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The Dartford Crossing closures for the first weekend in March
Parts of the Dartford Crossing are set to close every night during the first weekend in March. From Friday, March 1 until Monday, March 4, parts of the Dartford Crossing are closed due to maintenance and resurfacing works. The Northbound East
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Car 'crashes' into tree near south Essex railway bridge
A CAR has reportedly crashed into a tree in Rochford, prompting a councillor's warning to motorists this evening. The vehicle reportedly hit a tree near the railway bridge in Rectory Road. Julie Gooding, Rochford councillor for Hawkwell
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Three lucky Essex people scoop £100k prizes as Premium Bond winners announced
The HIGH value winners of the latest Premium Bond prize draw have been announced with three lucky people in Essex scooping a huge £100,000 prize each. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the top Premium Bond winners for March
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Firefighters issue charging warning after socket fire at south Essex bungalow
FIREFIGHTERS have issued a charging warning after a socket fire at a bungalow in south Essex. Crews were called to Fourth Avenue, in Wickford, at 10:15am today. On arrival, they found smoke coming from a multi plug extension socket in the
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Seafront restaurant is named best Indian in Southend just months after opening
A VEGAN restaurant has been named as the top-rated Indian restaurant in Southend just six months after opening its doors. Namaste Village, on Marine Parade, serves authentic Indian vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Since opening in November, it
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to make public announcement - what it's about
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to make a public address in front of 10 Downing Street this evening (Friday, March 1). The Prime Minister spent the day in Scotland, giving a speech to the Scottish Conservative conference in the afternoon.
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Essex PE teacher banned for asking about pupil's sex life could teach again
A PE teacher who was banned after asking if a pupil had sex with her boyfriend could be allowed to teach again. Samuel Hawley, who joined Saffron Walden County High School in 2019, was banned from teaching after a two-day misconduct hearing last
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Royal Mail announces another stamp price increase from April
The price of stamps is set to rise again next month, with the price of second-class stamps increasing by more than 10 per cent from April. Royal Mail said the price of first-class stamps will increase by 10p to £1.35 and second-class stamps will
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DVLA warns drivers they could face £1,000 number plate fine following change
Drivers are being urged to make sure their licence plates are road legal as the new “24” vehicle registration number rolls out across UK roads. Drivers are being urged to make sure their licence plates are road legal or face a £1,000 fine, according
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Who is eligible for a free NHS-funded eye test? See full list of those entitled
It’s always important to look after our health, but with the cost of everyday life becoming more expensive, people often delay regular check-ups if they can’t afford it. This includes eye tests which people are recommended to have every two years
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Southend former ambulance tech raises fears over shortage of life-saving medication
A FORMER ambulance technician has raised concerns over a shortage of potentially life-saving medication used to treat severe lung conditions. The Southend resident, 60, was forced to give up his career four years ago after being diagnosed with
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Weekly black bin collections to stay in this south Essex area as leader gives update
Brentwood Borough Council has pledged to stick with weekly black sack collections – as it prepares to analyse options for a change in collection schemes. A number of alternatives including fortnightly black sack collections, are being modelled
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New bar with axe throwing set to replace former Essex city centre nightclub
A new bar offering axe throwing could open as late as 4am in the middle of Chelmsford. It is based inside the former Chelmsford nightclub CTZN. CTZN closed its doors in January 2020 after being open for more than half a decade in the city.
