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Boreham Wood boss Garrard rues slow start against Blues

BOREHAM Wood boss Luke Garrard was left ruing his side’s slow start in their 4-2 defeat to Southend United. The Shrimpers scored three times inside the opening 23 minutes at Roots Hall to pile more misery on their relegation threatened opponents

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"A joy to watch" - Blues fans have their say on win against Boreham Wood

SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Monday's 4-2 win against Boreham Wood. An excellent first half performance, that was a joy to watch. Danny Waldron the pick of 11 great performances. @garytelling We saw the key to our success next

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Bridge sets sights on double figures after scoring twice in Blues win

SOUTHEND United star Jack Bridge is eyeing up double digits for the second season in succession after scoring twice in Blues' 4-2 win against Boreham Wood. Bridge has now hit the back of the net eight times this season. But the wing-back remains

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Popular Basildon restaurant evacuated and shut 'until further notice' after fire

A RESTAURANT was evacuated and remains closed “until further notice” after a fire broke out. Diners were rushed out of the Basildon Beefeater, the Watermill, in East Mayne, on Sunday after smoke was spotted coming out of the building. The fire

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Hundreds of runners turn out in bright colours in memory of Havens hospices' Jane

HUNDREDS of runners donned bright colours to run along the seafront in memory of an “amazing” woman who dedicated more than ten years of her life to Havens hospices. A record 755 people took part in the Chalkwell Beach parkrun on Saturday morning

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‘Unofficial’ Southend Shakedown motorbike event a success despite ‘restrictions’

HUNDREDS of bikers rumbled into Southend as an “unofficial” Shakedown event took over the seafront to the delight of residents and visitors.  The Southend Shakedown, previously an annual Easter Monday fixture, was cancelled this year due to a “

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UPDATE: Missing 15-year-old girl last believed to be at Lakeside is found

Police have thanked the public after a missing 15-year-old who was last believed to be at Lakeside shopping centre has been found. Chantelle was reported missing from Grays shortly before 5pm today. She was last believed to be at Lakeside shopping

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How much does it cost to buy or renew a passport? Full list of prices

Do you need a new passport this year? Booking a trip abroad will require a valid passport so it’s worth checking the expiry date. If you’ve never had a passport or need to renew one, there’s a cost to it and knowing how much it will set you back

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Match report: Blues beat struggling Boreham Wood 4-2

THREE goals inside the opening 23 minutes helped Southend United see off struggling Boreham Wood 4-2 at Roots Hall this afternoon. Gus Scott-Morriss, James Morton and Jack Bridge all scored early on to put the Shrimpers in control. Cameron

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Three arrested and four bikes seized during 'unofficial Southend shakedown'

Three people have been arrested and four bikes were seized by police during an Easter Monday unofficial Southend Shakedown. Two people were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences, while there was also a drink driving arrest. Two motorbikes and

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Man arrested after A13 police chase crash which destroyed front of car

A MAN has been arrested after a car crash in which the driver allegedly failed to stop for police on the A13. South Hornchurch and Beam Park Police said they had arrested a male who reportedly failed to stop after a car crash on Saturday (March

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How former Southend schoolgirl Rachel Riley juggles her work and family life

Countdown star Rachel Riley spoke to PA's Lisa Salmon about balancing work and family, and how reading to her young daughters is the highlight of her day. At the tender age of two, Rachel Riley’s youngest daughter is too young to share her maths

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Matchday live: Blues beat 4-2 against Boreham Wood

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Blues' starting line up for clash with Boreham Wood

DANNY Waldron and James Morton have both been recalled for Southend United's clash with Boreham Wood at Roots Hall this afternoon. Waldron replaces Marcus Dackers in attack while Morton comes in for Fonguck in midfield. The rest of the side

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Police issue CCTV appeal after Tesla is keyed at Basildon Sporting Village

Police have given an update after appealing to speak to a woman after a Tesla was keyed at a Basildon sports centre causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. UPDATED 03/04: Officers are no longer looking to identify a woman they wanted to speak

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Couple told to turn Southend seafront home back into B&B after £1m transformation

THE owners of a seafront guest house spent an eye-watering £1million transforming it into a family home...but must now open it up to guests again on the orders of Southend Council. Mark Hobbs, owner of the Bay Guest House in Eastern Esplanade,

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EastEnders Cheryl Fergison left in 'agony' after being hospitalised

EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has shared that she has been left in "agony" after spending 24 hours in A&E. The 58-year-old actress took to the social media site Instagram to share some details on the ordeal, telling fans she was in "complete

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'Avoid the area': Fire service update amid large blaze at former south Essex bar

FIREFIGHTERS have issued an update as they remain at the scene of a large blaze at a former south Essex restaurant and bar. Crews have been working to surround the fire at the former Reids Bar in Laindon Road, Billericay, and extinguish it in sections

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Police seize motorbike amid 'unofficial shakedown' on Southend seafront

