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"He's galvanised the club' - Fans react after Maher gets freedom of the city

SOUTHEND United fans showed their support for Kevin Maher after seeing the Blues boss handed the freedom of the city tonight. Fans attended the ceremony at the Civic Centre, including keen supporter Terry Search. "It's totally deserved,” said

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Blues boss Maher praised for "miracles" after receiving freedom of the city

KEVIN Maher was praised for producing miracles with Southend United when receiving the freedom of the city tonight. Maher’s efforts were recognised at this evening’s ceremony at the Civic Centre. And Tony Cox, the leader of the council, was

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Forensic investigators begin assessments after Southend city centre flats fire

TERRIFIED residents watched on as plumes of smoke billowed from a city centre tower block, while emergency services shut off key routes through Southend. Panicked residents rushed out of the Quantock tower block, on the Queensway estate, yesterday

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Southend WASPI women vow to ‘keep fighting’ despite DWP compensation snub

DETERMINED women have vowed to "keep fighting for fair compensation" after a report found the Government failed to properly inform them of changes to their pensions. The South East Essex branch of Women Against State Pension Inequality is “disappointed

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'Business as usual' at Southend Airport as Esken falls into administration

The company behind Southend Airport and former Eddie Stobart owner Esken has confirmed that it has fallen into administration today. Esken said that administrators from AlixPartners had been appointed after it earlier in the day revealed that a

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Here's when work on new Wendy's and Costa drive-thru in Basildon will be complete

CONSTRUCTION on a new Wendy’s and Costa Coffee drive-thru at Basildon’s Festival Leisure Park will be “complete in early 2025”, developers have revealed. The announcement that plans had been approved by Basildon Council to build the two new businesses

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New modular classrooms unveiled at south Essex school after Raac discovery

NEW modular classrooms have been unveiled at a primary school as part of the Government’s rebuilding programme following the discovery of potentially crumbling concrete. Hockley Primary School, in Chevening Gardens, welcomed parents to the school

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Explained: The incidents that sparked tough police powers on Canvey today

YOBS intimidating elderly residents, damaging homes and trespassing on private property sparked tough police powers on Canvey. Essex Police launched a dispersal order – giving police power to move on large groups of youths or arrest them if they

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Updates: Road outside Leigh school closed off after pedestrians 'hit by car'

7:09pm That is all from our live blog this evening. Police remain on the scene as the road is closed following the incident

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Live: Blues boss Maher receives freedom of the city

11:06pm Kevin Maher praised for producing miracles

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Emergency services on scene after pedestrians 'hit by car' outside Leigh school

POLICE and paramedics are on the scene of a crash outside a Leigh secondary school this evening with a road shut off. Emergency services are on the scene of a crash, after two pedestrians were reportedly hit by a car in Highlands Boulevard.

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In pictures: Look inside Essex's newest Wendy's restaurant offering free food prizes

A BRAND-NEW fast food restaurant has opened in Essex, with a unique offer for each customer. A new Wendy's eatery has opened its doors on Chelmsford High Street, offering customers a chance to win a prize by spinning a special wheel. 

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'Best pub' in south Essex town set to re-open this month after six-figure revamp

A POPULAR south Essex pub hailed as the "best in the area" is set to re-open after a six-figure refurbishment. Grade II listed The Hoy and Helmet pub, in Benfleet High Street, closed its doors at the end of February for a huge revamp, both internally

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Key road blocked with long delays getting onto Canvey after crash

A KEY road on Canvey is blocked with long delays getting onto the island this afternoon rush hour. Somnes Avenue is blocked due to a reported crash with long delays on approach. Canvey Island- SOMMES AVENUE blocked due to an accident.

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Child in serious condition after being hit by car in south Essex

A CHILD has been left in a serious condition after being hit by a car in south Essex. Emergency services were called to Beauchamps Drive, in Wickford, at around 3pm yesterday afternoon. This was following reports of a crash involving a car

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Blues boss Maher "humbled" to receive freedom of the city

BLUES head coach Kevin Maher is humbled to be receiving the freedom of the city of Southend. Maher will become just the third person to be given the honour when he attends a special ceremony this evening. But a modest Maher is not sure he should

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Gas leak forces part of A127 to be CLOSED from tonight - here's all we know

PART of a key south Essex road will be shut from tonight for emergency repairs after a gas leak. Emergency lane closures will be in place on the A127 from 9pm tonight while Cadent Gas carries out repairs in the road, following the leak in the area

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A127 is CLOSED with traffic queueing in Southend after crash

Traffic is building on a key route in Southend this afternoon as part of the road is closed. The A127 Victoria Avenue is closed Southend-bound due to a crash between Fairfax Drive and the B1015, according to Essex County Council's traffic control

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Dispersal order issued on Canvey today after 'incidents' - here's all we know

A DISPERSAL order has been issued for a number of roads on Canvey after calls around incidents of anti-social behaviour. The dispersal order will be in place from 3pm today, March 21, until Friday, March 22, at 1am. It will cover a number of

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Fire service update after blaze breaks out at Southend city centre flats

