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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Can handheld speed cameras pull you over? How they are used by the police
There are many kinds of speed cameras used in the UK, but some are more common than others. This includes the likes of fixed speed cameras, new two-way speed cameras and mobile speed cameras. In general, mobile speed cameras are used by local
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Do speed cameras have to be painted yellow and must they be visible?
Speed cameras record a vehicle’s speed by using detectors on the road or radar technology, depending on the type of camera. There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK's road network, and in 2022 they resulted in the prosecution of 245,043
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Care home in Hadleigh listed for £1.2m branded as 'prime development opportunity'
A care home marked as a "prime development opportunity" has been listed on the market in Hadleigh for £1.2 million. The property, Abbeyfield House, is located at Chapel Lane in Hadleigh, Essex and boasts 14 bedrooms and four bathrooms. Currently
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Basildon Tories leader 'will hold new MP to account' over selection process promises
The leader of the Basildon Conservatives insists he will hold a new south Essex MP to account over promises he made to “deal with” the selection process which caused uproar with the local party. It comes after the new MP stepped down as national
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Radio legend and Eastwood schoolboy Steve Wright's cause of death confirmed
Former Eastwood schoolboy and Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright died from a ruptured ulcer in his stomach, according to his death certificate. Veteran BBC radio broadcaster Wright, one of the most familiar voices on the airwaves in the UK, died at the age
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UPDATE: Missing man last seen on Southend seafront is found
Police have thanked members of the public for their help after a missing Southend man was found. An urgent appeal had been issued to find the man after he had last been seen on Southend seafront this afternoon. Anyone who had seen him was urged
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Drivers urged to find an alternative route after serious Harlow crash
ESSEX Police are currently on the scene of a serious collision in Harlow involving a motorbike and a car. Officers were called to the Clock Tower roundabout at around 2:30pm today following a collision involving a motorbike and a car. Officers
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Road closed: Police on scene of serious crash at Essex roundabout
Police are on the scene of a serious crash involving a motorbike and a car in Essex. Officers were called to the Clock Tower roundabout in Harlow at around 2.30pm today following the incident and remain on the scene. The A414 is partially closed
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Incredible uncovered pictures show Dame Helen Mirren living in Leigh aged 23
We’ve uncovered these long lost photos of a huge Hollywood star. It won’t take you long to figure out who the blonde bombshell is, pictured in the modest living room of her Leigh home back in 1968. It was two days before Christmas in 1968 when
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Here is why drivers are still paying the Dartford Crossing charge
It's a question commonly heard if you're chatting with motorists in Essex or Dartford; Why are we still paying the Dartford Crossing toll? The Dartford Crossing consists of two tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II bridge connecting London and Kent
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Appeal lodged after controversial bid to transform Leigh site into flats refused
AN appeal has been lodged after controversial plans to demolish a home for four new flats were refused a second time. The appeal has been made to the Secretary of State after plans to demolish the building at Redcliff Drive, Leigh, for a new three-storey
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Photos show power cables down as major south Essex road CLOSED after 'crash'
PHOTOS show cables hanging across a major south Essex road after reports a "crash" knocked a telegraph pole over. Runwell Road is closed in both directions between Church End Lane and Browns Avenue - near the popular Quart Pot pub in Runwell.
