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'Super ATM' rollout to revolutionise banking in south Essex after closures
A "SUPER-ATM" is set to be rolled out in Leigh and Billericay allowing people to withdraw and deposit money with multiple banks. The first machine is already in use in Atherstone, Warwickshire, but after its success further machines are now to
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Charity supporting vulnerable people in Southend opens doors to new charity shop
A CHARITY says it has been “blown away” by support from the Southend community after opening their second shop in the city. Customers poured in as the St. Vincent’s charity celebrated the opening of their new shop in Belfairs. The site was
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Labour vows invest more cash and 'end pothole hell' for south Essex motorists
LABOUR has vowed to "end the pothole hell" for south Essex motorists if it wins the General Election. The party has pledged to fund local authorities to fix up to one million more potholes nationwide every year, and crack down on what it described
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England superfan covers his Basildon home in more than 160 flags for the Euros
AN ENGLAND superfan has blanketed his house with more than 160 flags ahead of the upcoming Euros. Lee Johnson took more than two days to decorate his house in Falstones, Laindon, in preparation for the competition. The 38-year-old is carrying
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London Underground Service: Full list of TfL stations affected this weekend
With the weekend upon us, it's time to check what planned TfL closures are taking place from Friday to Sunday. As with most weekends, some stations will be closed or partly closed for TfL to carry out essential work. We've broken down a list
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'Suspicious activity' leads to man charged with drug offence in Basildon
A MAN has been charged for a drug offence after police spotted a male "acting suspiciously". The 34-year-old male has been charged for possession with intent to supply class b- cannabis. Essex Police say officers from the Basildon team were
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Rising public trust helps push Southend crime rates down by almost 10 per cent
SOUTEHND'S top cop says her team is "learning from mistakes" after antisocial behaviour in the city plunged by over a third. Chief Insp Jo Collins, Southend’s District Commander, says "maintaining the trust of the community remains her top priority
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Police issue update on appeal to speak to man with Basildon connections in probe
Police are no longer appealing for the public's help to locate a man in connection with a probe into reports of controlling and coercive behaviour. Essex Police officers had issued an appeal to speak to a man who has connections to Colchester and
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Max Whitlock to lead 13-strong British gymnastics squad at Paris Olympics
TRIPLE gold medallist Max Whitlock will lead a 13-strong British gymnastics squad into next month’s Olympic Games in Paris. Whitlock, who trains at the South Essex Gymnastics Club in Basildon, stepped away from the sport after clinching his second-straight
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In photos: Adorable seal making 'daily appearance' at Southend Pier head
An adorable special visitor has been making a "daily appearance" at Southend Pier's head this week. Seals are regular visitors to the coastline of Southend and have regularly been spotted in the water surrounding Southend Pier - sometimes even
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Patients in 'stifling heat' as windows on two Southend Hospital wards locked shut
PATIENTS have been left sweating after windows in two Southend Hospital wards were locked shut because they are in a state of disrepair, it has emerged. This week, it was reported patients on Benfleet and Paglesham wards, both specialist stroke
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Popular Westcliff restaurant's licence to be reviewed after Home Office complaint
A CHINESE restaurant is facing a licence review on Monday following a complaint of “criminality” by Home Office immigration officers, it has been revealed. Zen City, in Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, will be the subject of a licensing review at
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Improvement scheme raising patient care in south Essex up for national award
A PATIENT care improvement scheme run across hospitals in south Essex has been shortlisted for a major national award. The programme, run by the quality improvement team at Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, encourages nurses and healthcare workers
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Essex Police sergeant dismissed without notice after 'utterly shocking' behaviour
An Essex Police sergeant has been dismissed without notice after he was found to have committed gross misconduct. Sgt James Vandecar was subject to a misconduct hearing which concluded last Wednesday as he was alleged to have breached Essex Police's
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James Corden admits ‘tight’ schedule for last-ever episode of Gavin and Stacey
James Corden has admitted that Gavin And Stacey’s return for a Christmas special will mean a "tight" schedule to ensure it is filmed and edited in time. The comedian, actor and former talkshow host, 45, announced in early May along with his Gavin
