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The seven medical conditions you MUST tell the DVLA about or face a £1,000 fine

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Essex set for three month heatwave bringing 'hottest summer ever'

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Teen targeted by van thugs after telling them to 'learn to indicate' after near miss

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Hunt launched for antisocial bikers causing havoc on island

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The new law which could help keep Danielle’s killer being released NEXT YEAR

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‘Vile’ posters of hate are appearing in lampposts around Rayleigh

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Owner reveals dread as dangerous dog went for family pet

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'Something has to be done to save our Kursaal’

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Wimpy Southend is named the best in the country... again!

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New flights launch from Southend to Channel Islands ahead of summer rush

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Rainbow alliance set to launch bid to wrestle power from Southend Tories

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Everything we know about the dog attack that left a man 'covered in blood'

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Pervert jailed four years for having 25,000 child indecent images

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GALLERY: Hundreds unite for Southend Race for Life 2019

Road rage killer who stabbed man to death on M25 slip road could be released within months

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Parcel postboxes are being rolled out by Royal Mail - and they are coming to Essex

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Labour: ‘Uninspiring’ Southend plans will fail to win public trust

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17 species of bee extinct in the East of England, report finds

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REVEALED: The new 10-point plan to woo shoppers and tourists back to Southend

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Farage: 'South Essex has been let down by politics... my party gives them hope'

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Self-employed plumber put lives at risk with unregistered gas work

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Never say never! Southend seafront rock garden restored to its former glory

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Akita Cross seized by police after dog attack

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Police 'safely secure' dangerous dog on Canvey

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PICTURED: The 'dangerous' dog which mauled pet and left a man 'covered in blood'

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QEII bridge reopens and woman is brought to safety following concerns

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Wanted in connection with Benfleet burglary

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Hats off to you all! Hundreds take part in Southend Race for Life

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The top 10 independent cafes and restaurants in south Essex... according to you!

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Archie set to become one of the most popular baby names by 2022

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Mum who tried for years to get pregnant gives birth to miracle baby boy

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Police: Dangerously out of control dog on the loose at a Canvey playing field

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These are the pitfalls people face when buying homes and how to avoid them

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A yoga festival is coming to Essex and it sounds incredible

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A cut above! Popular salon in line for ANOTHER industry award

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Abandoned sick pup is rescued by woman who already has TWENTY-ONE dogs

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Reader poll

POLL: Is new A127 50mph 'clean air zone' a good idea?

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'Our Denny had a heart of gold': Family's tribute to tragic biker

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New Tory council leader to face vote of no confidence...days after taking power

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Have you won? Check tonight's winning Lotto results here

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Appeal for information following A13 crash by Sadlers Farm

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Man jailed for four years after possessing more than 25,000 indecent images of children

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Nigel Farage stops for a 'Brexit blue' ice cream on Canvey before heading to Southend

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Everything you need to know about tonight's Eurovision Song Contest

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Competition to hunt for the UK’s best young driver - and they must be under 17

12 ways you can do your bit to cut food waste

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Fundraising effort launched for Basildon Pride

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Detectives offer reward of up to £100,000 for information on the murder of John Palmer in Brentwood

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Mum's victory after securing life-changing drug for battling son Oliver

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From bike rides to picturesque gardens here are some ideas for days out in Essex

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Fresh appeal to locate two men wanted in connection with lamb killings

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Furious residents vow: 'Our fight against 500-home plan is not over!'

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Essex's best beaches for 2019 revealed

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Ten-year-old star set to perform in front of hometown audience in Annie

Campaign launched to fund bionic arm for quadruple amputee

Southend Council signs £1.8m agreement with London firm for new transport service

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This house music pair are set to play in Essex again after a 12-year-break

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Volunteer drivers who provide 'lifeline' to hospital patients win high praise

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New £1.3 million footbridge installed over busy A127 junction

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Bond confirmed as new Blues boss after signing two-year deal

Police renew appeal to speak to man in connection with three burglaries around Southend

Fresh Goldfinger appeal as 'changes in underworld ties' could lead to new clues

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WATCH: Shopping centre levelled as £50m development finally moves forward

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Dog alerts mum to burglary as thieves flee with Playstation and Louis Vuitton handbag

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Plan to use DNA technology to catch irresponsible dog owners who don't pick up poo

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Woman nearly conned out of £1k by scammers pretending to work for council

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Have they finally listened? Tories launch plans to restore 1-hour parking across Southend

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Urgent warning as FOUR elderly victims targeted by rogue traders yesterday

Summer is on the way and B&M is selling loungers and sunscreen for dogs

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Shopping centre demolition to begin today... after 25 years of planning

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Tributes to Labour stalwart George whose political enthusiasm never faltered

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Union bosses respond to claims that hundreds of jobs are under threat at Ford's Dunton centre

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All the Blues news

Blues heroes reunite to face Colchester in Sid Broomfield Trophy

Bond determined to lead Blues to a better season

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White glad to have foot in both camps as Blues and Colchester reunite

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Sport

Barratt's joy as his Blues contract is extended

Tilson and Barrett to bring back memories as Blues reunite to face Colchester

Maher cannot wait to rekindle his best Southend United memories

Shrimpers fans battle it out to boost mental health charities

Coker thanks Blues following Roots Hall exit

Coker among eight players released by Blues

Bond confirmed as new Blues boss after signing two-year deal

Blues defender Ben wanted by Lincoln

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Blues' academy manager Duncan stresses importance of under 23 team

Shrimpers switching focus to next season

Shrimpers opt to trigger clause in Acquah’s contract

Shrimpers fans hold match to help mental health cause

Blues set to name new manager and retained players by end of the week

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Duncan's spell with first team will boost Blues' youngsters

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Blues defender Ben waiting to find out about his future

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Blues striker Tom targets pre-season return

Ricky feels Blues' academy is stronger than ever before

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National sport

Pain-free Andy Murray optimistic about return to competitive tennis

Departing Vincent Kompany tells Manchester City: ‘I have given everything’

Wickets galore at Taunton as leaders Somerset take on struggling Warwickshire

Klose signs on for three more years at promoted Norwich

Brighton chairman: Graham Potter was the outstanding candidate

Tom Daley’s husband hits out at British Swimming in buggy row

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Blues

Harry Rednapp: 'Bond deserves Blues job full-time'

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Swindon want to keep Blues striker Theo

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Tilson and Barrett reunited for Blues’ big charity clash

Bond in talks to stay in charge of Blues

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Elvis: Blues will be stronger after staying up

Dru: Stephen deserved to be Blues' survival hero

Blues midfielder Yearwood vows to learn from the lows of this season

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National news

Three handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin’s home

Hammond takes swipe at no-deal Brexiteers as Tory leadership battle looms

New care approach allows prostate cancer patients to get test results online

Shetland named one of Europe’s top 10 destinations for 2019

Judge rules against Trump in financial records dispute with Congress

Late-life weight change linked to development of dementia, researchers say

Paramilitary-style display follows death of man convicted over Troubles bombing

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