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Southend towerblocks raided by police
11:55am Friday 19th March 2010
POLICE raided towerblocks in Southend town centre this morning in search of Class A drugs.
Free concert announced for Easter Sunday
6:13pm Friday 19th March 2010
MUSIC lovers can enjoy the sounds of Southend's own brass band thanks to a free concert on Easter Sunday.
One death after Southend Hospital left swabs in three patients
4:00pm Friday 19th March 2010
A WOMAN died after leaving Southend Hospital with a swab left inside her, it has been revealed.
Canvey pensioner offers thanks to good Samaritan who stepped in when he gashed his head
4:00pm Friday 19th March 2010
A PENSIONER who cut his head open after a fall has thanked a good Samaritan who helped stem the flow of blood as they waited for an ambulance.
Boot sale man wants to open every week
3:00pm Friday 19th March 2010
THE man behind a weekly car boot sale at Leigh station is hoping to run the event all year round.
Call for help to start youth centre project
2:20pm Friday 19th March 2010
A COMMUNITY leader is calling for help to set up a youth centre for kids in Southend.
Southend’s young offenders scheme could be expanded
12:30pm Friday 19th March 2010
A PIONEERING project to get young offenders in Southend back on track could be rolled out in other parts of Essex because of its success.
Pandora Kiss are a class act
12:00pm Friday 19th March 2010
MOVE aside Olly Murs and Stacey Solomon – two singers from Basildon are hoping to be Essex’s next performers to show they have the X Factor.
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