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Smoke seeps from Basildon flat after resident falls asleep while cooking
FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a fire in Basildon flat after a resident "fell asleep" with food on the hob. The incident occurred at a flat in High Barrets at 5.15pm on Wednesday. The rescue operation was prompted by neighbours who heard smoke alarms
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Jessica Warner-Judd provides medical update after dropping out of final
JESSICA Warner-Judd has been provisionally diagnosed with focal epilepsy after being forced to drop out of the European Championship 10,000m final. Warner-Judd, who is from Canvey Island, suffered a seizure while running in America at the start
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Sentence for Eastwood murderer who killed his own sister ruled not 'unduly lenient'
A BID to have the sentence of a murderer who killed his own sister outside their Eastwood home has been rejected. Records published by the Attorney General’s Office reveal an application was made to decide if Kevin Shepherd, who was jailed for
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Former bus shelter set to become new 'high-quality' takeaway kiosk in Leigh
A DERELICT former bus shelter in Leigh Old Town is set to get a new lease of life as a "high quality" takeaway following the approval of transformation plans. Southend Council has granted permission for the conversion an unused bus shelter into
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Leigh special school celebrates after achieving positive Ofsted rating
Pupils "build incredibly positive relationships with staff" at St Christopher School in Leigh, praised by Ofsted inspectors. The special-needs school, situated in Mountdale Gardens, bagged an overall "good" rating following a two-day inspection
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Basildon tractor plant employees suspend strikes to ballot on new pay offer
HUNDREDS of tractor plant employees in Basildon have suspended their 12 day strike half-way through to ballot on a new pay offer. More than 500 workers at the CNH Industrial tractor factory halted industrial action scheduled for 18, 19, 20, 25,
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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Numerous pets from around Essex are looking for their forever homes - could you help them out? Whether you want to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or hamster, someone always wants to find a new owner. There are several RSPCA branches in
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Southend seafront corner shop to sell alcohol as it promises strict security
A SEAFRONT convenience store insists it will have “appropriate security” when it starts selling alcohol after concerns were raised by a nearby pub. JK Drinks, at 50 Marine Parade, Southend applied for a licence to sell alcohol from 8am to 11pm
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'Trendy high street like Leigh and tranquil green spaces could transform Hadleigh'
CREATING a high street like “trendy Leigh” and developing tranquil green spaces have been suggested as ways to transform Hadleigh. Castle Point Council is looking to appoint consultants to undertake a £41,200 study on what Hadleigh town centre
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Unique sport coming to Basildon Sporting Village as plans for new courts revealed
A BASILDON sports facility could be set for a unique sport which is growing in popularity across the world. Padel tennis firm PadelStars has submitted an application to Basildon Council for the construction of four courts at Basildon Sporting Village
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Closure of beloved A127 pub described as ‘gut-punch’ to car and bike community
THE closure of the Dick Turpin pub has been described as a “gut-punch” to the car and bike community. The watering hole’s reputation as a meeting place for petrolheads and biker owes to its “prime” location just off the A127 in Wickford, allowing
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Basildon green belt could be transformed into 'travelling showpeople' plot
A PATCH of green belt in Basildon could be transformed into three plots for travelling show people. The land next to Burnt Mills Road, in Basildon, has had plans submitted for the trio of plots, with associated access, infrastructure and other
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NHS trust in Essex hands out nearly half a million in staff assault claim damages
ALMOST £500,000 has been paid out in staff assault claim damages by a mental health trust in Essex in the last five years, it has been revealed. The Essex Partnership University Trust, one of the highest in England for such payouts, has settled
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Restrictions preventing children 'going to school down the road’ reversed in u-turn
NEW restrictions preventing children from “going to the school down their road” have been reversed in a U-turn. Riverside Primary School in Ferry Road, Hullbridge, was placed in the same school catchment area as Rayleigh for the new school year
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Bid for new battery storage site in Basildon green belt farmland get green light
PLANS have been approved for a giant new battery storage site to be built in green belt farmland in Basildon. The proposals submitted by Anglo Renewables for Whites Farm had been refused by Basildon Council. The firm subsequently challenged