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Tamworth boss frustrated by penalty decision in defeat to the Shrimpers
TAMWORTH boss Andy Peaks thought his side were denied a ‘stonewall’ penalty during his side’s 2-0 defeat at Southend United on Saturday. The Lambs appealed for a spot-kick after Adam Crowther’s early challenge on Tom McGlinchey inside the area.
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'It's brilliant' - Shrimpers boss Maher praises Bridge after landmark display
SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher felt Saturday’s clash with Tamworth was the right time to recall Jack Bridge. Bridge was selected at left wing-back having started the previous three matches on the bench. And Maher was pleased to hand
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Shrimpers boss Maher welcomes return of influential midfielder
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher believes Blues will be boosted by Cav Miley's return from injury. The influential midfielder, who had been out with a back issue since late August, played the final eight minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win against Tamworth
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In pictures: Thousands fill streets as Halloween celebrations take over Southend
Southend’s streets were filled with spooky spirits and scary costumes for family events at the weekend. The Southend Zombie Walk returned with a fantastic turnout on Saturday, after several years away. Costume - people of the Zombie Walk (
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Cat on roof of Southend shopping centre reunited with owner after rescue mission
Firefighters and members of a cat charity reunited a missing moggie with its owners after rescuing it from a Southend shopping centre. Members of the public spotted a cat stuck on the roof of the Victoria Shopping Centre in Chartwell Square on
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Rare glimpse inside £1million family home in gated community in Essex
A brand-new family home near Colchester is looking for its new forever family. Built by Seven Developments, Mill View in Bromley Road, Ardleigh, is part of a bespoke and unique gated development of just eight contemporary homes. A fully
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Beautiful steam train to take passengers from Essex city to scenic village
A BEAUTIFUL new steam train trip has been revealed taking passengers from Essex to a beautiful countryside village. Steam Dreams will be departing from Colchester Station on August 9, 2025, on a scenic journey to Paignton and Kingswear via Dawlish
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Win means more to Blues striker Pepple than personal glory
SOUTHEND United striker Bim Pepple stressed beating Tamworth mattered more than his own impact on the match. Pepple scored one and set up the other for Oli Coker in a comfortable 2-0 triumph for the Shrimpers at Roots Hall. But the on loan
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Tony's releases new Christmas-themed chocolate bar which shoppers 'need to try'
A "special" new Christmas-themed Tony's Chocolonely chocolate bar has been released in supermarkets across the UK, just in time for the festive season. Tony's is already responsible for a range of popular chocolate bar flavours including milk caramel
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What foods and drinks are good sources of Vitamin D? Health experts explain
Vitamin D is an important nutrient your body needs to work properly and stay healthy. It regulates the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body and helps keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy. The NHS warns: "A lack of vitamin D can
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Amy Dowden may miss Strictly Come Dancing tonight after being rushed to hospital
Amy Dowden could be missing from tonight's (Sunday, October 27) Strictly Come Dancing results show after she was rushed to hospital on Saturday night after collapsing backstage. The Welsh professional dancer, who hails from Caerphilly, has only
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Discontinued Cadbury chocolate returns to B&M despite 'no plans' to bring it back
Shoppers have noticed ‘the return’ of a Cadbury chocolate on shelves in B&M. A bag of Cadbury Fuse Mini Treats was pictured on the Snack Reviews Facebook page with the caption detailing them as “new”. While some customers were glad to find
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The 10 'unsettling' animals secretly living in your home including 'invisible' mites
From spiders and bats to "invisible" mites and bed bugs, there are all kinds of animals that could be secretly living in your home without you even knowing. BBC Countryfile said: "Our homes may seem like places separate from the natural world,
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In memoriam: Five death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week
The Echo has published 5 death notices this week. Every week, the Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain
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Drug dealers jailed as police take down two county lines supplying south Essex
Four dealers have been jailed for more than 14 years after police smashed two county lines drugs gangs operating in Southend. Essex Police’s Operation Raptor team is dedicated to taking down drugs gangs and built cases against the ‘William’ and
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Shrimpers fans have their say on home win over Tamworth
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Saturday's 2-0 win against Tamworth at Roots Hall. Arguably Morton’s best game in a Southend shirt, definitely Bonne’s best game. Bim Pepple was outstanding particularly first half. Took two of our chances
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South Essex teen charged after assault leaves man with serious head injury
A teenager from Billericay has been charged following an incident which left two people injured. Police were called to an incident in Chelmsford’s High Street on Friday at about 11.55pm. A man had been allegedly punched and fell back, hitting
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A look at this weekend's non-league action as Wakering and Ensign both win
CALLUM Boylan bagged the only goal of the game as Great Wakering Rovers beat Frenford 1-0 at Burroughs Park. Boylan netted in the 73rd minute to keep Wakering fourth in the Essex Senior League standings with games in hand on all the teams above
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King Charles to go on regular overseas trips next year despite cancer diagnosis
Next year, King Charles will take regular overseas trips as he adapts to living with cancer. During the spring and autumn of 2025, Charles will fly abroad as long as doctors sanction the travel. Spring and autumn are the traditional periods
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Strictly Come Dancing Halloween week exit leaked with fans 'sobbing' over result
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left "sobbing" after the Halloween week results were leaked online ahead of Sunday's (October 27) results show. Newsquest will not reveal the details of which two celebrities found themselves in the bottom two
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Work set to begin on former military site on Canvey to create new community facility
WORK is set to start on transforming a former military site into a vibrant new community space. The project, at the Gunny on Canvey, will see a new community building created to host workshops, social groups, and other activities alongside a children
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‘Strange lights’: Police reveal reported 'UFO sightings' in Essex
A freedom of information request has revealed the number and details of UFO reports across Essex. Essex Police have released records of recorded UFO incidents between 2014 and 2024. The incidents, gathered from their STORM system, describe
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Campaigners 'grateful' for decision to cancel 'big return' of fireworks show in Essex
Campaigners say they are "grateful" an Essex fireworks display has been cancelled after organisers vowed it was set to come back with a bang. Colchester Rugby Club’s highly anticipated fireworks display on November 3 has been cancelled, organisers
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Essex attraction ranked one of UK’s best family-friendly outdoor activities
A STUDY has ranked an Essex attraction as one of the UK’s best family-friendly outdoor activities. With half term coming up, and future school breaks on the horizon, parents can often be looking for places to go. With this in mind, mother
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Inside the 16th century south Essex farmhouse still guarded by its own moat
This Grade II-listed farmhouse with a "charming" history is still guarded by its own moat. Listed on Zoopla for £2.5 million, Hatch Farm in Brentwood dates back to 1560 and has kept many of its original features to reflect its historical roots.