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Hull City offer contract to young Shrimpers midfielder
SOUTHEND United midfielder Aiden Shehu has been offered a contract by Championship club Hull City. Shehu has been with the Shrimpers since the age of 15 and was a first year scholar at Roots Hall last season. He was also selected in Albania
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Shamshoum targeting promotion after switch to Hullbridge Sports
LUIS Shamshoum is targeting a promotion push with Hullbridge Sports this season. The shot-stopper joined Sports from fellow Essex Senior League side Great Wakering Rovers this summer. And he believes Steve Roberts’ new look team have what it
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Tonight’s £14m EuroMillions winning numbers revealed - have you won?
Tonight’s National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 04, 08, 10, 16, 34. The Lucky Stars are: 04, 08. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £14 million. Millionaire Maker Selection: TWPB44366. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball
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How long is flying ant season and how long do they live? What to know
Summer is filled with many delights, from longer days, hotter weather, and the school break to more time outside to enjoy the better weather. However, with the warmer season comes the start of many inconveniencing bugs, including flying ants.
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK from tomorrow
The Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week, as a moderate geomagnetic storm heads towards Earth, NASA has said. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation earlier this summer, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south
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This is what Universal Credit claimants must tell the DWP to avoid a fine
Universal Credit claimants are being warned of the changes to circumstances they must make the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aware of. If the Government believes you deliberately did not tell them of a change in circumstances in order
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What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work
Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to the RAC - which is why we have speed cameras. They work by recording a vehicle’s speed – to do this they use markings on the road or radar technology to identify the vehicle
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Obesity task force plan as quarter of reception class kids overweight
CHILDHOOD obesity in Thurrock is to be tackled by a specialist task group as a new report revealed almost a quarter of reception class pupils are overweight. A report to be presented to the council's people overview scrutiny committee highlights
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Supermarket listed among potential sites for new homes in Castle Point borough
Morrisons in Hadleigh, Seevic College in Thundersley and Canvey police station have all been listed as potential sites for new homes, it has been revealed. Dozens of sites have been put forward for development to prevent Castle Point from falling
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School in Benfleet ordered to improve after concerns over 'quality of education'
A SCHOOL in Benfleet has been ordered to improve after Ofsted inspectors criticised the “quality of education” amid concerns some teaching was “unclear”. Jotmans Hall Primary School, in High Road, Benfleet has been rated requires improvement overall
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'Severe disruption' to c2c services after vehicle crashes into bridge
COMMUTERS are facing "severe disruption" to c2c services this evening after a crash. Following a road vehicle crashing into a bridge near Laindon earlier, services on the main lines via Basildon may be cancelled, altered or delayed at short notice
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Thugs attack man 'several times' before taking quad bike in south Essex street
THUGS attacked a man "several times" before taking his "distinctive" quad bike in a residential Benfleet street. The victim was approached by two men dressed in all black, with one wearing a cap and blue face mask, in Hall Farm Road today at around
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The ultimate Christmas holiday setting off from Southend Airport this winter
EXCLUSIVE winter flights to Santa's magical Lapland will be setting off from Southend Airport for Christmas. Breaks will be departing from the south Essex airport in December 2024 and 2025 to whisk families away to explore Lapland before Christmas
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Fit-again Bridge is excited for Blues' future
FIT-AGAIN Jack Bridge is excited for Southend United’s future. Bridge started his pre-season with 45 minutes against Bishop’s Stortford on Saturday. And he was thrilled to take to the pitch just hours after the consortium had been confirmed
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'Treasured' puppet-themed postbox topper stolen from Southend Pier
A "HEARTLESS" thief has snatched an intricate postbox topper displayed at the head of Southend Pier. The handmade creation was placed on the world's longest pleasure pier's postbox to mark the upcoming three-day Puppet Festival, running from Friday
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In the dock: 20 south Essex people at magistrates' courts in recent weeks
From thieves to speeding drivers, these are 20 residents or visitors in south Essex who have been sentenced at magistrates' courts in recent weeks. >>> Court reporting - what your newspaper can and can't report A SPEEDING motorist
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Essex school reprimanded by data watchdog over facial recognition for payments
An Essex school has been reprimanded by the data protection regulator after using facial recognition technology to take cashless canteen payments from pupils. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said Chelmer Valley High School, in Chelmsford
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Witness appeal as man left with serious head injury after attack in Southend
POLICE have launched a witness appeal after a young man was left with potentially life-threatening injuries during an attack in Southend. Officers were called to Southchurch Boulevard at around 10.15pm on Sunday, July 14, following England's match
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Roads set to close for popular Basildon carnival - here's the full route
ROADS are set to be filled with crowds of colourful costumes as the popular Basildon and Pitsea Carnival returns. The event will be taking place on Saturday with a parade through Ghyllgrove, Whitmore Way and Felmores, culminating in a huge festival
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Popular fun fair returning to Chalkwell Park for 80th year - here's when
A POPULAR annual fun fair is returning to Chalkwell Park for its 80th anniversary this summer. The fun-filled family attraction will have a mixture of both children’s and thrill rides, with new rides for 2024. This year will feature crazy price
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Viral Basildon mum who mooned sports day crowd STILL gets '20 messages a day'
A viral mum who faceplanted and flashed her bum at her child's sports day two years ago STILL gets "20 messages a day" from admirers. Katie Hannaford, 38, enjoyed a brief spell of fame after a clip of her tripping and mooning the crowd during
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Major retailer set to shut Southend and Rayleigh stores after rescue deal
Carpetright has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi, but will shut more than 200 stores and cut more than 1,000 jobs. It was announced on Monday the flooring retailer Tapi had agreed to buy 54 Carpetright stores, two warehouses, the brand
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Traffic lights out at busy Basildon junction after 'pole knocked over'
COMMUTERS were met with chaos this morning after traffic lights at a busy Basildon junction were out. Photos show a traffic light pole at the Pipps Hill junction knocked over and signs up saying the lights are out. It left drivers having had
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Baby seal rescued by South Essex Wildlife Hospital after being found... in a park
A baby seal has been rescued by a south Essex wildlife hospital after being found in a park in Wickford. South Essex Wildlife Hospital, in Orsett, received a call from a gentleman who was walking his dog in Wickford Memorial Park. He had spotted
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Claim a free case of wine and be transported to Spain with Wine52
Wine lovers can embark on a journey to Spain's renowned Castilla-La Mancha region. For just £9.95 with a free case from Wine52, a wine discovery club, you could be transported to mainland Europe. We've teamed up with Wine52 for this exclusive
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Severe delays on the M25 and QE2 Bridge after highway officers halt traffic
There are severe delays on the M25 and Dartford Crossing after traffic was held by highway officers. National Highways traffic officers temporarily held traffic at the QE2 Bridge this morning to remove a broken down vehicle from a live lane.
