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Flooding hits block of flats in Thorpe Bay as six fire crews rush to scene

Flooding hits block of flats in Thorpe Bay as six fire crews rush to scene

'Dedicated' former Southend councillor may join race for Sir James' seat

'Dedicated' former Southend councillor may join race for Sir James' seat

Man left with 'serious injuries' after attack shuts off Southend city centre road

Man left with 'serious injuries' after attack shut off Southend city centre road

Firefighters rescue man from car trapped in ditch after south Essex crash

Firefighters rescue man from car trapped in ditch after south Essex crash

Princess Anne met with volunteers from the National Coastwatch.

IN PICTURES: Princess Anne arrives on Canvey for National Coastwatch tour

'Do not approach and call 999': Appeal to trace wanted man with Essex links

'Do not approach and call 999': Appeal to trace wanted man with Essex links

Fenchurch Street station and (inset) stock image of gin drink

Popular Leigh alcohol firm to unveil new pop-up shop at c2c station tomorrow

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Unexpected – police are continuing their enquiries into the incident, which took place early on Tuesday afternoon

Man's body pulled from Essex marina as 'unexpected' death sparks investigation

‘I did an I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! trial in London and was horrified’

‘I did an I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! trial in London and was horrified’

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Amazing - The Bagge's Christmas house display in Cadbury advert

'Dazzling' south Essex Christmas display takes centre stage in Cadbury advert

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Sentencing - Colchester Magistrates' Court

Essex Police traffic hearing sees motorists fined by magistrates

Vile - Gould sent images and messages on the Kik platform

Paedo who sent vile genital pictures to 'teen girls' in Benfleet is spared jail

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Long-awaited speed cameras on busy Southend road finally set to be approved

Long-awaited speed cameras on busy Southend road finally set to be approved

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Traffic building in busy Southend road after reports of crash

Traffic building in busy Southend road after reports of crash

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Cruel trolls brand Rayleigh mum a 'thug' for face tattoo honouring her daughter

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Warning - snow is expected in north Essex

Snow and ice expected in parts of Essex as forecasters issue 18-hour warning

Fresh appeal after man struck from behind in Southend city centre attack

Fresh appeal after man struck from behind in Southend city centre attack

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'Distinctive' horse tack and saddles worth four-figure sum seized at Southend home

'Distinctive' horse tack and saddles worth four-figure sum seized at Southend home

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The police cordon in Chichester Road yesterday evening

Large police cordon remains in Southend city centre after serious attack

Essex Police arrested seven people during an operation in Southend and Chelmsford on November 25.

Arrests made and cars seized in police crackdown on Southend's roads

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Wanted: footage of the man in Southern Drive in South Woodham Ferrers

VIDEO: Police search for man in connection with attempted Essex burglary

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Traffic - queues were building on the M11

Updated Rush hour chaos after three car crash on major Essex road near airport

Commendation - Maggie Harrison was honoured for her courage and bravery which saved a woman's life by Essex Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrison

'It was just instinct' - Mum saves young woman's life after seeing her on bridge

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Crash Site - Olivia Chesney was killed between Herschell Road and Highlands Boulevard in Leigh

Delivery driver hit and killed Leigh dog walker, 74, as she crossed the road

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Plans - The Dick Turpin Pub in Wickford

Bikers rejoice at 'glimmer of hope' after objection to demolition plans for A127 pub

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Plan - redevelopment of Foundry Business Park

Developer set to unveil big plans for long-standing south Essex industrial estate

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Vandalism - Woodside Cemetery, in Manor Road

Families 'angry' after 'mindless individuals' vandalise plaques at Benfleet cemetery

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Development - Basildon councillor Kerry Smith has spoken out against the plans

Plans for 4,000-homes 'garden village' on edge of Basildon set to be green-lit

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Concerned Brooke House residents could face a two-year wait before they need to temporarily relocate.

Residents face up to two-year wait as Basildon tower block branded ‘death trap’

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After forgetting to empty the bin, Murphy's owner came home to find that his dog had dragged all of the trash out.

WATCH: Guilty dog can’t look its owner in the eye after making a mess

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was “strongly advising” people against eating a chocolate bar called Cali-Gold

'Do not eat' warning issued over chocolate bar after reports of illnesses

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Sport

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

Late winner - for Southend United's Beau MacDonald

Blues fight back to secure exciting win against Maidenhead

Sacked - Mark Bonner has been dismissed by Cambridge United

Former Blues coach sacked by Cambridge United

On target - Conor Hubble celebrates scoring for Canvey island

Canvey, Billericay and White Ensign all bag victories

Fired up - Southend United wing-back Jack Bridge

Blues star Bridge aims to build on home run

International call-up - for Southend United's Aiden Shehu

Blues youngster earns international call-up

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National Sport

England head coach Steve Borthwick and Owen Farrell (Niall Carson/PA)

Steve Borthwick ‘fully behind’ Owen Farrell’s break from international rugby

Judd Trump was in commanding form once again at the Barbican in York (Mike Egerton/PA)

Judd Trump marches into UK Championship quarter-finals

Erik ten Hag endured another frustrating night in Istanbul (Nick Potts/PA)

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United ‘have to learn’ from Galatasaray draw

Mikel Arteta saw his side batter Lens (John Walton/PA)

A genuine dream – Mikel Arteta loved Arsenal’s rout of Lens in Champions League

Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Lens (John Walton/PA)

Arsenal through to last 16 as Manchester United squander lead again

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Blues

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

Late winner - for Southend United's Beau MacDonald

Blues fight back to secure exciting win against Maidenhead

National News

The King is set to provide an opening address to the talks as will Cop28 president Sultan Al-Jaber (Justin Tallis/PA)

Cop28 set to begin in Dubai

Handout photo issued by Suffield Ings Farm of snow in Suffield, Hackness in Scarborough. Large parts of Scotland, northern England and Ireland are being warned to brace themselves for snow and ice, with weather warnings issued as temperatures plummet.

Road users told to be wary of icy conditions as yellow weather warnings issued

UK Biobank has released the world’s largest set of whole genome sequencing data (Dave Guttridge/UK Biobank)

UK Biobank releases world’s largest set of whole genome sequencing data

Brazil saw deforestation levels skyrocket during Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency (Eraldo Peres/AP)

Government delays allowing commodities from deforestation to enter UK, says WWF

Thalassaemia impacts the production of haemoglobin in the blood (PA)

Adults with rare blood disorder to be offered stem cell transplants

Bill Nighy attending the Sometimes Always Never Premiere as part of the BFI London Film Festival at the BFI South Bank, London. The actor has joined a host of stars to sign an open letter to Rishi Sunak ahead of Cop28. (Matt Crossick/PA)

Bill Nighy among stars urging PM to commit climate funds to poorer countries

Tian Tian and Yang Guang have lived at Edinburgh Zoo since 2011 (PA)

Final chance to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo ahead of their return to China

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