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Heritage school centre plan for priest house
9:20am Friday 12th March 2010
A HERITAGE centre could be opened at a historic church if plans are approved.
Firefighters called to two rubbish fires
9:26am Friday 12th March 2010
FIRE crews from Southend were called to two rubbish fires last night.
Polish students to visit Southend
9:10am Friday 12th March 2010
YOUNGSTERS from Southend’s twin town in Poland will be visiting the borough to discover its highlights first hand.
Drivers rescue dog in distress on A127
8:50am Friday 12th March 2010
DRIVERS came to the rescue of a dog in distress after he was run over on the A127.
Man in court on firearms charge
8:26am Friday 12th March 2010
A MAN will appear in court today to face a charge of possessing a gun. Liam Wakeham, 23, of Legatt Road, London will face the charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life at Basildon Magistrates' Court.
Councillor is cleared of bullying planning officer
7:30am Friday 12th March 2010
A BASILDON councillor has claimed a victory for free speech after being cleared of bullying and intimidating a council officer during a planning meeting.
Wellies on to spruce up our area
7:30am Friday 12th March 2010
VOLUNTEERS are transforming a patch of wasteland into a wildlife garden.
Green light for surgery and homes on former garage site
7:00am Friday 12th March 2010
PLANS to transform a former garage into a doctor’s surgery and 24 homes has been approved.
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