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Football sessions held in Hullbridge for children with additional needs
FOOTBALL training sessions are being held to help children with additional needs enjoy playing the sport. Named 'SENsational', the coaching kicked off in Hullbridge last weekend. And head coach Scott Wallace is keen for as many people to come
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Luc Benkenstein helps Essex to battling two-wicket victory over Glamorgan
LUC Benkenstein provided the maturity to get Essex over the line to beat Glamorgan by two wickets in a nerve-jangler in the Vitality Blast. Essex looked comfortable when requiring 61 from 56, but suffered a huge collapse of seven wickets in 31
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Elderly residents 'traumatised' after fire at Westcliff sheltered accommodation
BRIGHT orange flames poured out of a window at a sheltered accommodation block of flats after a discarded cigarette sparked a fire. Elderly residents were forced to flee their flats at Stephen McAdden House in Burrs Chase, Westcliff, after the
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Southend United fans call on council and Ron Martin to 'repay' consortium
LOYAL Blues fans have issued an impassioned plea for Southend Council and Ron Martin to “repay” the consortium for its dedication, commitment, and huge financial input. The consortium, led by Australian businessman Justin Rees, has funnelled more
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LISTED: All the candidates standing across south Essex in General Election
THE deadline has now passed for General Election candidates to declare their nomination to stand, with the official line-ups for constituencies across south Essex now confirmed. Candidates intending to stand for election as an MP had until today
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Councillors set to vote on election shake-up in Southend which could save £450k
COUNCILLORS are set to vote on an election shake-up that could see residents vote for all councillors every four years. Residents currently elect one third of councillors for a three year term but due to boundary changes, an all out election of
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Essex Police officer dismissed over 'inexcusable' behaviour towards ex-partner
An Essex Police officer has been dismissed for gross conduct following behaviour concerning his ex partner. PC Eugene Robinson repeatedly made unwanted contact with the woman, by calling her a number of times between April 30 and May 27 last year
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Taxi robber who left Essex cabbie 'shaking uncontrollably' jailed for 15 months
A WOMAN who tried to avoid paying her cab fare before attempting to rob the driver has been jailed. Vicki Millard was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court after she changed her plea to guilty while her trial was being prepared. The victim of the
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Motorcyclist dies after serious crash with car in busy Essex road
A MAN in his 40s has died following a serious crash between a motorcycle and a car on a busy road in Essex. Emergency services attended Harwich Road yesterday afternoon, after a crash occurred on the road, near Great Oakley. Essex Police officers
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Brits issued warning as 5 TV channels set be axed next month - see which ones
Viewers are set to lose five Channel 4 TV channels in the coming weeks. Freeview revealed back in April that a host of "important changes" were being made as part of an update which saw the launch of several new channels and the closure of others
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Rishi Sunak apologises and admits it was a 'mistake' to leave D-Day events early
Rishi Sunak has apologised for leaving D-Day events early in France in order to take part in a TV interview. The Prime Minster sat down with ITV on Thursday to defend claims he made about Sir Keir Starmer’s tax plans, having left commemoration
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Everything to know on Soccer Aid 2024 including how to watch and the squads
Soccer Aid is back for 2024 with the annual charity football match once again featuring a whole host of celebrities and former footballers in order to raise money for charity. The event was created by singer Robbie Williams back in 2006 in order
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Drivers warned they could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in car
Motorists in the UK are being warned they could be hit with fines of up to £5,000 for not turning on their air conditioning this summer. Drivers have been warned that failing to use air conditioning or open windows during hot weather could violate
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Spotify users experience 'glitch' with popular feature on music platform
Spotify users have taken to social media to discuss a problem they have been experiencing today (June 7). The popular music streaming platform is experiencing a “glitch”, causing users issues with accessing playlists. Some users took to X,
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What time is the election debate on TV tonight? When to watch on BBC and line-up
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Labour's Angela Rayner will be among the participants in tonight's (Friday, June 7) general election debate on the BBC. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer went head-to-head in the
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Warning to anyone who shares a bed with their dogs this summer
Dog lovers have been issued a warning about letting their four-legged friends onto the bed with them. As we approach summer and the weather begins to get warmer, experts at bed and mattress retailer Happy Beds have revealed why you should avoid
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This supermarket is the best in the UK according to our readers
Aldi was named the cheapest supermarket in the UK for the fifth consecutive month in May following a survey by Which? and we decided to ask Newsquest readers what their favourite shop is. With so much choice when it comes to doing the food shop
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Everything you need to know about E.coli as outbreak declared
At least 37 people have been admitted to hospital in an E. coli outbreak believed to be linked to food, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Whole genome sequencing of samples indicates most of the 113 cases reported across the UK
