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These are the 9 things going up in price in April amid 'National Price Hike day'
April 1 has been coined National Price Hike Day and for good reason as prices for everything from Council tax to Broadband bills are on the rise. Traditionally, governmental bodies and private companies increase the cost of goods and services
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All the stats ahead of Blues' clash at Ebbsfleet
A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash at Ebbsfleet United. ALL TIME RECORD Southend wins: 1 Draws: 0 READ MORE: Blues defender Taylor targets two maximums Ebbsfleet wins: 0 PREVIOUS MEETING National League
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A look at this weekend's action as Ensign aim to build on midweek win
WHITE Ensign make the short trip to Hullbridge Sports in the Essex Senior League on Saturday. Ensign moved 15th in the table with a 3-1 against Buckhurst Hill on Wednesday with Mechack Asuka scoring twice. And the striker was pleased to return
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Blues defender Taylor sets his sights on two maximums
SOUTHEND United defender Harry Taylor has his sights set on two maximums. The Blues centre-back is keen to help Kevin Maher’s side win the remainder of their matches this season, starting with Friday's encounter at Ebbsfleet United. But he
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TikTok gamer's journey from his bedroom on Canvey to bright lights of Miami
AN avid gamer has gone from his bedroom to the bright lights of Miami after ditching his day job to complete professional. Gary Porter, 32, has loved gaming since he got his first PlayStation One more than 20 years ago. But 18 months ago he
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‘Good riddance’: Nightmare neighbours banned from their own Southend home
NIGHTMARE neighbours have been banned from their own home after residents complained of “drug dealing” and “intimidating behaviour”. South Essex Homes, Essex Police and Southend Council were granted a “full closure order” at a Southend Magistrates
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Live music makes triumphant return to Cricketers pub as bands ‘booked to August’
LIVE music is making a triumphant return to a Westcliff pub with bands queuing up to perform to customers after the venue’s grand re-opening. The Cricketers in London Road, Westcliff, opened its doors under new management in January after a seven-month
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Three months of works set to hit drivers on major road leading up to Sadlers Farm
MORE than three months of disruption could hit drivers as works take place on a major road leading to Sadlers Farm roundabout. Essex and Suffolk Water has announced it will be carrying out works on London Road, between Tarpots and Sadlers Farm,
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Stephen Bear ordered to pay back £22k profits for revenge porn or face jail
Former Celebrity Big Brother winner Stephen Bear has been ordered to pay back the £22,305 he made from sharing a private video on his OnlyFans site of him having sex with reality TV star Georgia Harrison. The 34-year-old faces nine months in prison
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Olympic champion surprises 'one of a kind' Basildon swim teacher with top award
A DOUBLE Olympic champion has surprised a "one of a kind" Basildon swim teacher with a prestigious award. Retired Team GB hero, Rebecca Adlington OBE, who struck gold twice at the Beijing 2008 games, visited Basildon Sporting Village to present
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Man admits killing Canvey mum and his passenger following tragic M25 crash
A MAN has admitted causing the death of a Canvey mum after a tragic crash on the M25. Zoe Hawes had been travelling with her husband Wayne to go on holiday to celebrate her 40th birthday when the crash occurred on Sunday, February 4, between junctions
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Arrest made as part of probe after death of man 'working at height' in Shoebury
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter as part of an investigation into the death of a man who was "working at height" in Shoebury. Essex Police launched an investigation yesterday morning as emergency services were
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Raw sewage spilled into open water in Southend 'more than 400 times' last year
Raw sewage was released into open water in Southend more than 400 times in 2023 - an increase from 120 raw sewage spills in 2022. New figures from the Environment Agency, detailing the number of raw sewage discharges in Southend, show that the
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'Happy' south Essex primary school handed new Ofsted rating after almost 16 years
A PRIMARY school previously rated “outstanding” has been rated “good” by Ofsted following its first inspection from the education watchdog in nearly 16 years. The Robert Drake Primary School, in Church Road, Thundersley, has been rated “good” in
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Nurse jailed for south Essex hit and run on police officer is banned from profession
A nurse who was jailed for a hit and run on a police officer in south Essex has been banned from the profession. Abiola Akilla, who had never passed a driving test and did not have insurance, reversed over PC Caroline Green then drove off as she
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More than £25k raised for Basildon dad left in coma after severe bleed on brain
MORE than £25,000 has been raised for a dad who has been left in a coma after severe bleed on the brain. Neil Ridewood, 47, who was born and grew up in Basildon, suffered a brain aneurysm rupture earlier this month which left him fighting for his
