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New wine-shop offering 300 varieties and quirky tasting sessions coming to Thorpe Bay
A NEW wine shop offering a selection of alcohol from around the world is set to open a second site after becoming a huge hit. Vino Vero is set to join the growing number of businesses in Thorpe Bay when it takes over the former Hair and Sons offices
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Southend to welcome Knife Angel sculpture in the fight against violence
THE arrival of the 27ft high Knife Angel in Southend will be a “poignant reminder” of the devastation caused by knife crime, and can help police make the city a “safe place”. The huge sculpture made from more than 100,000 confiscated blades will
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ALL lines disrupted on c2c network after electricity supply failure
All lines on the c2c network are disrupted this evening after a failure in the electricity supply. Train services running across the network may be cancelled, delayed or revised until 9pm after the failure of the electricity supply between Barking
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Pop-up Barbie outdoor cinema coming to south Essex park tomorrow
Barbie fans will be singing their hearts out as a pop-up outdoor cinema comes to Wickford tomorrow night. Moonbeamers is bringing its pop-up cinema to Memorial Park tomorrow with a screening of director Greta Gerwig's smash-hit film Barbie, starring
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£2billion theme park dubbed ‘UK Disneyland’ near south Essex up for sale
The company which owns a significant portion of the land designated for the multi-billion-pound Disneyland-rivalling London Resort project is on the market. Swanscombe Development LLP holds approximately 372 acres of the peninsula and about 39
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Police looking for man with Southend links in connection with recall to prison
Police are looking for a man with links to Southend in connection with a recall to prison. Officers want to speak to Joe Lamb, 38, who has connections to the Southend and Chelmsford areas. An Essex Police spokesman said: "We are looking for
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Tickets selling out fast as world-famous Oktoberfest returns to Southend
Tickets are selling fast for the highly-anticipated Oktoberfest as it returns to Southend after last year's sell-out tour. The celebration of beer, food, music and community is returning to Priory Park on October 17 and 19, with Saturday afternoon
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Blues boss Maher relishing start of pre-season training
SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher cannot wait to finally focus on football After another turbulent summer for the Shrimpers, the squad will begin pre-season training on Friday. And Maher is pleased to be getting his group of players back
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Named: Man charged with kidnap appears in court after south Essex 'incident'
A man has appeared in court to face a number of charges including kidnap after reports of an incident in south Essex. Police officers were called to reports of an incident in Grays where a man reported that he had been taken against his will on
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Former Blues defender joins National League newcomers
FORMER Southend United defender Louis Lomas has joined National League newcomers Braintree Town. Lomas joined the Shrimpers in July 2022 but made just 22 appearances before leaving Roots Hall back in February. READ MORE: Southend City Council
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DJs and cocktail bar to 'bring back glory days' of Southend Pier this weekend
A FESTIVAL atmosphere with live music, DJs and a cocktail bar is set to "bring back the glory days" of Southend Pier. A “Party on the Pier” is taking place on the world's longest pleasure pier this weekend with live entertainment planned from noon
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One person in England dies as a result of ongoing E.Coli outbreak
One person in England has died linked to the ongoing E.coli outbreak, the UK Health Security Agency has said. Last week, it was confirmed that at least 86 people have now been admitted to hospital as a result of an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce
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'Significant impact on care' at south Essex hospitals as five-day strike unfolds
The NHS across south Essex is warning patients of a significant impact on care as a five-day junior doctor strike unfolds amid the hottest week of the year so far. NHS bosses are urging the public to “use services carefully”, despite a yellow heat
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Three people taken to hospital after 'multi-vehicle crash' on major Essex road
THREE people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the A12. The A12 London-bound was closed between two junctions after reports of a crash near Colchester Jobserve Community Stadium. There have been delays from Junction
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McDonald's plans for new south Essex drive-thru and restaurant are decided on
THURROCK Council has thrown out plans for a new fast food drive-thru on a busy junction in Grays over road safety concerns. McDonald’s sought planning permission to demolish car showroom Brayley Mazda on Orsett Road, a main route to Grays town
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Urgent appeal as police 'worried about' south Essex girl last seen this morning
