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"It's a penalty" - Blues boss Maher reacts to draw at Hartlepool
A FRUSTRATED Kevin Maher felt Southend United should have had a penalty in their 0-0 draw at Hartlepool United. Referee Richard Aspinall showed Blues substitute Jack Bridge a yellow card after adjudging him to have dived following a tangle with
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Match report: Blues draw 0-0 at Hartlepool United
SOUTHEND United were held to a 0-0 draw at Hartlepool United this afternoon. The game was short of clear-cut goalscoring opportunities at both ends of the pitch. But the share of the spoils did it make it nine matches without defeat for the
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Gang of Southend-based cocaine and heroin drug runners jailed
MEMBERS of a drugs line operating between London and Southend have been jailed for a total of more than 12 years. Essex Police cracked the so-called ‘Drops’ line, which ran Class A drugs such as crack cocaine and heroin, to the streets of Southend
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Police looking to identify man with distinctive tattoo after robbery
POLICE have released new CCTV images following a knifepoint robbery in Basildon. Essex Police is appealing for information to help identify a man with a distinctive leg tattoo who might be able to help with the investigation. Officers received
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The Essex riverside town named the best place to live in the East of England
A RIVERSIDE town in north Essex has been named as the best place to live in the region in a prestigious annual guide. The Sunday Times has crowned Wivenhoe as the best place to live in the East of England in this year’s Best Places to Live guide
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Matchday live: Hartlepool United 0, Southend United 0
9:46pm Why Jack Bridge was sub against Hartlepool
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Blues striker Cardwell remains keen to kick on
HARRY Cardwell will have momentum on his mind when Southend United head to Hartlepool this weekend. The Shrimpers go into the game unbeaten in their last eight outings with the in-form Cardwell netting three goals in his previous five outings.
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Team news: Two changes for Blues against Hartlepool
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made two changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash at Hartlepool United. Jason Demetriou returns in place of Jack Bridge who is on the bench for the first time since being left out against Yeovil
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'This could save a life' - Campaigners march in honour of boy killed on road
The brave family of a boy killed after he was hit by a car led a protest march today calling for safety measures to "save lives". More than 200 campaigners joined relatives of schoolboy Freddie Coleman, 15, as they marched from Stock Village Hall
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A closer look at Hartlepool ahead of clash with Blues
ECHOSPORT talks to Hartlepool United fan Adam Davison from the HUFC Chat podcast ahead of today's match with Southend United. Hartlepool are currently 12th in the table. What have you made of the season so far? "It’s been very underwhelming
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Vue Cinema signs approved plus five more Basildon planning applications
Check out this week’s key planning applications in the Basildon borough, received or decided on by the council, including new Vue cinema signs, electric car chargers and more. Applications received 1. Finished By Hand car wash, Radford Way,
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Dogs Trust Basildon: Spaniels, Akita and more pups looking for forever homes
Check out this week's selection of adorable Dogs Trust Basildon pups looking for loving homes, including two spaniels and an akita. Bex, a Retriever (Labrador) Cross Bex is a one-year-old Labrador who arrived at the centre without much
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'I'm famous now' - Essex woman knits post box topper for RNLI's 200th anniversary
A DEDICATED woman says she "is a bit famous now" after unveiling an impressive knitted post box topper in honour of the RNLI’s milestone anniversary. Janet Lelliott, 80, from Rowhedge, is a keen knitter and has previously produce creations for
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'Secret rock cameras should be used to catch fly-tippers blighting Southend'
SECRET cameras should be installed to catch fly tippers who are blighting Southend, councillors have said. Southend Council is set to appoint a contractor to enforce penalties for flytipping, littering and dog fouling after it was revealed not
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Revealed: Radical move set to ease traffic at notorious Southend junction
RIGHT turns into a pub and supermarket on Priory Crescent are set to be temporarily banned in a radical move to ease traffic problems at Cuckoo Corner. Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Kevin Buck councillor responsible for highways and
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Iconic Old Leigh Regatta will return this year as bosses reveal plan for 'epic' event
A POPULAR seaside spectacle in Leigh will return this summer. Residents have banded together to once again stage the Old Leigh Regatta, which organiser say will be “epic”. It is set to take place in September. The organisers said: “The
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Tesco shoppers can win share of £100,000 vouchers in Easter giveaway - here is how
Tesco shoppers can win a share of £100,000 worth of Clubcard vouchers this Easter. The supermarket giant is giving away £200 worth of Clubcard points to 500 lucky shoppers through its Easter Scan to Win prize draw. Running until March 31, 10
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Vet debunks 7 common dog myths every pet owner should know
Dogs are colour blind, they eat grass when they're unwell and our furry friends have wet noses when they're healthy - here are seven myths that every pet owner should know. Whether you're a seasoned dog parent or you're looking into getting a pooch
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What are Premium Bonds, how much interest do they pay and how do they work?
