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Shrimpers youngsters beaten at Maidenhead United
SOUTHEND United's under 19 suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Maidenhead United in their latest National League U19 Alliance South Division fixture. Both sides struggled at times on a difficult surface at the Berkshire College of Agriculture, but the
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A look at this weekend's non-league matches
BILLERICAY Town face the toughest possible task in the Isthmian Premier Division tomorrow as they travel to table-topping Hornchurch. Fourth placed Town have gone six games without a win and face a stern test against the Urchins who have won their
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'Cruel’ children killing and injuring wild animals to be tackled by Essex Police
A DISTURBING trend which has seen cruel children use wild animals for target practice is being targeted in a new police crackdown. Essex Police has revealed there has been a rise in reports of yobs shooting catapults at wild animals and birds
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Flashback: The night Flahavan rekindled Blues' push for the League One title
SOUTHEND United head to Hartlepool United on Saturday unbeaten in their last eight games. But 18 years ago it was the complete opposite. The Shrimpers made the long trip to Victoria Park with their League One title push in the balance after
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‘Explosion’ heard across parts of south Essex following car fire
AN “explosion” was heard by residents following a “car fire” in a caravan park. Residents across Rochford described hearing a “massive bang” which “shook their homes” on Wednesday evening. Eyewitnesses said a car had been set alight at the
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Injured worker was 'using electrical saw' to install supportive hoarding in Chalkwell
A WORKER who suffered traumatic injuries after becoming trapped in machinery was installing supportive hoarding to strengthen a ramp leading to Chalkwell rail station, it has been confirmed. Emergency services rushed to the seafront and Chalkwell
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'Sewer collapse' forces major south Essex road to shut for ten days of roadworks
A MAJOR road passing by a busy industrial estate will be closed for the next ten days due to the “total collapse” of a sewer underneath the road. Sutton Road, near the Purdeys Industrial Estate in Rochford, was closed by Anglian Water following
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‘Three strikes and you’re out’: Drug dealer in Southend given ‘lengthy’ sentence
A DRUG dealer in Southend has been handed a “lengthy” sentence after his “third strike”. Bob Kiskidi, 24, has been jailed for six years following an investigation into the county lines gangs operating in south Essex. These enquiries focused
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Southend Saxons keen to learn from past setbacks in push for league title
SOUTHEND Saxons are determined to not let history repeat itself this season, according to prop forward Tom Reeman. Saxons need six points from their three remaining matches to make sure of a first place finish. But Reeman is taking nothing
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It's cockroach season! Here's how you can prevent and get rid of them
Cockroaches are set to be a nuisance in homes across the UK but how do you get rid of them and prevent them in the first place? An expert has issued advice ahead of the rising temperatures in the summer season. Can you get cockroaches in the
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Royal Mint launches third and final 50p coin in its dinosaur range
Royal Mint has launched a new 50p coin as part of its dinosaur range. The collectable dinosaur range was revealed by the Royal Mint back in December in collaboration with the Natural History Museum. Director of commemorative coin at the Royal
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Martin Lewis warning to everyone with a mobile ahead of eyewatering price rises
Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice to everyone with a mobile phone ahead of 8 per cent price rises in April. The Money Saving Expert shared steps everyone should follow to reduce their bills next month. April’s increase comes on top of a
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How to stop your eye twitching and should you be concerned?
Many of us have experienced eye twitching, known as myokymia, but is it something to be worried about, and how can we stop it? Roshni Patel, a leading optometrist, has revealed that a twitchy eye is often caused by having a high cortisol level.
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When is the Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C on TV? How to watch on Channel 4
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) will return to our screens on Sunday (March 17) as a new group of stars get set to enter the famous tent in an attempt to raise money for charity. The 2024 series of Celebrity Bake Off
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How to spot a flea infestation and what to do if they invade your home
Historically, fleas tended to be active when our British weather warmed up in the spring and summer seasons. The most common species of flea in the UK is the Cat flea Ctenocephalides felis. They are an extremely common pest whose primary host
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Discontinued Nestle chocolate returns to B&M stores in the UK on sale for 29p
A popular Nestle chocolate bar has been spotted on sale at B&M just months after it was discontinued by the confectionary company after more than 60 years. The confectionery company is known for chocolate products including Kit Kat, Smarties
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Works begin on £1.5 million project to replace Thorney Bay Pavilion on Canvey
WORK has finally begun on a £1.5 million project to replace Thorney Bay Pavilion on Canvey. Today, spades were struck into the ground for the first time as the start of work to build a new Pavilion at Thorney Bay got underway. The £1.5 million
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Shoebury mum wins £15k competition prize weeks after being made redundant
A SHOEBURY mum has won a competition prize worth £15,000 just weeks after being made redundant from a retail job Bryony Dell, from Shoebury, has won a competition prize including £10,000 cash prize and a £5,395 Spitfire experience with online competition
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Basildon man charged after reports of burglary at designer clothing store in Essex
A BASILDON man has been charged after reports of a burglary at a designer clothing store in Essex. Officers were called to a store on Baddow Road, in Chelmsford, at around 5:25am on January 30. This was following reports of a burglary.
