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Shrimpers boss Maher on why Walker had to be taken off plus his forward plans
SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher was forced to substitute Josh Walker against Eastleigh on Saturday. Walker made way for Jack Bridge nine minutes from time in the Shrimpers’ 1-0 win at the Silverlake Stadium. And Maher admitted it was
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Shrimpers boss Maher explains Coker's immediate return to action
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher opted to put Oli Coker straight back into the starting line-up after being impressed by the midfielder in training. Coker, who had been out of action since late August with an ankle issue, played 66 minutes of Saturday
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Shrimpers fans have their say on FA Cup win at Eastleigh
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Saturday's 1-0 win at Eastleigh. A hard fought win. The referee stole the show. Bizarre officiating topped off when he stopped the game for their keeper being down despite no head injury. Was clearly biased
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A round up of this weekend's local rugby as Westcliff and Rochford both win
THERE were victories for both Rochford Hundred and Westcliff in Regional Two Anglia on Saturday. Westcliff stayed top of the table with a 30-15 win at home to Harlow while Rochford Hundred started life under Kevin Harman with a 59-12 win against
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National Trust 'worried' about the future of 500 sites UK wide
The National Trust has expressed concern over the future of its gardens, parks, and woodlands. Rangers and gardeners are poised for potential damage from further storms as the UK faces increasingly extreme weather conditions. Luke Barley, the
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Gavin and Stacey star addresses the Smithy and Nessa wedding rumours
One of the stars of the hit TV show Gavin And Stacey has addressed whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison Steadman, who plays Gavin’s mother, Pam, said she has been sworn to secrecy. There has been speculation
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Boris Johnson's new book covered with carefully selected titles at Waterstones
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has released a book titled Unleashed and it’s available to buy in shops but some protesters are doing what they can to curb sales. A user on X, formerly Twitter, has shared a picture showing multiple copies of
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ITV responds to claims Coleen Rooney will enter I’m A Celeb jungle this year
Coleen Rooney is believed to have signed up to take part in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, according to reports. The wife of former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney hit the headlines in recent years over her high-profile libel
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Hairy Biker Si King on recent 'struggle' after death of best friend Dave Myers
Si King has shared the “struggle” of the last few months after the death of his best friend and fellow Hairy Biker Dave Myers. Myers, who found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo, died at the
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BBC Strictly stars Katya Jones and Wynne Evans address controversial moment
BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars Katya Jones and her celebrity partner Wynne Evans have responded to an incident on last night's show. During a group scene on the live broadcast, 52-year-old Evans innocently placed his arm around 35-year-old Jones
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GoCompare car insurance rule is handing drivers back £250 each
Brits can get £250 back from their car insurance thanks to a handy and little-known refund rule. GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance. The price comparison site has revealed that its customers
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18-year-old charged with assault following violent Southchurch Road incident
A MAN has been charged for assault following a violent overnight disturbance in Southend earlier this month. Essex Police has continued its investigation into the Southchurch Road incident. Officers were called to the road at around 1.40am
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Essex road shut by police after large mobile home gets stuck and blocks way
A LARGE mobile home has caused delays for motorists as it blocked off a road in Tiptree. Essex Police attended Kelvedon Road after receiving reports of a mobile home getting stuck in the road when it was being turned around at 12.20pm, today.
