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Westcliff ready for biggest test of the season so far
WESTCLIFF head coach Jimmy Rea feels his side are facing their first real test of the season this weekend. Regional Two Anglia leaders Westcliff take on fifth placed Harlow at the Gables. And Rea is expecting a difficult afternoon. “It
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All the team news for Blues' FA Cup clash at Eastleigh
SOUTHEND United star Gus Scott-Morriss is free to feature in this weekend’s FA Cup clash at Eastleigh. Scott-Morriss picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday’s 2-0 defeat against Maidenhead United at Roots Hall. But Blues
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Tonight’s £24mEuroMillions winning numbers drawn - are you a winner?
Tonight’s National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 16, 23, 32, 46, 49. The Lucky Stars are: 04, 05. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £24 million. Millionaire Maker Selection – one UK millionaire has been created: MZBX76775.
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Busy Basildon road closed after 'serious crash' with drivers facing long delays
A KEY road in Basildon has been closed due to a serious crash with long delays in the area, according to reports. Noak Hill Road on the A176 has been closed this evening due to a "serious collision", Essex County Council's traffic control reports
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Laundry expert warns that drying clothes on a radiator is a 'big mistake'
As winter approaches, you might be struggling to dry your clothes inside now that putting them out on the washing line is a less reliable option. However, using the radiator to dry your clothes might not be the most wise decision you make this
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Acting stars enjoy special trip to Essex town in new series of hit ITV show
A WELL-KNOWN actor's connection to Essex has been revealed in a TV show exploring family secrets. John Simm and Philip Glenister, each of whom have impressive credits in film and television, were spotted filming in Maldon High Street earlier this
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'It's silly' - High Court rules calling a man bald could be sexual harassment
The High Court has ruled that using the word 'bald' against a man could be considered sexual harassment, which has caused some disbelief among some social media users. It follows a lengthy legal case brought by electrician Tony Finn who claimed
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Scenes of hit new twisted comedy drama filmed on Southend seafront are released
SCENES of a twisted new "coming-of-rage" comedy drama filmed on Southend seafront has hit TV screens this week. Sweetpea aired on Sky Atlantic yesterday, after camera crews filmed a series of scenes in Southend last winter. The new show is
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Debt collectors visit Southend dad's home...after he paid ULEZ for wrong day
A dad-of-three says he was visited by debt collectors - after accidentally paying a ULEZ charge on the wrong day. Steven Bortone, a teacher from Southend, says he’s been having “sleepless nights” worrying about paying the fine. The 40-year-old's
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Family tribute to beloved Essex parents killed by daughter as she is jailed for life
THE devastated family of a "caring" couple killed by their daughter who then lived alongside their bodies for four years have paid tribute to the beloved parents as she has been jailed for life today. Virginia McCullough poisoned her father John
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Blues boss Maher aims to rediscover FA Cup magic
KEVIN Maher wants to rediscover the magic of the FA Cup with Southend United this season. Maher takes his Shrimpers side to Eastleigh tomorrow for a fourth round qualifying clash. And the 47-year-old is desperate to get through - despite admitting
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'Cowards' who left man with severe brain injury in south Essex hit and run are jailed
TWO men have been jailed for a combined total of 48 years after attempting to kill a man by running him over in a stolen car with false plates outside a south Essex train station. Joshua Littlechild, 26, and Joshua Lloyd, 29, were sentenced at
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'Manipulator' who killed her parents and hid bodies in Essex home is jailed for life
An “intelligent manipulator” who murdered her parents then lived alongside their bodies for four years while spending their money has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 36 years. Virginia McCullough poisoned her father John McCullough,
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Popular Wetherspoon pub in south Essex High Street to close for £90,000 revamp
A POPULAR High Street pub is set to close for a major ten-day £90,000 renovation project next week. The Roebuck, in Rayleigh High Street, will be closed from Monday October 14 and re-open on Thursday October 24 following ten days of works.
