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Coastguard called to incidents at Southend Pier
A vessel that ran aground and a girl stuck in the mud next to Southend Pier were among the calls the coastguard dealt with this weekend. read more
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Southend Airport opens business lounge for private jet passengers
A £500,000 facility has opened at Southend Airport for private jet passengers flying into the airport for the Olympic Games. read more
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Dog killer may face eviction from Southend flat
A MAN who threw his dog to its death from a tenth-storey window could be kicked out of his flat. South Essex Homes is looking into whether it can prevent James Bray from returning to Sutton Court, Southend, after he leaves prison. The Echo reported yesterday how Bray, 24, had been jailed for four months and banned from owning pets for life. It came after he threw his Staffordshire bull terrier, Deano, out of the window of his home. The animal died when it hit the ground. Bray admitted three counts under the Animal Welfare Act. He had previously brandished a samurai sword at a woman in the communal area of the block, and received a community order for possession of an offensive weapon. Southend Magistrates’ Court heard he had mental health issues, but these had no influence on what he had done to the dog. Simon Putt, group manager for finance and support service for South Essex Homes, said: “With regard to Mr Bray, we are currently seeking legal advice as to what action we can take regarding his tenancy.” read more
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Extra condoms ordered for "summer of loving" in south Essex
THOUSANDS of extra condoms have been ordered to help sexual health centres in Southend cope with a predicted Olympics “summer of loving”. read more
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CCTV: Worker tackles armed robber in Shoebury chip shop
David Leeks, who works in West Road Fish Bar, Shoebury, has been rewarded for his bravery after he pinned a robber armed with a chisel to the ground. read more
