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Joe wins place at Euro 2024 after penalty shoot-out competition
JOE Whitney has won tickets to watch England in Euro 2024 after triumphing in the Paddy Power shoot-out competition. The 18-year-old goalkeeper lined up between the sticks for White Ensign in the Essex Senior League last season. But the youngster
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Emmanuel helps Northampton Saints win Premiership final
FORMER Woodlands School pupil Emmanuel Iyogun helped Northampton Saints triumph in Saturday’s Premiership rugby final at Twickenham. The powerful prop-forward, who was scouted by the Saints when playing for Southend at the age of 15, came off the
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Warning to everyone going on holiday over Ryanair, easyJet & TUI scams
Everyone going on holiday this summer has been warned not to fall for scams from social media criminals impersonating major airlines. Scammers are impersonating every major airline operating in the UK, according to new analysis from consumer group
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More than £215 million owed in unpaid ULEZ fines official figures reveal
A staggering £218 million is owed in unpaid ULEZ fines in London, according to official figures. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed that more than 1.3 million penalty charges (PCNs) were issued from September 2023 to April 2024.
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Smash and grab sees ‘thousands of pounds’ of rings taken in south Essex raid
A JEWELLERY thief has stolen “tens of thousands of pounds” of pricey rings during a raid that saw 50 items stolen from an antiques centre. Battlesbridge Antiques Centre was targeted by a lone crook who smashed through a window and fled with a between
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17th century south Essex pub 'busier than ever' as new beer garden is unveiled
A 17th century pub was “busier than ever” as bosses held a grand launch party for their new beer garden. The Punch Bowl pub in Paglesham welcomed hundreds of customers through its doors on Saturday, much to the delight of owners Robbie and Sally
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Former Southend school uniform shop could be transformed under new plans
A FORMER Southend school uniform shop beloved by families for almost 50 years could be transformed into flats under fresh plans. Pauls School and Workwear closed in Southchurch Road last December after decades being the go-to shop for school uniforms
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Enjoy winter sun in Sri Lanka and save up to £200pp with Just Go!
Get set for some winter sun by swapping the UK for Sri Lanka. We have teamed up with Just Go! Holiday to offer you four weeks for the price of three with an all-inclusive winter sun trip with 30 days available for the price for 23. Plus as
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Enjoy lucky dip perennials and save £7 with You Garden deal
Transform you garden with a lucky dip of hardy perennial plants. You Garden is offering a special seasonal lucky dip perennial collection. Each collection contains a mix of nine named plants specially selected from our nursery to give you
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Save £100 and enjoy the Belgian Ardennes with a steam-powered adventure
All aboard as you get to sample the charming landscapes of the Belgian Ardennes with a steam-powered adventure across the region. We have teamed up with Just Go! to offer you a £100pp saving on a four day last minute deal departing on July 7,
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'It's an amazing part of the community' - Echo donates £1k to day centre
The fundraising campaign to install a new kitchen at a day centre for the elderly is a step closer thanks to a £1,000 donation from the Echo. Earlier this year, we ran a competition for south Essex charities to bid for the cash to help fund a community
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Tory candidate Anna Firth issues statement amid fears for Southend United
THE Tory candidate for Southend West and Leigh has issued a statement amid fears for the future of Southend United. Blues fans continue to fear for the future of the club as talks continue between the Martin family and Southend Council over the
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How to grow lemons and oranges in your garden and save £30
Bring a bit of the Mediterranean to your garden by growing lemons and oranges. We have teamed up with You Garden to offer you a £30 discount on the Orange & Lemon Tree Collection. Deliciously juicy full-size fruits in the first season.
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Save £50pp on European coach holidays this September with JustGo
Spain, Austria and Italy are on lots of people's bucket lists. If you fancy embarking on a European adventure we have teamed up with Just Go! to help you save money on trips in September. Experience the magic of Europe on an exclusive nine
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Visitors welcome at new multimillion-pound sports car factory near Dartford Crossing
A lightweight sports car manufacturer has opened its doors to a new multimillion-pound factory near the Dartford Crossing – and you can even go and visit to see where the magic happens. This new facility in Dartford X industrial park marks a significant
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Police dog and his handler beat 21 forces to finish fifth at national event
A POLICE dog and his handler beat 21 forces from across the UK to finish in fifth place at the National Police Dog Trials. Police Constable Andy Blunt represented Essex Police’s Dog Unit with police dog Bruce at the four day event in Scotland,
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New easyJet flights to top holiday destination from Southend Airport announced
easyJet has announced the return of flights to a popular destination from Southend Airport after "high demand" - with package holidays now on sale for summer 2025. The budget airline has launched a new route to Tenerife from Southend following
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String of burglaries in south Essex towns spark early hours police patrols
A STRING of burglaries targeting "insecure" homes have sparked increased early hours police patrols across two south Essex towns. Police have received reports of suspects trying door handles before entering properties and stealing valuables including
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Car seized on the A127 as police 'catch driver with locking flick knife'
A DRIVER stopped on the A127 for not "wearing a seatbelt" is set to appear in court after he was caught with a flick knife, police say. The community policing team and rural engagement team in Rayleigh stopped a Ford Focus on the A127 after the
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Take a look at this stunning £1m family home close to Essex city centre
A stunning Victorian home, uniting feature details and modern living in the heart of Colchester has hit the market. A six-bedroom, detached house in Wellesley Road is looking for its next loving owners. The home comes with three receptions
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Watch: Moment man who stabbed stranger near schoolchildren in Essex is arrested
BODYCAM footage has captured the dramatic moment a Tiptree man was arrested for stabbing a stranger in front of schoolchildren. John Garrett, 55, left a man with life-threatening injuries in Tiptree, attacking the man in the neck multiple times
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Chocolate bars sold at Tesco recalled as customers issued 'do not eat' warning
Tesco customers have been warned not to eat multiple chocolate bars sold by the supermarket giant as they may be a “possible health risk”. The supermarket is recalling its Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars multipack, and its Tesco Dreamy
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Coronation Street compared to Black Mirror as AI used to 'bring back' dead child
Coronation Street fans were baffled after a storyline saw a dead child 'brought back' with AI which some described as being in "bad taste" and "creepy". The plot thread involved the character of Leanne Battersby, whose son Oliver died in 2020 after
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'Terrified' dad issues warning to parents after daughter's vaping horror story
A “terrified” dad has issued a warning to other parents after he claims his daughter nearly died when vaping burst a hole in her lung. Mark Blight rushed Kyla Blight to hospital after receiving a phone call that she had collapsed and turned 'blue
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Netflix to be removed from more than 40 TV models next month - see which ones
Netflix will be removed from more than 40 TV models in July. The popular streaming service is known for hit TV shows and movies including the likes of Baby Reindeer, Bridgerton, Black Mirror and All Quiet on the Western Front. Netflix can be
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How's it growing: Win a £100 National Garden Voucher
It's time to get sowing and mowing! What grand plans do you have in store for your garden? Will it be planting some colourful bulbs, perhaps reshaping the hedges or planting new borders and pots for the patio? However you intend to get your
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Pictures show damaged car following A127 crash that caused 'severe delays'
Pictures show emergency services working to clear a blocked lane on the A127 following a crash this morning. The crash, which left the Basildon-bound A127 partially blocked and caused severe delays for motorists travelling east this morning, has
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Shop til you drop: Win a £100 Tesco voucher
What's missing from your home? Whether it's something for the house, the fridge or the kids, we've got you covered! We know how busy life can be and therefore how stressful it is when you run out of something important, when something breaks or
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'Severe delays' on A127 after crash partially blocks lane
Motorists are facing severe delays journeying into Basildon this morning after a crash on the A127 partially blocked the road. Delays of 12 minutes approaching Basildon are being reported on the A127 after an earlier crash partially blocked the
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'Thriving' Southend vintage store looking to expand after change in fortunes
THE owner of a vibrant vintage store in Southend is looking to expand after a change in fortunes has seen her business become a huge hit. Fiona Foster, 61, opened By The Sea Vintage in Alexandra Street, two-and-a-half years ago and admits a tough
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Volunteers transform south Essex train stations into 'nature-rich' havens
VOLUNTEERS have been rewarded for their efforts to make two south Essex train stations “wildlife friendly” and boost biodiversity. Both Rayleigh and Hockley train stations have been given the “wildlife friendly station” status for the work volunteers
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Heartfelt tributes are paid to 'one of the kindest men' in Southend
A FORMER Southend mayor described as “one of the kindest and most supportive men” has sadly passed away. Ron Price, who grew up in Southend and spent his life dedicated to supporting the community in the city, died last week aged 85. Alongside
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Work underway for state-of-the-art funeral home at empty south Essex building
WORK is underway to build a new state-of-the-art funeral home in Laindon transforming a “site in disrepair”. The project by long-standing family business, T Cribb and Sons, will convert an empty building in Basildon Drive that has been derelict
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Essex crime commissioner: ‘The internet is normalising sexual brutality’
THE “normalisation of sexual brutality on the internet” could be playing a part in a rise in sexual violence and rape cases, Essex’s crime commissioner has said. Between 2015/16 and 2022/23 the number of reports of rape and sexual assault – of