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Bid to demolish community centre for homes among five new south Essex public notices
PLANS to demolish a community centre for new homes are among five new public notices this week. An application has been unveiled to demolish the Crown Community Centre, in Crest Avenue, Pitsea, and build a block of 10 new homes. This would
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Pensioner dies on scene of crash which closed major road near Essex airport
A PENSIONER has died after a crash which saw an air ambulance land on a major Essex road. Police officers closed the A120 near Great Dunmow at about 10.10am on Wednesday after receiving reports of a crash involving one vehicle on the Stansted-bound
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Weather experts warn of 'danger to life' in Essex seaside towns as winds hit
STRONG winds could cause “hazardous conditions” in Essex, the Met Office has warned. A yellow weather warning for wind in seaside towns in north Essex like Clacton and Harwich is in place between 7am and 11.59pm on Thursday. The Met Office
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A127: Reports of accident at Kent Elms Corner causing severe delays
Motorists are facing severe delays this morning following reports of an accident on the A127. Reports from Essex Travel News state that an accident has occurred at Kent Elms Corner causing severe Southend bound delays approaching the busy junction
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Trains cancelled between Wickford and Southminster - due to overhead wire problems
Commuters are suffering delays following the cancellation of services between Wickford and Southminster this morning due to overhead wire problems. Train services running to Wickford and from the station may be cancelled delayed or revised, with
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Basildon Broadmayne heavy traffic as crash blocks road both ways
Traffic is building on a busy Basildon route following reports of a crash partially blocking the road. Reports from AA Traffic Maps show traffic building on the Broadmayne A1321 in both directions following a crash first reported at 7am. The
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Stars pay tribute to Essex Gogglebox favourite George Gilbey who has died aged 40
STARS have paid tribute to Gogglebox star George Gilbey who has died aged 40. George was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series – where participants watch and comment on TV shows from the previous week – alongside his mum Linda McGarry
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Community saddened as man dies after suffering traumatic injuries in Shoebury
THE south Essex community has been left shocked and saddened as a man has died after suffering from “traumatic injuries” while at a warehouse in Shoebury. Yesterday, emergency services rushed to EGL Homecare, in Campfield Road, after a man “working
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Gogglebox star George Gilbey dies aged 40 Channel 4 show confirms
Gogglebox star George Gilbey has died aged 40, a spokesperson for the show has revealed. The reality star was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series across eight seasons alongside his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete McGarry,
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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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'Life-changing' independent Basildon gym celebrates 10 years in business
A “LIFE-CHANGING” family-run gym, which has been credited with “transforming” its members, is celebrating ten years in business. Ripped Gym, in Harvey Road on the Burnt Mills Industrial Estate in Basildon, is run by husband-and-wife Alper Kani
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‘Ripped off’ NHS workers at south Essex hospitals claim they are 'owed thousands'
“RIPPED off” NHS workers at south Essex hospitals claim they are owed thousands of pounds for working above their pay grades, a union has said. Support staff, including healthcare assistants, maternity support workers and other clinical support
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150-year-old south Essex pub to re-open this weekend following sudden closure
A 150-year-old pub that has been closed for six months will finally re-open this weekend under a new landlord, it has been announced. The Woodman’s Arms, in Rayleigh Road, Thundersley, closed suddenly in October leaving regulars and loyal customers
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'Opportunistic' thieves target elderly woman at south Essex supermarket
“LOW and opportunistic” thieves stole cash and bank cards from an elderly lady after following her to her car in a High Street supermarket. The woman, in her 70s, was followed to the Waitrose car park in Billericay High Street, by two men who claimed
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Close friend of 'incredible' dad hospitalised in tragic M25 crash launches fundraiser
THE close friend of a dad who has spent almost two months in hospital following a horror car crash which took the life of his wife is attempting to raise thousands of pounds to support the couple’s young family. Wayne Hawes, a father of eight,
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Family devastated after tree in memory of mum is removed from Pitsea park
A FAMILY have been left heartbroken after the memorial tree they planted following their mother’s death was removed from Wat Tyler Park. Aaron Phillips, 43, was left furious after going to visit the tree in the Pitsea park on Mother’s Day but found
