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What time are builders allowed to make loud noise in a residential area?
Are builders making too much noise? You might be able to do something about it. As the weather gets warmer, you can expect to see builders working interrupted by rain or poor weather. And we know that builders prefer to start working fairly
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Blackwall Tunnel to be part shut for two weekends this summer
The Blackwall Tunnel will be shut southbound for two weekends this summer. Transport for London (TfL) has said that the closures will allow for a new road configuration to support the new Silvertown Tunnel. Road resurfacing and safety barrier
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Martin Lewis sends urgent passport warning to all UK tourists
Martin Lewis has warned a passport rule could see British holidaymakers SENT HOME from airports. The BBC Sounds podcast host appeared on ITV This Morning opposite Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on Tuesday (July 2) where he discussed the problem.
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Tonight’s £15m winning National Lottery numbers revealed - have you won?
National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for Saturday July 6 2024 have been drawn. They are: 11, 18, 24, 37, 47, 59. The Bonus Ball is 13. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £15 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers
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Tonight’s winning £15m National Lottery numbers revealed - have you won?
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 37, 47, 59, 11, 18, 24. The bonus ball is 13. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £15 million. The National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers for Saturday, July 6 2024, are: 7, 8, 35,
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Woman in her 60s dies at scene of two-car crash on Essex motorway
A woman in her 60s died at the scene of a serious two-car crash on the M11, police have confirmed. Officers were called to the scene at junction 7A, near Harlow, shortly before 12.55pm yesterday. The fatal crash involved two vehicles and police
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Who is James McMurdock? Meet Reform's new South Basildon and East Thurrock MP
Nigel Farage has visited Corringham today to meet up with Reform UK's fifth MP. The Reform leader is in the town today to watch Thurrock Community Football Club's inaugural match alongside South Basildon and East Thurrock’s new Reform MP James
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Knifepoint robbery probe sees man charged after south Essex corner shop incident
A MAN has been charged after police were called to a knifepoint robbery at a shop in Rochford Police were called at around 6.50pm on Sunday (June 30) with reports of a robbery at a convenience store in West Street. It was reported one suspect
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Nigel Farage arrives in south Essex to meet up with South Basildon’s new Reform MP
NIGEL Farage has arrived in Corringham to watch a football club’s first match with South Basildon’s new Reform MP. The Reform leader is in Corringham today to meet up with South Basildon and East Thurrock’s new Reform MP James McMurdock. McMurdock
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New seafood restaurant opens its doors on Essex seafront
A NEW restaurant has been opened in the Clacton Pavilion complex. Salts by the Sea is a new eatery serving all sorts of seafood from its seasonal menu and ten daily specials. It will be open from Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm until late.
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Commuters can now stay connected while travelling through Elizabeth line tunnels
Commuters on the Elizabeth line will now get 4G and 5G mobile coverage while travelling through the tunnels. This coverage has been introduced within the tunnels from the Royal Oak portal, west of Paddington, to Liverpool Street station, covering
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Some of the best places to get an ice cream in Southend as July heatwave predicted
As a July heatwave looms over Southend, visitors will be seeking the perfect way to cool down. What better way to beat the heat than with a delicious ice cream? From classic cones to extravagant sundaes, Southend boasts some of the best ice
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Five places in Essex where you could have a chance of spotting seals
Our coastline is home to lots of wildlife - inlcuding dozens of seals. Britain is home to around 40 per cent of the world’s seal population of grey seals and you may spot one around the Essex coastline. Common seals, which are the smaller
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Council set to decide on plans for 750 new homes on south Essex airfield
THURROCK councillors are set to decide on a plan for 750 new homes on green belt. Planning officers have recommended refusal of the homes along with a medical facility and retail and commercial units on Thurrock Airfield at Kings Farm, Parkers
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Meet the adorable pups of the week at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of new homes
Here are the four adorable pups of the week at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of loving forever homes. Rocky, a German Shepherd Rocky (Image: Dogs Trust Essex (Basildon)) Rocky is a bouncy three-year-old German Shepherd ready to find his forever
