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Blues star Gus cannot stop England C suffering defeat to Wales
SOUTHEND United wing-back Gus Scott-Morriss could not stop England C suffering a 1-0 defeat against Wales C tonight. Scott-Morriss played the full 90 minutes for Paul Fairclough's side. But it was a free-kick from Sion Bradley on the stroke
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Tesco loses Clubcard ruling at Court of Appeal over similarities to Lidl logo
Tesco has lost a Court of Appeal bid to overturn a decision which ruled that it had copied Lidl’s yellow circle logo in its Clubcard branding. Lidl accused Tesco of trying to “deliberately to ride on the coattails of Lidl’s reputation” with the
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More than £4.5 million of UK lottery prizes unclaimed - could you be a winner?
Winning lottery tickets have been bought across the UK and a number of the prizes haven’t been claimed – could yours be a winner? The prizes are not to be missed as more than £4.5 million is unclaimed and a share of it could change your life.
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Photos show new affordable homes taking shape across three Shoebury sites
CONSTRUCTION has started on Southend Council’s latest scheme to build new homes and tackle the “pressing need for affordable housing” in the city. Southend Council has confirmed it has started work on 13 new affordable homes for residents in the
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Basildon Hospital one of first in country to offer new life-changing treatment
A NEW life-changing treatment is now available for patients at Basildon Hospital’s world-renowned heart centre. The hospital is one of the first in the country, and the first in the south east of England, to offer a first-of-its kind drug, called
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New selfie spot mimicking iconic Land's End sign is unveiled on Southend Pier
A NEW "selfie-signpost" has been installed at the tip of Southend’s pier, mimicking the iconic signpost at Land's End which has been a huge hit with visitors since the 1950s. The new signpost was unveiled yesterday at the end of the 1.3mile pier
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Defenders return for Blues in behind closed doors with Orient
SOUTHEND United defenders Ollie Kensdale and Harry Taylor both returned from injuries in a behind closed doors friendly at Leyton Orient this afternoon. Kensdale played the full 90 minutes after recovering from a fractured cheekbone while Taylor
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Pensioner attacked during 'disturbing' attempted dognapping in south Essex
THUGS jumped out of van and attacked a pensioner with a lump of wood as they tried to steal his dog in broad daylight. Essex Police is appealing for information after reports of a robbery in Albion Road, in Benfleet, at around 11.10am today.
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SUEPA holds it first ever meeting for members at Roots Hall
THE Southend United Ex Players Association have held their first ever club meeting for its members. The afternoon at Roots Hall saw ex Shrimpers travelling from as far as Yorkshire to be involved. And Andrew Leeder, who organises SUEPA on behalf
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Fire service issue update after two-car crash in busy south Essex road
Emergency services rushed to a two-car crash this afternoon in a busy south Essex road close to a major closure. Police, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene in Southend Road, Rochford, before the junction with Bradley Way after reports
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Heavy traffic on A13 in south Essex as sunken main cover is repaired
DRIVERS are facing long delays on the A13 in south Essex today as repair work has started on a sunken main cover. There is currently heavy traffic in London Road, in Hadleigh, both ways around Ash Road while Essex and Suffolk Water works are taking
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Crowther keen to keep on delivering for Blues
ADAM Crowther is keen to keep on delivering for Southend United. The defender has impressed for the Shrimpers since signing from King’s Lynn Town in January. And the centre-back is benefitting from opting to focus solely on football.
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Southend city centre road set for closure and six more new public notices
AN overnight closure in part of a busy Southend city centre road is among seven new public notices in south Essex this week. London Road is set to shut from its junction with College Way to outside HSBC in the city centre from 10.30pm on Wednesday
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Popular boat tour operator to end south Essex ferry service this month
A POPULAR boat tour operator has announced it is withdrawing one of its south Essex services after seven years. Jetstream Tours has operated the Gravesend to Tilbury ferry on behalf of Kent County Council since 2017, and said it is "proud" to have
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Ted Baker calls in administrators putting hundreds of jobs at risk
Owners of high street chain Ted Baker have moved to push its British operations into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Authentic Brands Group, which bought Ted Baker in 2022, said that No Ordinary Designer Label (NODL), the company
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Busy south Essex road blocked as 'fire service on scene' after reports of crash
TRAFFIC is building in a busy south Essex road with firefighters reportedly on the scene after a "crash". Essex County Council's traffic control is reporting delays in Southend Road before Bradley Way after reports of a crash. The incident
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Dave Myers' heartrending final words to Hairy Bikers fans
Dave Myers' final onscreen message has been revealed in the last Hairy Bikers episode. The TV chef sadly passed away last month at the age of 66 following a cancer diagnosis. Together with best friend and co-star Si King, 57, the pair travel
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Blues boss Maher to receive freedom of the city - here's when
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher will be presented with the freedom of the city this week. Maher will be given the honour during a ceremony at the Southend Civic Centre on Thursday which starts at 5.30pm. READ MORE: Blues star "buzzing
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What is cyber flashing? As Basildon sex offender is first to be jailed for crime
A Basildon sex offender has become the first in the country to be jailed for cyber flashing - leaving many wondering what this criminal offence is. Nicholas Hawkes (pictured inset), 39, was jailed for one year and three months at Southend Crown
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Essex cop who 'falsely recorded involvement at incidents' handed final warning
An Essex Police officer who "falsely recorded his involvement at two incidents" has been handed a final written warning. It was alleged that on three occasions in 2023, whilst completing his training, PC Harry Croot falsely completed his student
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Vue reveals opening plan for Basildon town centre cinema after 'landmark deal'
