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Huge Homebase store in Basildon up for sale as chain collapsed into administration

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Huge Homebase store in Basildon up for sale as chain collapsed into administration

Independent - Gemma Simpson of Other Kids and Ed White Co-owner of The Local Merchants getting in the festive spirit for the Leigh-on-Sea late night shopping evening

Independent - Gemma Simpson of Other Kids and Ed White Co-owner of The Local Merchants getting in the festive spirit for the Leigh-on-Sea late night shopping evening

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Dozens of shops band together for late-night Christmas shopping event in Leigh

Refurb - Tesco, off High Road, in Pitsea

Refurb - Tesco, off High Road, in Pitsea

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Huge south Essex supermarket becomes 'largest Tesco in UK' after major revamp

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food

Eligible Amazon orders can be picked up in most Asda stores across the UK

Eligible Amazon orders can be picked up in most Asda stores across the UK

Amazon and Asda offering customer pickup and returns at more than 700 stores

Alton Garden Centre hopes this year will be the biggest yet for it's Christmas grotto

Alton Garden Centre hopes this year will be the biggest yet for it's Christmas grotto

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Garden centre on A127 unveils 'bigger and better' Santa's grotto including VR ride

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK

The B&M Christmas box has won a lot of fans on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group

The B&M Christmas box has won a lot of fans on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group

Shoppers rave about 'cute' £3.99 Christmas Eve box whose contents are 'so good'

You are able to return the recalled Aldi product for a full refund.

You are able to return the recalled Aldi product for a full refund.

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Aldi apologises as 'error' forces product recall due to possible health risk

Aldi, Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Lidl were all rated highly by Which? when it came to your festive food shopping this Christmas

Aldi, Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Lidl were all rated highly by Which? when it came to your festive food shopping this Christmas

Which? reveals the best supermarket for your festive food shop this Christmas

Quality Street, Heroes, Celebrations and Roses tubs will be £2 at Morrisons for More Card customers for a limited time

Quality Street, Heroes, Celebrations and Roses tubs will be £2 at Morrisons for More Card customers for a limited time

Morrisons selling Heroes, Roses and Celebrations tubs for £2 (there's a catch)

Have you seen the unique detail on each of these free Lush bear-shaped bath bombs?

Have you seen the unique detail on each of these free Lush bear-shaped bath bombs?

Find out how you can claim a free bath bomb at Lush this week (but be quick)

Winners have been revealed in the highly anticipated The Bridge competition

Winners have been revealed in the highly anticipated The Bridge competition

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Revealed: The seven shops opening in the Victoria Shopping Centre after competition

The Bridge competition saw businesses compete for six months rent-free occupancy at the Victoria Shopping Centre

The Bridge competition saw businesses compete for six months rent-free occupancy at the Victoria Shopping Centre

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Meet the owners of new businesses preparing to open at Southend shopping centre

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

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'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

A Cadbury advent calendar can be bought in Morrisons for £1 this weekend

A Cadbury advent calendar can be bought in Morrisons for £1 this weekend

This Cadbury advent calendar is £1 at Morrisons - but you'll need to be quick

Costly - Shaz said the national insurance hike will leave him paying £10,000 more

Costly - Shaz said the national insurance hike will leave him paying £10,000 more

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Shop boss in Southend faces extra £10k costs a year after budget announcements

Have any of these Aldi Specialbuys caught your eye?

Have any of these Aldi Specialbuys caught your eye?

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Best Aldi November Specialbuys from ski range to festive 'Aldimania’ clothing

I tested some of Aldi's autumn-winter wine selection

I tested some of Aldi's autumn-winter wine selection

I tested Aldi's autumn and winter wine selection and no longer fancy the pub

Shop local - Paul said shopping locally is really important this Christmas

Shop local - Paul said shopping locally is really important this Christmas

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Beloved Westcliff toy shop issues 'shop local' plea after 'one of toughest years'

On to new things - Lauren and Andy Fossett

On to new things - Lauren and Andy Fossett

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Respected jewellers on south Essex High Street to shut in move to bespoke showroom

Kevin the Carrot is back - here's how you can buy the new toys this November at Aldi

Kevin the Carrot is back - here's how you can buy the new toys this November at Aldi

New Kevin the Carrot toys will be available in Aldi stores this month

Waitrose will release this Christmas ad in two parts

Waitrose will release this Christmas ad in two parts

Waitrose signs all star cast for ‘whodunnit’ Christmas ad campaign

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

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Co-op apologises to customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning

Excitement as empty Primark in Royals shopping centre could be brought back into use

Excitement as empty Primark in Royals shopping centre could be brought back into use

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Excitement as empty Primark in Royals shopping centre could be brought back into use

Enter our competition to win a £100 Love2shop gift card and get Christmas shopping.

Enter our competition to win a £100 Love2shop gift card and get Christmas shopping.

Win a £100 Love2shop gift card and get Christmas shopping

Kevin the Carrot will be joined by Katie on his latest Christmas adventure

Kevin the Carrot will be joined by Katie on his latest Christmas adventure

Kevin the Carrot teaches important message in Aldi's 2024 Christmas advert

Saying goodbye - Tony Rowan, 76, with grandson Vinnie Rowan, 17

Saying goodbye - Tony Rowan, 76, with grandson Vinnie Rowan, 17

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Long-standing south Essex shop shuts its doors after 44 years as owner 'semi-retires'

Happy customers - Heartfelt Balloons in Hadleigh has reopened on London Road

Happy customers - Heartfelt Balloons in Hadleigh has reopened on London Road

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Beloved south Essex shop re-opens at new home after 'sleepless nights' over future

Waitrose first introduced its free newspaper vouchers in 2013

Waitrose first introduced its free newspaper vouchers in 2013

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'Disappointed' Waitrose shoppers ‘deleting app' over axe of free perk this week

Aldi joins other big name brands including Coca-Cola, Cadbury and Walkers Crisps in discontinuing products in 2024.

