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'It was excellent' - Maher reacts to Shrimpers' win at Rochdale
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher was thrilled to make his week of landmarks even more memorable with a 1-0 win at Rochdale. Maher, who turned 48 on Monday, took charge of the Shrimpers for the 150th time at the weekend while also celebrating the
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Tonight’s £4m winning National Lottery numbers drawn - have you won?
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are 43, 54, 47, 48, 22, 44. The Bonus Ball is 25. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £4million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are 13, 02, 37, 25, 26. The Thunderball
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Match report: Shrimpers dig deep to win at Rochdale
JOSH Walker’s goal on the stroke of half-time secured Southend United a hard-fought 1-0 win at Rochdale this afternoon. The Shrimpers striker swept the ball home just seconds before the break before dogged defending made sure of all three points
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Adam Ant ‘postpones’ Cliffs Pavilion show tonight - here’s why
An iconic 1980s singer has cancelled his headline show at the Cliffs Pavilion tonight due to illness. Adam Ant, best known as frontman of Adam and the Ants, has cancelled his show at the Cliffs Pavilion in Westcliff tonight, citing a "severe cold
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Woman dies after being found with serious injuries in south Essex
A woman has died after being found with serious injuries in Benfleet. Police officers and colleagues from the ambulance service were called to Kale Road, Benfleet, shortly after 3pm on Thursday to reports of a woman being found with serious injuries
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Three people left with serious injuries after three-car crash in Essex
Three people have been hospitalised with serious injuries following a crash involving three vehicles in Essex. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious crash in Goldings Hill, Loughton, at around 11.50pm on Friday
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Man charged as part of Chelmsford murder investigation
A man has been charged by detectives investigating the death of Kieran Shepherd in Chelmsford. Harrison Carpenter, 19, of Ben Wilson Link, Springfield, Chelmsford appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' court in Saturday October 19 to answer a murder
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Team news: Two changes for the Shrimpers at Rochdale
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made two changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon's clash at Rochdale. George Wind has been handed his first Shrimpers start in place of the suspended Gus Scott-Morriss at right wing-back while Bim
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Matchday live: All the updates from Blues' clash at Rochdale
8:52pm How good was Harry Taylor today! pic.twitter.com/DGoJJ18dJC — Chris Phillips (@CJPhillips1982) October 19
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Photos show rare RAF 'spy-plane' taking off from Southend Airport
Pictures show a rare RAF "spy-plane" aircraft taking off from Southend Airport yesterday. The aircraft, a Boeing 737, has been converted with a special "wedgetail" fitted on it containing specialist radar equipment. It is the first of three
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Look inside 'absolute tardis' of a bungalow with six bedrooms on Essex border
This futuristic bungalow in Romford has been called an "absolute tardis", with a vast kitchen and its own annexe. Listed on Zoopla for £800,000, this property in Marlborough Road has six bedrooms - but you would not know it from the outside.
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Major south Essex road to shut for four nights - here’s when
A major road through Canvey is set to be closed for four nights to allow vital roadworks to begin. Castle Point Council has issued an update that Canvey Way will be closed from October 21 for four nights from 8pm to 5am. A spokesman said:
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New community supermarket to help south Essex residents feeling the pinch
A NEW community supermarket is set to be launched in Rochford in a bid to support struggling residents and offer cut price food to those in need. The team behind Revive community supermarket met for a showcase event on Wednesday and are hoping
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Four filming locations across Southend chosen by hit movies and TV shows
Southend’s proximity to London, beautiful seafront and distinct character have made the city a hotspot for TV and movie filming over the decades. From blockbusters to weeknight soaps, Southend has starred in a diverse range of on-screen stories
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Six great photos of south Essex's long lost 1970s and 1980s corner shops
The days of a small shop on the corner of most residential streets are long gone but as these photos show, we still have the memories of how shopping used to be. Some of the photos here show Albert Jones, a very well known shopkeeper who ran a
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Use your washing machine during this 'magic hour' to slash your energy bills
Sometimes it can feel like you are using the washing machine non-stop after a busy week when the washing basket is overflowing. With the rising cost of energy bills and the expenses of everyday life, many households will be worried about how much
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'Inexperienced' driver who crashed into Essex school bus is banned from driving
A BUS driver has been banned from driving for two years following a crash with a school bus. Emergency services raced to a three-car crash at 10am on July 14 last year in Walton, finding two cars and a coach carrying school pupils involved in
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Two charged with drug supply offences after police patrol south Essex streets
Two people in Benfleet have been charged with class A drug supply offences - with one pleading guilty in court. Police stopped and searched a man as part of a patrol in the Parkfields and Queensmere area, finding a number of small bags believed
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Staff and diners evacuated as Essex city centre restaurant fire tackled
Firefighters tackled a restaurant blaze in Colchester city centre which started from a deep fat fryer. Four fire crews were called to Trinity Street at 9.16pm yesterday to reports of a kitchen fire in a restaurant. All staff and customers