Police have seized a motorbike for anti-social riding amid an increased police presence to manage today's unofficial Southend Shakedown event. Traditionally, Southend Shakedown is held on Easter Monday but with no official event this year an “unofficial

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A look at today's non-league action as Billericay host Concord

ALFIE Cerulli is certain Billericay Town can still make the play-offs. Cerulli scored twice late on to get Town back to winning ways at Dulwich Hamlet on Saturday. And he believes the result can spur Billericay - who host Concord Rangers this

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LIVE: Bikers descend on Southend seafront car park for 'unofficial shakedown'

6:53pm That is all from our live blog this evening. For more updates and the latest stories on the unofficial Southend

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Aldi insider reveals secrets you need to know to get the best Specialbuys deals

An Aldi insider going by the name of Dylan Reviews on TikTok has revealed the secret top tips savvy shoppers need to be aware of to score the best Specialbuys deals. The store employee, who has over 212K followers on the popular social media platform

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Essex Fire provide update as former Reids Bar destroyed after huge fire

ESSEX Fire has provided an update as former Reids Bar is destroyed after a huge fire.  Firefighters were called to Laindon Road, in Billericay at around 6:30am this morning following reports of a large fire.  Eight crews have been on the scene

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Full list of all 48 NatWest and RBS bank branches to close this year

Popular high street bank NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) have confirmed that 48 branches will be closing their doors in 2024. It comes as the banks shared that a total of 79 bank branches from the NatWest Group would be closing for good

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DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get

Millions of Universal Credit claimants will see an increase in their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that DWP Universal Credit payments would be rising in the new financial year during 2023’s

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New 'double council tax' rule comes into force - all you need to know

A council tax rule change dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change has been introduced in England. The UK government has confirmed that there will now be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on homes that have been empty

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Pet Lovers: Could your beloved family pet be a Pet Idol winner?

Is your family pet the best ever? Are they worthy of becoming an award-winner and do they have what it takes to be the newspaper's 2024 Pet Idol winner? We're on the lookout for the region's very best pets. Maybe your dog is the best cuddler

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RECAP: Firefighters tackle large blaze at former Billericay restaurant

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VIDEO: Firefighters tackle huge blaze at former south Essex restaurant and bar

A HUGE fire has broken out at a former south Essex restaurant and bar.  Firefighters are currently on the scene tackling a blaze at Reids Bar, in Laindon Road, Billericay.  Reid’s Bar and Grill, in Billericay, has been closed for years

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Concerns grow over plan for bin collections in Southend's densely populated streets

CONCERNS are growing there is no plan over how some of the most densely populated streets in the city will be served with weeks to go before a new waste contract is awarded. Southend Council is currently negotiating with bidders for a new waste

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Huge stone-filled cages installed on Leigh's cliffs to reduce risk of collapse

HUGE stone-filled cages have been installed on a section of Leigh’s cliffs to reduce the risk of collapse. Part of the road and pavement along Belton Way, in Leigh, has been closed since February after a collapsed wall sparked fears of a cliff

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Appeal lodged in bid to transform derelict Southend building into block of flats

A DEVELOPER has lodged an appeal with the planning inspectorate in a bid to turn a derelict building into 18 flats. Southend Council previously threw out plans to demolish the disused two-storey warehouse, in Redstock Road, and transform it into

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Leigh primary school hoping to build new 'autism base' to give 'very best support'

A PRIMARY school is hoping to build an “autism base” to offer crucial help and support for children with additional needs. Blenheim Primary School - off Blenheim Chase in Leigh - has revealed a proposal to build two new classrooms, changing rooms

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Extra charges could make Southend 'most expensive' resort for seafront parking

SOUTHEND could become one of the most expensive resorts in the country for seafront parking if eye-watering plans to add extra charges go ahead, a senior councillor has warned.  Brighton – where tourists are forced to fork out £24.21 for an eight

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High Street 'should be overhauled' to allow return of south Essex town's market

A HIGH Street should be totally overhauled and pavements widened to allow the return of a town’s market, a councillor has said. Wickford Town Council Lib Dem Stuart Mott has called for a “reconfiguration” of Wickford High Street to allow the market

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Senior Basildon councillor's advice to Southend on implementing new bin scheme

FINING residents who refuse to comply with new bins scheme “is the only way to ensure it is successful”, a Basildon senior councillor has insisted as he urged Southend to use the same tactic. Basildon Council has come under fire from residents

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‘Incredibly unfair’ parking charges could ‘hammer’ Southend seafront businesses

"UNFAIR" parking charges and increases could "hammer" Southend seafront businesses and cause job losses as tourists are "pushed away", it is feared. It comes amid plans from Labour, Independent, and Lib Dem councillors to introduce seafront charges

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"We'll find a way to have a real good go" - Blues boss Maher previews match with Wood

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher says the Shrimpers will find a way to go at Boreham Wood today - despite their hectic schedule. This afternoon's clash at Roots Hall will be Blues' fourth game in 10 days. But Maher insists his side will continue