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'Huge privilege'- Anna Firth thanks residents after losing Southend seat to Labour
A FORMER Conservative MP has thanked residents for the “opportunity to serve” and congratulated Labour on their historic win in Southend. Anna Firth, who won Southend West and Leigh in a 2022 by-election triggered following the devastating murder
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REVEALED: Southend sites earmarked for development in bid to cut housing wait list
THE council has unveiled sites earmarked for development or sale in a bid to cut its 1,213 housing waiting list. The former futures college [pictured above] in Southchurch Boulevard, Southend will provide 56 homes – a mix of six one-bed, 13 two-bed
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Expert shares hacks to stop rats and mice getting into your home from £2.09
With rats and mice looking to add to their stockpile of food and make nests ready for the winter, you might spot some trying to settle in your home or garden. Rodent infestations can become a nightmare for homeowners but rats and mice can be kept
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Channel 5's new drama The Night Caller: Full cast list and how to watch
Channel 5's new drama The Night Caller has a star-packed cast including Robert Glenister and Sean Pertwee. The show follows former science teacher, Tony Conroy, who now works as a taxi driver on the night shift in Liverpool. Spending the night
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Time to test your IQ! Take this pub quiz to find out your score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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'My favourite Aussie chocolate' - Brits thrilled as Cadbury chocolate returns to B&M
A Cadbury chocolate bar Brits have labelled their "favourite Aussie chocolate" has returned to B&M stores across the UK much to the delight of shoppers. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost
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Mixed weather expected for Southend and Basildon ahead of 'heatwave'
Residents of Southend and Basildon can expect to see varied weather conditions this weekend, according to forecasts from the Met Office. Despite earlier hopes for a July heatwave, the Met Office forecast indicates that south Essex will experience
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'Stark' warning to elderly drivers as car insurance soars by up to an extra £600
A 'stark' warning has been issued to elderly drivers as car insurance prices rise by an extra £600. New research has revealed that people aged between 65 and 79 have seen a steep increase in premiums at 26%, and those aged 80 experienced a rise
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'I am excited' - Former headteacher elected as Kursaal councillor in by-election
A FORMER headteacher has been elected as the new Kursaal ward councillor after securing almost 50 per cent of the votes at a by-election. Chris Webster has become the newest member of Southend Council after coming out on top at Thursday’s by-election
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Council reveals plan to tackle 'mounds of rubbish built up' on Basildon streets
AN initiative to rapidly clear the "mounds of rubbish that have built up on the streets" after a controversial waste-collection rollout has been revealed. The new Labour administration will launch a mobile waste-collection service known as ‘Crunch
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Lovingly restored 1937 fire truck set to hit streets of Southend this summer
A COUPLE who have lovingly restored a 1937 fire engine are preparing for their piece of history to finally hit the streets of Southend this summer. Mason, 55, and Karen West, 47, have spent more than three years trying to restore the old fire
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£12million plan for eco-homes on former Southend cattery next to A127 revealed
THIRTY eco-homes are set to be built on the site of a former cattery close to the A127 in Westcliff as part of a £12million scheme, it has been revealed. Southend Council is preparing to transform the site as part of its eco-homes scheme that will
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New Labour councillor vows to 'help Basildon exit county council' after by-election
A newly-elected councillor has vowed to “initiate the process for Basildon to exit from Essex County Council” after winning a by-election. Emma Callaghan has been elected as the new councillor for Pitsea at Essex County Council after Thursday’s
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Meet south Essex’s new Members of Parliament after sweeping change
FIVE new Members of Parliament have been selected across south Essex after the General Election saw sweeping change across the region. In a series of tightly fought battles, three new Labour MPs, one new Tory, and a Reform UK candidate have been
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Stunning £1.75 million bungalow with swimming pool on the market in Billericay
A £1.75 million bungalow with a swimming pool and gym has been put up for sale in Billericay, and this is what it has to offer. This impressive property, located on a private road in De Beauvoir Chase, Downham, in Billericay, features four bedrooms
