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Kensdale ready to make return for Shrimpers
THERE is no disguising Ollie Kendale’s determination to return for Southend United this weekend - even if a mask is needed to help make it happen. The Shrimpers centre-back has missed the last five matches after suffering serious facial injuries
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PHOTOS: Dog lovers flock to special pup-up café in Southend city centre
A SPECIAL pop-up cafe event just for dogs has been held in Southend. On Sunday, Revolution in Southend played host to the eagerly anticipated Pup Up Cafe – an event supported by the Echo. The morning session catered specifically to dachshunds
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Football legend Gary Neville praises ‘fantastic’ Southend schoolchildren
FOOTBALL legend Gary Neville has shared a message of support for a Leigh schoolboy set to become the next “Children’s Prime Minister”. The former Manchester United and England star is supporting an event organised by the Sir David Amess Children
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Huge vegan food festival with caterers from around the world coming to Southend
A HUGE vegan food festival with caterers from around the world is set to descend on Southend. Vegan Events has announced it will be bring the festival to the city and taking over Garon Park later this year with more than 60 stalls offering “food
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I'm a personal finance writer: How to spot a scam and what to do if you're scammed
With technology being a huge part of our lives, it’s worth knowing what to look out for when it comes to scams. Scams can pop up at any time including on emails or via phone calls and if scammers are successful, they can leave us out of pocket.
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The real impact of your missed or late payments on your credit score
A credit card expert has explained what the real impact of missing and making late payments is on your credit score. The cost of living crisis has meant that many Brits have turned to credit cards and loans to financially support themselves.
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Martin Lewis shares ‘lucrative’ way to make £1,000 following ‘seamless’ process
Martin Lewis recently appeared on This Morning to share his advice on a “lucrative way to make money” and bag yourself £1,000. It comes as many UK banks are currently offering money incentives to switch accounts, including NatWest and Santander
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HMRC announces u-turn as helpline closure put on hold
Changes to HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) helpline services which would have seen the self-assessment helpline shut for six months are being halted. HMRC announced changes to its helpline services earlier this week in a bid to encourage people
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PHOTOS: Work progressing at much-loved south Essex pub undergoing £370k revamp
WORK is progressing rapidly at a pub’s £370,000 refurbishment as bosses set their sight’s on a grand re-opening next month. The Bread and Cheese pub, in London Road, Benfleet, has been closed since January as the work is carried out to make it
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Confirmed: All the changes to bin collections in Southend over Easter
Several temporary changes have been announced to rubbish collections over the Easter period in Southend. Southend Council has announced its revised bin collections for Easter today. Residents whose bin collections fall on Good Friday, March
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"It’s been a massive collective effort" -Southend celebrate winning league title
SOUTHEND Saxons are celebrating being crowned Regional Two Anglia champions. Saxons made sure of the title by beating Brentwood 33-19 at Warners Bridge on Saturday. And director of rugby Josh Ward was delighted to see Southend make certain
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Police issue warning to drivers as Toyota Hilux thefts rise across south Essex
POLICE have issued a warning to drivers amid an increase in thefts of a Toyota pickup model from outside hotels across south Essex. Essex Police's stolen vehicle intelligence unit issued an appeal to locate a Black Toyota Hilux stolen from Festival
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9 nostalgic photos of when PM came to Southend for Labour Women’s Conference
As we gear up for a general election at the end of the year, and prepare to be inundated with more political slogans, here’s some nostalgic images of the Labour Women’s Conference when it was held in Southend. The event was held in May of 1967
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One of Essex Police's largest murder investigations continues with TV appeal
ACTIVITY around one of Essex Police’s largest murder investigations is continuing in the force's efforts to get justice for the Shakoor family. A murder investigation was launched more than 10 years ago, after a fire in Harlow killed six members
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Police appeal to find wanted south Essex man in connection with recall to prison
