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All the stats ahead of Blues' clash with Dorking
A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash against Dorking Wanderers at Roots Hall. ALL TIME RECORD Southend wins: 2 Draws: 0 READ MORE: Waldron sets sights on next target Dorking wins: 2 PREVIOUS FOUR MEETINGS
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Dartford Crossing tunnel set to close for FOUR nights this week
The A282 northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel is set to close for four nights this week. From Monday, March 11, until Friday, March 15 the Northbound West Tunnel will be closed between the hours of 10pm to 5.30am due to maintenance works.
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Essex drivers urged to 'only travel if necessary' due to M25 planned closure
Essex drivers who were planning to use the M25 over an upcoming March weekend may need to adjust their travel plans due to a full closure that will be in place. This will be the first of five closures between now and September 2024 which has prompted
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Hero Basildon doctor helps deliver baby mid-flight while returning from holiday
A HERO doctor delivered a baby during a flight after leaping into action while returning from his holiday. Dr Hassan Khan, an A&E doctor at Basildon Hospital was flying home after a holiday with friends in Amman, Jordan, when the crew suddenly
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Family pays for day of care at Benfleet hospice in memory of their son
A FAMILY has paid for a full day of specialist care at a hospice after raising more than £10,000 in memory of their son. Steve and Emily Webster’s son, Kieran, battled a brain tumour for ten years and the whole family was supported by Little Havens
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Major appeal launched to identity man found dead near Southend station
A MAJOR appeal has been launched to help identify a man who was found dead at a train station in Southend almost 25 years ago. The man, who police have been unable to identify since his death, was found on the side of the railway line in Southend
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Popular Heroes and Villains event in Basildon to return - here's the details
FESTIVAL Leisure Park in Basildon has announced the return of their free Heroes and Villains event. Visitors are encouraged to come along to the Festival Leisure Park from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, March 31. Families will be able to meet and take
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'Severe delays' in major road heading from Southend this evening rush hour
DRIVERS are facing "severe delays" on a major road heading from Southend into Rochford this evening rush hour. Traffic lights on Sutton Road near to Purdeys industrial estate are causing "severe delays" in the major road heading away from Southend
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In the dock: 15 people in south Essex hit with fines at courts in recent weeks
FROM drug driving to blue badge fraud, a number of people in south Essex have been hit with fines, costs and even driving bans at the courts in recent weeks. >>> Court reporting - what your newspaper can and can't report A driver
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Wakering boss Bowers overjoyed by "massive" FA Vase win
GREAT Wakering Rovers boss Marcus Bowers has labelled his side’s 2-0 win against Falmouth Town as the biggest of his managerial career. A brace from Harry Talbot sent Wakering through to the semi-finals of the FA Vase. And Bowers – whose team
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West Ham legend from south Essex back on the pitch after recovering from major op
A WEST Ham legend is happy to be back on the pitch after recovering from a major op. Stuart Slater, who lives in Stanford-le-Hope and played just under 200 games for the Hammers, has returned to his role coaching up-and-coming players as part of
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WATCH: Football legend Ronaldo steps up to help Essex team branded 'one of worst'
A Sunday league football team unveiled legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo as the ultimate sub this weekend...but there's a catch. The forward – considered by many to be the greatest to ever play the game – laced up his boots and turned out for
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Confirmed: Exact date Wendy's is opening its newest restaurant in Essex city centre
AN American fast food chain is getting ready to open its newest branch in an Essex city. Wendy’s has announced it will be opening its doors in Chelmsford High Street at 10.30am on Thursday, March 21. Restaurant boss Ali Rupani said: “After
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Just Eat driver caught using son's blue badge while delivering order in Southend
A FOOD delivery driver caught using his son's blue badge while delivering an order in Southend has been convicted. Andrzej Kacica of Wesley Road, Southend, was charged with unlawfully using a blue badge on Wednesday at Basildon Magistrates' Court
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Prolific shoplifter who attacked staff is banned from three chains across Essex
A prolific shoplifter who attacked workers trying to stop her has been jailed for six months and banned from three chains across Essex for two years. Carleah Day, of Long Road, Canvey, admitted 18 counts of shop theft and four assaults on retail
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Police appeal over woman opening car doors asking for money in south Essex area
Police have issued an appeal for information after reports of a woman opening car doors and asking for money in a south Essex area. Residents have reported a woman stopping people and cars in Rochford and Hockley and asking them for money.
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Police issue warning to man over tent pitched up in south Essex High Street
A MAN has been issued with a community protection warning after a tent was put up in Rayleigh High Street. Police officers were made aware of a tent pitched in the High Street on Wednesday, which had caused "some concern" in the community.
