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  Petersen leaves 'devastated' by spell at Essex

  14 minutes ago in Sport

  ALVIRO Petersen apologised to his Essex teammates after his disastrous two-month spell ended with another single figure knock in their humiliation against the Netherlands.

• Pet owners warned to beware in the hot weather

  14 minutes ago in News

  PET owners are being reminded to take extra care in looking after their pets as the temperature rises this summer.

• Cow on railway line disrupting services between Benfleet and Leigh

  1 hour ago in News

  A COW is currently on the railway line disrupting train services between Benfleet and Leigh.

• Former London cop arrested on suspicion of drink driving

  1 hour ago in News

  A FORMER City of London police officer from Southend has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash.

• Man jailed after Echo appeal

  1 hour ago in News

  A MAN had been jailed following an appeal in the Echo.

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  Robin rockets up to number two in world

  2 hours ago in Olympic news

  ROBIN Womack shot to second in the world standings with an impressive season’s best of 10.81metres in Chelmsford at the weekend.

• Man admits throwing his dog from tenth floor window

  2 hours ago in News

  A MAN has pleaded guilty to throwing his helpless terrier from the tenth floor of a tower block.

• There is a better plan for a museum

  2 hours ago in Letters

  Today Southend Council seeks planning permission to build its much trumpeted structure on the slippage site along the seafront.

• Cemetery’s bad name choice

  2 hours ago in Letters

  I read Herongate Wood cemetery will be holding an Open Day on June 9.

• Hinguar costs to council

  2 hours ago in Letters

  Mr Shindler should get his facts straight about funding for the new Hinguar School (May 25).

• Arrogance of road ministers

  2 hours ago in Letters

  As the Echo stated, to continue to impose the Dartford Crossing tolls is a flagrant breach of the promise they would be dropped once the bridge was paid for (May 23).

• Town voted for change

  3 hours ago in Letters

  Councillor Graham Longley accused Martin Terry of attempting to justify the Independents in supporting the Tories and keeping them in power (May 25).

• Enterprise stopped in quiet road for noisy dance school

  3 hours ago in Letters

  Our council does some daft things, but this time it has surpassed itself.

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  Watching Freeman win gold will live with me forever

  4 hours ago in Olympic news

  MOST Olympians would select their own participation as their favourite ever moment in the Games – but not Southend’s former sprinter Sarah Jolley.

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  Jai: My Reason for leaving Braintree

  5 hours ago in Sport

  JAI Reason says the main reason he has left Braintree Town to join Eastleigh in the division below is to play in his preferred central midfield role.

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  Blues warm up with Hammers and Spurs

  5 hours ago in Sport

  SOUTHEND United will host West Ham and a Tottenham Hotspur XI at Roots Hall during their preparations for next season.

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  I don't want Olympic call to be like the X-Factor

  6 hours ago in Olympic news

  SOUTHEND’S Lucy Boulton does not want a dramatic X-Factor-esque decision to determine her Olympic Games destiny.

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  Blues can't afford to keep Liam

  6 hours ago in Sport

  LIAM Dickinson is leaving Southend United.

• Ex ambulance boss denies sex grooming of Benfleet teenager

  7 hours ago in News

  A FORMER ambulance service chief has denied sexually grooming a 15-year-old boy from Benfleet.

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  Challenge 25 to curb underage boozing

  7 hours ago in News

  BUSINESSES hope to clamp down on underage booze sales by launching a new Challenge 25 scheme.

• Massive haul of cannabis seized in raid

  9 hours ago in News

  A MASSIVE haul of 400 cannabis plants was seized by cops in a raid. Officers burst into the outbuilding at the back of a property on the Wickford stretch of the A127 on Tuesday.

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  Basildon Hospital appoints new boss

  9 hours ago in News

  Basildon Hospital will finally get a new boss after current chief Alan Whittle resigned.

• New college plan for Basildon

  9 hours ago in News

  RESIDENTS, schools and businesses are set to have their say over plans to build a college in the heart of Basildon.

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  Southend's Bust unit launches hi-tech equipment

  9 hours ago in News

  NEW equipment to speed up diagnosis of breast cancer has screened its first patients at the Lady McAdden unit, in Westcliff, following a massive fundraising drive.

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  Canvey playground opens after complete refurbishment

  9 hours ago in News

  HUNDREDS of families enjoyed the sizzling weekend temperatures at a newly renovated children’s playground on Canvey.

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  Billericay MP’s fun event raises £42,000

  10 hours ago in News

  A TORY MP has thanked hundreds of people who supported his annual fun walk to raise cash for charities.

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  ALAN WHITE

  15 hours ago in Birthdays

  Alan WHITE Congratulations on your 65th Birthday Love always Julie and Family x x x x 65

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  giavanna coralini

  15 hours ago in Birthdays

  Our little Princess Giovanna CORALLINILook who is 10 today Love and best wishes from Mummy, Daddy and Cristina x x x 10

• peggy kellett

  15 hours ago in Deaths

  KELLETT Peggy 31.10.1921 - 24.05.2012 Passed away at Basildon Hospital after a short illness. Will be sadly missed by her Family and friends. Funeral Service will take place at Basildon Crematorium on Monday 11th June at 10.40am. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to 'Cancer Research UK' may be sent c/o Paul J King Funeral Directors 5 Guild Way South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5TG 01245 321866

• Patricia PICKERING

  15 hours ago in Deaths

  PICKERING Patricia Anne (Pat) Passed away peacefully at Southend University Hospital on Friday 25th May, aged 70 years Beloved Wife, Mother, Grand Mother & Great Grand Mother. She will be sadly missed by all Family & friends. Service to take place at Southend Crematorium on Monday 11th June at 3.20pm No Black & No Flowers Donations to Cancer Research C/o Co-Operative Funeralcare 28 High Street, Great Wakering Essex SS3 0EQ

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  Gladys Wade

  15 hours ago in Deaths

  Gladys Maud WADE21.06.1919 17.05.2012 Mother to Diane, Richard and Michael, Grandmother to Susan, Michael, Richard, Julie, Joseph and Deborah, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. Some day, sometime our eyes shall see the face we keep in memory and God will link the broken chain still closer when we meet again. Love you Nanny Glad. Funeral service at Bowers Gifford Pitsea Crematorium on 6th June at 2.40pm All friends welcome

• frederick klass

  15 hours ago in Deaths

  Frederick Klass It is with great sadness his Family announce Fred's passing. Funeral service takes place at Southend Crematorium on Friday 1st June 2012 at 10:40am. All are welcome. Flowers may be sent to 12 Saxonville, South Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5TD

• Pauline Ann Meikle

  15 hours ago in Deaths

  Pauline Ann MEIKLE Sadly passed away on 22nd May 2012. Funeral to take place at Southend Crematorium at 3pm on Wednesday 6th June. Flowers to Co-operative Funeral Services, Southend. Much beloved and will be greatly missed.

• George Gray

  15 hours ago in Birthdays In Memoriam

  George E GRAY 30.05.1925 - 26.01.2010 Another Birthday without you, I miss you so much, I often lie awake a night when others are asleep And take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheeks. I can not count how many times I've wished that you were here, I will never forget you the one I loved so dear From your loving Wife Peggy and Family

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  bert fowler

  15 hours ago in In Memoriam

  Bert FOWLER Three years on Missing you loads With Love from Pat and Family.

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