POLICE want to speak to a south Essex man wanted in connection with a recall to prison. Officers want to speak to Steven Whiteman in connection with the offence. The 36-year-old is described as white, of slim build with dark hair. He has
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Photos: Look inside Barclays when it first opened as Rayleigh branch shuts this week
Another one bites the dust. The Rayleigh branch of Barclays Bank is set to close its shutters for the final time this week. The bank – the last Barclays in Rayleigh – will close on Friday. It seems that every week there’s another announcement
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c2c set for 'significant' impact as train drivers announce fresh strikes
Train drivers at c2c are set to stage a fresh wave of strikes in a long-running dispute over pay, threatening more travel chaos for passengers. Members of Aslef will hold a rolling programme of one-day walkouts at 16 rail firms between April 5
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Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report widespread issues on sites
Social media users have complained of Instagram and Facebook being down. Down Detector, a site monitoring problems online, including with social media apps, noted a spike in reports related to Instagram and Facebook today. Over 1,000 people
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Heartfelt tributes paid to much-loved Rossi's ice cream lady in Southend
HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a much-loved ice cream lady who spent more than 40-years driving her Rossi van around Southend. Nancy Giudici was a familiar face to many in Southend after initially starting to deliver ice cream in the city
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Blues now facing four games in 10 days after Solihull date confirmed
SOUTHEND United's match at Solihull Moors has been rearranged for next Tuesday. The game was due to take place at the start of April but had to be postponed due to Moors reaching the semi-finals of the FA Trophy. READ MORE: MP Anna Firth
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Police issue appeal for help to locate wanted man with Basildon connections
POLICE are appealing for the public's help to locate a wanted man with connections to Basildon. Officers want to speak to 32-year-old Brett Bruce in connection with shoplifting offences. Bruce has connections to the Basildon area. He is described
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KFC staff help collect whopping 20,000 bags of litter in south Essex town
STAFF from KFC teamed up to take part in a mass litter-pick in Rochford helping to collect 20,000 bags of rubbish. The team members joined forces on Tuesday, March 19, as part of the Great British Spring Clean, a nationwide initiative spearheaded
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MP Anna Firth reveals why Blues boss Maher deserves freedom of the city
BLUES head coach Kevin Maher will received the freedom of the city of Southend on Thursday. Here MP Anna Firth reveals why she put Maher forward and why he deserves to receive such recognition. 'It was my absolute pleasure to nominate Kevin
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Independent Basildon café launches unbeatable 'biggest breakfast in Essex'
AN independent café in Basildon has launched the self-proclaimed "biggest breakfast in Essex" with no customer able to beat the challenge yet. The mega breakfast at B&D's cafe and grill, in Ballard's Walk, consists of a whopping four sausages
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10 key points from Westcliff grammar school's 'outstanding' Ofsted report
A GRAMMAR school has retained its top Ofsted rating following its first inspection for 14 years after no areas of improvement highlighted. Westcliff High School for Girls, in Kenilworth Gardens, was rated “outstanding” in all areas in a glowing
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Jobs on offer at Southend Pier with 'competitive pay' - here's how to apply
Spring has officially begun and Southend Pier is hiring for new seasonal assistants with "competitive pay". Southend Council has launched a recruitment drive as it is looking for seasonal resort assistants to work on its landmark pier and beaches
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Mental health unit in Basildon reveals major upgrades after £2million revamp
A MENTAL health unit in Basildon has undergone a £2 million revamp to improve safety and raise therapy standards. Based inside Basildon Mental Health Unit on the Basildon Hospital site, the Hadleigh Unit facility provides critical care for mental
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'Incredible' Southend social worker nominated for prestigious national award
A SOCIAL worker has been nominated for a national award for her exceptional work with Southend children. Brittany, who has been a children's social worker for Southend Council for more than six years, has been put forward for the prestigious award
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Restaurant near Southend theatre has 3am closing bid refused over 'nuisance' fears
