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Urgent appeal to trace boy, 13, who has been missing since June

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Dad claims thugs 'battered' his son at funfair

GP loses job for ‘professional abuse’ claims

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Charity curry evening raises £2,000 for cancer services

Block of 24 flats approved despite neighbour backlash

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Former soldier that threatened to cut man's throat spared jail

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Bus and car crash closes Benfleet Road

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Six miles of traffic queuing on the A127... due to stalled vehicle

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The hunt is on to find a new loving home for dog named Ugly Betty

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County Hall spent £7m with one legal company in one year

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Tributes paid to "wonderful mum" after fatal crash

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The Great British Bake Off 2019: meet the contestants with links to Essex

Tributes paid to 'inspirational' Matthew after fatal crash

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Fears raised over sunken ammo ship’s explosives

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Council leader: Wickford getting 'battered' by lack of infrastructure funding

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Organisers behind annual Southend Carnival event announce winners of parade

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New Havens boss: 'Families will be at the heart of what we do’

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Family pay tribute to cyclist killed by driver who was on phone to his girlfriend

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman is found with stab wounds

Residents to endure a week of roadworks after water main bursts

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Concern raised over ‘misguided roadworks’

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‘We are determined to stop 660 homes’

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‘Invisible concrete cycle lane divider is dangerous joke’

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Traders slam dangerous bikers for causing 'anarchy' on the seafront

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Neighbour: ‘My living hell after rats have infested my home’

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Travellers move onto Southend casino car park

‘I’ve had no water since tree smashed onto home’

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Artist bats off critics of his controversial exhibition

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Mass brawl by popular park’s annual fun fair

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Driver jailed after killing cyclist in fatal crash while on his phone to girlfriend

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Court order 'will be needed' to move on travellers from field after more than a week

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'Administrative error' withdraws council tax from accounts a day early

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Man admits 10 offences after crash left woman seriously injured

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Operation targets antisocial driving across the county

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Fire crews rush to accidental fire at popular chippy

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‘Council must sort eyesore bungalow’

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Horse dies after crash near Dartford Crossing on M25

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Man, 45, arrested for child sex offences after vigilante snare on Canvey

Boy, 9, who died days after discharge from hospital is named

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Anger over plans to close off badger sett in back garden

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Dementia care home told it must improve staff cleanliness

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Pictures show thousands at seafront for Southend Carnival

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Man knocked out after attack outside popular bar

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Car park plagued by yobs now protected by barriers

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‘Our Sarah’s memory will live on - we were inseparable’: Tributes to beloved teacher

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Teenage cyclist is stabbed in the face by balaclava thugs

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Two boys rescued by coastguard after boat overturns at Southend

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Man found unconscious after assault in Billericay

'My Uber eats tips will go towards helping town's homeless'

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Join the Bubble Rush revolution to raise cash for new hospice

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This is why one smoke alarm may not be enough to help you escape a fire

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Calls for Rayleigh poppy waterfall to return as annual tribute to the fallen

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BBC One's Eat Well for Less is looking for Essex families to take part

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Battle of Britain aircraft put on a show at Southend Airport

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PC kept £200 handed to him as 'lost property' by undercover officer

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Two people rescued from flat above shop which was on fire

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Uni lecturer endures torrential rain and jellyfish fears on Channel swim

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Letter

'We do need A127 changes... but it MUST be properly thought out'

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Care agency hits out at ‘unfair’ report which ordered it to improve quickly

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Drones and dogs used to track burglars after police chase

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‘Estate mess is totally unacceptable for residents!'

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Town which 'does not engage in arts' gets £1.2m for new cultural projects

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Training begins for first year doctors at Basildon Hospital

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Police search for men after security guards were 'assaulted and threatened'

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Leigh beer firm Hoppily is taking things to the next level

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Blog: Blues' woes continue with 4-0 defeat at Lincoln

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Police close part of road after crash between car and motorbike

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Why eating outside with the kids is ALWAYS more fun

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Look out for the new Paddington Bear 50p coins in your change

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Why eating outside with the kids is ALWAYS more fun

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Ed Sheeran's Ipswich gigs: All the extra trains running to get concertgoers home

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Letter

'A127 is dangerous enough as it is without these lane closures!'

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Warning to dog owners over toxic blue green algae - how to keep your pet safe

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Man to appear in court following knife-point robbery

Horrified dad tells of daughters' terror as gang ‘with knives’ storm busy park

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Letter

'Why do courts' punishments never fit the crime?'

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'Basildon regen is vital... but please don't forget about the rest of the borough!'

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Man travels to India to meet the youngster he has sponsored for SEVEN years

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Crook ‘was stealing to care for 15-year-old daughter’

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Families: 'We need action to deal with vile flytippers... NOW!'

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Residents: ‘CCTV must be top priority to cut town’s violence’

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People with complex mental health needs to get vital care in a bid to save lives

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Probe as boy, 9, dies days after being discharged from hospital

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All the Blues news

Match report: Southend United 0, Peterborough United 2

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Bond felt Blues played 'terrific' football in defeat to Peterborough

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Blog: Blues beaten 2-0 by Posh at Roots Hall

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Sport

Team news: Three changes for Blues against Peterborough

Stats pack: Southend United v Peterborough

Lennon could be back for Shrimpers’ clash with Peterborough

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The view from the other side: Peterborough United

Blues full-back Ralph has no room for sentiment against Peterborough

Blues boss Bond: Taylor is deserving of chance

Canvey claim last-gasp win over Grays

‘Beach Boys deserving of credit after a good start to new season’

Wakering player-manager Butterworth: We must be prepared for one of our biggest battles

Basildon boss Sussex seeking a reaction to defeat

Gulls’ Finneran loving life with boyhood club

Blues boss Bond: It will take time for us to get things right

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Blues keeper George gets England call-up

The final say: Lincoln's Cowleys teach Blues a lesson

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League One news: Bolton's clash postponed amid welfare concerns for young players

Twitter reaction to Blues' big defeat away at Lincoln City

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Blues skipper Milligan: We didn't give ourselves a chance at Lincoln

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National sport

Charlotte Dujardin ‘truly devastated’ after European Championships elimination

Captain Ashley Williams left out of Wales squad

I’m in love with the job – Neville wants another crack at Women’s World Cup

Mako Vunipola approaching best shape of his career after recovering from surgery

Essex retain top spot in Division One with stunning win against Kent

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Blues

Cowley: Still more to come from Lincoln

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Match report: Lincoln City 4, Southend United 0

Team news: One change for Blues at Lincoln as White returns in defence

Blues boss Bond frustrated by defending in defeat at Lincoln

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Blog: Blues' woes continue with 4-0 defeat at Lincoln

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Blues bring in Manchester United youngster Hamilton

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Hamilton jumped at chance to join Blues on loan from Man United

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National news

What the papers say – August 21

Thousands of rail passengers overcharged for not having valid ticket

Trump pulls out of planned Denmark visit after PM shuts door on Greenland sale

Lawyer for Harvey Weinstein bids to move trial outside New York City

Court upholds child sex convictions against Cardinal George Pell

Formula for ‘world’s funniest fart’ revealed

Channel 4 news chief to examine ‘male behaviour’ in media at TV festival

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