Police have issued an urgent appeal for the public's help to find a missing teenage girl last seen this morning. Paige Harrison is missing from Aveley and has not been seen since 8am this morning (Thursday, June 27). The 19-year-old is described
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All to know about ITV Douglas Is Cancelled - full cast starring Hugh Bonneville
Douglas Is Cancelled is a four-part comedy drama about “cancel culture”, set in the world of television news, featuring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan. The series follows "national treasure" news presenter Douglas Bellowes (Hugh Bonneville) who
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Drivers warned about private parking as 'watered down' code of conduct published
Drivers have been warned about parking in private car parks after parking companies introduced a “watered down” code of conduct. The AA said the set of rules created by the sector does not feature “desperately needed” measures such as a cap on
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Tesco revealed as the cheapest supermarket for wine - but there's a catch
The cheapest supermarket for branded wine has been revealed. Consumer watchdog Which? has analysed wine prices at major supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Waitrose and Sainsbury's and put together a list of the cheapest spots to purchase a bottles
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BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK
Did you know that the UK is in fact home to a tarantula? The purseweb spider. The purseweb spider is Britain’s only tarantula and a member of the family that contains these 'tropical giants'. Although the word 'tarantula' still strikes fear
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How to get your garden summer-ready and save money with Brewers
Looking to get your garden ship-shape to make the most of the warm weather, but don’t want to break the bank to do it? We’ve got some good news! We’ve teamed up with Brewers to offer you the chance to save money on your first and second purchases
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Thundersley artist's coin-sized paintings chosen for top miniature exhibition
An artist from Thundersley who replicates popular paintings and landmarks on coins has had her work selected to feature at the "finest" miniature exhibition. Yvonne Jack, 48, started her unique art of painting on old coins in March 2022. The
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Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin
Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for an unexpected bonus payment from HMRC. Compensation is being sent to thousands of benefit recipients following a delay in Child Benefit payments earlier this month.
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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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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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'I could've lost my toes': Thorpe Bay greengrocer loses third of foot after tiny cut
Jay Barrell never expected a tiny cut could leave him facing three rounds of surgery to remove a third of his foot after contracting an aggressive infection. ***WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE*** The owner of Broadway Fruits, on Thorpe Broadway, has
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'Hero' - Touching tributes pour in for charming and witty south Essex historian
TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a charming, witty and beloved historian known to many as the “pope” of Daws Heath. Bob Delderfield, 83, passed away on June 18 after a short illness to the shock of friends and relatives. Bob was known across
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Basildon Council could spend more than £20m buying up Westgate Shopping Centre
MORE than £20million could be spent by Basildon Council buying up a shopping centre ahead of plans to transform it into an arena, a hotel, or homes. Basildon Council’s cabinet is set to meet tonight to vote on the acquisition of the Westgate Shopping
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Special school in south Essex begins construction for major expansion
CONSTRUCTION is under way on a new two-storey school extension to help meet the soaring demand for special needs places in south Essex. Castledon School, in Bromfords Drive, Wickford, has started work to create 11 new classrooms including three
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Plans for 47 homes on Benfleet green belt rejected by Castle Point Council
PLANS to build dozens of homes on green belt land in Benfleet have been unanimously rejected after 168 objections were received from residents. Castle Point Council rejected Foxberry Developments’ plans to build 47 homes on land next to Chase Mews
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Illegal oyster pickers spotted in Leigh sparking urgent health warning
ILLEGAL oyster pickers were spotted in Leigh sparking an urgent health warning amid fears Southend Council’s environmental officers are “being overwhelmed”. Leigh fisherman Paul Gilson has raised concerns that there has been a rise in illegal oyster
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Head who shaped thousands of lives at Southend school to step down after 17 years
A HEADTEACHER who shaped the lives of almost 5,000 pupils at one of Southend’s grammar schools has announced he is standing down after 17 years. Dr Robin Bevan is leaving Southend High School for Boys at the end of this term and has revealed he