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Tonight's winning £15m Lotto numbers revealed
Tonight’s (Saturday March 2 2024) National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 02, 20, 34, 40, 48, 59. The Bonus Ball is 06. Tonight’s guaranteed jackpot is £15 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 15, 21,
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"Credit to the players" - Blues boss Maher reacts to draw at Oldham
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher praised the spirit of his side following Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Oldham Athletic. A second half equaliser from Noor Husin saw Blues bag a point at Oldham Athletic. And Maher was happy with how the Shrimpers responded
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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax
In the UK thousands of people are paying council tax unaware that they could potentially avoid paying the national tax or receive a discount. It comes as many could be offered a discount if they have been diagnosed by a doctor as “severely mentally
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Match report: Blues battle back for draw at Oldham
NOOR Husin’s equaliser 11 minutes from time secured Southend United a 1-1 draw at Oldham Athletic this afternoon. The fifth placed Latics took the lead on the hour mark with Nathan Sheron on target. But Blues battled back for a share of the
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Southend’s Charlie Boys Angels unveil plaque in memory of ‘heroic’ dog
A HEROIC dog who died defending his owner from an attacker has been honoured with a memorial plaque in Southend. Charlie Boy, who was sleeping rough with his owner in the city, was fatally injured in 2017 while protecting his owner. Since then
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I tried Costa Coffee's new spring menu and I already want to go back for more
Costa Coffee has launched its new spring menu and I knew I had to try it. The coffee shop chain regularly switches its menu up and it’s usually when a new season begins so as Easter and spring approach, the new menu has hit stores. On the menu
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McDonald's announces new menu for Easter 2024 with 3 new items - Full list
McDonald’s has announced it will be introducing a new menu in time for spring. The Easter menu will bring both sweet and savoury treats to the fast food chain’s restaurants nationwide. Some items are new to McDonald’s while others have been
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Martin Lewis suggests households 'bulk-buy' essential item ahead of price hike
Martin Lewis has suggested households nationwide "bulk-buy" stamps ahead of a price hike this year. The Royal Mail confirmed that prices would rise from April 2, giving customers just four weeks to buy stamps at the current rate of £1.25. The
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Data shows how many Southend parents opt to home-school their children (and why)
Hundreds of Southend children were educated at home in the last academic year, figures show. Data suggests the number of home-schooled children has increased since the coronavirus pandemic across England, although figures are incomplete. Department
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Man jailed after stealing from Benfleet people ‘who gave him a roof over his head’
A MAN has been jailed after stealing from a Benfleet family “who gave him a roof over his head when he fell on hard times”. Daniel Holloway, 37, of Goodwood Avenue, Hornchurch, has been jailed for 16 months after admitting two counts of burglary
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Team news: One change for Blues at Oldham
SOUTHEND United have made one change to their starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash at Oldham Athletic. The alteration comes in attack where Danny Waldron has been preferred to Marcus Dackers who drops down on to the bench. READ
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Matchday live: Husin bags equaliser as Blues draw at Oldham
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Drivers warned as south Essex road to shut for 21 days - here’s the plan
DRIVERS have been warned of disruption as a south Essex road is set to shut for 21 days. Vicarage Hill, in Benfleet, will close on April 15, 2024, for a total of 21 days. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while
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Essex woman jailed after theft as well as 'kicking and damaging police car'
AN Essex woman has been jailed for six months after "kicking and damaging a police car". Officers investigating a theft from the Co-op, in Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, on February 20 arrested Molly Gilbert, 20, on February 28. During the process
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New show tells the story of Southend United's struggles
IF you think the drama is over at Southend United, think again! The Shrimpers have fought hard on and off the pitch to survive an incredibly testing period. But the twists and turns endured by supporters are now being turned into a stage show
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Work to make A127 danger junction safer is completed after years of campaigning
WORK to make a danger junction safer and avoid crashes and near misses has been completed after years of campaigning. As part of a temporary overhaul of the Kent Elms junction, on the A127, a left-turn only lane has been introduced to avoid the
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Friends and family to take on London Marathon in memory of Edward
A QUARTET of runners are preparing for their first ever London Marathon in memory of a much missed friend and family member. Edward Benton passed away at the age of 21 last month. And his close pals Callum Howlett, Charlie Owens and Lloyd Bellis
