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Tonight's £24m winning EuroMillions numbers revealed - have you won?
Tonight’s (Friday July 26 2024) National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 04, 19, 23, 35, 37. The Lucky Stars are: 04, 08. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £24 million. Millionaire Maker Selection – one UK millionaires have been
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Pictured: The man who hid camera behind poster to spy on victim
A PAEDOPHILE has been convicted for setting up a secret camera so he could spy on a teenage girl. Dennis Carroll's "pre-planned operation" involved him drilling into a wall so he could place a hidden camera behind a poster and record his victim
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Inspirational teen Lenny Rush to appear on Channel 4 Paralympics coverage
BURNHAM actor Lenny Rush has been named as part of Channel 4’s Paralympic Games coverage this summer. The actor, who most recently starred in Doctor Who, will be making an appearance for this summer's Paralympics, which run from August 28 until
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Drug driver crashed car, fled scene, then lied to police in interview, court hears
A DRUG driver who smashed his BMW into a parked car and then lied to police in an interview has been convicted on his 25th birthday. Joshua Aydon fled the scene in Maldon Road, Burnham, in mid Essex, after crashing his BMW 3 series in January,
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Warning to Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 & other airline passengers over rule changes
Holidaymakers flying with Jet2, Ryanair, EasyJet, TUI and other airlines have been warned to make sure they are aware of new rules this summer. There have been a number of changing rules and regulations at airports over recent months, with many
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Southend pub goes into lockdown over 'fears of man with gun'
CUSTOMERS at a popular pub were plunged into terror after a man claiming to have a firearm sparked a dramatic lockdown. Police rushed to the Saxon King Pub, in Priory Crescent, Southend, yesterday at around 9.30pm after receiving reports of a man
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Plans to transform 'relocating' Sports Direct in Basildon town centre unveiled
Plans have been revealed to extend proposals which have already been agreed for a self-storage facility in a south Essex town centre, with the whole site set to take over two shops. Proposals have been unveiled, by DVS Ground Rent Ltd, for a self-storage
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Bank branch in Basildon town centre to close for almost a month - here's why
A BANK is closing its Basildon town centre branch for almost a month while it undergoes a refresh. The HSBC in the Town Square is closing on Monday from 4.30pm as internal building work starts in an effort to revamp the branch. This includes
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'Severe' delays on blocked M25 after crash in south Essex
DRIVERS are facing "severe" delays on the M25 this afternoon after a crash in south Essex. The motorway was blocked at junction 29 due to the accident with traffic using the A127 entry slip to go past. UPDATE-M25 Clockwise- Long delays
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PHOTOS: New attraction to Southend Pier revealed ahead of huge summer party
THE newest addition to Southend Pier has been revealed ahead of its second summer party this weekend. The Wacky Walk of Mirrors have been added to the 1.33-mile landmark which features classic fun house mirrors which distorts reflections - perfect
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Ominous viral video shows ‘shark’ lurking in river Thames
A viral TikTok video shows sharks swimming in the river Thames. The video, which now has 1.3 million views, was shared on Monday, July 22. It shows what appears to be a shark fin gliding through the water with ominous music playing in the background
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Met Officer from Essex admits stealing £115 from dead actor who collapsed
A Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office after stealing money from a man who died after collapsing. Pc Craig Carter, of Harlow, Essex, stole around £115 from Italian filmmaker and actor Claudio Gaetani between
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Martin Lewis' MSE explains changes to the £200 school uniform grant in UK
Money Saving Expert (MSE) has explained in depth the UK's £200 grants towards school uniforms. MSE, which was founded by finance guru Martin Lewis, explained all in a handy guide. It said: "If you're on certain benefits, such as Universal Credit
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Pigeon shot by air gun sparks probe into 'suspicious' bird deaths in Southend
A pigeon shot with an air gun has sparked an investigation into a "suspicious" number of deaths of the birds on Southend seafront. The deaths - in Eastern Esplanade - were reported to the RSPCA by a member of public who had managed to rescue one
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Yellow heat-health warning issued as Essex set to bask in 28C next week
A HEAT-health alert has been issued for Essex as temperatures are expected to reach 28C on the second week of the summer holidays. After a cloudier and cooler start to the six-week holidays for families, temperatures are expected to rise again
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‘It’s brilliant’: Shrimpers fans queue to buy club's new home and away shirts
SOUTHEND United fans have been queuing to purchase to the club's newly released kits for the forthcoming season. Both the home and away shirts went on sale this morning and already seem to be a big hit with the supporters. Popular - fans queue
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Vet warns all dog owners going to UK beaches of one ‘extremely dangerous’ threat
When nice weather finally comes around, many Brits enjoy days out at UK beaches with some sharing the fun with their pet dogs. Amongst all the fun, it’s still important to be aware of your surroundings and the dangers that beaches can present.
