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Tonight’s winning Euromillions numbers drawn - have you won?
Tonight’s National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 10, 16, 18, 22, 35. The Lucky Stars are: 01, 10. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £14 million. Millionaire Maker Selection – one UK millionaire has been created: MNLR02115
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Family puts ‘majestic’ Essex abbey estate on the market for more than £5m
AN historic abbey in Essex has been put on the market for a seven-figure sum after being privately owned for more than eight decades. The Beeleigh Abbey estate, located one mile from Maldon, is up for sale for more than £5m, after being privately
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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) might pay people £737 a month if they suffer from certain mental health conditions. Over 1.3 million people across Britain were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for psychiatric disorders by
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TV star Ross Kemp joins Labour candidate on the campaign trail in Southend
A well-known English actor joined Labour's Southend East and Rochford candidate door-knocking around the city. Ross Kemp, best known for his role as Grant Mitchell in EastEnders and his TV documentaries filming with dangerous gangs, joined Southend
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Sneak peek: Look inside new Wendy's in Southend High Street ahead of opening
SOUTHEND’S new Wendy’s is preparing to throw open its doors to customers with the team "raring to go" ahead of next week’s grand opening. The American fast food giant will be bringing their famous burgers to Southend High Street next Friday and
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Dartford Crossing tunnels to CLOSE for maintenance works this weekend
The tunnels at the Dartford Crossing are set to close every night this weekend, and we’ve provided all the details regarding the diversions and affected routes. The east tunnel will be closed to traffic tonight (June 28) and Sunday night, while
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Banks post updates on issues as Barclays and Nationwide clients face pay delays
It has been a chaotic morning for major banks including HSBC, Nationwide and Virgin Money after issues with mobile banking apps and delays in salary payments. Thousands of account holders with the three major banks have reported issues this morning
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Drivers warned of new 'mandatory' speed limiters being fitted on cars this month
Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws this month. A shift in EU driving rules will see the implementation of the speed limiters, and it has the potential to impact
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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) might pay people £737 a month if they suffer from certain mental health conditions. Over 1.3 million people across Britain were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for psychiatric disorders by
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'It's a farce!' - Son storms out of court over mum's 'avoidable' death in fire
A grieving son stormed out of a court hearing on Friday (June 28) after again being refused a jury inquest into his mum’s death. Gary Parkin shouted, “It’s a farce! It’s a farce!” after Ian Wade, assistant coroner for east London, indicated his
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Gas replacement works set to shut off south Essex road for 92 days
GAS replacement works are set to shut off a residential road on Canvey for a whopping 92 days. Cadent will be carrying out the works in Urmond Road from Monday and, for the safety of the public and workforce, a closure is schedule to be in place
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Crunch talks between consortium and Blues chairman continue
THE consortium keen to take charge of Southend United remain in crunch talks with chairman Ron Martin. But, as things stands, no positive outcome is expected to be reached today and discussions will continue over the weekend. The group of businessmen
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Pictured: south Essex man and woman who left a child with life-threatening injuries
Two people face years in prison for their actions after a child was subjected to a campaign of physical abuse and suffered life-threatening injuries. Vicky Hoad, 30, and Tyler Williams, 28, both of Brentwood, previously denied causing or allowing
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General Election: Meet the South Basildon and East Thurrock candidates
IN the second of a series of pieces, your Echo puts the parliamentary candidates vying for your votes under the spotlight. We’ve invited all those seeking for your vote in the General Election on July 4 to answer the same set of questions to help
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The timings as legendary Red Arrows set to roar into Southend this weekend
The legendary Red Arrows are expected to touch down at Southend Airport this weekend as they take part in an Armed Forces Day display. The RAF display team and their distinctive red-painted Hawk jets are scheduled to land at Southend at 2.41pm
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'Overbearing' extension built 19ins too high at Eastwood home faces the chop
AN EXTENSION built just 19 inches too high may have to be torn down because it blocks the sunlight from a neighbour’s kitchen. Following a visit to the home, in the Gables, Eastwood, ward councillors raised major concerns the extension - 0.5 metres
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Bosses at Southend seafront restaurant ordered to tear down 'unauthorised' signs
