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Frank Skinner announces exit from Absolute Radio after 15 years

Presenter and comedian Frank Skinner has announced that he will be leaving Absolute Radio after 15 years at the station. The broadcaster, 67, has been on Absolute Radio since 2009 and was inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in December

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When will Kate Middleton be in the public again for royal duties?

Many members of the public and royal fans alike have been waiting to know when the Princess of Wales will be back to official duties since having surgery in January. It comes after Kate, revealed she is undergoing treatment for cancer in an emotional

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Gladiators viewers all have same complaint over Mark Clattenburg 'nonsense' call

The second semi-final of the 2024 series of Gladiators saw many viewers complain about a decision made by referee Mark Clattenburg. This concerned the opening game of 'Duel' where contestant Wesley went up against the gladiator Giant. Duel

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5 things you should be doing to make the most of your garden during spring

As the cold weather of winter drifts towards the warmer months of spring, gardeners should be completing a few tasks to make the most of their space. For many the month of March is a popular time to begin new gardening projects, so it can be useful

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Ant and Dec Saturday Night Takeaway viewers slam 'awful kids TV' segment

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway brought back an old feature from prior series of the show which saw some compare it to kids TV. In the 'What's Next' section Ant and Dec removed their earpieces and had no idea what was going to happen on the

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DWP PIP payments set to increase next month - how much will you get

People in receipt of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could see their payments rise by up to £555 across the year from April. The amount of money being sent to PIP claimants by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will increase next month

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Maher admits Blues were below par in draw with Woking

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher admitted his side were below their best in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Woking. The Shrimpers took a share of the spoils from a drab encounter at Roots Hall. And Maher was disappointed with the display. “It’

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The hygiene ratings for every Wetherspoons pub in Essex revealed

Wetherspoons is an incredibly popular pub chain throughout the UK, with 15 of them being found in Essex. If you fancy visiting any of them you might get peace of mind knowing what their standards of cleanliness are. Thanks to the Food Standards

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Speeding driver who killed his passenger in serious Hockley crash is jailed

A SPEEDING driver who caused the death of his passenger after losing control of his car and crashing into a bungalow has been jailed. Matthew Clarke was driving his Mazda 3 car along Church Road in Hockley on Friday, October 29, 2021. Both

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Match report: Blues held to goalless draw by Woking

SOUTHEND United and Woking played out goalless bore draw at Roots Hall this afternoon. An uneventful encounter, played in front of more than 7,000 fans at Roots Hall, was short of goalmouth action. And that led to the Shrimpers securing their

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Protesters march down busy Southend roads in fight to save much-loved tree

PROTESTERS have been marching as the fight to save a much-loved 150-year-old tree continues. Southend Tree Action Group has led campaigners down Chichester Road and Tyler’s Avenue today. The march, which was due to take place at about midday

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Team news: Four changes for Blues against Woking

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made four changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s match with Woking. The fit-again Ollie Kensdale has returned at the heart of the back in place of Deon Woodman while Jason Demetriou has switched

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Matchday live: Blues draw 0-0 with Woking at Roots Hall

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Essex man appears in court charged with multiple offences including GBH

A MAN has appeared in court charged with multiple offences, including GBH. Kurt Shaw, 41, of Herberts Road, Harlow, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, March 20. He was charged with burglary, harassment and assault reported

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Southend Police Station closed as public urged not to attend - here’s why

A POLICE station has been closed with the public being warned not to attend. Essex Police has said its Southend Police Station in Victoria Avenue has been closed. The closure is a precaution due to a fire alarm activation at the site today,

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South Essex sends support to Princess of Wales after cancer diagnosis announcement

SUPPORT and well wishes have come flooding in after Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales announced she had been diagnosed with cancer. In an emotional video, Princess Kate spoke about the “huge shock” after tests identified cancer following her

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The four new businesses set to move into Southend High Street

THREE new businesses could move into Southend High Street with plans submitted to the council. Southend High Street is home to a number of different shops with two shopping centres at either end. Here are three businesses that you could see

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The Alex and nine other south Essex venues handed new food hygiene ratings

NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to ten south Essex 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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Flashback photos: Cute dog contests and baby shows at huge Rayleigh event in the 60s

Here’s a whole gallery of flashback photos from a huge community event in the 1960s. It was the Rayleigh Town Show and the year was 1967. As you can see from the images, it was a colossal event, with everything from baby shows, fancy

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Three bikes totalling £5k stolen during early-morning burglary at Essex address

POLICE are appealing to find three bikes totalling £5,000 which were stolen during a raid at an address in Colchester. Officers are investigating a burglary in Hillridge, Highwoods, shortly before 4am on Thursday, March 7. During the burglary

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From Southend to the West End - Ashley Banjo's dream for Diversity

ASHLEY Banjo wants to go from Southend to the West End with Diversity. The popular dance group are currently wowing crowds at the Cliffs Pavilion with their ‘Supernova’ show. But Ashley would love to take things to the next level. “I’d

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'Change this one thing' if you want to live until you're 100

National Geographic fellow and author Dan Buettner has shared the 'one thing' you can do to improve your chances of reaching 100 years old. The explorer and educator, 63, recently took to Instagram to tell his followers to get 'better friends'

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If you don't claim your birthday freebies, this is your sign to start

I celebrated my birthday two weeks ago and while I received lovely cards and presents from loved ones, I was also lucky enough to receive some freebies for…well, doing pretty much nothing. I’m signed up to several emails from different retailers

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Check your cupboards! These childhood items could earn you a fortune

A team of storage experts have urged Brits to check their cupboards for these childhood items that could earn them a fortune.  Spring clean season is here which means many of us will be heating into our dusty old attics and cramped garages to sort