Vue has revealed what its new Basildon town centre will have to offer as it has been officially awarded the lease by Basildon Council. Vue is the largest privately owned cinema operator in Europe, and this latest addition will be its 93rd
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Pictured: 'Dangerous' Basildon man jailed over first UK cyber-flashing offence
A "DANGEROUS" man who was the first to be convicted for cyber-flashing in the UK has been jailed today as police have urged perpetrators to reflect on their behaviour. Nicholas Hawkes, 39 from Basildon appeared at Southend Crown Court where he
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Convicted Basildon sex offender becomes first to be jailed for cyber-flashing
The first person in England and Wales to be convicted of a cyber-flashing offence has been jailed today. Nicholas Hawkes was convicted under the Online Safety Act after cyber-flashing became an offence on January 31 this year. The 39-year-old
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500 workers at Basildon tractor factory could strike over ‘broken pay agreement’
AROUND 500 workers at New Holland tractor factory in Basildon are being balloted for strike action over pay. Workers employed by CNH Industrial at its New Holland tractor factory in Basildon could strike, the UK’s leading union Unite say. The
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Lorry driver caught slumped over the wheel on Essex motorway avoids jail
A LORRY driver caught slumped over his steering wheel with a near-empty bottle of whiskey in the rear of the cab has narrowly avoided jail. Gheorghe-daniel Cristea was sentenced for drink driving and dangerous driving when he appeared at Chelmsford
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Southend MP hails end to ‘truly dark times’ for football clubs with new regulator
A NEW football regulator will prevent clubs across the country suffering "truly dark times" similar to those that Southend United have narrowly avoided, an MP has said. “Historic” legislation is set to reform men’s elite football in England, and
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Two people injured after four-car crash in south Essex as police launch appeal
TWO people have been injured after a four-car crash in south Essex as police launch an appeal. Officers were called to Stock Road at around 7.10am, yesterday morning, to reports of a collision involving four vehicles. As a result, two people
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Face of Southend drug dealer jailed as police discover cocaine after crash
A DRUG dealer from Southend has been jailed after officers discovered “deal bags of cocaine” in a car following a crash. Klevis Gjonaj, of Honiton Road, Southend, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison. This is after Gjonaj
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Police appeal after victim 'assaulted and threatened' during robbery in Basildon
A POLICE appeal has been launched after a victim was "assaulted and threatened" during a robbery in Basildon. Essex Police has released an image of two people they would like to speak to in connection with a reported robbery. The robbery
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A127 delays and major queues in and out of Southend amid roadworks
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Man in life-threatening condition after crash involving E-scooter in south Essex
A MAN has been left in a life-threatening condition after a serious crash involving E-scooter in south Essex. Essex Police were called to Marshfoot Road, in Grays, shortly before 11.30am on Monday, March 18. Officers received a call from
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Unilever reveals plans to slash 7,500 jobs in cost-cutting overhaul
Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced plans to cut around 7,500 jobs globally as part of an overhaul to save around £684 million over the next three years. Unilever has 128,000 employees globally, with 6,000 in the UK. The conglomerate opened
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Gaming retailer building huge warehouse near M25 in south Essex
A gaming retailer is building a large “high-quality warehouse space” in Brentwood near to the M25. Wayland Games, which calls itself Europe’s largest independent retailer for tabletop hobbies, revealed that it is making Goodman’s London Brentwood
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Southend family issue heartfelt 'thank you' after son rushed to hospital with sepsis
A FAMILY have issued a heartfelt thank you to a charity for its “vital support” after their four-year-old son was rushed to hospital 45 miles away with sepsis. Ronald, from Southend, was rushed from the city’s hospital to the Royal London Hospital
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CCTV cameras among items 'missing' after Southend Civic Centre floors cleared
CCTV cameras and multiple pieces of council property “disappeared” after the top five floors of the council’s civic centre were cleared, a councillor has claimed. Last week, Stephen Aylen, non-aligned councillor for Belfairs Ward, called for 60
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REVEALED: Big-name retailer set to open at retail park near Southend Airport
A BIG-NAME home and fashion retailer and a major coffee chain will open at a retail park after plans were given the green light. Next will be taking over the former Oak Furniture Land shop, which has been empty since August 2020, at the Airport
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Pub landlady slams ‘hateful’ graffiti scrawled on Southend church and shops
RACIALLY aggravated graffiti scrawled on the side of a church and two businesses has been slammed by residents and business owners. Becky Champion, landlady at the Exchange pub, in Southchurch Road, stepped out on Sunday morning to help scrub the
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Driver 'caught out' by 'criminal' Basildon bus lane signs slams county council
A FRUSTRATED driver who was hit with a £70 fine for mistakenly entering a bus lane has claimed the council has failed to install enough signs to warn residents. Bill Gibson, 75, claims “insufficient” signs and “obliterated” road markings meant
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Developer behind plans for south Essex industrial estate vows to relocate businesses
A DEVELOPER has vowed to help find new homes for businesses forced to move as part of major plans to build 77 flats on an industrial estate. Govey Homes is behind ambitious plans to replace the long-standing Foundry industrial estate, off Station
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Bulldozers finally move in to clear site of 'eyesore' former Leigh restaurant
BULLDOZERS have finally moved in to clear the site of the former Old Vienna restaurant in Leigh ahead of work starting on new flats this year. The partially demolished building has been an eyesore for residents for years but work is now underway
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Huge £8m building work to improve Southend Hospital 'could impact A&E waiting times'
A MULTI-MILLION pound project to improve Southend Hospital’s A&E department could negatively impact waiting times, it is feared. Work on an £8million project is underway with the current phase almost complete but a report prepared for the Mid
