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Blues deal fails 'due diligence' test The leader of Southend Council has issued a surprise update on the status of the Southend United deal - revealing the Fossetts deal did not pass the due diligence stage. Continue reading  »

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5 of the most stunning circular walks for you to try around Essex There are plenty of great circular walks to try around Essex, including through Danbury Common and Epping Forest

Basildon Burnt Mills Road covered in waste after 'terrible' fly-tipping incident Pictures show a "horrific" fly-tipping incident in Basildon that has left bricks, wooden-slats, black bins and construction materials strewn across a pavement.

Basildon Council chief executive announces he is stepping down after 7 years The chief executive of Basildon Council has announced he is stepping down from the role after his appointment in 2017.

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