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Shrimpers launch their first ever girls only development centre
SOUTHEND United have launched their first ever girls only development centre. The centre is being run every Monday evening from 5.30pm to 7pm at Thundersley's Deanes School for female players aged between eight and 16. And coach Tom Bailey
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Shrimpers' youngsters make it three victories in a row
SOUTHEND United's under 18 side claimed their third consecutive victory with a 4-1 triumph over Lowestoft Town in National League U19 Alliance Division A on Wednesday afternoon. Blues backed up their 6-3 win over West Ham United Foundation in the
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Gubbins eager to make cup win a turning point in Blues' season
JOE Gubbins is determined to make sure Southend United’s FA Cup win at Eastleigh can be a turning point in their season. Bim Pepple’s last gasp strike secured the Shrimpers a 1-0 victory against the Spitfires last time out. And Gubbins - who
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Shrimpers stars will reunite to help boost club legend Micky
A WHOLE host of Southend United stars will be back together this weekend to raise funds for ex Shrimpers defender Micky Stead. Stead, who made 341 appearances for Blues between 1978 and 1985, is no longer able to work after spending three months
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Trains in Southend disrupted after lightning strike damages electricity supply
Trains running through c2c’s Southend Central station are disrupted this evening after a lightning strike has damaged the electricity supply. Services via Southend Central may be cancelled, delayed or revised tonight due to lightning damaging the
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'Proud' south Essex locksmith shocked by shop visit from TV star Stephen Mulhern
A LOCKSMITH in Hadleigh was shocked when a TV star made a surprise visit to his shop ... to get keys cut for his mum. Tony Crone was working in Kat Locksmiths, on London Road, Hadleigh, when he was shocked and surprised to see Catchphrase host
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Family behind Southend's beloved Pearl Dragon restaurant bid farewell after 45 years
THE family behind Southend’s most recognisable Chinese restaurant are bidding farewell after 45 years serving the community. The Pearl Dragon, on Eastern Esplanade, first opened its doors back in 1978 and has been run by the Yeung family ever
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Staff threatened with fake gun during armed robbery in south Essex shop
ARMED thugs threatened shop staff with a fake gun during a terrifying robbery at a convenience store on Canvey. Two suspects entered the Best One store, in Canvey Road, at around 6.50pm last night, with one threatening staff with what police believe
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REVEALED: Re-opening date confirmed for iconic Shoebury Hotel restaurant and bar
AN opening date has been revealed for the beloved Shoebury Hotel as new managers are bringing the venue back to life with a "new look and feel". Residents were left devastated after The Shoe Bar and Eatery, which is based inside the historic building
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National League club part company with manager after 15 games
HARTLEPOOL United have parted company with manager Darren Sarll after just 15 games in charge. The National League club, who sit 16th in the standings, were beaten 3-1 by Brackley Town in an FA Cup fourth round qualifying replay on Tuesday evening
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Candlelight protest to mark year without street lighting on south Essex development
FAMILIES will hold a candlelit protest after being left in pitch-black darkness without street lighting for a year. Families living on The Shires, Langdon Hills, first reported the failure of street lights on October 24 last year, and have been
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Look inside large new Greggs ahead of opening at Basildon shopping centre tomorrow
A LARGE new Greggs store where shoppers can sit down and enjoy their sausage rolls or steak bakes is preparing to open its doors at Eastgate shopping centre tomorrow. The new cafe is replacing the smaller store just metres away at Basildon's bus
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Emergency services issue statement as major Essex road closed after incident
Police have issued a statement following an incident on the A12 near Marks Tey. Officers attended an incident at around 10.30am this morning, which saw the A12 shut in both directions. Essex Police has confirmed the incident was related to
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Masked men try to force entry to Basildon home in broad daylight break-in attempt
FOUR men in balaclavas attempted to break into a home in Basildon during an attempted burglary in broad daylight. Police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted burglary in Beeston Court at around 5.20pm on Tuesday, October 15.
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Witness the marvels of the Arctic Circle in our Cruise of The Week!
