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Shrimpers boss Maher praises Bridge ahead of his landmark appearance
KEVIN Maher has stressed Jack Bridge’s importance to Southend United ahead of the wing-back’s 150th game for the club. Bridge will reach the landmark if he features against Tamworth at Roots Hall this weekend. And Shrimpers boss Maher was quick
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Crowther determined to make impact at both ends for Blues
ADAM Crowther is aiming to play a big part at both ends of the pitch when Southend United host Tamworth on Saturday. The Shrimpers centre back is keen to help Kevin Maher’s side build on their run of three successive clean sheets. But he is
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Non league round up: Who plays who this weekend
THE first round of the FA Trophy takes place this weekend with Bowers & Pitsea hosting Chatham Town at the Len Salmon Stadium. Canvey Island, who beat Carshalton 1-0 on Tuesday night, are also at home in the Trophy as they welcome Horsham to the
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Asda customers can get 2 for £5 Heroes, Roses and Quality Street tubs this weekend
Asda customers can grab themselves a bargain in-store with the Rewards app ahead of Christmas with a discount on popular chocolate treats. Is it Christmas without a tub of the well-known Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets or Roses? Well,
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Internet reacts as child cast in ‘interactive’ role as a door in Christmas Nativity
It’s that time of year again when young children are cast for their school’s Nativity play and while most will recall the famous tale of Mary and Joseph, this year, children are being given more opportunities to be present on stage. One parent
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Morrisons adds festive spin on meal deals with launch of new sandwiches and wraps
Morrisons has revealed its selection of festive sandwiches and wraps which will join its meal deal offering for a limited time. This year, customers can choose from nine options with some of Christmas’ iconic flavours available including cranberry
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Iconic ride at Adventure Island makes long-awaited return in time for Halloween
AN ICONIC ride at a theme park in Southend has made its long-awaited return after a complete refurbishment. Adventure Island, in Western Esplanade, has confirmed that The Claw has returned in time for Halloween after having a £250,000 refit.
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Man airlifted to hospital after serious three-vehicle crash on Essex motorway
A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after a three-vehicle crash on a major Essex motorway which remains shut off this evening. The M11 was closed in both directions after 3.30pm this afternoon after a crash between junctions five and six.
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Halloween fanatic unveils his biggest display ever in Southend...with live actors
A HALLOWEEN fanatic has gone even "bigger than ever" with more than 30,000 lights to create a spectacular light show in Southend, complete with zombies and actors. Mark Sutton, 54, has become well-known in the area for his bright and colourful
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Nationwide offering customers £20,000 interest free loans to improve homes
Nationwide is now offering its mortgage customers the opportunity to take out interest-free loans of up to £20,000. The 0% Green Additional Borrowing products hope to incentivise homeowners to make Britain more energy efficient. To qualify,
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Economy could be boosted if SMEs prioritise investment in technology
New research shows that the UK economy could benefit from a £79 billion boost in the next 12 months if SMEs could prioritise investment in new technology. This could in turn generate additional Exchequer receipts (through taxes on income and expenditure
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One in four Brits travel without insurance, research reveals
One in four Brits travel without insurance and a third have no idea what the emergency service number is when on holiday. New data released has found that the top five categories for claims by holidaymakers are flu symptoms (fever, diarrhoea,
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Stop all the clocks? Experts call for the end of British Summer Time
Experts have issued fresh calls to get rid of the annual practice of adjusting the clocks for daylight saving. According to the British Sleep Society (BSS), dispensing with British Summer Time could lead to a healthier nation. But has it always
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Coca-Cola confirms the return of the iconic Christmas truck tour for 2024
Coca-Cola has confirmed the return of the iconic Christmas Truck which will yet again spread the festive cheer across the UK this year. While responding to a keen fan of the annual Christmas Truck tour on X, formerly Twitter, the soft drinks brand
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New James May show in doubt after Grand Tour star injured in bike crash
James May's new Channel 5 show has been dealt a huge blow after the Grand Tour star revealed he was injured in a bike accident last week. Whilst training for a charity bike ride in London with his 'old friend' and former Oz and James Drink to Britain
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All the updates from Blues' pre-match press conference
