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Girl gang of crooks steal hundreds of pounds from mum in Costa

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Drink driver caught five times over the limit while already banned is jailed

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WATCH: Adorable Amur tiger cubs born at Colchester Zoo

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Sledgehammer thugs threaten pregnant woman and partner in doorstep attack

Large blade discovered in alleyway

Car ends up in flyover ditch in early hours crash

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Dad won't spare anyone's blushes as he talks about intimate affects of cancer

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OAP’s 18-month fight after workers drop scaffolding pole through garage roof

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Man behind £150m seafront overhaul speaks out after pub arson

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Paramedics slam ‘selfish’ driver who parked 1ft behind an emergency ambulance

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Love Island star Elma Pazar spotted at Southend Airport

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Work under way on £30m town centre college which will 'transform' learning in Basildon

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Drivers stopping in airport roads could be given £100 fine

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Weather warning to clear leaving unbroken sunshine over scorching weekend

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Drug den is closed in controversial Quantock tower block in Southend

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New plan could see pop-up comedy and art fill our empty shops in Southend High Street

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Woman arrested following incident on plane near Stansted Airport released on bail

Garage fire after overload of electrical cabling overheats

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Campaign to save artefacts from 350-year-old Southend Pier shipwreck

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Hero Connor's cancer fight to feature on TV with Paul O’Grady

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Demolition of eyesore building is held up by ‘vital’ bat survey

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Drug users evicted from empty town centre business

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‘Doctors saved me from tumour in just 12 hours’

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Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Essex

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Teenager with 'flagrant disregard for safety of others' led police on 14 mile chase down the A12

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Do YOU have what it takes to star in game shows alongside Alan Carr?

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Toddler rescued from hot car after being left alone for more than an hour in scorching heat

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Aldi to trial removing plastic from fresh vegetables in Essex

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Here is when and where the A12 will be shut overnight for six weeks

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Beware of the hedgehog! New road sign to warn drivers of small animals

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Troops and veterans can get a FREE Toby Carvery this Armed Forces Day

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How to get the job of a lifetime for your pooch (and a free holiday)

Woman arrested after fighter jets escort plane back to airport

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Talented students put artwork of iconic Southend landmarks on display at station

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Headstone for forgotten hero to be unveiled following fundraising campaign

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School lunches through the decades and the shocking 'health' change from the 70's to now

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Mayor pairs up with foundation set up after murder of MP Jo Cox

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Class emptied as bad gas smell saga continues on Canvey

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£450k boost means new hospice takes a leap forward

Children’s hospice reopens after £100k charity facelift

Why this bus stop mural could be worth £4 million

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In pictures: Remembering when we welcomed soldiers home

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Memorial to Windrush generation as mayor announces legal advice funding

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Fire started at derelict Southend seafront pub set for demolition

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Tory leadership chaos as police visit Johnson’s home after neighbour reports row

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Tonight's £10.6m Lotto draw results

Loud "explosion" heard across Essex confirmed as a sonic boom

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Essex households urged to be vigilant when making home improvements

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More than £10,000 worth of tools stolen from van parked at Ikea

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Three brothers jailed for crime spree which involved more than 200 offences

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Essex Lottery urging people to buy tickets for shot at £25,000

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Gang threaten teens with knives during High Street robbery

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Pub has licence suspended after men charged with drug offences

Why Southend’s Cliff Lift was way ahead of its time

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'It was hard talking but it was good' - brave rape victim on how service saved his life

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Holidaymakers heading to Greece warned of mosquitoes carrying virus

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Southend Armed Forces Day 'to be bigger and better than ever’

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The lesser-known Essex link to moon landings as world prepares to mark 50 years

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The 12 driving offences which will land you with penalty points on your licence

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Teacher is recognised by UN for excellence is his field

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‘We want to be more than a soup kitchen... we want to help these people live'

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Happy (Mon)days! Dance act back on the road... and they'll be in Southend

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The six events not to be missed at this year's Leigh Folk Festival

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GPs to be consulted on opposition to law on assisted dying

Donald Trump issues denial after facing new sexual assault allegation

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Vicious thug jailed for campaign of violence including CS spray attack and glassing a doorman

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Drug den shut down in Quantock tower block in Southend

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Fury as school boys banned from prom for ‘sexy’ dance

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Southend hit by 26 London drug gangs

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Mum's petition to get school boys to prom after ban

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After-Prom fun at two schools is now cancelled

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‘We risked our lives to stop this van thief!’ - says delivery drivers

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Neighbours hoping to scupper popular pub's bid for late night garden music

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Pair convicted for hiding criminal after he escaped Chelmsford Prison

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Health bosses slammed for ‘ignoring democracy’ and moving on with shake-up

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Tens of thousands of people expected at Essex house festival tomorrow

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TOWIE favourite to appear on hit TV show.... TONIGHT

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New Southend Pier entrance open to visitors after £480K revamp

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Drink driver caught five times over the limit ... despite already being banned until 2024

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Six fire crews rush to hospital chemical spill

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Car overturned blocking road outside of busy train station

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£200K cash approved for seafront overhaul

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Jonathan’s in final of Downs’ syndrome photo competition

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Southend Manor under new ownership as Omango completes takeover

Flyers Southend founder Keith celebrates after reaching milestone

Reductions on wage bill please Billericay boss Wheeler

Former Shrimper Harris backs Concord boss Scopes

Butterworth pleased with Wakering's schedule ahead of upcoming season

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Blues' Bishop honoured to represent his country

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Keen resigns as Blues' assistant manager

Goodship's hunger convinced Blues boss Bond to sign striker

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Bond makes first signing as Blues boss

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