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'A parent's worst nightmare' - Teenager 'fighting for life' after serious crash
A TEENAGER is “fighting for his life” in hospital following a crash in a village near Colchester in what has been described as "every parent's nightmare". Jackson Brown, 18, was involved in a serious smash in Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, at
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Car smashes into window of Southend home as driver swerves in 'torrential rain'
A DRIVER careered off the road in “torrential rain” and smashed into a parked car - shunting it into the front of a home. The front-window of the home, in Fairfax Drive, Westcliff, has been boarded up after the crash and neighbours have described
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'Gobsmacked' Basildon family win holiday of lifetime on Saturday Night Takeaway
A FAMILY who have dedicated more than a decade to fundraising after their son’s autism diagnosis have been left speechless after being gifted the a holiday on a national TV show. Dawn Avery, alongside her husband Keith and sons Aston and Aaron
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100 trees planted on Canvey amid efforts to create ‘beautiful community space’
VOLUNTEERS and community workers have planted 100 trees on a plot on Canvey as part of efforts to transform it into a “beautiful community space”. Anna Wilson, from Essex social movement United in Kind, joined volunteers from charity Trust Links
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Potholes to be ‘permanently repaired’ on south Essex roads
“Huge” potholes on south Essex roads are set to be repaired overnight next week, the MP for Castle Point has announced. Following concerns from “a number of residents”, MP Rebecca Harris has said “huge potholes” on Canvey Way and the bridge at
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'Real Midwives of Essex': TV crews to film new documentary at Basildon Hospital
TV crews are set to descend on Basildon Hospital to film a new documentary highlighting the “inspiring” journey of midwives and the hard work they carry out every single day. The Real Midwives Of Essex is aiming to provide a unique glimpse into
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Hopes return of easyJet base at Southend Airport is 'step closer' after announcement
CONFIDENCE is growing that budget airline easyJet could re-open its base at Southend Airport after extra flights were added to two popular destinations throughout the summer season. EasyJet has put thousands of additional seats on sale to Paris
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Cycle route from Shoebury to Southend seafront closes for four weeks - here's why
A CYCLE route from Shoebury to the Southend seafront has been closed for four weeks. According to a public notice by Southend Council, there is the temporary prohibition of cyclists on the seafront cycle route. This is from Shoebury Common
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Delays as c2c line blocked after passengers 'cause disturbance' on train
A c2c line is blocked during this evening rush hour after passengers caused a "disturbance" onboard a train. Trains have been cancelled or delayed on the south Essex train network this evening after a "disturbance" on a train from London Fenchurch
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Blues defender Scott-Morriss eyes another maximum!
SOUTHEND United wing-back Gus Scott-Morriss hopes one maximum can lead to another this week. The popular right wing-back regularly plays darts with his team-mates at the Boots & Laces training and recently celebrated his first 180. But Scott-Morriss
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Concord Rangers face huge clash with relegation rivals Cheshunt
CONCORD Rangers right back Joe Halsey insists there can be no hiding the importance of Tuesday night's clash with Cheshunt. The Beach Boys sit 20th in the Isthmian Premier standings, one place and one point behind tomorrow's opponents with four
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'Grimy' Southend listed among Essex's 'turd towns'... but it's not the worst
SOUTHEND has been named as one of the worst places in Essex 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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Millions set for £1,800 pay rise next month - this is why
Millions of workers will receive a pay rise worth up to £1,800 from next month. In November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from April 1. The National Living Wage will rise
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EastEnders star breaks silence over shock return tonight after years away
An EastEnders legend is set to make her return to the show tonight after five years away from Albert Square. This comes after other characters like 'Big' Mo Harris (Laila Morse) and Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) were marked for a return to the
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UPDATE: Missing Basildon woman is found after urgent police appeal
Police have issued an update after an urgent appeal to find a woman who had been reported missing today. Officers had launched the appeal as they wanted to make sure the missing 40-year-old, who was reported missing from Basildon today, was okay
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£250,000 cannabis farm uncovered at industrial estate in south Essex
A CANNABIS farm worth £250,000 has been uncovered in Hockley with hundreds of plants seized. Officers from the Operation Falcon team at Essex Police responded to a “community contact” which resulted in their attendance to an industrial estate,
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Blues boss Maher looks into signing defender on loan
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher will look to sign a defender on loan ahead of Tuesday night’s match with Wealdstone. The Shrimpers currently have just three centre-backs available for the National League clash at Roots Hall with Harry Taylor and
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Armed police blocked off Essex town centre after reports of 'gun fired'
Following a strong police presence in Clacton, police are investigating a possible firearm discharge. Essex Police set up a cordon in Rosemary Road on March 3 near Cobblers of Clacton, and Pins and Needles. Now, a statement has been issued,
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'Burst water main' in village near Essex city to cause disruption for three days
A BURST water main is expected to cause disruption on a road near an Essex city for three days. Essex bus operator First says a burst water main in Vicarage Road, Roxwell, near Chelmsford, means some of its services are being diverted.