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Police issue appeal as 34-year-old Southend man goes missing
A MAN from Southend is missing and the police have issued an appeal to find him. Essex Police is looking to find Robbie-Lee Ellis, 34, who is missing from his home in Southend. According to the police, the man normally wears darker-coloured
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Man charged by police for series of south Essex burglaries
A MAN has been charged for a series of burglaries across two south Essex towns. Essex Police has been investigating four burglaries in Benfleet and Leigh, and a man was arrested in Hadleigh last Friday. Three of the incidents took place in
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In memoriam: The 7 death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week
The Echo has published 7 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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Person rushed to hospital in 'serious condition' following seafront incident
TWO people have been rushed to hospital following an incident at Shoebury seafront this morning and one is in a "serious condition". The East of England Ambulance Service and other emergency services went to Common Road, Shoebury, before 9.30am
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Basildon man appears in court accused of string of shoplifting incidents
A BASILDON man has been charged with shoplifting items worth more than £1,700 and two counts of assaulting an emergency worker and two firearms offences. Police officers were hunting for a man who was wanted for a series of shoplifting offences
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All the details for Monday's FA Cup first round draw
THE first round draw for the FA Cup will take place on Monday evening. Southend United will feature in the draw for the first time since 2021 after winning 1-0 at Eastleigh on Saturday. And the Shrimpers will be ball number 67 in the draw which
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How these Essex locations have inspired chilling horror films
With Halloween just weeks away you might be looking for a scary movie or show to enjoy. And Essex has plenty of connections - be it films shot here or locations inspiring a number of famous tales. Here we look at some of the best picks for
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Popular Essex bike meet could be cancelled after council dub event a 'liability'
THE future of an Essex biker meet which has taken place every Wednesday for nearly 30 years is now in the hands of the public. The Great Bentley Bike Meet happens every Wednesday evening on the village green and sees thousands of bikers and gearheads
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Air ambulance and emergency services rush to seafront due to incident
AIR ambulance helicopters and other emergency service vehicles have rushed to the Shoebury seafront this morning due to an incident. The East of England Ambulance Service has rushed to Common Road, Shoebury, before 9.30am this morning, following
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Pictures show armed police as firearm seen during Shoebury incident
IMAGES show numerous armed police officers before the moment they arrested two people after a firearm was seen in a vehicle. Essex Police attended Bournemouth Park Road at 4.30pm yesterday, October 12, in response to an incident in Shoebury, on
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£5 cinema deals and what's on at Vue, Odeon, Cineworld and more this Halloween
Cinema fans can look forward to seeing both old and new horror films and family favourites this Halloween – if they dare. It’s spooky season and if you’re looking for an activity to get you in the spirit, a trip to your local cinema could be ideal
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West Ham teams up with school in Basildon to raise mental health awareness
A Basildon school has teamed up with a Premier League club as pupils design training tops for first-team stars to raise awareness around mental health. The West Ham United Foundation collaborated with Basildon Lower Academy to offer students a
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Five of the best Christmas markets to visit in south Essex this festive season
Christmas might still be a little way off, but for those who live in Essex, plenty of Christmas markets will be popping up within weeks. It will be an opportunity for people to purchase Christmas-related crafts and enjoy some street food as the
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Transformative £945k football pitch opens at ‘sporting hub’ south Essex school
A new £945,000 football facility, which will have a transformative impact on physical and mental health, has officially opened at a south Essex school. The Deanes School, in Thundersley, has opened a new 3G football pitch facility after a £945,000
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Man who lost brother to cancer cycles length of UK for Southend Hospital appeal
A CYCLIST who lost his brother to cancer last year has raised nearly £4,000 for pioneering new treatments to help patients’ quality of life. Rick Wilton, 56, from Basildon, cycled nearly 969 miles over the course of 16 days to raise money for the
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The top places for a pint in Basildon according to TripAdvisor
We have compiled a list of the best places in Basildon to grab a pint, according to TripAdvisor. With the chilly winter weather officially setting in, we have narrowed down the pubs and bars where residents can get a welcome cold one. These
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Rare chance to own £1.75m home in south Essex town’s ‘most sought-after road’
A exceptional three-bedroom home within more than two acres of land in Rochford has hit the market for £1.75million. The property, located on "The Chase", a private road on the outskirts of Ashingdon, also includes a self-contained Annexe and outbuildings
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Basildon's Dogs Trust: Four adorable dogs looking for a forever home this week
These four perfect pooches at Basildon's Dogs Trust rehoming centre are looking for their forever homes. Rosie, Cocker Spaniel Rosie (Image: Dogs Trust) This 8-year-old girl is looking for a forever home with her pal, Jolene, and would