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Murder probe launched after man dies in ‘serious incident’ in Westcliff
A MURDER probe has been launched following a “serious incident” in Westcliff this evening in which a man died. Police were called to Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, shortly before 6pm this evening (July 18) following reports of two people being
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Blues boss Maher hopeful key duo can return this weekend
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher is hoping Jack Bridge and Collin Andeng Ndi can both return from injury when the Shrimpers head to Bishop’s Stortford on Saturday. Left wing-back Bridge has missed both of Blues’ pre-season matches so far this summer
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All the London Underground stations and lines closed this weekend
With the weekend upon us, it's time to check what planned TfL closures are taking place from Friday to Sunday. As with most weekends, some stations will be closed or partly closed for TfL to carry out essential work. We've broken down a list
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Huge emergency services presence spotted after reports of incident in Westcliff
A huge emergency services presence has been spotted after reports of an incident in Westcliff. At least three ambulances as well as two police cars were seen on London Road, at the junction with Hamlet Court Road this evening. Update
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'Bubbly' Basildon woman in coma after overdose over alleged bullying working at KFC
A “KIND-HEARTED” young woman is in an induced coma after taking an overdose because she was allegedly bullied while working at a KFC restaurant. Emma Price’s family claim the 32-year-old overdosed on painkiller medication having twice complained
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Two moved out of sheltered housing after car ploughs into side of Leigh flat
A CAR ploughed into the side of a sheltered housing complex smashing through a brick wall and into a bedroom. South Essex Homes was forced to move two residents from its Bradfordbury housing block this afternoon after the car damaged a flat on
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Popular TV chat show This Morning filming on Southend seafront tomorrow
A POPULAR TV chat show will be filming on Southend seafront tomorrow morning. ITV's This Morning is set to be filming at Jubilee Beach and City Beach, in Marine Parade, with presenter Will Best. The camera crew will be on the beach from 9.30am
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Major south Essex road partially CLOSED after three lorries crash
Traffic is queuing on a major south Essex road that is partially blocked after three lorries were involved in a crash. Two lanes are closed on the A13 Stanford-le-Hope bypass London-bound at the A128 Brentwood Road following reports of the three-lorry
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Group accused of Essex coroner kidnap plot 'planned to condemn court'
A man accused of a plot to kidnap a coroner told police he was part of a group carrying out a "warrant" to "condemn these unlawful buildings that are causing harm to the people", a court heard. Sean Harper, 38, told officers in interview that he
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Essex man charged with murder over death of 14-month-old girl
An Essex man has been charged with murder over the death of a 14-month-old girl. Everleigh Stroud was taken to hospital with injuries after emergency services were called to the Dumpton Park Drive area of Ramsgate, in Kent, on April 21 2021.
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'Big police presence' coming to Basildon town centre as new community hub opens
A NEW community hub providing a large police presence in Basildon town centre has opened for the summer in a bid to drive down incidents. The hub is opening inside Eastgate shopping centre, opposite the food court, to help police build stronger
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Bank of England hit by 'global payment issue' that could affect house sales
The Bank of England has been hit by a "global payment issue" affecting its CHAPS service. The Bank’s Chaps payment system processes hundreds of billions of pounds worth of transactions a day, including banks paying one another large sums. The
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Ambulance and officers on scene after car 'smashes through bedroom' in Leigh
Emergency services and council officers are on the scene after a car has "crashed into a bedroom" in Leigh. An ambulance and around five council officers are in Eastwood Old Road after the crash involving a black Ford car before 3pm this afternoon
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Police appeal to find man in connection with child assault probe in Basildon
Child abuse investigators are appealing for the public's help to locate a man in connection with a report of a serious sexual assault. Essex Police detectives want to speak with Filimon Destlam, 28 in connection with their ongoing investigation
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Luxury steam train taking day-trippers from Southend to historic city next month
A LUXURY steam train journey taking day-trippers to one of Britain's "prettiest city centres" is setting off from Southend next month. Passengers will be welcomed aboard Steam Dreams' vintage carriages at Southend Central before stopping at stations
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Watch: Two adorable Rock Hyrax twin pups are born at Colchester Zoo
COLCHESTER ZOO have announced that their two rock hyrax, Cindy Lou and Ryan, have welcomed two pups. Cindy and Lou gave birth to twins on July 3 2024, the Animal Care Team have announced. The pair are experienced parents, however, this is their
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The south Essex area where 'personal robbery' is down a whopping 75 per cent
NEW figures have revealed a south Essex area saw the biggest decrease in reports of personal robbery across the entire county. New figures from April to June this year compared with the same period last year has shown a 17 per cent drop in reports
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Police officer accused of putting handcuffed man in headlock in Southend custody
A POLICE officer accused of placing a handcuffed man in a headlock while he was in custody in Southend is set to face a misconduct hearing. PC Jonathan Silverman is accused of pinning an arrested man up against a wall and wrapping his hand around
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The south Essex backyard bar in running to be crowned Britain's Pub Shed of the Year
A DIY "man cave" designed to look like a traditional English pub has been named in the running to be crowned the winner of Britain's best Pub Shed of the Year 2024. It might look like the inside of your favourite boozer or countryside pub but this
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Which Dartford Crossing tunnels are CLOSED this week?