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Shrimpers beat Dagenham in National League Cup clash
SOUTHEND United under 18 side eased into the second round of the National League U19 Alliance League Cup with a 3-0 victory away to Dagenham & Redbridge. Forwards Nikolay Zlatev, Brandon Dadson and Sisanda Maguranyanga were all on target for Tom
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'Another tour' Fans go wild as picture of Clarkson, May and Hammond surfaces
Fans of The Grand Tour have gone into meltdown after a picture of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond went viral. The trio presented the Amazon Prime Video show since 2016 after leaving the BBC’s motoring programme Top Gear. In the
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Elephants top list of animals Brits most desperate to see on holiday
Brits are ditching 'boring' beach holidays for far-flung safari trips - as a third of folk fear their kids won't live to see endangered animals in the wild. Holidaymakers are abandoning their sunbeds and taking a walk on the wild side with almost
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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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Vet issues warning to dog owners over 'Garbage Gut' dangers
Dog owners are being warned of the dangers of Garbage Toxicosis, sometimes known as Garbage Gut. Walkies is the highlight of the day for most dogs - in fact, recent research shows that ‘walk’ is one of the words which gets our dogs’ tails wagging
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Jailed: Prolific Westcliff shoplifter behind 42 thefts hid goods in Minnie Mouse bag
A PROLIFIC shoplifter who hid items in a Minnie Mouse bag as he targeted two garages 42 times within just weeks has been jailed. Jack Hills, 31, stole £6,371.40 of goods from the stores at the BP garages in West Road and London Road, in Westcliff
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Police probe indecent exposure incident near popular south Essex beauty spot
POLICE investigating a report of indecent exposure near a south Essex beauty spot are appealing for information. The incident was reported to have happened on Hawkswood Road in Downham, alongside Hanningfield Reservoir, on Saturday September 7
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Pedestrian airlifted with serious injuries after crash with lorry near Essex airport
A PEDESTRIAN has been airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a serious crash near an Essex airport. Emergency services rushed to a crash between a pedestrian and a lorry on the southbound carriage near junction 8
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Woman who murdered her parents and hid bodies within Essex home to be sentenced today
A woman who murdered her parents then lived alongside their bodies for four years while lying about their whereabouts is to be sentenced today. Virginia McCullough poisoned her father John McCullough, aged 70 at the time of his death, with prescription
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A look at this weekend's non-league action including a big local derby
THERE is a big local derby in the Essex Senior League this weekend as Hullbridge Sport host Great Wakering Rovers. Sports signed a number of Wakering players during the summer after appointing ex Rovers boss Steve Roberts as manager. And Ollie
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Walker eyes cup run to boost Shrimpers' confidence
JOSH Walker wants a good FA Cup run to boost Southend United’s confidence this season. The Shrimpers head to Eastleigh in the fourth qualifying round this weekend. And Walker is desperate to get back to winning ways after suffering two defeats
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Seal pup seriously injured in dog attack as Essex wildlife hospital issues warning
A young seal pup has been left with nasty injuries after an attack by an uncontrolled dog on a beach in Essex. The South Essex Wildlife Hospital, based in Orsett, is urging dog owners to keep their pets on leads when walking near seal habitats,
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Will the Northern Lights be visible in the UK again tonight?
Last night, the UK was treated to a stunning display of the Northern Lights, from north Wales to Kent. Stunning pictures captured the aurora borealis across the UK, filling the sky with pink and green hues. The northern lights are a series
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British Zoo names endangered penguin chicks after Oasis frontmen
Hertfordshire Zoo has announced the hatching of two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher. Liam and Noel are the first chicks hatched at Hertfordshire Zoo in Broxbourne this year and are proving to
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Martin Lewis issues 'important warning' to thousands missing out on £2,000
Martin Lewis has issued an “important warning” to anyone aged under 22 who could be missing out on more than £2,000. The Money Saving Expert is alerting thousands of people aged between 18 and 22 of unclaimed Child Trust Funds they may have in
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NHS issues urgent self-isolation guidance amid surge in Covid cases
The NHS has issued guidance for Brits if they experience symptoms during the latest surge in Covid cases. Experts explained how to best manage the illness, which includes avoiding certain common nighttime habits. The XEC strain was first detected
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How can you take a photo of the Northern Lights? (A guide for beginners)
The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are a natural wonder that paint the night sky with shimmering colours, helping to create a beautiful image. Naturally, people in the UK who are lucky enough to be able to see the Northern Lights from where
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A127 blocked and drivers facing 'severe delays' following crash
Drivers are facing severe delays on the A127 following a crash that has partially blocked the road London-bound. The A127 is partially blocked London-bound from the Esso petrol station to the Upminster turn off. There is congestion to the
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Long delays as major Essex road closed in both directions after serious crash
A major motorway in Essex has been closed in both directions after a serious crash. Essex Police has confirmed that the M11, between junctions 7 and 8, has been shut in both directions following a serious collision The incident, which occurred
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The King Charles III coin in circulation selling for nearly 400 times its value
A copy of the Royal Mint's rarest coin in circulation has sold for nearly 400 times its face value on eBay this week. The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, as 22 bids were
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Why are the Northern Lights becoming more visible in the south?
