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Tributes to man with ‘infectious smile’ killed in M25 crash alongside ‘wonderful’ mum
The family of a 23-year-old man killed in a crash on the M25 have paid tribute to “a pillar of strength” with an “infectious smile”. Fahad Dek, from Enfield, was one of two people killed during a four-car collision on the M25 on Sunday February
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Blues boss Maher pleased with impact made by recalled duo
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher was pleased with the impact made by the recalled James Morton and Danny Waldron against Boreham Wood. Morton headed home his first goal for the Shrimpers during the 4-2 victory while Waldron claimed two assists
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Ron Martin issues short statement after latest twist in consortium's bid for Blues
SOUTHEND United chairman Ron Martin says his ‘interests are still aligned’ with the consortium looking to take control of the Shrimpers. The consortium revealed to the Echo earlier today that the club have been hit by another winding up petition
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Warning: Four weeks of overnight closures on major Essex road - here is when
DREADED closures on the A12 are set to return for more than 30 nights starting next Friday. National Highways has announced the latest raft of overnight closures – all of which will run from 8pm to 6am – as it looks to finish the A12 reconstruction
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Man who needed lifesaving treatment died after waiting list error
A 41-year-old man died after a system error meant he was not put on the waiting list for lifesaving treatment. Christopher Baker, an IT professional from Romford, died of heart failure in 2019. He was under the care of cardiologists at St
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Urgent warning to dog owners over potentially fatal 'flesh-eating' Alabama Rot
Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as new cases were confirmed in the UK. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG, which can cause dog’s
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When will the UK see its next solar eclipse? Full list of exact key dates
Lots of us like to look up at the sky and spot as many of its activities whenever we can, including the arrival of a solar eclipse. While the United States is expecting to see a solar eclipse in April 2024, Brits have a bit longer to wait.
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Blues fans left fearing for the club's future again
LONG-SUFFERING Southend United fans are again fearing for the club’s future. Shrimpers supporters had hoped the off-field issues has been consigned to the past since the consortium’s involvement. But, with the deal yet to be completed and with
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Southend United fan, 100, has wish granted to watch beloved club at Roots Hall again
A LIFELONG 100-year-old Southend United fan who missed out on playing for his beloved team has had his wish to watch a match at Roots Hall granted. Ernie Crump has been supporting The Blues since he was a young boy, with his whole family also following
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Classic cars cruise into Southend as vehicles take over seafront amid police presence
PASSIONATE petrolheads who cruised along Southend seafront last night during an unofficial car meet have defended their “lively” event and say the heavy police presence was “an overreaction”. Hours after thousands of motorcyclists, residents and
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Serious crash: Police shut Essex road as drivers told to 'avoid the area'
Police have shut off a key road with drivers warned to avoid the area after a "serious" crash. Emergency services are on the scene of the serious crash in Southend Road, Howe Green, after being called to the scene at 1.30pm today. The road
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Basildon United supporter banned from ground after player subjected to 'racial abuse'
A Basildon United supporter has been handed a lifetime ban from their ground after an opposing player was subjected to "racial abuse". New Salamis FC welcomed Basildon United FC on Easter Monday at the Coles Park Stadium, in Haringey, for the Isthmian
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Consortium reveal reasons for delay in Blues deal plus new winding up fear
THE consortium looking to take control of Southend United have revealed the club are facing another winding up petition. The group of businessmen have already invested £3million into saving the Shrimpers but are not willing to pay off historic
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Parts of Dartford Crossing tunnels and bridge to CLOSE all week
There are closures to both the Dartford Crossing tunnels and the bridge for the first week in April. We have rounded up the details on where the Dartford Crossing closures are this week, including details about timings, and the diversions in place
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National League club to part company with manager
BOREHAM Wood will part company with manager Luke Garrard at the end of the season. Wood sit third from bottom in the National League table after suffering a 4-2 defeat at Southend United on Monday. And chairman Danny Hunter - who has seen Wood
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Heavy traffic 'both ways' in south Essex road after reports of crash
Drivers are facing heavy traffic in a south Essex road after reports of a crash this afternoon. According to AA, there is heavy traffic due to a crash on Stambridge Road, in Rochford, both ways near Mill Lane. READ MORE: NO trains
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NO trains across c2c service for one day as strike action starts this week
COMMUTERS are set to face disruption on their journeys as train drivers strike in a long-running pay dispute. Members of Aslef at 16 train operators, including c2c, will stage three one-day strikes between April 5 and 8 as well as an overtime ban
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Fire service update on probe after inferno destroys landmark former Reids Bar
THE fire service has issued an update on its investigation into the inferno which destroyed Billericay's landmark former Reids Bar. Firefighters were called to Laindon Road, in Billericay at around 6.30am yesterday morning following reports of
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Five lucky Essex people bag £100k prizes as Premium Bond winners announced
The top winners of the latest Premium Bond prize draw have been announced with five lucky residents in Essex bagging a huge £100,000 prize each. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the top Premium Bond winners for April 2024
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Millions set for £1800 pay rise this week - this is why
Millions of workers will notice a bump in pay in their next payslip, as an increase to their wage approved last year takes effect. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from this week
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April's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 April winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has spoken out about whether Premium Bonds are actually worth investing in. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium Bonds allow investors to buy bonds, with a minimum of £25, and have the chance of winning
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Last chance to grab discounted tickets for Circus Vegas at Lakeside!