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8 Primark bargains ( that are £5 or less) that could save you up to £130

One Primark shopper has shared eight items in her basket that she picked up for £5 or less each. Elish Stout-Cairns, a bargain hunter from Newcastle, spoke to the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk where she gave them a peak at her top picks

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Huge UK pub chain is giving away free pints this week, but only if it rains

Brits can grab a free pint this week as UK-wide pub chain Greene King gives away 100,000 free pints. However, the free pints will only be offered if it rains. Recent research by Greene King discovered that while 81% of Brits think rain is quintessentially

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BOTH Dartford Crossing tunnels will be closing this weekend

We have rounded up the details on where the Dartford Crossing closures are this weekend, including details about timings, and the diversions in place. Friday and Saturday night will see the Northbound West Tunnel will be closed between the hours

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Road in Benfleet set to close for 54 days for roadworks - here's when and where

A LENGTHY road closure for nearly two months is coming to Benfleet due to upcoming works. Homefields Avenue is set to shut for 54 days on April 29, not finishing until June. The closure will be in place while Essex and Suffolk Water undertake

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Southend charity’s ‘sleep-out’ smashes £10k fundraising target to help homeless

A WHOPPING £12,000 has been raised to help homeless people - as 40 business owners, their families, and charity volunteers slept outside overnight. The St Vincent De Paul’s Centre in Southend helps thousands of homeless and vulnerable people each

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6 of the best places to enjoy a refreshing spring walk around Essex

Essex is a county that offers plenty of great options for walks, and what better time to explore them than around spring. With the weather warming up and flowers coming into bloom walkers should be able to enjoy wonderful sights along these trails

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The luckiest postcodes in south Essex for Postcode Lottery as £24.7m up for grabs

THERE are just eight days left to enter to play the April Postcode Lottery draws with £24.7million set to be won. For our residents considering entering the People's Postcode Lottery next month we’ve rounded up the "luckiest" postcodes according

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Homeowner could be forced to tear down extension around balcony in Westcliff

A HOMEOWNER who turned their first-floor balcony into an extension without planning permission could be ordered to tear it down. Despite not having permission from Southend Council, the owner of the flat in Palmeira Avenue, Westcliff, built a first-floor

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New easyJet schedule: Here's where you can fly to from Southend Airport next winter

Southend Airport's fast-growing winter programme with easyJet has gone on sale this week with flights to a popular skiing destination returning. The budget airline has revealed its winter 2024/2025 schedule this week, with flights at Southend Airport

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'Outstanding' Southend councillor stepping down to fight cancer battle

A Southend councillor has revealed that he is stepping down at May’s elections to fight a cancer battle. Derek Jarvis, councillor responsible for arts, culture, heritage and leisure, has revealed he is suffering from bowel cancer and is facing

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Disruption expected as FIVE weeks of major roadworks are set to hit Benfleet

DRIVERS are warned of major disruption as five weeks of roadworks are set to come to Benfleet. On March 30, Cadent will restart work for the next few phases of their £3.4 million project to replace aging gas pipes. As a result, several roads

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Listed: All the 'outstanding' rated schools in south Essex

A RECENT study revealed that since 2020, four out of five schools dropped from the top grade of “outstanding” after an Ofsted inspection. A number of south Essex schools have retained their top grade, or have had their ratings upgraded, in recent

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'Old school' Italian restaurant next to south Essex station goes up for sale

A SUCCESSFUL couple which owns “several” south Essex businesses are selling their Italian restaurant for nearly £200,000 as they prepare to retire early. Amber Hussein and her husband Surinder Paul have owned Trattoria Verde, in the former station

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New plans to transform former Post Office site in Southend High Street

A FORMER Post Office on Southend High Street could be transformed into a new coffee shop under fresh plans submitted to Southend Council. Black Sheep Coffee, an up-and-coming coffee chain with almost 100 sites across the UK, has submitted plans

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Veteran Southend councillor announces retirement as he steps down after 25 years

A veteran Southend councillor has reflected on his time in office ahead of stepping down at May’s local elections. John Lamb who has served the council for 25 years and became the city’s 99th mayor in 2019, formerly announced his retirement from

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PHOTOS: Look inside the ‘cheapest property’ on the market in Southend

WITH house prices continuously rising, here we take a look inside the "cheapest property" on the market in Southend. The home, up for sale for £100,000, is a two-bedroom and one-bathroom flat located in Chanceller Road, Southend. It is

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Blues were made to move match with Solihull

SOUTHEND United had agreed to play Solihull Moors at a later date this season before being made to move it by the National League. The Shrimpers were expecting to take on Solihull in mid April after the original clash had to be postponed due to

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Blues boss Maher aims to add to celebrations

KEVIN Maher will guide Southend United into action against Woking on Saturday fresh from being awarded the freedom of the city. Maher’s role in the survival of the Shrimpers was recognised in a special ceremony at the Civic Centre on Thursday night

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Kick off time changed for Blues' last game of the season

SOUTHEND United's final game of the season will now kick off earlier than first planned. The Shrimpers host Rochdale on Saturday April 20 in the last clash of the 2023/24 campaign. READ MORE: All the stats ahead of Blues' clash with Woking

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Blues to hold end of season awards night

SOUTHEND United are to hold an end of season awards night at the Cliffs Pavilion. It will take place on Sunday April 21, starting at 4pm. A spokesperson for the Shrimpers confirmed: "This exclusive event promises an extraordinary experience

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A closer look at Woking ahead of match with Blues

ECHOSPORT talks to Woking fan Alisdair Tan ahead of Saturday's match with Southend United. Woking are 14th in the table. What have you made of the season so far? "On the back of one of our best seasons ever, hope was high that Darren Sarll