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Hullbridge enjoy five star start to Essex Senior League season
HULLBRIDGE Sports started the Essex Senior League season in fine fashion, thrashing Stansted 5-0. Sports raced into a 4-0 lead before half-time at the TJ Cottis Stadium. And Mechack Asuka, who bagged Sports’ fourth goal, was delighted with
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Brown helps Wakering secure win at West Essex
HARRY Brown helped fire Great Wakering Rovers to a 2-0 win at West Essex on the opening day of the Essex Senior League season. Brown put Rovers in front before Tony Martin completed the scoring for Marcus Bowers’ side late on. And the Wakering
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Ensign fight back to secure share of the spoils on opening day
WHITE Ensign kicked off their Essex Senior League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Halstead Town at Burroughs Park. Asa Cansdale fired Halstead ahead just past the half hour mark before Riley Weir equalised in the 57th minute for the home-side.
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Future of Basildon Cineworld cinema sealed as company announces closures
Cineworld has announced plans to shut six cinemas across the UK as part of major restructuring plans - but Basildon's is safe. The business, which is part of the world’s second-largest cinema chain, has struggled since the Covid pandemic as audiences
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'I got to climb on top of a London tube train and hang from the ceiling'
If, like me, you have always assumed that any building with the name “museum” at the end is silent rooms filled with old artefacts, then I’m afraid to say you’ve been missing out on a world of creativity and wonder. I went to London’s new Paradox
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The Only Fools and Horses star who quit acting and now has a different career
An Only Fools and Horses star remembered fondly by fans has revealed how he quit acting to pursue a totally different career. Daniel Peacock, who played ‘Mental Mickey’ in a single episode of the popular BBC sitcom in 1985, spoke about his new
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In pictures: Crowds rock 'amazing' Lazydays festival in Southend's Priory Park
A NEW craft drinks and music festival has drawn to a close after a successful three-day event. The inaugural Lazydays Festival kicked off in Southend's Priory Park on Friday and ended on Sunday. The event was put together by Mike Bromfield
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Benfleet's big day ends in home defeat to Woodford
BENFLEET began life in the Essex Senior League with a 1-0 defeat to Woodford Town on Saturday. Khalil Kirwan-Mead bagged the only goal of the game for the visitors 13 minutes from time at the Woodside Stadium. But Benfleet chairman Dan Wright
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'It means the world': Lazydays boss on 'amazing' festival in Southend's Priory Park
THE boss of a new craft drinks and music festival is “over the moon” and thankful to the people of Southend as the three-day event draws to a close. Mike Bromfield, 33, of WeCraft Events, co-organised this year’s debut Lazydays Festival in Southend's
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Southend and Basildon to sizzle in 29C to 30C temperatures with heat 'health alert'
SOUTHEND and Basildon are set to reach warm temperatures after a government agency has issued a weather health alert. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow-health alert for the east of England from tomorrow until 11pm on Wednesday
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Barclays issues romance scam warning to Brits as reports rise
Barclays is warning Brits about romance scams as its research revealed an increase in claims. The bank analysed its business and personal current account customer scam data and found a 139% increase in the total value of romance scam reports when
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In memoriam: the 10 death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week
The Echo has published 10 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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Warship cannon discovered near Southend Pier to be 'marked' to deter thieves
The cannon discovered from a 17th century warship will be included in Historic England's forensic marking programme, using the latest underwater protective marking technology to deter thieves. Earlier this week, it was revealed that a diver had
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In the dock: 13 south Essex people sentenced by magistrates this month
From drink drivers to people failing to give information to police, these are 14 south Essex residents and visitors who have been sentenced at magistrates' courts this month. >>> Court reporting - what your newspaper can and can't report
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Walker boosted by his strong start with Shrimpers
JOSH Walker wants his pre-season form to be the start of things to come at Southend United this season. Walker made it three goals in four friendlies with a well-taken left-footed shot against Gillingham on Saturday. And the summer signing
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National League announce new broadcasting deal with DAZN
NATIONAL League matches will be shown on DAZN from the start of this season. A statement from the League released this morning confirmed a seven year agreement has been signed and will enable matches to be accessed across all platforms including
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Preview of day two at the Olympics as Team GB looks to scoop gold in the pool
Olympic Games fans can expect lots of anticipation and excitement on day two (July 28) as Adam Peaty looks to make history. It’s been a tricky time for the 29-year-old since retaining his 100m breaststroke crown in Tokyo but he’s back in the pool
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Crane truck driver caught drifting dangerously between M25 lanes in south Essex
A crane truck driver who drifted between lanes dangerously on the motorway has been banned from driving. David Sharp, of Campion Close in Chatham, Kent, was disqualified from driving for 19 months at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on July 16.
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Popular south Essex restaurant of 25 years shuts for major million-pound revamp
A restaurant in Brentwood has shut for major refurbishment works. Masons in Ingrave Road shut on Monday (July 22) as part of a million-pound refurb which includes the demolition of its conservatory. The British restaurant has been standing
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In pictures: The (many) times EastEnders has filmed in Southend over the years
ON many occasions over the years, EastEnders have visited Southend to film the BBC One soap. Here we take a look back of some of the times they’ve filmed in the city. Reunited - Arthur, Pauline and Michelle in Southend to find Mark Fowler
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Mum and entrepreneur celebrating expanding business with new Thorpe Bay salon
A MUM and entrepreneur is celebrating a whirlwind couple of months after relocating and expanding her business after giving birth to her baby girl. Chloe Barlow, 27, runs the Image Beauty and Image Training Academy, which was previously based above
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Historical plaque unveiled at Leigh Heritage Centre to commemorate Dunkirk hero
A SECOND World War hero who played a vital role in the daring Dunkirk evacuation has been honoured with a special plaque. The lasting tribute has been unveiled at the Leigh Heritage Centre to commemorate Jewish Royal Naval Officer Sub Lieutenant
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Rayleigh man completes triple running challenge in memory of much-loved uncle
A Rayleigh man who lost his uncle after a battle with a brain tumour has taken on three running challenges to raise funds for the charity that supported him. Kyle Helleur, 35, wanted to give back to Havens Hospices which cared for his uncle at
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EastEnders at 40: How stars from south Essex have lit up Walford over the years
Southend and south Essex have produced many actors starring in EastEnders over the years. As the soap prepares to celebrate its milestone 40th anniversary in February 2025, we take a look at their early years and the stars' journeys to Albert Square
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South Essex school ordered to improve by Ofsted after 'period of staff instability'
A South Essex school which has been through a "period of staff instability" has been ordered to improve by Ofsted. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, in Scratton Road, Stanford-le-Hope, has been rated as "requires improvement" after an inspection
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Southend Pier's high-tech fire-fighting system that helps keep iconic landmark safe
AMID efforts to bolster Southend Pier as a visitor attraction, the lid has been lifted on what goes on behind the scenes every day to prevent another devastating fire. It may be the world’s longest pleasure pier but it also boasts another unusual
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Basildon Council objects to proposed plans for pylons over parts of the Borough
BASILDON Council has highlighted a catalogue of issues as it opposed plans which could see 50m tall pylons towering over parts of Basildon and Billericay. As part of the National Grid’s consultation over the controversial plans for pylons stretching