A restaurant that hoped to stay open to 3am has had its licensing application refused over fears it would be a “public nuisance”. Southend Council’s licensing sub-committee heard an application from African Taste, in London Road, Westcliff to serve
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Changes to bin collections as busy south Essex road set for two-week closure
BIN collections are set to be affected from next week as a busy south Essex road is set to shut. Essex Way, in Benfleet, is a key route linking Hadleigh and Benfleet with Canvey. The road is set to be closed for 17 days at the beginning of April
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Greggs stores 'closed around the UK' due to 'IT glitch'
Greggs is “experiencing issues accepting payments” as reports suggest shops across the country have been forced to shut. A statement from the popular bakery chain said: “We are working to resolve this as soon as possible.” A number of customers
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Police on scene after crash blocks major Essex road and leaves car 'crumpled'
A CRASH has caused a busy A12 lane to become blocked - leading to a build up of congestion for motorists. The A12 near Junction 19 at Chelmsford is reportedly blocked due to a crash, which eyewitnesses say has left a car "crumpled". The incident
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Greggs stores are closed today - here's why
BRANCHES of a UK bakery chain have been forced to shut due to an IT problem, or go cash-only. Greggs operates around 50 branches in Essex - including six in Basildon and four in Southend. However, stores are closed around the country, after
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Food price rises 'ease' as inflation slows by more than expected
UK inflation fell back by more than expected last month to the lowest level in more than two years as the growth in food prices eased for cash-strapped households, official figures have shown. The latest data shows annual food price inflation fell
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South Essex ‘Spider-Man’ forging success as children's entertainer aged 13
AN ENTERPRISING teenager is making a name for himself as a children’s entertainer, as his “incredibly proud” parents say he is finding his “niche” and building confidence. Charlie Moore, 13, has set up his own business, entertaining children by
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'Long time coming': New family-run Italian restaurant opens in Leigh after delays
A LONG-awaited restaurant has opened in Leigh after the owner was hit by delays during the Covid pandemic. Italian restaurant GustoSi, in Leigh Road, initially put up signs and launched a website almost five years ago but has now finally celebrated
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Traffic chaos on south Essex road extended for another TWO WEEKS amid ‘complication’
TRAFFIC chaos is set to drag on “for another two weeks” after significant damage to a sewer pipe was found during repair works. A week-long road closure in Rochford is set be extended as repairs to a collapsed sewage pipe have been hit with further
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Nature nursery and pre-school to replace former landmark at south Essex park
A NATURE nursery and pre-school has had plans approved to use the former site of the Hadleigh Roundhouse for “outdoor activities”. The Little Wild Tribe, based in Hadleigh Country Park, is a nature nursery and pre-school set within 500 acres of
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'Banking hub must be opened in Leigh to tackle the appalling lack of branches'
A BANKING hub must be opened in Leigh to tackle the “appalling” lack of banks following a series of closures, an MP has insisted. Southend West MP Anna Firth, who has led calls for more banking hubs for two years, urged the Government to help
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Yobs riding bikes anti-socially in Basildon could be fined under new measures
YOBS riding bikes anti-socially in large groups - including terrorising pedestrians and doing wheelies in-front of cars - could be hit with fines under tough new measures. Basildon Council is considering proposals to expand its public space protection
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Diners 'square-up to staff' before fleeing without paying Leigh restaurant bill
THREE “rude and abusive men” have been slammed for allegedly squaring-up to staff and swearing at a restaurant owner before fleeing without paying their bill. Dan Garrard, owner of the popular Garrards in Leigh Broadway, has been left furious after
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New Vue cinema in Basildon town centre 'will be successful' despite 'hard times'
A GLOBAL cinema chain will “breathe new life” into Basildon despite concerns over its finances as the industry struggles to recover from the Covid pandemic, a councillor has vowed. Vue Cinemas has confirmed it will take over the currently empty
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A round up of Tuesday night's non-league action
THERE were defeats for Concord Rangers and Canvey Island in the Isthmian Premier Division tonight. Second from bottom Concord were beaten 2-0 at home by Potters Bar and are now 12 points behind Cheshunt who sit just above the relegation zone.
