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Closed - Southchurch road in Southend has been closed and cordoned off, following reports of a 'brutal assault' early hours of this morning

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Cordon in place after reports of 'brutal assault involving ten people' in Southend

Brave - Aiden Waller shares his story

Brave - Aiden Waller shares his story

Mum of south Essex boy battling cancer urges families to be aware of warning signs

Incident - A man has been arrested in connection to an overnight disturbance that took place on Southchurch road, Southend last night

Incident - A man has been arrested in connection to an overnight disturbance that took place on Southchurch road, Southend last night

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Police arrest man in connection to overnight incident in Southend

Cafes - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Magic Mushroom and Perrywood

Cafes - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Magic Mushroom and Perrywood

Unique Leigh cafe among 10 of the best spots for afternoon tea in Essex

IndiRock is the city's premier bouldering gym

IndiRock is the city's premier bouldering gym

The best indoor attractions to visit in south Essex - for those rainy days

Tucking in - Our reporter prepares to get stuck in

Tucking in - Our reporter prepares to get stuck in

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We tried the new menu at historic south Essex pub after 'impressive' revamp

Southend and Leigh are awash with Sunday roasts

Southend and Leigh are awash with Sunday roasts

Our favourite Southend and Leigh spots for the perfect Sunday roast

News

Councillor Dave Blackwell hopes residents will engage with the consultation

Councillor Dave Blackwell hopes residents will engage with the consultation

Local government

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New market and shops top wish list for south Essex town's long-awaited regeneration

In memoriam: The death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week

In memoriam: The death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week

In memoriam: The death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week

Assault - A 37-year-old man has been charged with assault after a police officer was assaulted on Southend's high street last week.

Assault - A 37-year-old man has been charged with assault after a police officer was assaulted on Southend's high street last week.

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Local man charged with assaulting a police officer on Southend high street

Arrested - Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection to a stabbing incident that took place in Leigh-on-Sea yesterday afternoon.

Arrested - Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection to a stabbing incident that took place in Leigh-on-Sea yesterday afternoon.

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Police have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing in Leigh-on-Sea

Up for adoption - These five perfect pooches at Basildon's Dogs Trust rehoming centre are looking for their forever homes

Up for adoption - These five perfect pooches at Basildon's Dogs Trust rehoming centre are looking for their forever homes

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Basildon's Dogs Trust: Five precious dogs looking for a forever home this week

In the dock: south Essex motorists sentenced for driving offences

In the dock: south Essex motorists sentenced for driving offences

In the dock: 20 south Essex motorists sentenced for driving offences

Plans - 557 flats in Southend

Plans - 557 flats in Southend

Planning and development

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Design of Southend tower block 'will reduce need to travel' to tackle lack of parking

Royal Mail first-class stamps will increase in price again on Monday (October 7) by 30p from £1.35 to £1.65.

Royal Mail first-class stamps will increase in price again on Monday (October 7) by 30p from £1.35 to £1.65.

Martin Lewis urges people to 'stock up' on this £1.35 item before price increase

The Hardacres is adapted for Channel 5 from the book series by CL Skelton

The Hardacres is adapted for Channel 5 from the book series by CL Skelton

All to know on new Channel 5 period drama The Hardacres including cast list

The Week 3 elimination for the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing has drawn very few complaints

The Week 3 elimination for the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing has drawn very few complaints

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 Week 3 exit leaked as fans 'happy' with decision

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday October 5 2024

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday October 5 2024

National Lottery

Tonight’s £3.9m winning National Lottery numbers drawn - have you won?

Breaking news picture

Breaking news picture

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Breaking: Man suffers stab wounds after violent gang attack in Eastwood street

Winners - six Essex postcodes have won the share of a cash prize in September

Winners - six Essex postcodes have won the share of a cash prize in September

People's Postcode Lottery

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Here are the Essex winners of the People's Postcode Lottery draw in September

Jailed - Grays resident, Brett Baker has been jailed for 17 years following multiple sex offenses

Jailed - Grays resident, Brett Baker has been jailed for 17 years following multiple sex offenses

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Man jailed for 17 years following multiple sex offences in South Essex

Garden centres - With Christmas fast approaching, we have prepared a list of the five best garden centres for holiday shopping

Garden centres - With Christmas fast approaching, we have prepared a list of the five best garden centres for holiday shopping

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The five best garden centres in south Essex for Christmas shopping

Winners - six Essex postcodes have won the share of a cash prize in September

Winners - six Essex postcodes have won the share of a cash prize in September

People's Postcode Lottery

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Here are the Essex winners of the People's Postcode Lottery draw in September

Hadleigh Castle has been delighting visitors for centuries

Hadleigh Castle has been delighting visitors for centuries

Cultural attractions

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The best south Essex heritage sites to explore this weekend

Cliffs - Big shows and performances next month

Cliffs - Big shows and performances next month

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Listed: Big shows and performances heading to the Cliffs Pavilion next month

Like a painting - All Saints Church in Rettendon

Like a painting - All Saints Church in Rettendon

Four picturesque villages perfect for a weekend drive in and around south Essex

Several roads around Southend are set to shut for resurfacing

Several roads around Southend are set to shut for resurfacing

Local government

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Revealed: The 10 key roads set to shut as potholes are filled across Southend

Exciting - Events in Southend next weekend

Exciting - Events in Southend next weekend

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Listed: Five exciting events happening in Southend next weekend

