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Moo Moo Clubrooms' Fever section where the booths are that the victim was in

Alleged spiking in club lands mum in A&E

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Fire breaks out in office block basement

Three vehicle crash blocks A127 in Basildon

These are the Essex visitor centres and parks where you can fill up your water bottle for free

30,000 furious residents sign petitions against library closures

Labrador cross Clover looking for home after 1,000 days in kennels

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Magistrate rapped for criticism of defendant on social media

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Driver who smashed his car into parked Ford then failed drug test will appear in court

Fury as children's park in Benfleet becomes haven for druggies

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Police called to deal with drugs at school

’Police cuts help knife and drug gangs flourish’

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This man wanted after woman's jaw broken outside Seven Hotel, Southend

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Primark to move to old BHS store in Southend High Street

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Man was murdered over limited edition Beatrix Potter 50ps, court hears

Asylum seekers in Southend at risk of deportation

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Audio: Police called after this nasty clash between political rivals

Tributes to tragic dad, 33, who died after wedding party

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New B&M store for Canvey

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'Drug driver boyfriend left me with two broken legs'

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This company is trialling a 6.5 hour day to see if it improves wellbeing

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Man arrested after boiling water attack was in UK illegally

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'Help! Armed neighbour's threats are being ignored!'

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Southend and Grays to benefit from £7 million investment to support town centres

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Road closed for longer as foot bridge removal works overrun

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Police chase ends in crash in Southend

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Southend Council pays 16 bosses an average of £100k per year

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Man who stripped off onboard train in front of shocked onlookers is charged

£1.7 million investment to relocate GP surgery from temporary cabins

Labour MPs resign to create Independent Group in House of Commons

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'Young people cannot be protected from drugs gangs'

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Mentoring project for children up for national award

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Church chairs for cardio... and pews for push ups!

Two men convicted for stealing thousands of free newspapers in landmark ruling

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25 year old Leigh cafe transformed into modern community space

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Pilot project in Southend helps dementia patients visit the dentists stress-free

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Memorial choir concert for Southend singing teacher Clara Roberts

Thugs target police car and smash back window

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Planters and benches installed to make Southend's gateway 'more attractive'

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Residents told to expect years of council tax rises

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Hospitals miss cancer targets every month for four years

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Two men and woman in custody after robbery and burglary incidents

Heavy traffic on A127 after two car crash

Naked man removed from train by police

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Missing teenager found thanks to social media search appeal

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The 50-year story of Hadleigh's popular family firm

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Ex-music venue which became drug farm to be transformed into a housing estate

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LETTER: More police = less crime. It's that simple

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Popular Southend Festival to return after last year's success

Basildon play centre raises hundreds of pounds for vital hospice

Questions asked over Essex bosses' £8k payment to ex-chairman Bass

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Vintage photos show when 'Eric' the whale visited Southend as Easter 'entertainment'

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Katy's column: How is a mummy breastfeeding in a café STILL taboo?

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'Priceless' Saxon King remains to go on display at Southend Central Museum

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How Government changes left Thyroid patient without vital medication

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Judge swaps the courtroom for publishing as he pens first novel

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The rules you need to know about parking in a child and baby space

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10 tips for the tricky talks with your children

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Road cleared and one reported after car leaves road on A127

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Beautiful tributes sent from New Zealand to Grace Millane's family

Man wanted in connection to child abuse probe

Watch: Labour leader: 'Cross-dressing mayor not a role model for crime-fighting'

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Driver reported after flipped lorry left people trapped for seven hours on A130

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Oktoberfest is coming back to Southend... but for one day only

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Police need to trace vital witness in Paul Wallington murder probe

Gavin Callaghan apologises for cross-dresser remarks at council meeting

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Residents reminded to allow extra travel time as major A13 roadworks due to start

Man wanted by police as pair steal hundreds of pounds from 97-year-old woman

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Housing bosses pledge fire-safety overhaul for Southend tower blocks

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'Planned operation' at Leigh dealership was 'show of strength after numerous complaints'

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Tennis star Kyla, 10, is on the road to Wimbledon after national tour successes

ITV crews to to descend on Billericay Town today for documentary

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School kids campaign after Tories reject £500,000 library investment

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All the Blues news

Blues hero Adam to run London Marathon

Shrimpers' youth team fight back to beat Cherries

Kelman scores twice as Blues’ youngsters win 3-2 at MK Dons

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Sport

Rochford move step nearer title with win against rivals Colchester

Depleted Westcliff win at Brentwood to continue title push

Southend bounce back with victory

Kiernan back in business for Blues

The final say: Cox shines as Blues fight back from shocking start against Portsmouth

Harvey to leave EFL chief executive role at the end of the season

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Bingham left ‘gutted’ after losing in Welsh Open final

Blues' hat-trick hero Cox: Point against Portsmouth matters more than my goals

Snooker star Bingham reaches Welsh Open final

Blues fans have their say on draw with Portsmouth

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Portsmouth boss Kenny left frustrated by Blues' fightback

Blues boss Powell: Point against Portsmouth is 'huge' for us

Match report: Southend United 3, Portsmouth 3

Blog: Cox hat-trick sees Blues make it 3-3 after being 3-0 down to Portsmouth

Team news: Two changes for Blues against Portsmouth

Two more injury setbacks for Blues against Portsmouth

Kiernan set for Blues comeback

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National sport

Paul Pogba desperate to make amends for lack of United trophies last season

Azpilicueta hopes to lift the Chelsea mood with three season-defining matches

Talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Man City

Sarri clinging to positives after Chelsea fans turn air blue in anger

Djokovic thankful for recognition of recovery slog with Laureus gong

Maurizio Sarri not concerned as Chelsea fans turn against manager

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Blues

Blues boss Powell: We have everything to gain against Portsmouth

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Blues striker Kelman wins League One goal of the month award

Dieng wants TV success for Shrimpers

Head-to-head: Southend United v Portsmouth

The view from the other side: Portsmouth

Blues midfielder Klass is hungry for more

Blues boss Powell: The pressure might be more on Portsmouth

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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

Honda to close Swindon car factory with 3,500 job losses

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Barclay to brief Cabinet on latest Brexit negotiations

11 arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing in central London

HSBC profit jumps but falls short of expectations

People rescued after getting stuck on SeaWorld ride

Honda urged to rethink Swindon plant closure with 3,500 jobs under threat

Search for missing British tourist in Australia after belongings found on beach

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