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Industrial action - how c2c will be affected

Nine days of strikes start this morning - here's how c2c will be impacted

Southend High Street branded 'unsafe for children' amid knife crime concerns

Southend High Street branded 'unsafe for children' amid knife crime concerns

Critique - Southend and Basildon councillors Daniel Cowan and Andrew Baggott have criticised c2c's upcoming changes

Changes to 'simplify' c2c rail tickets blasted as fare increase 'by stealth'

'Wasn't even spoken of': Canvey mum's terrifying ordeal as baby suffered seizures

Mum highlights little-known condition as baby son suffered terrifying seizures

Pothole-ridden roads across Southend to benefit from £6.8MILLION funding

Pothole-ridden roads across Southend to benefit from £6.8MILLION funding

Fed-up residents call for action over irresponsible dog owners at Southend parks

Fed-up residents call for action over irresponsible dog owners at Southend parks

Developer prepares to cut down protected trees for 70 new Shoebury homes

Developer prepares to cut down protected trees for 70 new Shoebury homes

News

There will be a few closures on some of Essex's main roads over the weekend

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend

LISTED: The four Southend schools named among best in East Anglia in new guide

LISTED: The four Southend schools named among best in East Anglia in new guide

Commuters heading into London yesterday morning faced long delays

c2c commuters stranded in freezing cold as ‘overcrowded’ trains skip stations

Sustainability and new food trends could see alternatives spring up for current food favourites

The 10 foods that Brits think could disappear from our plates within 100 years

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are on the lookout for their forever homes

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Along with the release of this new chocolate bar, Cadbury has also launched a new flavour of its Mini Eggs.

Cadbury releases new chocolate bar that is a twist on already fan-favourite treat

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Loved - Louie, 30, who went missing from Maidenhead last Friday

Tributes paid to 'lovely guy' after man's body discovered in Essex marina

'Lucrative' plan to fine drivers stopping in yellow box junction linked to M25

'Lucrative' plan to fine drivers stopping in yellow box junction linked to M25

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Drivers caught speeding outside Basildon primary school questioned by pupils

Drivers caught speeding outside Basildon primary school questioned by pupils

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Inquest – area coroner for Essex Michelle Brown opened the inquest on Friday into the death of Rosemary Carrington

Cause of death for Westcliff woman who fell at home confirmed in inquest

Scam warning issued over fake tickets being sold to Taylor Swift fans in Essex

Scam warning issued over fake tickets being sold to Taylor Swift fans in Essex

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Update - Police thank public as missing Clacton woman is found

Updated Essex Police issue thanks as missing Clacton woman found

Scene - Tollesbury Marina

Search for missing man stood down after body found in Essex marina

Scene - Queen Mary Avenue

Investigation launched after 'unexpected' death on sleepy Essex street

Dozens of tenants moved out of damp and mouldy south Essex tower blocks

Dozens of tenants moved out of damp and mouldy south Essex tower blocks

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Final member of people-smuggling gang linked to Essex lorry deaths is jailed

Final member of people-smuggling gang linked to Essex lorry deaths is jailed

Seized - Police seized almost 1000 cannabis plants

Cannabis farm worth £320k uncovered in Shoebury raid as 1,000 plants seized

Police attempt to stop Christmas carol concert in south Essex is thrown out

Police attempt to stop Christmas carol concert in south Essex is thrown out

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CCTV - Police have released these images of Andrew Smith

New CCTV images in urgent search for south Essex man missing for over a week

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MAPPED: The south Essex dentists accepting new NHS patients amid 'dental desert'

MAPPED: The south Essex dentists accepting new NHS patients amid 'dental desert'

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Singer - Paul Weller

Singer Paul Weller is set to play at the Cliffs next year

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Tragic - Thomas Warren, 27, had been known to be active and a good swimmer

Diver, 27, died after he 'misjudged depth of water' in Leigh beach 'accident'

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Crash: the incident occurred in the area of West Thurrock Way

Dangerous driver, 25, admits hit and run at south Essex car cruise event

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Event - Starbucks recruitment drive for new St Hilary's retail park, Basildon, store

New Basildon Starbucks hiring with recruitment event today - here's how to apply

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Sport

Injured - Collin Andeng Ndi, Oli Coker and Wes Fonguck

All the team news ahead of Blues' clash with Wealdstone

Upbeat - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Maher targets more 'minor miracles' with Blues

In talks - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Blues boss Maher provides update on contract talks

Busy weekend - for our local non-league sides

A look at this weekend's non-league action

Back at Roots Hall - Charlie Barker (second from right) and his family

Charlie Barker to rekindle memories of his uncle Chris at Roots Hall

Doing well - Southend United youngster Oscar Jones (left) is the nephew of legendary former swimmer Mark Foster (right)

Blues youngster helped by famous sporting uncle

In charge - former Southend United striker Barry Corr

Popular former Blues striker named caretaker boss at Cambridge

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National Sport

Tiger Woods during the first round of the Hero World Challenge (Fernando Llano/AP)

Tiger Woods admits ‘I’m sore’ after making comeback at Hero World Challenge

Owen Farrell is taking a break from Test rugby to prioritise his mental health (David Davies/PA)

Shameful and not right – Saracens boss condemns Owen Farrell treatment

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to Brandin Cooks for a two-point conversion against the Seattle Seahawks (Roger Steinman/ AP)

Dak Prescott throws three touchdowns as Dallas Cowboys beat Seattle Seahawks

Johanna Konta retired from tennis in December 2021 (Zac Goodwin/PA)

On this day in 2021: Johanna Konta retires from tennis

Jurgen Klopp was delighted to take top spot with a game to spare (Peter Byrne/PA)

Jurgen Klopp satisfied as Liverpool secure top spot with a game to spare

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Blues

Injured - Collin Andeng Ndi, Oli Coker and Wes Fonguck

All the team news ahead of Blues' clash with Wealdstone

Upbeat - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Maher targets more 'minor miracles' with Blues

In talks - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Blues boss Maher provides update on contract talks

National News

Air strikes have resumed in Gaza (Adel Hana/AP)

Israeli jets hit Gaza targets after week-long truce expires

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall (Aaron Chown, PA)

Prince and Princess of Wales appear ‘relaxed’ at Royal Variety Performance

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Police attempt to put out flares that have been thrown towards them outside the stadium before the UEFA Europa Conference League Group E match at Villa Park, Birmingham (David Davies/PA)

Four police officers injured in ‘disgusting scenes’ at Aston Villa match

A helicopter carrying Israeli hostages released by Hamas lands at the Sheba Medical Centre in Ramat Gan, Israel (Leo Correa/ AP)

Israel resumes strikes in Gaza Strip as truce with Hamas expires

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the roof of the British Embassy in Dubai before attending the Cop28 summit (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

UK can ‘stand tall’ at Cop28 summit, Sunak says

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Mia Schem was released after 55 days in captivity in Gaza (AP)

Israeli military confirms release of six more hostages in Gaza Strip

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What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – December 1

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