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Two men jailed for total of 40 years after ‘brutal’ attempted murder in Basildon
TWO men have been jailed for a total of 40 years for attempted murder after a "brutal and sustained attack" which left their victim fighting for life. A man in his 30s had been walking along Wimbish End, Pitsea, towards Chalvedon shops at around
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Warning: Emergency town centre road closure triggers series of bus changes
AN EMERGENCY town centre road closure in Rayleigh has triggered a series of diversions and changes for major bus routes. Crown Hill, in Rayleigh, has been closed and will remain closed until March 6, for emergency works. This involves emergency
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Man injured after being ‘thrown down stairs during assault’ at Basildon Beefeater
A MAN has been left with serious injuries after being “thrown down stairs” during an assault at a Basildon Beefeater. Essex Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Basildon. This incident occurred at The Watermill
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Praise for two 'beautiful' Thorpe Bay businesses and eight more Echo letters
Here are nine letters featured in the Echo in recent weeks - including a shoutout to a much-loved Thorpe Bay restaurant: Give old school Italian restaurant a try I read in the Echo letters’ page about a contribution praising the Spaghetti Junction
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How crossing from Benfleet to Canvey has gone from stepping stones to bridges
Motorists have been told to expect disruption next month as a major road in south Benfleet closes for “vital works”. Essex Way will shut for 17 days from March 29 as mains replacement works are carried out as part of a £3.4million gas network project
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MacDonald scores late penalty as Blues draw at Dorking
BEAU MacDonald converted an 86th minute penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw for Southend United's under 19 side away at Dorking Wanderers. MacDonald’s spot-kick secured a share of the spoils for Danny Heath’s side after a penalty by Dorking’s Paddi Harland-Goddard
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RSPCA appeal as cat thrown over fence in taped-up carrier in Basildon
A CAT has been thrown over a fence in a taped-up carrier in Basildon, sparking an RSPCA appeal. The RSPCA is appealing for witnesses after a cat carrier with a ginger cat inside was thrown over a fence and into a garden in Victoria Road, Basildon
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Will it snow in Southend and Basildon? Forecast as warnings issued across England
THE Met Office has issued snow warnings across part of England as temperatures drop. Many places in the UK are set to see snow today, with some weather warnings in place. Here is what forecasters say about Southend and Basildon. It is predicted
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Shoplifter sentenced after stealing £650 worth of make-up in south Essex high street
A SHOPLIFTER has been sentenced after stealing hundreds of pounds worth of makeup in south Essex. Essex Police were carrying out high visibility patrols in Wickford High Street on Tuesday when they received information via the area's town link
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Take a look inside the abandoned Essex house up for auction for £50,000
A DERELICT detached cottage near the centre of Colchester has been put up for auction for £50,000. The two-bedroom home, in Magdalen Street, has been described as a “major project” by auctioneers. According to The Move Market, 126A Magdalen
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Poor weather to blame for major Essex roadworks running £11m over budget, bosses say
NATIONAL Highways has said poor weather and difficult ground conditions have meant they could not complete a major resurfacing project on time and on budget. The resurfacing of the A12 from junction 25 in Marks Tey to junction 26 in Stanway is
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Loose Women's Coleen Nolan thought she was 'going to die' after health scare
Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has revealed the reason she quit smoking after 40 years. She said she thought “I am going to die” after suffering an incident in a hotel room. The 58-year-old says she has been cigarette-free for 12 weeks, a decision
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Southend High Street boost as new store opens at the Royals today
A NEW ladies fashion store has opened in a Southend shopping centre today. Minx Boutique has opened its door for the first time in the Royals Shopping Centre, in Southend High Street. The business is a ladies fashion store. It already has
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Car park in Old Leigh set to close for more than a year - here's why
A CAR park in Old Leigh is set to close for more than a year due to a regeneration scheme. The Leigh Marshes car park will be closed from April 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025, for the Leigh Port Regeneration Scheme. The site, in High Street,
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Foodbank donation campaign at estate agents
Estate agents Hilbery Chaplin is collecting donations for foodbanks at four High Street locations - including the Laindon branch. The week-long campaign, running from March 8, is to support the foodbank operated by the Trussell Trust in Basildon
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Long-serving landlady ‘bringing community back’ at top-rated south Essex pub
A TOP rated pub in Rochford is striving to "bring back a sense of community" as its long serving landlady aims to attract punters from far and wide. The Royal Oak, in Stambridge, is rated the best out of 22 Rochford restaurants on TripAdvisor.