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Listed: All the south Essex schools featured in World Book Day pull-out tomorrow
Schools across south Essex will be featuring in a 39-page World Book Day photo special in tomorrow's Echo. The pull-out tomorrow (Tuesday, March 12) will feature photos of classes from 40 schools across the region. World Book Day takes place
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'A bad joke!' - Drivers react as works on major Essex road run £11million over budget
EARLIER this month the Gazette revealed a road resurfacing scheme which has caused “untold misery” to commuters has run £11million over budget... and is only half finished. New information obtained by a Freedom of Information request to National
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EssexTV star Jake Quickenden 'signs up' for next series of huge reality show
JAKE Quickenden is reportedly set to put his cooking skills to the test after being signed up for the next series of a huge reality show. The 35-year-old, who lives in Boxted, is joining the star-studded cast of Celebrity MasterChef according to
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New shop opens in former Superdrug site in Rayleigh High Street
A NEW charity shop has opened in the former Superdrug site in Rayleigh High Street. Barnardo’s, who support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children, have opened up a new charity store today. The store, located at 106-108 on Rayleigh High
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Kate Middleton issues apology for 'confusion' around photo controversy
The Princess of Wales has issued a statement on the photo editing controversy surrounding Kensington Palace’s latest image of her and her children. Kate has personally apologised for confusion over the family photograph issued by Kensington Palace
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BBC iPlayer to shut down on these devices from today: Full list
BBC iPlayer will be shut down on several devices from today, March 11. It comes as the streaming services previously confirmed that some devices will no longer be able to regularly download shows or films onto devices so they can be watched later
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Vet issues important flea warning to all dog and cat owners
A vet has issued a warning to all cat and dog owners to keep an eye out for sings their pets may have fleas, with infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”. Flea bites can cause serious skin irritation to both pets
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Middle-lane hoggers on motorways targeted by new National Highways campaign
A national campaign has been launched to tackle middle lane hogging on motorways, as well as tailgating. A poll, commissioned National Highways, found that nearly a third of drivers admit hogging the middle lane on motorways at least “occasionally
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Rayleigh schoolkids to perform musical based on iconic Roald Dahl story
EXCITED students at a Rayleigh school are gearing up to present a production of Roald Dahl's iconic children's book, Matilda. The Sweyne Park School, in Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, will present "Matilda The Musical Jr" on Tuesday and Wednesday this
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Lewis Hamilton leads praise for 'future Essex star' Ollie Bearman after F1 debut
LEWIS Hamilton has lauded “phenomenal” Ollie Bearman as a “future star” after the Essex teenager completed a dream 24 hours by securing points on his Formula One debut for Ferrari. Bearman was drafted in as a last-minute replacement for appendicitis-hit
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Police appeal to find missing Benfleet man due to concerns for his welfare
ESSEX Police has launched an appeal to help find a missing Benfleet man due to concerns for his welfare. Oliver Winkworth, 49, hasn't been seen since around 7:30 on Sunday, March 10. The Benfleet man is described as a white man with grey
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Mums to be transferred if baby is due before 32 weeks
Mums will be transferred to another hospital if their baby is due to be born before 32 weeks, in a new neonatal plan agreed by bosses in County Hall. Essex County councillors chose to approve plans to “redesignate” Southend Hospital’s neonatal
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Pharmacist spearheading plans for new dentist surgery in Leigh's 'dental desert'
A RESPECTED pharmacist is spearheading plans for a new dentists’ surgery in part of Leigh which is known as a “dental desert”. Mohamed Fayyaz Haji, known locally as Fizz, runs Belfairs pharmacy, in Eastwood Road North, in Leigh. The pharmacy
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Historic Leigh police station to return back to control of Southend Council
A CAMPAIGNING councillor has called for Leigh’s historic police station to be opened up for the community after it was returned to the control of Southend Council. Carole Mulroney spoke as the police station, in Elm Road, was handed back to Southend
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Landmark building in south Essex country park is dismantled - here's why
A LANDMARK building in Hadleigh Country Park has been dismantled after costs to restore it were “too expensive”. The Hadleigh Roundhouse, in the country park, has been demolished as it had “reached the end of its natural life span”. Essex County
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'Allowed to decay': Call for action over 'dangerous' empty restaurant in Eastwood
AN abandoned restaurant in Eastwood which has fallen into a state of disrepair is “reflecting badly on other businesses”, it has been claimed. Worried councillors have urged for action to clear broken wooden beams outside the former Cosmos Turkish
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The final say: Trends continue as Blues battle back for another draw
AFTER 15 months without a league draw at Roots Hall, Southend United were held to their second in the space of just five days at the weekend. A crowd of more than 8,000 fans saw the Shrimpers fight back to secure a share of the spoils in a 1-1
