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All the Dartford Crossing closures this week including full bridge closure
The Dartford Crossing will face many closures this week, with a full closure of the QEII Bridge scheduled for Saturday (August 3) night. The Dartford Crossing, previously known as the Dartford Tunnel until 1991, is a major road crossing over the
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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly
Earlier today Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of public spending cuts including Pension Credit. Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment going forward - those on the credit will get £200
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Former restaurant in Leigh could be transformed into bakery under new plans
A FORMER Leigh restaurant could be transformed into a new bakery under fresh plans submitted to Southend Council. Southend Council has received a planning application to convert the Dining Room restaurant, in 1356 London Road, Leigh, into a bakery
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Southend City Jam reveals headliners for UK's biggest street art festival
THE UK’s largest street art festival will take over Southend in just four weeks time, with the city’s blank walls turned into huge canvases for bright and colourful artwork. Ahead of Southend City Jam, from August 30 to September 1, headline artists
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'Entirely wrong' - South Essex reacts to Chancellor restricting Winter Fuel Payments
MILLIONS of people will miss out on vital support to help pay their energy bills, a south Essex MP has claimed, after winter fuel payments were restricted by the new Chancellor. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the House of Commons that winter
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Car passenger with toddler on lap among 95 offences in one day near Chalkwell Park
A CAR passenger caught with a toddler sleeping on her lap was among 95 traffic offences identified by police in a day of action near Chalkwell Park. In a crackdown on driving offences, police carried out a Vision Zero enforcement day on Saturday
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How do you know if a speed camera caught you? Find out if there's a way to check
Hundreds of thousands of motorists are caught speeding in the UK every year, but is there a way of telling if you are one of them? The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. In certain circumstances
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Boy band stars heading to Basildon for 'better than ever' bingo rave event
POP boy band stars are coming to Basildon for a unique bingo night which promises to be "weird and wonderful". Bada Bingo runs events up and down the UK in retro Buzz Bingo Halls, featuring loud music, confetti and flashing lights as rave-goers
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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'Severe' delays on A127 after 'spillage' at major south Essex junction
DRIVERS are facing "severe" delays on the A127 this afternoon as a "spillage" has shut off a lane in south Essex. Traffic is queueing near Basildon as one lane has been closed due to "spillage" Southend-bound at the Fortune of War junction.
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Old Leigh pub with food 'to die for' named among best places to eat by seaside
A pub with dishes "to die for" has been named among the best places to eat by the British seaside. The Guardian shared a list of its readers favourite places to each on the coast across the country including cafes, restaurants and pubs by the sea
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Motorcyclist, 35, dies at scene of serious crash in south Essex
A MOTORCYCLIST in his 30s died at the scene of a serious crash in Billericay, police have confirmed. Police were called to Botney Hill Road shortly before 8am on Saturday, July 27, following reports of a crash involving a motorbike and a car.
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Major retailer Next unveils opening date for new store near Southend Airport
A home and fashion retailer is set to open its doors this week at a retail park close to Southend Airport as bosses have revealed the official opening date. Next will be opening on Wednesday, as the business takes over the former Oak Furniture
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Blues and Canvey legends reunite to help support Glen
A WHOLE host of Canvey Island and Southend United legends rolled back the years to help raise funds for Glen Eckett and his family. Lifelong Canvey fan Glen, who is also the club's programme editor, contracted a serious brain infection just before
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'Graffiti grannies' take over Southend street to challenge 'rebellious' perception
THE “Graffiti Grannies” have unleashed their inner creativity by spray-painting artwork as part of Southend’s Estuary Fringe Festival. Renowned Southend artist John Bulley, who has helped organise the festival, came up with the idea in a bid to
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'Huge shock' - Leigh mum treated for skin cancer after daughter spots mole on back
A woman is being treated for skin cancer after her 11-year-old daughter spotted a mole on her back as she stepped out of the shower. Natasha Gowan, of Leigh, was getting ready for her daughter Maisy’s football game when the youngster pointed out
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Your chance to test out McLaren simulator as part of Basildon Vue family fun day
Gaming and racing fans will have a chance to test out a McLaren simulator as part of a special family fun day in Basildon. The free event, organised to celebrate the opening of Vue, in Basildon's East Square, will take place on August 2 between
