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Homes evacuated after major gas leak

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Fancy being a cleaner for £45-an-hour? Spoiler... you have to do it naked

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Knife gang chased man into popular town centre nightclub

32 drivers fined for parking in spaces reserved for Jamie Oliver’s and crew

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Woman kicked in daylight brawl near tower block

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WATCH: Shocking footage released to warn drivers of level crossings

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Pub chain Wetherspoons is cutting prices by 7.5% today

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MP joins fight to stop developers

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Southend venues come together to host town's first Cocktail Week

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Young cadets start their journey at 'passing out' ceremony

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Plan to turn landmark Leigh pub into a hotel comes under fire

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Multi-millionaire Glenn Tamplin puts 6-bed mansion up for sale for £10m

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Towie star in the dock over alleged diamond scam

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Car crashes into sign post at dodgy junction in Southend

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CCTV to stop flytipping is set to be discussed

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New Billericay pool plan could be ditched in favour of extension

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Fewer teens falling pregnant across Southend... but still more than UK average

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Public to be asked for ideas on Pitsea swimming pool location

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Pictures show huge 250-plant cannabis farm found in warehouse

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Masked robbers with a gun steal hundreds of pounds from burger van

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Private security and guard dogs drafted in to protect 18th century home

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This is what's on offer in the Aldi and Lidl 'Aisle of Dreams' this week

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Lifesaving anti-overdose kits are reducing drug-related deaths in Southend

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It's now easier for drivers to see if there are spaces at train station car parks

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Shop worker threatened with knife during robbery

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Why this school will spearhead compulsory first aid training

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Police confirm MP 'is not a police officer' after he is spotted wearing uniform in pub

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Two arrested after police dog finds 'gun' in undergrowth

Nurse was a ‘risk to patients’ as he could not speak English

Mums’ fears about primary school bee swarms

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Hundreds of signed LPs sold for a whopping £50k at auction

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Woman stole £150 in cash from elderly shopper

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Burger King removing plastic toys from children’s meals in UK

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Tamplin steps down as Billericay owner

Burger van workers robbed at gun point by masked gang

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Gemma Collins' ex-boyfriend admits forcing woman to visit him in prison

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Man wanted after boy, 15, sexually assaulted on train

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This ‘gun’ was found hidden in bag on Canvey

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Police officers set to take on mountain trek challenge for charity

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Man wanted after theft of watches worth £13,000

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Dwayne Forrester murder probe to feature on BBC One's Crimewatch Roadshow tomorrow

Cop is a ‘hero’ after making children’s day

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Plans to plant 1,000 trees in Southend

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Police chase ended in crash: man due in court

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Cops seize large stash of cannabis found in warehouse in Basildon

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Calls to halt plans to build on land near Southend Airport rejected by council

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MP rubbishes report which condemns town's high street as 'one of the worst'

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Gin launched to honour woman who worked at Bletchley Park in Second World War

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£10,000 if you can help with murder probe

Essex and Suffolk Water warned over huge spike in complaints

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Serious concerns over ‘2-month wait for sex clinic appointment’

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Man to appear in court charged with 2017 murder

Birthday celebrations lead to fire breaking out in home

Basildon Pride is set to become a charity

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Heart operations halted as faulty equipment found

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Teen attacked by gang with bottles

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Mum’s fury at £100 parking fine for... ‘45-HOUR’ shop!

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Instagram announces new restrictions on diet and cosmetic surgery content

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17-year-old battered by teen gang in Eastwood left with head injuries

Woman arrested after car crashes into tree

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Inquests open into deaths of three people linked to drug death probe

Sister of a backpacker who was murdered five years ago has died

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Twins given 10% chance of life beat all the odds.. and then became Instagram stars!

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Deal lined up for council to get into bed with Blues on Roots Hall housing plan

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Council pledges to make Southend carbon neutral within 11 years

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Call to add 110 parking spaces to multi-million pound development is REJECTED

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Traders react to plans for SEVEN fireworks nights in lead up to Christmas

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'We want to answer KFC's £20k call to find sites for new Essex restaurants!'

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Traders condemn report claiming Rayleigh High Street is 'one of the worst in the country'

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Man due in court as police dog is called into action after knife point robberies

The Prodigy pay tribute to Keith Flint on what would have been landmark birthday

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LIVE: Inquest opens into death of mum-to-be who died in tower block blaze

Man arrested in Basildon for intent to supply Class A drugs

Man facing murder charge after boy, 15, died from brain injury suffered as a baby

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Teen to defy mystery illness as she takes on 22-mile swim challenge

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'Bedsit plans will create additional anti-social behaviour'

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Charity golf day raises £23k for ‘our Dave’

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£20,000 boost helps pay for new nursery

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Army and Navy flyover will never reopen

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'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

Thugs in balaclavas target two people in late-night attack

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All the Blues news

Blues star Humphrys in the 'form of his life' heading into Dons clash

Stats show two Blues fans were arrested last season

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Blues striker Cox demands immediate improvements

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Sport

Tamplin: Potential takeover of Billericay likely to fall through

Hullbridge suffer blow as Walther takes over at Manor

Deputy chief constable calls on lower league clubs to increase spend on matchday policing

Bentley challenges his Canvey players to show character

Akindayini is tipped to flourish by Wakering boss Steve

Fan in the stand: 'It's eight months today since Blues last kept a clean sheet'

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Basildon boss Sussex: Lack of discipline due to frustration

Tamplin steps down as Billericay owner

Stability of Billericay is club's 'primary concern' after Tamplin's exit

Blues chairman drawing up manager shortlist and Celtic legend Larsson won't be on it

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Blues fans have their say on Shrews defeat

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Blues' youngsters beat MK Dons in EFL Youth Alliance Cup

Scopes calls on Concord to be more disciplined after bans

Bowers boss Small: Lee can play at a higher level

Blues chief Waddock frustrated by defending in defeat at Shrews

Match report: Shrewsbury Town 4, Southend United 3

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Blog: Blues lose 4-3 at Shrewsbury

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National sport

Thomson admits even Vendee victory may not satisfy his desire for success

Match-winner Greenwood showed glimpses of what he can become – Solskjaer

Rangers win a fitting send off for Fernando Ricksen – Gerrard

Wolves beaten at home by Braga

Nuno wants ‘immediate reaction’ from underperforming Wolves

Silva confident City can cope with depleted defence

Greenwood’s first goal gives Manchester United winning Europa League start

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Blues

Team news: Two changes for Blues against Shrewsbury

Hutchinson: Blues are on the up ahead of Shrewsbury clash

Blues bidding to stop defensive woes

Stats pack: Shrewsbury v Southend United

The view from the other side: Shrewsbury Town

Parkinson praises Waddock's impact on Blues

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Waddock to remain in charge of Blues for Shrewsbury clash

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National news

Brexit Secretary to meet EU negotiator after Juncker says ‘we can have a deal’

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Climate strikes expected to be largest environmental protest in history

Poll suggests two-thirds of people think dementia is normal part of ageing

Age of self-regulation in tech is over, Microsoft president says

We can have a Brexit deal, Jean-Claude Juncker insists

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Antidepressant reduces anxiety rather than depression, study finds

Dave thanks mother and brother for Mercury Prize win

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