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The 33 places kids can eat for free or £1 during the October half term holidays
From supermarket giants Asda and Tesco to major restaurant chains Pizza Hut and Yo! Sushi there are a number of places offering free or £1 kids meals during the October half term holidays. School holidays are the perfect time to treat the family
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What is inheritance tax and who needs to pay it? Everything you need to know
There are a range of taxes paid by those in the UK with these covering everything from income to products bought and sold. Inheritance tax is probably one of the most well-known of these but many may be unfamiliar with the details of it. If
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How pumpkins can attract unwanted pests to your home this Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, you might be wondering how best to decorate your pumpkin or maybe even searching for the scariest costume. Celebrations are set to take place across the UK and it’s important to know the effect that pumpkins
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Kate Cassidy at 'complete loss' after death of boyfriend Liam Payne
Kate Cassidy has said she is at a "complete loss" after the tragic and untimely passing of her boyfriend and former One Direction singer Liam Payne. Sharing her thoughts in a statement posted to Instagram, she said that she loved him "unconditionally
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Cheryl says the death of her son's father Liam Payne is 'earth shattering'
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl has described the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne as “earth shattering”, as she voiced fears over protecting their seven-year-old son Bear. Payne died after falling from a third floor balcony of the Casa
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Who left ITV Big Brother last night? See the second housemate evicted
On Friday night (October 18), the second housemate was evicted from the Big Brother house, but who was it? Earlier in the week, Monday's episode (October 14) saw the housemates nominate their fellow contestants for the first time, with those who
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Spy cameras pilot set to be rolled out to catch fly-tippers across Southend
A PILOT scheme using spy cameras to catch fly-tippers plaguing the city red-handed is set to be rolled out in Southend, it has been revealed. Last year Southend Council came under fire after it was revealed that zero fixed penalty notices were
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Four of your favourite cosy south Essex pubs to warm up in this weekend
We recently asked for our readers to name the best cosy south Essex pubs, and we certainly weren’t disappointed. It seems south Essex is packed with charming, characterful and cosy pubs. Perfect as a treat after a chilly winter walk, or simply
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Mum 'hit with eviction notice' is one of last left on south Essex static home park
A MUM and her two sons living on a deserted static home park have revealed they have “no idea where they can go” and are living in dread. Tara Palmer, 50, claims she was hit by an eviction notice by the owners of Canvey’s Thorney Bay Village and
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Here are the winning Essex streets for the People's Postcode Lottery this week
Several postcodes in Essex have won £1,000 in the postcode lottery over the last week (October 11 to October 18). Check to see if you (or your neighbours!) have won below. Four streets across the county scooped a prize after their postcode
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Listed: The 15 Essex anti-social hotspots to be targeted under £1.6m initiative
Earlier this week, the Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner for Essex has announced a new £1.6million investment aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour (ASB) in 15 targeted hotspots across the county. This funding builds on the success of a previous
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Look inside the new Italian restaurant opened next to popular south Essex pub
Billericay’s dining scene has just welcomed a new Italian restaurant with big ambitions. Steve Haslam, a local businessman and owner of The White Horse pub on Heath Road, has invested £40,000 to transform a former South American eatery into what
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'Wrongly convicted' Westcliff dad-of-three left without a job after court error
A DAD has revealed how he lost his livelihood and thousands of pounds income after being "wrongly convicted" of a driving offence. The Crown Prosecution Service has apologised to Daniel Stanborough, from Westcliff, after admitting an “unacceptable
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Essex ranked as fourth 'spookiest staycation' in UK in study
A study conducted by a holiday tour operator has found Essex to be one of the “spookiest staycations” in the UK. Park Holidays found the county to be the fourth most frightening spot for those seeking a thrilling getaway, finishing in this position
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‘Periods of rain’ – Weather forecast across south Essex this weekend
This weekend's weather forecast for Southend and Basildon is expected to be largely overcast with periods of rain, according to The Met Office. Today, both areas will experience cloudy conditions in the morning, with light rain expected to begin
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Dancers to help charity highlight hidden homelessness at Southend Halloween Parade
DANCERS and cadets are teaming up with a leading charity to help highlight the issue of hidden homelessness at Southend’s Halloween Parade. Homelessness charity Harp, which is dedicated to helping rough sleepers across the city, will partner with
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Thousands to descend on Southend seafront as Halloween parade returns next week
THOUSANDS of people are set to descend on Southend as ghastly ghouls and eerie delights fill the seafront – with traders hoping for a much-needed boost in trade. The annual Halloween Parade has quickly become one of the highlights of Southend’
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In the dock: 10 drink and drug drivers in south Essex hit with bans and fines
A NUMBER of drink and drug drivers in south Essex have been sentenced at magistrates' courts in recent weeks. >>> Court reporting - what your newspaper can and can't report A DRUG driver caught behind the wheel has been hit with a