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Part of A13 in south Essex CLOSED after serious crash - police
Update: It is now understood that three people have tragically been killed following this crash with another injured. Essex Police officers are tonight assisting the Metropolitan Police Service following a collision on the A13. The road is
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All the team news for Blues' clash at Canvey Island
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher will be looking for the Shrimpers to step things up against Canvey Island on Tuesday night. Blues kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 5-0 win at Great Wakering Rovers on Saturday. And Maher is looking
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Canvey boss Brad targeting push for play-offs this season
CANVEY Island boss Brad Wellmen is targeting a push for the Isthmian Premier League play-offs this season. The Gulls - who finished 14th in the table last season - host Southend United in a pre-season clash on Tuesday night. And Wellmen wants
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Scott-Morriss enjoying structure of a proper pre-season for Blues
SOUTHEND United wing-back Gus Scott-Morriss is enjoying pre-season being far more structured for the Shrimpers this summer. Last season, Blues’ preparations were severely hindered by the club’s off-field issues which seriously threatened their
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Blackwall Tunnel set to CLOSE this weekend for Silvertown Tunnel works
The Blackwall Tunnel is set to close this weekend to support works on the all-new Silvertown Tunnel. The closures will be from Saturday, July 20 to Monday, July 22 and will help the final road configuration to be implemented, as well as road resurfacing
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Father calls for vaping 'ban' after both his daughters find holes in lungs
A dad has called for vaping to be banned after both of his daughters were hospitalised with holes in their lungs after using e-cigs just weeks apart. Tazmin Blight, who has used e-cigs since she was just 13, says she continued to vape the equivalent
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Martin Lewis issues Amazon Prime Day warning to bargain hunters
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to customers ahead of Amazon Prime Day. Confusingly, the two-day event begins from one minute past midnight on Tuesday, July 16 and runs until the end of Wednesday. The sale has become famous for offering deep
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The best Aldi Specialbuy items this July from pools to summer essentials
Aldi has revealed the full lineup of July's Speciabuys items and there's something for everyone. Those wanting to cool down during the hot summer weather will fall in love with the Frozen Drink Maker and the drinks that work perfectly with it.
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DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'
Benefits claimants have been warned that as many as 184,000 people could lose their funding. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is continuing its migration process, known as managed migration, as it forces people off legacy benefits.
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Woman stabbed by masked man 'sending shockwaves across Basildon Hospital'
A WOMAN was stabbed by a masked man during a terrifying robbery in Basildon Hospital’s car park – “sending shockwaves across the hospital”. A man wearing a black balaclava, gloves, and dark clothing targeted the woman at roughly 6.40am yesterday
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Rail firm launches investigation after train derailed near Southend station
GREATER Anglia has launched an investigation after a train derailed from the tracks at a depot near Southend Victoria Station. Trains were disrupted on Saturday night after the incident, however no passengers trains were involved. Minor repairs
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Man knocked unconscious during violent fight in Southend after Euros final
A MAN was knocked out during a violent fight between football fans just minutes after England were beaten in the Euro 2024 final. The fight broke out in Southchurch Boulevard shortly before 10pm on Sunday night with the victim “spending twenty
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Football fan targeted by thieves in Southend 'due to support for England'
A FOOTBALL fan has been left shaken and claimed he was targeted by thieves "due to his support for England". Officers dedicated to policing Euro 2024 in Essex responded to a number of incidents across the county last night before, during and after
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Popular Shoebury East Beach festival cancelled with residents 'devastated'
THE East Beach Caribbean festival has been cancelled after organisers were forced to return home to help their families deal with the impact of a hurricane. Organisers have confirmed they have made the “devastating” decision to cancel the popular
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Hour-by-hour forecast for Southend amid 18-hour heavy rain warning issued
Residents are being urged to prepare as heavy rain is set to hit Essex with an 18-hour weather warning issued. The Met Office has issued a yellow heavy rain warning for the whole of Essex which is in place from 3pm today until 9am on Tuesday.
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Cricket round up: Hadleigh beaten but Billericay win again
HADLEIGH & Thundersley suffered a four wicket defeat against Colchester in a low scoring Essex League Premier Division clash. Hadleigh opted to bat first but were dismissed for just 91 with Adam Dobson, batting at nine, top scoring with 34 not
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Ford facing strikes by office staff at south Essex plant in pay dispute
Car giant Ford is facing strikes by white collar workers in Essex amid claims of an “unprecedented breakdown” in industrial relations. Unite said more than 1,200 office staff based at Ford plants - including the Dunton site - will be balloted for
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UPDATE: 17-year-old boy reported missing from Southend is found
POLICE have thanked members of the public after a boy who was reported missing from Southend has been found. The 17-year-old boy was reported missing from the Southend area on May 31 and officers said they were "increasingly concerned for his welfare
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EastEnders star hints at huge name returning to the BBC soap opera
EastEnders star Matt di Angelo has teased the huge name that will be returning to the BBC soap opera for its 40th anniversary. Recently, showrunner Chris Clenshaw revealed: "The 40th has been in the works for quite some time. The nostalgic element
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Blues defender Crowther keen to get into good habits during pre-season
ADAM Crowther is keen to see Southend United pick up "good habits" during pre-season. Blues bagged a 5-0 win at Great Wakering Rovers in their first warm up fixture of the summer on Saturday. And Crowther wants Blues to keep moving in the right
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Heavy rain set to hit Essex as Met Office issues 18-hour weather warning
Heavy rain could cause flooding and power cuts across Essex as forecasters have issued an 18-hour weather warning. The Met Office has issued a yellow heavy rain warning for the whole of Essex which is in place from 3pm today until 9am on Tuesday
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Woman attacked and robbed in terrifying incident in Basildon Hospital car park
A woman was attacked and robbed in a terrifying incident in Basildon Hospital car park. The suspect, a man wearing a black balaclava, gloves and dark clothing including navy jogging bottoms, fled the area on foot after the robbery at 6.40am this
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Step back in time at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show and save £20
History buffs and aviation enthusiasts won't want to miss the spectacular Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show. This exciting event brings Duxford's role as a vital Second World War fighter base to life. We have teamed up with Just Go to help
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Best friend of Southend man who died at 21 takes on challenge in his memory
THE best friend of a 21-year-old who tragically passed away is channelling his grief by taking on a year-long martial arts challenge. Oliver Ellis, from Leigh, was heartbroken when his best friend Harley Scott, from Southend, passed away in 2021
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Rayleigh woman, 86, 'terrified to answer phone or door' after calls from scammers
AN 86-year-old woman has been left too scared to answer her door or phone after "terrifying calls" from scammers who “knew her name, address and banking habits”. The victim, who lives in Rayleigh, was contacted four times within hours by alleged
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College to pay £44k a year to south Essex council for 'vital space' for classes
UNDER-UTILISED parts of a council’s offices are set to be leased to a south Essex college to help it cope with a growing number of students. USP College, off Kiln Road, Thundersley, will pay £44,000 a year to Castle Point Council so admin staff
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Parents fight to keep 'vital' lollipop man at busy crossing near Basildon school
PARENTS are fighting to keep a “vital” lollipop man at a crossing near a Basildon school amid fears children could be “at risk” attempting to cross the road. Essex County Council have confirmed the lollipop man, based on Great Knightleys, Basildon
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Revealed: Essex County Council paid firm £330k for app that was never made
Essex County Council is attempting to recover £100,000 that was paid to a company to build a public health app that was never made. TryLife Ltd received grant funding of more than £330,000 to create an app linked to “behavioural change” and produce