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Ryanair warning as woman who booked to fly to Paris ends up in Alicante
Ryanair are warning holidaymakers to double check their boarding gates after a tourist boarded the wrong plane and woke up in Benidorm instead of Paris. Jem Maybank arrived at Leeds Bradford Airport at 5am ahead of a short city break to Paris.
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Blues goalkeeper looks set to join Premier League newcomers
DAVID Martin is set to join Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town from Southend United. The 38-year-old goalkeeper shone in a player coach role with the Shrimpers last season. But he now looks likely to move on after his contract expired at
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Warning for Blue Badge users 'as driver or passengers' given 10-week notice
UK Blue Badges drivers and passengers have been issued a 10-week warning. According to the government website, there is a current 12-week wait for applications to be processed. The permits last three years and are not renewed automatically.
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Former MasterChef competitor brings Michelin-star restaurant to Essex
A MICHELIN-star restaurant is making a 113-mile relocation cross-country to bring its "unique dining experience" to north Essex. Ben and Sophie Crittenden will be bringing their award-winning restaurant, Stark, from Broadstairs in Kent to East
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Ex Blues midfielder Jack Payne back in Essex after joining League Two side
FORMER Southend United midfielder Jack Payne is back in Essex after signing for Colchester United. Payne came through the youth ranks at Roots Hall before going on to score 17 games in 88 games for the first team. But the 29-year-old is now
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‘It’s amazing what they’re doing’ - Taylor's praise for consortium in Blues talks
SOUTHEND United legend Peter Taylor believes the consortium deserve immense praise for trying to keep the club alive. The group of business, which is headed up by Justin Rees, have pumped almost £4million into the Shrimpers despite having not officially
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Tonight’s £2m winning National Lottery numbers revealed - have you won?
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 01, 08, 42, 46, 50, 58. The Bonus Ball is 51. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £2 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 07, 13, 20, 22, 26. The Thunderball
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Time for some classical? Andrea Bocelli at BST Hyde Park: What you need to know
Legendary classical artist Andrea Bocelli is heading to American Express presents BST Hyde Park to welcome thousands of music fans this week. The annual concert series sees some of the biggest names in music on the Great Oak Stage in previous years
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People smuggler jailed over Essex lorry deaths to be deported without paying families
A ROMANIAN people smuggler jailed over the deaths of 39 people in a lorry trailer in south Essex will be deported without paying a penny to his victims’ families. Marius Mihai Draghici, 51, fled the UK after the Vietnamese nationals died in the
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All you need to know on tomorrow's elections including candidates in south Essex
RESIDENTS across south Essex will be heading to their nearest polling stations tomorrow to cast their votes in the 2024 General Election. Polling stations open tomorrow at 7am and will remain open until 10pm. To find your nearest polling station
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Large emergency service presence with 'specialist rescue units' seen in Basildon
A large emergency service presence has been spotted on a road in Basildon. Photos show several ambulances, fire engines, and specialist vehicles outside homes in Polsteads, Basildon. Incident - Several ambulances on the scene (Image: Newsquest
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Undercover operation exposes underage knife and substance sales in Southend
SHOPS were caught selling knives and dangerous corrosive substances to underage children during an undercover sting in Southend. A probe, led by Southend Council and Trading Standards, found three shops selling the restricted and potentially dangerous
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'Delays likely' as police on scene of two-car crash in Basildon road
An appeal has been launched by Essex Police following a crash involving two vehicles in Basildon. Essex Police were called to reports of a crash in Courtauld Road, at the junction with Repton Close, at around 10:20am this morning. Officers
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Dangerous child sex offender who 'bragged about being on the register' is jailed
A convicted child sex offender who bragged about being on the Sex Offenders Register has been jailed. Lewis Parker, 23 of Westcliff Avenue, Westcliff, appeared at Basildon Crown Court on Monday where he was sentenced to more than four years.