Come along and experience the sensational Circus Vegas! Visiting Lakeside Shopping Centre, March 27th – April 14th. An awe-inspiring show bringing a plethora of jaw-dropping moments that defy gravity, question logic and will leave you wide-eyed
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The bright lights of Circus Vegas are coming to Lakeside
Come along and experience the sensational Circus Vegas! Visiting Lakeside Shopping Centre, March 27th – April 14th. An awe-inspiring show bringing a plethora of jaw-dropping moments that defy gravity, question logic and will leave you wide-eyed
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New landlord vows to give historic south Essex pub ‘fresh start’ after re-opening
NEW life is being breathed into a 150-year-old pub after it stood empty for six months, as its new landlord vows to give it “a fresh start”. The Woodmans Arms in Rayleigh Road, Thundersley, re-opened on Good Friday, just three weeks after the keys
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More than 4,000 schools to learn from south Essex boys' deaths with hard-hitting film
A HARD-hitting educational film warning children of the dangers of “online challenges” will be filmed within weeks before it is rolled out to more than 4,000 schools across the country. Lisa Kenevan, from Basildon, and Hollie Dance, from Southend
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Rough sleepers at south Essex beauty spot offered temporary accommodation
ROUGH sleepers who pitched tents in a beauty spot have been offered temporary accommodation and will leave the park this week, a senior councillor has confirmed. Billericay residents were shocked last week after two tents were set up by rough sleepers
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Flats plan ‘could now be impossible’ after huge blaze at former south Essex bar
THE devastating blaze at Reids comes just three weeks after plans were given the green light to convert the building into flats, sparking fears the project will now “be impossible”. Basildon Council gave the go-ahead to developer the Brodie Group
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Petition set up against proposals to merge two GP surgeries in Leigh and Eastwood
PLANS to merge two GP surgeries and “move 4,000 patients” has been branded rushed and ill-thought out by a furious council candidate. Verina Weaver, Conservative candidate for Eastwood Park, has launched a petition against the Eastwood Group Practice
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Family-run Westcliff restaurant forced to shut temporarily after £40k 'flood' damage
A FAMILY-run restaurant above the Westcliff Arches has been forced to temporarily close after being hit with £40,000 worth of flood damage. Prowse, on Shorefield Road above the arches, only opened its doors six months ago and has been a huge hit
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Successful ‘unofficial Southend Shakedown’ sparks calls for official return
A PROPERLY run and well-organised shakedown event would have “huge benefits” to businesses and the tourist in Southend, it has been claimed. After a successful “unofficial” Southend Shakedown yesterday, calls are growing for an official event
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Blues boss Maher provides injury update on Crowther and Husin
SOUTHEND United defender Adam Crowther missed Blues' win against Boreham Wood due to a calf problem. The centre-back suffered the injury during training on Saturday. And Shrimpers boss Kevin Maher is unsure when Crowther will be back in contention
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Blues boss Maher hails "unbelievable" players after win against Wood
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher hailed his 'unbelievable' players following a 4-2 win against Boreham Wood at Roots Hall. A brace from Jack Bridge and goals from Gus Scott-Morriss and James Morton saw the 10th placed Shrimpers secure all three
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A round up of Monday's non-league action as Billericay beat Concord
A SECOND half brace from Alfie Cerulli secured Billericay Town a 2-0 win against Concord Rangers at New Lodge. Cerulli scored twice in Friday's dramatic 2-1 victory at Dulwich Hamlet. And he was it again this afternoon as Town made it back
