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Local firms can get share of £27m library project

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

A BUILDING firm is promising a jobs boom as it uses local suppliers and workers to help build the new £27million library in Southend.

Chart topper cancels Southend gig due to ill health

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:01:47 +0000

CHART topper James Morrison has been forced to cancel a gig at the Cliffs Pavilion due to ill health.

Knowing how much dad was loved means so much

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

TREVOR Bailey’s family say they have been moved by the huge outpouring of love for the Essex and England cricket legend.

Woman hurt after M25 crash

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:52:40 +0000

A WOMAN was given first aid by firefighters following a crash on the M25.

Icy roads cause multi car pile-up

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:43:49 +0000

TREACHEROUS icy roads caused a three car pile-up. Three cars collided in Burnham Road, South Woodham Ferrers at around 8.40am on Sunday. One car was left with a lamppost through its door while another person was trapped by their injuries and had to be cut free by firefighters.

Man left trapped after A127 crash

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:48:22 +0000

A MAN was left trapped in his car following a crash on the A127.

Woman cut free from crash wreckage

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:32:06 +0000

FIREFIGHTERS had to cut a woman free from the wreckage of her car. The crash happened on the Southbound track of the A130 at the Rettendon Turnpike when two vehicles collided.

850 homes planned for Dry Street wildlife haven

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A WILDLIFE haven at Dry Street, Basildon, has been earmarked for 850 new homes.