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Major Essex road CLOSED in both directions - ‘police-led incident’
THE A12 in north Essex is closed in both directions tonight (Saturday) because of a “police-led incident”. National Highways East said at 11.40pm on Saturday that the major road was shut between Junction 29 and Junction 27. Emergency services
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UK weather to continue to improve as highs of 27C forecast over summer holidays
The UK is set for more hot weather over the coming week as the Met Office has forecaster highs of 26C and 27C. Friday, July 19 was the hottest day of the year in the UK so far, with St James Park in central London reaching 31.9C. However, the
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Tonight’s £7.3m winning National Lottery numbers revealed - have you won?
National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for Saturday July 20 2024 have been drawn. They are: 41, 19, 58, 22, 55, 9 The Bonus Ball is 44 Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £7.3 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers
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Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood speaks out over dancer allegations
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has said allegations of abusive behaviour to past participants on the show have come as a “shock” to him. Last weekend professional dancer Graziano Di Prima said he was leaving the BBC show after
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How good is your vision? Find this hidden word in 30 seconds to find out
Want to know how good your vision is? Then you are in luck. This optical illusion vision test puts your eyesight to the test and helps you discover if you really have 20/20 vision. Created by Immerse Education, the brainteaser challenges your
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Boots to close down 300 stores this summer- Every store closed in 2024 so far
The high street brand of Boots has shared plans to close down hundreds of stores in the coming months. It comes as the store's parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance previously said in June 2023 that Boots would be closing down 300 pharmacy outlets
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ITV’s crime drama McDonald & Dodds returns - Full cast list and how to watch
Popular ITV crime drama McDonald & Dodds is back for a brand new series this weekend. Returning for series four, the whodunnit show welcomes back cast mates Jason Watkins and Tala Gouveia in the title roles as well as supporting star Claire Skinner
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Blues skipper Ralph suffers ankle injury in win at Bishop's Stortford
SOUTHEND United skipper Nathan Ralph suffered an ankle injury during Blues’ win at Bishop’s Stortford on Saturday. The Blues defender had to be taken off five minutes before the break and was later seen leaving the RDA Stadium wearing a protective
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This Morning vet issues warning to dog owners over flying ants this summer
A vet has issued a warning to dog owners this summer as flying ant season takes place across the UK. Flying ants tend to make an appearance during warmer days with very little wind or rain. Unlike regular ants, these ants are known to bite
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Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon dies at the age of 91
World snooker champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91, his wife has confirmed. The Welshman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever snooker players, died on Friday after battling cancer. He dominated the sport throughout
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New ITV comedy Piglets follows trainee police: Full cast list and how to watch
A new ITV comedy is arriving on screens this week, as Piglets a show facing backlash for its controversial title arrives on the broadcaster. Piglets follows the stories of six new police recruits working at Norbourne Police Training College.
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Pony and trap races planned on seafront spark Southend and Old Leigh dispersal order
A dispersal order has been put in place following reports of pony and trap racing event being planned in Southend and Leigh. Essex Police are aware of races being planned along the seafront today. A dispersal order - giving police additional
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Match report: Shrimpers triumph at Bishop's Stortford
FIRST-HALF goals from Gus Scott-Morriss and Josh Walker saw Southend United record a 2-0 win at Bishop’s Stortford this afternoon. Scott-Morriss headed the Shrimpers in front before a well-taken penalty from Walker made it three pre-season victories
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Rayleigh man charged by police after terrifying knife attack
A man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, following an assault in Rayleigh earlier this month. Police were called to reports of an assault at an address in Tyrell Road at around 12.10am on Friday 12 July. The victim
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Matchday live: Blues secure 2-0 win at Bishop's Stortford
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£5m of stolen cars seized and 16 chop shops uncovered in Essex Police crackdown
MORE than £5million worth of stolen cars have been seized, 16 chop shops uncovered and eight shipping containers full of stolen vehicle parts intercepted so far this year, Essex Police has revealed. Thanks to the force’s crack team targeting car
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Couple raise £10,000 for hospital's baby bereavement suite after daughter's death
A COUPLE whose child tragically died shortly after birth have raised more than £10,000 for an Essex hospital’s baby bereavement suite. Amie and Aaron Stephens organised a charity golf day, at Langdon Hills Golf Club, to raise the money in memory
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Part of south Essex street to shut for 40 days and six other new public notices
PART of a street in Rayleigh closing for 40 days is among the six latest public notices this week. Victoria Avenue will be shut off from its junction with London Road for a distance of about 40 metres from Monday, July 22. The closure is in
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Rare Russian Second World War fighter plane spotted landing at Southend Airport
Plane spotters at Southend Airport were treated to sightings of a very rare Russian WW2 fighter aircraft when it landed at the airport on Friday. The aircraft was a Russian built replica of a wartimes YAK-3 two-seater fighter, which was used by
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Man injured after being attacked by gang during violent incident in south Essex
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing GBH following an assault in Stanford-le-Hope yesterday. Officers were called to Margarets Avenue, at around 3.45pm yesterday to reports of a man being attacked by a group of found men. Officers
