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Colchester Zoo to open its doors early for Zoo Pass holders - here's when
COLCHESTER Zoo is hosting a ‘Wake Up With’ event for Zoo Pass holders to see the zoo in a different light. Doors will open from 7.30am for an exciting and rare opportunity for Zoo Pass holders to see a variety of animals in the morning, and to
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New BBC show A Good Girl's Guide To Murder: Full cast list and how to watch
Bestselling worldwide hit book A Good Girl's Guide To Murder is finally hitting the screens with the BBC and Netflix airing a TV show based on the YA novels. The book series was written by Holly Jackson and fans have been waiting patiently for
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Pictures: Residents come together to mark Armed Forces Day across south Essex
CROWDS across south Essex came to pay their respects for this year’s Armed Forces Day. Saturday marked the annual event with residents and veterans coming to honour our heroes in Basildon, Southend and Canvey. Southend marked the day with a
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What does an Asian hornet look like? How they are different to UK native hornets
Although Asian hornets are not native to the UK, 2023 saw a record number of sightings and so far eight have been reported this year. The first confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet in mainland UK was in September 2016 in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
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Can someone use my driveway to turn around without permission?
Having off-road parking is something that many all across the country take for granted. However, many are protective of their driveway and become enraged when someone decides to use it to turn their car around without permission. If you're
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Search for missing teenager Jay Slater 'is over', say Tenerife police
Tenerife police have confirmed that the search for missing Lancashire teenager Jay Slater “is over”. The 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldtwistle went missing on June 17 while on holiday in Tenerife. He had set off on foot back
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Pictures: Spectacular Red Arrows soar into Southend for 'mini airshow'
THE iconic Red Arrows arrived at Southend airport this afternoon as part of a special event. The distinctive, red-painted hawk jets touched down safely yesterday afternoon. They arrived at the airport as part of Armed Forces Day, which celebrates
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Consortium duo fly in for key talks over Shrimpers deal
CONSORTIUM members Justin Rees and Jason Brown have flown back to England in a bid to quicken their takeover of Southend United. Rees will arrive from Australia on Monday morning while Brown has headed home from Hong Kong ahead of a hugely significant
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Three people including young child rescued after fire outside flats in Basildon
A YOUNG child was among three people rescued from a fast-spreading blaze after a pile of rubbish caught alight outside flats in Basildon. Fire crews from Rayleigh and Basildon were called to the incident in Witchards after reports that a fire was
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Police want to speak to this man in connection with Basildon burglary
Police have released an image of a man they want so speak to in connection with a residential burglary which happened in Markhams Chase, Basildon. Officers were called to an address in Markhams Chase in Basildon at around 1pm on 2 May following
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In memoriam: the two south Essex death notices in the Echo this week
The Echo has published 2 death notices this week. Every week, the Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain
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Historic 17th century house with modern charm listed for £1.2m in Rochford
A 17th century home which oozes historic character and charm has been listed on the market for £1.2 million, and this is what it has to offer. Nestled in the scenic setting of Stambridge Road, Stambridge, Rochford, this four-bedroom detached house
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Essex Police probe as man, 26, dies following serious crash
A man has died following a serious collision in Silver End, near Braintree this morning. Officers were called to Boars Tye Road shortly after 6:30am this morning June 29, following reports of a single vehicle collision. Sadly, a 26-year-old
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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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Call the Midwife favourite confirms their future on the show amid sudden exit
A fan-favourite star of Call the Midwife has revealed whether she will be back in the show for the latest series following her exit in series 13. Helen George has appeared on the BBC show as Nurse Trixie Franklin since it first started in 2012
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Royal Family's Balmoral to open to public with guided tours and afternoon tea
The public will get to see King Charles’ interior design tastes as Balmoral will be opening its doors. Visitors will be given an extensive tour of the Scottish estate for the first time in its history, allowing them to get a glimpse of royal family
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UK to be hit by second heatwave in a matter of days from Mediterranean airstream
The UK isn’t set to cool down any time soon as weather maps suggest that high temperatures will be back soon for a second heatwave. It comes as weather forecasters show a Mediterranean airstream making its way towards the UK sending boiling temperatures
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Police rush to Essex park after reports of man 'with knife' threatening children
A MAN was reportedly seen 'with a knife' threatening members of the public and children at a park in Essex. Officers including firearms officers were deployed to Church Langley playing fields in Harlow following reports of a man carrying a knife
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REVEALED: Basildon is named as one of biggest pothole hotspots in Essex
BASILDON has officially been named as one of the biggest pothole hotspots in Essex after the town racked up some of the highest highways claims in the county. New documents have revealed there were 2,585 claims made to Essex County Council for
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Five of the best picnic spots with picturesque views in south Essex
WITH summer finally setting in, there's nothing better than enjoying a nice picnic with your favourite food and soaking in the sun. Picnics have always been a popular choice in south Essex with the area offering plenty of stunning views and landscapes
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Old Shoebury Common shelter targeted by vandals set to be replaced in £50k scheme
AN OLD shelter which has become a magnet for vandalism is set to be demolished and replaced as part of a £50,000 scheme. Four wooden shelters in Shoebury Common have been targeted by vandals in recent years and Southend Council is carrying out
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Work poised to start on new flats at former car showroom in Southend
CONSTRUCTION work is posed to start on demolishing a former car showroom and building 33 new flats in its place. Developer Dove Jeffrey Homes is behind plans to raze the derelict and rundown former Yesteryear Classics car showroom on Sutton Road
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The closed south Essex restaurants missed by diners - chosen by you
From the countless memories made to mouth-watering aromas, some restaurants are more than just a place to eat. Over the years, many much-loved restaurants, which were once integral parts of the south Essex community, have closed their doors for
