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'Check your change': The rare 50p sold for more than £150 on eBay
Everyone is being urged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value at auction this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £152 on online auction site eBay. It is one
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What happened to some of the biggest lottery winners in the UK?
Dozens of British lottery players have become multi-millionaires overnight with some winning close to £200 million. Thousands of people across the country take part in The National Lottery's Lotto game as well as the EuroMillions. While there
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Tonight’s £5.2m winning National Lottery numbers revealed - have you won?
The National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for Wednesday July 31 2024 have been drawn. They are: 12, 16, 21, 33, 52, 58. The Bonus Ball is 37. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £5.2 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning
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TV Licence £1,000 fine warning for millions of Netflix viewers
Millions of Netflix viewers in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 if they do not have a TV licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what
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Police shut down cannabis farm after dramatic dawn raid at south Essex property
POLICE busted down the door of a property in a dramatic dawn raid to seize more than 100 cannabis plants and shut down a drugs farm. Dozens of police officers burst through the door of the Wickford industrial unit to discover the large crop of
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Shocking footage shows machete fights as hundreds filled Southend city centre
TERRIFYING violence broke out in Southend as thugs armed with machetes were involved in a fight and hundreds of teenagers filled the city centre. One stabbing victim was airlifted to hospital as chaos unfolded on the seafront and High Street, forcing
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Gangs turned Southend into 'warzone' as they 'ran down High Street with knives'
GANGS of masked yobs armed with machetes turned Southend into a “warzone” as they “jumped the gates” at train stations and “ran down the High Street with knives”. Terrified residents have described seeing teenagers openly carrying knives as violent
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Police boss gives update on arrests after night of disorder in Southend
A POLICE boss insists Southend is a safe place as he gave an update on those arrested after a night of violence and disorder on the seafront. There will continue to be an increased visible police presence in Southend this evening and tomorrow following
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Woman dies in hospital after 'tragic' dog attack in Southend
A woman has died following a tragic dog attack in Southend. Police were called by paramedics to Retort Close at 11.30pm on Monday, where a woman was found with serious injuries which were described as life-threatening. She was treated at the
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Gang member caught on the A13 with bundles of cash ordered to pay back £800k
A DRIVER caught on the A13 with bundles of cash wrapped in cling film in his van has been ordered to pay back almost £800,000. Lee Smith, 46, had the role of collecting cash for criminal networks when he was stopped by police on the A13 following
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Pictured: Gang ringleader who flooded Southend's streets with cocaine is jailed
THE final ringleader for a drug line which flooded the streets of Southend with almost a kilogram of cocaine has been jailed. Jordan Osbourne-Small, 30, worked in a management role for the ‘Jay’ line, which sent out tens of thousands of bulk messages
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c2c issues statement on 'disturbing and violent scenes' on Southend seafront
A RAIL firm says it is supporting police with their investigations after "disturbing and violent scenes" on Southend seafront last night. Section 60 stop and search powers as well as a dispersal order were launched by police yesterday as
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'Bas-exit': Basildon Council leader calls for divorce from Essex County Council
BASILDON Council is ramping up its plan to divorce from Essex County Council and take full control of council tax to spend it on “local priorities”. During a Facebook live with residents, council leader Gavin Callaghan expressed his frustration
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Stab victim airlifted to Royal London Hospital after 'disturbing' scenes in Southend
A stab victim has been airlifted to the Royal London Hospital following a "large-scale disorder" in Southend. Last night, disturbing footage on social media showed several people wearing balaclavas, brandishing large knives along Southend seafront
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Non league round up: Three hat-trick heroes for Essex Senior League sides
BENFLEET are celebrating their first ever Essex Senior League victory after a hat-trick from Max Jobson helped them to secure a 6-3 win against Ilford. Benfleet fought back from 2-1 down to pick up all three points at the Woodside Stadium as Taylor
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Shrimpers keen to sign Billericay Town defender
SOUTHEND United are looking to sign Billericay Town right-back George Wind. Blues have been tracking Wind throughout pre-season and have now stepped up their attempts to sign him. READ MORE: Blues boss Maher on Rafferty Pedder's future
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Shrimpers head coach Maher decides on trialist's future with the club
FORMER Southampton defender Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo will not be joining Southend United. Otseh-Taiwo had been on trial with the Shrimpers during pre-season. But after the full-back did not make the trip to Ireland with Blues, boss Kevin Maher confirmed
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Blues boss Maher on trialist midfielder's future with the club
