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Basildon's Josh Dubovie wins through to Eurovision final
10:32pm Friday 12th March 2010
BASILDON teenager Josh Dubovie is to represent the UK in the Eurovision song contest after winning a public vote.
Brandon jets off to Oz for thrilling adventure
10:10pm Friday 12th March 2010
A YOUNG boy is heading for a head-spinning adrenaline rush Down Under as he gets to live out every schoolboy’s fantasy.
Trailer tipped over at Five Bells roundabout
6:33pm Friday 12th March 2010
A tractor has shed its load at the Five Bells roundabout.
Campaigners attacked over Cuckoo Corner protest
4:10pm Friday 12th March 2010
A CAMPAIGN group has been criticised for not backing multi-million pound regeneration plans for the town.
Why national debt is forcing councils to plan for cost-cutting
4:00pm Friday 12th March 2010
AS Labour and the Tories battle it out over ways to reduce Britain’s huge national debt, one thing is for sure – cuts to the public sector are inevitable.
Youngsters to show off their running skills at crufts show
4:00pm Friday 12th March 2010
TWO young lads will be demonstrating a new way of keeping fit at Crufts dog show this week.
Shoebury police station to close on Fridays
3:04pm Friday 12th March 2010
Shoebury police station will no longer be open to the public on Fridays. Essex Police has said this is due to staff shortages. It will remain closed on Fridays until further notice.
Cub Scout meetings are targeted by yobs
2:50pm Friday 12th March 2010
A CUB Scout group has been forced to lock the doors of its community hall during meetings because of troublemakers gathering outside.
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