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Dowden: Help for football's future starts with the sport itself

Hatin' it! Enraged van man parks vehicle in front of McDonald's drive-thru to stop queues

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Man, 30s, dies after crash between car and lorry on A127

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Madeleine McCann suspect is 'sexual predator already convicted of crimes against girls'

Covid-fighting dad clapped out of hospital after spending months on ventilator

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Teen is beaten to the floor by three thugs and has shoes and bag stolen

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Brave police officers risk their lives in dramatic beach rescue of four people

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Tesco reveals new rule on queuing up when it's raining

Furious campaigners say parking charges 'will turn shoppers away'

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'Irresponsible' park litterers to be hit with hefty fines

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Naked sunbather mistaken for dead body near to train tracks

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REVEALED: These are the horrid washing facilities our NHS heroes have to use in hospital

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‘I’m scared to leave my own home’ - victim of vile racist abuse speaks out

Can I go on holiday in the UK? These are the latest rules

Are you allowed to meet friends and family indoors? Here's the official advice

Frankie and Benny’s: Why a 'large number' of restaurants will close permanently

Madeleine McCann Disappearance: All you need to know on Netflix's documentary

How polygraph tests helped police snare sick rapist who assaulted a child three times

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after van crashes into house

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Police officers heap praise on their scout troop who are given Queen's award

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Test and trace programme ‘in early stages’ says chief medical officer

Those that can't find childcare do not have to return to work, PM says

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Masts of shipwrecked Montgomery to get urgent safety work

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MP: 'Government must step in on crisis-hit academy trust'

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WATCH: Four people freed from mud off seafront

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'We're used to shopping queues now... it can work in church too'

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Humble hospital hero Colin is honoured after clapping staff into work for 40 days

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Drunk man rescued from sea after trying to win a bet

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It's McMayhem! '2-hour' queues as Eastern Avenue McDonald's re-opens for drive-thru

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A Big Mac-Stake! Fury as people told to shift their cars as McDonald's opens

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Military aircraft spotted arriving at Southend Airport

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Praise for 'sensible' queueing system at McDonald's as customers happy to wait for 50 minutes

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Extra water being used during lockdown is equivalent of each customer drinking EIGHTY cups of tea per day

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Will there be a second wave of Covid-19 in the UK? Here's what experts say

'Do not approach': These are the most wanted criminals in the UK

Teenager in hospital after three men storm home in 'targeted' attack

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Traffic pollution in Southend has been cut by half during lockdown

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Witnesses speak after raging shed fire spreads to six gardens within minutes

Travellers drive more than 20 miles up A127 to set up camp in borough's beauty spot

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Council's fury at being 'kept in the dark' over £50m incinerator plan

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Incinerator plans labelled 'God awful' as council calls for final decision to be taken in Basildon

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Children left confused and worried by 'anti-school' posters as they return to class

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Madeleine McCann: German prisoner, 43, identified as new suspect by police

This is how to stay safe when meeting in a group under latest lockdown rules

The destinations offering to pay part of your holiday abroad after lockdown

From loud music to queuing traffic: 13 unwritten rules for driving on our roads

Full list of McDonald's branches opening in the UK for drive-thru and delivery today

Here's when and where big sporting events such as football and rugby will return

UK government ends 'virtual' parliament: Here's how your MP voted

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Council bans residents parking in streets around McDonald's amid fears of long queues

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Road near Lakeside partially closed as broken down lorry could potentially overturn

Nearly three-quarters of centre shoppers will return..if right measures are in place

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RSPCA left 'speechless' as parrot found abandoned in cage in middle of London

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Scorching weather see hundreds flock to beach to catch last few rays as rain is due to hit

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Smiling racist thug who tripped over his own feet as he fled police is jailed

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Ill children will now be welcomed to hospital by staff in cartoon character PPE

New plans revealed for once-popular Old Vienna restaurant

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Teen drafted in to give robot Pepper a new lease of life

Re-opening of Lakeside McDonald's drive-thru ends in traffic chaos and bus delays

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Latest confirmed cases of coronavirus area-by-area

Transformation 'to be delayed' amid virus outbreak... but leaders 'more determined than ever' to overhaul town

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Southend nurse who fought covid-19 for weeks on end recovers from battle

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Frankie and Benny’s: Why a 'large number' of restaurants will close permanently

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League One chairman fears losing £2.5 million during pandemic

Ex Blues striker Corr enjoying start of coaching career

EFL complete consultation phase and will meet again next week

'Running has been my escape in lockdown'

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Blues handed suspended three point penalty after EFL charges

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Newcastle midfielder Hayden still grateful for upbringing at Blues

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Palios feels his season-ending proposal is 'fairer solution' for EFL clubs

Clubs to merge from start of next season

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Funeral details confirmed for Alf Bilby

Concord's youngsters impress again, this time off the pitch

Blues goalkeeper Seaden proud to earn pro deal

Blues happy for Theo to play for U's in proposed League Two play-offs

Cort nearly missed out on place in Blues' record books

League One proposal set for June 8 vote

Whole junior team signed up by Premier League clubs

Blues hero Jupp: I was only trying to cause a diversion!

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PFA Players’ Player of the Year 1998 – Dennis Bergkamp

PFA Players’ Player of the Year 2009 – Ryan Giggs

Peter Moores hails Joe Root’s determination to keep on improving

Shane Long extends Southampton stay

Oliver Dowden: Help for football’s future starts with the sport itself

All Blacks great Dan Carter joins Blues

Ben Te’o switches back to rugby league and joins NRL side Brisbane Broncos

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Blues' academy boss Ricky continues to set tasks for youngsters

Former Blues defender Jones returns to Luton

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Ex Blues boss Tilson: Winning the play-offs was one of the best days of my life

Bentley sad to Shrimpers struggling

Blues goalkeeper Callum keen to kick on after having deal extended

How League One clubs are expected to vote to end the season

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Bentley feels wearing orange helped Blues win at Wembley

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Labour MP contributes to abortion debate with her baby in her arms

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Meghan’s speech ‘very powerful’ despite royal exit

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Minister insists Britain ‘one of the best countries to be a black person’

Stormont must accept new abortion rules made in Westminster, minister says

Debenhams to reopen 50 stores in England on June 15

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