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Fans celebrate as England reach final of Euro 2024 with dramatic victory
FOOTBALL fans across south-east Essex are celebrating England reaching the final of Euro 2024. A last gasp winner from Ollie Watkins secured Gareth Southgate's side a dramatic 2-1 win against Holland and a place in Sunday's final against Spain.
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BBC Question Time coming to Essex for first post-election episode
QUESTION TIME will be holding its first post-election show at Colchester’s Charter Hall this week. Question Time, the BBC’s flagship political debate show, will be at Charter Hall on Thursday July 11 as the first show after Labour won the General
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What are the rules about someone parking in front of your house and is it illegal?
Driving on its own can cause plenty of issues, especially with regards to where to park your car and what the unwritten community rules are surrounding them. Depending on what your street looks like it, it could be very easy for someone to park
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'Padam Padam' Kylie Minogue at BST Hyde Park: What you need to know
The legendary Kylie Minogue 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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Tonight’s £2m winning National Lottery numbers revealed - have you won?
National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for Wednesday July 10 have been drawn. They are: 08, 09, 13, 19, 26, 48. The Bonus Ball is 54. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £2 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers
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National League club announce signing of midfielder from Blues
EBBSFLEET United have announced the signing of Wes Fonguck from Southend United. The midfielder has not been training with the Shrimpers throughout pre-season and has now completed a switch to the Kent club. Fonguck scored five goals in 78
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Southend GP fears over 'scaremongering' around vaccines as measles cases rise
SCAREMONGERING around the impact of vaccinations on social media could be contributing to a fall in jab uptake and rising cases of measles, a former GP has warned. Since October 1, 2,039 laboratory confirmed measles cases have been reported in
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'Disappointing' - Indian restaurant in south Essex town is suddenly closed
AN Indian restaurant has shut its doors in Hadleigh less than 18 months after opening to residents. The Wild Ducks Indian Restaurant, on London Road, first opened in January 2023 promising to offer a range of authentic Balti dishes. The site
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Forcing staff to pay for hospital parking slammed as 'pay cut' by Southend MP
FORCING NHS staff to pay for parking is a "pay cut" for hard-pressed hospital workers, a new Southend MP and a union have claimed. The Mid and South Essex Hospital Trust, which manages Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals, announced this
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Ex England coach Powell previews semi-final clash with Holland
CHRIS Powell says England star Jude Bellingham is the best young player he has ever seen. Southend United legend Powell worked with the Real Madrid midfielder during his three-year spell in Gareth Southgate’s backroom team. And Powell also
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'Gridlock' on major south Essex roads amid roadworks and earlier crash
DRIVERS are reporting "gridlock" on major roads in south Essex amid a number of works and an earlier crash. AA and Google traffic maps show heavy traffic across the A127 from Rayleigh back to Basildon. This comes after an earlier crash on the
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Blues boss Maher notices huge improvement in squad's spirit
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher says his Shrimpers squad have been visibly lifted since overcoming an uncertain opening to pre-season training. Blues started preparing for the forthcoming National League campaign, at the end of June, not knowing
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Arson arrest after blaze at Lakeside shopping centre multi-storey car park
A TEENAGE boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a blaze at a Lakeside shopping centre car park. Essex Fire Service was initially called out to the fire, in a stairwell of a multi-story car park, shortly before 3pm on Sunday. Their investigation
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'Severe' delays as part of A127 closed in south Essex after 'crash'
Drivers are facing "severe" delays on the A127 in south Essex as part of the major road is closed after a crash. One lane is closed on the A127 Southend-bound between Fairglen Interchange and Rayleigh Weir. A127 Eastbound - One lane CLOSED
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See inside south Essex's 'best kept secret' - a £1.4 million octagon-shaped home
If more sides make a better property, then this £1.4million octagon house in Brentwood is the best on the market. Listed at £1,400,000, it is described as Brentwood's "best kept secret" by estate agent Bairstow Eves. The property, a four-bedroom
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Drivers could have to pay up to £4 for using Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels
Car drivers could be charged up to £4 each time they use one of two tunnels near Greenwich from next year under new proposals by TfL. Transport for London (TfL) has launched an eight-week consultation of the level of charges for the Blackwall and
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MAPPED: The toughest schools to get into in Essex this year revealed
A SECONDARY school in Basildon is the hardest to get into in Essex with almost half of first-choice applicants unsuccessful, it has been revealed. As many as 45.6 per cent of first-choice applicants for the De La Salle School in Basildon were unsuccessful
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Blues' fixtures announced for 2024/25 National League season
SOUTHEND United's fixtures for the 2024/25 season. AUGUST Sat 10: York City (H) Sat 17: Hartlepool United (A) Tue 20: Boston United (H) Sat 24: Barnet (A) Mon 26: Dagenham & Redbridge (H) Sat 31: AFC Fylde (A) SEPTEMBER
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Calls for new Queensway homes to be prioritised over £21m road scheme rejected
TORY councillors’ calls for much-needed new homes to be prioritised over the £21m road scheme in central Southend were rejected as the controversial plans were debated. Southend’s Conservative councillors called for £14.5million Homes England funding
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Motorcyclist dies after serious crash in Essex as police appeal for witnesses
A motorcyclist in his 50s has tragically died after a serious collision in Essex. Officers were called to the Clock Tower roundabout in Harlow at around 2.30pm yesterday following a crash involving a motorbike and car. The A414 was partially
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Passenger fined £3k for invalid train tickets as c2c recovers £255k from fare dodgers
An individual has been fined more than £3,000 for "invalid train tickets" as c2c recovers £255,000 in prosecution payments since the start of 2024. South Essex rail operator, Trenitalia c2c, has collected more than £255,000 in lost revenue this
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Martin Lewis issues warning as more than £20m lost in celebrity profile scams
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to avoid becoming a victim of celebrity profile scams. Stars including Lewis himself, Taylor Swift, Elon Musk and Adele have become the most common profiles that are misused in scam adverts,
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Grow your own superfood and save £10 with special starter kit
Ever fancied growing your own blueberries. We have teamed up with You Garden to save you £10 on everything you need to grow your own superfood. Tasty, cost-effective and tough, this bundle contains everything that you need to get going and
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Controversial scheme to 'fill in' Queensway underpass will cost more than £21m
A MAJOR scheme to fill in the Queensway underpass in Southend city centre and build a new link road will cost more than £21million, it has been revealed. Southend Council’s Labour-led administration has confirmed work on the controversial road
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Free parking for NHS staff at hospitals across south Essex to be scrapped
FREE parking for NHS staff at hospitals across south Essex will be scrapped later this year, it has been revealed. The Mid and South Essex NHS Trust - which manages Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals - originally waived parking fees in
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Council leader 'will not let Basildon fall to far-right' after 'troubling' Reform win
THE leader of Basildon Council has insisted he “will not let Basildon fall to the far-right” after the “troubling” election a Reform UK MP. Gavin Callaghan, Labour leader, used the council’s “leader’s blog” to take aim at Nigel Farage’s Reform
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Southend's Adventure Island ranked among top 10 per cent worldwide with award
SOUTHEND’S much-loved Adventure Island is toasting yet more success by being ranked among the top 10 per cent of theme parks worldwide, and notching up a coveted award following plaudits from thrill-seekers. Adventure Island, in Western Esplanade
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Plans being drawn up to build 99 new homes on south Essex green belt
PLANS are being drawn up to build 99 homes on green belt land in Wickford, sparking fury from residents and councillors. Residents living around Castledon Road have received a leaflet from developer Merrow Wood over plans to build new homes in
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Pigs spotted roaming streets in south Essex town rescued after nine-day hunt
TWO huge pigs which were spotted roaming the streets of Billericay have been rescued and an £8,000 fundraiser launched to help build them a permanent home. A nine-day rescue mission took place after the pigs, which are believed to have been abandoned
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'We're about education not sex' - owner of Leigh 'rope bondage dungeon' speaks out
THE owner of a business teaching clients a “safe way” to engage in “rope bondage” has insisted her “Estuary Dungeon” is an educational space and not a “sexual environment”. Estuary Dungeon and Shibari Lounge, based in Glendale Gardens, in Leigh