While there’s a variety of ways to invest or save money, research is key to find out what’s right for you and your goals. Many people buy Premium Bonds but if this isn’t something you do, you might be wondering what they are and how much interest
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Has Aldi ended glass forever? I tested the first ever paper wine bottles
Wine has always been a sacred drink for many, some going as far as to have a cellar dedicated to the elegant drink. Whether you are a fan of a fresh Chardonnay, a sweet Pinto Grigio or prefer a deep Merlot or bold Malbec, wine has a very passionate
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Sainsbury’s ‘technical issues’ affecting online grocery deliveries for customers
Has your Sainsbury's delivery not arrived? Customers may have noticed problems with online orders today (March 16). The supermarket has said this is due to experiencing “technical issues” which are affecting some stores, the online delivery service
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Revealed: Southend Airport to re-open its popular pub after three-year closure
SOUTHEND Airport has confirmed it will be re-opening its popular airport pub following a three-year closure. The Navigator, which has remained closed for several years following the Covid-19 pandemic, will open its doors from May. The popular
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Meet the talented south Essex artist who paints famous landmarks...on coins
AN artist has painted scenes of famous British landmarks to the Mona Lisa on coins to showcase the “beauty” of miniature. Yvonne Jack was exhibiting a mixture of art pieces at a pop-up gallery in Southend in March 2022, which soon led to her dabbling
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Basildon's £26 million cinema complex set to finally open - timeline of saga in full
AS the centrepiece of Basildon’s “town centre regeneration” looks set to open its doors after years of delays, here’s the whole saga in full. 2017 - Basildon Council approves plans to build a ten-screen cinema with six shops and restaurants below
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Inside stunning home in Leigh with spectacular estuary views up for sale for £1.3m
A STUNNING home in Leigh has been put on the market for £1.3 million, and this is what it has to offer. The property is located in Grand Parade, in Leigh, and has spectacular estuary views. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and three
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Two best friends from Basildon set to open new store in Eastgate Shopping Centre
BEST friends from Basildon are set to open a new jewellery store to bring a “better class of jeweller” to the town. Samuel Journet, 30, and Perry Wood, 29, are the owners of Samuel Perry, an online jeweller. After running the business solely
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Former Southend Railway pub landlords embark on 37-date UK and European rock tour
THE FORMER landlords of a beloved Southend pub are set to embark on a 37-date tour to perform across the UK and in Europe. Dave and Fiona Dulake, who ran the Railway Hotel in Clifftown Road until it closed in 2020, will perform as rock duo “Tuppenny
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South Essex charities awarded £75k to stop young people falling into crime
FOUR south Essex organisations have been handed a share of more than £75,000 to help young people who are at risk of being exposed to crime. The money, from the Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit, will go towards creating a new youth centre
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Regulars 'dismayed and shocked' after Southend seafront kiosk ordered to close
LOYAL customers at a Southend seafront coffee kiosk built without planning permission during the pandemic have spoken of their “dismay and shock” after the business was ordered to close permanently. Seathorpe Espresso, on Eastern Esplanade, must
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I tried the cosy Leigh Broadway café on market for £475k - here's what I thought
A “warm and friendly” Leigh café offers somewhere “cosy” to catch up with friends over coffee and a slice of homemade cake. Corner Club, on Leigh Broadway, has built up a loyal following over the last six years, which has seen it through the pandemic
