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Do White Ensign now boast the youngest chairman in the country?
WHITE Ensign could lay claim to having the youngest chairman in the country after confirming the appointment of 23-year-old Josh Ferris. Ferris had previously been the Essex Senior League’s side physiotherapist. But he feels honoured to have
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Tonight’s £5.3m National Lottery winning numbers revealed - have you won?
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 02, 07, 32, 44, 45, 49. The Bonus Ball is 39. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £5.3 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 11, 14, 16, 32, 39. The Thunderball
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Look inside: Chinese takeaway in former south Essex Wimpy transformed into restaurant
A CHINESE takeaway inside a former High Street Wimpy has been transformed into a new sit-down restaurant. Golden Dragon, in Billericay High Street has been owned by Wendy Jennings since she took over the former fast food spot following its closure
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New attraction with fun fair rides, beach and splash pool opening at Lakeside
A new attraction with vintage fun fair rides, a beach and a splash pool is opening at Lakeside this summer. The Destination is the newest family-fun attraction to open at the West Thurrock shopping centre. Opening at The Quays next Friday,
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Nine parks and open spaces across Southend honoured with coveted awards
SOUTHEND’S beautiful parks and open spaces have been honoured with coveted Green Flag Awards. The Green Flag Awards are accolades given to well-maintained parks and green spaces, administered by the Government. Tropical - Chalkwell Park made
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New football bill 'will save others from suffering like Southend United have'
A BILL to establish an independent football regulator "will save other club's from suffering like Southend United have", according to Blues fans who welcomed the announcement. The Labour government reintroduced the Bill during yesterday's King's
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Controversial bid to build homes on south Essex green belt thrown out at appeal
CAMPAIGNERS have claimed victory as controversial plans for 58 homes on green belt land were thrown out at appeal after being branded an attempted “land grab” by an MP. Hundreds of residents submitted objections to developer Rainier Developments
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Yellow heat-health warning issued as Essex set to bask in 30C 'mini-heatwave'
A HEAT-health alert has been issued for Essex ahead of a 30C "mini-heatwave" expected to hit the county this weekend. After an "unseasonal" start to July with a heavy rain weather warning issued earlier this week, temperatures are finally
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Police issue appeal to find wanted man last known to be in Basildon
Police are working to find a wanted man last known to be in Basildon. Kenny Hughes is wanted by Essex Police on recall to prison. The 33-year-old was known to be in Basildon yesterday but also has strong connections to Wickford and further afield
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Smoking and vaping on trains causes Essex rail firm nearly 13 hours of delays
Greater Anglia has reported 77 smoking or vaping incidents, resulting in a £30,000 cost and nearly 13 hours of delays in the last year. The rail network is now urging against passengers smoking or vaping on trains in behaviour which it describes
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Sisters behind Ironworks praised for 'working day and night' to keep dream alive
THE sisters behind Southend's beloved Ironworks has been praised for "working day and night" to keep the dream alive - even paying staff wages out of their own pockets. Residents who have used the High Street community centre over the last two
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Senior Essex coroner 'feared for safety of his family' over alleged kidnap plot
A coroner told a trial that he feared for the safety of his family after a group of people accused of a plot to kidnap him turned up at his court looking for him. Lincoln Brookes, senior coroner for Essex, said he received a series of “very bizarre
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Face of Essex pensioner who tried to kill son-in-law in violent attack next to child
A 71-year-old man has been jailed for attempting to murder his son-in-law in front of his three-year-old daughter. Chacko Abraham Thenakarayil, 71, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court this morning where he was jailed for eight years after being
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Max Whitlock heads to Paris with ‘surreal’ feeling ahead of fourth Olympic Games
Triple gold medallist Max Whitlock admitted to a “surreal” feeling as he departed for his fourth and final Olympic Games this week. Whitlock, his gymnastics colleagues, boxers and archers were the first batch of Team GB athletes to leave London
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Huge step forward for multi-million pound bid to straighten south Essex A127 junction
A multi-million pound funding bid to straighten a key junction on the A127 has been submitted by Essex County Council alongside a host of additional measures. The council has submitted a strategic outline case to the Department for Transport,
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Air ambulance spotted landing near Southend city centre after medical emergency
AN AIR ambulance was spotted flying over Southend and landing near a retail park in the city centre this morning. The ambulance was spotted at around 10.30am and made its landing near Pets at Home at the London Road retail park and St Mary's Prittlewell
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Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit
Martin Lewis has warned Brits that 1 million people could be missing out on a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). 1.6 million elderly people get Attendance Allowance as it stands, but there are plenty more who could claim it
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EastEnders brings back another Albert Square legend ahead of 40th anniversary
BBC EastEnders has confirmed that another legend of Albert Square will be back to mark the soap's 40th anniversary. Michael French, who plays the character David Wicks last appeared on the BBC soap in 2014 but will be back "for a short stint” later
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Blues' youngsters benefit from summer training camp abroad
A TRIO of Southend United teenagers are reaping the rewards of working hard throughout their summer break. Beau MacDonald and Piers Hatcliff, who have both been with the Shrimpers first team since reporting back for pre-season, were among those
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"We're ready to give it a right go" - Skipper Ralph on Blues' season
SOUTHEND United skipper Nathan Ralph says the Shrimpers are ready to “give it a right go” this season. Blues have started pre-season with back to back victories while off the pitch the consortium remain on track to complete their takeover of the
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'No information too small' - Police ramp up manhunt after Basildon car park stabbing
Police are ramping up their manhunt after a shocking hospital stabbing. Officers are continuing to investigate the serious assault and robbery that "sent shockwaves" through the community on Monday. A police spokesman said: "Police received
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Train lines blocked after fault at Wickford - cancellations and delays
Commuters are facing rush hour delays on Greater Anglia trains this morning due to a points failure at Wickford station. Network Rail confirmed all lines face potential disruption. Some lines are blocked and train services running through this
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Embark on an unforgettable 11-night cruise aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s flagship Ambience and immerse yourself in the allure of Northern Europe's captivating capitals. Discover the harmonious blend of history and modernity that defines this
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Temperatures set to push 30C as 'mini-heatwave' hits south Essex this weekend
Things are starting to heat up in south Essex- with forecasters predicting temperatures will start pushing 30C this weekend. After what has been branded an "unseasonal" start to the summer thanks to rainy, drab weather - temperatures are finally
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Mexican restaurant owners relieved after planning approval...months after opening
THE owners of a Mexican restaurant in Southend High Street have heaved a sigh of relief after planning consent was granted...five months after they initially opened. Plan Burrito, in the former Warren James jewellers in Southend High Street, celebrated
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'Amazing' Southend High Street community hub Ironworks to close this weekend
A VITAL community hub supporting residents and groups in Southend High Street will close its doors on Sunday after struggling to cope with rent and business rates. The Ironworks opened back in 2022 and has been praised for creating a space in the
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Family living out of bags in hotel after devastating inferno at Southend home
A DEVASTATED family have been living out of bags in a hotel after narrowly escaping an inferno which destroyed their home. Opia Hamadi and her three children fled their home in Eastern Avenue, Southend, as they spotted smoke “pouring from the oven
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E-bikes set to be banned from Basildon town centre in clampdown after 'thefts'
ELECTRIC bikes are set to be banned in Basildon Town Centre in a bid to clampdown on yobs terrorising shoppers and business owners. According to council leader Gavin Callaghan, the ban on e-bikes will help make the town centre safer after reports
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Southend seafront ice cream parlour could be ordered to remove its sign within months
A SEAFRONT ice cream parlour could be ordered to remove its sign within three months as the owner’s war with Southend Council continues. Scoops 37, run by businessman John Remblance, has been locked in a row with the council over its light-up sign
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Patients at Shoebury health centre 'struggling to park' due to one-hour limit
PATIENTS at a Shoebury health centre have been struggling to park because of a one-hour limit on a neighbouring road, it has been claimed. Norton Place Health and Social Care Centre, operated by the Southend East Primary Care Network, is a collaboration
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Meet 28-year-old who turned chocolate making 'hobby' into south Essex business
FOUR years ago Emily Jellet took a risk and decided to turn her “hobby” of making chocolate at home into a full-time business. And the risk has paid off for the 28-year-old after she was honoured with a prestigious award at London’s Portobello
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Roadworks set to start marking 'important milestone' in Laindon Centre project
ROAD works surrounding a stalled regeneration project are set to begin - marking an “important milestone” in the project. A major regeneration plan to replace the former Laindon Shopping Centre and build 200 affordable homes, a Lidl, and 15 shops
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Maher explains why keeper did not feature for Blues at Canvey
SAM Hornby did not feature for Southend United against Canvey Island tonight after being handed an opportunity elsewhere. Hornby started for the Shrimpers at Great Wakering Rovers on Saturday. But the shot-stopper is currently pursuing an opportunity
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Shrimpers boss Maher provides update on his search for new signings
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has confirmed there are no imminent new signings for the Shrimpers. Maher has added defender Joe Gubbins and striker Josh Walker to his squad so far this summer. READ MORE: Blues boss reacts to win at Canvey
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Blues boss Maher reacts to victory at Canvey Island
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher was pleased to see both his forwards firing at Canvey Island tonight. Harry Cardwell cancelled out Conor Huble’s opener for the hosts with a well-taken header before Josh Walker scored from the penalty spot to secure