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Georgia Harrison supported by Love Island beau Anton at Stephen Bear hearing
Reality TV star Georgia Harrison was supported by her Love Island beau Anton Danyluk as she arrived at court for a hearing for ex-boyfriend Stephen Bear. Former Celebrity Big Brother winner Bear walked out of prison on January 14, having served
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Woman 'shaken' after waking up to burglar searching drawers in Westcliff bedroom
A WOMAN was left "shaken" as she awoke to a burglar rifling through a set of drawers in her bedroom in a frightening incident. The victim had been on a night shift and was in bed at her home in London Road, Westcliff, when she suddenly awoke at
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Police probe 'disappearance' of prestigious medals worth £600k from Essex museum
The "disappearance" of two prestigious Victoria Cross medals worth £600,000 from an Essex city museum is being probed by police. The 120-year-old medals, Britain's highest military bravery award, were discovered missing after a routine inspection
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Here's how many Southend youngsters weren't offered their top choice secondary school
HUNDREDS of primary school leavers in Southend won’t be going to their first choice secondary school in September. Out of the 2,025 children in the city joining Year 7 in the autumn term, 328 youngsters didn’t get accepted at their top choice,
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Filming for 'special episode' of BBC series to shut off part of Southend library
Part of a huge library building in Southend city centre is set to be shut off this week for filming of a "special episode" of a BBC series. The children's library at The Forum, in Elmer Square, will be shut off to the public on Wednesday, and some
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Privacy screen that 'sticks out like sore thumb' at Old Leigh home must be removed
A PRIVACY screen put up at a home in Leigh Old Town Conservation Area must be removed, councillors have ruled. Southend Council’s development control committee ordered the owners of 19 High Street to remove a wooden screen from a first floor balcony
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Former south Essex sergeant sent 'sexist and misogynistic' messages in group chat
A former south Essex police sergeant has been found to have committed gross misconduct after he sent "sexist and misogynistic" messages towards colleagues in a group chat. Former PS Tim Littman was subject to an accelerated misconduct hearing on
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Martin Lewis reveals 'golden rule' on how much you should have in your pension
Saving for your pension can be easier said than done. Often many are concerned with budgeting, bills and the cost of the living crisis seeing putting money into your pension easily forgotten about. However, Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis
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Greater Anglia and c2c fares in Essex have increased - here's the changes
TRAIN fares in Essex have been hiked by almost five per cent as part of a national increase. Essex rail operators Greater Anglia and c2c increased fares by 4.9 per cent on Sunday. Despite the national increase, many fares between c2c stations
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Named: Five people charged after reports of shooting 'at vehicle' in Essex village
FIVE people have been charged in connection with a shooting in an Essex village. An investigation was launched into reports of a firearm being shot at a vehicle in High Road, North Weald, at about 1am on February 12 last year, Essex Police said
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Two people rushed to hospital as A127 remains closed after four-vehicle pile-up
TWO people have been rushed to hospital after a four-vehicle pile-up on the A127. Two ambulances were called to the London-bound carriageway of the A127 near Little Warley after receiving reports of a crash earlier this morning, the East of England
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Man charged with dangerous driving after police chase on main south Essex road
A MAN has been charged with a string of driving offences after a police chase on a busy south Essex road. Police officers stopped a vehicle on the A130 at its junction with the A1245 just after 2.45am on Sunday. They reported the vehicle initially
