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Tonight's £5.4m National Lottery winning numbers revealed
Tonight’s (Wednesday, March 13, 2024) National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 24, 26, 28, 34, 35, 37. The Bonus Ball is 48. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £5.4 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 07,
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Thugs armed with 'machete' attempt to force way into home minutes before attack
THUGS armed with “machete” attempted to force their way into a home just minutes before a man was assaulted and left with a “cut”. Essex Police is probing two separate reports - which the force believes could be linked - in the early hours of yesterday
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£3million Vue cinema takeover payment 'will kick start Basildon's regeneration'
SENIOR Basildon councillors have defended the plan to hand over £3 million to a national cinema chain, insisting it is an investment to finally see the site open and “kick-start the town’s economic regeneration”. If approved by councillors tomorrow
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South Essex pop-up charity shop opens to raise money for 'fantastic causes'
A POP-UP charity shop set up to make use of a vacant former café is raising funds for two “fantastic” causes. The shop is open daily at the Mill Arts and Events Centre Bellingham Lane, Rochford, from 9.30am. It currently occupies the space
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Revealed: Council set to hand £3million to Vue for Basildon cinema takeover
THE takeover of Basildon’s empty town centre cinema could see the council hand over £3 million to national chain Vue, it has been revealed. Vue Cinemas is in the final stages of talks with Basildon Council to takeover the cinema and finally open
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Man seriously injured after being ‘trapped in machinery’ near Chalkwell Beach
A MAN has suffered serious injuries after being “trapped in machinery” in Chalkwell. Emergency services swarmed to Chalkwell Esplanade at around 12:30pm following reports of a man having suffered “traumatic injuries”. Several fire engines
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Firefighters rush to south Essex kitchen blaze as family dog turns hob on
FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning to residents to keep their hobs clear after a dog accidentally caused a kitchen blaze in south Essex. Crews from Corringham and Basildon were called to the fire in Wheatley Road, Corringham, this morning as the
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Major change at popular south Essex park as car park goes cashless
A POPULAR south Essex country park has introduced a cashless payment system at its car park. The new cashless pay and stay process has been announced today to bring Hadleigh Country Park in line with the rest of Essex's country parks. Visitors
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Bomb disposal squad called out to Westcliff seafront after three-day incident
A CORDON was put in place today as a bomb disposal team was called to Westcliff seafront as part of a three-day operation. The Army's explosive ordnance device squad were blue lit to MOD land this morning after a number of suspected unexploded
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Emergency services on the scene of 'incident' near Chalkwell Beach
A LARGE emergency services presence has been spotted dealing with an incident near Chalkwell Beach. Photos show several ambulances and fire engines near Saltwater Beach Cafe, in Chalkwell Esplanade. There is also an air ambulance on
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New speed limit on A13 in south Essex with closure 'likely' - here's all we know
Essex Highways has warned drivers as a temporary new speed limit has been put in place on a major south Essex road today. The 40mph speed limit has been put in place on the A13 between the Five Bells interchange and Pitsea flyover for safety reasons
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Frances turns 100 and celebrates with a Baileys
Former prize-winning dancer Frances Munden was presented with a photo montage of her life as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Children from Chalkwell Hall Infants School joined Anna Firth, MP for Southend West, to party with the centenarian at
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Here's why you might see (and hear) a bird of prey at a Southend train station
COMMUTERS who see a large bird of prey and hear warning cries at a Southend train station over the next few weeks need not worry – she is actually doing her job. Rail firm c2c is continuing its innovative method to scare away nuisance pigeons at
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Luxury car stolen at gunpoint on A13 is seized after dramatic police chase
A LUXURY car stolen at gunpoint on a major road has been recovered after it was chased by Essex Police officers. Roads policing officers from Chigwell and Stanway located the Audi A3 which had been stolen at gunpoint on the A13. The stolen
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Drivers set for 'serious disruption' as M25 workers vote for strike action today
M25 drivers are set for "serious disruption" as around 150 maintenance workers employed by Balfour Beatty have voted for strike action over pay, Unite said today. The workers' move to vote for strike action is over Balfour Beatty’s pay offer of
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WATCH: Adventure Island bosses try out 'thrilling' new ride coming to attraction
ADVENTURE Island bosses have been in Italy testing out a "thrilling" new ride coming to the Southend seafront attraction this year. A new 38-metre drop tower - aptly named Vertigo - is "coming soon" to the Western Esplanade theme park, and bosses
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PHOTOS: Look inside new restaurant set to open in Southend High Street next week
THE franchisees behind a new restaurant in Southend High Street next week have offered a sneak peek inside ahead of its grand opening date. Plan Burrito - a Tex-Mex street food restaurant - will be opening its doors in the High Street on Monday
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First business revealed to takeover Southend High Street shop after £1m makeover
A TRENDY beauty clinic is set to open in Southend High Street as part of the £1million conversion of the former Miss Selfridge store. Spa Options is the first confirmed business to takeover one of the three new shops created by businessman Aras
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"Sometimes you have to prove people wrong!" - Gus on bagging free-kick for Blues
SOUTHEND United wing back Gus Scott-Morriss put his “money where his mouth is” to end Blues' wait for a set piece goal. The Shrimpers had gone more than three years without scoring direct from a free-kick until Scott-Morriss netted from 25 yards
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Here’s how you can witness the Vulcan aircraft in action at Southend Airport
TWO events have been announced where you can witness the Vulcan aircraft in action at Southend Airport. The Vulcan Restoration Trust and Southend Airport have announced tickets are now on sale for two taxi-run events this year. Visitors will
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Barclays to open banking hub at south Essex library after bak closure - here's when
A NEW banking hub is set to offer in-person support with everyday finances to residents in Rayleigh, after its High Street branch closes this month. Barclays’ latest “Local” pop-up branch will open in Rayleigh Library on the High Street. Bank staff
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Police confirm man has died following crash in Essex
A SERIOUS car crash in Clacton killed a 44-year-old, Essex Police has confirmed. The incident, which involved three vehicles on the A133 in Little Clacton on Sunday, is now being investigated by Essex Police’s serious collision investigation unit
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Traffic on A127 halted near Rayleigh Weir due to 'dog on the loose'
A MAJOR road near Rayleigh Weir was temporarily halted this morning due to an animal on the loose. Traffic on the A127 Southend bound at Rayleigh Weir was stopped at around 8am this morning. This was following reports of a dog on the loose
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Why you should subscribe to the Echo - editor's message
I know many readers of our website are questioning why you're being asked to subscribe and pay for our news and sport stories when it's always been free. As a person who reads news on many websites, I get how frustrating it can be when you’re hit
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This is what can happen to your body when you quit smoking and start vaping
Although vaping has been an alternative to smoking cigarettes for a few years, it’s not been around long enough for scientists to know the “long-term effects.” Many will have switched to e-cigarettes to avoid inhaling tobacco which can be the cause
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Is it illegal to park your car in front of a driveway or on a dropped kerb?