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher will continue to keep tabs on trialist midfielder Rafferty Pedder. The ex Queens Park Rangers youngster played the full 90 minutes for Blues against Ballyfermot United last night. And Maher admitted to being
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Man arrested after shocking 'machete fight' caught on camera near Adventure Island
Police have made an arrest after a shocking video showing a machete fight close to Adventure Island last night. The "fight," which was caught on camera and shared on social media last night shows a "fight with machetes" just minutes away from
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Southend MP claims people left 'critically injured' following distressing scenes
A Southend MP has claimed some people have been left "critically injured" following disturbing scenes in the city. Bayo Alaba, Labour MP for Southend East and Rochford, has spoken out after "machete fights" and "distressing scenes" in Southend
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Eight arrested and seven weapons seized after night of violence in Southend
Police have arrested eight people and seized seven weapons after a night of violence and disorder in Southend. Powers allowing officers to stop and search members of the public, their possessions and their vehicles for weapons remain in place
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Live updates after 'machete fight' and 'upsetting' scenes on Southend seafront
6:22pm 'Southend is safe' A police boss insists Southend is a safe place and disorder that took place last night is
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Reform leader and Essex Nigel Farage speaks out after 'machete fights' in Southend
Reform leader Nigel Farage has claimed "our country is being destroyed" after "machete fights" in Southend. Last night, a viral video on social media showed a group of men dressed in black, engaging in what has been described as a "machete fight
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Delays reported after South Essex roundabout has been partially blocked
A blocked roundabout is slowing down traffic near Southend this morning. The A1245 Southbound and A127 Southend Arterial Road roundabout has been partially blocked, causing delays for motorists. The incident was first reported shortly after
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Southend’s council leader brands 'hugely upsetting' scenes in city as 'disgusting'
The leader of Southend has branded the actions across the city as "disgusting" and "deplorable" after "hugely upsetting" scenes. Disturbing footages on social media last night showed several people dressed in black, brandishing large knives along
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Discover coastal towns and scenic locations in British Isles cruise (and save 10%)
Embark on an exciting 11 night cruise taking in some incredible highlights of the British Isles. Ambassador's Ambience cruise ship will set sail from London Tilbury on the cruise on September 3. The ship will visit a diverse range of captivating
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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'Vital' bus route linking Billericay and Wickford saved after companies closed
A VITAL bus route linking Wickford and Billericay has been saved after a new operator was found just days after the companies running the scheme closed. Arrow Taxis operated the number 12 bus route alongside Essex and Suffolk DaRT but announced
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New link road in A127 business park plans could 'alleviate pressure' on Sadlers Farm
A MUCH-needed link road between Pitsea and North Benfleet could be created as part of huge plans for a new business park and 2,000 jobs next to the A127. St Modwen Logistics, which runs business parks across the country, is behind a proposal to
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Violent thugs knock man with mental disabilities unconscious in Basildon attack
VIOLENT thugs attacked a man living with severe mental disabilities - punching him to the floor and “kicking him in the head” while he was unconscious. Hannah Rose, 34, has revealed how her brother, Jacob, 29, was attacked near the former Barge
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Long-awaited launch of 'vital' £575m Queensway redevelopment rubber-stamped
LEADING Southend councillors have welcomed the launch of the £575million Queensway redevelopment scheme and called for “spades in the ground” as soon as possible. The cabinet met on Monday to rubber-stamp the long awaited launch of the Better Queensway
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£8.5million expansion of Southend Hospital's emergency department underway
AN £8.5million expansion of Southend Hospital’s emergency department has begun in a bid to speed up patient care and bring an end to long queues of ambulances waiting to drop off sick patients. A huge new steel frame was installed yesterday marking
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Campaigners press for £10bn Lower Thames Crossing scheme to be ditched
CAMPAIGNERS are pressing for the controversial £10billion Lower Thames Crossing to be ditched alongside other major road schemes to help fund public sector pay increases. It is feared the controversial project to link Kent with Essex via two new
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'Vile stench' plaguing residents near Southend sewage plant could finally be tackled
A "VILE stench" that has plagued residents and businesses surrounding a sewage treatment plant could finally be tackled after upgrades were given the green light. Southend Council approved plans for a new pumping station, centrifuge equipment,
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Shrimpers boss Maher provides injury update on duo
SOUTHEND United were again without Noor Husin and Adam Crowther for tonight’s 0-0 draw at Ballyfermot United. Midfielder Husin missed out with a shin problem with centre-back Crowther was ruled out with a groin issue. READ MORE: Maher
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Blues boss Maher reacts to goalless draw at Ballyfermot United
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher was pleased to see more of his squad play important minutes in Tuesday night’s 0-0 draw at Ballyfermot United. Maher opted not to call upon the likes of Gus Scott-Morriss, Nathan Ralph, Cav Miley and Harry Cardwell