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Swine flu service will close on Thursday

8:00pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A DROP in the number of people diagnosed with swine flu has prompted the Government to close the National Pandemic Flu Service.

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Shoebury man forfeits £259,000 after police raid

7:20pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A MAN has been ordered to forfeit more than £250,000 discovered in a police raid.

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School pupils make a dash to raise £2k hospice cash

6:00pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A CHILDREN’S hospice is celebrating a £2,000 cash boost from a Rayleigh school.

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British diving team coach impressed by Southend's new diving pool

5:47pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

THE HEAD coach of the British diving team has been wowed after a look around Southend’s soon-to-be-built Olympic-standard diving pool.

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Southend United in court over winding up order

5:00pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Southend United football club will be at the High Court in London to face a winding up order from HMRC tomorrow.

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Deeping underpass to close Monday

4:05pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

The Deeping entrance to Southchurch Road from the Victoria Circus roundabout is to close permanently from Monday, February 15.

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Vandals smash up car in Westcliff

1:16pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Vandals smashed up a car in a Westcliff street causing £300 damage.

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Burglars steal TV from summerhouse

1:21pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

POLICE are reminding people to lock up their outbuildings after burglars crept into a summerhouse in Southend.

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Yobs superglue locks of tyre fitting shop

1:13pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Yobs superglued the locks of a Westcliff tyre fitting shop.

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