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Solihull boss Whing rues not making more of strong start against Blues
SOLIHULL Moors boss Andy Whing thought his side paid the price for not making more of their early spell of pressure against Southend United. Moors were beaten 3-0 by the Shrimpers at the ARMCO Arena on Tuesday night. And Whing thought Solihull
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Lifelong Southend United fan attends 1,000th game as Blues storm to victory
A DIE hard Southend United fan who travels up and down the country watching the Blues has celebrating attending his 1,000th game. Scott Barber, 32, first went to Roots Hall as a seven-year-old back in September 1998 and has dedicated almost every
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New sushi restaurant to open at former Chinese restaurant in Rayleigh High Street
A NEW sushi business is set to open its doors within weeks in place of a former Chinese restaurant in Rayleigh High Street. You Me Sushi, an up-and-coming chain of Sushi restaurants, has confirmed it will open in late April or early May and a “
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Blues midfielder Coker aims to stay as big goal threat
OLI Coker wants his striking instincts to add an extra dimension in to Southend United. Coker scored twice in Tuesday night's impressive 3-0 win at Solihull Moors. And the midfielder carried out the instructions of Blues' coaching staff by
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Tributes pour in after reported death of Essex Gogglebox star George Gilbey
TRIBUTES are being paid to a reality television star who is believed to have died after an "accident at work". George Gilbey, from St Osyth, is understood to have died suddenly at the age of 40. Although currently unconfirmed, he is believed
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The heart of the community: Postmasters are an anchor for high streets and villages
No two days are ever the same for Postmasters. The Post Offices they run sit at the heart of their communities and are more than just a place to buy stamps or send parcels to friends and loved ones. Whether it’s to publicise a local event,
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England C boss says Blues star Gus can become Football League regular
ENGLAND C manager Paul Fairclough is certain Southend United wing-back Gus Scott-Morriss has all the attributes needed to become a force in the Football League. Fairclough has selected Scott-Morriss in the starting line-up both this season and
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Cordon remains in place after death of man 'working at height' in Shoebury
A POLICE cordon remains in place after the death of a man who was working at height at a warehouse in Shoebury. Officers, ambulances and an air ambulance all attended the scene at EGL Homecare this morning, after a man who was working at height
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Essex MP regrets attending 'birthday drinks' in parliament during lockdown
AN Essex MP has said he regrets attending an event at the Houses of Parliament during lockdown. Despite the admission, the parliamentary commissioner for standards, Daniel Greenberg, has cleared Sir Bernard Jenkin of any wrongdoing over his involvement
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ALL traffic held on M25 amid 'police incident' in south Essex
3:16pm Traffic has now cleared. Essex Police has been contacted for further comment on the nature of the earlier police
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Man dies after 'suffering traumatic injuries at warehouse' in Shoebury
A MAN has died after suffering traumatic injuries at a warehouse in Shoebury. Police and ambulances attended the scene this morning in Campfield Road, after reports that a man had suffered serious injuries at a warehouse. An Essex and Herts
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When major Rochford road closure is finally set to end after 'sewer collapse'
A ROAD closure which has caused severe delays in Southend and Rochford is finally expected to end this week, a councillor has revealed. Sutton Road, near the Purdeys Industrial Estate in Rochford, was closed on March 14 by Anglian Water for emergency
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Pensioners set for £900 boost next week - but experts warn its not enough
Pensioners will see a boost to their payments from next week, as the state pension is set to increase by up to £900 from April 1. However, experts have warned that the state pension is still not enough for retirees to live on. Pension payments
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Alan Titchmarsh has trousers censored on North Korean TV during gardening show
North Korea’s state TV channel has censored a BBC gardening show by blurring presenter Alan Titchmarsh’s jeans. Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired a 2010 episode of Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets recently. During the episode footage of
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NHS doctor issues Easter egg warning as critics label him a 'killjoy'
People should not eat Easter eggs in one sitting to reduce the risk of falling ill this weekend, the NHS has warned. Dr Andrew Kelso, a medical director at the NHS, encouraged the public to resist eating Easter eggs in one sitting, and to cut back
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Home experts issue Brits hay fever warning amid worrying new data
Guidance has been issued to British hay fever sufferers amid a potential breakout. According to Allergy UK, one in four adults in the UK is affected by hay fever, and the number has tripled in the past thirty years. As sufferers will know,
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Aldi reveals more new UK stores opening in the coming months - see the full list
Aldi has revealed six new stores that are set to open in the coming months as part of a planned 35 in 2024. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket opened its 1,000th UK store in Woking in 2023 and has plans to expand its portfolio beyond 1,500 in
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'Pilot error caused plane crash' which killed 'exceptional' Essex ballet dancer
The Nepal plane crash which killed 72 people including a talented Essex ballet dancer was caused by a pilot accidentally pulling the wrong levers, an inquest has heard. “Extraordinary” Ruan Crighton, from Brentwood, was travelling on board the
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Concerns raised around proposals to merge two GP surgeries in Leigh and Eastwood
PATIENTS fear they will be unable to access vital GP services under proposals to merge two surgeries in Leigh and Eastwood. The Eastwood Group Practice currently runs three GP surgeries – two in Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, and one in Eastwood Road
