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This is when the clocks will change in the UK in 2024 and why
Days are getting longer, spring has begun, and attention is turning to when the clocks will go forward giving us even more daylight. Each year the clocks are moved back in autumn and moved forward again in spring, yet many of us still get caught
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Why is the Elizabeth line closed over the Easter bank holiday weekend?
The Elizabeth line has been part-closed over the Easter bank holiday weekend – but why? No services will run from Paddington to Abbey Wood and Shenfield until after Easter Monday (April 1). Westbound services from Shenfield will terminate at
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Great Wakering see first leg of FA Vase semi-final postponed
THE first leg of Great Wakering Rovers' FA Vase semi-final with Worcester City was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Claines Lane. A new date for the game has yet to be confirmed but it is believed the first leg will take place next weekend
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Updated: MIssing Leigh man found - Essex Police
A 44-YEAR-OLD man who went missing from his home in Leigh has been found, police say. It follows an appeal by Essex Police launched last night. This morning (Sunday) Essex Police said: "He has been safely found. "Thank you to everyone who
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See the contestants crowned champions on Gladiators as BBC reboot concludes
Finlay Anderson and Marie-Louie Nicholson have been crowned champions on the BBC reboot of Gladiators after a tense showdown. After 11 weeks of gruelling challenges against the fierce line-up of Gladiators, the male and female competitors emerged
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Gladiators fans make same complaint just minutes into 2024 Grand Final
The Grand Final of the 2024 reboot of Gladiators aired tonight (Saturday, March 31) and many viewers made the same complaint about one of the games. A number of fans shared similar opinions about the Gauntlet, saying it wasn't difficult enough
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Tonight's £4m jackpot winning National Lottery Lotto numbers revealed
Tonight’s (Saturday March 30 2024) National Lottery Lotto winning numbers have been drawn. They are: 15, 16, 19, 37, 49, 51. The Bonus Ball is 17. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £4 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning
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New poll: Tories could be reduced to fewer than 100 MPs at the general election
Rishi Sunak’s Tories could be reduced to fewer than 100 MPs at the general election, a new poll has suggested. The 15,000-person poll was used to create a seat-by-seat breakdown, which indicated the Conservatives would be wiped out in Scotland
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A round up of Saturday's game as Billericay and Canvey both end bad runs
BILLERICAY Town got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory at Dulwich Hamlet this afternoon. Billericay went into the game without a win in their last eight games. But two goals in the last four minutes from Alfie Cerulli saw Town pick up
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All we know about the new Colchester Zoo attraction which is opening this weekend
A NEW dinosaur attraction will open at Colchester Zoo this week as the venue looks to attract thousands of visitors over the Easter weekend. The highly impressive Dinosaur Realm, which has been put together sourcing models from previous UK attractions
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Missing Basildon man found - Essex Police
A MAN who went missing from Basildon has been found, police say. Essex Police say the 23-year-old went missing from his home in Basildon. On Saturday evening, police confirmed he had been found. A spokesman said: “Good news. He has been
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c2c train line 'blocked' causing disruptions on Easter weekend
9:19am National Rail reported on its website that the line disruption was cleared this morning at 12.42am. Thank you
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EastEnders fans convinced show legend will return after new clues emerge
EastEnders fans are convinced that a show legend will be returning to the BBC programme amid new clues. Michael French's character David Wicks could be returning to our screens very soon if online detectives are correct, marking his first time
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Car hits elderly lady outside Essex Tesco leaving her with a 'serious' injury
AN elderly pensioner has sustained a 'serious injury' after a vehicle collision in Colchester - prompting Essex Police to launch an appeal. The woman sustained the injury outside the main entrance to the Tesco, in Greenstead Road, on March 28 between
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Ex-Army recruit opens new Essex barber shop which accepts crypto payments
A FORMER Army recruit will see his dream come true when he opens his very own barber shop - and customers will even have the option to pay with a unique currency. Akain Thompson, 42, will officially open Tomo Barber’s, in Mersea Road, Colchester
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c2c line 'block' could result in numerous trains being cancelled or delayed
A SOUTH Essex train line is 'blocked' and multiple trains could be cancelled as a result. c2c has confirmed that the Barking service is blocked due to an electricity supply failure. A reason for the failure has not been confirmed but c2c has
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Stoked and six other south Essex venues handed new food hygiene ratings
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven 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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Dogs Trust Basildon: Staffies, Lurcher and more need new homes
As families get together to enjoy another busy Easter weekend, spare a thought for these lovable Basildon Dogs Trust pups who need loving new homes. Bridget, a Staffordshire Bull Cross Bridget is an energetic girl and is full of character
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Seafront pub transformation REFUSED and six more major Southend plans this month
SOME major plans for Southend have been revealed or decided on this month - including the proposed transformation of "Essex's smallest pub" into a new takeaway. Businessman John Remblance, who also owns a number of the city's seafront arcades,
