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I tried Tesco's £1.80 flavoured chocolate bars - a luxury taste without the price
I find it almost impossible to not try any kind of new chocolate that I come across, whether that’s scrolling past an advert on social media or walking down the aisle of a shop. Some may use Easter and Christmas as the only excuse to sample such
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See the rumoured Celebrity Big Brother line-up - Phillip Schofield to Katie Price
Celebrity Big Brother is set to return to our TV screens in March and already a number of big names have been rumoured to be taking part in the new ITV series. Big Brother returned to UK television screens in 2023 for the first time in nearly six
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Is 'Big Mo' coming back to EastEnders? BBC soap star set for dramatic return
Iconic EastEnders character “Big Mo” Harris (Laila Morse) is set for a “permanent” return on the BBC soap. The 78-year-old actress arrived in Walford back in 2000 but left in 2021 – she has since made occasional appearances over the last few years
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Owner of Adventure Island sends 'mass email' slamming seafront parking fees
BUSINESSMAN Philip Miller sent a “mass email” to his customers criticising “pernicious” evening parking fees on Southend seafront which he called a “fine for working people”. Mr Miller, owner of Adventure Island and SeaLife Adventure, spoke after
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Success for campaigners as trees in ancient south Essex woodland saved from axe
CAMPAIGNERS are toasting success after trees in part of an ancient woodland were saved from the axe. Rochford Council’s development control committee had been recommended to approve plans for a number of trees in woodlands in Glencrofts, Hawkwell
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Thriving south Essex microbrewery to host its first ever Easter beer festival
A THRIVING Rochford microbrewery is planning its first ever Easter beer festival, letting punters “blow off steam” over the weekend as it highlights independent traders. Black Box Brewery, in Aviation Way, Rochford, is inspired by Southend Airport
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'Heartbreaking': south Essex barbershop boss devastated after smash and grab raid
THE owner of a Rochford barbershop has been left heartbroken after callous crocks carried out a smash and grab raid before trashing a 122-year-old antique till. Kendrick’s Barbers, in North Street, was the victim of the burglary yesterday.
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Emergency services save man from drowning near Essex seafront attraction
A MAN was saved from potentially drowning after getting into difficulty in the sea near a popular tourist attraction. Emergency services were deployed to Clacton Pier at about 11am on Wednesday after concerning reports of a person struggling in
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National League club appoint new manager
YORK City have named Adam Hinshelwood as their new first team manager. The 40-year-old, who had previously been in charge of Worthing, replaces Neal Ardley in charge after he was dismissed at the start of the week following four games without a
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Police appeal to find wanted man with links to Basildon as part of burglary probe
POLICE are appealing for help to find a man wanted with links to Basildon in connection with an aggravated burglary probe. Bradley Lengthorn, is wanted in connection with an Essex Police aggravated burglary investigation. Lengthorn, 29, has
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Blues matchwinner Fonguck keen to keep on taking his chance
SOUTHEND United midfielder Wes Fonguck is keen to keep on taking his chance – in more ways than one. After making eight starts in succession, Fonguck dropped to the bench for two of the Shrimpers’ last five matches. But he scored the winning
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Lomas leaves the Shrimpers
LOUIS Lomas has left Southend United by mutual consent. The defender joined Blues from Brackley Town in the summer of 2022 but has been hindered by injuries while at Roots Hall. Lomas made 22 appearances last season but has not played during
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Hashtag United to switch grounds from next season
HASHTAG United will be groundsharing with Aveley at their Parkside Stadium next season. The Tags, who line up in the Isthmian Premier Division, currently play at Bowers & Pitsea's Len Salmon Stadium. But from the start of the next campaign
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Delays increasing as part of M25 blocked in south Essex after 'incident'
DELAYS are building as lanes are blocked on the M25 in south Essex this afternoon due to an "incident". Two lanes are blocked on the motorway clockwise at the junction with the A13, in Thurrock. M25 Clockwise- Two lanes blocked due to
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Essex pub reopens under new management after former owners 'start new adventure'
A POPULAR pub based on the banks of the River Colne has reopened under new management. The Anchor, in High Street, Rowhedge, has relaunched after its previous owners stepped down after nearly eight years. The watering hole was closed temporarily
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'Armed police and helicopters' rush to estate in Essex city after 'weapons' seen
FEARS of people carrying offensive weapons saw “armed officers” rush to an estate in Colchester. Police officers were called to Greenstead after receiving reports people had been seen carrying offensive weapons yesterday afternoon. A spokesman
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'Dangerous' paedo caught with disturbing manual and images on VR headset is convicted
A "DANGEROUS" man caught with a disturbing paedophile manual and indecent images of children on a VR headset has admitted multiple offences. Daren Anthony Jones, 58, of Burgess Field, Chelmsford appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court yesterday
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Non league round up: Concord and Wakering lose to league leaders
CONCORD Rangers suffered a 3-0 defeat against table-topping Hornchurch. Femi Akinwande bagged a hat-trick for the leaders to leave the Beach Boys 20th in the Isthmian Premier Division standings. Concord remain four points from safety but have
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‘Share a treat with your dog’: Rossi launches dog-friendly ice creams in Southend
A LEGENDARY Southend ice cream company has launched its first range of dog-friendly desserts for pawed pals to enjoy along the seafront. Rossi, an award-winning company which started making ice creams in Southend nearly a century ago, has pioneered
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'Easier and quicker': Essex rubbish tips booking system is made permanent
Essex County Council has defended its "one-size-fits-all stance" after formalising a decision to make its rubbish tip booking system permanent. Essex County Council cabinet agreed that its system requiring people to pre-book a slot at its 21 recycling
