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"It's not an overnight fix" - Kensdale says Blues need time to fulfil potential
SOUTHEND United centre-back Ollie Kensdale has stressed there will be no quick fix for the Shrimpers - despite their new owners. Blues will kick off their National League campaign at home to York City on Saturday with the consortium headed up by
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"We're riding the most amazing wave" - Benfleet bag FA Cup victory
BENFLEET are celebrating the first FA Cup win of their history. The Essex Senior League side beat Woodford Town 3-1 at the Woodside Stadium, thanks to first half goals from Rhys Fatt, Max Jobson and Mason Shave. And chairman Dan Wright was
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Cricket round up: Hadleigh lose but Billericay and Old Southendian win
HADLEIGH & Thundersley suffered a 135 run defeat to Hornchurch in the Essex League Premier Division. Hornchurch opted to bat first after winning the toss and scored 260/8. Louis Poynter (3/51), Nick Gibb (2/27) and Sam Handley (2/53) all took
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Tesco customers warned about 'fake' £750 voucher circulating on social media
A warning has been issued after an apparent scam on TikTok has been circulating. Posts claiming to be from disgruntled former staff members are urging customers to head to TesOffer.com to claim a free £750 voucher. However, this does not appear
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Southend dispersal order: Four arrests made for offensive weapons and assaults
ESSEX Police made four arrests on Saturday in Southend following a dispersal order and Section 60 order this weekend following disorder in the city on Tuesday. Two arrests for possession of an offensive weapon were made at Southend Victoria train
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Colchester Zoo looking for new 'zoo host' volunteer - here's how to apply
COLCHESTER Zoo is looking for a new volunteer at the venue. The popular attraction is on the hunt for a new ‘zoo host’. The role responsibilities entail answering visitor questions, providing visitors with feedback methods, supporting staff
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Essex road closed after serious crash with lorry and motorbike - police appeal
ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a crash involving a lorry and motorcycle in Brentwood – with the road still currently closed. Essex Police will continue to carry out investigative enquiries at Running Waters
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Blues boss Maher still keen to add to his squad
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher remains keen to strengthen his squad. Maher has brought in defender Joe Gubbins, striker Josh Walker and wing-back George Wind since the end of last season. But, speaking after Saturday’s 1-0 win at Chelmsford
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Essex star Cox earns England call up for Sri Lanka Test series
ENGLAND will be without injured opener Zak Crawley for the upcoming Test series with Sri Lanka and have called up uncapped Essex star Jordan Cox alongside Olly Stone. Crawley has been ruled out of the three-match series, which starts at Old Trafford
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Can speed cameras catch you running a red light? AA experts explain
The most up to date speed camera technology now allows detailed video and images of drivers to be taken from up to one kilometre away if they are caught speeding. Speed cameras tend to be placed in “notoriously accident-prone areas”, to have the
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Coastguard warning over unexploded ordnance as children dig on Shoebury MOD beaches
SOUTHEND’S Coastguard have repeated warnings to the public about ordnance on prohibited MOD beaches, after seeing small children digging about where there are unexploded devices. HM Coastguard Southend has observed increasing levels of families
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Basildon's new Vue hosts family fun day with special screenings and meet and greet
FAMILIES enjoyed a day of fun and games at Basildon’s newest cinema. Following the opening of Vue’s brand-new venue in East Square, Basildon Council and Vue spread some cheer for the summer holidays by hosting an exciting Family Fun Day. Visitors
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Dog seized and destroyed: Girl injured after being bitten in Southend
A DOG has attacked a girl in Southend who has sustained an arm injury while the dog has been seized and destroyed. Essex Police were called to an incident at a property in Eastern Avenue, Southend, shortly after 9.35pm on Saturday August 3.
