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  • Man freed after supermarket crash

    A MAN was left trapped in his car after it veered into a ditch. The man, in his sixties, lost control of the vehicle in the car park of Sainsbury's on Cricketers Way, Basildon at around 3.20pm on Saturday. The Toyota Corolla came to rest in

  • Teen trapped in car following three-vehicle smash

    A TEENAGE girl was left trapped in a car following a three-vehicle pile-up. The crash happened at 3.45pm on Saturday at the junction of Laindon Common Road and Noak Hill Road in Little Burstead, Billericay. Fire crews from Billericay and Basildon

  • Man stabbed and robbed in terrifying street attack

    A MAN was stabbed and robbed as he tried to escape a gang of thieves. The victim, a man in his 30s, had parked his Mitsubishi Lancer car in Fairview Road, Pitsea as he met a friend. As the pair began walking along an alley, towards nearby shops

  • Updated: Heavy snowfall hits South Essex

    HEAVY snowfall has finally, as predicted, hit South Essex. The snow began to fall at around 8.30am on Sunday after light flurries throughout Friday and Saturday. The Met Office has warned that Essex and other parts of the South East will see

  • Boat show boost for Southend firm

    BOSSES at a Southend boat distributor are hoping for a major business boost after taking part in the country’s biggest vessell show. Northsea Maritime Ltd, off Short Street, has been exhibiting its models at the London Boat Show this week, which

  • Heavy snow now predicted for Sunday

    RESIDENTS of South Essex are being warned to brace themselves for heavy snowfall on Sunday.   Throughout much of Friday and Saturday most areas saw very light flurries of snow throughout the day. But the Met Office has warned that Essex

  • Concerns grow for missing Terry

    CONCERNS are growing for a man missing from his home for more than two weeks. Terry Holliday, 52, has not been since at his home in West Road, Southend since January 5. Police are continuing to search for him but fears are growing for his safety

  • Paramedic Simon retires after 31 years in ambulance service

    A PARAMEDIC has put away his stethoscope for the final time after dealing with emergencies and treating patients in their time of need for 31 years. Simon Eatherton, general manager covering emergency operations in Essex, retired from the ambulance