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Armed police called in after delivery driver threatened with knife

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GCSE results day 2019: south Essex students get their results

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New routes for Southend Airport thanks to Wizz Air Partnership

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Can you pass this GCSE Maths exam? No calculator allowed!

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9-1 not A-E? Everything you need to know about 2019 GCSE results

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TV star Rylan Clark-Neal spotted leaving studios ahead of game show reboot

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Huge appeal launched to help law change in wake of horror attack on Simon Dobbin

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Weapons, drugs and £200k in cash seized in police raids across south Essex

Two dogs rescued from kitchen fire in Basildon

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Man charged after bank card stolen in Westcliff burglary

Female electrician hopes to be role model as she makes semi-finals of competition

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Anti-violence workshops to encourage young people to write have proved a huge success

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Teen whose prom was ruined by bullies gets a glamorous prom shoot

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Boss: ‘Hand in a knife and get free gym membership’

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Fish and chip shop will be closed for months after devastating fire

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Hundreds of cannabis plants found at drug farm in Westcliff

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Major milestone for new Havens Hospice as last push for fundraising continues

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Bank holiday heatwave set to be record breaker

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Ryanair strike to go ahead after judge blocks legal challenge

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Heavy traffic due to broken down vehicle on QE2 bridge

County Hall spent £63 million repairing roads last year

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Yobs lobbing rocks at cars in major island road

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Man hit by £2.5k con at cash point

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Probe launched as woman claims kitten was killed in tumble dryer

Wardrobe fell on and hurt resident at her care home

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Bid to reopen bar after fatal attack led to it's closure at Christmas

Tributes paid to D-Day landing hero who died aged 100

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Man arrested after police chase involving armed officers

Woman who assaulted three PCs ordered to pay compensation

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Cop gets final written warning after lying about sick leave from work

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Canvey man who became Zimbabwe tribal chief is jailed

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Conservative Party rubbishes claims MP was speeding and on phone before crash

Large cannabis factory uncovered by police in Westcliff

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Ambulance service urges people to avoid unnecessary 999 calls this bank holiday

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Police appeal for witnesses after crash involving Porsche and Honda

Rochford in top ten for best places to retire in UK

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Road closed in both directions after serious crash

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‘Ditch council and give Southend an elected mayor’

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Southend museum repairs set to cost more than £195,000

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GP loses job for ‘professional abuse’ claims

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Charity curry evening raises £2,000 for cancer services

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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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Dad claims thugs 'battered' his son at funfair

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

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

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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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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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All the Blues news

Defensive duo to make Shrimpers comeback

Blues defender Ralph set for a late check on hamstring but Cox should feature

Blues fan in the stand: 'This could be remembered for all the wrong reasons'

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Sport

Coventry is refusing to criticise his new-look East Thurrock squad

Wakering player-manager Butterworth: Flying start shows we have improved our squad

Hat-trick hero Ayo praised by Basildon boss Sussex

Bentley: Jason could take Canvey to next level

Hadleigh see off Billericay in top division

Brandon: Blues will be boosted by display against Posh

Blues' fans have their say on defeat to Peterborough

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Blues youngsters secure their first point

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Accrington owner urges EFL to overhaul financial rules to tackle cash crisis

Lincoln boss Cowley is backing Scopes to succeed at Concord

Billericay chief Wheeler: Lifelines are frustrating me

Hullbridge boss Manning: Players will be boosted by first point

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

Team news: Three changes for Blues against Peterborough

Stats pack: Southend United v Peterborough

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National sport

Liverpool shelve redevelopment plans of Anfield

Former Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo dies aged 40

Schmidt tips Byrne to take his chance against England

Managers want social media companies to lead fight against online abuse

Walker's preparation paying off at Canoe Sprint World Championships

All smiles for Heath after strong start to Canoe Sprint World Championships

Rain rules at Headingley despite Archer and Broad strikes

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Blues

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

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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National news

Merseyrail workers call off strikes after ‘significant progress’ in talks

Stormont vacuum ‘a problem’ in fight against dissidents, police chief warns

Ex-White House press secretary Sarah Sanders heads to Fox News as a contributor

Boy, 10, dies after being found unconscious at Birmingham property

Corbyn warns of ‘disastrous’ impact of no-deal Brexit on farmers

Dorothy Byrne: abusive men should ‘be frightened’ into respecting women

Royal Mail workers to be balloted for strikes, union announces

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