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Blues photographer turns his love of Roots Hall into a book
THERE is no place like home for lifelong Southend United supporter David Shields. The full-time football stadium photographer has snapped more than 120 grounds in his career. But Roots Hall remains by far his favourite and has led to Shields
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Tennis star Ryan Peniston will fight to reach Wimbledon
GREAT Wakering tennis ace Ryan Peniston is refusing to give up on reaching Wimbledon – despite having surgery on his ankle. Peniston had to retire hurt against Italian Peter Buldorini in the Manama Challenger in mid-February after rolling his foot
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'Benefits would be huge': Plans unveiled for huge new 3G pitch at Shoebury school
A HEADTEACHER is hoping plans are approved for a new state of the art 3G pitch at a Shoebury school to help get more people to take up sport. Shoebury High School, in Caulfield Road, has submitted plans to Southend Council for the creation of a
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Vote now for the Echo's non-league player of the month
VOTING is now open for the Echo's February non-league player of the month award. Concord Rangers striker Harrison Day, Bowers & Pitsea winger TQ Addy, Great Wakering Rovers winger Harry Talbot and White Ensign defender Nathan Wilson have all been
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"One of the most exciting games of the season" - Blues fans react to win
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Tuesday night's 2-1 win against Altrincham. Excellent response after going down disappointingly early on. Cards has got his game back up and running with two in two and his general play - especially his holding-up
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Shop 'entered by force' during early hours burglary in south Essex town centre
POLICE are appealing for witnesses of a commercial burglary after a south Essex town centre shop was "entered by force". Essex Police is investigating reports of a commercial burglary which saw a business in Rochford targeted in the early hours
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'Please stay safe': Expert issues warning to parents over Cadbury Mini Eggs
A team of experts has issued a warning to parents over a possible choking hazard for children posed by a popular Easter chocolate. The Child Accident Prevention Trust has urged parents to "please be safe" when giving Cadbury Mini Eggs to their
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What is shingles? Major questions answered from its cause to if it can kill you
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infection that causes a painful rash. It often starts with tingling pain, headaches and tiredness and then can lead to a painful rash with fluid-filled blisters. Most people fully recover from
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Exact date it's 'safe' to turn your heating off revealed by experts
A team of experts has revealed the exact date that it's 'safe' to turn your heating off. It's a never-ending debate for many households across the country - when you should turn the heating on ( and when to switch it off). We have to consider
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Las Vegas-based circus bringing tour to south Essex shopping centre next month
A Las Vegas-based circus is marking 255 years thrilling audiences with a new tour - and they're coming to a south Essex shopping centre this spring. Celebrating 255 years of breath taking performances, the Las Vegas-based circus is touring the
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Vehicle overturns near Sadlers Farm roundabout causing traffic chaos
Motorists are being warned to expect delays on a major south Essex roundabout following reports of an overturned vehicle. Reports from AA traffic map state that the A130 southbound at Sadler's Farm Roundabout has a blocked exit ramp and heavy traffic
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Former bar in Southend city set to be revived in transformation of 'thriving' street
A FORMER bar in Southend city centre is set to be revived and turned into a new venue playing live music as part of the transformation of Alexandra Street. Proposals have been submitted to Southend Council for a licence to play live music and sell
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'No issues' at Cuckoo Corner despite demands to overhaul major A127 junction
SOUTHEND Council has insisted there are “no issues” at Cuckoo Corner, despite furious councillors demanding the major A127 junction is overhauled. Labour councillors Daniel Cowan and Lydia Hyde have repeatedly called for the junction to be altered
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Family put south Essex pub up for sale after tragic death of 'driving force' landlord
THE FAMILY of a beloved south Essex pub landlord are selling up after the “driving force” behind its success tragically passed away. Tyler Pearmain bought the Waeccer in Great Wakering with brother Jody, wife Keri and sister-in-law Lori in 2019
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'Unacceptable' - Major works could cause 72 weeks of disruption in south Essex
MAJOR works which could cause more than a year of disruption have been branded “unacceptable” by an MP after he grilled executives at Parliament. Rayleigh and Wickford MP Mark Francois met with bosses of Cadent Gas this week to quiz them over resident
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‘Urgent redevelopment’ of crumbling concrete estate could see residents moved out
RESIDENTS living in a Basildon estate where homes were built with a potentially crumbling concrete could be moved out as part of plans to new build flat-pack homes. Basildon Council is entering into a "pre-contract agreement" with flat-pack home
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New plans unveiled for more than 60 homes near Billericay Football Club
NEW plans have been submitted to build more than 60 homes on green belt land close to Billericay Football Club. Developer Dove Jeffery Homes is behind plans to build 32 houses as well as a 30-unit sheltered housing facility to help provide “rented
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Tour operator launches £500k crowdfunding bid for boat ‘to boost Southend tourism’
A TOUR operator is urging residents and businesses to crowdfund a £500,000 catamaran to boost tourism in Southend and Leigh. Angus Browne, who runs Brownes Thames Estuary Boat Trips from Old Leigh Port, plans to commission a 56-seater tour boat
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Blues boss Maher provides update on Kensdale's injury
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher is unsure when defender Ollie Kensdale will be back in action. Kensdale missed Tuesday’s 2-1 win against Altrincham after suffering a slight fracture under his eye socket during Saturday’s victory over Aldershot
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Gus returns for Blues despite not having trained
GUS Scott-Morriss returned to action for Southend United tonight despite not having trained. Scott-Morriss missed Blues’ last two matches with a knee injury. But boss Kevin Maher opted to hand the wing-back a recall for this evening’s clash