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The latest across Essex as cases of coronavirus reach 1697

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Disney+ vs Netflix: Which streaming service is right for you?

IN PICTURES: A trip back to the heyday of Southend’s fabulous seafront illuminations

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Five unusual ways to use hot cross buns in recipes

Everything you need to know about cutting your hair at home

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Full list of UK number one songs over the years - What was biggest song from you were born?

Nostalgia: The day the Tour de France came to Essex

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Green light for high school's plans for new tennis, basketball and netball courts

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Family pay loving tributes to former councillor who lost battle with coronavirus

Home hairdressing in lockdown - top stylist's tips on what to do (and what not to do)

Most wanted: Four men being sought by police in Essex

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Islamic trust teams up with Indian takeaway to send 200 meals to hospital staff

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Everything you need to know about Killing Eve season 3

MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has advice for self-employed people affected by Covid-19

The best indoor exercise games on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PS4

How long should I walk my dog for? Your questions answered

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I never dreamt I had coronavirus - I was wrong

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Payment holidays from banks on credit cards, loans and overdrafts - all you need to know

The latest across Essex as cases of coronavirus reach 1567

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Coca-Cola safety warning over plastic bottles

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Southend police Covid patrols: Sunbathers and fisherman given words of advice

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Coronavirus

£2 million pledged to support those suffering domestic abuse

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Coronavirus cases jump by 130 in Essex

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Coronavirus deaths increase by 7 across south Essex

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Prime Minister now making "very good progress"

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus vaccine could be ready by September, claims professor

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Temperatures could soar as high as 25C today across East of England

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Man headbutted and kicked during daylight assault

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Coronavirus

England football legend Peter Shilton urges people to stay at home

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Coronavirus

Here’s why the region including Essex has the second lowest Covid hospital admissions in the UK

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Coronavirus

Matt Hancock: "It is too early to lift restrictions"

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Teens brave the shave for pal's brother battling rare disease

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£65,000 for 8 loo rolls - why eBay had to crack down on the coronavirus vultures

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6 places it's illegal to park your car - and pavements could be soon

How to make a traditional Simnel Easter Cake

Amazon Music - How to get streaming service free for three months

Little boy from Essex with rare cancer "out the other side" after contracting Covid-19

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Only 54 fines dished out to parents who take their children out of school in Southend

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Vets clarify advice on when cats should be kept indoors during pandemic

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Is a sore throat a symptom of coronavirus? Here are the signs to look out for

The 50 most common surnames in Essex and how many people have them

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Colchester Zoo boss' heartbreaking message of thanks to town and supporters

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MP speaks out on members' £10k 'rise' to help them work from home

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REVEALED: New hospital and major road touted for Southend

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Horrific homemade weapon found by police during drug stop and search

National Theatre makes productions available for FREE - how to watch at home

How to keep your pets safe and happy during the coronavirus pandemic

B&Q reopens its stores online - how to shop there during lockdown

The latest across Essex as cases of coronavirus reach 1,444

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Latest confirmed cases of coronavirus area-by-area

Tesco boss blames middle classes in south for stockpiling

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12 fire crews battle huge barn blaze

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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL MESSAGE: 'Covid kills. You risk lives flouting lockdown'

Government Covid update: What we learnt from today's No 10 press conference

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Lockdown: Eerie pictures show a deserted Basildon - we're all staying at home

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Heads: Schools should re-open before summer holidays if safe to do so

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COVID LOCKDOWN: Your pictures of life on the inside (and exercise hour)

CORONAVIRUS HEROES: Families honour binmen with touching messages and pictures

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Coronavirus

Tech giants partner up to combat coronavirus

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Coronavirus

The coronavirus epidemic remains in a "dangerous phase", says Government scientist

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How Covid lockdown has changed our lives...from WFH to family time and more kindness

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Coronavirus

Boris Johnson now able to do "short walks" between rest

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Coronavirus

Two more Nightingale hospitals set to open to aid fight against pandemic

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All the Blues news

Blues' hat-trick heroes: When Robinson ran riot against Dons

Southend United and me: Chris Phillips

'It was Vic who signed Stan Collymore for Blues'

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Sport

Ward feels Saxons are moving in right direction despite 'inconsistent' season

Rochford launch fundraising appeal and hope to raise £30,000

BetVictor ends sponsorship of Isthmian League

Blues quiz: How much do you remember about Adam Barrett?

Former Blues coach Waddock gets role with Academy 23

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Interactive Blues quiz to be held to raise funds for Havens

LMA criticises EFL for lack of communication to clubs

Blues could be back in June but games will be behind closed doors

Blues staff member Jordan to shave off his hair to raise funds for NHS

Brett recalls prolific spell at Roots Hall and the night Blues beat West Ham

PFA chief executive Taylor: Clubs are in trouble but players will do what they can to help

Football Association agrees to cancel non-league, women's and grassroots season

Blues boss Sol wants remaining matches to be played

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Ex Blues striker Bramble now bossing star-studded veterans side

Sports promoter Barry Hearn thanks Basildon Hospital after suffering heart attack

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Premier League stars launch #playerstogether fund to help NHS

Essex place players and staff on furlough leave

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National sport

Coronavirus wrap: Sir Kenny Dalglish out of hospital

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Football rumours from the media

Sir Kenny Dalglish released from hospital following coronavirus diagnosis

On This Day: Uri Geller attempts to heal David Beckham’s broken metatarsal

Picture of the day – April 12

5 cult heroes as former Norwich striker Grant Holt turns 39

Looking back at the news which rocked cricket – and James Taylor

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Blues

FIFA approves extension of player contracts

Flashback: When 30,000 Blues fans went to Wembley

'EFL season may not be completed and danger of losing clubs is real'

Ex Blues striker Constantine: 'They forgot they hadn't offered me a contract'

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Tributes paid to huge Blues fan Mike after coronavirus fight

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Blues fan in the stand: 'I will never take that match day feeling for granted again'

Former Blues defender Phillips recovering from coronavirus

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National news

On the front line: Intensive care doctor says the rule book has been torn up

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Pope celebrates joy of Easter amid sorrow of virus

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African wild cat kittens born at Devon zoo

US death toll overtakes Italy’s as Europe guards against Easter travel

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Life on the inside: 10 tips to avoid arguments during lockdown

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What the papers say – April 12

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Infected Antarctic cruise passengers return to Australia

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