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Arrest made after man was 'seen with air rifle' in south Essex street
An arrest has been made after a man was "seen with an air rifle" on a street in South Essex. Essex Police responded to a call at Lower Southend Road in Wickford at around 11pm on Saturday. This was in response to reports of a man sighted with
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Worker who stole 'vital' laptops from Essex hospital during pandemic is jailed
A HOSPITAL contractor who helped himself to "vital" laptops ordered for an Essex hospital during the Covid pandemic has been jailed for 15 months. Francisco Maya, 37, was working at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow during May and June
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Major south Essex road CLOSED after 'crash' brought down power cables
A MAJOR road in south Essex has been closed off after a crash has brought power cables down. Runwell Road is shut in both directions between Church End Lane and Browns Avenue, near the popular Quart Pot pub in Runwell. This is following a crash
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Teen who drove over man in queue-jumping row at Essex McDonald's drive-thru is jailed
A TEENAGER who drove over a man after a queue-jumping row at a McDonald's drive-thru in Essex has been jailed. Martin Moran was 16 at the time of the incident when he drove in front of a car at the drive-thru in Harlow's Oaks Retail Park shortly
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Traffic 'very slow' as A127 partially blocked after 'crash' in south Essex
A MAJOR south Essex road is partially blocked after reports of a crash. Traffic is "very slow" on the A127 London-bound at West Mayne in Dunton, according to AA traffic planner. An Essex Police spokesman said: "We are currently on scene of
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UKHSA issues update on new variant after small spike in Covid cases recorded
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an update on the latest Covid-19 variant after a small spike in cases was recorded. The new FLiRT variant, KP.3, has been identified in "small numbers" across the UK so far this summer. The UKHSA
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How much council tax discount does a single person get? Who has to pay
In the UK, council tax is used to help support and fund local authorities seeing thousands of households pay varying amounts over the course of ten months every year. The amount a household pays depends on the estimated value of a property and
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Heartfelt tributes paid to 'true hero' Aimee after fight against brain tumour
HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a “true hero” who has passed away at just 35-years-old after being diagnosed with a severe brain tumour. Aimee Tanner, from Rayleigh, was given the devastating news at the end of last year that she had just
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Thousands warned they are missing out on nearly £4,000 DWP cost of living boost
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging everyone to check if they may be eligible for cost of living support worth nearly £4,000 a year. The DWP is urging people to check their eligibility for Pension Credit. Pension Credit
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'Delays likely' as 5 roadworks start across Southend next week - when and where
Drivers are warned of "delays likely" on or around busy roads across the Southend borough next week as five roadworks start. Here are all the works starting next week with "delays likely", according to traffic management site one.network: A127
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In the dock: 20 south Essex people at magistrates' courts in recent weeks
From fare dodgers to speeding drivers, these are 20 residents or visitors in south Essex who have been hit with fines at magistrates' courts in recent weeks. >>> Court reporting - what your newspaper can and can't report A SPEEDING
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Do speed cameras work at night? How they work and what you need to know
Drivers are always cautious of speed limits and speed cameras during the daytime, but at night time, it can be easy to forget. Although there are signs pointing out speed cameras along dark night routes, when the roads are less busy it can be easy
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Pub chain offering free pints for England Euros Semi-Final on one condition
A pub chain will be offering a free pint to customers during England's Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday (July 10), but only if a certain event happens. Customers will be able to redeem a free pint at Greene King pubs once
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Drivers warned full weekend closure on M25 will cause 10-mile diversion
The M25 is set to close again this weekend and cause a 10-mile diversion. It’ll be the third of five full weekend closures this year and will see a gyratory bridge installed south of the junction 10 roundabout, as work is carried out to improve
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New Basildon and Billericay MP, Richard Holden, resigns as Tory party chairman
The new Basildon and Billericay MP, Richard Holden, has resigned as Tory party chairman, describing the post as the "greatest honour" of his life. Richard Holden, Conservative MP for Basildon and Billericay, has penned a resignation letter to Rishi
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Blues legend Powell hopes for positive future after uncertain period
SOUTHEND United legend Chris Powell insists things should have been allowed to get so bad for Blues. Powell made 290 appearances for the Shrimpers at the start of his illustrious career before returning for a 13 month spell as manager in January
