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Maher explains quartet's absence from Blues' squad at Wakering
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher opted not to call upon four members of his squad against Great Wakering Rovers. Goalkeeper Collin Andeng Ndi, left wing-back Jack Bridge, midfielder James Morton and striker Danny Waldron all missed out with slight
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Millions of drivers who passed test before 2015 risking £1,000 fine, DVLA warns
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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Luxury steam train day-trip taking Essex residents to iconic Christmas market
Essex residents can get into the festive spirit as part of a special steam train trip to an award-winning Christmas market. The Steam Dreams Rail Company is set to embark on a Christmas day trip on December 13, and it will be departing from right
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Do you need planning permission for a driveway? See when it applies to you
Sometimes it can be a nightmare trying to park your car in your own street if you don’t have your own driveway. Especially when coming home from work or a day out with the family and you discover there are no spaces left near your home in reasonable
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Can I drop a kerb myself? Find out if you need permission from your council
Having a dropped kerb in front of your house can be useful in many ways. Not only does it allow access to vehicles from a road, across the pavement, into a driveway or parking area but it can also add value to your home. However, if you are
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Demetriou's future with Blues yet to be resolved
JASON Demetriou’s future with Southend United has yet to be sorted. The 36-year-old is currently out of contract at Roots Hall. But Blues boss Kevin Maher does not expect Demetriou’s future to be resolved until the consortium complete their
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Train derailment at Southend depot sparks rail disruption
Saturday night rail travellers have been warned of disruption until the end of the day after a train derailed at a depot near Southend Victoria rail station. Network Rail engineers are on scene probing the incident, a statement on X by National
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"We're behind with where we are" - Maher's fears for the Shrimpers
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher fears the Shrimpers are already playing catch up - despite kicking off their pre-season campaign with a 5-0 win at Great Wakering Rovers. The National League club have survived another uncertain summer. But
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Tonight’s £3.9m winning National Lottery numbers revealed - have you won?
National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for Saturday July 13 2024 have been drawn. They are: 49, 37, 27, 22, 38, 51 The Bonus Ball is 59 Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £3.9 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers
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Blues defender taken to hospital after suffering nasty cut at Wakering
SOUTHEND United defender Harry Taylor was taken to hospital after suffering a nasty looking cut during Saturday’s pre-season friendly at Great Wakering Rovers. Taylor suffered the facial injury when making a well-timed sliding challenge just before
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Police arrest man and seize XL bullies after raiding address in Essex
POLICE have arrested a man on suspicion of animal cruelty offences after they seized 13 dogs from an address in Essex. Officers made the arrest in Colchester on Friday after Essex Police received intelligence from the RSPCA about the illegal breeding
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Match report: Blues start pre-season with win at Wakering
SOUTHEND United kicked off their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 5-0 win at Great Wakering Rovers this afternoon. First half goals from Jack Wood and Harry Cardwell put Blues in control before second half strikes from Piers Hatcliff, Joe
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Essex-bound drivers face long delays after breakdown in Dartford Tunnel
DRIVERS are still being hit with long delays heading into Essex after a car broke down in the Dartford Tunnel. It meant the tunnel was temporarily closed shortly after noon. Delays – traffic is particularly slow heading towards south Essex
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Matchday live: Blues bag 5-0 win at Great Wakering
11:54pm Here's why four players were missing for Blues against Wakering
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Trialists expected to line up for Blues at Great Wakering Rovers
SOUTHEND United are expected to field two trialists in this afternoon’s pre-season clash at Great Wakering Rovers. The Shrimpers are on the look-out for a new goalkeeper following David Martin’s move to Ipswich Town. And it is understood former
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Essex Police charge man with attempted rape 'in grounds of Southend church'
POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a man was charged with attempted rape in the grounds of a Southend church. The incident was reported to Essex Police on Thursday evening after an incident in All Saints Church, Sutton Road, Southend.