4:32pm On possible new signings, Maher says: "We know what we want. There's a slightly different process on how we go
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Busy road in south Essex town centre closed after crash as delays build
A BUSY road in the centre of a south Essex town has been closed after a crash this afternoon. Rectory Road, in Hadleigh, is closed off due to a crash between A13 and Scrub Lane. Delays are building in the key road this afternoon while the closure
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Dozens of cannabis plants discovered during major drugs bust in south Essex
Dozens of cannabis plants have been discovered during a major drugs bust in south Essex. Officers from Essex Police's Castle Point District Community Policing Team executed a warrant in Thundersley yesterday. The raid uncovered 60 cannabis
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Aldershot boss Widdrington on his side's draw with the Shrimpers
ALDERSHOT Town boss Tommy Widdrington believes both team will point to a lack of quality in the final third after Wednesday night’s 0-0 draw with Southend United. The Shots defended well to secure a share of the spoils. But Widdrington admitted
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Three arrested after car packed full of stolen goods caught on major Essex road
THREE people have been arrested after a car packed full of stolen goods was stopped on the A12. On Saturday, Roads Policing Unit officers stopped the silver car on the A12 at junction 19 at Chelmsford. The stop came after they received information
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Southend dad and son enjoy viral fame with Yorkshire pudding Halloween costume
A PUB landlord is making the most of viral fame after spending four hours baking more than 350 Yorkshire puddings for his son's genius Halloween costume. James Paley, landlord at Saxon King in Southend's Priory Crescent, has made Yorkshire pudding
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Key Southend road off the A127 forced to close for emergency water works
A KEY road in Southend has closed for emergency water repairs. Priory Crescent is closed at house number 82 from its junction with Priory Avenue to its junction with Priory Crescent. The road, off the A127, has closed suddenly today for emergency
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Builder reveals one simple way to tell if damp and mould are getting worse
A YouTube builder going by the channel name 'Hype Building' has revealed one simple and affordable way to tell if damp and mould are getting worse in your home. John, a builder from Fenton, is a damp expert and has been able to put his skills to
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Horrifying wake up call at Premier Inn as 'mouse ran across my face'
A carer claims she had a disturbing wake up call at a Premier Inn when a mouse scuttled across her face as she slept. Francesca Fattore had been staying at the Eastbourne Polegate branch in East Sussex for a work meeting when she says she was
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British shot put record holder Geoff Capes dies aged 75
British shot put record holder and two-time world's strongest man Geoff Capes has died at the age of 75. Capes set the record for the furthest shot put throw by a British man, achieving a distance of 21.68m in 1980. In a statement, the athlete's
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Coronation Street fans demand to know where 'missing' star is amid upcoming exit
Coronation Street fans have demanded to know where a "missing" character is ahead of her exit from the ITV show. Viewers have been gearing up to say goodbye to the iconic character Gail Platt after 50 years on screen but many have been left puzzled
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Workers reveal 5 dark secrets about the hotel industry - you won't believe them
Staying in a hotel can be the ultimate 'switch off' experience for people looking to relax and let others take care of them for a while. However, it can also be the stuff of nightmares. Although you'd expect hotels to be on the ball and ready
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Millions missing out on £10,000 in lost pensions, research reveals
Millions of people are set to miss out on an average of nearly £10,000 as a result of lost pension pots, new research has revealed. Some £31.1 billion is estimated to be lying in unclaimed, inactive or lost pension pots. Around 3.29 million
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'Rare and unique' 20p coin sells for more than 310 times its face value
A "rare and unique" 20p coin has sold for more than 310 times its face value on the popular bidding site eBay. The 2008 "mule" coin from the Royal Mint was sold online for £62 after receiving four bids from interested collectors. The 20 pence
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Family praised for acting fast after smoke seen billowing from roof in south Essex
RESIDENTS and a passer-by who acted quickly after discovering a blaze in the loft of their home have been praised. Firefighters flooded Cavell Road in Billericay after a family discovered smoke coming from the roof of their home on Tuesday afternoon
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Masked men with knife steal woman's motorbike in south Essex high street robbery
Balaclava-clad yobs armed with a knife stole a woman's motorbike after approaching her while she was riding it during a terrifying robbery. Police were notified of a robbery in which a motorbike was stolen at around 7.30pm last Wednesday in High