BOSSES at a Southend seafront restaurant have been given two months to tear down a sign installed without planning permission. Southend Council is continuing its clampdown on unauthorised signs and has approved enforcement action against Deshi
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Tragedy of 'loving' young man who died in off-road bike crash on Canvey road
A MAN who died in a crash on Canvey was riding an off-road bike which should not have been on the road, police officers have testified. Lenny Emberson, 22, was test driving the Honda motorbike on April 4, 2022, when it collided with a silver Peugeot
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Face of prolific Southend shoplifter banned from ALL Co-op and BP stores in Essex
A PROLIFIC shoplifter who stole more than £1,800 worth of items has been banned from all Co-op stores and BP garages in Essex. Lloyd Miller, 33, of no fixed address, carried out 25 thefts from a number of stores in Westcliff, Hockley, Benfleet
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Friends' pride as Basildon business is named one of the fastest growing in UK
HARD-work and dedication has taken a start-up business launched by two friends from humble beginnings to being named as one of the fastest growing companies in the UK. Prep Kitchen has been named in the Sunday Times 100 list as one of the fastest
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Pilot killed in plane crash in Essex was 'not told' about foggy conditions
A PILOT who died in a plane crash in Essex was 'not told' about foggy conditions which were ‘incompatible’ with the aircraft and “beyond the pilot’s experience and capabilities”, an investigation has found. Emergency services were called to a field
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First Dates star Fred Sirieix joins BBC presenting line-up for Paris Olympics
First Dates star Fred Sirieix will join the BBC's presenting line-up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant, whose daughter, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is competing as a diver for Team GB, will
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Extremely rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction
An extremely rare banknote has sold for £32,000 after being expected to fetch more than £24,000. The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855 and was one of the key lots in an auction of British and Irish
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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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MasterChef finalist from Basildon on 'unbelievable journey' since the show
A CHEF has revealed how becoming a finalist on hit show MasterChef has given him the confidence to quit his day job and pursue his dreams. Anurag Aggarwal, from Langdon Hills, appeared on MasterChef UK last year and made it all the way to finals
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Sixth form in south Essex stops new admissions due to 'insufficient teaching staff'
A SIXTH-FORM has "paused" admissions and no new pupils will be allowed to join in September because the school has struggled to recruit “sufficient high calibre” teachers. The Ortu Sixth-Form Centre, at Gable Hall School, in Corringham, was expected
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'No safety net' - Much-loved Westcliff toy shop boss on impact of shoplifting
PICTURE the scene: You run a thriving business in the heart of the community offering great service to your customers. And then shoplifters strike. They walk in, pocket some of the items on your shelves and do a runner. It’s all too common
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General Election: Meet the Basildon and Billericay candidates seeking your vote
IN the first of a series of pieces, your Echo puts the parliamentary candidates vying for your votes under the spotlight. We’ve invited all those seeking for your vote in the General Election on July 4 to answer a series of questions to help our
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General Election: Meet the Southend East and Rochford candidates vying for your votes
IN the first of a series of pieces, your Echo puts the parliamentary candidates vying for your votes under the spotlight We’ve invited all those seeking for your vote in the General Election on July 4 to answer a series of questions to help our
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General Election: Meet the Southend West and Leigh candidates vying for your vote
IN the second of a series of pieces, your Echo puts the parliamentary candidates vying for your votes under the spotlight. We’ve invited all those seeking for your vote in the General Election on July 4 to answer the same set of questions to help
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Call for 'dangerous' Leigh woodland to be closed off after series of trees fall
A “DANGEROUS” stretch of woodland in Leigh should be closed off to the public after a series of trees fell, a councillor has claimed. Belfairs Independent councillor Stephen Aylen claims the “Poorman’s Wood” area near Belfairs Park is a danger
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Work to start on new flats on small plot of land in Basildon town centre
WORK on a block of flats on a small plot of grass near Basildon’s former Toys R Us looks set to begin. Plans by Foxtone Estates were approved back in May 2023 to build a part three and part four-storey block of nine flats, as well as a shop on
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Philanthropist Sir Jack Petchey CBE dies aged 98
Sir Jack Petchey CBE has died at his Wapping home aged 98 today (June 27). Sir Jack has made a name for himself across east London and beyond after leading a charity dedicated to supporting youth projects in London and Essex. The Jack Petchey
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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.