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At least 37 people hospitalised due to E.coli breakout - what you should do
At least 37 people have been admitted to hospital in an E. coli outbreak believed to be linked to food, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Whole genome sequencing of samples indicates most of the 113 cases reported across the UK
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Trust looking at plan B for Blues' future if consortium walk away from deal
THE Shrimpers Trust have been working towards securing a Plan B for Southend United's future. The consortium headed up by Justin Rees are still trying to take control of the National League club. But the Trust have been exploring the options
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Cigarette sparked blaze which 'destroyed' second floor flat in Westcliff
Firefighters have revealed the cause of a devastating blaze which "completely destroyed" a second floor flat in Westcliff. Crews were called to the home in Burr Hill Chase at around 4.35am this morning, where they were faced with flames coming
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Trust urge Martins to accept new deal but won't support fan protests
THE Shrimpers Trust are calling on the Martin family to accept the offer being put before them. The consortium still trying to take control of Southend United issued an update on their bid to buy Blues earlier today. But the Trust are still
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In pictures: Beacon lit at Southend's cenotaph to mark D-Day 80th anniversary
Veterans alongside residents and councillors gathered together at Southend's 103-year-old cenotaph as a beacon was lit to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The city joined other towns and villages across the UK to light the beacon yesterday night
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PHOTOS: Six arrests as police bust down doors across Canvey in drugs raids
Six people have been arrested as police carried out drugs raids at four addresses across Canvey. The searches are part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Essex. Raid - police dog searches drawers (Image: Essex
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Blues takeover: Council leader issues fresh update on Fossetts Farm project
Southend Council's leader has given an update on the progress of the Fossetts Farm project today - revealing the developer is modelling a new proposal. This comes after the consortium issued a statement today, revealing the three things that must
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Photos show 'completely destroyed' flat after early hours blaze in Westcliff
TWO people were rushed to hospital and a home has been left "completely" destroyed after an early hours blaze at a block of flats in Westcliff. Emergency services were called to Bur Hill Chase at 4.35am this morning to reports of a fire inside
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Worried Blues fans to protest again on Saturday
SOUTHEND United fans have announced plans to protest again tomorrow. The consortium trying to buy Blues issued an update this morning, outlining what must happen for them to take control of the club. But the Southend Fan Protest Group have
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'Flames coming from windows' - Firefighters tackle Westcliff second-floor flat fire
Firefighters were called to a second-floor flat fire in the early hours of this morning to "flames coming from a window". The flat fire, in Burr Hill Chase, Westcliff, happened around 4.35am this morning, with five crews tackling a completely alight
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Consortium reveal three things that must happen for them to buy Blues
Following several statements from Southend‐on‐Sea City Council regarding due diligence of the Fossetts Farm housing proposal, COSU wants to provide an update on the implications for Southend United Football Club. By way of background, before COSU
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M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend
Several motorway closures will impact Essex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England. These will mainly be along the A12 in the early hours of the morning. If you are set to be travelling along these roads, it's best to
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Tackling notorious Southend bottleneck will be 'priority' for new council leader
TACKLING a notorious bottleneck will “be a priority” for Southend Council’s new leader - and he hopes to provide an update “in the coming weeks”. Daniel Cowan, Labour leader and new leader of the council, admitted the “vast majority” of his time
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South Essex hospital staff 'kept in the dark' over 'voluntary severance scheme'
HOSPITAL bosses have been accused of using “cloak and dagger” tactics and keeping staff “in the dark” over a “voluntary severance scheme”. The Save Southend NHS campaign group has slammed the “secrecy” of senior management at the Mid and South
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Hospitals in south Essex 'will lose 150 beds and 150 staff' as concerns raised
SOUTH Essex hospitals will "lose 150 beds" and "150 staff will be let go", according to a union which has raised concerns over the impact on care. In a damning statement yesterday, Unison claimed that short-staffing and a lack of available beds
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Jill Allen-King marks 60 years since she lost her sight on her wedding day
SIXTY years ago, Jill Allen-King awoke on her wedding day, put on her dress and read her good luck cards, unaware it would be the last day she would be able to see again. Devastatingly, Jill lost her remaining eyesight at just 24-years-old after
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Family of 88-year-old nan who died upset as Westcliff firework seller walks free
A FAMILY say they’ve had no justice after a man who sold a firework to a child that killed a gran walked free from court. Former shopkeeper Mark Vardy, of North Road, Westcliff, was spared jail this week after admitting selling fireworks to an
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Tory candidate to campaign 'for what really matters' after controversial selection
TORY party chairman Richard Holden has vowed to “relentlessly campaign on the issues that really matter” after his controversial selection in Basildon and Billericay. Mr Holden was named as the Conservative candidate in the ward after a meeting