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Gubbins aiming high after returning to the Shrimpers
JOE Gubbins is setting his sights high on his return to Southend United. The 22-year-old defender, who made 10 appearances while on loan with the Shrimpers in 2022, is back with the National League club on a permanent basis. And, after signing
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Couple and dog escape blaze as smoke engulfs Southend flat
A couple and a dog fled their Southend flat as an incense stick caused a fire in their home. Crews were called to Lonsdale Road, Southend, at 1.08pm yesterday following reports that a ground floor flat was heavily smoke logged. Firefighters
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Echo readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months
Southend and Basildon Echo readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or more than 40 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best
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Step back in time with a trip to Lytham's 1940s Wartime Weekend (and save £40)
Fancy a trip filled with nostalgia and wartime history? Look no further than Lytham's 1940s Wartime Weekend. We've teamed up with Just Go! to offer you £40 off the trip later this summer. This annual event transports you back to a bygone
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New Channel 4 show to follow Brits as they attempt a refugees journey to UK
Channel 4 is to broadcast a new social experimental series that follows a group of opinionated Brits attempting the “perilous” journey refugees and migrants make to the UK. The four-part series is billed as taking an “unflinching look at the truth
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'Ooh, baby, ooh' Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park: Everything you need to know
Global icon Stevie Nicks 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 perform on the Great Oak Stage with the likes of Taylor
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Everything you need to know about the upcoming Blackwall Tunnel closures
Transport for London (TfL) has announced two weekend closures of the southbound Blackwall Tunnel, which are required to support the opening of the new Silvertown Tunnel. The closures, which will take place across the weekends of Saturday, July
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EE launches new service to protect mobile customers from scams and nuisance calls
EE has launched a new subscription service designed to protect users from nuisance calls and scams. Called Scam Guard, the new service is being made available to EE pay-monthly mobile customers, starting from £1 a month. Around 40% of crimes
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'Failings in care contributed' to death of 'fiercely protective' Essex mother
A “FIERCELY protective” mother would still be alive if it were not for a set of “clear and serious” clinical deficiencies, Essex’s NHS Mental Health Trust has been told. A seven-day inquest at Essex Coroner’s Court concluded Angela Ling, 49, died
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Plans to transform former south Essex bank into flats look set for green light
PLANS to convert a former bank into seven new flats are set to get the green light. Basildon Council's planning committee has been recommended to approve proposals that will see the old Lloyds Bank, in High Street, Billericay, turned into new homes
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Cameras to finally tackle fly-tipping plaguing Southend block of flats
Cameras are set to be installed to catch people dumping furniture and other household items outside a block of flats. Following a sustained campaign from the The St Laurence and Eastwood Action Group, grant funding has been issued to finally tackle
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Castle Point MP Dame Rebecca ready to 'challenge Government' with new role
DAME Rebecca Harris has vowed to ensure Keir Starmer’s new Labour Government face a “strong challenge” after being appointed as opposition deputy chief whip. The Castle Point MP was one of just two south Essex Tories who retained their seats at
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'Focus on filling empty homes' - councillor hits out over Labour's housing plan
FILLING empty homes and developing brownfield sites should be prioritised over building on beloved green belt land, a councillor has insisted after the new Government unveiled its plan to tackle the housing crisis. The UK’s first female Chancellor
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Parents defend term-time holidays amid rise in absence fines across Southend
PARENTS have defended taking their children on holiday during the school year, insisting the huge savings on booking a trip away make the risk of a fine worthwhile. After figures revealed more than 1,000 fines were dished out to parents in Southend
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Children 'left stage in tears' as Towngate performance stopped by power cut
CHILDREN were left “in tears” after their performance at the Towngate Theatre was halted due to a power cut. Students from Southend Razzamataz, a theatre school based at Southend High School for Girls, took to the stage at the Basildon theatre
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Appeal for 18 flats at disused warehouse in Southend thrown out by inspector
A DEVELOPER’S bid to demolish two empty warehouses in Southend and replace them with 18 new flats have been thrown out at appeal. The application proposed to raze the empty warehouses, in Redstock Road, to the ground and build a block of flats