Echo news from Southend, Basildon, Castle Point, Rayleigh, Rochford, Wickford, Billericay, Thurrock

Sex attack victim: 'My nightmare ordeal at hands of my uncle'

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Investigation launched into 'dirty protest' at offices of NHS health bosses

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‘High risk’ drone could have caused air crash near Southend

Knife-wielding thugs target boys, 12 and 14

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Couple abandon holiday after hit-and-run horror at 3am

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Fire Union: There is progress after bullying scandal

Experts cast doubt over likelihood of AI taking our jobs

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Three released on bail after street fight left man with life-threatening injuries

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New sexual health service will launch in Southend next month

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Community recognised at leisure park awards

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New railcard for teens is coming soon

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Leukaemia fighter raises £12,500 for patient chill room as thank you

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Newsquest to stage business showcase for more than 100 companies

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Driver ploughs into school gates leaving behind debris for kids to see

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Man wanted in connection to armed Westcliff post office robbery

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Charity boxing axed with just two days to go

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Controversial 500-home development gets green light

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Road closed while stranded bus is recovered

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Love Island's Mike Thalassitis' funeral fundraising page has been closed down

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Youth choir performed alongside Britain’s Got Talent winners

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Majestic is closing some of its 200 stores as part of 'Naked' rebrand

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IN PICTURES: First look at new bowling alley at Lakeside Shopping Centre

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Roof of home destroyed by accidental electrical fire

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Updated

Drivers report 'body in the road' after crash

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Police release name of man who died in crash

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Pictures show travellers who have set up in sporting village car park overnight

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Exclusive

Man jailed for sex attack on his heavily pregnant niece

Plant bosses: ‘bullying’ video is ‘just playful fun’

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‘Barbaric’ yobs hit OAP in street attack

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Workers claim Basildon waste plant conditions are ‘hellish and dangerous’

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Dad: ‘My 11-year-old is not a knife-wielding monster’

Watch: Bus gets stuck in flooded road at high tide on Wallasea Island

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Mike Thalassitis' business partner will go ahead with opening of cafe they planned together

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Updated

Police issue description of hammer wielding thug who attacked elderly man

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Keith Flint fans invited to line his funeral procession route

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Appeal after geese injured in 'brutal' attack

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Britons tell of 'frightening' evacuation from cruise ship bound for Tilbury

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Man suffers potential life-threatening injuries after street brawl

Special needs club night celebrates success

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Councillor quits Tories - 'My party has made a mess of Southend'

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Warning as police hunt vile fraudster who targets elderly people

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Man, 70s, hit with hammer by thug who forced entry and stole phone and cash

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'It's a year since I lost my son Adam - I still need answers about his death'

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5 minutes with Leigh mum Sarah Tucker... who's hoping to get The Voice lifeline

Here's how you can help get Leigh mum Sarah Tucker back on the Voice

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Mayflower steam train passes through south Essex

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Seafront regeneration plans get £1.52 million boost

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Stanford-le-Hope man jailed after being found with pocket knife

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Letter

LETTER: 'We're setting up a corner shop to compete with the EU's superstore'

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Nine places in Essex to take your mum on Mother's Day

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Man jailed for spitting at police officers

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Stern police warning to parents after home-made knuckle dusters found

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Woman injured with unknown substance in 'targeted attack'

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Volunteers to play major part in patient transport if new plans get green light

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Neighbour found trail of blood after man was stabbed to death by his family

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Six-figure bill for entertaining and hosting Donald Trump during UK visit

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Council bosses to 'consider' bidding for share of £10m fund to clean up town centre

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Islanders launch fundraising drive to help Havens Hospice

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Meet the street painter behind Southend's Keith Flint mural (and a few others!)

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Man suffered asbestos poisoning having worked in factories his whole career

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Charity claims welfare fund 'on the brink' as council bosses hope to run it 'for years to come'

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Experts' tips on dealing with fussy little eaters

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Roads across Southend to shut next month for repairs and resurfacing

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Teen 'badly beaten' in the face in broad daylight town centre attack

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'He kissed me on the cheek and told me he loved me': Mum's tribute to son who died days after leaving prison

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Southend shakedown organisers: '3,000 motorbikes will be on the seafront'

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Voter numbers on the rise across Essex

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Under fire home left residents unwashed

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Daughter's charity ball for research in honour of mum with Alzheimer's

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Shop workers threatened with gun in attempted Basildon robbery

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Love Island stars appearing at nightclub tonight

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Essex town centres will get more police on the streets

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New skatepark for Southend set to be built in May and open in the summer

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Councillors refuse to back a motion to ban palm oil

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ASDA is selling boxes of 100 Jaffa Cakes for as little as £3 and they are selling like hotcakes

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Motorists are warned not to wear lanyards while driving

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Family 'unbelievably proud' of biker Liam and will 'miss him forever'

About 15 Southend roads to be closed for repairs

Popular motorbiker's death on A12 was a 'tragic accident'

Canvey woman wanted in connection with thefts in Thurrock and Castle Point

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Dog suffers broken heart after owner becomes sick

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Crime is afoot! Top 5 plays to see in Essex

Inspirational mum wants to make happy memories with son who has up to 50 seizures a day

All the Blues news

Barrett to reignite Essex rivalry in charity clash

The final say: Blues must go on the front foot to try and stop the rot

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Chairman Ron thanks fans for loyal support and says Blues 'will get it right'

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Sport

Blues defender Moore: We're all right behind the manager

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Blues boss Powell impressed by Acquah's debut

Southend Manor extend fine run of form

Canvey’s woeful run is extended at Soham

O’Hara left frustrated after Billericay's late loss to Hungerford

Moore proud of Concord despite loss to Torquay

Basildon pay the price following penalty miss at Coggeshall

Boss Butterworth is delighted as Wakering return to winning ways

East Thurrock boss Coventry: Hemel defeat was story of our season

Frustrated Blues fans have their say on defeat at Peterborough

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Boss Powell won't give up on Blues' fight for survival

Match report: Peterborough United 2, Southend United 0

Blues boss Powell sweating on Cox's ankle injury

Blog: Struggling Blues lose 2-0 at Peterborough

Team news: Six changes for Blues at Peterborough

Rugby round up: Westcliff and Rochford win but defeat for Southend

Bowers on cloud nine thanks to running riot against Barking

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National sport

UEFA due to launch inquiry after racist abuse in Montenegro v England match

Montenegro should face stadium ban for racist abuse, says Sterling

Manchester City one of four sides to battle for Premier League Asia Trophy

Southgate ‘saddened’ by racist abuse aimed at England players

Sterling calls for stadium bans after racist chanting in Montenegro

Brazil hoping to respond to Panama draw as they face Czech Republic

Wales winger James not distracted by speculation over his club future

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Read more National sport

Blues

Blues boss Powell: We are facing eight cup finals

The view from the other side: Peterborough United

Blues boss Powell set for 'big call' on striking line up

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Head-to-head: Peterborough United v Southend United

Shrimpers boss Powell aiming to lead from the front at Posh

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Blues tried to stop Demetriou's international call up

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Blues winger McLaughlin suffers calf injury

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National news

London to Perth flight ‘exceeds expectations’ one year after launch

Fighting between Israel and Gaza enters a second day

Stalemate and humiliation: How the papers have reacted to Brexit developments

Bercow sparks Commons uproar after aiming ‘insult’ at Tory MP

Huawei set to announce new flagship smartphones

What are the indicative votes MPs have secured and how will they work?

Brexit: what happens after MPs seize control?

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