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Is a provisional licence valid voter ID for UK elections? What you need to know
In a matter of days, millions of Brits will be heading to the polling station for the General Election on Thursday, July 4. The election will see the British public cast their vote for what party should lead the next government for the next five
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The Killers are heading to the O2 Arena - Everything you need to know
This week mega American rock band The Killers will be wowing crowds of thousands at London's O2 Arena. The group best known for their hit Mr Brightside are heading to the London landmark as part of their 'Rebel Diamonds' world tour. The Killers
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Dartford Crossing tunnel closures for the first week in July
Tunnels at the Dartford Crossing are set to close every night during the first week in July, and we’ve provided all the details regarding the diversions and affected routes. The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex,
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Luxurious Southend seafront hotel named one of the most 'stylish' in the UK
A LUXURIOUS hotel in Southend is celebrating after being named as one of the “most stylish” in the UK in a prestigious list. The Roslin Beach Hotel, on Thorpe Esplanade, ranked 19th in The Times list of the most stylish hotels by the beach and
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Major south Essex roundabout set for 10 nights of closures - all the details
DRIVERS are being warned of temporary closures set to be in place at Rayleigh Weir Roundabout next week. Overnight closures will be in place on the A127 at the major roundabout from Monday while Essex County Council carries out night works.
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Consortium agree terms with Ron Martin to take over Blues
THE consortium are another step nearer completing their takeover of Southend United after agreeing terms with chairman Ron Martin, the Echo understands. Justin Rees, who heads up the group of businessmen, flew in from Australia at the start of
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Bring a taste of the Canaries to your garden with palm tree - and get one free
Bring a taste of the Canaries to your garden with a tropical palm tree. Canary Island Date Palms thrive in UK gardens with spectacular fan shaped foliage. We have teamed up with You Garden for a special buy one, get one free deal. Known
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Is a provisional licence valid voter ID for UK elections? What you need to know
In a matter of days, millions of Brits will be heading to the polling station for the General Election on Thursday, July 4. The election will see the British public cast their vote for what party should lead the next government for the next five
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Royal Mint releases new 50p coins to honour Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes
Royal Mint has released a range of new 50p coins to honour the Team GB athletes set to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The new 50p coins also pays tribute to the ParalympicsGB athletes who will be heading to Paris this year as well for
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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine
A lawyer has explained whether speed cameras in the UK have to be visible and also the circumstances surrounding challenging fines. Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system
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Escape the British winter for Spain and save £100pp on month long trip
FANCY escaping the British winter for some winter sun across the sea in Spain? We have teamed up with Just Go! to offer you a saving of £100pp when you book a no fly 29 day holiday taking in the beauty Spain. You will be able to enjoy almost
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Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped
UK households who receive six legacy benefits due to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning after thousands had their payments stopped. Figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) revealed more than 180,000
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Let's celebrate the class of 2024! Share your Year 11 prom photos
PROM season is here – complete with all the glitz and glamour and sparkle! Having spent the past few weeks sitting their GCSEs, 15- and 16-year-olds across south Essex are being given the chance to celebrate their time at school and attend Year
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Four people and dog rescued from stranded boat in estuary after engine failure
Four people and a dog have been rescued from a stranded boat in the middle of the estuary. The coastguard in Southend was called yesterday morning to reports of a vessel with engine failure drifting in the middle of the Thames Estuary off Thorpe
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Drugs line boss who hired children to run crack and heroin in Southend is jailed
A DEALER who employed children to sell crack cocaine and heroin for his drugs gang has been jailed for four years. An investigation into Liam Atkins, of Ashanti Close, Shoebury, found he had attempted to recruit a number of young people and two
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Attempted murder probe as knifepoint robbery suspects rammed off road in Basildon
