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Important talks over Blues' future to resume on Tuesday morning
IMPORTANT talks surrounding Southend United’s future are set to resume on Tuesday morning. The Echo revealed yesterday how consortium leader Justin Rees had flown in from Australia and Jason Brown, another key component in the group, has arrived
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Promotion hunting Billericay bag convincing victory
BILLERICAY maintained their push for promotion with a convincing 10 wicket win against Ilford. After bowling out the visitors for just 88, Billericay knocked off the required runs without losing a single wicket. And skipper Ross Poulton was
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A round up of the weekend's cricket as Hadleigh suffer narrow defeat
HADLEIGH & Thundersley suffered an agonising one run defeat against Wanstead & Snaresbrook in an entertaining Essex League Premier Division clash. Wanstead opted to bat first and scored 287/7 with Ethan Billy Corps (2/25) and Ethan Rogers (2/63
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Drivers warned new AI cameras 'can spy inside' cars
Drivers have been warned that new AI cameras, which are being trialled by a number of UK police forces, can 'spy inside' cars. The new cameras, which use artificial intelligence, are being used by ten police forces across the country and could
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Universal Credit claimants warned payments could be stopped if they gamble
Universal Credit claimants have been warned they could have their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments stopped if they gamble. Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital,
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King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for
Brits have been told to keep a close eye on their bank notes after a new King Charles III £10 note sold for £17,000 at auction. The charity auction event, held by Spink & Son on behalf of the Bank of England, featured 262 lots of new £10 notes
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Two injured and arrests made after fight at south Essex pub during England match
TERRIFIED families witnessed “chairs and tables” being thrown as a huge brawl broke out at a pub during England’s Euro 2024 clash with Slovakia. Police were called to the Inn on the Green pub, ion Mountnessing Road, Billericay, after reports of
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Grandmother of murder victim 'in tears' as Knife Angel is unveiled in Southend
THE grandmother of a murder victim broke down in tears as a huge Knife Angel was unveiled in Southend as a “poignant reminder” of the devastation caused by violent crime. The 27ft sculpture, made from more than 100,000 confiscated blades, was
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In the dock: 12 people in south Essex sentenced at magistrates' courts in June
From drink drivers to people failing to give information to police, these are 12 residents or visitors in south Essex who have been sentenced at magistrates' courts in June. Court reporting - what your newspaper can and can't report
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Police issue advice as car thieves target these Ford models across south Essex
TWO Ford models are being targeted by car thieves across south Essex with four stolen from Benfleet alone over the weekend. Recent information from Essex Police's stolen vehicle intelligence unit suggests late model Ford Puma and Kuga cars are
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'Evil' south Essex swim coach sexually abused boys claiming it would help performance
A swimming coach who subjected young boys to horrific sexual abuse under the pretence of improving their sporting performance has been jailed again. Michael Drew, who lived in Laindon when he was first jailed, was an elite swimming coach who worked
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Next opening newest store near Southend Airport within weeks - with 36 new jobs
A NEW Next store is preparing to open at the Southend Airport retail park in just a few weeks time, creating more than 30 new jobs. The fashion and home retailer has confirmed it will open at the retail park on July 31, replacing the former Oak
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Meet the Love Island bombshell who plays for south Essex rugby club
Love Island's Casa Amor line-up has been revealed after last night's episode - and one of the bombshell boys is a rugby player from Essex. Jake Spivey arrived on ITV's hit reality series during Sunday night's episode as he promised he's going to
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Four lucky Essex residents claim £100k prizes as Premium Bond winners announced
The big winners of this month's Premium Bonds draw have been revealed with four lucky Essex residents bagging the second highest prize. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the top Premium Bond winners for July 2024. Only
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In pictures: 13 more great shots of the iconic Red Arrows soaring into Southend
The legendary Red Arrows roared into Southend once again with crowds gathering to see the famous red-painted jets. Plane spotters were delighted as the Red Arrows landed at Southend Airport in formation yesterday, while they took part in the Folkestone
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All the latest from Southend United as crunch talks are held
11:48pm Thanks for the feedback and apologies couldn't bring you better news.
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Man arrested after four cars damaged in late-night Great Wakering crash
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after four cars were severely damaged in a late-night smash. Shocked residents in Great Wakering High Street were woken by a “loud bang” just before midnight on Sunday after a car veered into
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Firefighters face thick black smoke as they tackle blaze at Southend home
Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a home in Southend after reports of thick black smoke coming from the property. Essex Fire were called to Eastern Avenue, in Southend, just after 10pm last night to reports of a kitchen fire. On arrival
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'Check your change': The rare 50p sold for almost 1,000 times its face value
We are all being urged to check our change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for almost 1,000 times its face value at auction this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £490 on eBay. It is one of the Royal Mint’s rarest
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July Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 July winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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'Do not eat': Iceland issues warning to customers over 'health risk'
Iceland has issued a recall as customers have been warned not to eat a product which may be a possible health risk. The supermarket is recalling its Iceland 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags because they may contain crustaceans, fish, milk and molluscs
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Energy price cap falls today but £155 rise expected to take effect in October
A drop in the energy price cap has taken place today (Monday, July 1) but the relief is set to be temporary as it is expected to go up again in October. Regulator Ofgem's new price cap for England, Wales and Scotland came into force on Monday,
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Drivers warned new AI cameras 'can spy inside' cars
Drivers have been warned that new AI cameras, which are being trialled by a number of UK police forces, can 'spy inside' cars. The new cameras, which use artificial intelligence, are being used by ten police forces across the country and could
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Children 'stuck in mud with water up to their necks' rescued near Southend Pier
Three children, who were thought to have been stuck in mud with "water up to their necks", have been rescued near Southend Pier. HM Coastguard Southend said they were tasked to reports of three children stuck in mud at around 3:47pm yesterday afternoon
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Person suffers burn injuries after firefighters rush to south Essex pub blaze
A person has suffered burn injuries after firefighters rushed to a south Essex pub following reports of a blaze. Crews were called to a pub in High Road, Horndon on the Hill, after a fire broke out in the kitchen at 2.48pm. Upon arrival, firefighters
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General Election: Meet the Rayleigh and Wickford candidates seeking your vote
IN the final series of pieces, your Echo puts the parliamentary candidates vying for your votes under the spotlight. We’ve asked all those seeking for your vote in the General Election to answer the same set of questions to give our readers an
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Fears plan for new 5,000-seat arena could spell the end for Basildon's Towngate
FEARS have been raised Basildon’s Towngate Theatre could be lost if a new 5,000 seat arena is built on the Westgate Shopping Centre. Basildon Council's cabinet have voted in favour of purchasing the town centre shopping centre for £21.5million
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General Election: Meet the candidates in Castle Point vying for your vote
PARLIAMENTARY candidates across Castle Point have answered a series of questions from the Echo in a bid to win over voters in the lead-up to the General Election. By asking the questions, we hope you will not only get to know the policies and promises
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'Future way of living': plans for 299 parking spaces...at 557-flat block in Southend
PLANS for a huge tower block in Southend city centre include just 299 parking spaces...despite including more than 550 homes. If approved, Cromer Homes plan for the re-development of former HMRC office block Alexander House, in Victoria Avenue
