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Gangs and drug barons targeted in clampdown
1:30am Thursday 18th March 2010
ORGANISED gangs harming communities and dealing drugs will be targeted by police under new plans announced by the Chief Constable.
Man jailed for threatening teenager with imitation firearm
1:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
A MAN has been jailed after he threatened a 15-year-old boy with an imitation firearm at Benfleet railway station.
Motorbike destroyed by fire
9:45pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
A MOTORBIKE has been destroyed by fire after being set alight in a field.
Homeless man arrested for having knife in Southend High Street
4:39pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
A HOMELESS man has been arrested on suspicion of having a kitchen knife about in Southend High Street.
Saucy new am-dram show will be truly revolutionary
3:50pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
AN amateur drama company has devised Southend’s sauciest stage – and it’s positively revolutionary.
Police v Teachers football match
3:43pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
TEACHERS will be squaring up to the police as part of a football match in aid of charity.
700-strong Canvey pool petition aims to turn tide on council
3:30pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
MORE than 100 youngsters and their parents have made their feelings known about plans to close Canvey’s much-loved tidal pool.
Thieves target copper at trouble-hit tower blocks
2:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
LOOTERS stole copper and went on a wrecking rampage in two Laindon tower blocks.
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