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Pictures show car crash with telegraph pole as south Essex road closed
A car has crashed into a telegraph pole in south Essex, new pictures show. Yesterday evening, emergency services were spotted on the scene on Barleylands Road, Billericay, after reports of a crash. Pictures display a car crashing into a telegraph
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Tesco is giving away free vegetables to help children eat their 5 a day
Supermarket giant Tesco is offering free vegetables to children in a bid to encourage them to eat more of their five a day. Working with leading baby and kids’ food brand Ella’s Kitchen, the scheme comes as a recent study revealed how little children
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Sainsbury's apologises after accidentally using 'racist' term on trouser label
Sainsbury's has apologised after accidentally using a 'racist' term to label some school trousers on its website. The two pairs of trousers in question were advertised as "Grey Skinny Reinforced Knee Grow Hem Trousers 2 Pack" and "Reinforced Knee
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Live updates as burst water main causes flooding and traffic issues in Shoebury
3:33pm Crews remain on the scene trying to fix the leak. An Essex and Suffolk Water spokesman said: "We've been working
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Roundabout closed as large burst water main causes significant flooding in Shoebury
A ROUNDABOUT has been closed as a large burst water main causes significant flooding in Shoebury Essex and Suffolk Water said they received reports at around 3am of a burst on a large water main on Parson Corner roundabout in Shoebury. As a
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M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend
A few 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 you are set
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Southend charity which helps support unpaid carers to close after 25 years
A CASH-STRAPPED charity providing support and advice to unpaid carers in Southend is set to close after almost 25 years. Southend Carers has announced it will shut on Tuesday as “financial difficulties” have made it “impossible” for the organisation
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Businesses hope for 'boost' as new Basildon town centre cinema finally opens
BUSINESS owners in Basildon's town centre hope the long awaited opening of the Vue cinema can provide a much needed "boost" to the area. Traders in the area say they hope the cinema proves a massive success and brings more footfall to the town
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'Classy and cool' Leigh restaurant named among top 100 best restaurants in UK
A “CLASSY and cool” Leigh restaurant is celebrating after being named as one of the top 100 in the whole UK. Food Leigh-on-Sea, in Leigh Road, has picked up the accolade after impressing “undercover inspectors” who visited restaurants across the
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Leigh town councillor ‘provoked’ into ‘shut up’ rant at residents during meeting
A LEIGH town councillor is facing calls to resign after branding residents a mob and ordering them to "shut up" during a tirade at a meeting. A video shared on social media showed culture and community committee chairman Paul Gilson losing his
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Mayor fails to halt controversial route for lorries to Shoebury homes site
THOUSANDS of lorries carrying mud to a Shoebury development will use a controversial route despite pleas from residents and the Mayor of Southend. Bellway Homes has planning permission to build 214 homes on two flood-prone parcels of land off Barge
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'Running sore' Airbnb in Southend ordered to close over 'substantial disruption'
THE owners of a home used as an Airbnb have been ordered to stop using it for short-term lets after it caused “substantial disruption” for neighbours. Neighbours living close to the property in Christchurch Road, Southend, complained to the council
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Leigh special school unveils plan for new teaching block amid growing demand
A SPECIAL needs school in Leigh is hoping to build a new teaching block with four classrooms to help keep up with the growing demand for places. St Christopher School, in Mountdale Gardens, currently has 255 pupils but is “working at a capacity
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Celebrities condemn ‘injustice’ of M25 Just Stop Oil protestors’ sentences
More than 1,200 artists, athletes and academics have condemned the “injustice” of sentences handed to five Just Stop Oil activists for peaceful protests on the M25. In a letter to Attorney General Richard Hermer KC, the high-profile figures backed
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Millions kept by the government in 'dormant' Dartford Crossing accounts
An investigation conducted by the BBC has found that the government kept £5m in “dormant” pre-paid Dartford Crossing accounts. According to an investigation conducted by the broadcaster, the money has been collected since 2014, when toll booths
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Shrimpers boss Maher provides injury update ahead of Gills clash
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher does not know if defenders Harry Taylor and Nathan Ralph will be fit enough to feature against Gillingham tomorrow. Taylor suffered a nasty cut on his forehead during the opening pre-season clash at Great Wakering
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Blues and Canvey legends to roll back the years to help Glen
CANVEY Island and Southend United legends will roll back the years on Sunday in a match to raise funds for Gulls programme editor Glen Eckett. Glen contracted a serious brain infection just before Christmas and is currently in a state of minimal
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Blues boss Maher previews home friendly with Gillingham
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher wants the Shrimpers to be Roots Hall ready for the start of the National League season. Blues host League Two side Gillingham in their only home pre-season clash of the summer tomorrow. And Maher feels it is