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Drivers who've sold car for over £250 could receive £1,000 fine from DVLA
Drivers have been issued an urgent warning over £1,000 DVLA fines for mistakes when selling their cars to be scrapped. Motorists were paid an average of £250 when selling their cars for scrap in May but road users have been urged to ensure they
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McCain issues recall on 9 different products purchased by more than 18k Brits
McCain Foods GB has been forced to issue an "immediate" recall on nine of its products. McCain has been forced to recall several items ranging from veggie nuggets and chilli garlic potato bites to masala fries after it was found they had not been
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'It's a day we feared wasn't going to happen' - Blues fans celebrate consortium deal
SOUTHEND United supporters are celebrating a day many feared would never come. The consortium headed up by Justin Rees completed their takeover of the Shrimpers this afternoon to finally end Ron Martin’s reign at Roots Hall. And fans have been
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The Blackwall Tunnel will close TOMORROW – here’s what you need to know
The Blackwall Tunnel is set to close for essential works this weekend and we’ve gathered what you need to know about the closures, traffic impacts, and alternative routes. Plans for the Silvertown Tunnel, first developed in 2012, aim to reduce
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Full statement: Council leader celebrates 'truly amazing day' for Southend United
THE Labour leader of Southend Council has celebrated a "truly amazing day" for the Blues as the consortium's takeover is finally complete. Daniel Cowan, St Laurence Ward councillor and council leader, has issued a full statement as, after a year
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A serving Met Police officer has been found guilty of assault
A serving Met Police officer has been found guilty of assault, following an incident in Stansted where the officer pushed the victim in the chest. PC Duncan Bouette, who is attached to the North East Command Unit, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates
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Human remains 'unearthed' during £1million Essex city centre regeneration works
HUMAN remains have been uncovered during the million-pound redevelopment works in Colchester's city centre. St Nicholas Square is set to be transformed as part of a £1.6million overhaul to provide space for bars, cafes and restaurants in the area
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"Thank you" - Shrimpers Trust issue statement after consortium take over Blues
THE Shrimpers Trust have thanked the consortium after their takeover of Southend United was confirmed. The group headed up by Justin Rees are now officially in control of the National League club. And the Trust have released a statement to
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"One of the club's most important days" - Blues boss Maher reacts to takeover
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher believes the consortium’s takeover should be considered among the most important days in the club’s history. The group of businessmen headed up by Justin Rees, officially completed their take over of the Shrimpers
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Essex Police officer stabbed 11 times on his doorstep receives Royal commendation
A HEROIC Essex Police officer who was stabbed 11 times on his doorstep by an "obsessed" man has been presented with the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery. John McCartney, then 40, horrifically attacked the police officer who he had tracked down
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Season cards now on sale for Shrimpers supporters
SOUTHEND United season cards are now on sale for the forthcoming 2024/25 campaign The consortium wanted to wait until the takeover had officially been completed before making tickets available. But they are now on sale after the group's takeover
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Heartfelt tributes to 'wonderful' south Essex schoolgirl after her tragic death
HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a "beautiful" and "hardworking" Billericay schoolgirl after her tragic death. Parents, staff and pupils have expressed their shock and grief as Maci Behn, a Year 10 student at Mayflower High School, has died
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"This is Southend United's biggest victory of the season'
FOUR hundred and 90 days since Ron Martin first put the club up for sale – Southend United are finally in safe hands. It has been a long, painful, exhausting and agonising 17 months for all of us with Blues in our hearts. And, being completely
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National League issue short statement after Blues deal is confirmed
THE National League have released a short statement to confirm the consortium have taken control of Southend United. The consortium headed up by Justin Rees have completed the takeover after months of talks And the League have welcomed the
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All the very latest as consortium complete purchase of Southend United
12:33am Thank you so much for all your kind comments today. What a 24 hours it has been for Southend United. See you tomorrow
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Millionaire unveils plans for Burj Khalifa-inspired skyscraper in south Essex
ONE of the richest men in Britain has unveiled grand plans for a Burj Khalifa-inspired skyscraper right here in south Essex. Self-made millionaire Alfie Best has revealed the ambitious plans for a 28-storey superstructure at his Wyldecrest Parks
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Two found injured after 'stabbing' in serious incident at south Essex station
Two people have been found injured after reports of a stabbing during a serious incident at a south Essex train station. Police had been called to a serious incident at Chafford Hundred train station after reports of a group of people involved
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'No-go zone' - Residents speak of issues after Westcliff murder probe launched
The area surrounding the scene of a shocking incident in Westcliff has been branded a "no-go zone for families" by residents who described constant issues with "street-drinking and fighting". Essex Police has launched a murder investigation after
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Consortium express their pride and delight after finalising Blues deal
MEMBERS of the consortium have expressed their delight and pride after completing their takeover of Southend United. The group of businessmen, which is headed up by Justin Rees, have been in talks to buy Blues for the past 12 months. And Rees
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Full statement: Consortium give huge update on takeover of Southend United
THE consortium headed up by Justin Rees have completed their takeover of Southend United. After a year long worth of discussions, the consortium have finally taken over the running of the National League club. A statement released this afternoon
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Can a dropped kerb be refused? Find out why council could decline application
If you have wanted to make changes to the pavement in front of your house recently, you might have applied to the council to have a kerb dropped. This could be to make accessibility easier when getting onto the pavement or as a way to park your
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Coronation Street actor 'burst into tears' filming Rob Burrow special episode
Coronation Street will air an episode dedicated to the late Rob Burrow, showing viewers what it’s like to suffer from motor neurone disease (MND). The former England rugby league international died on Sunday, June 2, aged 41, following a lengthy
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Windows users urged to follow these steps to fix computers after major IT outage
Windows users have reported computer crashes this morning following major worldwide Microsoft IT outages. Businesses and users in the UK and around the world who use Microsoft have been experiencing major outages with laptops and systems not working
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POLL: Should students be allowed to go on holiday during term time?
