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1 hour ago in News
A BURGLAR who had a 45 minute rooftop stand-off with police has been jailed for 21 months.
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2 hours ago in News
DOG fighters are training their animals to be more aggressive in a park, it is feared.
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2 hours ago in News
A HOSPITAL has introduced a range of improvements in the wake of the death of a severely disabled woman to ensure all patients receive the right care and treatment.
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4 hours ago in News
D-DAY is looming for Dry Street. A date has been set for Basildon councillors to decide on controversial plans to build 725 homes on the meadows in Basildon.
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6 hours ago in News
POLICE have renewed an appeal for information about a crash in Southend.
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7 hours ago in News
A SEAFRONT attraction could be shutdown by the council for not having planning permission.
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7 hours ago in Sport
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown is targeting moves for two of his former Hull City players, Andy Dawson and Craig Fagan.
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7 hours ago in News
A MAN from Canvey who was jailed for five years after killing a man with a drunken punch has lost his bid to get the sentence cut.
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8 hours ago in Public Notices
MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009
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9 hours ago in News
A MAN found dead on a beach in Thailand is believed to have drowned.
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9 hours ago in News
THE Voice hopeful Leanne Jarvis has taken Southend’s bid to be UK City of Culture to Downing Street.
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10 hours ago in News
ESSEX County Council has been criticised for failing to safeguard a vulnerable man.
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12 hours ago in In Memoriam
Ellen WICKER May 25th 2002 Mum, Roses are red, Bluebells are blue, As another year passes, We still miss you. Love forever Pamela, Laura and Joanne x x x
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12 hours ago in Births
Jacob Lewis BAILEY arrived early and safely on May 21st 2013 A Son for Phil and Leah and Brother to Matilda and Zacariah xxxx Always remembering baby Sister Neeve who was born asleep 22.10.2010
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12 hours ago in 40th Birthday
Sarah ADAMS Cheer up Pudge You're only 40! Lots of love the whole Family and Tony XXXX40
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12 hours ago in Forthcoming Marriages
Hannah Kate MORTLOCK Thomas Joseph HARRIS The marriage of Hannah and Tom will take place on 28th May at 1.30pm at St. Mary's Church, Bocking. Love and congratulations to you both. All friends welcome at the church.
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12 hours ago in Weddings
Suzy MULLALLY & Simon WALTERS Were married on Saturday 13th May 2013 at Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Best wishes and congratulations Love from Mum, Dad and Family x x x x
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12 hours ago in In Memoriam
Joan Christine STORRIE 13.03.1948 26.05.2012 I've lost my life's companion, A life linked with my own. Only God knows how I miss her, As I go through life alone. Lots of love, Missing you loads Henry x x x
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Arnold Griffith HOPKINS 08.09.1925 - 13.05.2013 Sadly passed away in Southend Hospital, Beloved Father to Nicola, will be greatly missed. Funeral to take place at Pitsea Crematorium on 31st May, 2013 at 4.00.pm All who knew him are very welcome Donations to The Salvation Army preferred or flowers if desired. All enquiries please contact Stibbards of Hadleigh Tel: 01702 558717
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Olive (Peggy) LAMB Aged 98 years Sadly passed away on 13th May, 2013 Her funeral is on Friday 31st May at Southend Crematorium at 1.40.pm All welcome Greatly missed by her Family and friends. Donations to The R.S.P.B C/o A. R Adams Rayleigh
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12 hours ago in Deaths
CONNELLY Jean Of Hill Road Benfleet in Southend Hospital on 16th May, 2013 Dearly loved Wife of Derek and Mum of Andrea and Paul. Funeral service at Benfleet Methodist Church on Friday 31st May at 3.15.pm Followed by Family committal at Basildon Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Ovarian Cancer Action C/o T. Cribb & Sons, High Road Benfleet SS7 5LH
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12 hours ago in Deaths
John Frederick KEELER 23.09.1927 - 18.05.2013 Sadly passed away in Southend Hospital. Good Husband to Sheila and Father to Jacqueline and David. Will be greatly missed by his Family and friends. The funeral will take place at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel on Wednesday 29th May at 2.40 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for "Friends of Bradbury" may be sent C/o F P Guiver of Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN Tel:01702 467426
