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Gunman on the loose near Mellow Purgess Close, Laindon

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This paedophile pretended to be a girl so a young boy would send him pictures

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Leisure Island Fun Park, Canvey narrowly misses out on award - to Peppa Pig World

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Forum library murder suspect 'suffers from PTSD after acid attack'

Victim's friend: 'I didn't think Fabian was going to die after stabbing at the Forum'

Children learn to make robots in exciting school club

Fun for all at Southend's festive lights switch on event

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Two vicious thugs who threw ammonia causing permanent sight damage jailed

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Missing: can you help find 15-year-old Rebecca who may be in Southend or Benfleet

Hour long delays and two seriously injured after M25 crash

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Library closure plans will 'rip the heart out of our communities'

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Murder accused: ‘I was trying to protect myself during fatal fight near The Forum'

Teenager cried ‘I’m going to die’ after being fatally stabbed in the heart near the Forum library, Southend

Revealed: new nurse leading Havens Hospice unveils her plans for the future

College celebrates excellent results and praises students at graduation ceremony

WATCH: Canvey and Basildon WILL have live reindeer festive shows...despite national welfare concerns

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Westcliff cancer-sufferer who raised thousands for others sadly dies

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Warning about door-step salesmen linked to burglary gangs

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Nine Christmas adverts that are more festive than John Lewis and Elton John

What a mess! FOUR Cabinet members resign within hours over Brexit plans

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WATCH: John Lewis 2018 Christmas ad released

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Threatened libraries must be saved - Labour launches campaign

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"Southend Council is wasting your money in £50m seafront plan" - Businessman Philip Miller

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Horror-on-Sea film festival returning to Southend - with some great treats

Basildon drug dealer who fled from police and then tried to swallow drugs jailed

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The Boatyard restaurant in Old Leigh up for sale...at the right price

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Long queues over QE2 bridge after crash

Two accidents causing delays on M25

Jewellery and cash stolen while Laindon woman undergoes heart surgery

Southend's Nazareth House slammed in inspection report - weeks after development plan blocked

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This Canvey attraction is competing against Legoland and Peppa Pig World in national competition

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House of Fraser to close at Lakeside Shopping Centre

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WATCH: Burst water pipe closes road in Basildon

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Four vehicle crash blocking A130 near A12 junction

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Charity needs your help to secure vital funding to change peoples' lives

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Essex County Council will close these libraries unless communities save them

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How cute is this! South Essex Wildlife Hospital rescue animals

Mum knocked out and left with a broken jaw in Southend

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Leigh singer supporting event to champion ethical fashion

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Co-Op store robbed at knife-point by hooded thug

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Video: 'It's a nightmare' - traders suffer after burst water pipe floods road

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Headteacher at arson-targeted Fairhouse Primary School "relieved"

Man takes on world championship obstacle course to raise money for Little Havens

Southend-born filmmaker to screen debut Malaysian film at town's horror festival

Veterans tell their story to children at Hadleigh Junior School to keep war memories alive

Essex's libraries could be closed in council shake-up

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Woman finds man rifling through her handbag in her kitchen in Leigh

Man who wielded sword in Basildon street admits offence

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Flybe puts itself up for sale amid tough airline conditions

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Video: Shocking footage leads to festive reindeer events being cancelled

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Canvey man charged with string of burglaries and thefts

Driver banned for six months for faking his address and speeding five times

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Essex Police officer asked convicted paedophile to send him child sex abuse images

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Arrest after gun-point robbery

Kent Elms roadworks 'have permanently damaged my home'

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Southend's Saxon Treasures: Where are they now?

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"They helped us through our darkest days" - parents praise for Sick Children's Trust

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Long delays on M25 near Dartford Crossing after broken down car

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One lane blocked on A13 after crash involving car and lorry

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Crash causing delays at junction in Stanford-le-Hope

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'Disgusting' thief pinches poppy appeal box days before Remembrance Sunday

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Cash and tools stolen from Canvey dry cleaners

Indoor market could be coming to Southend

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£5m A127 Kent Elms junction works 'is going to cause crashes'

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Fire started deliberately at Fairhouse School, Long Riding, Basildon

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'Family should have phoned ahead if they were bringing autistic child'

