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Southend United legends react to consortium taking charge of club
HERE'S how a whole host of Southend United legends reacted to the club's new ownership after months of uncertainty. NEIL HARRIS: "Today is a new dawn, and a landmark day for our football club. As an ex player and more importantly a boyhood fan
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Further details from the consortium's deal to buy Blues
AFTER 12 months of talks with previous chairman Ron Martin, the group headed up by Justin Rees have finally completed their takeover of Southend United. The Echo understands that although Martin still owns Roots Hall right now, the club have a
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Blues boss Maher on trialist and pre-season plans
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has yet to decide whether or not to offer trialist wing-back Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo a contract. The former Southampton defender has featured in all three of the Shrimpers' pre-season friendlies so far But Maher
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Joe Biden withdraws from US presidential race
US President Joe Biden has withdrawn from his bid for re-election, saying it is “in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down”. In a letter posted to his social media account, he said it had been the greatest honour of
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Human League among huge 80s bands coming to Essex for new festival
SIX huge bands who made it big in the 80s will be coming to Colchester as part of a whole-day for showcasing new wave and synth-pop retro revival. The Human League will be headlining the 80s Calling! festival, set to take place on a huge stage
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Step inside this beautiful Essex village home with its own private spa building
A beautiful 16th century home in a private setting and added spa facilities is on the market in Essex. The grade-II listed country house in Coggeshall Road, Kelvedon, is a five-bedroom and three-bathroom home, stretching across 5,318 sq ft of
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Essex Police: Woman missing from Pitsea has been found
Essex Police say a 39-year-old, who went missing from Pitsea, has been found. The woman was last seen in the Travers Way area, at around 12.50pm today (Sunday 21 July). At 10.45pm on Sunday, Essex Police said the missing woman had been found
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Woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after police called to major Essex road
A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after police were called to a bridge on the A12 last night, near Colchester. Essex Police were called to concerns for the safety of a woman on a bridge over the A12 at around 10.25pm last
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Drugs gang who used 'violence' and 'poisoned communities' in south Essex jailed
Five men have received sentences for selling drugs on Canvey, with 3 of the 5 jailed for 8 years. Officers from the Op Falcon team, who target those involved in organised crime, first became aware of the group in October 2023. The officers
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Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous
The UK wildlife has a wide range of creatures and animals, from spikey hedgehogs, the nocturnal bats and the wise barn owl. But away from the often described 'cute' animals are those that tend to scare many like the humble snake. Typically
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Property prices rise in Southend - how much could your home be worth?
House prices increased by 2% – more than the average for the East of England – in Southend in May, new figures show. But the rise does not reverse the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area suffer a 1.8% annual decline.
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'Worrying': Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases 'reach record high' in Southend
Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases in Southend reached a record high last year, new figures show. The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV said the "worrying trajectory" of rising diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections across England
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Strictly Come Dancing star becomes first female to face bullying claims
A Strictly Come Dancing star has become the first female on the show to face allegations of bullying a celebrity dance partner. It has been alleged that the pair would row every single day and that the professional dancer would fly into a rage
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Giovanni Pernice spokesperson fires back at Amanda Abbington's 'abuse' claims
Giovanni Pernice's spokesperson has hit back at recent claims by Amanda Abbington that he was "cruel" and "abusive" to her on Strictly Come Dancing. The Sherlock actor recently spoke with The Sun on Sunday, telling them she feared speaking out.