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Empty high-end menswear shop on Leigh Broadway hits market after sudden closure
A FORMER designer menswear shop which closed in mysterious circumstances with stock left hanging in the window has been placed on the market. Zinc Menswear, on Leigh Broadway, shut suddenly 18 months ago with no explanation and calls have mounted
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Thunderstorms set to batter Essex this week as 12-hour weather warning issued
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter Essex after the county sizzles in temperatures of up to 30C this week. The Met Office has issued a near 12-hour yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across parts of the UK on Thursday, including
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BBQ Bliss: How to win the perfect tabletop griddle this summer
What better way to spend a summer's day than hosting a family BBQ? To help you get the best out of your summertime BBQ and Alfresco dining, you need the very best cooking equipment! This year the 23rd Gastro Alfresco campaign is celebrating the
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Gang 'spotted with gun' near children's play area in Basildon sparks police probe
A group of men have been spotted with a firearm near a children's play area in Basildon, sparking a police probe. Officers were called to Hermitage Drive in Laindon at around 9:30pm last night following reports of a group of men spotted with a
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Cordon in place by children's play area in Basildon after reports of serious incident
A cordon is in place near a children's playground following reports of a serious incident in Basildon. Photos show a cordon in place, with police on the scene in Hermitage Drive, Basildon, this morning. UPDATE: Gang 'spotted with gun'
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Southend Coastguard issue warning after 'child picks up suspected ordnance'
Southend's coastguard team has issued a warning after a child picked up a 'suspected piece of ordnance'. HM Coastguard Southend has reflected on a recent incident whereby a member of the public, believed to be a child, picked up a suspected piece
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Original Gladiators referee John Anderson dies aged 92 as tributes made
Gladiators referee John Anderson has died at the age of 92, the TV show announced. The Scottish sports coach was best known for being the umpire in the original ITV show, between 1992 and 2000 as well as appearing in the revamped short-lived Sky
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Evri plans to hire 9,000 more people to meet parcel delivery boom
Evri plans to hire 9,000 more staff as it prepares to deliver more parcels. This comes after the company agreed to be bought by new owners in a deal worth £2.7 billion. Evri, formerly known as Hermes, said the recruitment drive is an effort
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Stargazers can look forward to seeing the Delta Aquariids meteor shower this week
Tomorrow, stargazers can look out for a meteor shower as the Delta Aquariids lights up the night sky. The display is expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday with up to 25 shooting stars an hour streaking across the sky. The Delta Aquariids
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Bring some tropical flair to your home with these top tips from Brewers
It may seem like summer has barely made an appearance this year but they doesn't mean you can't bring a bit of the tropics to your home. The tropical trend is going to be big this summer for interiors. We've teamed up with Brewers to give
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Children face year-long wait for Basildon Hospital treatment after referrals
CHILDREN are waiting more than a year to get treatment at Basildon Hospital after being referred by GPs, it has been revealed. Shocking figures, highlighted in a Thurrock Council scrutiny committee meeting, revealed a “disparity” in waiting times
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Fears two cherished green spaces in Shoebury could be built on to hit targets
FEARS are growing that two cherished green spaces in Shoebury - including an old school playing field - could be built on to help Southend hit housing targets. During a Southend Council full council meeting, former Kursaal councillor and Shoebury
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Staff 'in tears' over leaving patients 'in middle of wards' at Southend Hospital
A NURSE has described chaos at Southend Hospital as staff are “left in tears” after leaving patients in “the middle of wards” with “no privacy or dignity” due to a lack of beds. The Southend Hospital employee, who asked to remain anonymous, has
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"It's a big week" - Blues boss Maher on team's trip to Ireland
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher says his side’s trip to Ireland will be hugely significant for the forthcoming National League season. Blues head to Dublin this morning aiming to step up their preparations for the campaign ahead. And Maher
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Ex QPR midfielder will head to Ireland with the Shrimpers
RAFFERTY Pedder will head to Ireland with Southend United this week. The former QPR midfielder impressed off the bench for Blues in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Gillingham at Roots Hall. And he is now expected to be the only trialist selected in
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Cricket round up: Billericay draw but Old Southendian stay top after win
HADLEIGH & Thundersley suffered a three wicket defeat at Buckhurst Hill in the Essex League Premier Division. Hadleigh were put into bat after losing the toss and scored 279/5, thanks to a brilliant 103 not out from Luke Smith. Oliver Smith