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Man charged in connection to South Essex thefts after an incident at a Mcdonald's
AFTER officers attended an incident at a McDonald's – a man has now been charged in connection to a series of thefts. Essex Police were alerted to an incident at a McDonald's in Tilbury shortly before 11pm on March 27 after a man had gone behind
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Starbucks to open 100 new UK stores in 2024 - location of the first 19 revealed
Starbucks is set to open another 100 new stores across the UK in 2024 and has revealed the location of the first 19 sites. The world-wide coffee chain has announced plans to expand on its already 1,169 stores across the UK, according to The Mirror
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Experts share 5-minute passport check everyone should do before travelling
When booking a holiday, there’s plenty of things to remember like your passport and travel insurance but there’s one thing you should do that might need bumping up your priority list. While you’ll probably remember to pack your passport in your
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These dog-friendly Easter eggs made my pet’s year (she even went on an egg hunt)
I’m embarrassed to say I treat my dog as a human, from toys (including a ball pool thanks to the TikTok algorithm), to outdoor coats and food – I give her almost everything a child owns but in the most pet-friendly form. Is it because she is my
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How to watch Sir David Attenborough's new BBC series Mammals
Sir David Attenborough will return to our screens this weekend for a new BBC series titled Mammals. The 97-year-old naturalist and broadcaster will explain the behaviour of mammals from the small Etruscan shrew to the giant blue whale. Mammals
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Can you still use a burgundy passport for travelling in 2024? Rules to follow
Booking a holiday is exciting but it can get stressful if you don't have the correct travel documents or the correct luggage weight. You’ll probably be aware that passports have changed since the UK left the European Union (EU) but you might be
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Urgent recall issued for Magnum Classic Ice Cream over 'presence of metal'
An urgent recall has been issued by Unilever for Magnum Classic Ice Cream after the "possible presence of metal" makes the "product unsafe to eat." In a statement shared by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), customers affected have been told: "Unilever
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Will it rain over the Easter holidays? Weather expert's forecast for south Essex
WINDS and rain are on the way across south Essex this week as the Easter school holidays begin. The Met Office say it is likely to be an unsettled Easter weekend and thereafter as dull conditions hit the county. This weekend, many children
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Restaurant-quality Leigh takeaway reopening after sudden month-long closure
AN INDIAN takeaway in Leigh which promises to deliver restaurant-quality food to customers’ front rooms is reopening after a month-long closure. Asia Leigh, in Elmsleigh Drive, closed suddenly in February following a death in the family but is
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Chart-topping rapper to headline huge event at Southend's festival hotspot
SOUTHEND'S top tier transport links are helping Priory Park become a mecca for summer festivals and a "great alternative" to London, it has been claimed. A series of big events are coming to the park, off Victoria Avenue, this summer including
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'Thrilled': Vital Southend Hospital bus route returns as part of £95k cash injection
A VITAL part of a bus route stopping outside Southend Hospital will be reinstated after more than £950,000 in funding was granted to improve public transport across the city. Bus companies, campaigners and councillors were invited to Southend’s
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All we know as Wetherspoons set to start work on new Basildon town centre pub
WORK will begin within months on Basildon’s new £3.6 million Wetherspoon pub in the town centre, it was confirmed earlier this week. Here is everything we know about the newly approved plans. Bosses of the bargain boozer have confirmed work
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Toulouse and three other popular south Essex restaurants and cafes up for sale
TOULOUSE is among four popular south Essex restaurants and cafes that are currently up for sale. Here we take a look through all four on the market: 1. Toulouse: Toulouse Restaurant, in Western Esplanade, Westcliff, is a modern bar and
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Stunning £1.8m home with ‘jaw dropping features’ on the market in Hockley
A STUNNING five-bedroom home with “jaw dropped features” in Hockley has been listed on the market for £1.8 million, and this is what it has to offer. The property is located on Folly Lane, Hockley, and is an “ideal forever home”. It has five
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What's On: Family events in Southend over the Easter weekend
As Easter bunny hops over for its annual visit, check out the great variety of family activities happening in Southend this weekend. Saturday, March 30 Southend Pier Easter Egg Hunt Visit Southend Pier from March 29 to April 1 to take
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Cancer patient's surgery among string of surgical errors at south Essex hospitals
A STRING of surgical errors at south Essex hospitals have been revealed including one incident where a cancer patient’s surgery was carried out on the wrong part of the body. A freedom of information request to the Mid and South Essex Hospital
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'New Mexican restaurant in Southend High Street offers a unique personal touch'
FAST-FOOD chains tend to lack the personal touch, but a new Mexican on Southend High Street is offering a refreshingly individualised service. Reporter Ben Shahrabi visited Plan Burrito to check out the new restaurant after it opened last week.
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Easter: Five best easter egg hunts to take your family to in south Essex
Easter is a holiday best enjoyed with family - and what better activity to do on Easter than a classic egg-hunt? Here is a list of the five best Easter egg hunt events across south Essex - for you and your family to enjoy over the holiday season