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Disappointment as popular Mulberry Fun Run is cancelled for 2024 - here's why
THE popular Mulberry Fun Run which sees hundreds of participants tackle the muddy banks of the Thames Estuary has been cancelled. The event, organised to raise cash for the Southend RNLI, allowed participants to walk, jog, or run a 3.5km route
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Basildon road partially blocked following crash 'involving van and car'
A road in Basildon is currently blocked following a crash "involving a car and van." A crash on Repton Close, just off Courtauld Road has partially blocked the road near the junction with the Burnt Mills Industrial Estate. Spillage from the
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'Happy' primary school in Westcliff continues to shine after Ofsted inspection
Pupils are "happy" in lessons and "enjoy" coming to a Westcliff school that has been highly praised by Ofsted. Earls Hall Primary School, in Carlton Avenue, Westcliff, maintains its "good" school status following an Ofsted inspection on June 5
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Severe delays near Southend Hospital after reports of ‘crash’
There are reports of severe delays near Southend Hospital after reports of a “crash”. According to these reports, the incident occurred on Prittlewell Chase, located outside Southend Hospital and opposite Chase High School. AA Traffic News
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Basildon schoolchildren visit First World War battlefields in poignant trip to France
A group of schoolchildren from Basildon have visited battlefields from the First World War in a poignant trip to France. Pupils in year 6, from Lee Chapel Primary School and Greensted Primary School, took part in a memorable and poignant five-day
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Owner whose beloved dog was 'torn apart' in violent Chalkwell attack continues fight
A DOG owner whose beloved pet was “torn apart” in a violent attack has revealed “he still sees the horrific incident in his mind every day”. Back in 2019, Michael Joannou watched on helplessly as his eight-year-old Bichon Frise, Mollie, fell victim
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New Basildon café offering unique organic food and drink has grand-opening
A NEW cafe promising to provide its own blend of top tier organic coffee has thrown open its doors to customers after holding a grand opening. Caffe Royal London, on the first floor of the Eastgate Shopping Centre, officially opened on Saturday
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Dozens of XL Bullies 'destroyed' in Essex since nationwide ban on the breed
DOZENS of XL Bullies have been “destroyed” and more than 70 seized since a nationwide ban on the breed was introduced, it has been revealed. A Freedom of Information request to Essex Police has revealed that 33 XL Bullies have been destroyed by
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How Benfleet mum went from cleaning tables to heading multi-million pound firm
AN inspiring mum has gone from cleaning and waiting tables just ten years ago to becoming CEO of a multi-million pound spirits empire in a true “rags to riches” story. Gina Duke, from Benfleet, went straight from school into her dad’s family business
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New bus route linking Southend Airport to Leigh being developed with £900K grant
A NEW bus route creating a link between Leigh and Southend Airport could be introduced thanks a huge grant from the Government. Southend Council has received its second and final instalment of a £900,000 grand to improve public transport for residents
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'End of an era' - Beloved Dick Turpin pub on the A127 is closed for business
FANS of a beloved A127 pub are mourning the “end of an era” after the Dick Turpin closed its doors for the final time. Concrete barriers have been placed around the 100-year-old pub this week after bosses at Greene King confirmed it would be shut
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Concerns as plans for seventh McDonald's restaurant in Basildon borough revealed
PLANS have been revealed for a new McDonald’s to open in Basildon... making it the seventh in the borough and sparking concerns over the impact on the health of residents. A letter has been sent to residents by the fast-food giant about emerging
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‘Such a loss’ - Sadness as Southend seafront restaurant will shut for good
A popular restaurant along Southend seafront will shut for good this week as the firm makes changes to the site. The Brewers Fayre, in Eastern Esplanade, has been a hit with residents for years but Whitbread, the firm managing the chain of restaurants
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Iconic Cliffs Pavilion celebrates 60 years of welcoming world big-name stars
THE Cliffs Pavilion is celebrating 60 years of welcoming world-class actors and big-name bands ahead of an £8million renovation project that will secure its future for years to come. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the Westcliff theatre opening