FIREFIGHTERS are urging residents to avoid the area this afternoon as they have given an update after a blaze on the eighth floor of a city centre tower block. Essex Fire Service was called to the scene of the blaze at the Quantock flats building

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IN PICTURES: Fire breaks out on 8th floor at Southend city centre tower block

A FIRE has broken out on the 8th floor within a Southend city centre tower block. Photos show smoke billowing from the Quantock flats in Southend. Emergency services are on the scene, and Essex Police have closed Chichester Road whilst

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Recap after blaze on 8th floor of Southend city centre tower block

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Emergency services on scene of fire at Southend city centre tower block

A CITY centre road is shut after a fire broke out at a block of flats in Southend city centre  Plumes of smoke could be seen billowing from the Quantock flats this afternoon as a fire broke out on the eighth floor of the tower block in Chichester

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Group transforming Westcliff 'eyesore' areas into 'pocket parks' plea for volunteers

HARD-working volunteers on a mission to “make Westcliff a better place” by creating “pocket parks” and clearing up streets are appealing for more residents to come forward and help.  Grassroots Westcliff started a year ago with just 12 members,

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Nike enrage England fans after changing St George Cross to 'St Woke of Pronouns'

Nike has enraged England football fans online after appearing to change the colours of the St George Cross. On the horizontal stripe of the cross, the colours become bars of navy, light blue and purple – perhaps in a nod to the rainbow LGBT flag

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I'm a vet and this is how to protect your pets from tick bites this spring

With spring finally upon us, many of us will be looking to get outside and enjoy the countryside after a very wet winter. And the same is true for our pets, who will be ready to soak up the sunshine and warm weather by our side. But spending

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MPs fume 'get our country back' after Iceland release range of hot cross buns

Iceland has caused fury among right-wing MPs after replacing the Christian symbol on hot cross buns with a tick. It follows a similar uproar yesterday afternoon when Nike announced they were going to be replacing the St George Cross on the England

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'Obscure' council tax discount highlighted by Martin Lewis could save you thousands

A little-known council tax discount highlighted by Martin Lewis could save people thousands of pounds on their council tax this year, as bills are set to increase again next month. The Money Saving Expert has previously raised awareness of the

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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal

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Recap: Dartford Tunnel 'partly blocked' after 'crash' amid major Essex delays

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WASPI women report due today – what it means for Southend pensioners

A LONG-AWAITED report on “catastrophic changes” to the state pension age which left 10,000 Southend women poorer will be published today. “WASPI women”, born between April 1950 and April 1960, are fighting for “fast and fair” compensation, urging

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Rail minister grilled over derailed £4million overhaul of south Essex station

AN MP has met with the rail minister to press for a derailed £4million overhaul of a train station to resume as soon as possible after a four-year saga. In 2020, Greater Anglia had plans approved to demolish the main building at Wickford train

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever 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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'Disastrous' road closure leaving Southend drivers 'stuck in their own streets'

THE "disastrous" closure of a road is causing “gridlock” throughout Southend and leaving some residents “unable to get out of their own streets”. A major setback in the closure of Sutton Road, in Rochford, has seen it extended for at least another

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Heartfelt tributes pour in for 'amazing' Havens hospices manager Jane

AN “amazing” manager and volunteer who dedicated ten years of her life to supporting Havens hospices has passed away after a battle with cancer, sparking an outpouring of emotion. Jane Hopkins, 56, worked with the hospices as community engagement

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'Busy' restaurant in Thorpe Bay on market for £215k due to owner's ill health

A BUSY Italian restaurant is up for sale at £215,000 after its owner “made the difficult choice” to sell up after a period of ill health. Experienced restaurateur Giorgio De Benedetto opened Eatalia, on Thorpe Bay Broadway, in 2018 and it has proven

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Southend Hospital mortuary set to 'double capacity' with £5million extension

THE MORTUARY at Southend Hospital is set to "double" its capacity with a £5 million extension to help it keep up with demand and improve facilities. Built in the 1960s, the mortuary and bereavement suite are now said to be non-compliant with current

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Plans for 173 new south Essex homes thrown out after almost 700 objections

PLANS to build 173 homes in Thundersley have been thrown out by Castle Point Council, but residents are braced for another appeal to be launched with the Government planning inspectorate. Almost 700 residents submitted objections to the plans on

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Delays to £25million overhaul of 'outdated' south Essex junction branded 'a joke'

DELAYS to a long-awaited £25million overhaul of an “outdated” junction have been branded “a joke” by councillors as they demand work starts urgently.  Essex County Council is still searching for a contractor to carry out a significant upgrade at

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'Flasher' caught on doorbell CCTV 'exposing himself' outside south Essex home

A “FLASHER” was caught on doorbell CCTV exposing himself outside a woman’s home, leaving the resident terrified. Essex Police has launched an investigation and the victim has urged residents to remain vigilant after the man was caught exposing

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Labour councillors vow to scrap Basildon Vue takeover deal and 'repurpose it'

LABOUR councillors have pledged to scrap a deal for Vue to take over the empty town centre cinema and “repurpose it” if they take control of Basildon Council. Opposition councillors have railed against the administration’s deal with cinema chain