into criminality after six years out of trouble has been thrown behind bars after breaking into a house to steal watches and money. Jermaine Howard, 38, broke into the Basildon home on December 23 last year, stealing nine
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The final say: Blues fight back to triumph but urgency now needed off the pitch too
FOOTBALL can often be decided by the finest of margins. And, despite the final score-line, Southend United’s 4-1 win against Aldershot Town at Roots Hall on Saturday can certainly fall into that category. The Shots looked the more threatening
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Billericay boss McCann rues defensive lapses in defeat
BILLERICAY Town manager Gary McCann admitted their defensive vulnerabilities cost them in a 6-3 defeat to fellow promotion hopefuls Chatham Town, reports Jack Patmore. Despite taking the lead through Adam Leathers on five minutes, the Chats’ attacking
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WATCH: Our Match Day Live show following Blues' win against Aldershot
THE Echo's Southend United reporter Chris Phillips teamed up with the Blue Room to host an after match phone in following Blues' 4-1 win against Aldershot Town at Roots Hall on Saturday. A wide range of topics were covered by fans during an entertaining