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Ram-page - the goat had escaped from a neighbouring paddock.

'Escaped' goat on the loose forces Pitsea tip to close as site evacuated

Cousins arrested at gunpoint after travelling 150 miles from Basildon to buy bullets

Cousins arrested at gunpoint after travelling 150 miles from Basildon to buy bullets

Snow? - Forecast in south Essex

Will it snow in Southend and Basildon this week? Here’s what the Met Office say

Ill - Dean Penson

'We’re so worried': Plea for help to bring home Southend man stuck in Thai hospital

Sad - Andrew Shrader outside of the One Stop, in Billericay High Street

'Devastating': Post office at risk as High Street shop set to close

Upgrade - Southend mobile CCTV van

Live feed system upgrade to Southend CCTV van is a 'step in the right direction'

Coroner rules open conclusion as cause of Southend woman's sudden death is uncertain

Mystery surrounds sudden death of woman, 44, found by friend in Southend home

News

Investigation: police say they take incidents of this nature very seriously

Concerns raised after man is 'attacked and robbed at knifepoint' in Essex park

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Cancelled - Leigh Folk Festival 2024

Major Leigh event cancelled next year by organisers - here's why

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Cricketer's Pub - The pub will be re-opening in the new year according to owners

Beloved Westcliff pub The Cricketers to re-open -here's what bosses say

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Award: mid and South Essex care staff with their award

Health staff win award for work which has changed care for dementia patients

Law - Henry Drive in Leigh

Law around registering businesses changed as 82 companies set up in Leigh street

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Water - Marine Unit officers crackdown on anti-social behaviour

'Significant drop' in anti-social behaviour on the water in Southend

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Stalked - Steward followed the victim home and robbed them

Drug user who followed woman home in Rochford slammed for 'un-envious record'

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Two properties in Arterial Road, Leigh, could see their concrete driveway ripped up and restored to a grass verge.

Leigh driveway could be ripped up after grass verge concreted over without permission

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NatWest has launched a board game to help people recognise scams

NatWest launches board game at Basildon branch to educate people about scams

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Black ice can cause accidents if not avoided

All UK drivers warned about dangerous black ice covering our roads in weeks

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Stunning - Christmas decorations in Benfleet

In pictures: Stunning Christmas display with 50,000 lights unveiled in Benfleet

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Warning as coastguard could see more ‘ordnance’ incidents on Southend beaches

Warning as coastguard could see more ‘ordnance’ incidents on Southend beaches

The Range unveiling new 'flagship' store at ex-Debenhams in Essex high street

The Range unveiling new 'flagship' store at former Debenhams in Essex this week

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Appeal as missing teenage boy could be in south Essex - 45 miles from home

Appeal as missing teenage boy could be in south Essex - 45 miles from home

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easyJet planes on stand at Southend Airport spark calls for base to return

easyJet planes 'on stand' at Southend Airport spark calls for base to return

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Final member of people-smuggling gang linked to Essex lorry deaths found guilty

Final member of people-smuggling gang linked to Essex lorry deaths found guilty

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All you need to know as Basildon bin collection changes start this week

All you need to know as Basildon rubbish collection changes start this week

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CCTV - Images of two women who they believe may have information that could help with their investigation

CCTV images released in connection with assault on two girls at Benfleet station

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Lakeside issues statement on Christmas Wonderland incident as visitor in hospital

Lakeside issues statement on Christmas Wonderland incident as visitor in hospital

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Tesco is recalling Growers Harvest Garden Peas

Tesco 'do not eat' warning amid contamination fears of product

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Baby: the baby reindeer now at Maldon Zoo

In pictures: New baby reindeer arrive at zoo ahead of Christmas period

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Tragic - The deaths led to Ahmed Khelifi being jailed for more than two years after admitting drugs offences

'Tragic' two deaths in Basildon were caused by 'complications of mixed drugs'

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Changes - Several changes will be introduced as c2c launches contactless pay as you go

c2c announces ticket changes ahead of contactless 'tap and go' roll-out

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Exciting - comedy legend coming to the Cliffs next year

Comedy legend coming to Cliffs Pavilion in new stand-up tour next year

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Sport

Full of praise - Kevin Maher and Harry Cardwell are grateful for the support of the fans

Cardwell and Maher praise 'next level' Blues' support

Pleased - Southend United striker Harry Cardwell

Blues goalscorer Cardwell reacts to draw at Gateshead

Fighting hard - Southend United bagged a point at Gateshead

The final say: What keeps Blues ticking in the toughest of times

Derby win - for Bowers & Pitsea against Basildon United

Bowers & Pitsea striker Price targets play-offs after derby victory

Aiming for more - Canvey Island midfielder Jamie Salmon

Canvey Island looking for momentum after fine away win

Rearranged - Southend United's match at Eastleigh

Blues' match at Eastleigh rearranged for January

Man of the match - Southend United goalkeeper David Martin

Blues goalkeeper Martin earns praise from boss Maher

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National Sport

The ECB hopes more more opportunities will be created for people to get involved in the sport (Mike Egerton/PA)

ECB boss admits challenges remain for cricket after positive impact report

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem arriving at the British Grand Prix (Tim Goode/PA)

FIA chief denies sexism accusations and claims he faced ‘inhuman’ smear campaign

Manchester City have unveiled a new statue of former players Colin Bell, Francis Lee and Mike Summerbee outside the Etihad Stadium (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man City unveil statue of club greats Mike Summerbee, Colin Bell and Francis Lee

Nottingham Forest’s City Ground (Tim Goode/PA).

Forest investigating allegations of homophobic abuse by fans at Brighton game

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Arsenal’s Thomas Partey (John Walton/PA)

Football rumours: Juventus eyeing swoop for Thomas Partey

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Blues

Full of praise - Kevin Maher and Harry Cardwell are grateful for the support of the fans

Cardwell and Maher praise 'next level' Blues' support

Pleased - Southend United striker Harry Cardwell

Blues goalscorer Cardwell reacts to draw at Gateshead

Fighting hard - Southend United bagged a point at Gateshead

The final say: What keeps Blues ticking in the toughest of times

National News

The move comes after months of consultations (John Stillwell/PA)

City watchdog launches sustainable investment measures to tackle greenwashing

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak decided against meeting his Greek counterpart after he spoke publicly about wanting the return of the Elgin Marbles (Kin Cheung/PA)

Sunak missed Greece talks after Elgin Marbles ‘reassurances not adhered to’

Necrophiliac killer David Fuller was able to offend for 15 years without being suspected or caught due to ‘serious failings’ at the hospitals where he worked, an inquiry has found (Kent Police/PA)

Serious hospital failings found after case of necrophiliac killer David Fuller

Linda Bryant’s body was discovered lying in the gateway to a field near her home in Cornwall in October 1998 (Devon and Cornwall Police/PA)

25th anniversary appeal over Linda Bryant murder generates new inquiries

Ofsted inspectors are trained to manage inspections in a way that ‘reduces stress’ on schools, a director at the watchdog has told the inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry (PA)

Ruth Perry inquest: Ofsted inspectors trained to manage stress for schools

The first transatlantic flight by an airliner powered by pure sustainable aviation fuel (Saf) has taken off (Virgin Atlantic/PA)

‘Milestone’ transatlantic flight using greener fuel takes off from Heathrow

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Unions have revealed details of a plan aimed at safeguarding the future of the Port Talbot steel plant in South Wales without the loss of thousands of jobs (Ben Birchall/PA)

Unions reveal plan to safeguard Port Talbot steel plant and protect jobs

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