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Castle Point's Rebecca Harris makes history as she is made a Dame by the King
CASTLE Point’s Rebecca Harris has been made a Dame in the King’s Birthday Honours for her political and public service. Dame Rebecca has served as the Member of Parliament for Castle Point since 2010 and has received the distinguished honour for
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Former Blues boss Powell made an MBE in King’s Birthday Honours list
SOUTHEND United legend Chris Powell has been made an MBE in the King’s birthday honours list. Powell played 290 times for the Shrimpers at the start of a lengthy career which saw him make more than 700 appearances. The 54-year-old also won
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Missing Benfleet teen found following appeal by police
UPDATE: Anita Koshy has now been found Concerns grow after a 15-year-old girl has been reported missing in Benfleet. Anita Koshy was reported missing today as Essex Police are appealing for help to find her. She is described as Asian,
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Mums of Archie Battersbee and Isaac Kenevan launch 'hard-hitting' campaign video
The parents of two south Essex children believed to have died after taking part in dangerous “online challenges” have launched their new campaign with a hard-hitting video. Lisa Kenevan, mother of Isaac Kenevan from Basildon, and Hollie Dance,
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Council leader provides update on Fossetts Farm deal with more to come on Monday
SOUTHEND City Council leader Daniel Cowan has revealed he will not be able to provide an in-depth update on the Fossetts Farm deal until Monday morning. The council remain in talks with Citizen Housing over a deal which must happen if the consortium
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Peter Taylor assesses England's chances at Euro 2024
FORMER England boss Peter Taylor is confident the Three Lions can win the European Championships - despite his concerns about the defence. England kick off their campaign against Serbia on Sunday. And Taylor is certain Gareth Southgate's team
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Basildon Council chief executive announces he is stepping down after 7 years
The chief executive of Basildon Council has announced he is stepping down from the role after seven years. Scott Logan, who was appointed to the role in 2017 and joined Basildon Council in 2007, has announced his retirement. It follows a
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Named: Westcliff paedo who left victim 'living in constant fear' is found guilty
A VILE paedophile from Westcliff who left his victim "living in constant fear" has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences against a child. Daniel Carroll, 44 of Westbourne Grove, Westcliff, was found guilty of nine sexual offences after
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Southend Airport issues travel warning to holidaymakers ahead of flights today
easyJet passengers flying out from Southend this afternoon have been urged to allow plenty of time to reach the airport amid Greater Anglia disruption. Trains from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria have been cancelled today as a precautionary
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Psychedelic Movement promises to bring widespread 'cannabis cafes' to Southend
A CANDIDATE standing for election in Southend has promised to open widespread cannabis cafes, legalise psychedelic therapy and give every 18-year-old around the world a plane ticket, if he is elected. Jason Pilley, of the Psychedelic Movement party
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'I got a job at Wembley...after missing out on Taylor Swift concert tickets'
An Essex woman managed to book a job at Wembley Stadium on the day of Taylor Swift's concert - after missing out on tickets. Taylor Fossett, 31, tried several times to get tickets to Taylor Swift's highly sought-after Eras Tour but never succeeded
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Witness appeal issued after serious attack outside Tesco in south Essex
Detectives investigating a serious assault near a Tesco store in south Essex have issued an appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The assault took place in the area of Grange Parade, Billericay at around 3.20pm on Tuesday
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c2c ultra marathon sees more than 300 runners following track of a different kind
A TOUGH running challenge will be following a track of a different kind on Saturday. Local rail operator ,Trenitalia c2c, have confirmed more than 300 people will be at the start line for their first ever ultra marathon which sees those taking
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England legend and Inbetweeners star team up with Essex Police for Euros films
Big name stars have come together to ensure Essex football fans are coming home safely this year. Today, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership has launched its “Euros Football Friend” anti-drink drive campaign across the county, with the aim to lower
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Traffic building as A13 is closed in south Essex after 'motorcycle crash'
Traffic is queueing back to the M25 and surrounding roads after a crash on the A13 in south Essex. The major road closed eastbound between the A126 and the A1012, near Lakeside shopping centre and retail park. This is following a crash with
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'Such a shame' - Community reacts to beloved Dick Turpin pub closing down
ECHO readers have shared their sadness over the upcoming closure of the beloved Dick Turpin pub on the A127. Known as a gathering spot for bikers, the longstanding pub will close its doors forever on July 8. The establishment has felt severe
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Mystery solved as 'teens with metal detectors' dug 'danger to life' hole in Shoebury
A INVESTIGATION into a "danger to life" hole found on a beach in Shoebury discovers it was man-made by a group of teenagers. HM Coastguard Southend was called out to the beach at 4.40pm on Wednesday. They were responding to a report of a large
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'Severe delays' on QE2 Bridge after crash involving overturned car blocks two lanes
Motorists are facing 'severe delays' after an earlier crash saw an overturned car blocking two lanes on the QE2 Bridge. All lanes on the bridge are now open following the crash earlier, which saw an overturned car blocking two lanes and forcing
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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. There will be a mixture across the A12, Essex sections of the M25 and the Dartford Crossing. If you are set to be travelling along these
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Developer behind £100m flats scheme for Southend seafront goes into liquidation
THE developer behind a huge £100million seafront scheme which would have seen flats, cafes and bars created has gone into liquidation and the site put up for sale. Inner London Developments Ltd were behind the ambitious Marine Plaza scheme which
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'No need for yet another car park after collapse of £100m Marine Plaza scheme'
THE Mayor of Southend has said the seafront’s former gas works site could be freed up for housing if the Marine Plaza land becomes a car park. Ron Woodley said the gas works car park, which has previously been marked as a possible future residential
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Extra grass cutting staff drafted in to tackle ‘jungle’ across Southend borough
NEW staff have been drafted in to tackle the grass cutting needs across Southend amid concerns the city was being left looking like a “jungle.” Overgrown grass verges have been a cause of concern for residents, sparking calls for action to take
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Musicians call for 'something to be done' as Railway Hotel refurbishment stalls
INTEREST has been flooding in from people looking to bring the iconic Railway Hotel pub back to life – but bosses say no deal has been reached to resurrect it. The pub, in Clifftown Road, was arguably one of Southend’s best-known pubs but closed
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Canvey community 'left in limbo' as David Tudor remains suspended five years on
THE Canvey community is not able “to move on” as its rector remains suspended after five years despite being cleared by police of indecent assault allegations. The Rev Canon David Tudor was arrested in April 2019. The investigation dropped by police
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Investigation launched into 'danger to life' hole found on beach in Shoebury
AN investigation has been launched after a giant hole described as a “danger to life” appeared on Shoebury East Beach. HM Coastguard Southend was called out to the beach at 4.40pm on Wednesday. They were responding to a report of a large crater
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Gold Geese celebrates six years of supporting families battling childhood cancer
A CHILDREN’S cancer charity which has been a beacon of hope for dozens of south Essex families has shared their heart warming stories as it marks its sixth birthday. Gold Geese, a children’s charity, has helped more than 100 families since its
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Pupils are 'flourishing' at school in Basildon praised by Ofsted inspectors
PUPILS are flourishing at a school in Basildon which has been praised by inspectors for being “highly inclusive”. De La Salle School, in Ghyllgrove, continues to be a good school after an inspection by Ofsted on May 1 and 2. According to the