The coastal treasures above the Arctic Circle of Norway are awaiting those who embark on Ambassador’s Midnight Sun Marvels cruise. The Arctic adventure is our Cruise of The Week and Ambassador invites you onboard to enjoy this remarkable
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WATCH: Look inside the van transformed into one-of-a-kind mobile DJ booth in Leigh
A DJ who converted his Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van into a one-of-a-kind mobile booth where he can live, travel and perform has scooped a £10,000 prize. Jack Lydon, from Leigh, has been announced as eBay’s “Van Conversion of the Year Award” and
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Workers used gift cards to steal £8.6k of products from Essex retail park store
A RETAIL supervisor who conspired with a junior colleague to steal nearly £8,000 from his employers has been told he faces jail. Karl Alford, 38, was working at Go Outdoors when he gave Joseph Clarke, 21, gift cards so they could steal thousands
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Look inside new Indian street food café as first-ever Essex branch is opened
AN Indian street food café chain is "delighted" to open its doors in Colchester city centre. Chaiiwala has opened its first-ever Essex branch following its launch last Friday. The business, which took over the former Royal British Legion building
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Excitement as American chain prepares to open its first south Essex restaurant
AN American fast-food chain has revealed it will open its first Essex restaurant in six weeks as work takes place at the site. Slim Chickens is replacing the old Firejacks restaurant at Festival Leisure Park, Basildon. It will be the chain’s 59th
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Fundraiser launched to help raise £30,000 for minibus at Basildon primary school
A TEACHER has set up a fundraiser pleading for help to raise £30,000 for a much-needed minibus at her school to help children “experience learning beyond the classroom”. Shane Rowland, who teaches at Greensted Primary School in Basildon, believes
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Call for urgent work to protect 'jewel in Southend's crown' from total closure
URGENT work must be carried out to protect an historic “jewel in the crown of Southend” from the risk of total closure over fears of a cliff slippage, a community group has said. Southend Cliff Gardens, opposite from the Genting Casino and across
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c2c warns commuters to 'plan ahead' amid reduced services over festive period
A rail firm in south Essex is warning customers to plan ahead and be flexible with their travel plans during the Christmas and New Year period. c2c has released details of their Christmas and New Year timetable with engineering works impacting
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Murder investigation and manhunt launched as man dies after Essex attack
A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a man found with serious injuries after an attack in Essex. Police officers, including firearms officers, were deployed to the scene in Chelmsford at around 12.30pm on Tuesday 15 October
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Swan fatally injured in 'sickening' dog attack at Basildon park as owner 'fled scene'
Warning: The article contains images some may find graphic. A swan has been fatally injured during a “sickening” dog attack in a Basildon park. The South Essex Wildlife Hospital, based in Orsett, has expressed outrage following a dog attack
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When do the clocks change in 2024 and why?
With winter drawing in, the days are getting shorter and shorter and November is fast approaching. To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK to give us an extra hour of much needed sunlight as we approach the darker
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'Check your change': This is the penny worth 'at least £150,000'
Coin collectors have been alerted to a penny coin worth “at least £150,000”. The penny is one of the rarest coins ever produced according to experts, who say if you have one “you are rich”. It is a pre-decimal penny from 1933 and only seven
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How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
Pensions are set to rise in April next year as the Government is facing an extra £100 million bill following revised figures published on Tuesday, a former pensions minister has said. Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases
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25-year-old arrested following altercation in south Essex town
A man has been arrested following an altercation in Shenfield as investigations continue. Essex Police were called to an incident in Hall Lane yesterday just before 1.30pm where a man and a woman had gotten into an argument. Officers attended
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Significant expansion at Westcliff special school to tackle growing demand
PLANS have been approved for a significant expansion at a special school in Westcliff to help tackle the growing demand for places. Lancaster School, in Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff, has been given the green light by Southend Council to convert
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Couple hit with eviction notice at south Essex park home give up on legal fight
A COUPLE ordered to leave their home of 15 years have revealed they have given up on their legal fight and will say their final goodbyes this weekend. Alan Slawson, 76, and his 75-year-old wife Sandra were hit with an eviction notice and ordered
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Shocked Southend councillor reports 'threatening' social media post to police
A SOUTHEND councillor has reported a “threatening” social media post to police after being sent an image of himself with two MPs who were previously murdered. Laurie Burton, Labour councillor responsible for children, young people, and SEND, was
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Terrified women 'followed home' from Shoebury station in middle of the night
TWO horrified women have claimed they were followed from Shoebury station to their home in a terrifying ordeal in the middle of the night. Hannah Hoswell-Sims, 30, and her wife Holly, 32, claim they were tailed by the man who followed them for
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Devoted Basildon Hospital children's nurse shocked to win free 'cruise of a lifetime'
A DEVOTED children’s nurse who has spent almost 20 years caring for youngsters at Basildon Hospital has been “blown away” after winning a dream cruise to the Mediterranean. Claire Wright, 53, has been selected by firm Authentic Cruise Company after
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Family faces months without home after skip lorry crashed into south Essex house
A FAMILY have revealed they are facing months without a home after a skip lorry smashed through the front of their property. Following the dramatic crash on Monday morning, the skip lorry was removed from the front of the home, in Haven Road,
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Former south Essex hospitals governor resigns after 'concerns were ignored'
A FORMER hospital governor has accused bosses of failing to accept the need to make improvements and ignoring concerns. Eric Watts, who worked for Basildon Hospital as a haematologist, has quit his role as Mid and South Essex Trust governor and
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Radio enthusiast must remove antennae after 22-year battle with Southend Council
AN AMATEUR radio enthusiast has lost his 22-year battle over seven radio antennae installed on top of his home without planning permission. Frank Jenson has been locked in a battle since 2002 with Southend Council over the antennae, installed on
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'It's going to be great' - Powell previews Blues' FA Cup clash with Charlton
CHRIS Powell thinks Southend United’s forthcoming clash with Charlton Athletic has the makings of an exciting FA Cup clash. The Shrimpers will host the Addicks at Roots Hall in a first round tie at the start of November. And Powell, who is