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BBC One’s The Repair Shop is on the lookout for special items - how to apply

Jay Blades and the experts from BBC One’s The Repair Shop are on the lookout for special items to restore to their former glory. The team is returning to the barn to film a new series of the much-loved programme and you can play a part. Since

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Blues boss Maher proud of his "unbelievable" players after home win

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher spoke of his pride for his players following tonight’s 2-0 win against Dorking Wanderers. Goals from Gus Scott-Morriss and Harry Cardwell saw the Shrimpers record all three points at Roots Hall. But Maher appeared

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Match report: Southend United get back to winning ways against Dorking Wanderers

SOUTHEND United got back to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 victory against Dorking Wanderers at Roots Hall tonight. The Shrimpers went into the game on the back of three successive 1-1 draws. But a first half free-kick from Gus Scott-Morriss

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Want to quit smoking for good in 2024? Here is all the help you'll ever need

Smokers are constantly told that quitting cigarettes is one of the best things you will ever do for your health, but many continue to do so. The New Year is when most smokers say they want to quit, with the latest statistics showing more than a

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Missing Tilbury man sparks police appeal

CONCERNS have been raised over the whereabouts of a Tilbury man that has gone missing - resulting in Essex Police launching an appeal to find him. Wayne St. Louis, 28, was last seen in Lansdown Road, Tilbury, today at around 5.35pm. He's described

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Gang attack woman and 'hold son at knifepoint' in terrifying Southend break-in

A GANG of men attacked a woman with a crowbar before “holding her son at knife point” during a terrifying break-in. The woman, who has been left covered in bruises and shaken since the incident, revealed the men burst into her home in the early

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'Trendy' family-run Leigh café and cocktail bar is put up for sale for £475k

A QUIRKY café which becomes a bustling cocktail bar by night has been placed on the market as the owner’s “gauge interest” after admitting “times are tough for everybody”.  Family-run café Corner Club, on Leigh’s Broadway, was opened by sisters

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Police launch appeal after 'attack and kidnapping' in Essex high street

Police have launched a witness appeal after a reported attack and kidnapping in an Essex high street. Officers were called with reports of a kidnap in Saffron Walden High Street at about 10.30am yesterday. A member of the public reported seeing

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Westcliff school praised for 'extensive work' to improve as it is rated 'good'

INSPECTORS have praised bosses at a Westcliff school for their “extensive work” to make drastic improvements since it became an academy. The Westborough Academy, in Macdonald Avenue, Westcliff, earned a good rating following an inspection on February

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Matchday live: Blues beat Dorking 2-0 at Roots Hall

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Team news: Two changes for Blues against Dorking

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made two changes to his starting line-up for tonight's clash with Dorking Wanderers at Roots Hall. Deon Woodman has been handed his first Shrimpers start in place of Jason Demetriou while the other alteration

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Woman accused of stealing £1.3k from Southend petrol station on 33 occasions

A WOMAN has been charged with 33 counts of shoplifting from a petrol station in Southend over a five-week period. Stacey Samuels, 34, of East Street, Southend, is accused of stealing a total of £1,337.45 of goods from BP in West Street, Southend

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"It's the job of the century" -Dorking boss hails Shrimpers chief Maher

DORKING Wanderers boss Marc White says Kevin Maher has done “the management job of the century” at Southend United. White brings his Dorking side to Roots Hall for a National League clash at Roots Hall tonight. And he remains in awe of what

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'Severe congestion' in Southend and Rochford amid works in two major roads

DRIVERS are facing long delays in Southend and Rochford this evening rush hour amid roadworks taking place in two major roads. Roadworks on the A127 at the junction with Rochford Road is causing "long delays" on all approaches, according to Essex

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WATCH: Water spouting through road on Thorpe Bay seafront after heavy rain

HOMES around Thorpe Bay seafront have been sandbagged to protect them from damage as water came spouting through the road today. A video shows the water spouting through Thorpe Esplanade, near its junction with Thorpe Hall Avenue, as Anglian Water

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Son pays tribute to 'kind and funny' Essex dad as his murderer is given life sentence

THE son of "Scottish Phil" has paid tribute to his “best friend and confidant” on the day his murderer has been handed a life sentence. Lee Clarke, 56 of Wedhey, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court today where he was sentenced to life in