Finding a place to park your car on a busy residential street can be frustrating and time-consuming, seeing many drivers opt for any available 'space'. Sometimes, drivers will park in front of a driveway despite the possible ramifications surrounding
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Impact to train services in Southend due to track issues on Greater Anglia line
TRAINS services in Southend have been delayed due to track issues on the Greater Anglia line. Greater Anglia say some Southend Victoria, Chelmsford, and Shenfield lines are blocked. This is due to a safety inspection of the track at Brentwood
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Drivers face chaos as busy Thorpe Bay road made 'impassable' by floodwater
TORRENTIAL rain caused chaos as a road was left "totally impassable" and sandbags placed outside homes to prevent flood water reaching them. Frustrated residents have demanded a meeting with Anglian Water after heavy rain once again caused flooding
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Bid to transform 'smallest pub in Essex' on Southend seafront into takeaway REFUSED
CONTROVERSIAL plans to turn one of the smallest pubs in Essex into a takeaway on Southend seafront have been thrown out by the council. Businessman John Remblance, who owns the pub and a number of seafront arcades, is behind plans to turn the Cornucopia
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Elderly couple lose sweeping view of popular Southend park as substation is built
AN elderly couple have lost a sweeping view of a park after Southend Council built an electricity substation on land protected by a covenant and without consultation with residents. The large substation has been built in Southchurch Park East car
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Southend GP surgery ordered to improve as test results 'not processed for months'
A GP surgery in Southend where inspectors found some test results had not been processed for three months has been ordered to improve. Dr Irlam and Partners, known as Central Surgery, in Southchurch Boulevard, has been rated requires improvement
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Long-term future of popular south Essex market set be 'secured' in new location
THE long-term future of a popular market is set to be secured as Basildon Council prepares to offer traders a new six-year licence. Wickford Market is a “huge part of the town’s history” but was forced to move from the High Street last August after
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'Kind' Basildon ASDA cleaner steps in to help disabled child during ‘meltdown’
A KIND-hearted cleaner at a supermarket has been hailed a hero after stepping in to calm a disabled child having a “meltdown” in the shop. Verity Slater has issued a heartfelt thank you to the member of staff, who she knows only as Jackie, after
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'A whole mess': New waste contract deal for Southend is branded a ‘dog’s dinner’
A four-year process to appoint a new waste contractor for Southend has been branded a “dog’s dinner” amid calls of a “cover up”. The new waste deal, set to begin next April, will introduce wheelie bins for recycling and waste, as well as alternate
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Long-standing carpet shop set to move as plans for new Pitsea restaurant unveiled
A LONG-standing carpet store is set to leave its home of more than 20 years as part of plans to create a new restaurant in Pitsea. R and R Carpets is set to finalise a move to Basildon town centre in coming weeks and is hoping it could boost to
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"Southend shaded it" - Dorking boss White on his side's defeat to Blues
DORKING Wanderers boss Marc White admitted Southend United were worthy winners at Roots Hall tonight. But he was disappointed with the officiating which led to the Shrimpers taking the lead. Gus Scott-Morriss curled home a brilliant free-kick
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"Gus is clear of Trent!" - Blues fans have their say on win against Dorking
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Tuesday night's 2-0 win against Dorking Wanderers. Looked strong and clinical against a Dorking side who didn’t really seem to turn up until late on. Overseen by probably the best ref we’ve seen at this level
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Maher praises on loan QPR defender Woodman after full debut for Blues
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher was pleased with Deon Woodman’s full debut for the Shrimpers. Woodman replaced Jason Demetriou on the right hand side of the back three for Tuesday night’s 2-0 win against Dorking Wanderers. And Maher was impressed
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"It was a professional performance" - Maher reacts to Blues' win
SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher felt his side produced a professional performance to beat Dorking Wanderers at Roots Hall. The Shrimpers made it eight matches unbeaten with a comfortable 2-0 victory. And Maher was pleased with the display