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Police issue appeal to find man they want to speak to with links to Southend
POLICE are appealing for help to find a man they want to speak to in connection with several motoring offences. Officers want to speak to John Eggleton-Thompson, 30, in connection with their investigation. John has links to Southend as well as
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Essex Police arrest 25 people by Live Facial Recognition - No incorrect alerts
SEVEN more arrests have been made by Essex Police due to their Live Facial Recognition technology as 25 people have been arrested - including those wanted for attempted murder - with no incorrect alerts being made. Essex Police made seven more
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Arrest made in attempted murder probe thanks to facial recognition in Southend
An arrest in connection with an attempted murder investigation was made during a Live Facial Recognition deployment in Southend, police reveal. Essex Police say they have made seven more arrests thanks to its Live Facial Recognition technology
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'Christmas Rose' will give an early spring splash of colour to garden
Described as a “true beauty” the Helleborus niger 'Christmas Rose' produces pure white and long-lasting flowers. With its abundance of bowl-shaped, snowy-white flowers, which turn pink as they age, use indoors in winter while in flower, then
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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Numerous pets from around Essex are looking for their forever homes - could you help them out? Whether you want to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or hamster, someone always wants to find a new owner. There are several RSPCA branches in
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Lagoon on Southend seafront branded a 'stinking pool of green slime' is drained
A LAGOON on Southend’s seafront branded “a stinking pool of green slime” has been drained and cleaned after a summer of smell complaints. Three Shells Lagoon was opened in 2016 and intended to offer a permanent swimming spot on Southend’s tidal
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Couple build huge pirate ship display on Leigh driveway for Halloween fundraiser
A HUGE pirate ship complete with skeletons and spooky lights has been unveiled in Leigh after a couple transformed their driveway ahead of Halloween. Lee Whitehair and his wife Julie, who live in Eastwood Old Road, Leigh, have been quietly working
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Huge new health centre set to ease pressure on Basildon Hospital takes leap forward
A HUGE new health centre to slash waiting times and reduce the pressure on Basildon Hospital has taken a huge leap forward. The Mid and South Essex NHS Trust has now taken ownership of the former Place leisure centre in Pitsea, ahead of the building
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Callous crook targets nurses at Southend Hospital during staff room theft
A CALLOUS crook has been slammed for targeting hardworking nurses at Southend Hospital after stealing their personal items. Nurses working at the renal unit in Southend Hospital had their bags, including wallets, keys and other personal items,
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Cutting edge robots helping non-attending students back to south Essex school
State-of-the-art robots which “sit in class” for pupils unable to be there in person have helped boost attendance to above the national average at a Billericay school. Avatar robots, known as AV1, were brought in by the new leadership at Mayflower
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Car seized and warnings issued after 'street racing' around south Essex business park
A CAR has been seized and warnings issued to other drivers after reports of “street racing” around an industrial estate. James Newport, leader of Rochford Council, claims there has been a “spike” in recent issues surrounding the Southend Airport
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More than £11k paid out to Basildon pensioners in council's warm home scheme
More than £11,000 has been paid out to pensioners living in Basildon as part of the council’s warm home scheme to support residents this winter. After the Labour Government cut the winter fuel allowance, Basildon Council allocated £100,000 to help
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Mum set to unveil new ‘hang out’ venue for pre-teens in Southend city centre
A MUM is set to open a new city centre "hang out" club for pre-teenagers after noticing there was nothing catering to her son's age group in Southend. With a PlayStation, pool table and snacks, Southend mum Kasia Zielinski-Rushforth is hoping the
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Blues boss Maher explains why Moncur missed draw at Aldershot
SOUTHEND United midfielder George Moncur missed the goalless draw at Aldershot Town with a groin issue. Moncur had been set to return to the starting line-up at the EBB Stadium but failed a fitness test on the eve of the game. Blues boss Kevin
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What Blues' fans made of the goalless draw at Aldershot Town
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Wednesday night's 0-0 draw at Aldershot Town. Lovely kit. @Monster_721 The work-ethic, intensity and effort of the players can't be faulted, they put in a real shift. But for all their hard work, the