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Morton targets big season with Southend United
JAMES Morton wants to start playing a major role for Southend United this season. The 25-year-old midfielder scored once in 17 games after signing for the Shrimpers from Weston-super-Mare back in January. But he is now looking to step things
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This is every London Underground station and line closed this weekend
With the weekend upon us, it's time to check what planned TfL closures are taking place from Friday to Sunday. As with most weekends, some stations will be closed or partly closed for TfL to carry out essential work. We've broken down a list
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New grab-and-go Asian restaurant in south Essex hopes to become 'Starbucks for sushi'
A GRAB-and-go Asian restaurant is set to throw open its doors on Rayleigh High Street tomorrow as the rapidly expanding chain hopes to become a “Starbucks for sushi”. Youmesushi is replacing the former Yat Wong’s Chinese takeaway at 128 High Street
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Coastguard issue advice after search for missing 8-year-old on Southend seafront
PARENTS have been issued advice when visiting Southend after the coastguard launched a search for a missing eight-year-old on the seafront this afternoon. Coastguard officers and Southend Council's community safety officers launched a search this
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Busy road in Southend city centre closed off amid 'police incident'
A busy road in Southend city centre has been closed off amid an ongoing "police incident", according to reports. Chichester Road has been closed by police while they are dealing with an incident this evening. An ambulance in Chichester Road
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Man found injured near Belfairs Woods after police called to welfare concerns
A MAN was found injured after calls to concerns for the welfare of a man near Belfairs Woods this morning. Police have confirmed they were called to reports of concerns for the welfare of a man at 9.30am today in Eastwood Road North, Leigh, at
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Plans to transform Canvey with £20million funding pot put on hold by Government
Plans to transform Canvey with a huge £20million Government funding pot have been put on hold by the Government, leaving a council boss “gobsmacked.” Castle Point Council leader Dave Blackwell (pictured right) has been informed about the cash injection
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Five observations from Blues' trip to Ireland
FIVE things that Southend United's trip to Ireland showed. 1. HAPPY DAYS ARE BACK! The trip to Ireland was arranged at quite short notice after the completion of the takeover by the consortium but an impressive number of supporters still made
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Police launch dispersal order across Southend over 'event planned' today
Reports of another event planned for Southend seafront has sparked a dispersal order today after a night of chaos in the city earlier this week. The order, which gives officers the power to direct people suspected of causing anti-social behaviour
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Police cordon near Belfairs Wood after 'man found with blood loss'
Ambulance crews have rushed a man amid claims of a person being found "with machete wounds" near Belfairs Wood. A man has been rushed to hospital by ambulance crews after they received reports of a man "with blood loss" in Eastwood Road North,
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Look inside: Leigh couple save £10k on rent after transforming mouldy narrowboat
A couple who bought a "mouldy" narrowboat on Facebook Marketplace and renovated it into their dream tiny home say it saves them £10,000-a-year on rent in London. Nancy Kerina, originally from Leigh, and her partner, Dale Rankmore, met during a
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Distraught family's plea to find missing daughter 'seen by police in Southend'
A DISTRAUGHT father has issued a plea for his daughter to come home with a message saying her "little sisters are very worried". Melody Bull, 14, was last seen by police in Southend yesterday night after she went missing on Tuesday evening, her
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'Machete fights' in Southend chaos sparks call for tougher 'zombie knife' laws
"Machete-wielding" teens fighting on Southend's streets during a night of violence and disorder in the city has sparked calls for tougher laws on dangerous "zombie knives". Chaos erupted in the heart of the city earlier this week with shocking
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Police aware of another event planned after night of violence in Southend
Essex Police are "aware of another possible event" planned in Southend just days after a night of violence, but officers insist they "will be ready". Eight people arrested in connection with disorder in Southend on Tuesday have been further arrested
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Southend shop fined more than £5,000 after being caught selling out-of-date food
A Southend shop has been fined £5,000 after being caught selling "high-risk" out-of-date food. Southend Council has been cracking down on traders who fail to comply with food safety regulations, with a clear message that non-compliance will result
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'Southend is a safe city' - councillor reassures residents after 'machete fights'
A senior councillor has shared residents' anger and concern over the recent "machete fights," while maintaining that Southend is still a "safe city" and assuring intelligence is being monitored to prevent any future incidents. On Tuesday night,
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Firefighters and farmers work together after six hay bales catch fire
FIREFIGHTERS from Brentwood and Billericay stations were called to a stack fire in Dudbrook Road, Kelvedon Hatch last night. On arrival, three crews reported six hay bales were on fire in a stubble field. Firefighters worked alongside local
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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Numerous pets from around Essex are looking for their forever homes - could you help them out? Whether you want to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or hamster, someone always wants to find a new owner. There are several RSPCA branches in
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'Disgusting yob' throws kitten out of window on busy A127 in south Essex
A VET has been “left traumatised” after seeing a “disgusting yob” hurl a kitten out their car window on the A127. Courtney Maas was driving on the A127, near the Fairglen Interchange, when she saw the driver of a black Vauxhall Corsa throw a ten-week-old
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Woman 'could have lost an eye' after shocking attack outside south Essex supermarket
A 67 year old woman fears she could have “lost her eye” following a shocking assault that saw her allegedly punched and kicked by a group of teenagers after trying to help a shopworker. Annette Savill, 67, claims she was brutally assaulted after
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KFC worker who 'miraculously' awoke from coma could be able to speak again soon
A BASILDON woman who miraculously awoke from a coma hours before her life-support machine was set to be turned off has made “incredible” progress with her recovery and could be able to speak soon. Emma Price attempted to take her own life after
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Furious traders 'warned police' hours before hundreds of teens descended on Southend
FURIOUS traders say they "warned police" hours before hundreds of teenagers descended on Southend but “not enough” was done to bring the situation under control until it was “too late”. Martin Richardson, owner of the Happidrome Arcade, claimed