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Could cafe site hold key to housing problem?

9:40am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A TORY councillor is pressing for a comprehensive plan to be drawn up for a huge housing estate off the A127.

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Headteacher of troubled school quits

9:10am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A HEADTEACHER whose leadership has left a school in turmoil has quit.

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MP calls for urgent meeting over bus services on Canvey

8:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

CASTLE Point MP Rebecca Harris has called for a crisis meeting with senior bosses at First Group following public outrage against changes to its services on Canvey.

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Talent show axed after organiser accused of rape

8:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A TALENT contest was cancelled just days after its organiser was arrested on suspicion of rape.

Breaking news Man arrested after attack on Essex mosque in wake of London terror killing

7:34am Thursday 23rd May 2013

TWO men were arrested after separate attacks on mosques following the terrorist incident in Woolwich.

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MP backs Southend as City of Culture in Parliament

7:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A TORY MP has been flying the flag for Southend to be crowned UK City of Culture in 2017.

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Business in Hadleigh is a family affair

6:50am Thursday 23rd May 2013

BUSINESS in Hadleigh has become a family affair after two brothers set up shops next door to each another.

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