Tragic - Police forced to euthanise pilot whale on Canvey Island

Tragic - Police forced to euthanise pilot whale on Canvey Island

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Community devastated as two whales die despite rescue mission in south Essex

The weekend weather forecast in Southend and Basildon

The weekend weather forecast in Southend and Basildon

Will it rain this weekend? Forecast for south Essex after 'wettest September'

The winners - Postcode Lottery wins in Essex

The winners - Postcode Lottery wins in Essex

People's Postcode Lottery

The Essex postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

Sport

Busy weekend - for our local sides

Southend United FC

Non league round-up: Wins for Basildon United, Bowers and Canvey Island

Disappointed - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Disappointed - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Southend United FC

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'There's a lack of fight' - Maher reacts to Blues' home defeat

Defeat - for Southend United at Roots Hall

Defeat - for Southend United at Roots Hall

Southend United FC

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Match report: Shrimpers suffer home defeat to Maidenhead

Beaten - Southend United lost at home to Maidenhead United

Beaten - Southend United lost at home to Maidenhead United

Southend United FC

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Matchday live: All the updates from the Shrimpers' clash with Maidenhead

Three changes - for Southend United

Three changes - for Southend United

Southend United FC

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Team news: Three changes for Shrimpers against Maidenhead

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National Sport

Brendon McCullum is expecting a tough time in Pakistan (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Brendon McCullum is expecting a tough time in Pakistan (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Brendon McCullum ready for tough test from Pakistan and ‘rocking hot’ conditions

Dani Carvajal suffered a serious knee injury against Villarreal (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Dani Carvajal suffered a serious knee injury against Villarreal (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Dani Carvajal vows to ‘come back like beast’ after suffering serious ACL injury

Jeremy Doku was on target as Manchester City claimed a hard-fought win against Fulham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jeremy Doku was on target as Manchester City claimed a hard-fought win against Fulham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Jeremy Doku insists Manchester City do not need to score more in Rodri’s absence

Chris Woakes has received the backing of his captain (John Walton/PA)

Chris Woakes has received the backing of his captain (John Walton/PA)

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Chris Woakes has still got hunger and desire – Ollie Pope backs bowler to shine

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has targeted Premier League glory this season (Adam Davy/PA)

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has targeted Premier League glory this season (Adam Davy/PA)

Virgil van Dijk wants Liverpool to ‘compete until the final day’ in title bid

Gary Lineker joked that he was hosting his final Match of the Day show amid speculation over his future with the BBC (Danny Lawson/PA)

Gary Lineker joked that he was hosting his final Match of the Day show amid speculation over his future with the BBC (Danny Lawson/PA)

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Gary Lineker pokes fun at Match of the Day exit rumours with opening joke

Pep Guardiola praised Mateo Kovacic after his double against Fulham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola praised Mateo Kovacic after his double against Fulham (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola pleased for ‘important’ Mateo Kovacic after brace against Fulham

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Blues

Busy weekend - for our local sides

Busy weekend - for our local sides

Southend United FC

Non league round-up: Wins for Basildon United, Bowers and Canvey Island

Disappointed - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Disappointed - Southend United boss Kevin Maher

Southend United FC

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'There's a lack of fight' - Maher reacts to Blues' home defeat

Defeat - for Southend United at Roots Hall

Defeat - for Southend United at Roots Hall

Southend United FC

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Match report: Shrimpers suffer home defeat to Maidenhead

National News

Bernard Cowan was one of the hundreds killed and kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 (PA)

Bernard Cowan was one of the hundreds killed and kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 (PA)

Sister of October 7 victim calls for everyone to be ‘safe in their homes’

A group of Muslim and Jewish women during a minute silence after lighting a candle an event at St Johns Church, central London, to remember those who have died or are displaced and missing since the October 7 attack. Hamas undertook an unprecedented

A group of Muslim and Jewish women during a minute silence after lighting a candle an event at St Johns Church, central London, to remember those who have died or are displaced and missing since the October 7 attack. Hamas undertook an unprecedented

Jewish and Muslim women share suffering and hope a year on from October 7

Ms Gray said she was looking forward to continuing to support the Prime Minister in her new role (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Ms Gray said she was looking forward to continuing to support the Prime Minister in her new role (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Sue Gray quits as Downing Street chief of staff citing ‘distraction’ fears

Sue Gray said she looks forward to continuing to support the Prime Minister in her new role (Liam McBurney/PA)

Sue Gray said she looks forward to continuing to support the Prime Minister in her new role (Liam McBurney/PA)

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Sue Gray quits as Downing Street chief of staff amid ‘distraction’ fears

Israel has intensified its bombardment of southern Beirut in its widening war on Iran-allied militant groups across the region (Hussein Malla/AP)

Israel has intensified its bombardment of southern Beirut in its widening war on Iran-allied militant groups across the region (Hussein Malla/AP)

Israeli strike on Gaza mosque kills 19 as bombardment of Beirut intensifies

A dog leaps in to the water during a swim at the Saltdean Lido in Saltdean, Brighton during a ‘Dogtember’ swimming event (Gareth Fuller/PA)

A dog leaps in to the water during a swim at the Saltdean Lido in Saltdean, Brighton during a ‘Dogtember’ swimming event (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Doggy-paddling pets and owners take over lido for fundraising swim

The new cardinals will get their red hats at a ceremony, known as a consistory, on December 8 (Andrew Medichini/AP)

The new cardinals will get their red hats at a ceremony, known as a consistory, on December 8 (Andrew Medichini/AP)

Pope names 21 new cardinals, cementing mark on prelates who will elect successor

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