Both the west and east tunnels at the Dartford Crossing will see closures this week. The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, is a vital road crossing over the River Thames. The west tunnel will be closed every
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What's the legal age you can leave a child home alone?
THE Euros and Wimbledon are over, and the Olympics are just around the corner - but for many children summer will truly arrive with the school holidays. While young people look forward to a long summer break, parents and carers might find themselves
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Do flying ants bite people in the UK? Here is everything you need to know
With swarms of flying ants causing mayhem across the UK, many people may be left wondering if they bite. There are a number of small insects throughout the country that bite and otherwise cause irritation with these including the likes of the infamous
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Stunning waterfront house worth £4.5 million up for grabs in next Omaze draw
A stunning waterfront house in Cornwall worth £4.5 million is up for grabs in the next Omaze prize draw. The winner of the Omaze Million Pound House Draw will get the keys to the contemporary, four-bedroom home near Falmouth. Sitting on the
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Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers
With many households having multiple cars to park, it’s no wonder that questions around where you’re allowed to park are raised. Dropped kerbs are found on a variety of roads and allow pedestrians and vehicles to smoothly move from the road to
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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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'I was petrified' - Gang of yobs try to mug woman in incident at Southend park
A GANG of four yobs attempted to mug a woman during a terrifying incident in a Southend park, leaving her "petrified and shocked". The victim has revealed how she was taking pictures in Southchurch Hall Gardens when the group approached her and
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Major A127 junction blamed for 'huge delays' could finally be straightened
THE Fortune of War junction could finally be straightened in a bid to slash long queues of traffic and reduce air pollution as part of multi-million pound proposals to improve the A127. Essex County Council has submitted its case to the Department
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Southend seafront roads 'must be resurfaced' before lorries begin for homes site
SOUTHEND seafront roads must be resurfaced before lorries carrying thousands of tonnes of earth to a 214-home Shoebury development begin travelling through the city, Tory leader Tony Cox says. The controversial plan by Bellway Homes to build on
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Plans unveiled for 'central hub' at Craylands estate as demolition is underway
DEMOLITION work has finally begun on a block of flats on the Craylands Estate as part of the long-awaited regeneration. The ambitious £250million project was announced in 2006, but, despite some initial success, a huge part of the project was left
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Homeowner could be forced to rip out seven flats crammed into Westcliff home
A HOMEOWNER who crammed seven flats into a semi-detached home without planning permission could be forced to rip out bathrooms and kitchens. An "attractive late Victorian house", in Park Road, Westcliff, was given the green light to be used as
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Parents of Isaac Kenevan and Archie Battersbee debut hard-hitting video in school
WARNING children about the deadly risks of “online challenges” and the dangers of social media begins with parents “starting the conversation”. That’s the stark message from Hollie Dance and Lisa Kenevan, whose boys Isaac and Archie, tragically
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Free open-air cinema making grand return to Southend city centre this summer
SOUTHEND’S big screen is making a grand return this summer as an open-air cinema is created to screen a series of family-friendly movies. The huge screen on the Forum building, in Elmer Avenue in the city centre, will be used to screen films for
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Parents 'fight back tears' while watching hard-hitting video on online challenges
PARENTS fought back tears as they watched a hard-hitting video made by the parents of two boys who tragically died taking part in online challenges. Lisa Kenevan and Hollie Dance hosted their debut parent workshop event at Lincewood Primary School
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Matt Southgate to begin latest Open campaign this morning
MATT Southgate will tee off at the Open this morning after enjoying his fifth successful quest to qualify. Southgate made sure of his place at Royal Troon after a fine display across 36 holes Royal Cinque Ports. And the Southend born 35-year-old