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BMX champ's back in the saddle after horror fall

11:40pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A CHAMPION BMXer is back in the saddle just weeks after a freak accident left him fighting for his life.

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VIDEO: Cyclist's camera campaign to name and shame drivers.

7:00am Wednesday 19th June 2013

A TEENAGE cyclist, who was knocked from his bike at a busy roundabout, has set up a You Tube channel to name and shame irresponsible drivers.

Castle Point show returns

10:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

ORGANISERS are hoping the sun will shine at this year’s Castle Point Show. The popular annual event is one of the highlights of the borough’s social calendar, and after last year’s show had to be cancelled due to bad weather, organisers are promising this year’s will be better than ever.

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UPDATE: Fire leaves 93-year old homeless

6:28pm Monday 17th June 2013

A FIRE ripped through a bungalow in Benfleet earlier this evening, leaving a 93-yr old woman homeless.

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Don't miss today's Echo: Investigation reveals truth behind the Deanes School closure

3:00am Monday 17th June 2013

THE ECHO today reveals the secret Essex County Council plans for The Deans School site following its closure.

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MBEs awarded to Canvey pair in Queen's Honours list

11:00pm Friday 14th June 2013

A SCOUT leader and a headteacher have been appointed MBEs in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

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Weekend surgery is saved

5:00pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

WEEKEND healthcare is returning to a Canvey surgery, thanks to an Echo campaign.

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Deanes School could close within three years

1:00pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

THE DEANES School could close in just over three years if Essex County Council plans to shut it get the go ahead.

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Production of Canvey film set to get underway this summer

8:00pm Monday 10th June 2013

THE PRODUCTION of a new feature film on Canvey is set to get underway this summer.

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Two benfleet pubs to get £240,000 investment

4:00pm Monday 10th June 2013

A BREWERY is set to spend £240,000 on refurbishing two landmark pubs and create a raft of new job opportunities.

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