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In memoriam: the death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week
The Echo has published two death notices this week. Every week, the Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain
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Three men spotted opening manhole and stealing copper cables in south Essex
Police are appealing for information after cable was stolen today in Tilbury. Officers responded to reports of three men attempting to steal cable at Fort Road, shortly before 12.20am, today (Sunday 21 July). It was reported that the men had
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Police take action amid concerns over ‘pony and trap racing’ in south Essex
Essex Police officers have minimised disruption following concerns about potential pony and trap racing events in Southend and Leigh. Dispersal orders were put in place yesterday (Saturday 20 July) following information about potential events along
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Violent screwdriver attack leaves man needing surgery after road rage incident
A violent screwdriver attack left a man requiring surgery and stitches after suffering injuries to his neck following a road rage incident. The victim, a man in his 20s, was attacked in London Road, Benfleet, at around 5pm on July 4 by three men
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Ex-glamour model Jodie Marsh's bid to keep eight lemurs rejected by Essex council
A former glamour model turned animal rescuer has hit back at Uttlesford District Council after being refused a licence to keep lemurs at her private animal sanctuary. Jodie Marsh, 45, claimed Uttlesford Council was "completely corrupt" and had
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Multi-million pound Essex dining destination to have an invite only VIP room
THE investor behind a new multi-million pound high-class dining establishment in Essex has revealed it will have a VIP area. Entrepreneur Barrie Drewitt-Barlow has shared details on some of the exclusive offerings that his new venture, Ocean’s
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Look inside new Japanese restaurant in south Essex High Street
A new Japanese restaurant has opened in Brentwood - and the Echo’s sister title Romford Recorder had a peek inside. Japanese restaurant group Taro has launched its seventh restaurant in Brentwood High Street, hoping to transport customers to Japan
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James Corden fights back tears as he issues Gavin and Stacey update
An emotional James Corden fought back tears as he shared an update with fans regarding the last-ever episode of Gavin and Stacey. The return of the iconic comedy series was confirmed all the way back in May with its conclusion expected to air this
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Coastguard attends seven Southend incidents in 24 hours - including rescuing teens
HM Coastguard Southend-on-Sea were called to 7 incidents yesterday, only 1 day into the school summer holidays. The coastguard was called to rescue 2 teenagers, aged 13 and 14, who were drifting out on an ongoing tide, as well as attending a vessel
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Major Essex road re-opens after 'police-led incident' sparked road closure
The A12 in north Essex has re-opened after being closed in both directions last night due to a police-led incident. The road closed in both directions between Junction 29 and Junction 27, near Colchester, last night at roughly 11.40pm. According
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ITV viewers call new police comedy Piglets 'dreadful' over controversial title
ITV viewers have branded the new comedy show Piglets as “dreadful” following its premiere tonight (Saturday, July 20). The show follows the story of six new police recruits working at Norbourne Police Training College, trained by no-nonsense Superintendent
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Reported crime in Essex has fallen by over 10,200 this year, police say
Latest figures show that the number of reported crimes in Essex have fallen by over 10,200 from January to end of June this year, but Police need funding to ensure it continues to decline. Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said: “Crime is continuing
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'Seven-day-a-week security and beefed up CCTV to improve Basildon town centre safety'
THE leader of Basildon Council has vowed to improve safety in the town centre by introducing a seven-day-a-week security team coupled with beefed up CCTV, new lighting and community wardens. Labour council leader Gavin Callaghan has spoken of the
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Rare vintage photos offer glimpse back in time to quiet village life in Southend
These photographs offer a snapshot back in time to when village life was much quieter. They show old cottages which once stood in Prittlewell and other parts of Southend. White dresses - women outside their cottages in Rochford Road, Prittlewell
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Cancer patient thanks Havens hospices for 'new lease of life' as he returns home
A CANCER patient has thanked Havens hospices for giving him a “new lease of life” as he heads home to his wife after a three week stay. Bill Ashdown was first made aware of the hospice’s work during an event at The Ironworks after his cancer began
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One in five 'frustrated' at trying to see dentist in south Essex 'dental desert'
A FIFTH of patients across south Essex are being left frustrated as they struggle to book an appointment with an NHS dentist, a new survey suggests. The study by the British Dental Association found 18per cent of 9,202 respondents in Mid and South
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Fundraisers highlight 'invaluable' work of Havens hospices amid rising costs
VALIANT fundraisers who raised thousands of pounds for Havens hospices have come together to highlight its “invaluable” work as rising costs and a lack of funding leave the UK’s hospices in their “worst state for 20 years”. Havens hospices, which
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The Dartford Crossing closures this weekend during heatwave
As a heatwave hits this weekend, there will be significant closures at the Dartford Crossing, which links Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex. The closures will impact both the west and east tunnels, potentially causing disruptions during the
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Blur’s new documentary film is a gorgeous insight into music, friendship and ageing
COLCHESTER rock giants Blur appear in a new documentary film To The End which released in cinemas on Friday. As one of the biggest bands in the world, Blur have been captivating audiences from the 1990s onwards. Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon,