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'Sounded like an explosion': Shock after bin lorry catches fire in south Essex
A HUGE pile of rubbish filled a street after residents “heard an explosion” when a fire broke-out in a bin lorry. Friern Gardens, in Wickford, was filled with a large pile of rubbish yesterday after waste crews were forced to empty the lorry to
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Pet cat put down after being pulled from rubble as lorry crashed into Canvey home
A LORRY ploughed through the living room wall of a home after veering off the road – causing huge damage and killing a beloved pet cat. The lorry – carrying a skip at the time – smashed into the home in Haven Road, Canvey, at roughly 9.30am yesterday
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Shrimpers discover FA Cup first round opponents
SOUTHEND United will host Charlton Athletic in the first round of the FA Cup. The Shrimpers will feature in the first round of the competition for the first time since 2021 after beating Eastleigh 1-0 in the fourth qualifying round on Saturday.
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Large new Greggs store to open in Basildon town centre this week - here's when
A NEW bigger and better Greggs store is set to open at Basildon town centre's bus station this week. Work has been underway for several weeks at the previously empty site. The new store will replace the existing, smaller Greggs at the bus station
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'Police cordon' in place at busy road in Westcliff as traffic builds
A "police cordon" is reportedly in place on a busy road in Westcliff this evening as officers respond to an unknown incident. Details of the incident are yet to be revealed, but residents have reportedly spotted police tape in place in Westborough
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Mum praises police for 'giving her family a future' as Basildon abuser is jailed
A MUM has praised police for "giving her family a future" after her daughter’s abuser has been jailed. Harrison Hawkins, 37, of Kings Road, Steeple View, Basildon, was sentenced to a total of four years and six months in prison. At Basildon
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Vile Basildon paedo described as 'monster' is jailed for sexually assaulting child
A BASILDON man, who has been described as a "monster," has been jailed for sexually assaulting a child multiple times. Harrison Hawkins, 37, of Kings Road, Steeple View, Basildon, was sentenced to a total of four years and six months in prison.
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Tributes paid to much-loved angler who died after boat 'capsized' off Shoebury
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved angler who tragically died after a boat devastatingly “capsized” off the coast in Shoebury. Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 9.30am on Sunday following reports of two people in “distress in
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Drug dealer jailed for importing hundreds of MDMA pills from Germany into Essex
A DOVERCOURT man who dealt anti-depressants and Class A drugs he bought from the continent was caught after Border Force officers seized suspicious packages in Germany. Joel Cairns, 20, has been jailed for four years and four months, with Chelmsford
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Doughnut bar where you can make your own to open first UK shop in south Essex Primark
AN Australian doughnut company where you can create your own masterpiece is set to make its UK debut with a new treat bar at a Primark store in south Essex. Lena Lu Donuts will open its first UK location in October at Primark Lakeside, in West
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Get your bake on and win tickets to London's Cake and Bake Show
Ready, set, dough - it's time to bake! Calling all bakeaholics, cake connoisseurs and bread enthusiasts because London's Cake and Bake show is on this November and we're offering ten lucky readers the chance to win tickets. Join in the fun
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Photo shows burst water main that flooded key road in Thorpe Bay
Residents have described the scene of a burst water main after a street in Thorpe Bay was flooded. A video seen by the Echo showed a burst water main in Thorpe Hall Avenue, which began to cause significant flooding. The incident occurred earlier
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Driver is arrested after lorry crashes into front of south Essex home
A 40-year-old man from Canvey has been arrested after a skip lorry was crash into the front of a home. Police responded to the incident on Haven Road at around 9.45am today and arrested the driver of the vehicle. He remains in custody. The
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Dozens turn Southend Pier pink in charity walk to raise money for breast cancer
Southend was bathed in pink over the weekend as dozens of people turned out for the Pink Pier Walk. On Saturday, Southend played host to the Pink Pier Walk, an event organised by Active Life and the Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust. Support
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Heavy traffic as main road closed after crash in south Essex
A MAIN road has been closed after a crash with traffic building in the area. Chelmsford Road on the A1245 has been closed in Rawreth after a crash this afternoon. RAWRETH- A1245 CLOSED due to a Collision between A130 and Rawreth Lane
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Ten-day 'cocktail trail' returning to Southend city centre - here's when
A ten-day self guided trail through the very best Southend venues for cocktail lovers has been announced. Southend Cocktail Week is running from Friday October 18 to Sunday October 27, organised by Southend's Business Improvement District who
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Woman 'cut from her car' following 'serious' crash in Leigh road off the A127
A woman has been cut from her car following a "serious" crash in a Leigh road just off the A127. The crash, which happened around 10.44am this morning, saw a woman cut from her car and rushed to hospital - with it believed a car crashed into her
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Huge pile of rubbish blocks road in south Essex after residents hear 'loud bang'
A huge pile of rubbish has blocked a road in south Essex after residents heard a "loud bang". Pictures of the scene show a large pile of bins bags and rubbish in Friern Gardens, Wickford, at around 10:30am this morning. According to witnesses
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Petition to abolish Canvey Town Council thrown out after 'virus of misinformation'
A petition with more than 3,000 signatures calling for a town council to be abolished has been thrown out after concerns were raised about its validity after “a virus of misinformation.” Castle Point Council was asked to carry out a referendum
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Woman rushed to hospital after two cars crash in Leigh road off A127
A woman has been rushed to hospital following a crash in a Leigh which saw emergency services flood a road. Ambulance crews, firefighters and police responded to a crash in Oakwood Avenue, off the A127, at around 11am involving two cars.
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Shocked man describes moment he woke to find lorry crashed through south Essex home
A SHOCKED resident woke up to find a lorry in his living room after the vehicle smashed through the front of the home. Police have cordoned off Haven Road, on Canvey, this morning after a skip lorry crashed into the front of a home. Lee Spiller
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Photos show skip lorry crashed through home in south Essex as road is closed
POLICE have cordoned off a south Essex road after a skip lorry has smashed through the front of a home. The lorry crashed into a home on Haven Road, on Canvey, this morning at around 9.30am. Damage - the skip lorry crashed through the home
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Water seen spurting out as burst main floods road in Thorpe Bay
Water has been seen spurting out from the middle of a road and flooding a street in Thorpe Bay. A video seen by the Echo shows a burst water main in Thorpe Hall Avenue, which began to cause significant flooding. The incident occurred earlier
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Emergency services on scene of car crash in Leigh as road off A127 is shut
Photos show emergency services are on the scene of a crash on a residential road in Leigh. The crash, which happened in Oakwood Avenue, Leigh, off the A127, at around 11am saw two police cars and a fire truck called to the scene. Images show
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Mum forced to deliver baby stillborn after Basildon Hospital 'missed opportunities'
A “distraught” mum was forced to deliver her baby stillborn following a hospital trust’s “missed opportunity” to take action. Holly Gisby, 37, lost her baby boy Albie on the 29 July 2023 after she says she was sent away from hospital just 24-hours
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Road closed after 'skip lorry hits home' in south Essex
Emergency services are on the scene as a road has been closed after a "skip lorry has crashed into a home" in south Essex. In photos seen by the Echo, a vehicle is wedged into the front of a home, in Haven Road, Canvey. Emergency services are
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Three injured by 'group of men' in early morning brawl outside south Essex pub
Three people have been left injured after being attacked by a "group of men" in an early morning brawl in south Essex. Essex Police were called to Corringham Road, in Stanford-le-Hope, after reports of an "incident" shortly after 1am on Saturday
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Man arrested on suspicion of kidnap after 'potential abduction' of children in Essex
A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping after police worked to prevent a "potential abduction" of four children. A 38-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody after police received a report of a man leaving Chelmsford with four
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DP World announces £1bn expansion of London Gateway in south Essex
A logistics company has announced a £1 billion expansion of a container port in south Essex. DP World have today announced that it will expand London Gateway, in Thurrock, to make it the UK's largest container port within five years. The expansion
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Incidents on major roads in Essex cause traffic this morning
Two crashes are causing heavy delays on the A12 and M25 this morning. Traffic on the Brentwood Bypass has slowed down on the London-bound carriageway after an incident at around 5.30am. Between Junction 12 and the M25 Junction 28, a partial