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Police appeal launched as A127 blocked after four-vehicle crash
POLICE have launched an appeal for information following a four-vehicle crash on the A127 London-bound which has caused queues to Basildon this morning. Part of the A127 Southend Arterial Road has been blocked following the crash. An Essex
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easyJet increases flights from Southend Airport to two European cities
FLIGHTS from Southend Airport to two European cities have been increased this summer, bosses have announced. EasyJet has put thousands of additional seats on sale to Paris and Palma de Mallorca from Southend Airport. The airline will operate
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A127 morning 'crash' sees queues and 'severe delays' heading out of Basildon
"AT least two vehicles" have reportedly been involved in a crash on the A127 towards the M25 this morning, causing queues heading out of Basildon. Drivers have reported the incident took place on the opposite side of the road from the Halfway House
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Specialist Essex Police team tackles ‘serious violence’ with seven arrests
SEVEN arrests relating to drugs, stalking and assault will help tackle serious violence and protect communities from harm, Essex Police has said. The force’s specialist operational support group made the arrests, in connection with investigations
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Named: Man charged on six counts after south Essex burglary investigation
A man has been charged on six counts by officers investigating a series of burglaries in Hadleigh. Detectives from Castle Point and Rochford Criminal Investigation Department have been investigating break-ins and attempted break-ins at homes on
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Storms and bad weather spark hike in emergency repairs at homes across Basildon
STORMS and bad weather sparked hundreds of calls for emergency repairs at homes across Basildon, it has been revealed. More than 2,000 complaints were raised with Basildon Council between October and December last year, with more than 30 per cent
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'Good' south Essex school hit by asbestos discovery is praised in new Ofsted report
A SCHOOL which was hit by “major disruption” after the discovery of asbestos has been praised by Ofsted and rated “good” after making a series of improvements. The King Edmund School, in Vaughan Close, Rochford, has been rated “good” in all areas
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Tributes paid to social media sensation Canvey Lake goose after 'fox attack'
TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved Canvey Lake goose which has sadly died. Darcy Dooza was a social media sensation within the Canvey community but was sadly the victim of what is believed to be a fox attack. The much-loved goose became
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Homeless dad Tasered by police after threatening to kill daughter who took him in
A HOMELESS man was Tasered by police after threatening to kill his own daughter when she took pity on him and offered to put him up so he didn’t have to sleep rough. Terry Brown, of Ditton Court Road, Westcliff, armed himself with knives and threatened
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Teenager 'knocked out' and 'left in the road' in terrifying Leigh hit-and-run
A TEENAGER was left “knocked out and unconscious in the road" following a terrifying hit-and-run Leigh. Mum Jeanette Ward is urging witnesses to come forward after her son, Joe, was hit by a "small blue car" which police say failed to stop and
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The international recruits playing vital roles after joining Essex NHS trust
MORE than 1,600 international recruits are now playing vital roles as doctors, nurses and health professionals after joining an Essex mental health trust over the last three years. The Essex Partnership University Trust celebrated all its international
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The final say: Blues share more than just a point with Oldham
SOUTHEND United and Oldham Athletic have shared several similarities in recent seasons. And on Saturday the two teams shared the points at Boundary Park too. Both very well-supported clubs are bidding to work their way back from severe financial
