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'Robbie Williams at BST Hyde Park was a moving masterclass in entertainment'
Robbie Williams took to Hyde Park's stage like a comeback king and did not disappoint with a funny, gloriously celebratory and also deeply moving set. The Angels singers took us on a warts 'n' all tour of his life, including his split from Take
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Can you camp on UK beaches? These are the rules to follow
When the sun comes out, the idea of camping can be quite tempting but if you’re planning to set up camp on a beach, you’ll need to check the rules before doing so. UK beaches are great places to spend family time, have fun and relax plus, if you
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'I don't know anything' - Gavin and Stacey star still yet to see finale script
Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page has said she still hasn't seen the script for the show's finale. Gavin and Stacey began on BBC Three back in 2007, running for three series as well as two Christmas specials, the latest of which aired in 2019.
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Amazon workers in south Essex join historic protest in dispute over rights
AMAZON workers in south Essex joined an historic nationwide protest in a dispute over workers’ rights. Employees at the warehouse in Tilbury waved banners as they formed a picket line yesterday morning alongside workers in Dartford and London.
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Emergency services rush to Basildon crash after car is found on its side
A CAR flipped onto its side after smashing into a parked vehicle on a quiet residential road in Basildon. Shocked residents spotted the vehicle balancing precariously on its side on Saturday as emergency services filled the road, and police cordoned
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New boy Josh Walker pleased to join Southend United, at last!
JOSH Walker is pleased to have joined Southend United - six months after first becoming aware of the Shrimpers’ interest. The speedy striker has signed a two year deal after arriving on an undisclosed fee from Burton Albion. And the 26-year-old
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Vibrant DJs and live music coming to Southend Pier for second summer party
LIVE music and entertainment is set to fill Southend Pier as the landmark will host its second summer party of the year. Vibrant DJs and musicians will bring a lively atmosphere to the longest pleasure pier in the world during the two-day pier
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Blues complete double signing after embargo is removed
SOUTHEND United have signed defender Joe Gubbins and striker Josh Walker. Gubbins, who made 10 appearances on loan for Blues back in 2022, has signed a two year contract following his release from Queens Park Rangers while Walker has also signed
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Drivers set to face closures on major south Essex roundabout from tonight
DRIVERS are being warned of temporary closures set to be in place at Rayleigh Weir Roundabout from tonight. Overnight closures will be in place on the A127 at the major roundabout from 9pm this evening while Essex County Council carries out night
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All 17 destinations you can fly to from Southend Airport amid vision to expand
The new owners of Southend Airport have revealed lofty ambitions to expand its terminal and hit 10million passengers. Southend Airport is continuing to go from strength to strength after easyJet revealed earlier this year that its base will be
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Australian superstar Jason Donovan coming to the Cliffs in Rocky Horror Show tour
Australian superstar Jason Donovan is set to star in a legendary rock and roll musical as it stops at Cliffs Pavilion next year. Jason Donovan is making a much-anticipated revival of his role as Frank-N-Furter in Richard O’Brien’s famous musical
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Crackdown on term-time holidays sees Southend Council issue over £120k in fines
SOUTHEND Council issued more than £120,000 in fines to parents for unauthorised pupil absences during the last full school year, it has been revealed. An investigation has revealed a staggering 818 per cent increase in the number of fines in the
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Girls' athletics team comes fourth in national competition
An athletics team came fourth in the country after making the finals of a national tournament for the "first time in the school's history". The Westcliff High School for Girls Year 7 and 8 team competed at the Northwood Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent
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Arson investigation launched after fire at landmark former south Essex cinema
AN arson investigation has been launched after firefighters were called to a blaze at a once iconic south Essex cinema. Firefighters were called to the former State Cinema in Grays on Thursday after reports of a fire at 7.24pm. Once they arrived
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Family pay tribute to 'beautiful soul' after murder investigation launched in Essex
The family of a man who died after suffering serious injuries have paid tribute to a “beautiful and kind-hearted soul” after police launched a murder investigation. Police attended the scene at Willingale Road, Loughton, on Wednesday after a call
