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Postman seriously attacked on Essex estate after being approached by gang
A POSTMAN was seriously attacked after being approached by a gang of men while working on an Essex estate. The victim reported he was approached by a group of men in Joyners Field, Harlow, while working and assaulted. He suffered injuries
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Shrimpers midfielder Coker surprises even himself with strong return from injury
SOUTHEND United midfielder Oli Coker surprised even himself by how strong he felt on his return to action. Coker - who had been out since late August with an ankle issue - went straight back into the starting line-up for Saturday’s FA Cup clash
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Teen appears at court charged with attempted murder after Westcliff 'stabbing'
A TEENAGER appeared at court this morning charged with attempted murder after reports a woman was stabbed in a home in Westcliff. Aiden Croot, 18, of Silverdale Avenue, Westcliff, was charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive
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Essex man who sent 'disgustingly racist' letter to Rishi Sunak is sentenced
An Essex man who sent a “disgustingly racist” letter to the former Prime Minister has been sentenced for his “abhorrent” actions. Stephen Burke called the then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife racist slurs, adding “we’re after you” and that
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QEII bridge among closures at the Dartford Crossing this week
The QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing is set to close this weekend, adding to a series of closures at the Dartford Crossing this week. Running through to Monday, October 21, both the anticlockwise and northbound tunnels will also experience
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PHOTOS: American-style chicken chain to open new Basildon restaurant next month
AN American-style fried chicken chain has revealed it is opening its newest restaurant in Basildon within weeks. Slim Chickens, the beloved "fast-casual" brand known for its signature Southern comfort food, is bringing its mouth-watering flavours
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Firms vying for roles in major regeneration as Basildon Council launches its vision
Firms are competing to play their part in ambitious plans to redevelop Basildon as the council launches its revived masterplan. A huge new masterplan includes “something quite special”, and investment experts believe in Basildon, the council's
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Inside the south Essex garden centre café ranked 'among best in world' on TripAdvisor
A POPULAR garden centre restaurant which opened its doors just last year has been ranked among the best in the world, according to TripAdvisor. Meadow Croft Kitchen, based inside the Battlesbridge garden centre of the same name, was unveiled last
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Family pay heartfelt tribute to Essex carer with 'joyful spirit' after fatal crash
THE family of a carer who tragically died after a crash in Essex have paid tribute to the mother-of-one who whose “joyful spirit touched the lives of all who met her”. Purity Njagi, 35, from Harlow, sadly died at the scene of a crash involving
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HMRC to crackdown on parents who've 'gifted' children money in past 7 years
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government are considering a possible crackdown on "inheritance tax" which could decrease HMRC relief for parents who gift children money. Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.
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Couple left homeless after violent storm destroys houseboat in Essex
A DEVASTATED couple have said they thought they were going to 'die' in a violent storm which destroyed their houseboat and left them homeless in Essex. Ashley Corkish, 35, and Jamie McSeveney, 33, of London, were caught in the unexpected weather
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Man rushed to hospital after motorcycle and truck crash in main south Essex road
A MAN was rushed to hospital after a motorcycle and truck crashed in a main south Essex road. Two ambulances, a paramedic car, the ambulance service's hazardous area response team flooded the scene yesterday in Chelmsford Road, Rawreth, as the
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Great Wakering beat Hullbridge Sports in exciting local derby
GREAT Wakering Rovers boss Marcus Bowers was pleased with the result but not the performance following his side’s 3-2 win at Hullbridge Sports. A brace from Harry Talbot and another goal from Harry Brown saw Wakering secure another victory.
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Heavy traffic near popular south Essex park after reports of crash
Traffic is building near King George's Park in Rayleigh after report of a crash this morning. Emergency services are reportedly on the scene in Eastwood Road, at the junction of Finchfield, near to Rayleigh High Street and King George's Park.
