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Woking boss Doyle pleased with defending in draw with Blues
WOKING boss Michael Doyle was pleased with how his side kept Southend United quiet in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Roots Hall. The Cards secured a share of the spoils in an uneventful clash. And Doyle was delighted with the defending which made sure
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India Harvey ends illustrious career with another league title
INDIA Harvey ended her rugby career on a high after helping Thurrock’s Ladies side secure their 11th Championship title. A 29-10 victory at London Irish made sure of a first place finish for the T-Birds. And Harvey was delighted to sign off
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'We have lost the capability to win' - Billericay boss on poor run of results
BILLERICAY Town manager Gary McCann understands the challenge facing his side after Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wingate & Finchley. Town got off to a flyer as Bradley Stevenson broke the deadlock on 10 minutes and despite being in control throughout
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Draw doesn't dampen Kensdale's return to action for Blues
THE dull nature of Southend United’s 0-0 draw with Woking could not dampen Ollie Kensdale’s delight at returning to action on Saturday. The Shrimpers defender came back into the starting line-up wearing a protective mask after missing the previous
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LISTED: The cheapest (and most expensive) places to fill up in south Essex
Motoring groups welcomed Jeremy Hunt’s decision to freeze fuel duty this month - but fear drivers have not fully benefited from the cut. The Chancellor confirmed in his Budget at the start of the month that the 5p per litre cut implemented in March
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Look inside the vintage steam train setting off from Southend this summer
Rail enthusiasts are set to enjoy a "fascinating" steam train day trip from Southend to one of Britain's "prettiest city centres" this summer. The Steam Dreams Rail Company added the unique journey to its schedule earlier this year, taking passengers
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'Cashless parking is driving me away' and eight more Echo letters this week
Here are nine letters from our readers which were published in the Echo this week: I have only been to Hadleigh Country Park once! I only had cash which the machine would not accept so had to rely on a kind stranger to use her card and let
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Man arrested and police probe launched after man dies on Southend seafront
A MAN has been arrested as part of a probe into the “unexpected” death of a man in Southend. Essex Police is investigating the death of a man on the seafront and are appealing for witnesses and information. Officers were called to Marine Parade
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A127 crash sees road blocked and delays in place as traffic left at standstill
4:43pm Incident clear AA Traffic News is reporting the road is now clear. Thank you for following.
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Leigh woman commends Princess of Wales for cancer reveal after 'spiteful' speculation
A WOMAN from Essex has commended the Princess of Wales following her cancer announcement. People visiting Windsor Castle have spoken of their “shock” after the Princess of Wales announced she is undergoing treatment for cancer. Well-wishers
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Check your numbers: National Lottery prizes boosted after no-one wins £11.6m jackpot
National Lottery prizes have been boosted after nobody won Saturday’s “must be won” jackpot, estimated at £11.6 million. The Lotto rolldown means the cash increased the value of smaller winnings, with one lucky player scooping £1,161,913 after
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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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Why Blues boss Maher put Scott-Morriss on the bench
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher opted to rest Gus Scott-Morriss for Saturday’s clash with Woking. The right-wing back had been playing through the pain with a knee problem in recent weeks. And Maher decided it was time to give the 26-year-old
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Dogs Trust Basildon: Welsh Terrier, Spaniel, and more pups looking for new homes
Dogs Trust Basildon is always looking for loving homes to welcome a pawed pal in need, so check out this week's selection of adorable pups. Nico, an English Springer Spaniel Cross Nico is a lovely boy who can live with children over the
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Southend coastguard relieved after 'person struggling in water' was only a balloon
COASTGUARD teams were left relieved after a reported person struggling in the water turned out to just be a balloon. HM Coastguard Southend rushed to the scene of a ‘person struggling’ off Eastern Esplanade on Friday afternoon. The call came
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In memoriam: The 13 death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week
The Echo has published 13 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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Revealed: The Essex business named as one of the best places to work in UK
An Essex-based business has won a nationwide award naming the company as one of the UK's best places to work. Consensus Support Services Ltd, a specialist provider of residential care and supported living services for adults with learning disabilities
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The 'fascinating' little-known south Essex village everyone should visit
PEACEFUL country walks and family-owned pubs are in abundance at one of south Essex's quaintest little-known villages - and everyone should pay a visit at least once. Tucked away in the Essex countryside, Paglesham is divided into two parts, the
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Do you get a day off for moving house in the UK? What you're entitled to
Moving house can be a very stressful time. From packing and organising all your belongings to making sure all the paperwork is done, it can be overwhelming. Along with moving house, working at the same time can make it feel impossible with many
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Who's competing tonight on the Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer?
A new batch of celebrities are preparing to face each other in the latest episode of the Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C). The special series on Channel 4 sees a new group of celebrities each week enter the Bake Off tent taking
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Horse-drawn fire engines and firemen paid in cheese: Rochford's Old Fire Station
THE LIFE-SAVING work of fighting fires has come a long way from church wardens with buckets and horse-drawn fire engines, but Rochford's Old Fire Station harks back to a much more primitive emergency service. Before the Great Fire of London devastated
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Fine scrapped after Westcliff couple told they flytipped in city they 'never visited'
A WESTCLIFF couple have had their £150 fine overturned after being accused of flytipping on the A12 despite “never visiting Colchester”. Kerry-Anne Ross, 35, and her partner Gavin Farrell, were left shocked after receiving a letter from Colchester
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Incredible Grade II Listed £1.15 million home for sale in south Essex
AN INCREDIBLE 15th century home in south Essex has been listed on the market for £1.15 million, and this is what it has to offer. The property is located on High Road, Fobbing, and is a Grade II Listed property. It has five bedrooms, four
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PHOTOS: 557 flats plan for 'historic' Southend building to create 'mini-Manhattan'
NEW images of huge plans to build more than 500 flats and four shops at the site of one of Southend’s most prominent buildings will help create a “mini-Manhattan” in the city. Under plans by the Comer Homes Group, former HMRC office block Alexander
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Listed: The five pubs in south Essex that are looking for new landlords
PUBS have been an integral part of communities ever since beer and darts were invented, and they can be a rewarding place to work. However, these five south Essex pubs are now looking for a new landlord to become the "beating heart" of their community
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Fires, freak accidents and tragic deaths...when rides at the Kursaal went wrong
Its advertising slogan was “The One Bright Spot” and ‘By the Dome it was known’, but the Kursaal in Southend was also once the spot for macabre accidents and gruesome deaths. Back in its heyday the Kursaal was most definitely a colourful place
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In the dock: 16 people in south Essex sentenced in recent weeks
From thieves jailed to speeding drivers banned, here are some south Essex residents and visitors sentenced at magistrates' courts in recent weeks. >>> Court reporting - what your newspaper can and can't report A thief who stole a
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"It was very much 0-0" - Blues fans have their say on draw with Woking
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Saturday's 0-0 draw with Woking. Watching paint dry would have been infinitely more fun. Credit to Demi and Collin for their performance but the rest of the team were looking wistfully at the seaside, dreaming
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Rugby round up: Southend make it 20 wins in a row but Westcliff and Rochford lose
REGIONAL Two Anglia champions Southend Saxons made it 20 wins in a row after seeing off Stowmarket 81-14 on Saturday. Saxons remain 10 points clear of second placed Eton Manor with just one game to go. In Regional One South East, bottom of
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A round up of Saturday's non-league action
ALEX Teniola scored four minutes from time to secure Hashtag United a 2-2 draw at Canvey Island. Goals from Elliott Johnson and Bradley Sach put Canvey 2-0 ahead at the Movie Starr Stadium but Luke May-Parrott got a goal back for Tags just before