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Basildon Labour leader Gavin Callaghan to be hauled in front of standards committee

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Brass band, stilt walkers and LED lights to feature in Basildon's first festive event this weekend

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Charities show they have the X-Factor at tea party hosted by Simon Cowell

Sausages and bacon stolen from golf club in third break in

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Shoebury High teacher helps pupil progress with all-boy singing club

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You can now fly to this German city from Southend Airport

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FREE parking in 10 Southend town centre car parks this Christmas

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Southend residents 'are selling their car parking permits for profit'

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Fears hundreds of houses could be built on Canvey in 'sneaky' move

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South Essex’s sporting heroes who met Prince William and Kate Middleton up for awards

Prosecco party coming to Billericay

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'It saved my wife's life': family praises Southend's new mobile stroke unit

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Father Christmas and his sleigh will be visiting these Canvey roads

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Armed robbers target bookies in attempted raid

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‘Mugger’ steals phone, before returning it to victim

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Golf course raided month after staff left due to threats of violence

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Sport

Blues boss Powell praises debutant Kelman

Elvis on a high after netting first Blues goal in Saints win

Hullbridge boss Manning: It’s great to see players progress

Picture gallery from Blues' win against Southampton

Match report: Southend United 3, Southampton U21 0

Blues boss Powell won't get carried away with win against Saints

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Sport

Blog: Blues beat Saints 3-0, Bunn, Kyprianou and Bwomono on target

Team news: Blues boss Powell selects strong side against Saints in Trophy

Shrimpers boss Powell: We can cope with hectic run of fixtures

Blues duo Hopper and Coker undergo surgery

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Blues boss Powell: Saints clash is of 'real importance' to us

Blues defender Kyprianou eager for chance to impress against Saints

Billericay's Amy pleased to return after long-term injury

Boss backs Manor to finish career at Bowers

Rochford swimmers shine in Masters event

Basildon aim to build on first win

Southend rugby ladies go from strength to strength

Connor: Walther was deserving of a break at Basildon

Blues defender Elvis keen to progress in Trophy

Billericay's Robinson: I will leave free-kicks to others after miss!

Hullbridge boss Manning: Clean sheets making of champions

Blues goalkeeper Smith to miss out on facing Saints in Checkatrade Trophy

Beale aims to string together winning run at Concord

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National sport

Lionel Scaloni confident Lionel Messi will represent Argentina again

5 occasions VAR could have been used this Premier League season

Kasper Schmeichel: I grew up idolising Ryan Giggs

Premier League bosses told to ‘hang their heads in shame’ over Scudamore payment

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Roma make donation to family of Sean Cox

Michael Obafemi commits to Republic of Ireland

Kei Nishikori admits to a poor week despite toppling Roger Federer

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Blues

Blues and Billericay could face home ties in FA Cup

Seven wins in a row for young Shrimpers

Demetriou gets two match international ban but can play for Blues against Blackpool

All the details ahead of the FA Cup second round draw

The final say: More FA Cup frustration for Blues against Crawley

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Blues winger Kightly takes little joy from goal against Crawley

Former Blues boss Brown relieved of his duties by Swindon

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What's On

Prosecco party coming to Billericay

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Acclaimed Southend Shakespeare Company ready to tread the boards with Henry IV part I

Remembering the two hero pilots who crashed from our skies into a Rochford field 100 years ago

Down memory lane: photos reveal life in 1920s Southend

Emily comes home for Leigh gig with ‘special friends’

Panel discussion on the pros and cons of modern manhood

Little Mix experience is coming to Southend

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Food & Drink

Prosecco party coming to Billericay

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Essex Festival of Food and Drink

It’s a wrap! Life on the road with John Torode

Where you can pick strawberries this season

Marco's Tapas Bar in Rayleigh celebrates 15 years

Health virtues of turning veggie are plenty...

Check out the Essex Fine Food Show this weekend

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National news

Statue of Liberty’s original torch moved to museum site

Thousands demand resignation of Czech PM over fraud scandal

Art is my life now, says Billy Connolly

May vows to ‘see this through’ amid furious backlash to Brexit plan

May draws Brexit inspiration from Boycott

Lords decision to block accused peer’s suspension ‘a complete disgrace’

MPs and Peers celebrate Charles’ 70th birthday

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