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Prince Edward to visit Canvey
8:56am Friday 9th May 2008
THE Earl of Wessex will pay a visit to Canvey on June 13, Buckingham Palace has announced.
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Fury at plan for mixed teen care homeFury at plan for mixed teen care home
3:14pm Fri 9 May 08
A CONTROVERSIAL care home for teenagers could soon become mixed sex, the Echo can reveal.
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Vicious teenage muggers rob man
2:54pm Friday 9th May 2008
A MAN was mugged by a gang of three teenagers after they cornered him and rifled through his pockets.
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Children set for music festival
2:53pm Friday 9th May 2008
GIFTED youngsters are looking forward to performing at the Leigh Music Festival, which kicked off yesterday.

New mayor: I'll help the youngNew mayor: I'll help the young
2:49pm Fri 9 May 08
SOUTHEND'S new mayor Gwen Horrigan aims to raise money during her year of office to help young people in the town.

Coroner delays Natalie’s inquestCoroner delays Natalie’s inquest
2:47pm Fri 9 May 08
THE parents of crash victim Natalie Wade are still waiting for answers after an inquest into her death was postponed yesterday.
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Councillor cleared by watchdog
2:35pm Friday 9th May 2008
A TORY councillor, reported to a watchdog for accusing officers of failings in data protection, has been cleared.
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Burglar admits stealing from friend
2:33pm Friday 9th May 2008
A BURGLAR caught red-handed as he raided a friend's home was ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work.

Playground gets a £2,000 faceliftPlayground gets a £2,000 facelift
2:01pm Fri 9 May 08
A REAL community effort has resulted in a Thurrock school's playground being given a £2,000 spruce up.

Will plans make us homeless?Will plans make us homeless?
1:59pm Fri 9 May 08
GEOFF PERCIVAL talks to residents of Herbert Grove, Southend, who say their homes have been blighted by Renaissance Southend’s development plans for the town centre.
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