The topic of whether parents should be allowed to take their children on holiday during term time is something that has received a lot of discussion. Due to the costs of travelling abroad during the school holidays, many parents say they are able
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Drivers who've sold car for over £250 could receive £1,000 fine from DVLA
Drivers have been issued an urgent warning over £1,000 DVLA fines for mistakes when selling their cars to be scrapped. Motorists were paid an average of £250 when selling their cars for scrap in May but road users have been urged to ensure they
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Photos show queues stretching outside Essex airport as IT outage causes delays
HOLIDAYMAKERS have faced delays this morning as a queue snaked outside an Essex airport affected by a global IT outage. London Stansted Airport said that some airline check-in services are being done manually as a result of the IT outage, but “
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All you need to know on Crowdstrike amid IT outages around the world
IT outages are affecting people around the world today (Friday, July 19) which some companies have claimed is due to an update from the Crowdstrike cyber-security service. Airports and airlines around the world have experienced delays with some
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Everything we know so far as global Microsoft IT outage wreaks havoc
A major Microsoft IT outage has wreaked havoc across the UK (and around the world) this morning (July 19). From major airlines and train services to GP surgeries and businesses, the IT outage has caused global disruption. Several cybersecurity
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Chaos at UK train stations as machines cease functioning amid Microsoft outage
Massive queues are now developing at UK train stations as a result of the global Microsoft IT issue. Passengers were seen forming lines on the platform at Waterloo Station due to technology failings. The central London station is reportedly
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Full list of UK services affected by Microsoft's global IT outage
A global IT outage is causing disruption across the UK and around the world this morning (Friday, July 19). From airports to GP surgeries, some services in the UK are struggling to function after a major IT outage is believed to have been caused
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"It's brilliant news" - Blues legend Tilson welcomes takeover
SOUTHEND United legend Steve Tilson has welcomed news the Shrimpers have been saved. The consortium headed up by Justin Rees have now completed their takeover after months of talks. And former Blues boss Tilson is relieved he will be still
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Southend United legend Freddy Eastwood relieved to see Shrimpers' future secured
FREDDY Eastwood is relieved Southend United future has been secured. The ex Shrimpers striker continues to track the fortunes of his former club. And he is thrilled Blues have finally overcome the most troubled time in their history. “It
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£50k fine for Basildon firm after engineer suffers serious injuries in 11m fall
An engineering firm has been fined more than £50,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries while working at a construction site. The man, employed as a mechanical engineer by Basildon-based EMC Elite Engineering Services Ltd, had been repairing
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Updates as murder probe launched after 'serious attack' in Westcliff
7:14pm That is all from our live blog this evening. Visit echo-news.co.uk for updates.
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Photos show huge cordon in place as murder probe launched in Westcliff
A large police presence remains in place in Westcliff this morning after a man died and a murder investigation was launched. Dozens of emergency services were seen on London Road, at the junction with Hamlet Court Road, yesterday evening.
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Is Microsoft down? Users and businesses facing outages
Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. Sky News was one of the companies that were affected, being unable to broadcast its morning show at 6am, with
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Queues at Stansted Airport with check-ins being done manually due to world IT failure
LONG queues have been seen at Stansted Airport today with their airline check-in services being done manually due to a worldwide IT outage – with the airport adding that flights “flights are still operating as normal” The exact cause of the IT
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Charity who offered classes at Southend 'forest school' bid heartfelt farewell
A CHARITY that has spent the last two years providing education at a popular nature school has issued a heartfelt thank you as it prepares to part way with the youngsters. The Hive Nature School, in Garon Park, has been run in partnership with
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All we know after murder probe launched in Westcliff
A murder probe has been launched in the wake of yesterday's shocking incident in Westcliff. Police officers rushed to Hamlet Court Road yesterday shortly after 6pm following reports of two people being seriously assaulted. One man was pronounced
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Enjoy a taste of the globe with special deal on Beer52 case
Calling all beer lovers! Beer52, the world's leading craft beer club, is offering a taste of the globe for just £6.95 postage. We teamed up with Beer52 to allow new UK customers to claim a case of eight unique craft beers, each hailing from a different
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M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend
A small number of motorway closures will impact Essex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England. Essex's main roads include the A12 and M25 alongside an important section of the travel network in the Dartford Crossing. If
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Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your doorstep with Cypress tree offer
Bring the beauty of the Mediterranean to your doorstep with a pair of Italian Cypress trees. These architectural wonders are perfect for flanking entrances or adding a touch of class to patios. We've teamed up with You Garden to help save you
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'I've cried so much' - Family of young Basildon woman in coma launch fundraiser
The devastated family of Emma Price has launched a GoFundMe appeal to fund home adaptations if she returns home or to support charities if she dies. Emma's family claim the 32-year-old overdosed on painkiller medication having twice complained
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Former Leigh Broadway bank could be transformed into flats as plans revealed
LEIGH Broadway’s former Barclays bank could be transformed into seven flats under fresh plans submitted to Southend Council. The bank closed its doors in September 2022 and has remained empty ever since. An initial plan to transform it into
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Developer urged to get back to work and fix 'eyesore' half-built Southend homes
THE developer behind a half-built flat-pack home development which has been put on hold for months on end has been urged to get back to work and fix the “eyesore”. In June last year, the Guinness Partnership confirmed that work on the 131 half-pack