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"We dominated the game" - Blues boss reacts to win against Altrincham
SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher felt his side dominated their clash with Altrincham. Goals from Harry Cardwell and Wes Fonguck secured the Shrimpers a 2-1 victory at Roots Hall. And Maher was full of praise for the performance which
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Match report: Blues fight back to beat Altrincham
SOUTHEND United made it three wins in a row after fighting back to beat Altrincham 2-1 at Roots Hall tonight. The Robins took an early lead with Chris Conn-Clarke scoring his 17th goal of the season. But Blues turned it around with Harry Cardwell
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Southend premises which is home to popular bar goes up for sale for £470k
A PREMISES which is home to a popular bar and two flats near Southend's city centre, has been put up for sale. The premises, in Alexandra Street, Southend, where Infinity Bar is located, has been listed on the market as a mixed-use commercial investment
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Illegal immigrant caught dealing drugs in Southend told he faces deportation
AN ILLEGAL immigrant caught dealing drugs in Southend has been jailed and told he faces deportation. Islami Murati, 22, was spotted acting suspiciously in Southchurch Road and when a house linked to him was searched, 103 wraps of cocaine, 20 grams
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Quirky new south Essex micropub in old Victorian toilet proving a hit with customers
The owner of a quirky micropub in a former Victorian toilet in Rayleigh has thanked customers after it was flushed with success in its first weeks. Craftwerk, in Crown Hill, has been open for just over three weeks and is already proving a hit with
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Teenage boy charged after daylight knifepoint robbery in Southend High Street
A TEENAGE boy has now been charged after reports a man was robbed at knifepoint and chased in Southend High Street. Police were called with reports of a designer coat and bag being stolen after the victim was threatened with a knife in Southend
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Team news: Three changes for Blues against Altrincham
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made three changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s clash with Altrincham. Gus Scott-Morriss makes a surprise return at right wing-back as he replaces the injured Ollie Kensdale with Jason Demetriou moving
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Essex zoo confirms missing Turkey Vulture, Harold, is FOUND after urgent appeal
AN Essex zoo has confirmed the missing Turkey Vulture, Harold, has been found after an urgent appeal. Earlier today, staff at the Call of the Wild Zoo, near South Woodham Ferrers, issued an appeal for people to keep their eyes open for a missing
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Matchday live: Blues beat Altrincham to make it three wins in a row
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How you can WIN the perfect Mother's Day gift
How to find the perfect Mother's Day treat this March. Still searching for the ideal gift for mum? Don't worry we could have the answer... Why not treat her to a special day out, where you can catch up, spend quality time and try out a once-in-a-lifetime
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Popular Essex restaurant handed one-star hygiene rating over 'filthy' kitchen
An Essex restaurant has received a hygiene rating of ‘one’ after an inspector found areas of its kitchen to be “filthy”, with leaking ceilings and a blocked hand wash basin. The Royal Tiger, located in Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, is described
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'The voice of Strictly Come Dancing' to bring first headline tour to Basildon
THE "voice of Strictly Come Dancing" who plays to an audience of millions every year is set to bring his first headline tour to Basildon. There is arguably no other British musician who plays to a larger TV audience than Tommy Blaize who, for three
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Why is EastEnders not on tonight and Wednesday? Double episode in BBC shake-up
You might not be surprised to learn that EastEnders’ schedule will be disrupted this week on BBC One. The soap has been airing at different times recently due to various sporting events and this week it’s football causing the schedule shake-up.
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'Danger to drivers' as items dumped on same stretch of south Essex road twice
Police have issued an appeal after two incidents which posed a "danger to drivers" as items were left dumped in the same stretch of a south Essex road. Officers from the Rochford district policing team attended Watery Lane, Rawreth, on Wednesday
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'Homes turn green' as huge advertising board installed in Southend city centre
FURIOUS residents have hit out at a huge illuminated advertisement board on the side of the Victoria Shopping Centre which “turned their homes green”. Over the weekend, the huge screen was installed on the side of the Southend shopping centre but
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Family pay tribute to 'kind' south Essex biker who died after tragic crash
A family has paid tribute to a south Essex biker “whose warmth and kindness touched the lives all who knew him” after he died in a crash. Police were called to reports of a crash between a motorcycle and a box van on the A131 in Twinstead just
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Much-loved TV personality announced as star in Cliffs Pavilion pantomime
SOUTHEND Theatres has announced that Rylan Clark will star in this year’s pantomime at the Cliffs Pavilion. In an announcement this morning, theatre bosses said the much-loved TV personality will feature in the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime
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Inside the 'guilty secret' restaurant with amazing views just minutes from Southend
“STUNNING VIEWS” and “lovely food” are on the menu at a restaurant renowned as “a guilty secret” in a quiet Rochford village. Andy Conroy opened the Lakes Restaurant in Stambridge Road, Stambridge, with his wife Amanda, a chef, seven years ago.
