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Hartlepool boss Phillips left with mixed emotions against Blues
HARTLEPOOL United boss Kevin Phillips was pleased with his side’s defensive performance against Southend United. The game at the Suit Direct Stadium ended without a goal. And Phillips was happy to have stopped the Shrimpers scoring.
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Blues duo could step up return from injury in behind doors clash
TWO Southend United defenders could step up their return from injury in a behind doors clash on Tuesday. Ollie Kensdale and Harry Taylor are both close to coming back from a fractured cheekbone and a hamstring problem respectively. And the
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Southend are crowned champions after 19th win in a row
SOUTHEND Saxons have been crowned Regional Two Anglia champions. Saxons beat Brentwood 33-19 at Warners Bridge on Saturday to make it 19 victories in a row. And director of rugby Josh Ward was quick to praise his players for their success.
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Blues wait to discover extent of Miley's knee injury
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has yet to discover the extent of the knee injury Cav Miley suffered at Hartlepool United on Saturday. Miley played through the pain for the closing minutes of the 0-0 draw. And Maher will be keeping a close
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"Next year we need to be winning games like that" - Blues fans on draw at Hartlepool
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Saturday's 0-0 draw at Hartlepool United. Felt like it was always going to be a nil nil. Southend wanted it more and went close a few times. Fonguck's effort would have been the goal of the season if he'd
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Blues boss Maher on why Bridge was on the bench against Hartlepool
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher opted to go with a tighter back five at Hartlepool United on Saturday. Maher left Jack Bridge out of the starting line-up for the first time this season with Nathan Ralph moving to left wing-back. And the Shrimpers
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"It's a good point in the end" - Blues skipper Ralph reacts to away draw
SOUTHEND United skipper Nathan Ralph was pleased to end a hectic schedule for the Shrimpers with a point at Hartlepool United on Saturday. Blues bagged a share of the spoils from their ninth game in 28 days. And Ralph felt it was a decent result
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Murder investigation sees man charged after woman dies in hospital
A MAN has been charged with making threats to kill and controlling or coercive behaviour following the death of a woman in Basildon. Essex Police received notification of a woman who had been admitted to a London hospital in a life-threatening
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Steve Harley: Cockney Rebel frontman and former Essex journalist dies aged 73
Steve Harley, frontman of rock band Cockney Rebel and a former Essex journalist, has died “peacefully at home, with his family” aged 73. He was best known for his rock band, which scored a UK number one with “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)”
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McDonald’s at Airport Retail Park in Southend handed new food hygiene rating
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven Southend establishments; the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The scheme gives businesses a rating from five to zero, with five being hygiene standards are very good, and zero being urgent
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The 'witches' who haunted south Essex and kept white mice as their pets
AS "WITCH FEVER" swept Essex in the 16th century, more than 300 women were accused of witchcraft - and Rochford hosted its fair share of sordid sorcery. According to legend, Canewdon village and Wallasea Island were both haunted by witches.
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Semi-pro football club will take 'serious action' after alleged racist remarks
A semi-pro football club will take “serious action” after allegations of racist remarks were made during a match. Hashtag United FC welcomed Potters Bar Town on Saturday at the Len Salmon Stadium in Crown Avenue, Basildon. During the game
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Are rats and mice legally protected in the UK? The law surrounding wild rodents
With the thought of rats and mice scurrying around your home or garden being less than ideal, you might be wondering if the rodents are legally protected and if you can get into trouble for dealing with them yourself. Some species of rodents are
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Dreading hay fever this year? This is when your symptoms will start in the UK
Daffodils popping up from the ground beneath us and cherry blossom buds growing on trees above us are just some of the signs that winter is almost behind us. Spring is certainly on its way and we will soon be waving goodbye to the gloomy months
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In the dock: Man with knife among 10 people in south Essex sentenced this month
FROM a man caught with a knife at a c2c station to a Southend shoplifter, a number of people have been handed sentences at magistrates' courts in recent weeks. >>> Court reporting - what your newspaper can and can't report A man who
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New Domino's to open at former long-standing Westcliff store as plans green-lit
A NEW Domino's takeaway will open in Westcliff's former Army and Navy store as plans have been given the go ahead. The long-standing family-run business - at 297 London Road - closed down last after 73 years selling combat clothing, bomber jackets
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Five of the best south Essex garden centre cafés – and why people love them
What better way to spend a relaxing day with the family than a garden centre browse, followed by lunch? Here are some south Essex favourites, according to Tripadvisor. 1. Scott’s Kitchen at Scott’s of Southend, Rochford Open seven days a week
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RANKED: The major roads with the longest delays in Southend revealed
Planning your journey for the day and want to avoid long queues? We’ve looked at the latest Government data and ranked the major Southend roads with the worst delays. The data looks at how many seconds a vehicle is held up per mile travelled on
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Do Essex speed cameras have a tolerance? Here's when they will 'flash'
HAVE you ever wondered how fast a driver actually has to be going before a speed camera "flashes"? Some speed cameras in the UK have tolerances, which means motorists could be going a few miles per hour over the speed limit before they get a fine
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Sneak peek inside new Mexican restaurant opening in Southend High Street TOMORROW
AS a new Mexican-style street food restaurant prepares to open its doors for the first time, take a sneak peek inside Southend High Street's newest addition. Plan Burrito is the first ever business venture for husband and wife Riju Vargghese and
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In memoriam: The 6 death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week
The Echo has published 6 death notices this week. Every week, the Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain
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Rare 20p dubbed "the holy grail of coin collecting" sells for £70
From checking the back of the sofa to asking for extra change at the till, you could make a profit if you have this 20p coin which features an error. The rare undated 20p coin has been dubbed "the holy grail of change collecting" by The Britannia
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A look at Saturday's non-league action
BILLERICAY Town dropped out of the Isthmian Premier Division play-offs places after suffering a 4-1 defeat at table-topping Hornchurch. Alfie Cerulli was on target for Town who have now slipped to sixth in the standings after going seven league
