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Teen accused of attempted murder in connection with disorder on Southend seafront
A TEENAGER has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the incidents of disorder in Southend city centre and seafront earlier this week. Six others are also accused of various offences following the incident on Tuesday which saw
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Ex Blues loanee Nna Noukeu joins Championship club
FORMER Southend United loanee Blondy Nna Noukeu has joined Championship club Sunderland. Nna Noukeu made 17 appearances for the Shrimpers while on loan during the 2022/23 season. And the shot-stopper is pleased to have joined the Black Cats
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Man who denied assaulting woman at Liverpool Street Station must pay £2,118
MAGISTRATES have imposed a huge fine on a man who assaulted a woman at a train station. Richard Bunce committed the offence in August last year when he struck Shannon Saunders at Liverpool Street station in London. After denying the assault
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Judge rules XL Bully doesn't pose 'danger to public safety' after Essex incident
A MUM will be allowed to keep her XL Bully dog despite failing to comply with new laws which require owners to register the breed with the authorities. Marley was seized from owner Sonya Deans by police officers in February after neighbours saw
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Tonight’s £24m winning EuroMillions numbers revealed - have you won?
Tonight’s (Friday August 2 2024) National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 05, 07, 12, 33, 46. The Lucky Stars are: 03, 12. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £24 million. Millionaire Maker Selection – one UK millionaire has been created
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Dartford Crossing weekend closures as QEII Bridge closes TOMORROW
A full closure of the QEII Bridge is scheduled for Saturday night. The Dartford Crossing, previously known as the Dartford Tunnel until 1991, is a major road crossing over the River Thames in England. It connects Dartford in Kent (south) to
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Police to use knife arches as Southend dispersal order extended this weekend
AN extended dispersal order and further stop and search powers are being put in place in Southend this weekend following information about an unauthorised event which may lead to disorder. Both orders cover the entire Southend area, south of the
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Shrimpers complete signing of full-back Wind from Billericay
SOUTHEND United have completed the signing of George Wind from Billericay Town. Wind has signed a two year deal with the Shrimpers with the club option of a third. And Blues boss Kevin Maher is pleased to have the 21-year-old defender on board
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Ex Blues youngster joins National League club on loan
FORMER Southend United striker Henry Sandat is heading back to the National League on loan. Sandat came through the youth ranks at Roots Hall and scored once in 12 first team appearances before joining Hull City in July 2023 after Blues were unable
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Woman killed in Southend dog attack 'climbed over balcony to flee before collapsing'
A woman who ran screaming from her ground floor flat after being attacked by one of her dogs has been named locally after she died from her injuries in hospital. The victim, who was named locally as Michelle Hempstead, 34, is believed to have climbed
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Police issue appeal after woman's tragic death in Southend dog attack
POLICE have issued an appeal for residents to come forward who they haven't spoken to following the tragic death of a woman in a dog attack in Southend. Officers were called to Retort Close at 11.30pm on Monday by paramedics after a woman was found
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Former Billericay boss Brown backs Wind to shine with Shrimpers
FORMER Billericay Town boss Dan Brown is certain George Wind has the all round game to shine at Southend United. Wind is close to sealing his switch to the Shrimpers from the Isthmian Premier League club. And Brown believes the 21-year-old
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Watch: Dolphin spotted swimming in River Thames next to delighted rowers
Delighted rowers were treated to the rare pleasure of sharing the River Thames with a dolphin on Thursday, August 1. The marine animal was spotted repeatedly breaching the water just west of Putney Bridge in West London at around midday. However
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Do police cars have speed cameras? Motoring expert reveals the answer
Have you ever driven past a police car on the road and wondered if it can catch you speeding? Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to RAC, with speed among the contributing factors. Not only is it dangerous but
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'Do not eat': Morrisons and Hovis crumpets may contain 'pieces of metal'
Popular Morrisons and Hovis brand crumpets have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal. Various Rathbones Kear crumpets are “unsafe to eat” due to the presence of metal. The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets
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Hat-trick hero Ellis aiming for more joy with Ensign
WHITE Ensign striker Ellis Devereux will head into tomorrow’s FA Cup extra preliminary round clash at Potton United boosted by a midweek hat-trick. The 18-year-old scored three goals in Ensign’ s 4-2 win at Frenford on Tuesday night. And the
