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Seven Hotel assault appeal

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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Firm to fly the flag of equality to mark LGBTQ+ history month

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Grieving mum: 'I want to let parents who've lost a child know they're not alone'

Victim of brutal attack is praised by judge for bravery throughout case

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Lorry crash leaves THREE lanes blocked on A130

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Schoolboy viciously beaten by gang with metal pole outside primary school

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Rayleigh headteacher resigning to focus on his family due to illness

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Council found to have breached health and safety law 'deeply regrets' wall fall

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Helpline launches for hate crime victims

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Robber steals thousands in violent daylight robbery

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Stranger who stabbed door-to-door canvasser 11 times 'just had urge to kill'

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Hoax 999 call made about person being hit by a train

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All the Blues news

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

Kiernan back in business for Blues

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

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Sport

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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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

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National sport

Djokovic thankful for recognition of recovery slog with Laureus gong

Maurizio Sarri not concerned as Chelsea fans turn against manager

Wenger raises questions over Ozil effort level

Fabio Capello: Wayne Rooney had lost his edge in second Everton spell

Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City must win Champions League to join European elite

Jurgen Klopp: Facing Bayern is nothing personal

Liverpool were interested in signing Sancho, admits Klopp

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Blues

Blues midfielder Klass is hungry for more

Blues boss Powell: The pressure might be more on Portsmouth

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Blues 'unlikely' to bring in striker

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White ruled out of Blues' clash with Portsmouth

Blues' fans have their say on defeat at Doncaster

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Blues defender Hart: Portsmouth clash is massive for us

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Blues boss Powell: I'm quietly pleased it was only 3-0 at Doncaster

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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

Trump pleads with Venezuela’s military to back Guaido

US states sue Trump over emergency wall declaration

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

Climate scientist who brought ‘global warming’ term into common use dies

What the papers say – February 19

Barclay to brief Cabinet on latest Brexit negotiations

Maajid Nawaz injured in ‘racially motivated’ assault

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