An attempted murder probe has been launched after reports two knifepoint robbery suspects were rammed off a road in Basildon. Essex Police are appealing for information after four men have been arrested following a robbery and incident in Basildon
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'We now own Westgate' - Basildon Council buys shopping centre for £18.5million
Basildon Council has purchased a shopping area in its town centre for £18.5 million, with the leader of the authority planning on a huge arena for events. The council has taken over ownership of the Westgate Shopping Centre, off Fodderwick, Basildon
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Two miles of congestion as Dartford Tunnel is closed after two-car crash
PART of the Dartford Crossing is closed after a two-vehicle crash. The West Tunnel in Dartford is closed heading into Essex due to the crash with National Highways traffic officers and recovery on scene. The #A282 northbound #WestTunnel
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Stabbing and serious attack hours apart spark two police probes in south Essex
Essex Police has launched investigations into "two serious incidents" in south Essex after a stabbing and a serious attack just hours apart. Officers say they are looking into two serious incidents which took place within hours of each other in
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'It was surreal' - Red Arrows display team visit restaurant after 'mini airshow'
The pilots and engineers from the legendary Red Arrows visited a popular restaurant in Westcliff. The world-renowned display team roared into Southend over the weekend, drawing ecstatic crowds keen to spot the famous red-painted jets. Plane
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Ace Chris smashes 15-hour tennis fundraising bid for SECE Mind
ACE fundraiser Chris Phillips dug deep to smash his own tennis charity challenge on Saturday. The Echo sports reporter covered more than 76,000 steps while walking for more than 15 hours between all 16 clubs who play in the Leigh & Westcliff League
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Bosses of 'one of a kind' Ironworks have renewed hope for future after huge support
BOSSES at the Ironworks say they have renewed hope for the future of the community centre after “massive” support from residents. The “one of its kind” community hub faced threats of closure at the beginning of the year but managed to stay open
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Reform candidate in Southend dropped over racism claims days ahead of election
A SOUTHEND Reform candidate has been deselected days ahead of the General Election amid allegations of racism. The Reform Party has withdrawn its support for three of its candidates, including Leslie Lilley, who is standing as the parliamentary
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Tributes paid to Southend RNLI volunteer who dedicated decades of service
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “special” volunteer who dedicated decades of service to the RNLI in Southend. Colin Sedgwick MBE, who had been involved in more than 2,500 rescues, has sadly passed away at the age of 81. The former lifeboat manager
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Siporex estate residents 'living in limbo' as Basildon Council set to bulldoze homes
WORRIED residents on a Basildon estate are “living in limbo” as the council prepares to bulldoze their homes which were built with a potentially crumbling concrete. All 18 homes on the Knights Estate, in Lee Chapel North, are set to be demolished
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'Show must go on' - Eastwood scouts could miss summer camp after 'freak' accident
SCOUTS are in danger of missing out on their summer camp after a “freak accident” saw a car crash into their storage unit and left all their equipment inaccessible. The 1st/2nd Eastwood Scouts have claimed all their camping equipment is now “trapped
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Just ONE crane in country can bear the weight of Queensway bridge set for removal
ONLY one crane in the country is capable of bearing the weight of a bridge which was due to be removed last year, it has been revealed. The Queensway Bridge has been the scene of several tragedies, including the death of 19-year-old Chris Nota
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Stalled Queensway scheme could start within two years before £15m funding is lost
THE stalled £575million Queensway scheme could begin within the next two years as Southend Council looks to spend £15million of funding before it is lost. The Better Queensway scheme involves the complete regeneration of part of central Southend
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Plans submitted to transform Southend city centre building into large HMO
CONCERNS have been raised that plans to transform a building in the city centre into a large 15-bed HMO could contribute to anti-social behaviour. Plans have been submitted to Southend Council to convert 9-11 West Road, Southend – near the Last
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Mid and South Essex NHS Trust pays out £63 million in maternity negligence claims
SOUTH Essex hospitals have paid out a staggering £63million over botched births and maternity issues in the last five years, it has been revealed. The eye-watering sum has been revealed after the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust - which manages Basildon