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Look inside golf store opening at south Essex retail park after £450k revamp
A POPULAR golf store is set to re-open after a £450,000 revamp with a guest appearance from a professional golfer. American Golf, the UK’s leading golf retailer, is opening its West Thurrock Retail Park store again after the major refurbishment
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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £50 at auction. The coin was minted without a
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The best all-inclusive UK holiday parks revealed from Potters to Butlins
All-inclusive Potters Resorts has been named the top UK holiday park, according to a survey by Which? Two of the UK's biggest holiday parks, Pontins and Butlin's scored in the bottom five of the list created through a survey of more than 1,700
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Shrimpers boss Maher in talks to bolster his squad
SOUTHEND United are working to bolster their squad after having their transfer embargo removed. Blues boss Kevin Maher had been unable to bolster his options due to restrictions in place due to a winding up petition issued by PG Site Services and
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South Essex Wildlife Hospital to open new charity shop at Lakeside Shopping Centre
An animal hospital which works tirelessly all year round is set to open up a new charity shop within a south Essex shopping centre. South Essex Wildlife Hospital, based in Orsett, has announced that it will open a new charity shop on level two,
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Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan spotted filming together in Essex
ESSEX star Denise Van Outen teamed up with her Big Breakfast co-star Johnny Vaughan as they were spotted filming in Mersea. The pair were seen filming on location in Mersea Island this weekend before enjoying a stop off at one of the island's
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Essex village named among Britain's best places to work from home
A village in Essex which is "said to be the most photographed village in England" has been named among Britain's best locations to work from home. Finchingfield was included alongside 19 other locations in a list from the Daily Mail, which analysed
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Cause of large blaze at Basildon industrial estate determined by Essex Fire
Essex Fire and Rescue Service has determined the cause of the large blaze at a Basildon industrial estate. Yesterday, at around 12:26pm, firefighters were called to Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, in Basildon. This was after reports of a large
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Motorists facing severe delays on major road in south Essex
Motorists are facing severe delays on a major road in south Essex this morning. There are long queues on the A130 Southbound towards Rayleigh Weir. Drivers report that they are sitting in standstill traffic, with queues building. At this
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LISTED: All the south Essex schools in Echo's photo special pull-out today
Schools across south Essex will be featuring in a 32-page school's out photo special in the Echo today (Tuesday). The photo supplement in Tuesday's paper (July 9) will feature photos of classes from more than 70 schools across Southend, Basildon
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'Bring our baby home' - Renewed plea to find dog who went missing in Hockley Woods
“HELP bring our baby home” is the desperate plea from a dog owner who refuses to give up hope one year on from the beloved pooch going missing. Lauren Staerck, from Benfleet, fears her three-year-old tan Patterdale Terrier may have been stolen
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Jamie Oliver offering £2k three-day 'culinary journey' at his Essex home
CELEBRITY chef Jamie Oliver is hosting a new three-day “culinary journey” at his 16th Century family home in Essex. ‘Jamie’s Ultimate Cooking Experience’ will be hosted by an ‘A-team’ of cookery school chefs and suppliers, and costs a whopping
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New golf bar boss aims to create 'thriving night-time hub' in Southend street
THE owner of a virtual golf bar is confident his businesses is helping fill “another piece of the puzzle” to help revive a Southend street. Bunker 19 opened its doors six weeks ago and joins a number of new businesses which are aiming to work
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£50k boost to see police clampdown on illegal drivers in 'hotspots' across Essex
A £50,000 cash injection will see Essex Police carry out a three-week clampdown on uninsured drivers in “hotspots” across the county. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau, which compensates the victims of crashes involving uninsured drivers, has donated
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Flahavan hoping for Blues' biggest save yet
FORMER Southend United goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan is desperate for the biggest save in the club’s history to be completed. The consortium headed up by Justin Rees are close to officially taking charge of the Shrimpers after months of extreme uncertainty