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12 hours ago in Deaths
“Connie” Constance Elsie WEST Passed away 19th of May 2013 She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. Funeral service to take place at Southend on Sea Crematorium on Monday 3rd of June at 1p.m All enquiries to A.R. Adams Funeral Directors, 117 high Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7QA 01268 743102
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12 hours ago in Deaths
RAINES Peacefully on 12th May at Southend University Hospital after a long illness bravely borne. Paul Tony Raines, aged 71 years. Loving husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend who will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service on Wednesday, 29th May at 2.20 pm South Chapel, Southend Crematorium, Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea. Flowers and enquiries to Mayer Funeral Home, 94 Bridgwater Drive, Westlciff-on-Sea, 01702 436000
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12 hours ago in Deaths
McCULLOCH Margaret Sophie Sadly passed away on 14th May 2013, Aged 74 years. She will be greatly missed by her Husband John, Children Susan and Michael, Grand Children, Ryan, Adam, Owen, Laura and Lewis, Family and friends. Funeral service at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel on Thursday, 30th May 2013 at 1.00 pm. Flowers or donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation may be sent C/o F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN Tel:01702 467426
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Kenneth EVANS 17 JUNE 1932 - 4 MAY 2013 Widower of the late Margaret Amy Evans, Father of Raymond, Carol and Peter. Ken passed away after a short illness at Broomfield Hospital. Funeral service will take place at Basildon Crematorium on Friday, 31st May 2013 at 12.40 pm. All those who knew Ken are welcome. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK C/o S Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2RN Tel:01702 558717
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Ronald HORSLEY Passed away peacefully 17 May 2013 aged 90 years . Greatly missed by David & Trevor, all Family and friends. He inspired many. Special thanks to all staff of Abbottswood Lodge care home. Funeral service Southend Crematorium 12pm 3rd June 2013 Dontations lieu of flowers to Alzheimers Society C/O Tanners Funeral Directors, SS2 6LH Tel: 01702 618358
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12 hours ago in 80th Birthday
80Joyce SIBTHORPE Happy 80th birthday 25th May to the queen of our Family with lots of love always Sally, Gary, Nicki, Kevin, Gary, Lana, lynsie, Steve, Lara, Jack, Maddie, Freya a very special lady.
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12 hours ago in In Memoriam
Norman BOTT25.05.2009 In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place That nobody can fill It broke our hearts to loose you You didn't go alone For part of us went with you The day God took you home. Love from Wife Betty and Family x x
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12 hours ago in Deaths
LITTLECHILD David Passed away on 8th May 2013, aged 86 years. He will be dearly missed by his Wife Annie, Children David & Sharon, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, all the Family & his many friends. Funeral service to take place at St George's Church, Benfleet on Thursday, 30th May at 1.30 pm, followed by the committal at Woodside Cemetery. All who knew are Dave are welcome. Flowers or donations to Fair Havens Hospice in Dave's memory are gratefully recieved C/o S Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2RN 01702 558717
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12 hours ago in Deaths
BARR Jean Maureen Passed away peacefully on 13th May 2013, aged 69 years Beloved Wife of Geoff and Mother to Gary and Craig She will be sadly missed by all her Family and friends Funeral service will take place at Basildon Crematorium on Wednesday 29th May 2013 at 12.40pm Family flowers only, donations if desired to Fairhaven's Hospice c/o S.Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2RN Tel: 01702 558717
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12 hours ago in In Memoriam
Peter TYLER 24th May 2008 Gone but never forgotten Forever in my heart Just yours Jo x
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12 hours ago in In Memoriam
Pauline (Paul) RICHARDSON 9 years have passed, but you are still in our hearts always All ou love Lin, George, Steve, Sarah, Paul and Brother Pete. xxxxxx
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12 hours ago in Golden
Jill & Colin FERGUSSON Congratulations on your Golden Wedding Anniversary 25th May 2013 with love from David, Edina, Ben, Ella-Rose and all your family and friends. x x x x x
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12 hours ago in In Memoriam
SAMS Frederick Alfred In loving memory of a dear Father who passed away 24th May 1968. Never forgotten. Ray and Philip.