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PHOTOS: Flooding branded 'worst ever' causing delays in busy Thorpe Bay road

FLOODING branded "the worst ever" by residents is causing delays today in a busy Thorpe Bay Road. Thorpe Hall Avenue has become heavily flooded in today's rain - causing the area under the bridge to become too deep for cars to drive through at

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Gang 'carrying weapons' attack boy, 13, and man at famous Essex restaurant

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy and a man were rushed to hospital after reportedly being attacked by a gang "seen carrying weapons" at the weekend. Police are appealing for witnesses following the reported assault at Sheesh restaurant on Sunday evening.

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A closer look at Dorking Wanderers ahead of clash with Blues

ECHOSPORT talks to Dorking Wanderers fan James Lampard ahead of tonight's clash with Southend United at Roots Hall. Dorking are currently 21st in the table. What have you made of the season so far? "The season has been tough. "Very much

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Strictly star among full cast announced for Hairspray show coming to the Cliffs

TV stars are among the full cast announced for the West End hit musical Hairspray coming to the Cliffs Pavilion this summer. With show-stopping numbers and dance-routines, the West End and Broadway musical Hairspray will be coming to the Westcliff

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Revealed: Exact date new Mexican restaurant will open in Southend High Street

A NEW Mexican-inspired restaurant set to open at a former jewellers in Southend High Street has revealed its opening date. Plan Burrito is set to be the latest fast-food addition to the High Street after husband and wife team Riju Vargghese and

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Teen victim ‘robbed at knifepoint’ during terrifying incident in Southend

A TEENAGE victim has been reportedly “robbed at knifepoint” during a terrifying incident in Southend. Officers with Southend’s Community Policing Team responded to an incident in Sutton Road, on Sunday at around 8pm. This was after reports

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Hello Spring: How you can WIN a £100 National Garden gift card

How you can create a stunning summer garden perfect for hosting friends and family and whiling away lazy summer days. Spring is in the air, and as the tulips blossom and the weather warms, it's the perfect time for gardeners to get busy outside

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Serious concern raised over risk of child asthma deaths after Southend boy's inquest

A CORONER has raised serious concerns with the Secretary of State for Health around the prevention and treatment of asthma attacks following the tragic death of 10-year-old William Gray. Following an inquest into the death of the Southend boy,

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Listed: The south Essex schools revealed as hardest to get into in the county

A SECONDARY school in Basildon has remained Essex’s most oversubscribed non-selective secondary school. As many as 45.6 per cent of first-choice applicants for the De La Salle School in Basildon were unsuccessful in securing a place at the school

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Dartford Crossing RE-OPENS after five hours closure but severe delays remain

DARTFORD Crossing has re-opened after a five hours closure but there are still severe delays.  The QE2 Bridge was closed shortly after 6am this morning following "concerns for the welfare of a man".  As a result, this caused severe congestion

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Food labels on British products set to change to ‘help customers’ under new plans

Food labels are set to be made clearer to help customers buy “high quality” British food under new plans unveiled by the government. A consultation, first announced at the Oxford Farming Conference in January (which runs until May 7), will consider

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Experts share 5 ways you could save money by organising your kitchen cupboards

Re-organising your kitchen cupboards probably isn’t a job you do too often but doing it could save you money on your food shop. The experts at MuscleFood.com have shared how homeowners can save on food waste and unnecessary spending by reshuffling

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Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change

Drivers in the UK have been issued an urgent warning by experts after the DVLA confirmed the exact date a “significant rule change” would kick in. If we plan to get behind the wheel in more than 140 countries, including Australia and Canada, we

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How to wish someone a Happy Ramadan during the holy Islamic month

The holy month of Ramadan has begun, marking a significant time in the Islamic calendar, and Muslims all over the world will be preparing to take part in the celebrations. Fasting in Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam – the essential rules

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New 'double council tax' rule to be introduced next month - all you need to know

A council tax rule change being dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change is set to come into force from next month. The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on

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Drivers stuck in three-hour queues as Dartford Crossing chaos continues

DRIVER are stuck in three-hour queues as QE2 Bridge closure chaos continues. The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge has been shut since shortly after 6am, causing a severe traffic jam on the M25, National Highways said. Essex Police said in a statement