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Westcliff murder probe: Police issue update after fatal attack in Hamlet Court Road
A 55-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal assault in Westcliff last week. Officers were called to Hamlet Court Road shortly before 6pm on Thursday following reports that two people had been seriously assaulted. Sadly
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Dreading cleaning your BBQ? Try this quick hack using 12p household item
Much of the UK is set to have a “mini” heatwave on the way over the next few days. When the sun is shining, few things can beat al fresco dining, but cleaning the BBQ after greasy sausages and burgers have been sizzling away for hours can fill
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Has Hardest Geezer inspired the worst person you know? Check TikTok or Twitter
Back in April, Russ Cook, aka 'Hardest Geezer', became the first person to run the entire length of Africa. Since then, thousands of people around the globe have sought to emulate Russ in their own personal capacity and "smash tarmac". Whether
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I tried the 'world's best tea' and it's not from a popular British brand
Britain is known the world over for its love of tea with the country bucking the trend when compared to our coffee-drinking friends on the continent. First becoming popular in England, Scotland and Wales in the 17th century, people all across the
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Flight delays expected to continue across the UK after IT outage
Flight delays are expected to continue across the UK this weekend after Friday's worldwide IT outage. Airports have said their systems are working again but have warned that flights could be affected into the weekend. A number of airports across
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Rare Cadbury chocolate bar beloved by fans returns to the UK
A rare Cadbury chocolate bar that is beloved by Brits has returned to the UK after 'disappearing' from shelves. Hailing from Australia and New Zealand, the ‘Pinky’ chocolate bars are sold in stores like Iceland, B&M and Home Bargains. The
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Legendary Coronation Street duo exit the ITV soap for 'new adventures'
Legendary Coronation Street stars Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Carla Connor (Alison King) have exited the ITV soap opera to pursue 'new adventures'. Recently, on the Manchester-based show, Roy was arrested for the murder of Lauren Bolton (Cait
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Is the National Lottery app down? Users report issues with logging on
Thousands of users across the UK have reported issues with the National Lottery app and website. Many have reported issues with logging onto the application with some 1500 complaints being registered at around 6:30am this morning. There was
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Thriving re-opened south Essex pub launching new barbecue and garden bar
A THRIVING 17th century south Essex pub is getting ready to welcome punters to the launch of their new barbecue this weekend. The Punch Bowl, in Paglesham reopened at the start of the year after the Grade II-listed building was lovingly restored
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Devastated Basildon family to take 'angel' off life support after KFC bullying claims
The heartbroken family of a KFC worker who took an overdose because she was allegedly bullied at work have said they will turn her life support off on Monday. Emma Price’s family say she overdosed on painkiller medication having twice complained
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MAPPED: The most and least expensive streets across Southend borough
The streets across the Southend borough with some of the highest-valued homes have been revealed, according to a new study. Professional fast sales company Property Solvers tracked average sold price data from HM Land Registry since 2019 to see
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New £100k director set to be hired by Southend Council in bid to boost visitors
A NEW director with a £100,000 salary is set to be employed by Southend Council in a bid to pull in visitors and help boost tourism in the city. As part of the Labour council’s plans to help Southend thrive as a tourist hotspot, leader Daniel Cowan
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In pictures: This Morning takes over Southend seafront spot for 'beach Olympics'
Ice-cream relays, javelin throwing and miniature shot-put competitions delighted Southend beachgoers as a hit ITV daytime show was filmed on the seafront. This Morning took over Southend’s Jubilee Beach to film a "beach Olympics" segment for the
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Balaclava-clad thief smashes through front doors of south Essex charity
A CROOK used a crowbar to smash through the front doors of a charity – causing hundreds of pounds of damage and fleeing with ten bottles of booze. Wickford’s Royal British Legion, in Runwell Road, was targeted on Wednesday by a balaclava-clad crook
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Listed: the pretty Southend parks and green spaces named among best in the UK
NINE pretty parks and open spaces across Southend have been honoured with coveted Green Flag Awards - recognising them among the best in the country. The Green Flag Award is a prestigious accreditation recognising the most well-maintained, safe
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Tireless south Essex campaigner who quit banking career is awarded honorary doctorate
A CAMPAIGNER who quit her banking career to embark on a mission to empower women around the globe has been awarded an honorary doctorate. Vanessa Vallely OBE, from Hockley, began WeAreTheCity in 2008 to pave the way for women in their professional
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Scheme to plant a tree for every baby born in Southend is backed by councillors
A SCHEME to plant a tree for every new born baby in Southend has been wholeheartedly backed by councillors and will include stillborn babies. At a full council meeting on Thursday there was cross-party support for the motion put forward by Conservative
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Look inside amazing £2.5million Westcliff seafront villa with private balcony
A GORGEOUS waterside villa situated between Leigh and Southend is on the market for a guide price of £2,500,000. The detached property is located at 81 Chalkwell Esplanade in Westcliff, and comes with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and spans an
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Fonguck explains his departure from the Shrimpers
SOUTHEND United chief executive Tom Lawrence has wished Wes Fonguck well following his departure from Roots Hall. Fonguck has joined fellow National League side Ebbsfleet United after leaving Roots Hall. And Lawrence has thanked the 27-year-old