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Southend High Street branded 'unsafe for children' amid knife crime concerns

Southend High Street branded 'unsafe for children' amid knife crime concerns

Critique - Southend and Basildon councillors Daniel Cowan and Andrew Baggott have criticised c2c's upcoming changes

Changes to 'simplify' c2c rail tickets blasted as fare increase 'by stealth'

'Wasn't even spoken of': Canvey mum's terrifying ordeal as baby suffered seizures

Mum highlights little-known condition as baby son suffered terrifying seizures

Pothole-ridden roads across Southend to benefit from £6.8MILLION funding

Pothole-ridden roads across Southend to benefit from £6.8MILLION funding

Fed-up residents call for action over irresponsible dog owners at Southend parks

Fed-up residents call for action over irresponsible dog owners at Southend parks

Developer prepares to cut down protected trees for 70 new Shoebury homes

Developer prepares to cut down protected trees for 70 new Shoebury homes

Commuters heading into London yesterday morning faced long delays

c2c commuters stranded in freezing cold as ‘overcrowded’ trains skip stations

News

There will be a few closures on some of Essex's main roads over the weekend

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are on the lookout for their forever homes

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Along with the release of this new chocolate bar, Cadbury has also launched a new flavour of its Mini Eggs.

Cadbury releases new chocolate bar that is a twist on already fan-favourite treat

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Loved - Louie, 30, who went missing from Maidenhead last Friday

Tributes paid to 'lovely guy' after man's body discovered in Essex marina

'Lucrative' plan to fine drivers stopping in yellow box junction linked to M25

'Lucrative' plan to fine drivers stopping in yellow box junction linked to M25

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Drivers caught speeding outside Basildon primary school questioned by pupils

Drivers caught speeding outside Basildon primary school questioned by pupils

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Inquest – area coroner for Essex Michelle Brown opened the inquest on Friday into the death of Rosemary Carrington

Cause of death for Westcliff woman who fell at home confirmed in inquest

Scam warning issued over fake tickets being sold to Taylor Swift fans in Essex

Scam warning issued over fake tickets being sold to Taylor Swift fans in Essex

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Scene - Tollesbury Marina

Search for missing man stood down after body found in Essex marina

Scene - Queen Mary Avenue

Investigation launched after 'unexpected' death on sleepy Essex street

Dozens of tenants moved out of damp and mouldy south Essex tower blocks

Dozens of tenants moved out of damp and mouldy south Essex tower blocks

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Final member of people-smuggling gang linked to Essex lorry deaths is jailed

Final member of people-smuggling gang linked to Essex lorry deaths is jailed

Seized - Police seized almost 1000 cannabis plants

Cannabis farm worth £320k uncovered in Shoebury raid as 1,000 plants seized

Police attempt to stop Christmas carol concert in south Essex is thrown out

Police attempt to stop Christmas carol concert in south Essex is thrown out

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CCTV - Police have released these images of Andrew Smith

New CCTV images in urgent search for south Essex man missing for over a week

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MAPPED: The south Essex dentists accepting new NHS patients amid 'dental desert'

MAPPED: The south Essex dentists accepting new NHS patients amid 'dental desert'

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Singer - Paul Weller

Singer Paul Weller is set to play at the Cliffs next year

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Tragic - Thomas Warren, 27, had been known to be active and a good swimmer

Diver, 27, died after he 'misjudged depth of water' in Leigh beach 'accident'

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Crash: the incident occurred in the area of West Thurrock Way

Dangerous driver, 25, admits hit and run at south Essex car cruise event

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Event - Starbucks recruitment drive for new St Hilary's retail park, Basildon, store

New Basildon Starbucks hiring with recruitment event today - here's how to apply

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Supporting - Basildon breast cancer survivor Natalie Robinson backing the NHS Bus-Ting Cancer Tour bus

Here's why you might see a big blue bus in Basildon today

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Event - Rayleigh Christmas lights switch-on 2022

All you need to know ahead of tonight's Rayleigh Christmas lights switch-on

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Suspended – the inquest into Sharon Butler has been suspended whilst police continue their investigation

Inquest into death of Eastwood murder victim suspended as police probe continues

Open - Wickford Aldi

In Pictures: 'Modern' Wickford Aldi officially reopens after seven-month refurb

Sport

Injured - Collin Andeng Ndi, Oli Coker and Wes Fonguck

All the team news ahead of Blues' clash with Wealdstone

Upbeat - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Maher targets more 'minor miracles' with Blues

In talks - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Blues boss Maher provides update on contract talks

Busy weekend - for our local non-league sides

A look at this weekend's non-league action

Back at Roots Hall - Charlie Barker (second from right) and his family

Charlie Barker to rekindle memories of his uncle Chris at Roots Hall

Doing well - Southend United youngster Oscar Jones (left) is the nephew of legendary former swimmer Mark Foster (right)

Blues youngster helped by famous sporting uncle

In charge - former Southend United striker Barry Corr

Popular former Blues striker named caretaker boss at Cambridge

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National Sport

Johanna Konta retired from tennis in December 2021 (Zac Goodwin/PA)

On this day in 2021: Johanna Konta retires from tennis

Jurgen Klopp was delighted to take top spot with a game to spare (Peter Byrne/PA)

Jurgen Klopp satisfied as Liverpool secure top spot with a game to spare

Aston Villa’s Alex Moreno celebrates his winner against Legia. (Joe Giddens/PA)

Unai Emery eager to top group after Aston Villa reach ECL knockout stages

Mohamed Salah (right) has now scored 199 goals for Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

Mohamed Salah closes in on 200 club as Liverpool confirm top spot

Lewis Dunk hailed a historic day for Brighton (Gareth Fuller/PA)

You’ve got to dream big: Lewis Dunk eyes Europa League glory with Brighton

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Blues

Injured - Collin Andeng Ndi, Oli Coker and Wes Fonguck

All the team news ahead of Blues' clash with Wealdstone

Upbeat - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Maher targets more 'minor miracles' with Blues

In talks - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Blues boss Maher provides update on contract talks

National News

A helicopter carrying Israeli hostages released by Hamas lands at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel (Leo Correa, AP)

Israel announces resumption of combat in Gaza Strip as truce with Hamas expires

Police attempt to put out flares that have been thrown towards them outside the stadium before the UEFA Europa Conference League Group E match at Villa Park, Birmingham (David Davies/PA)

Four police officers injured in ‘disgusting scenes’ at Aston Villa match

Mia Schem was released after 55 days in captivity in Gaza (AP)

Israeli military confirms release of six more hostages in Gaza Strip

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – December 1

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall (Aaron Chown, PA)

Prince and Princess of Wales appear ‘relaxed’ at Royal Variety Performance

The King and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are attending the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai (Daniel Leal/PA)

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change

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Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Stephen Watson replaced Ian Hopkins in May 2021 (James Speakman/PA)

Significant improvements by Greater Manchester Police, inspection finds

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