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Delays on c2c line due to trains running at reduced speed - here's why

THERE are delays on the c2c line due to trains running at reduced speed.  c2c bosses say there are delays to "services on all routes" due to trains running at reduced speed on the line.  This is due to slippery rails at West Ham.  In a

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Live updates as severe delays due to QE2 Bridge closure after 'welfare concerns'

11:37am Essex Police has provided an update:  Essex Police has confirmed the man involved is now "safe and being cared

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Severe delays on M25 and A13 as QE2 Bridge closed due to 'police incident'

SEVERE delays on the M25 and the A13 as the QE2 Bridge is closed. There are long delays, which are increasing, due to a "police incident".  It is reported by AA Traffic News that there are "people in the road" on the M25 QE2 Bridge.  READ

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Developer behind controversial new south Essex mini village plan launches appeal

A DEVELOPER has launched an appeal in a bid to secure planning permission to build a controversial 455-home mini village. More than 800 residents submitted objections to This Land Development's plans to build 455 homes close to the A127 and in-between

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Fourth bid to bulldoze 'former Leigh home of Dame Vera Lynn' for flats unveiled

A LEIGH home believed to have “once been the home of Dame Vera Lynn” could be bulldozed and replaced with four flats under fresh plans submitted to Southend Council. Developer P and PR Property Developments have submitted scaled back plans to replace

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Demolition works underway at 144-year-old care home ahead of retirement complex

DEMOLITION work is underway at a 144-year-old care home ahead of plans to build a new retirement complex on the site. Plans were approved back in June 2023 for the former care home to be demolished and 27 new retirement apartments to be built in

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Vulnerable Brooke House resident ‘ignored’ as neighbours moved out

A FRUSTRATED resident living in a Basildon tower block while struggling with a debilitating condition feels she has been “ignored” while her neighbours are being moved out. Karen Bezer, 51, lives in a “leaky” top floor flat at Brooke House, a 14

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‘Strain on services’ as London boroughs send people with disabilities to Southend

SOUTHEND Council is bearing the burden of a “significant” number of people with disabilities and mental health problems being sent to the city by London boroughs and elsewhere in Essex. The “supported living” scheme provides people with a learning

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Popular south Essex steakhouse up for sale as owner steps back after a decade

A POPULAR south Essex steakhouse is up for sale as its owner steps back after nearly a decade in charge to raise his family. Barrington Grill, in Hockley Road, specialises in American barbecue food, small plates and tapas. It is currently listed

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'Successful' Southend seafront kiosk ordered to close after losing 2-year battle

A SEAFRONT coffee kiosk built without permission has had its appeal thrown out and ordered to close and leave the site within months. The owners of Seathorpe Espresso, at 193 Eastern Esplanade, have been left in limbo for the last two years as

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Campaigning Basildon cabbie to be remembered with blue plaque at taxi rank

A CABBIE who spent years campaigning for the rights of his colleagues has been honoured with a blue plaque at the taxi rank where he used to work.  Ralph Morgan was a well-known taxi driver based in Basildon and was the spokesman for the Basildon

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Bridge aims to end eventful season on a high with Blues

SOUTHEND United wing-back Jack Bridge wants to end the most eventful season of his career on a high. Bridge will head into tonight’s match with Dorking Wanderers at Roots Hall having made more goals in the National League than any other player

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Blues boss Maher provides injury update as Taylor edges closer to return

SOUTHEND United defender Harry Taylor is back in training but seems unlikely to be risked against Dorking Wanderers tonight. Taylor has missed Blues’ last eight games after injuring his hamstring during a 1-0 defeat to Gateshead at the start of

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Maher wants Blues to carry on from second half showing

KEVIN Maher wants Southend United to carry on from where they left off against Dagenham & Redbridge when they take on Dorking tonight. Blues fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Dagenham at Roots Hall on Saturday. And Maher now wants

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Billericay Town boss boosted by share of the spoils at Hastings

BILLERICAY Town boss Gary McCann highlighted the importance of a positive performance in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Hastings United. It looked like Town would end their five-game losing run when Bradley Stevenson converted from the spot on 47 minutes