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Charged - Two men have been charged with attempted murder and other offences after a serious assault in Woolmer Green in Basildon

Two men charged with attempted murder after serious assault in south Essex

Arrest - A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after a major crash on the A127 impacting motorists between Basildon and the M25

Arrest - A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after a major crash on the A127 impacting motorists between Basildon and the M25

Major A127 crash: police arrest man on suspicion of drug driving

A teenage motocross rider has been killed in a 'devastating' incident at a motocross track

A teenage motocross rider has been killed in a 'devastating' incident at a motocross track

Teen motocross rider from south Essex dies in 'devastating' incident at track

An aerial view as firefighters tackle the devastating blaze at Burnt Mill industrial early this morning.

An aerial view as firefighters tackle the devastating blaze at Burnt Mill industrial early this morning.

Live updates as firefighters battle huge warehouse blaze near A127

Drivers urged to 'take care' as smoke blows across A127 from large Basildon fire

Drivers urged to 'take care' as smoke blows across A127 from large Basildon fire

Drivers urged to 'take care' as smoke blows across A127 from large Basildon fire

Sentenced - 19-year-old Ellis Brown has been sentenced for four years for robbing a 15-year-old at knifepoint and for a previous robbery where he threatened another victim with a flick knife

Sentenced - 19-year-old Ellis Brown has been sentenced for four years for robbing a 15-year-old at knifepoint and for a previous robbery where he threatened another victim with a flick knife

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Essex teen sentenced after robbing 15-year-old at knifepoint - 'Still so young'

Health - Residents in Basildon are being advised to keep their doors and windows shut due to the huge blaze at the recycling centre at the Burnt Mills Industrial Estate

Health - Residents in Basildon are being advised to keep their doors and windows shut due to the huge blaze at the recycling centre at the Burnt Mills Industrial Estate

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Basildon residents told to shut windows as response to huge fire needs 48 hours

News

Did your street win? - Postcode Lottery wins in Essex

Did your street win? - Postcode Lottery wins in Essex

People's Postcode Lottery

Listed: Here are the Essex winners of the People's Postcode Lottery this week

A man aged in his 20s died after the crash in Upper Rainham Road

A man aged in his 20s died after the crash in Upper Rainham Road

Metropolitan Police

Young motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Essex border town

Help - Essex Police are looking to speak to this man about a serious assault that took place in Chelmsford in August

Help - Essex Police are looking to speak to this man about a serious assault that took place in Chelmsford in August

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Police want to speak to this man in connection to serious assault in Chelmsford

Warning - Motorists are being told to plan their journey between Basildon and the M25 after a major crash this morning

Warning - Motorists are being told to plan their journey between Basildon and the M25 after a major crash this morning

A127 shut after major crash with long delays near Basildon - 'Plan your journey'

Road closures during Cliffs Pavilion revamp among six public notices this week

Road closures during Cliffs Pavilion revamp among six public notices this week

Road closures during Cliffs Pavilion revamp among six public notices this week

Sue Cox, headteacher of Lee Chappell Primary School in Basildon, has shared her concern

Sue Cox, headteacher of Lee Chappell Primary School in Basildon, has shared her concern

Stark figures show school attendances drop and suspensions rise across south Essex

Winners - Nicky's Nail and Beauty win this year's award

Winners - Nicky's Nail and Beauty win this year's award

Independent south Essex salon named winner of the Echo's hair and beauty award

Topy and Elizabeth Ekundayo

Topy and Elizabeth Ekundayo

Local government

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Couple 'feel persecuted' after bid to turn empty south Essex shop into church refused

New - Surf opens up in Rayleigh

New - Surf opens up in Rayleigh

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Excitement as popular Chalkwell café opens second branch in south Essex town

Residents in Southend could be offered five free bulky waste pick ups a year

Residents in Southend could be offered five free bulky waste pick ups a year

Local government

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Residents in Southend could be offered five free bulky waste pick ups a year

Murder - John Moore, 38, of Ingrave Road, Brentwood, has been charged with murder

Murder - John Moore, 38, of Ingrave Road, Brentwood, has been charged with murder

Essex man charged with murder after 'serious assault' is due in court today

Smoke seen from Rayleigh

Smoke seen from Rayleigh

Huge plume of smoke seen across south Essex as blaze breaks out next to A127

Smoke - the fire broke out at Leisure Island Fun Park

Smoke - the fire broke out at Leisure Island Fun Park

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Amusement park issues statement after fire breaks out on south Essex seafront

Smoke - firefighters on the scene this morning

Smoke - firefighters on the scene this morning

Firefighters tackling huge blaze at Basildon recycling centre as 'loud bangs' heard

Devastated - Scott Thompson and Gemma Davies, who run SPT Fitness

Devastated - Scott Thompson and Gemma Davies, who run SPT Fitness

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Beloved Westcliff gym owners who open on Christmas desperately seek new location

In the dock: Drink and drug drivers in south Essex sentenced in recent weeks

In the dock: Drink and drug drivers in south Essex sentenced in recent weeks

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In the dock: Drink and drug drivers in south Essex sentenced in recent weeks

Full of colour - the Halloween Parade

Full of colour - the Halloween Parade

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What to expect as the spooktacular Halloween Parade returns to Southend next month

Forecast - Weather in Southend and Basildon

Forecast - Weather in Southend and Basildon

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Will it rain this weekend? Here's what the forecast for Southend and Basildon

The offerings at Bake Essex are staggering

The offerings at Bake Essex are staggering

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Five of the best independent bakeries in south Essex - and why people love them