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Who left Strictly Come Dancing this week? See the third celebrity eliminated
It’s that time of week again when a celebrity’s time on Strictly Come Dancing has come to an end. This week, fans have said goodbye to the third celebrity who was eliminated in tonight’s results show (October 13). DIY SOS star Nick Knowles
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Royal Mint reveals it will hide 1 gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar
The Royal Mint has announced The Snowman will be depicted on a 50p coin and a gold version will be hidden inside one of its advent calendars for a lucky customer to find on Christmas Eve. To further celebrate the launch of The Snowman 2024 collectable
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Fire leaves bedroom in South Essex home destroyed as fire service issues advice
Firefighters rushed to a home in Rochford on Sunday morning after a woman discovered a fire in her bedroom. Essex Fire and Rescue Service were told that the homeowner heard a loud bang upstairs and noticed smoke coming from a window, before calling
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Escape the grey skies and experience the charm of Sri Lanka
From sea turtles to river safaris, Buddhist temples and beautiful gardens, all these wonders await on a winter sun break in Sri Lanka. Available through Just Go Holidays, Sri Lanka is the perfect long-haul destination, being both welcoming
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'Not safe anymore' - Motorist brands Southend armed police incident 'like a film'
A MOTORIST has branded an armed police incident which led to the arrest of two people in Southend as “alarming” and “something like a film”. On Saturday, armed police officers attended Bournemouth Park Road at 4.30pm. This was in response to
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Fears grow beloved statue stolen from south Essex park has been 'lost forever'
FEARS are growing that a beloved statue stolen from a Billericay park has been “lost forever” one month after it was taken. The Child in the Park sculpture was stolen from Lake Meadows park on September 1, with residents devastated it had been
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Developer unveils plans to build 'up to 300 homes' next to Basildon golf course
HUNDREDS of new homes could be built on open space next to Basildon golf course after a developer launched a consultation into plans to create a “vibrant new community”. Developer EA Strategic Land has sent leaflets to residents living around London
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'Significantly improved' Basildon care home is removed from special measures
A CARE home supporting people with disabilities has been removed from special measures after a watchdog found “significant improvements” that staff should be “proud of”. Ashview, in Riverview, Basildon, was previously rated “inadequate” and placed
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Overzealous staff 'held autistic teen for more than an hour' at Westcliff station
AN OUTRAGED mum has claimed overzealous staff at Westcliff train station held her autistic son for an hour after he was accused of fare evasion. Meera Shahid was horrified after she was called to the station by her 19-year-old-son, where he was
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Superhero south Essex boy fights against cancer in France after £126k raised
THE family of a superhero teenager have revealed the first month of trial treatment for a rare form of cancer is going well as he continues to defy the odds against. Oscair Fairs, 14, and his family were told to prepare for palliative care at
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Iconic Southend clown Salvo to switch on Christmas lights as farewell to High Street
SALVO the clown has been selected to switch on Southend’s Christmas lights as his final farewell to the High Street. After announcing his retirement Salvo, who has been entertaining children and families for 27 years by handing out balloons and
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Quirky nugget takeaway returning to Eastwood after shipping container pop-up is a hit
A POPULAR food business which specialises in chicken nuggets served from a refurbished shipping container is returning to Eastwood after finding a permanent home. Nugs proved a huge hit with residents when it opened in Progress Road as a pop-up
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The final say: Shrimpers end their long wait for FA Cup success
SOUTHEND United were made to wait for their win at Eastleigh on Saturday – in more ways than one. For not only did Bim Pepple’s match-winning strike come deep into added on time but the victory was also the Shrimpers’ first in the FA Cup in more
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Bim enjoys FA Cup debut to remember with the Shrimpers
ON LOAN Southend United striker Bim Pepple was delighted to make his long awaited FA Cup debut one to remember. Pepple, who is with the Shrimpers from Luton Town, came off the bench to score the only goal of Saturday’s fourth round qualifying clash
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Eastleigh boss Davis hurt by FA Cup defeat to Southend United
EASTLEIGH manager Kelvin Davis was hurt by his side’s FA Cup defeat to Southend United. An injury time effort from Bim Pepple meant it was the Shrimpers who advanced into the first round of the competition. And Davis was disappointed by the