In recent months, much of the UK has been delighted by spectacular Northern Light (Aurora Borealis) displays. Although typically only possible to see in the north of the UK, the south of the country has also been treated with regular sightings
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Police officer charged with assault by beating over woman's arrest in Basildon
A police officer has been charged with assault by beating after an arrest in Basildon. PC Leonard Fogg, 27, who is based at Basildon Police Station, will appear at Ipswich Magistrates Court on October 14 on an assault charge. This follows an
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In Pictures: Dazzling photos show stunning northern lights display across south Essex
The northern lights lit up the skies above south Essex last night in intense red and green hues - from Basildon to Shoebury. Clear conditions matched with the sun nearing the peak of its solar cycle meant thousands across south Essex saw one of
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Save £10 on ‘Anny’s Winter Orange’ with You Garden
If you’re looking to add colour to your garden this autumn and winter, then Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' would make a good choice. With its stunning coral-pink autumn leaves and orange-red winter stems, it is great for year-round
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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 are set to be affected alongside an important section of the travel network in the Dartford Crossing
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Annual fireworks have 'taken a hit' from Southend seafront's evening parking charges
SOUTHEND'S beloved annual firework displays have "taken a hit" because of controversial seafront evening parking charges, a trader has claimed. According to Martin Richardson, owner of the Happidrome Arcade, residents are “slowly driving” along
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Inspectors praise Basildon GP for improvements as it's lifted out of special measures
A GP surgery placed in special measures by the healthcare watchdog has made significant improvements. Matching Green Surgery, in Fryerns, Basildon, was rated as “inadequate” – the lowest possible rating – and placed in special measures following
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Charity match held in memory of beloved Leigh dad who suddenly died on holiday
A CHARITY football match help in memory of a much-loved dad as been hailed as a huge success as his family hope to make it an annual event. Richard Sawyer, 47, from Leigh, tragically passed away on August 16 while on holiday in Spain, leaving
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Bid to re-open Southend seafront water sports venue looks stalled as plans withdrawn
PLANS to re-open a former water sports venue on Southend seafront appear to have stalled after the planning application was withdrawn. Last month exciting new plans were submitted to Southend Council outlining a plan to re-open the Marine Activities
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Owner of Southend home set to be ordered to tear down 'unacceptable' staircase
THE owner of a home who installed an external staircase without planning permission is set to be ordered to tear it down. Southend councillors have been recommended to take enforcement action at a maisonette on Alexandra Road after the breach
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Frustrations mount as three months of works on major south Essex road extended
THREE months of roadworks on a major south Essex road have been extended, leaving residents to “suffer” for another two weeks. Work began on Bread and Cheese Hill, in Benfleet, as part of a major project to replace 1930s era gas mains under the
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Castle Point Council set to take legal action against family of dead ex-chief exec
A COUNCIL is set to take legal action against the family of a dead former chief executive in a bid to recoup £281,155 in “potentially unlawful payments”. Castle Point Council unanimously voted in favour of pursuing the estate of late chief executive
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Castle Point Council branded 'disgrace' for pursuing estate of late chief executive
CASTLE Point Council has been branded a disgrace by a furious Tory for attempting to reclaim over £280,000 from the family of a dead chief executive while writing off £872,173 paid to senior council officers. Andrew Sheldon, Tory leader from May
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Young woman hit by train in south Essex to have artwork displayed at major gallery
A 20-year-old woman who tragically died after being hit by a train will have her artwork exhibited posthumously at a major London gallery, it has been revealed. Fox Leban, 20, died on Friday October 4 while on “unescorted leave” from a mental health