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Man left with 'life-changing brain injuries' following fight outside Basildon pub
Police have issued an appeal after a man was left with "life-changing brain injuries" after being punched outside a Basildon pub. Officers are appealing for the public's help in identifying a man in connection with the assault, that took place
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RSPCA appeal after body of cat found ‘hanging’ from fence panel in Basildon
THE RSPCA have launched an appeal after the body of a cat has been found “hanging” from a fence panel in Basildon. A member of the public found the female black cat tethered to a fence in a Basildon back garden. The window cleaner alerted the
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Eight cars go up in flames in fire at south Essex industrial estate
FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a fire caused by a fault in an electric vehicle on a south Essex industrial estate. Crews were called to a salvage yard, near Brickfields Way, on Purdeys Industrial Estate, in Rochford at around 8:47pm last night.
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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are looking for loving new homes
Numerous pets from around Essex are looking for their forever homes - could you help them out? Whether you want to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or hamster, someone always wants to find a new owner. There are several RSPCA branches in
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Roadworks on A127 in Southend branded 'complete and utter nightmare'
ROADWORKS at a major junction on the A127 have been branded a “complete and utter nightmare” by a furious councillor. Cadent Gas has been carrying out assessment works on gas pipes at the Bell Junction and a temporary traffic lights have been put
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New £1million ride coming to Adventure Island within weeks as details revealed
A NEW £1million ride will be unveiled at Adventure Island within weeks after theme park bosses travelled to Italy to test out the new drop tower. The seafront theme park’s new £1million drop tower ride - which stands at a huge 38-metres tall -
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New shop set to open at former job centre site in Southend High Street
SOUTHEND High Street’s former job centre site is set to be revamped after plans for a new charity shop were unveiled in a move which leaders say shows the city is “open for business”. The British Heart Foundation has submitted two planning applications
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South Essex schoolchildren celebrate opening of two ‘new’ libraries
Two schools in Leigh and Hockley have celebrated the opening of “inspirational” brand new and newly refurbished libraries. West Leigh Infant School and Hockley’s Westerings Primary Academy opened their libraries on the same day, to mark World Book
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Affordable homes set to be reduced from Shoebury Garrison development
OUTRAGED residents have slammed a developer’s plan to reduce proposed affordable homes for sale from a controversial development. Bellway Homes is behind plans to build 214 homes on Shoebury Garrison, between Barge Pier Road and Ness Road.
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Sister to lead protest after brother's tragic death as he walked to Billericay school
THE sister of a boy who tragically died after being hit by a car while he walked to school is set to lead a protest march as she calls for the speed limit to be slashed and a bus stop to move near the scene of the fatal crash. Daisy-May Bates,
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'War on Castle Point': Plans for 173 green belt homes revived in latest of long line
CASTLE Point has been described as “at war” with developers by worried residents who fear the council’s lack of local plan has left the area at risk. On Tuesday, Castle Point Council is set to throw out plans for 173 homes at Brooks Farm, in Daws
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REVEALED: Opening date confirmed for beloved bingo hall on Canvey
AN OPENING date has been revealed for the re-opening of a beloved bingo hall on Canvey following a £50,000 investment. The Rio Bingo Hall, in Furtherwick Road, served the community for years before it was sold in May last year and closed suddenly
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Huge dangerous potholes on major south Essex road force speed limit to be slashed
HUGE and dangerous potholes which have left a major road “looking like a patchwork quilt” have forced council bosses to slash the speed limit. Essex County Council bosses cut the speed limit on the A13 - between Five Bells Interchange and the Pitsea