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Four including baby rushed to hospital after crash in major Westcliff road
TWO adults, a child and a baby have been rushed to hospital as police remain on the scene of a crash in Westcliff today. Prince Avenue was shut off this morning, after the Shell Garage, following a crash involving two cars. Drivers reported
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 35-year-old new dad after south Essex crash
THE heartbroken family of a biker who died at the scene of a crash in Billericay have paid tribute to the much-loved recent dad. Police were called to Botney Hill Road shortly before 8am on Saturday, July 27, following reports of a collision involving
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Arrest made in Southend city centre after 'event' sparks stop and search powers
ONE arrest was made last night after stop and search powers were launched following information around an unofficial event planned on Southend seafront. A dispersal order and Section 60 authority - giving police stop and search powers - were put
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Major Westcliff road closed with long delays after car 'flipped' in crash
THE A127 is closed off in Westcliff after a crash this morning with reports of a car "flipped" in the road. Prince Avenue is closed London-bound after the Shell Garage due to a crash this morning, with reports of a car flipped on its side in the
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Woman rescued by firefighters and rushed to hospital after crash in Southend
A woman has been rescued by firefighters and taken to hospital after a car crash in Southend. Emergency services were called to Eastern Avenue, in Southend, just before 6pm yesterday evening. It was following reports of a crash involving two
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Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works
Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK are fined for speeding every year, and some might wonder if they can avoid falling foul of the law if they slow down just before passing a speed camera. There are more than 7,000 speed cameras in the UK
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Police continue patrolling Essex seafront while investigating disturbances
A higher police presence continues to patrol in Southend, following the disturbances at the seafront on Tuesday. Essex Police officers were out and about in the city to ensure safety for everyone, said Chief Superintendent Leighton Hammett.
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'All time favourite' Cadbury Christmas chocolates returns to UK stores
Two Cadbury Christmas chocolates labelled by fans as their "fav(ourite) of all time" have returned to stores across the UK months away from the festive season. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including
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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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Pothole-ridden roundabout branded 'one of the worst' in Basildon and Billericay
A pothole-ridden roundabout has been singled out as “one of the worst” examples of potholes in Basildon and Billericay’s roads. The area’s new Tory MP Richard Holden was joined by Essex County Tory councillor Jeff Henry and senior officers at Essex
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Second of two new £2million East Beach cafes is 'under offer' ahead of opening
THE second of two new cafes on Shoebury East Beach, built as part of a £2million regeneration scheme, is under offer ahead of opening. Southend Council is staying tight-lipped about who may be about to sign on the dotted line for the cafe, but
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20mph limit and one-way could stop 'nightmare parents' parking in Shoebury street
“NIGHTMARE parents” who shout, swear and park across residents’ driveways could finally be stopped by a new one-way system and 20mph limit. Southend Council has launched a consultation with residents asking for their views on the proposals for
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Dead tree over main gas pipeline in Belfairs Woods cordoned off over safety fears
WALKERS are being urged to stay away from a dead tree that had been growing over a major gas pipeline after it was cordoned off over safety fears. The decaying tree on a bridleway in Belfairs Woods, Leigh, was discovered last week and is set to
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Family hit by devastating Southend fire 'in limbo' as they face six-month bedsit wait
A FAMILY who lost “almost everything” in a devastating house fire have revealed they are facing a six-month wait in a bedsit until they can move back into their home. Opia Hamadi and her children Hendrix, Ostara-Lilly and Opal-Elowen, fear they
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Terrified girls robbed at knifepoint by armed gang in popular Basildon park
ARMED thugs in balaclavas robbed a group of girls at knifepoint in a terrifying robbery in a Basildon park. The mother of the one of the victims has revealed how the group of girls were targeted by three boys, all wearing balaclavas and armed with
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Families 'scared to let their children out' after 'awful' scenes on Southend seafront
TERRIFIED families have revealed how they are “scared to let their children out” after horrific scenes of violence on Southend seafront and in the High Street. The fall out of Tuesday night’s chaos continued yesterday as a business announced it