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Witnesses describe 'horrid' crash which put woman in hospital with serious head injuries

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Deportation fears as Zimbabweans photgraphed and interviewed at police station

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Investigation launched as Sadlers Farm travellers site triples in size

Motorists miraculously avoid serious injuries in Benfleet crash

Huge food court coming to Lakeside in £72million leisure development

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WATCH: suspect allegedly steals chimney pot outside home in York Road

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Car crashes into newsagents in Benfleet

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Anti-extremism campaigner from Westcliff injured in 'racist attack'

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Here is how you can get your hands on free tickets to attractions across Essex

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Nightclub defends safety record despite multiple drink spiking reports

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£500k boost to help victims of domestic abuse

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Kitchen damaged after fire caused by towel on the oven in Southend

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The Range is told to move location over Queensway development plan

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‘Our high streets need more than just shops to survive’ - senior councillor

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Two men arrested in Southend robbery and kidnap probes

Here's what you had to say about Primark plan for old BHS store in Southend High Street

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Inquest to open into death of Geoffrey Hutton who murdered Tina Cantello

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A dog is on the loose on Canvey

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Childhood sweethearts celebrate golden anniversary with tour of Amazon in Tilbury

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Canvey man due in court charged with burglary

Man with connections to Essex wanted after failing to appear in court

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Police officer dismissed after altering witness statement

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Here is when you can catch a glimpse of the super snow moon tonight

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Murdered teen's family claim killer is 'taunting them online'

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Woman in hospital with head and hip injuries after crash on Canvey

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This Southend seafront attraction named as one of the best in the country

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Fire breaks out in office block basement

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A127 reopens after three vehicle crash blocks road in Basildon

30,000 furious residents sign petitions against library closures

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These are the Essex visitor centres and parks where you can fill up your water bottle for free

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Magistrate rapped for criticism of defendant on social media

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Labrador cross Clover looking for home after 1,000 days in kennels

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Driver who 'smashed his car into parked Ford then failed drug test' will appear in court

Alleged spiking in club lands mum in A&E

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Police called to deal with drugs at school

Nurse, teacher and Youth MP say police cuts help knife and drug gangs flourish

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Fury as children's park in Benfleet becomes haven for druggies

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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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Pilot project in Southend helps dementia patients visit the dentists stress-free

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25 year old Leigh cafe transformed into modern community space

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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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Updated

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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All the Blues news

Blues hero Adam Barrett to run London Marathon

Shrimpers' youth team fight back to beat Cherries

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

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Sport

Rochford move step nearer title with win against rivals Colchester

Depleted Westcliff win at Brentwood to continue title push

Southend bounce back with victory

Kiernan back in business for Blues

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

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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National sport

Klopp says Liverpool’s tie against Bayern not yet decided after 0-0 draw

Guardiola urges players to impose themselves on Schalke

AFC Fylde thrash Havant & Waterlooville

Liverpool draw a blank against Bayern Munich at Anfield

De Bruyne thinks opponents have wised up to Manchester City more this season

Lyon add to Barca’s frustration

Ben Youngs believes Jonny May is the ‘deadliest’ winger in world rugby

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Blues

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

Blues midfielder Klass is hungry for more

Blues boss Powell: The pressure might be more on Portsmouth

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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

Search for missing British tourist Hugo Palmer scaled back

Home Office to strip Shamima Begum of citizenship, family told

Sir Philip Green is under investigation amid US groping allegation, police say

Young Labour chairwoman ‘condemns’ Joan Ryan tweet sent from group’s account

Man launches conviction challenge over bulimic student’s slimming pills death

Australian police have hope of finding British tourist and friend alive

Theresa May heads to Brussels after key Brexiteers say they may back her deal

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