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Martin Lewis car insurance warning as prices soar by nearly £300
Martin Lewis has issued advice to anyone looking for new car insurance deals as research shows premiums have increased by £279 in the last 12 months. The Money Saving Expert revealed that insurance companies are “legally obliged” to offer existing
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Everything you need to know about your energy bills as price cap set to fall
The new Ofgem price cap comes into effect in April, as the average household is set to see energy bills drop by 12.3 per cent. The new price cap will see the average household spend £1,690 per year, the lowest price in two years, down from £1,928
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Reports of police and air ambulance at 'incident' near Shoebury factory
Air ambulance, police and ambulance crews are on the scene at an incident near a factory in Shoebury, according to initial reports. According to reports shared on social media by Shoebury residents, police, ambulance crews and an air ambulance
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c2c delays on all lines after 'passenger is taken ill' on train
Commuters are facing delays on c2c this morning after a passenger was taken ill on a train. c2c are warning that "train services running across the entire c2c network may be delayed by up to 5 minutes," with disruption expected to last until 9am
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Echo readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this Easter flash sale
Readers of the Southend and Basildon Echo can subscribe to our digital news and sport site for an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or more than 30 per cent off an annual subscription during our Easter flash sale. A digital subscription is the
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Shrimpers head coach Maher feared red card for defender
SOUTHEND United Kevin Maher admitted to worrying Gus Scott-Morriss could have been sent off at Solihull Moors. Referee Greg Rollason opted to wave play when the Shrimpers wing-back pulled the shirt of Tahvon Campbell looked clean through on goal
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'Collin's injury break changed the game' - Blues fans have their say on away win
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Tuesday night's 3-0 win at Solihull Moors. Brilliant from minute 15. @MitchJesse Great performance. Having Cokes and Taylor made a difference and another clean sheet for Collin. Happy Shrimpers tonight
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Shrimpers boss Maher heaps praise on 'brilliant' Taylor
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher labelled Harry Taylor “brilliant” on his return to action at Solihull Moors. Taylor was handed his first start since suffering a hamstring injury against Gateshead in early February. And Maher was incredibly
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Road closure for Eastwood school run ruled out despite 'very dangerous parking'
A SCHOOL’S hopes of closing the road outside to boost safety for pupils has been dashed after Southend Council ruled out the proposal. Rob McMullan, Lib Dem councillor for Eastwood Park, has been campaigning for Eastwood’s Benvenue Avenue, outside
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'Inhumane' - Home care service for cancer patients in south Essex is axed
A SERVICE which allows more than 100 patients with cancer or serious illnesses to have their medication administered in the comfort of their own homes has been axed in a move branded “inhumane”. In a letter to patients - seen by the Echo - the
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Tributes to ‘passionate’ Southend campaigner after death days before 45th birthday
HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a “passionate” lifelong campaigner who championed equal rights and environmental issues, after he died from cancer. Denis Champion-Walker was a “committed” member of the South East Essex Green Party for many
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Ex-Southend teacher could be banned from classroom after relationship with pupil
A FORMER Southend teacher could be banned from the classroom after after being convicted of having a sexual relationship with a pupil in a “clear breach” of his position of trust. Earlier this week, a teacher tribunal hearing discussed if Jay Plucknett
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REVEALED: Southend cocktail bar locked in long-running noise row is moving
THE owner of a business locked in a long-running dispute over noise has revealed it is relocating entirely in a bid to become a thriving late night venue. Twelve Brunch and Cocktails, formerly based in Clifftown Road, Southend, has had its licensed
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Calls for 'patience' as rough sleepers pitch up tents in south Essex beauty spot
ROUGH sleepers have pitched up in tents in a beauty spot, sparking calls for “compassion and patience” by Billericay’s street pastors. Two tents have been in Lake Meadows, next to the café, since Sunday and the homeless people living inside have
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Teenager rushed to hospital after shocking attack outside south Essex shop
A TEENAGER spent 24 hours in hospital after being jumped on, punched and rugby tackled to the floor in a “random and unprovoked” attack. Joel Barham, 19, was waiting for a friend outside the Premier shop, in North Street, Rochford, when he was
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Basildon Roundacre flats project ‘stalls’ due to rising costs - fresh bid launched
A PROJECT to build more than 100 new homes on an abandoned former car park in Basildon town centre has stalled due rising costs and a shortage of funding, it has been revealed. Plans to build new flats and houses on the former “car park 14”, near
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Maher admits Blues overcame sloppy start to secure away win
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher felt the Shrimpers overcame a sloppy start to see off Solihull Moors. A brace from Oli Coker and a second half strike from Harry Cardwell handed Blues a 3-0 win at the ARMCO Arena. But Maher admitted his side
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Blues boss Maher explains why Husin missed win at Solihull
SOUTHEND United midfielder Noor Husin missed tonight's 3-0 win at Solihull Moors with a shin problem. Husin had started every league for the Shrimpers this season ahead of the clash at the ARMCO Arena. But Blues boss Kevin Maher felt it was