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Behind the scenes at derelict Beecroft Art Gallery before huge transformation project
A DARING urban explorer has shared images of the derelict inside of the former Beecroft Art Gallery taken just months before a huge renovation project began. Martin Halliday, who explores old and derelict buildings in Southend for his Youtube channel
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Scores on the doors: 18 south Essex restaurants handed new food hygiene ratings
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 18 venues across south Essex, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The scheme gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0 which is displayed at their premises and online so you can make more informed
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Listed: Five of the best pubs to watch the Euros final in south Essex
Venues in south Essex are preparing for what is promising to be one of their biggest weekends of the year as football fans enjoy England's Euros final. England will play Spain in the final of the football tournament tomorrow at 8pm in Berlin, Germany
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Inside 'miraculous transformation' of Southend's former Edwardian art gallery
THE “miraculous” transformation of the former Beecroft Art Gallery from a derelict old Victorian Hotel into sleek and modern apartments has been praised for preserving the building’s history. The old Edwardian Beecroft Art Gallery was sold for
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30mph limit for major Basildon road among six new public notices this week
A TEMPORARY 30mph speed limit for a major Basildon road is among the six new public notices this week. The limit is set to be in place in Nether Mayne, in both directions between Fobbing Farm Roundabout and Five Bells Roundabout North, for 12 days
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'It was meant to be' - Meet the hero who saved kidnapped cat in Essex
A PASSERBY who spotted a cat which had been snatched from a Wivenhoe porch has described the beautiful moment he returned the moggy to its owners. Padstow the cat was taken from his favourite hang-out spot in Old Ferry Road on July 8 and the awful
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I tested low-end, mid-range and high-end sunscreen – This is what you should buy
It’s finally summer, the weather's warm the sun's out and there’s no cloud in sight. I wish. The Great British summer has never been known to be smooth sailing, from heatwaves that leave you wishing it was winter again to summers so cold and
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'Super hostel' calls for former Shoebury library branded 'totally inappropriate'
CALLS for a former library to be transformed into a "super hostel" to house homeless people across Southend have been branded “totally inappropriate”. Delaware House, at the junction of Maplin Way and Delaware Road, in Shoebury, is being sold by
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Top tips on how to protect and maintain your exterior doors to keep your home fresh
Exterior doors can dramatically change the appearance of a home. Whether it’s your front door, back door or even garage doors, a fresh coat of paint might be just the ticket to rejuvenate exterior doors, but which paint is best? We've teamed
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'She's left her mark' - family proud of Rayleigh's brave Aimee after cancer fight
AIMEE Tanner regularly suffered with migraines, but when she began suffering “unimaginable pain” she knew something was different. Despite just being 34 years old at the time, Aimee was told the devastating news she had a brain tumour. Within
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'Golf bar feels like hidden world among hustle and bustle of Southend city centre'
Echo reporter Sheldon Dragwidge visited Bunker 19 in Alexandra Street, Southend, to try out the new attraction: After walking through the unsuspecting doors on Alexandra Street and down the stairs, you enter what feels like a hidden world among
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How south Essex hospitals are ensuring patients don't miss out on Euro final
HOSPITALS across south Essex are ensuring patients don't miss out as England's Euros final against Spain. The Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity has successfully installed Wi-fi spark at both Basildon and Broomfield hospitals to broadcast the
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Brazen thief ransacks 83-year-old man's Leigh home while he watches TV unaware
An 83-year-old man's home was ransacked by burglars as he sat in his front-room totally unaware of their presence. The elderly resident, who has hearing and mobility problems, has been left badly shaken and in constant anxiety after the shocking
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Mexican-inspired takeaway in Westcliff hoping to serve food until 5am
A TAKEAWAY has submitted a bid to stay open throughout the night and serve food until 5am. Crown Mexican, at 206 London Road, Westcliff, has lodged plans with Southend Council to stay open throughout the night and serve customers between 11pm and
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Two Olympic diving teams to call Southend home as they prep for Paris games
SOUTHEND will be home to two Olympic teams for the next six weeks as they prepare to head to Paris and perform on the world’s biggest stage. In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic, divers from both the Malaysian and Australian diving teams will