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Arrested - the area where the incident took place

Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and aggravated burglary in Hadleigh

Authorities claim they are on the ‘right path’

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PICTURES: Fire Station's Christmas fair brings festive family fun

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Hospital welcomes more than 60 new nurses for winter period

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Keen volunteers sought for Essex mentor scheme for young people

Festive fun with nursery’s annual Christmas event

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Car enthusiasts gather to enjoy a super car show with their prides and joy

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Southend pupils plant "Unforgotten Pathway" in Southchurch park

Maisie, 89, has knitted 450 coats for dogs in need

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Man accused of killing his mother at care home appears at crown court

Leigh woman who escaped terror in Strasbourg says city is still in shock

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Basildon town centre revamp - New Year start date announced

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Southend restaurant denies serving mouldy food after whistleblower claims

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Primary school league tables: Here are the best and worst performing schools in your area

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Armed thugs rob bus stop victim at knifepoint

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First look inside new Marco Pierre White restaurant in Brentwood

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Man and woman charged with offences allegedly related to drugs supply

Dispersal order for Rayleigh town centre to stop anti-social youths entering area

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PICTURES: Check out these incredibly festive displays

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Essex could get a sprinkling of snow tomorrow

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Here's the secret to a happy marriage from a Basildon couple married for 78 years

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Drama students’ ‘Dream of Souls’ another triumph for East 15

Five minutes with pantomime star Ashley Banjo from Diversity

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Exciting plans for new town centre skate park approved after five years

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Neighbour kicked down door and helped save family after 'arson attack'

Grinding machine burns down in Rochford warehouse fire

Woman hurled across bar during unprovoked attack

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Autistic boy left on the street after driver removes troublesome school pupils from bus

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Canvey crash victim, 88, 'hoping to be home by Christmas'

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Primary school league tables: headteachers praise students hard work

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Suspected arson attack after two people rescued from house fire in Westcliff

Essex vigil in memory of murdered backpacker Grace Millane, 22

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How your MPs voted last night in attempted coup against Theresa May

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Man dies in Hockley after reports of cardiac arrest

Southend trains delayed after lorry crashes into bridge

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Emergency services on scene after crash on A127 involving Mclaren Senna

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New Zealand police find shovel in Grace Millane murder investigation

Flytippers fined after dumping rubbish in Southend and Shoebury

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Pair dragged from house fire after property had no working smoke alarms

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Man robbed at knife-point while waiting at bus stop

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Dangerous quad biker banned after getting wedged between wall and fence in failed escape

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Crash involving four cars blocking A127

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Young racing driver Emily awarded again

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REVEALED: Basildon to get new state-of-the-art IT college

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'111 helpline operators left me waiting TWELVE hours... then just told me to go see my GP'

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Firms lose ‘vital’ Christmas trade as BT blocks off business park’s only entrance

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Schools' novel way to stop children being driven to school by parents

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Basildon schools on alert as perv exposes himself to woman

Mum and son hid in bedroom as armed thugs raided home

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This chippie will be giving out free food to homeless people on Christmas Day

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Ambitious plan sets put proposals for a new hospital is Southend

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Southend ladies lives' cut by seven months according to latest life expectancy figures

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Yobs leave block of flats without water after rampage spree

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Emotional statement from Millane family after Grace's body formally identified

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'Terrorist gunman ran right past me': Leigh woman speaks of Strasbourg attack shock

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Drug driving outstripping drink driving for first time ever

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Digby Fairweather’s bid to save Jazz music’s 30-year ‘blackhole’

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Care home murder

Son appears in court on mum murder charge after 79-year-old 'falls from care home balcony'

Drug dealer found with heroin in his underwear jailed for 30 months

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Damning report reveals Southend youngsters with special educational needs are being failed

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Council holds silence for Grace Millane - granddaughter of former mayor of Thurrock

Council's £500k-a-year to cope with town's homeless problem

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PM vows to fight leadership challenge 'with everything I've got'

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LETTERS

May's deal does not stack up with 'Brexit means Brexit'

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Southend Hospital deals with 200 cases of deadly sepsis

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Sports mad dad set to represent Team GB at European championships

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Son in court accused of murdering mum who died after 'falling from care home balcony'

Congestion warning over bid to turn bungalow into dementia care centre

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Terror in Strasbourg: Leigh woman speaks of shock as gunfire rang out around her

Colchester Zoo's most popular resident Rajang the orangutan dies

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Junction cleared after crash causes delays

Road cleared after Lorry drops its load and partly blocks A130

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All the Blues news

Blues boss Powell praises sportsmanship of Accrington manager Coleman

Match report: Southend United 3, Accrington Stanley 0

Powell feeling positive after Blues' right some wrongs' by beating Accrington

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Sport

Blog: Blues beat Accrington 3-0 at Roots Hall

Team news: One change for Blues against Accrington as Robinson returns

Bowers boss Small: Resilience key to claim win

Bentley lambasts Canvey after defeat

Billericay, Canvey and Wakering defeated, but Basildon claim point

Bowers remain top after comeback win

Blues ‘angry’ ahead of clash with Accrington

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Blues boss Powell praises Sterling for speaking out

Bedford leaves Blues to join Dover Athletic

Head-to-head: Southend United v Accrington Stanley

The view from the other side: Accrington Stanley

Cox is keen to end Blues’ frustration

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Southend Manor ready for showdown under lights, while Hullbridge are on the road

Wakering to welcome a new striker

Canvey eye back-to-back victories for the first time

Billericay boss Dean is looking forward to long trip to Hereford

Nyanja’s Bowers return pleases chief Small

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National sport

Massimiliano Allegri: Juventus have made big step forward with Torino win

Van Gerwen opens with a win after having beer thrown at him at Alexandra Palace

Sarri calls on Chelsea players to keep up winning ways

Hasenhuttl aware of Aubameyang’s threat

Real Madrid coach Solari happy to end 2018 on winning note

Cristiano Ronaldo nets the winner from the spot for unbeaten Juventus

Ranieri bemoans Fulham’s failings after West Ham defeat

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Blues

Blues are down to bare bones for Stanley clash

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Blues midfielder Yearwood determined to get back to his best against Accrington

Blues receive apology for disallowed FA Cup goal

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Blues fan launches petition to get FA Cup clash replayed

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Blues fan in the stand: 'We are facing a huge game on Saturday'

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Blues defender Lennon set to step up return from injury

Isaac bags a brace to maintain fine form for Blues

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What's On

Join this beautiful winter walk in Southend today

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Take part in the ale trail and find new pub and beer favourites

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Aled Jones and Russell Watson will be performing in Southend

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

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Food & Drink

Take part in the ale trail and find new pub and beer favourites

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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...

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National news

Finance Secretary urges MSPs to back spending plans ahead of Brexit

Jeremy Corbyn urges transformational change to end poverty

Whisky to honour Scot who played ‘key role’ in modernising Japan

Multiple crashes on UK roads as icy weather brings perilous conditions

Downing Street rubbishes claims no deal Brexit could hit holiday plans

Diplomats at UN climate talks agree on reporting emissions

New rules governing Paris climate accord get mixed reception

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