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'Knife-wielding' thug makes off with £200 from shop till in south Essex robbery
POLICE have launched an investigation following a knife-wielding thief made off with £200 from a shop till. Essex Police is appealing for witnesses and more information following the reported robbery at a store on South Road in South Ockendon at
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Shrimpers boss Maher reacts to draw at Aldershot Town
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher was left ruing his side’s lack of end product following tonight’s 0-0 draw at Aldershot Town. The Shrimpers failed to work their way onto the score-sheet despite piling pressure on their hosts. READ MORE
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Match report: Shrimpers have to settle for point at Aldershot Town
SOUTHEND United were unable to turn their pressure into more than a point at Aldershot Town tonight. The Shrimpers were on top for the most of the evening but could not convert the chances coming their way as the game ended goalless. Aldershot
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Horrified dog walker harassed during terrifying sexual assault at Southend park
A HORRIFIED woman has revealed how she was harassed during a terrifying sexual assault in a Southend park. The 35-year-old, who asked to remain anonymous after the worrying incident, was walking her dog in Southchurch Park when she was approached
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Team news: One change for Blues against Aldershot Town
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made one change to his starting line-up for tonight’s clash at Aldershot Town. The only alteration comes at right wing-back where Gus Scott-Morriss returns from a one match ban in place of George Wind. The
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Matchday live: All the updates from Blues' clash at Aldershot
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Three months of Benfleet roadworks finally set to come to an end - here's the details
THREE months of roadworks on a major Benfleet road branded a "huge pain" to motorists are finally set to come to an end. The works on Bread and Cheese Hill, on the A13, are part of a major project to replace 1930s-era gas mains under the road to
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CCTV appeal issued after beauty products worth £2,000 stolen from Basildon Tesco
POLICE have released an image of two women they want to speak with after thousands of pounds worth of beauty products were stolen from a Basildon Tesco. More than £2,000 worth of beauty items were taken during a theft at the Mayflower Retail Park
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Police issue appeal for help to find man missing from Southend for two weeks
Essex Police are asking for the public's help to find a 46-year-old man who has been missing from Southend for more than two weeks. John Etherington, described as slim, 5ft 10in tall, with receding dark brown hair and a full beard, was reported
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Cruise of The Week: Save money on a delightful Nordic City Escape!
From old towns to new-world wonders, Northern Europe’s cities are calling and what better way to see them in all their glory than by a delightful cruise. Ambassador Cruise Line is offering the chance to soak up the style and class of the
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An in-depth look at Aldershot Town ahead of clash with the Shrimpers
ECHOSPORT talks to Aldershot fan Cobie Ware ahead of tonight's clash with Southend United. Aldershot are currently 16th in the table. What have you made of the season so far? "So far Aldershot's season has been a rollercoaster. "After a
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Shrimpers stars reunite to help boost club legend
A WHOLE host of Shrimpers stars have reunited to help boost a club legend. Former Southend United defender Micky Stead - who made 341 appearances for Blues between 1978 and 1985, is no longer able to work after spending three months in hospital
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Southend diving star Todd heading to Brazil with GB squad
SOUTHEND diving star Todd Geggus will represent Great Britain at the World Junior Championship in Brazil next month. The 17-year-old star, who trains at the club based at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, has been selected for the one metre and
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Westcliff continue fine start to season with away victory
REGIONAL Two Anglia leaders Westcliff continued their impressive start to the season with a 30-12 win at Holt. Westcliff are now unbeaten in their first six games of the campaign. And head coach Jimmy Rea was delighted with the latest win.
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Southend suffer narrow home defeat to league leaders
SOUTHEND Saxons were beaten 26-20 by table-topping Letchworth Garden City. Southend pushed hard for a late winning try at Warners Bridge. And Saxons director of rugby Josh Ward took plenty of positives from the performance “We’ pushed the league
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Ticket details confirmed for Blues' FA Cup clash with Charlton
TICKET details have been confirmed for Southend United's FA Cup clash with Charlton Athletic. The first round tie takes place at Roots Hall on Saturday November 2. And tickets will go on sale for season ticket holders from 1pm today.
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Five years on: Essex Police remember 39 victims of lorry tragedy in south Essex
Five years ago today, Essex Police began an investigation which "no force would ever want to undertake" after 39 bodies were discovered in a lorry in south Essex. In the early hours of Wednesday, October 23, 2019, Essex Police were alerted to 39
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Police appeal after assault left victim with serious injuries outside Essex bar
Detectives from Essex Police are appealing for the public's help following an assault which left a victim with serious injuries in Essex. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, October 12, at a bar on Hutton Road, Shenfield.
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental to your health to form. With winter fast approaching, many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the
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Broken streetlights on key south Essex footpath to be repaired after five-year saga
Broken streetlights on a key footpath in Billericay will finally be repaired after a prolonged five-year battle. Andrew Schrader, councillor for Billericay East, confirmed the broken streetlights on Ingrave Path, connecting Crown Road and Jacksons
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Residents in leaky south Essex tower block furious at potential £500k repair bill
RESIDENTS living in a leaky tower block could be ordered to cough up close to £500,000 to carry out urgent repairs. Notting Hill Genesis housing association has written to leaseholders living in the eight-storey Cleves Court, in Station Lane,
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Pitsea KFC worker Emma Price feeling 'hopeful' as she gradually recovers
A WOMAN who has spent months in hospital after tragically attempting to end her life is feeling “hopeful” as she gradually recovers. Emma Price, 32, is starting to regain her independence, and confidence, as she learns to walk again months after
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Brave Shoebury boy's journey from Leukaemia diagnosis to 14th birthday celebrations
From hospital beds to school classrooms, Harley Race’s journey over the past six years has been nothing short of extraordinary. In the spring of 2018, at just eight years old, Harley’s world changed overnight when he went from an energetic child
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Southend boy with rare disorder 'slowly improving' six months into US drug trial
A NINE-YEAR-OLD with a rare disorder that affects just 200 people across the globe is “slowly improving” six months into an experimental trial. Max Edwards suffers from proteus syndrome - a disorder causing the disproportionate overgrowth of bones
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KFC worker who tried to take her own life speaks out on eight year struggle
IN an exclusive interview with the Echo, Emma Price has spoken out on the eight years of “constant bullying” she received at KFC before attempting to take her own life. Emma, 32, has been in hospital since July and is continuing her recovery after
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Owner of kitesurf school calls for 'Rasta boat' eviction from Shoebury East Beach
THE owner of a kite surfing school in Southend has backed the council’s plans to “evict” the popular “Rasta Boat” claiming it poses a safety risk to his students. Tony Madden, owner of the bright boat moored off Shoebury’s East Beach, is locked
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Controversial shake-up at Southend Hospital's baby unit looks set to be approved
A CONTROVERSIAL shake-up at Southend’s neonatal unit looks set to be given the final go-ahead despite fears it will cause “further detriment” to high-risk pregnancies and unstable newborns. Southend Council's people scrutiny committee has been
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£1.5m 'development opportunity' on sale as flats could be built near Chalkwell park
A FORMER carpet showroom, warehouse and car park could be transformed into 22 new flats after the site was put on the market for £1.5million. Estate agent Ayers and Cruiks is listing the site, on London Road, Westcliff, and has branded it a “development