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Teenagers swept out to sea along Southend seafront saved by RNLI volunteers
Two teenagers who were swept out to sea on a paddleboard along Southend seafront have been rescued. On Friday, volunteers from Southend RNLI were called to help two teenagers, one kilometre south of Ocean Beach café. The first day of the summer
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Essex’s Stow Maries Aerodrome thrown lifeline after threat of closure
MUSEUM bosses say they have been thrown a lifeline after overrunning roadworks which threatened the attraction's future, were halted. Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, near Maldon, saw visitor numbers plummet after roadworks by Essex and Suffolk
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First blind Barbie doll with 'textured and vibrant' fabrics released by Mattel
Hi Barbie! Toy company Mattel has released the first blind Barbie (which comes with a cane with a marshmallow tip) during its 65th anniversary year. The latest Barbie doll announcement follows in a long line of inclusive dolls which have included
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World-famous parachute team joins bumper twilight display at Essex airshow
A WORLD-FAMOUS parachute team will be jumping into action as night starts to descend on this summer’s Clacton Airshow. The British Army’s Red Devils parachute team will be showcasing the immense capabilities of the Army’s paratroopers during the
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Doctor warning over 5 'subtle' signs of 'deadly' syndrome that leads to strokes
A Doctor has issued a warning over five 'subtle' signs of Metabolic syndrome - a condition that can lead to heart disease and strokes. Often going undetected, Metabolic syndrome is a serious health issue that is a cluster of conditions. These
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£200k bid to bulldoze 'danger' Southend site where youngsters 'diced with death'
A "DANGEROUS" building where youngsters were spotted “dicing with death” is set to be demolished. Southend Council has published an advert for a £200,000 contract to demolish the Avro and Viking Centre in Eastwood, close to Southend Airport.
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'They didn’t do enough' - More consultation over Eastwood GP closure and merger plans
HUNDREDS of patients at a GP surgery have been given a stay of execution after it was revealed more consultation will take place over plans for a merger. Bosses at the Eastwood Group Practice have been looking to close the surgery at 346 Rayleigh
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Plea for end to violence and anti-social behaviour near Southend homeless centre
A CHARITY boss says work is being done to tackle anti-social behaviour following reports of alcoholics fighting each other with golf clubs outside a homeless centre. A resident of 35 years, who won’t be named for fear of “certain reprisals”, says
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Families on Basildon estate hit by 'crumbling concrete' take fight to Downing Street
DEFIANT residents of a Basildon estate hit by “crumbling concrete” are taking the fight to Downing Street. All 18 homes on the Knights Estate, in Lee Chapel North, are set to be demolished by Basildon Council after it was found they were constructed
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Controversial call to ban ski masks in Southend city centre branded 'unenforceable'
A CONTROVERSIAL call to ban yobs from wearing ski masks and balaclavas in the heart of Southend has been defeated amid fears it would be “unenforceable”. Jack Warren, Conservative councillor for Belfairs Ward, wanted a ban on face coverings included
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Celebrity charity football match in honour of Googlebox star George Gilbey
A CELEBRITY charity football match is being held in memory of Gogglebox star George Gilbey following his tragic death. George, 40, died following an incident in Shoebury in March this year, when he fell through a skylight while working on a building
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Traders and city leaders hit back as Southend ranked 'one of worst' seaside resorts
TRADERS and city leaders have hit back at a report which ranked Southend as one of the UK’s worst seaside resorts, saying the thousands who visit every year “can’t be wrong”. The annual Which? survey saw Southend rated 118th out of 127 seaside
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'It is everything to me': south Essex shop's race against the clock to find new home
A SHOP owner says she has faced “a lot of tears and sleepless nights” after discovering she needs to find a new home for her beloved balloon business. Justina Morrell, owner of Heartfelt Balloons, in Hadleigh, says she is “racing against the clock