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Dartford Crossing closures this week with QEII bridge fully closed at weekend
There will be closures affecting the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing throughout this week with a full closure of the QE2 scheduled for the weekend. Tuesday to Friday will see the northbound east tunnel at the Dartford Crossing closed during the
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Meet the millionaire investor who's injecting new life into former Essex pub
AN INVESTOR who’s funding a multi-million-pound refurbishment to turn a historic former Braintree pub into a high-class dining establishment wants “to do it right”. Entrepreneur Barrie Drewitt-Barlow is the new owner of the grade II listed building
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Martin Lewis asks experts if landlords are responsible for 'severe damp' and mould
One of the many frustrations of living in a rented property is having your home invaded by black mould and damp, as it can be difficult to deal with. Not only can it be harmful to your health, but it can also damage your belongings. Various
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POLL: Should teachers be responsible for helping children brush their teeth?
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) earlier today (June 11) to discuss his suggestion of supervised tooth brushing for three to five-year-olds during the school day, which he claims would be an “absolutely worthwhile
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Is it against the law to ride a bike on the pavement? These are the rules
Going for a family bike ride with a picnic at the end or planning an hour or two of cycling after work are some of the best ways to make the most of the outdoors. However, in the past, you might have felt the need to ride on the pavement at the
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Flight from Southend Airport to popular European destination cancelled - here's why
A DEPARTURE flight from Southend Airport has been cancelled due to "adverse weather conditions". The flight from Southend Airport to Palma de Mallorca was scheduled for 8.35pm this evening. However, it has been cancelled following substantial
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Armed police pull man from car in dramatic firearms arrest on busy south Essex road
ARMED police pulled a man from a car during a dramatic arrest as part of a firearms probe. Drivers witnessed officers with guns and Tasers swoop on Golden Jubilee Way, Wickford, yesterday and pin down a 34-year-old man as they made an arrest.
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Prosecco and craft beer bank holiday festival returns to popular Leigh restaurant
A prosecco and craft beer festival which proved a huge hit is returning to a popular Leigh restaurant for a second time. The Inn at Belfairs is hosting its August Bank Holiday festival after last year's success, with a specially crafter prosecco
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'Dream come true' - Couple launch 'gourmet' pizza shop in Basildon town centre
A COUPLE have fulfilled their life-long dream after opening their own "gourmet" pizza parlour. Pizza Paradise, at Basildon market, is run by Timea and Sabi Salamon and offers "unique and delectable flavours" including Wagyu beef, chicken Teriyaki
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Popular south Essex country pub is closed for four days - here's why
A POPULAR country pub beloved for its huge beer garden and Sunday lunches has been closed until Friday for "essential" work. The Hawk, in Battlesbridge, has closed its doors to customers until Friday, June 14, while essential maintenance work is
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'Police cordon' near south Essex Tesco store after reports of 'attack'
A police cordon is in place near a south Essex Tesco store after an attack, according to reports. Residents have reported seeing a man "attack another man with a metal pole" near the Tesco Express in Grange Road, Billericay this afternoon.
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'Dangerous' Westcliff rapist who made indecent images of children is jailed
A RAPIST has been jailed for more than four years for multiple sexual offences and making indecent images of children. An investigation into Alex Symeonides, of Westcliff Park Drive, Westcliff, was launched in October after Essex Police's specialist
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The powers Essex Police has to safeguard domestic abuse victims during the Euros
Police have outlined the powers they have to safeguard domestic abuse victims during the Euros as it is feared the tournament could see these incidents rise. Domestic abuse is not solely connected to football and the issue remains a force-wide
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Police increasing patrols in Essex towns and city centres ahead of Euro 2024
POLICE are ramping up patrols across Essex towns and city centres during the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament this summer. Policing plans will be in place across the county on each England matchday, scheduled to take place on Sunday, as well as Thursday
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Southend's spooktacular seafront Halloween Parade is set to return - here's when
A SPOOKTACULAR Halloween parade along Southend seafront is set to return for another year as a date is announced. Back for its fourth year, the popular Halloween Parade will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024 between 6pm and 7:30pm.
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Essex eatery named among Top 100 UK restaurants for outdoor dining in 2024
An Essex restaurant has been named among the Top 100 in the UK for outdoor dining according to a new list from OpenTable. The Anchor Danbury near Chelmsford was the only representative from the county, with The Anchor Inn in Nayland (which is just
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Photo shows armed police 'arresting' man on busy south Essex road
Pictures show armed police "arresting" a man on the side of a busy south Essex road. A man was stopped and arrested on Golden Jubilee Way, Wickford, at around 11.56am today, according to witnesses on the road. Pictures from the scene show officers
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First Bus introduce new 'revenue protection officers' in Essex - here's why
BUSES across Essex are set to see the return of conductors under a firm's bid to help passengers. The majority of the country's bus conductors were phased out in the late 70s and early 80s. Attempts were made to bring them back in various
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Warning to anyone with an air fryer to follow these 'must-know' steps
Air fryer users have been urged to follow these five "must-know" steps when cleaning their appliances. In recent years, the UK has been gripped in an air fryer frenzy with sales rocketing for the gadget at many major retailers. Their popularity
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Firefighters tackle shed fire that spread to bungalow in south Essex
Fire crews have battled to tackle a shed fire that spread to a bungalow on Canvey. Firefighters were called to Urmond Road, Canvey at 12.20pm on Sunday, to find a shed on fire. An Essex Fire spokesman said: "On arrival, firefighters confirmed
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A127 delays and 'traffic building' Southend-bound due to 'traffic congestion'
Traffic is building on the Southend-bound stretch of the A127 this morning with delays of six minutes and building. Severe traffic congestion is being reported on the A127 just after the A130 Bonville's Roundabout, with traffic building all the
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Selection process ‘morally bankrupt’ after Tory chairman picked for seat
A Tory council opposition leader has described the decision to pick Richard Holden as the candidate for Basildon and Billericay days before the selection process closed as “morally bankrupt”. His comments come after the Tory chairman sought to
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Southend Hospital compared to 'third world country' as wards 'left with no hot water'
A PATIENT has compared Southend Hospital to a “third world country” after being treated on a ward with no hot water. Nurses on Paglesham and Benfleet wards, both specialist stroke wards, have resorted to heating water and filling jugs from the
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Huge 5,000 seater sports and music arena could be built in Basildon town centre
A HUGE arena for live music, sports and exhibitions could be built in Basildon town centre, it has been revealed. Gavin Callaghan, Basildon Council’s Labour leader, is planning to revive plans for an arena in the town centre and the council is
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Teens breaking into south Essex skate park site are ‘risking serious injury’
Children and young people breaking into the construction site of a new skate park could “face serious injury”, a councillor has warned. The new Billericay skate park, in Lake Meadows is two weeks from completion but has recently suffered a number
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Tory candidate's ‘coconut’ tweet sparks online social media backlash
A TORY candidate has apologised to his Labour rival after a tweet which sparked claims of racism. Gavin Haran, Conservative candidate for Southend East and Rochford, was at the centre of a social media storm after a post on X, formerly Twitter,
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Daniel Cowan: Traffic-busting technology ‘will keep our roads moving’
THE “daily challenge” of long queues could finally come to an end as a result of the new technology, Southend’s council leader says. Daniel Cowan spoke just days before work starts to install new traffic light technology at pinch points across
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Head of school governors board in bid to save 150-year-old tree before it is felled
A DESPERATE school governor is pleading for help to save a 150-year-old tree after insurers recommended it was axed. Simon English, chair of the board of governors at Thundersley Primary School, in Dark Lane, fears the school is stuck between a
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Cabbies back £600k grant to help Southend upgrade traffic lights
SOUTHEND’S cabbies have thrown their support behind a £600,000 traffic-busting scheme to stop drivers waiting at red lights unnecessarily and cut journey times across the city. Traffic lights across Southend – including on the A127 and A13 – will
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Girl 'traumatised' after terrifying attempted robbery at Tesco in Leigh Broadway
A YOUNG girl was left “in a puddle of tears” as a security guard was threatened during a terrifying attempted raid at Tesco Express in Leigh. Simon Blackledge, 38, has revealed how he was trapped in the shop, in Leigh Broadway, with his two children
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Homeless man punched and hit with chair in broad daylight Southend High Street attack
A HOMELESS man was punched in the face and attacked with a chair during a “despicable” attack in Southend High Street. Essex Police has confirmed two men were arrested on suspicion of affray following the incident, but were released and face no