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Yearly elections set to stay in Southend as shake-up proposal is rejected Residents currently elect one third of councillors each year for a three-year term with a fallow fourth year 'Overwhelming' support for south Essex school in bid to keep 150-year-old tree The 150-year-old tree is at risk after insurer LV cited it as causing structural damage to a conservatory on a property 12 metres from the tree Serial Southend fundraiser to take on highest peak in north Africa for charity Lee Clark aims to raise £10,000 for cancer charity - Against Breast Cancer Five days left to save Southend United as 1,300-homes Fossetts Farm plan fails The leader of Southend Council gave a shock update on the status of the deal to save Southend United at the weekend Disabled man ‘trapped’ in his home as overgrown trees block Basildon path Bob Pepper, 70, has been unable to leave his house since the beginning of the year Must speed cameras be visible? Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted From the '10% rule' to the distance they can catch you, there are a lot of myths surrounding them. From Kylie to Robbie - Every mega star preforming at BST Hyde Park this summer Going to American Express BST Hyde Park 2024? See which mega artists will be headlining, from Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, and the Kings of Leon. Kite surfer taken to hospital after gust of wind "slams him into ground" A kite surfer was "slammed into the ground and dragged" across Shoebury Beach after plummeting 12 feet to the floor in a shock accident. Police issue update after car hits Thorpe Hall Avenue railway bridge Police have provided more details after a car hit a railway bridge yesterday - causing delays and cancellations for c2c passengers. The crash, which happened around 2.50pm on Saturday, at Thorpe Hall Avenue involved one vehicle. Review: This peaceful boutique hotel on beautiful Essex island left us ‘chilled out’ As much as I adore living in London, I’m not ashamed to say that the fast pace and business can sometimes become overwhelming. Read more

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