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Blues boss provides fitness update on midfielder Husin
SOUTHEND United midfielder Noor Husin is still “a number of weeks away” from returning to full training. Husin underwent surgery on a shin injury at the end of last season. But Blues boss Kevin Maher has confirmed the 27-year-old is not yet
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£425k work to transform 'vital' south Essex leisure centre and keep costs down
MAJOR work as part of a £425,000 plan to boost energy efficiency at a “vital” leisure centre and help keep running costs down has begun. Clements Hall Leisure Centre in Clements Hall Way, Hawkwell received the cash back in April with work to repair
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'Indescribable stress' - Family's renewed plea to find 'vulnerable' Basildon man
The family of a "vulnerable" man last seen three months ago have spoken of their "indescribable stress" as they issue a renewed appeal for him to make contact. Police have been searching "significant" areas and working with transport police and
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Housing developer fined nearly £7k for not cleaning up south Essex site
A housing developer has been handed a fine of almost £7,000 after leaving an "unsightly mess" at a construction site in East Tilbury. Tom Ingleton, director of Ingleton Luxury Homes Ltd, was fined £3,400 personally and an additional £3,492 as director
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Strictly star backs petition against staff parking charges at south Essex hospitals
Strictly Come Dancing's longest-serving judge has backed a petition against the reintroduction of parking charges branded a "tax on staff for coming to work" at south Essex hospitals. The Mid and South Essex Hospital Trust, which manages Southend
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Car thief hits speeds of 90mph before smashing into railings in Canvey police chase
CAR thieves have been sent back to prison after hitting speeds of 90mph before smashing into another car and hitting railings as he fled police. A police chase ensued after the stolen Citroen, which was reportedly being driven in the Benfleet area
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Emergency services on scene as A127 is CLOSED in south Essex after 'crash'
Traffic is building as part of the A127 has been closed in south Essex after reports of a crash involving three vehicles. The A127 London-bound is closed off in both directions between Rayleigh Weir and Fairglen. This is due to an a crash involving
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Drivers facing delays after lane of the A127 closed for 'emergency repairs'
Drivers are facing delays of nearly an hour after a lane of the A127 was shut for repair works. Emergency repairs on the London-bound A127 Southend Arterial Road have seen one lane closed at the A1245 Fairglen Interchange. This is causing
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How to grow stunning red roses and spare your wallet
There’s always time to stop and smell the roses, especially when they’re right in your backyard! While some roses can be a little thorny and can get off to a rocky start with some gardeners, with the right love and care, they’ll bloom right before
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Sail away for a weekend enjoying the Whitby Regatta and save £20pp
Calling all seafaring enthusiasts! Join this exciting two-day trip to the renowned Whitby Regatta, with a delightful stop in the charming seaside town of Scarborough. This action-packed weekend of August 18 kicks off with a comfortable coach journey
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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Numerous pets from around Essex are looking for their forever homes - could you help them out? Whether you want to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or hamster, someone always wants to find a new owner. There are several RSPCA branches in
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Traders insist zero-hour contracts contribute to thriving Southend seafront
Traders have insisted zero-hour contracts help young people gain employment and contribute to the thriving Southend seafront, contradicting a local councillor's claims of unpredictability. At the People Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday night, Labour
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Harp working to tackle anti-social behaviour after Westcliff resident's arrest
SOUTHEND’s leading homeless charity has insisted it is taking action to tackle antisocial behaviour as it carries out its mission of helping rough sleepers off the streets. Harp is regularly praised for its impressive efforts to transform the lives
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Work set to start at half-built Laindon Centre...but not for at least a year
WORK will continue on a half-built development...but not for at least another year as residents fear the project will be left in a “never-ending limbo”. The five-year saga surrounding plans for 205 homes, a new Lidl, 15 shops and a medical centre
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Ice cream parlour locked in war with Southend Council over their sign launches appeal
BOSSES at a ice-cream parlour locked in a war with Southend Council over their sign have submitted an appeal as fellow traders to back them for “investing in the seafront”. The owner of Scoops 37, on Pier Hill, had a retrospective planning application
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Neighbours describe 'living hell' near hostel as armed police flood Westcliff street
FRUSTRATED neighbours have described their “living hell” near a homeless hostel after armed police flooded a street and a man was arrested. Police and an armed response unit were spotted in Westcliff Park Drive on Tuesday evening as a resident
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Face of south Essex thug who claimed he was 'possessed' during daylight robbery
A THUG who robbed a security guard in broad daylight at a supermarket car park has been jailed after claiming he was “possessed” at the time. Jamie Sherfield, of Viceroy Court, Stanford-le-Hope, targeted the security guard in an Asda car park -
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Rare chance to own a £2million luxury home on south Essex's 'millionaire mile'
THE rare chance to own a luxury home on south Essex’s “millionaire mile” has cropped up ... if you have £2million to spare. Known as millionaire mile due to its row of huge houses boasting multiple bedrooms, swimming pools, cinema rooms and large
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Green belt 'under siege' in south Essex town with over 750 homes being considered
BILLERICAY’S green belt is "under siege" with plans for more than 750 homes being considered - including a fresh application for 250 homes on “ancient woodland”. Gleeson Land has submitted the latest application this week in the hope of Basildon