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How Towngate started as temporary theatre (as new £700k investment is revealed)
THE original Towngate Theatre opened in Basildon in September 1968 and has remained the town's "cultural centre". As Basildon Council has announced it is investing £700,000 to ensure the theatre's future, we have delved into the Echo archive
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Legendary Southend seafront business fondly remembered as takeaway goes on sale
FOND memories of one of Southend seafront’s longest-running businesses have been shared by its former owner as the takeaway goes up for sale again. The Hideaway, on Marine Parade, is currently up for sale at £85,000 for a ten-year lease. Agent
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Diversity among big names and shows coming to Cliffs Pavilion this month
DIVERSITY are among the big names and shows that will be coming to the Cliffs Pavilion this month. Here is a rundown of three big names and shows heading to Southend. 1. Diversity – Supernova: Britain’s Got Talent winners and popular dance
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Cancer sufferer urges council to turn down Westcliff restaurant's 3am licence bid
A CANCER sufferer has urged councillors to turn down a restaurant’s bid to stay open until 3am after claiming the business already has issues with anti-social behaviour. Southend Council’s licensing sub-committee met on Friday to hear an application
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£1.9 million home with estuary views on the market in 'Leigh's best location'
AN INCREDIBLE £1.9 million home with magnificent estuary views in “arguably Leigh’s best location” has been listed on the market. This home, in Undercliff Gardens, has been recently refurbished and extended to offer specious family accommodation
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Lease of 'thriving' restaurant and bar in Southend city centre listed on the market
A “THRIVING” restaurant and bar in the heart of Southend has been listed on the market for £295,000. The lease of the Brickhouse restaurant, in London Road, Southend, has been listed on Rightmove by online estate agents Intelligent Business Partners
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Proud residents defend Rayleigh after TikToker brands it 'town full of old people'
Proud residents of Rayleigh have defended their town after a TikTok comedian branded it "like 1920s Britain" and "full of old people". Popular TikTok comedian Dilan Kurt recently uploaded a video touring Rayleigh, as he joked that the famous Pink
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Dogs Trust Basildon: Husky, bulldog and friends looking for a forever home
The Basildon branch of Dogs Trust has shared this week's five dogs searching for a new home, including a Siberian husky and a French bulldog. Boom, a Siberian husky Boom arrived at the centre though no fault of his own. He is a one-year-old
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New ‘leaky dams’ to stop Hockley Woods flooding thanks to share of £25m grant
RELIEF is finally on the way for residents hit by persistent flooding from Hockley Woods thanks to a huge Government grant. Residents have raised concerns that flood water from Hockley Woods could reach their homes after repeated issues with flooding
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'I cried': Emotional supporters rejoice as Southend's 'amazing' Ironworks saved
EMOTIONAL supporters of a “versatile” Southend city centre venue are celebrating the survival of “an amazing and welcoming space”, following a last-minute reprieve. The Ironworks, on the High Street, is a centre offering space for community organisations
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More than £90million needed to fix aging buildings at south Essex hospitals
MORE than £90million is needed to carry out repairs to ageing buildings at the Mid and South Essex Trust – including a huge £36.5million at Southend Hospital alone. According to the latest NHS figures the trust – which manages Southend, Basildon