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12 hours ago in Deaths
YOUNG George Francis Peacefully passed away on 9th May 2013, aged 86 years. Funeral service will be held at St Andrews Church, Shoeburyness on Tuesday, 28th May 2013 at1.30pm All welcome, enquires C/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 74 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 9DG Tel: 01702 293400
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12 hours ago in 18th Birthday
Alexandra HAYWARD Happy 18th Birthday Alexandra. With lots of love from Nanny, Mum, Alex, Sarah, Dude & Andrea. XXXXXX18
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Rita Maude EVEMY Formerly of Thorpe Bay. Passed away peacefully at Stambridge Meadows Care Home on 3rd May 2013, aged 92 years. Funeral will be held at Southend Crematorium on Friday, 31st May at 2.20 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations will be gratefully received for "Marie Curie Cancer Care" C/o J W Tate & Son of Rochford. 01702 544396
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12 hours ago in 18th Birthday
18Happy 18th Jess QUICK Hope you have a great time at your party! With lots of love always Mum, Dad, Ollie Nan, Grandad and Nana XXXX
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12 hours ago in In Memoriam
Angela TILBROOK07.03.1964 - 23.05.2005 The gates of memories never close. But we never wanted memories We only wanted you. Love always Mum, Jim, Simon, Paul, Andrew, Marc, Thomas and Kathryn.
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Andrew J. MERRIN Passed away on 12th May 2013, aged 48 years. Sadly missed by his Mum, Brothers, Family and friends. Funeral to take place at Southend Crematorium on Tuesday 28th May 2013, at 10.20am.
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Robert SAVAGE Suddenly at home, A loving Father and Grandfather, will be sadly missed by his Family and friends. Funeral Service at St peter and St Paul Church, East Harling, Norfolk on the 28th May 2013 at 12noon. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Andrew Francis Funeral Service of Watton. Tel: 01953 883033
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Andrew MACINTYRE 21/02/1952 - 6/05/2013 Passed away peacefully in the care of Bedwell Ward, Southend Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his Family and many friends. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 28th May 2013 at 3.20pm at Southend Crematorium. All friends welcome. Family flowers only, donations if desired to R.N.L.I c/o Family Co-operative Funeralcare, 28 High Street, Great Wakering, Essex Tel: 01702 219203
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12 hours ago in Deaths
ROBERTS Douglas Stanley Passed away on 24th April 2013 82 years Sadly missed by all who knew him Funeral service to take place at Southend Crematorium on Friday 24th May 2013 at 3.40pm All those who knew Douglas are welcome Enquiries to S.Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2RN Tel (01702) 8717
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Roy Phillip IRWIN 13th June 1930 – 3rd May 2013 Sadly passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Mesothelioma. Beloved husband to Jane. Will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral to take place at Southend Crematorium on the 24th May at 1.20pm. Family flowers only but if desired, donations to ‘Mesothelioma UK’ c/o Hunnaball of Chelmsford St.John’s House 91 Wood Street Chelmsford CM2 8BH
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Thomas Stanley McBRIDE Tom passed away peacefully on 3rd May 2013 Aged 82 years Sadly missed by all who knew him. Many thanks to the staff at Ghyllgrove Nursing Home Basildon who looked after Tom in his final days. Funeral service to take place at Basildon Crematorium on Friday 31st May at 12 noon. All who knew Tom are welcome. Family flowers only please, donations gratefully received for Havens Hospice to be collected on the day or sent C/o A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors 665 High Street, Benfleet. SS7 5SF 01268 793027
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12 hours ago in Acknowledgements
Kathleen CRAWFORD 7.3.1959 - 3.3.2013 Fred and Family would like to THANK all her friends for giving Kathleen a lovely send off. Thank you for the lovely floral tributes and kind words of sympathy. Rest in Peace Kathleen
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12 hours ago in Birthdays In Memoriam
Kathy BRAIDWOOD Rememering Kathy Braidwood on what would have been your 65th birthday Love always from Gearald and all the Family xxx
