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Thugs in balaclavas target two people in late-night attack

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Army and Navy flyover will never reopen

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1 in 5 new doctors at Basildon Hospital recruited from 'banned' countries

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Dame Helen to read bedtime story in Trafalgar Square in bid to cut homelessness

'I am scared for my family' - neighbours react as man is threatened with gun in 'nice little street'

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1 in 3 new doctors at Southend Hospital are hired from ‘banned’ list of countries

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Tragedy as biker dies 12 days after crash on A130

New figures show the stark reality of south Essex housing crisis

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Two-car smash on Canvey near Harvest Road

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Head: Cash boost is welcomed... but it WON'T mean more resources for pupils

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Revealed: 1 in 3 cancer victims in repeat GP visits

Man arrested after reports shop worker threatened at knife point

Motorcyclist dies after crash on busy commuter route

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Brave mum: 'How life was turned upside down after my Matthew killed himself'

IN PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for colourful Basildon Pride celebrations

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Rachel Riley backs campaign to stamp out online trolls... by keeping quiet

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Pair escape burning home... before heroically rescuing woman from top floor

Masked gang of thugs target man in late night robbery

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Three men arrested as man is 'threatened with gun'

VIDEO: Pair of critically endangered leopard cubs are born at Colchester Zoo

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Miracle little boy who doctors said would die a day after birth starts school

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REVEALED: The 19 Southend schools in line for massive cash boosts

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Chip shop on Southend's Pier in line for national award... just months after opening!

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Watch: Moment man vaulted over station wall in failed bid to flee police

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D-Day for Fossetts Farm as crunch meeting 'will determine club's fate'

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Travellers move to new field after pitching up unlawfully for ten days

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Flasher exposed himself to woman at high street bus stop

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Driver reported for careless driving after crashing into police car

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Woman denies holding a hammer during petrol attack on cops

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Masked raiders armed with batons and machetes steal cash in burglary

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KFC plans to open new outlets in Essex - full list revealed

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Reader letter: Kent has room for homes...why build in Essex?

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Snickers chocolate bar to become Marathon again

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Missing 15-year-old from Hullbridge is found

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Two men escape burning home and then rescue a woman on the top floor

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We asked readers for their views on the Brexit debate and here's what they said

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All the roadworks around the M25 for next week

850 enquiries for 200 new jobs on offer at Southend Airport

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Tens of thousands miss out on vital health checks in Southend

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READER'S LETTER

Reader letter: Thank goodness! My grandson's school has banned mobile phones

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The seven medical conditions you MUST tell the DVLA about

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These Southend roads are getting brighter street lights this autumn

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Reader's letter: Please, sort out dreadful Hullbridge roadworks

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They’re back! Free seafront firework displays return to Southend on Saturdays

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Tonight's winning Lotto numbers...jackpot is £7.2m

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Rare pair of Giant Schnauzers need a new home

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Pedestrian suffers serious leg injury in hit and run

Woman must pay £560... for illegally dumping her sofa outside her house

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Letter

Sky Sports Super Six big win means all that time wasn't wasted after all!

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How Basildon Council is looking to stop London councils sending homeless to town

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Our NHS is amazing...so vote here for YOUR Southend Hospital superstar

Missing Thurrock man found

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Cancer fighter Toby, 6, is now out to help others

IN PICTURES: Big hair on the catwalk... 1980s south Essex fashion shows remembered

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Eat seasonal! How veg box deliveries are on the up in Essex

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Teens robbed by knife-wielding gang in park

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Teen suffers stab wounds during street brawl

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Watch as mum narrowly misses careless teen cyclists

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The 11 Essex restaurants which made the Good Food Guide

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Revealed: how many learners pass their driving test first time in Southend

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Seven cars destroyed in blaze at Lakeside shopping centre

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Decision expected imminently on Army and Navy flyover, MP insists

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Hunt for 'boys' who escaped on moped after nail bar raid

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Plans to demolish empty Co-op and build 3-storey block of flats

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Traders' bid for town centre radio network to fight back against yobs' behaviour

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Basildon school celebrates outstanding rating from Ofsted

Striking murals give dementia patients a view of Southend in days gone by

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Disabled 11-year-old 'stranded' after school transport debacle

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Plans to plant 1,000 trees in Southend will cost more than £300k

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Bid to build 158 flats on derelict site is BLOCKED

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Crucial council meeting next week will 'decide Southend United's future'

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It's Friday 13th and tonight you can see the Harvest Moon

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Friday's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers

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Thomas Cook fears going bust as travel firm may 'run out of money'

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‘Epilepsy has impacted my life, now I want to help others’

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Uber to be told: 'Get a proper licence or get out of our town!'

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Paralysed man tells of 5-year fight for better access to his car from home

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Flytippers are repeatedly 'getting away' with dumping rubbish in Basildon estate

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Southend pupils in need for health advice can now text school nurse anonymously

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400-year-old pub up for sale for £200k... but people are divided over what it should be

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Electric cars and more trees are needed to make Southend carbon neutral by 2030

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Car and police vehicle crash in busy road

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Car fire at Lakeside with large plumes of smoke billowing above shopping centre

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All the Blues news

Parkinson praises Waddock's impact on Blues

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Waddock to remain in charge of Blues for Shrewsbury clash

Waddock hoping Ralph will be fit for Blues' trip to Shrewsbury

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Sport

Wheeler sacked and replaced as Billericay boss by O'Hara

The final say: A step in the right direction for Blues

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Freddy bags brace as Shrimpers see off Barnet in fine style

Rochford complete half century of wins

Westcliff suffer big away loss at Bury St Edmunds

Two wins out of two for Southend Saxons

Woodham start term with victory

Blues hero Stephen so focused he forgets his birthday!

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Humphrys is on a high for Blues

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Harry’s future as Billericay’s boss in doubt

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Rugby round up: Rochford make it 50 wins in a row, Southend triumph at Brentwood

Shrimpers fans have their say on home draw with Fleetwood

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Fleetwood boss Barton: Southend celebrated like they had won a cup tie

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Emily and Dave impress in Rayleigh’s tennis final day

Scopes left to rue early goals in Concord loss

Waddock happy to start Blues caretaker spell with point against Fleetwood

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Match report: Southend United 3, Fleetwood Town 3

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National sport

Wisemantel wary of Tonga’s pride ahead of World Cup opener

Vaughan feels Broad and Anderson should not play together for England again

Football rumours from the media

Young Blues raring to go in Champions League, says Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa

What the numbers tell us about David De Gea’s importance to Manchester United

Odell Beckham Jr’s Cleveland Browns trounce New York Jets 23-3

Liverpool’s Klopp wary of ‘stubborn’ Napoli side ahead of Champions League encounter

Read more National sport

Read more National sport

Blues

Blog: Humphrys bags late equaliser as Blues draw 3-3 with Fleetwood

Team news: Waddock makes six changes for Blues against Fleetwood

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Blues chairman Ron will not rush managerial appointment

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Shrimpers legend Freddy: Blues have to pick Adam and Tilly for top job

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Blues' caretaker boss Waddock excited for Fleetwood challenge

Stats pack: Southend United v Fleetwood Town

The view from the other side: Fleetwood Town

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National news

Patient care suffering ‘due to lack of nurses’

Saudis invite global experts to investigate oil installation attacks

Key players involved in Supreme Court prorogation case

Boris Johnson’s ‘ambush’ in Luxembourg makes headlines

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Live like a lord as Downton Abbey stately home joins Airbnb

In Pictures: Stunning sea views win photography awards

David Cameron says Nicolas Sarkozy helped him see dying father for last time

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