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Man rushed to hospital and police on scene after reported stabbing in Essex
ESSEX police are on the scene of an incident in Loughton after a reported stabbing this morning. Essex Police officers have responded to a report of a stabbing at Highwood Lane, Loughton, at 8.15am on August 4 A man has been taken to hospital
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Basildon's Max Whitlock admits he wanted a ‘better’ ending as career comes to a close
An emotional Max Whitlock could not hide his disappointment after a heartbreaking end to his historic gymnastics career. The 31-year-old had hoped to sign off with a third successive Olympic title on the pommel horse but was marked down for errors
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How Essex County Council is 'working hard' to re-open shut parts of Olympic track
ESSEX County Council insists it is working hard to re-open three closed features at the Hadleigh Park Olympic mountain bike trail. Following criticism from cyclists who slammed partial closures and queried if any “Olympic legacy” had been created
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In memoriam: 8 death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week
The Echo has published 8 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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Take a look inside this stunning £2.2m Essex barn with its own tennis court
A BEAUTIFUL converted barn on the outskirts of an Essex city has hit the market for more than £2million. The property in Badliss Hall Lane, Ardleigh, near Colchester, comes with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, spanning across two floors.
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Basildon man suffers ‘multiple injuries’ as three suspected burglars break into home
ESSEX Police are investigating an aggravated burglary in Basildon which saw the victim require hospital treatment after his front door was forced open and three men entered the property. The occupant of a property in Cherrydown West reported being
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This 90s boy band which featured on Top of The Pops is heading to Colchester
A BOY band which has sold over a million records worldwide and appeared on Top of The Pops numerous times is coming to Colchester. The 1990s group Let Loose will be headlining Three Wise Monkeys, in the High Street, later this year. Let Loose
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‘It’s all coming out now’ – Laura Whitmore says she was ‘gaslit’ on Strictly
Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore has said she felt “gaslit” when she first raised concerns about her Strictly Come Dancing experience. The former Love Island host was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice in 2016, and was the seventh
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Cyclists slam 'neglected legacy' of south Essex's 'unrecognisable' Olympic track
JUST 12 years ago eyes across the world were watching Hadleigh’s mountain biking trail during the 2012 Olympics, but now it is “unrecognisable” after years of neglect, according to cyclists. The world’s best mountain bikers descended on Hadleigh
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Six unearthed photos shows life in Basildon town centre in the 1970s
These black and white photos of Basildon more than half a century ago will bring a welcome boost of nostalgia. The images were taken by Echo photographers around the town in the early 1970s and mainly show the town centre’s long gone shops.
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'Traditional' bakery eyeing up new Leigh site as it takes on giants like Greggs
A RAPIDLY expanding chain of independent bakeries aiming to take on giants like Greggs is eyeing up a new spot in Leigh. Bake Essex, co-owned by chef Ross Devonshire and Memet Hassan, originally opened up on the Ridgeway in Chalkwell last February
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Council forms fresh strategic plan to combat domestic violence in Basildon
THE leader of Basildon Council has set out an ambitious plan to tackle domestic violence after branding it a “scourge” that affects thousands of individuals in Basildon each year. Mr Callaghan, leader of Basildon Council, invited police, charities
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£1.2million project to tackle risk of mould and damp at Southend tower blocks
THE risk of mould and damp impacting residents living in four tower blocks in Southend could be cut thanks to a £1.2million project. Southend Council is advertising for a supplier to take on a contract to install new ventilation systems in the
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Southend Airport numbers rapidly rising as it heads towards to pre-pandemic heights
PASSENGER numbers have rocketed by almost 100 per cent in the last year at Southend Airport as bosses eye exceeding £2million fliers a year and returning to pre-pandemic heights. Following the near collapse of the airport during the pandemic, passenger
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PHOTOS: Inside the boarded up landmark pub along the A127 that has hit the market
THE sight of hundreds of bikers and classic cars filling the Dick Turpin car park will be well remembered by anyone who has driven down the A127... now it stands empty, deserted and boarded up. Following a saga which could have seen the pub replaced
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Nina was homeless - now she helps others in Southend get back on their feet
A WOMAN who battled homelessness just ten years ago has transformed her life and is now using what she learned to help support others. Nina Alleyene-Stewart, 44, was desperate for help when she met St Vincent’s Centre manager, Daniel Cauchi, who
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FA Cup joy for Basildon United, Benfleet and White Ensign
THERE was extra preliminary round FA Cup joy for Basildon United, Benfleet and White Ensign this afternoon. Basildon beat Hadley 2-1 at the Hive with Ruben Bartlett-Anti scoring the winner five minutes from time after Ramiah Mills’ opener had been