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Canvey Island dig deep to secure away victory
CANVEY Island boss Brad Wellmen hailed the togetherness of his team following an important 2-1 win at Bognor Regis Town. Finlay Dorrell’s goal four minutes from time saw Canvey come out on top after Town’s Spencer Spurway had cancelled out Chris
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Wakering star wins Echo player of the month award
GREAT Wakering Rovers star Harry Brown has been voted the Echo’s non-league player of the month for September. The in-form forward picked up 31 per cent of the 765 votes cast after impressing for the Essex Senior League side. And the striker
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Attempted murder probe launched after woman stabbed in Westcliff home
An attempted murder probe has been launched after a woman was stabbed in a home in Westcliff. Essex Police were called to an address in Silverdale Avenue, Westcliff, at around 4:10 pm yesterday afternoon. This was following reports of a woman
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Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible
As many as 760,000 may be missing out on a benefit worth up to £3,900 a year, while also missing out on becoming eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that last year, 760,000 families who
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Asda Christmas delivery slots open today - how to book yours
Asda shoppers can book their Christmas delivery slots from today. With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda has announced Asda Delivery Pass shoppers can now pre-book their festive food deliveries. All other Asda customers will be able
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Unemployed obese people to be given weight loss jabs to help return to work
The government has shared suggestions to give weight loss jabs to unemployed people to help them get back into work, Wes Streeting has suggested. The Health Secretary described the "widening waistbands" as a placing a burden on the NHS. Currently
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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months, HMRC has revealed. More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State
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Faulty signal causes disruptions for travellers this morning
A faulty signalling system caused disruptions across South Essex train services this morning. C2c has informed travellers about disruptions on all lines due to a fault with the signalling system between London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness
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Save £10 on You Garden’s ‘Ultimate Winter Hardy Shrub Collection’
Not just one, but 12 winter hardy shrubs are being offered in the ‘Ultimate Winter Hardy Shrub Collection’ via You Garden. The perfect collection for year-round interest, the group of shrubs will provide your garden with year-round interest
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Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express
In a world of information overload, charities are finding creative ways of expanding their reach and attracting more supporters. Visuals play a powerful role in captivating audiences and inspiring them to get involved. Now, charities and non-profit
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Stalker threatened to attack ex with acid after travelling 200 miles from Essex home
A COURT has heard how a holiday romance turned to stalking and violence - culminating in a man being jailed for four years. Alex O’Neil threatened to use acid on a woman from the Bradford area, who he met on holiday in Tenerife after she ended
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DJ from Leigh who transformed van into one-of-a-kind mobile booth scoops £10k award
A DJ who converted his Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van into a one-of-a-kind mobile booth where he can live, travel and perform has scooped a £10,000 prize. Jack Lydon, from Leigh, has been announced as eBay’s “Van Conversion of the Year Award” and
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Homeowner to be forced to take down windows after losing battle with Southend Council
A HOMEOWNER will be forced to remove their new window frames after losing their battle with Southend Council and the planning inspectorate. Southend Council took enforcement action earlier this year ordering the owner of the property, in Parkgate
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Popular Southend restaurant blames parking charges for 'sharp decline' in business
A HUGELY popular Indian restaurant has joined the fight against controversial seafront parking charges as bosses claim they have been hit by a "sharp decline" in business. Ronish Sutariya, owner of Namaste Village, opened last winter on Eastern
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Building 60k homes around major A127 junction could 'trade one problem for another'
BUILDING 60,000 homes surrounding a notorious south Essex junction could risk “trading one under pressure road network for another”, the leader of Southend Council has said. Plans for a £49m overhaul of the Fairglen Interchange – where the A130
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'Rage room' for frustrated punters to smash up furniture opening in Shoebury next wek
A new venue allowing rage-ridden and frustrated punters to smash up furniture to their heart’s content is moving to Shoebury and is set to open next week. Angry Smash Ltd have announced that they will be moving to Shoebury’s Towerfield Industrial
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Memorial held for Sir David Amess to mark third anniversary of his tragic death
LONG-time friends, councillors and MPs gathered to share stories and pay their respects to Sir David Amess at a memorial service ahead of the third anniversary of the much-loved MP’s tragic death. Today marks three years since Sir David’s passing
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Three dead dogs 'thrown over garden fence in plastic bags' in south Essex
THREE dead dogs were thrown over a garden fence in plastic bags yesterday, a shocked resident has claimed. Brian Bateman, 67, was about to leave his home in Hovefields Avenue, Wickford, at around 2pm when he claims he found two plastic bags near
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Hit Southend festival is nominated for three national awards in its first year
SOUTHEND’S newest music festival has been nominated for three national awards after its inaugural year as organises promise to put the city “on the map”. The trio behind Southend’s Lazydays Festival – Elliot Waters, Andy Williamson and Mike Bromfield
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'Sir David Amess’ legacy still burns bright across Southend three years on'
Today we remember our great former MP, Sir David Amess, whose brutal murder three years ago rocked the nation. As we meet to lay flowers at his statue on Chalkwell Esplanade, I am proud that his legacy still burns bright in Leigh, across our City
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Amateur Westcliff cricketer meets bystanders who saved his life after cardiac arrests
An amateur cricketer has thanked the emergency services and good Samaritans who saved his life after he suffered three cardiac arrests and a heart attack. Dave Turner, 58, fell gravely ill on July 17 but has now made a remarkable recovery – and