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Revealed: south Essex council must find more than £91m to repair housing stock
THURROCK Council must find more than £91 million to maintain and repair its housing stock over the next five years, it has revealed. Despite huge financial pressures, the authority will need to earmark £24million for external work on its homes,
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Man seriously injured after 'group brawl with metal pole' in Basildon town centre
A MAN has been left with serious injuries after reports of a group fighting with a metal pole in Basildon town centre. Essex Police were called outside Westgate Park shopping centre in Basildon at around 6:45am yesterday morning. This was following
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Stacey Solomon launches new collection with Asda inspired by her Essex home
TV personality Stacey Solomon has launched a new collection Asda inspired by her own Pickle Cottage in Essex. The 127-piece collection with George Home – which was designed by Solomon, 34 – includes dining, bed and bath items in her own personal
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Power cut leaves dozens of homes and businesses without electricity in Basildon
A SUDDEN power cut has left dozens without electricity this afternoon in Basildon. Specialist engineers have been sent to the SS14 3 area of Basildon, covering the Pipps Hill and St Hilary’s retail parks, after an unexpected power cut. Around
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Part of south Essex town centre shut off after water main burst in High Street
A BUSY road in part of a south Essex town centre is shut off after a water main burst in the High Street. Water supplies around Rayleigh High Street were affected for around three hours yesterday evening after a leak. Crown Hill remains closed
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Essex Police issue update after teen stabbed in Southend seafront attack
ESSEX Police has issued an update after a teenager was stabbed and left with serious injuries after an attack on Southend seafront. Officers were called to Western Esplanade at around 3pm on Thursday afternoon following reports of a man being located
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Basildon police officer found guilty of having sexual relationship with witness
A BASILDON police officer has been found guilty of having an “inappropriate” sexual relationship with a witness. Police Constable Georgie Bean, 31, denied the offence but was found guilty by a jury at Chelmsford Crown Court yesterday following
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3 Essex venues named among top 100 UK brunch and Sunday lunch restaurants
Three Essex restaurants have been named among the top 100 in the UK for brunch and Sunday lunch according to a new list. Lot Bar & Restaurant in Brentwood, Mad Dogs & Englishmen in Leigh-on-Sea and The Anchor Danbury in Chelmsford were included
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Major road re-opens after four hours due to loose horses running wrong side of A13
A MAJOR road has re-opened after a four-hour closure due to loose horses running the wrong side of the A13. Essex Police has provided an update after the A13 between Sadlers Farm roundabout and Pitsea was closed. Officers were called at around
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Severe delays as A13 closed with queues back on to Canvey due to loose horses
THERE are severe delays on the A13 with queues back on to Canvey following reports of loose horses. According to Essex Travel News, the A13 Londonbound remains closed between Sadlers Farm roundabout and Pitsea. This is because of loose horses
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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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Businessman locked in war with Southend Council over attempt to brighten up seafront
A BUSINESSMAN has become locked in a war with Southend Council over his attempt to brighten up the seafront by adding bright and colourful signs to his businesses. John Remblance has launched one planning appeal and is considering a second after
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Work to start in weeks on huge new 492-homes tower block in Basildon town centre
WORK is set to begin in a matter of weeks on construction of a huge tower block of 500 homes on the former Moon on the Square Wetherspoon – and work is set to last for more than three years. Basildon Council and residents opposed plans for the
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Flights to Scottish capital would be 'well used' as Southend Airport 'eyes up' route
SOUTHEND Airport is searching for an airline to help bring back a route that was previously “used by 200 passengers a day”. Flights from Southend to Edinburgh were scrapped in 2014 but had proved hugely popular beforehand and the airport has now
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Sadness as one of the oldest shops in Eastgate Shopping Centre to close for good
ONE of the oldest shops in the Eastgate Shopping Centre will close its doors for good “within the next six weeks”, it has been revealed. The Body Shop, which has been ever present in the town centre since the 1980s, is closing 75 stores across
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Experts set to carry out up to £5million worth of Southend Pier repair works
EXPERTS are set to be drafted in to carry out up to £5million worth of repair works to the Southend's landmark pier. A specialist contractor is needed to carry out structural repairs and install anti-corrosion protection at the Prince George extension
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Homeowner told to tear down 'massive' extension in Westcliff within three months
A HOMEOWNER who built a “massive” extension on the back of their bungalow has been told it must be ripped down within three months. Despite having a planning application rejected, the owner of the home in Westborough Road, Westcliff, built the
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Blues boss Maher aims to avoid cutting it fine at Oldham!
SOUTHEND United’s winning run has created an unusual dilemma for boss Kevin Maher! Blues head to Oldham Athletic tomorrow having triumphed in their past three matches. And the good results have left Maher to question just what can be changed
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Blues boss Maher on departure of defender Lomas
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has expressed his disappointment following Louis Lomas’ departure from the club. The defender left Blues by mutual consent earlier this week after not playing a single match this season due to a groin problem.
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All the stats ahead of Blues' match with Oldham
A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash at Oldham Athletic ALL TIME RECORD Southend wins: 19 Draws: 11 Oldham wins: 14 PREVIOUS SIX MEETINGS National League (Aug 23) - Southend 4 Oldham 0 National League (Apr 23