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Hospital praised for intensive care levels
3:20pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
SOUTHEND Hospital has been given a huge vote of confidence after a report praised its work in treating patients with serious and life-threatening conditions needing constant care.
Minister delighted by island’s revamp plans
3:00pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
A GOVERNMENT minister has thrown her support behind plans to transform Canvey town centre following a visit to the island.
Pupils adopt Haiti’s flag colours to help victims
1:50pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
YOUNGSTERS at a school held a colourful show to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake disaster.
Suspended sentence for £7.5k benefit cheat
1:20pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
A BENEFIT cheat who claimed £7,500 had her jail sentence suspended at Basildon Crown Court.
Council war of words over health report leak
1:10pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
A WAR of words has erupted over future health care services in Billericay.
Vandals smash up car in Westcliff
1:16pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
Vandals smashed up a car in a Westcliff street causing £300 damage.
Burglars steal TV from summerhouse
1:21pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
POLICE are reminding people to lock up their outbuildings after burglars crept into a summerhouse in Southend.
Yobs superglue locks of tyre fitting shop
1:13pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
Yobs superglued the locks of a Westcliff tyre fitting shop.
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