Stunning - Leigh home with estuary views hits the market

Stunning - Leigh home with estuary views hits the market

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Beautiful four-bedroom Leigh home with 'incredible estuary views' for £1.65m

Why these three south Essex areas are among the best places to live in UK

Why these three south Essex areas are among the best places to live in UK

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Why these three south Essex areas are among the best places to live in UK

Council substation blocking sweeping views of Southend park to be removed

Council substation blocking sweeping views of Southend park to be removed

Local government

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Council substation blocking sweeping views of Southend park to be removed

Cast - Jack and the Beanstalk

Cast - Jack and the Beanstalk

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Rylan Clark among full cast unveiled for pantomime at Southend's Cliffs Pavilion

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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Pensions minister on plans to link Winter Fuel Payments to Council Tax bands

Sport

Disappointed - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Southend United FC

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"We weren't good enough " - Shrimpers boss Maher reacts to home defeat

Frustrating afternoon - for Southend United

Frustrating afternoon - for Southend United

Southend United FC

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Match report: Shrimpers suffer home defeat to Sutton United

Unchanged - Southend United boss Kevin Maher has named an unchanged starting line-up

Unchanged - Southend United boss Kevin Maher has named an unchanged starting line-up

Southend United FC

Team news: Shrimpers confirm starting line-up for Sutton clash

Get in - Gus Scott-Morriss (right) celebrates his goal

Get in - Gus Scott-Morriss (right) celebrates his goal

Southend United FC

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Matchday live: Shrimpers losing 3-1 to Sutton at Roots Hall

Letting his football do the talking - Southend United midfielder James Morton

Letting his football do the talking - Southend United midfielder James Morton

Southend United FC

Shrimpers star Morton wants to let his football do the talking

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National Sport

England players celebrate victory over Ireland in their T20 international in Dublin (Lorraine O’Sullivan/PA)

England players celebrate victory over Ireland in their T20 international in Dublin (Lorraine O’Sullivan/PA)

Bryony Smith and Mady Villiers shine with bat as England seal victory in Ireland

Rory McIlroy will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Amgen Irish Open (Peter Morrison/PA)

Rory McIlroy will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Amgen Irish Open (Peter Morrison/PA)

Rory McIlroy takes one-shot lead into final round of Irish Open

Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side beaten by Nottingham Forest (Peter Byrne/PA).

Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side beaten by Nottingham Forest (Peter Byrne/PA).

Losing at home to Forest ‘a big setback’, says Liverpool boss Arne Slot

Leon Smith clenches his fist at the side of the court (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leon Smith clenches his fist at the side of the court (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leon Smith banking on record crowd to inspire GB in crunch Davis Cup clash

Erling Haaland, right, scored twice as Manchester City earned a fourth straight Premier League victory (Nick Potts/PA)

Erling Haaland, right, scored twice as Manchester City earned a fourth straight Premier League victory (Nick Potts/PA)

Erling Haaland hits 99th Man City goal as Forest stun Liverpool at Anfield

Danny Ings (left) rescued a late point for West Ham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Danny Ings (left) rescued a late point for West Ham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Danny Ings nets late equaliser as West Ham take a point from Fulham

Nottingham Forest’s Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates his winner against Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA).

Nottingham Forest’s Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates his winner against Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA).

Nottingham Forest stun Liverpool at Anfield at hand Arne Slot first defeat

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Blues

Disappointed - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Disappointed - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Southend United FC

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"We weren't good enough " - Shrimpers boss Maher reacts to home defeat

Frustrating afternoon - for Southend United

Frustrating afternoon - for Southend United

Southend United FC

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Match report: Shrimpers suffer home defeat to Sutton United

Unchanged - Southend United boss Kevin Maher has named an unchanged starting line-up

Unchanged - Southend United boss Kevin Maher has named an unchanged starting line-up

Southend United FC

Team news: Shrimpers confirm starting line-up for Sutton clash

National News

The Prince of Wales made a private visit to a helicopter base in Oxfordshire (Oli Scarff/PA)

The Prince of Wales made a private visit to a helicopter base in Oxfordshire (Oli Scarff/PA)

Prince of Wales makes unannounced private visit to helicopter base

The UK Government has said it will not fund the redevelopment of Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 (Niall Carson/PA)

The UK Government has said it will not fund the redevelopment of Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 (Niall Carson/PA)

Not rebuilding Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 a missed opportunity – GAA

Liam Gallagher, pictured, who reformed Oasis with his brother Noel Gallagher for Oasis shows in 2025 (David Jensen/PA)

Liam Gallagher, pictured, who reformed Oasis with his brother Noel Gallagher for Oasis shows in 2025 (David Jensen/PA)

Ticket sales end for Oasis invitation-only ballot

Labour’s decision to cut winter fuel payments has come under further scrutiny as more than 80% of people aged 80 and over will lose out (Yui Mok/PA)

Labour’s decision to cut winter fuel payments has come under further scrutiny as more than 80% of people aged 80 and over will lose out (Yui Mok/PA)

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Government accused of trying to hide ‘horrific’ impact of winter fuel squeeze

Sir Keir and Lady Starmer enjoyed a day at the races (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sir Keir and Lady Starmer enjoyed a day at the races (Mike Egerton/PA)

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Keir Starmer’s day at the races after crunch White House talks

Sir Ed Davey rode into his party’s conference on a jet ski (Jamie Lashmar/PA)

Sir Ed Davey rode into his party’s conference on a jet ski (Jamie Lashmar/PA)

Sir Ed Davey jet skis into ‘very excited’ Lib Dem conference

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi’s funeral took place in Didim, Turkey (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi’s funeral took place in Didim, Turkey (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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American woman who was killed by Israeli forces is buried in Turkey

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