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12 hours ago in In Memoriam
Ken BARR April 23rd, 1998 Missed and very close to our hearts Dorothy, Gloria, Sarah, Gemma and Ben. X Andrew BARR May 26th, 1981 Aged 15 years Treasured memories never forgotten Mum, Gloria, Sarah Gemma and Ben X
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Christopher Alexander HATTER Formerly of Long Riding, Basildon, SS14 1JY. Christopher passed away on the 10th April 2013, aged 54 years. A Funeral service is to be held at Basildon Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th June 2013 at 9.30 am. Any persons wishing to pay their respects are welcome to attend the service, but for further details please contact Environmental Health Dept, Basildon Council
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12 hours ago in Births
Congratulations to Jon and Yan RHODES on the birth of your Daughter Venice Weighing 6lbs 15oz A Sister for Leon All our love from the proud Grandparents Jen and Chris and Churnmin A big thank you to all the Doctors and Nurses on the Maternity Unit Southend Hospital
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12 hours ago in Deaths
THURWOOD Connie of Dorchester Avenue, Bourne formerly of Fountain Lane, Hockley restfully in hospital on 13th May 2013. Dearly loved Wife of Ted and Mum of Julie. Funeral Service at Peterborough Crematorium on Thursday 30th May at 11.00am, followed by Service at Bourne Abbey Church at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Macmillan Nurses, Marie Curie Nurses and St Barnabas Hospice at Home may be sent to T.R.Carlton Funeral Directors, Abbey Road, Bourne, PE10 9EW
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Derek KRAMER Fell asleep 08.05.13 Funeral at Basildon Crematorium 28.05.13, 10.40am Family flowers only, donations with S Carter & Son. Dearly missed
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Frank (Fred) BROWN Passed away on Friday 26th April Aged 85 years. His funeral is on Friday 24th May at 11.20am at Southend Crematorium. He will sadly missed by his Wife Anne and all his Family and friends.
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12 hours ago in Deaths
VENUS Ronald Frederick Peacefully passed away on 29th April, 2013 aged 85 years. Funeral service will held at Southend Crematorium on Tuesday, 21st May at 2.20pm. All welcome. Flowers or Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK. may be sent C/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 74 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 9DG Tel: 01702 293400
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12 hours ago in Deaths
BUTTIGIEG June Passed away peacefully surrounded by her Family on 12th May 2013, aged 76 years, following a short illness. Much loved Wife, Mum & Nannie, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will take place at Southend Crematorium West Chapel on Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 at 10.40 am. All welcome. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Nazareth House C/o S Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2RN Tel:01702 558717
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12 hours ago in Deaths
Kathleen Joyce HYAM Passed away peacefully on 8th May 2013, aged 88 years. Funeral service to be held at the West Chapel, Southend Crematorium on Thursday, 23rd May at 3.20 pm. Flowers or donations to the RNIB may be sent C/o J W Tate & Son, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB 01702 544396
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12 hours ago in Acknowledgements
MARSHALL William Wife Jenny, Daughters and Family Would like to THANK relatives and friends who supported them on the day of Bill's funeral on the 24th April 2013. We would also like to thank everyone for the donations received for Lady McAdden Breast Unit in Bill's memory.
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12 hours ago in Deaths
John M PLESTED 4th May 1937 - 9th May 2013 Husband of Sylvia, Loved Dad of Stephen, Susan and Lorraine Sadly passed away aged 76 years. Will be sorely missed by Family and friends.
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12 hours ago in Deaths
YOUNG George Francis Peacefully passed away on 9th May 2013, aged 86 years. Funeral service will be held at St Andrews Church, Shoeburyness on Tuesday, 28th May 2013 at1.30pm All welcome, enquires C/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 74 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 9DG Tel: 01702 293400
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