Aldi joins other big name brands including Coca-Cola, Cadbury and Walkers Crisps in discontinuing products in 2024.

Aldi apologises as it discontinues 'best ever' chocolate that had fans 'addicted'

Perkier Foods has issued product recall and

Perkier Foods has issued product recall and

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Chocolate bar found in Tesco and Sainsbury's recalled due to health risk

Popular retailer to unveil flagship store at south Essex shopping centre

Popular retailer to unveil flagship store at south Essex shopping centre

The Fragrance Shop

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Popular retailer to unveil flagship store at south Essex shopping centre

Fears - Muhammad Ahsan, manager at Mobile XPertz

Fears - Muhammad Ahsan, manager at Mobile XPertz

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Residents back disposable vape ban - but Southend shops fear it will shut them down

Which? found that millions of shoppers are excluded from signing up based on three main criteria that are often beyond their control.

Which? found that millions of shoppers are excluded from signing up based on three main criteria that are often beyond their control.

Tesco, Lidl, Sainsbury's and more excluding millions from lower prices, Which? warns

In August, olive oil was dethroned as Spain’s most popular oil

In August, olive oil was dethroned as Spain’s most popular oil

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Olive oil under 'lock and key' in supermarkets as prices soar to £16 a bottle

Asda customers can get tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses on a 2 for £5 offer this weekend

Asda customers can get tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses on a 2 for £5 offer this weekend

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Asda customers can get 2 for £5 Heroes, Roses and Quality Street tubs this weekend

Are you hoping this checkout change comes to your local Sainsbury's store?

Are you hoping this checkout change comes to your local Sainsbury's store?

Sainsbury’s introduces big self-service change for shoppers in latest trial

CGI image released of how the store looks ahead of its opening yesterday

CGI image released of how the store looks ahead of its opening yesterday

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Luxury jeweller unveils flagship boutique in south Essex - with a champagne bar

Boss of iconic Southend shop bids emotional farewell as it shuts after 53 years

Boss of iconic Southend shop bids emotional farewell as it shuts after 53 years

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Boss of iconic Southend shop bids emotional farewell as it shuts after 53 years

Sainsbury’s has apologised to customers as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” warning over one of the supermarket’s products.

Sainsbury’s has apologised to customers as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” warning over one of the supermarket’s products.

Sainsbury's apologises customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning

With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda, Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons and Ocado have all revealed their Christmas delivery slots

With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda, Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons and Ocado have all revealed their Christmas delivery slots

Asda Christmas delivery slots open today - how to book yours

Five of the best Christmas markets to visit in south Essex this festive season

Five of the best Christmas markets to visit in south Essex this festive season

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Five of the best Christmas markets to visit in south Essex this festive season

Jan Walters, Joanna Lewis and Maria Santos are the women behind the Christmas extravaganza

Jan Walters, Joanna Lewis and Maria Santos are the women behind the Christmas extravaganza

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Exclusive first look at A127 garden centre's magical Christmas transformation

Electric toothbrushes are becoming more and more popular

Electric toothbrushes are becoming more and more popular

Are electric toothbrushes better than normal toothbrushes? Dentist reveals all

Starting pay for Store Assistants at Aldi remains the best in the industry at £12.40 per hour nationally, and £13.65 per hour inside the M25.

Starting pay for Store Assistants at Aldi remains the best in the industry at £12.40 per hour nationally, and £13.65 per hour inside the M25.

Aldi is hiring more than 3,500 people ahead of Christmas - how to apply

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning any Asda customers with any a number of allergies or intolerances not to eat the product

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning any Asda customers with any a number of allergies or intolerances not to eat the product

Asda recall issued as the FSA warns customers 'do not eat'

Staff will be employed on fixed-term contracts ranging from three weeks to three months during the Christmas period at Sainsbury's

Staff will be employed on fixed-term contracts ranging from three weeks to three months during the Christmas period at Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's looking to hire tens of thousands of staff for the Christmas period

Garden centres - With Christmas fast approaching, we have prepared a list of the five best garden centres for holiday shopping

Garden centres - With Christmas fast approaching, we have prepared a list of the five best garden centres for holiday shopping

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The five best garden centres in south Essex for Christmas shopping

Lidl have added an extra free item on their savings scheme

Lidl have added an extra free item on their savings scheme

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Lidl reveals 'exciting' new addition to its supermarket rewards scheme

Aldi has shared it will be shutting on Boxing Day 2024 to thank its staff

Aldi has shared it will be shutting on Boxing Day 2024 to thank its staff

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Aldi confirms it will be shutting all stores on Boxing Day to thank staff

Martin Giettmanski - Has called for free weekend parking to help footfall

Martin Giettmanski - Has called for free weekend parking to help footfall

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Traders hopeful big name brand opening will boost trade in Southend High Street

That's Bizarre is closing its doors

That's Bizarre is closing its doors

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Iconic Southend shop to shut its doors as owner retires after more than 50 years

Coming soon - B&M confirm plans to move into former Southend Wilko

Coming soon - B&M confirm plans to move into former Southend Wilko

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Major retailer B&M confirms take over of former Wilko at Southend shopping centre