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Will Olly Rix return to Call the Midwife as sudden exit leaves Trixie devastated
Viewers of BBC's Call the Midwife have been left devastated following the latest episode of series 13. The penultimate episode saw fan favourite character Matthew Aylward find a possible solution to his growing financial woes. Hoping to find
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Call the Midwife teases emotional final as Trixie faces new addiction concerns
The final episode of series 13 of BBC's Call the Midwife is set to be an emotional rollercoaster as one major character faces addiction issues. In first-look pictures released by the BBC, Nurse Trixie, played by Helen George, seems to look for
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YouTuber reveals Essex's seven worst ranked 'depressing and unsafe turd towns'
SEVEN areas of Essex have been named as the worst places in the county by a viral YouTuber. A video outlining the “worst places in Essex” posted by YouTuber Turdtowns has amassed nearly 300,000 views. Turdtowns has gained more than 57,000 subscribers
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Murder investigation launched after 'unprovoked violence' at Essex train station
A MURDER investigation has been launched after a person died at a train station between Essex and London. British Transport Police has launched a murder investigation after a person died this morning at Harold Wood train station. Officers were
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Zoo issues urgent appeal to find vulture which went missing during display
An Essex zoo has issued an urgent appeal for help in finding a two and a half foot turkey vulture named Harold. Staff at the Call of the Wild Zoo, near South Woodham Ferrers, have issued an appeal for people to keep their eyes open for a missing
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TikToker who branded Rayleigh as ‘stuck in 1920s’ invited on ‘night out at the Brush’
THE chairman of a town council has offered to take a TikTok influencer “on a night out in the Pink Toothbrush” after he slammed Rayleigh as a “town for old people”. The TikTok video, uploaded by comedian Dilan Kurt, saw him joke that the famous
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This 'night time trick' could cut your energy bills by 66 per cent
A renewable energy expert has revealed a 'nighttime' trick that could cut your energy bills by 66%. Millions of households up and down the country are on the hunt for creative ways to curb the financial strain of the cost of living crisis.
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This Coronation Street star has a famous radio DJ as a father (see who it is)
Luca Toolan has become a regular face on TV after debuting on Coronation Street last year as 'bad boy' student Mason Radclyffe, but did you know he also has a well-known father. The 19-year-old made his professional acting debut on Corrie at the
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'Stunning' townhouse renovated in Amanda & Alan's Italian Job on sale for £187k
A house that was renovated for the second series of Amanda & Alan's Italian Job is now on the market for just over £187,000. Amanda Holden and Alan Carr took on the job of renovating the house in Tuscany, following the first series job which was
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'Glowing' Essex garden named among UK's best to visit in early spring
A "glowing" Essex garden has been named among the 12 best to visit in the UK for early spring. RHS Hyde Hall in Chelmsford was included on the list from The Guardian. Discussing the creation of the list, the newspaper said: "In the midst of
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New membership scheme in last-ditch effort to save Southend's Ironworks from closure
A LAST-DITCH effort to save Southend’s Ironworks from closure has been launched as bosses pleaded with supporters to sign up to a new membership scheme. The Ironworks, in Southend High Street, is set to close for good on Thursday, after failing
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40 new flats with cinema and gym will be built next to Basildon care home
PLANS have been approved to develop 40 new apartments for elderly residents next to a care home to help create a specialist centre. AMS Care has had plans granted for a new specialist centre in London Road, Bowers Gifford, next to its current two-storey
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‘End to Brooke House nightmare in sight’ as 13 flats cleared at town centre block
THIRTEEN flats in Basildon’s Brooke House have been cleared and residents moved into new homes, with 11 more set to leave within weeks. The “nightmare” is finally coming to an end for residents, according to councillor for housing Andrew Schrader
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Leading Tory quits Southend Council cabinet role in budget ‘hijack’ fury
A LEADING Tory has quit his cabinet job after Labour and opposition parties teamed up to derail Conservative budget plans for Southend. James Moyies, yesterday resigned from his cabinet role responsible for public health and social care, claiming
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Disgusted Basildon Hospital employee’s fears over 'pigeons roosting' in roof of ward
A DISGUSTED hospital employee has raised major health and safety concerns about “pigeons roosting” in the roof of a ward and droppings covering window ledges. James Dufton, part of the maintenance team at Basildon Hospital, has claimed his team
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Trees in ancient south Essex woodland set for chop in plans to extend home's garden
TREES in an ancient woodland are set to be chopped down as part of plans to extend a neighbouring home’s private garden. Plans to extend the garden of a home, in Glencrofts, Hawkwell, by cutting down 25 per cent of the trees in the woodland are
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Urgent works underway as wall collapse sparks fears of more cliff slips in Southend
Urgent works are under way to repair a collapsed wall amid fears of increased rainfall which could cause more cliff slips in Southend. Following the collapse of a wall in Belton Way, a councillor has warned the “underlying geology” of Southend’
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Blues fan, 4, becomes social media sensation after watching Southend match on a bin
AN adorable four-year-old who has followed Southend United across the country has become a sensation on social media after fans banded together to ensure he could watch a game. Harlee Haslett has been flung into the spotlight after watching a Blues
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Blues defender Demetriou relishing return years after he feared career was over
SOUTHEND United stalwart Jason Demetriou is relishing every second of lining up for the Shrimpers – six years after fearing he would never play again. Demetriou looks set for his third start in succession when Blues host Altrincham at Roots Hall
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All the stats ahead of Blues' clash with Altrincham
A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's match with Altrincham at Roots Hall. ALL TIME RECORD Southend wins: 2 Draws: 1 Altrincham wins: 2 PREVIOUS FIVE MEETINGS National League (Nov 23) - Altrincham 2 Southend 0 National
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Aldi customers outraged after being caught short by little-known checkout rule
With self-checkout machines being a common feature in Aldi stores across the UK, customers will be all too familiar with using them. However, many have now been left outraged after discovering a little-known rule for those hoping to buy in their
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A closer look at Altrincham ahead of clash with Blues
ECHOSPORT talks to Altrincham fan Tom Murray ahead of Tuesday night's clash with Southend United at Roots Hall. Altrincham are currently ninth in the table. What have you made of the season so far? "It’s been a superb season so far. "We
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Great Wakering Rovers stay focused on league despite FA Vase run
GREAT Wakering Rovers boss Marcus Bowers insists his side remain fully focused on their Essex Senior League campaign – despite the excitement surrounding their FA Vase run. Wakering have made it through to the quarter-finals of the national competition