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New south Essex McDonald's opening next week a 'stone's throw' from nearest branch
A NEW McDonald's restaurant just "a stone's throw" from the nearest golden arches is set to open its doors next week. Workers moved in at the fast food giant’s newest location in Pitsea in October, after plans were approved for the site of the
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All the updates from Blues pre-match press conference
4:06pm On Saturday's game, Maher said: "We're looking forward to it. It's local and there will be a big crowd in for Brentwood
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Basildon drainage firm shut down after aggressively cold calling vulnerable people
A COMPANY which aggressively cold-called vulnerable people to sell drainage and electrical protection plans with little or no real value has been shut down. Basildon-based Home Drainage Protection Service Limited bombarded pensioners and people
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Southend pornstars who rake in £50k-a-month reveal they're 'quizzed at school gates'
A MARRIED pornstar couple from Southend rake in £50,000-a-month sharing their "realistic" sex life online - and say mums and dads quiz them about their bedroom antics at the school gates. Jess Miller, 35, and her husband, Mike, 36, started filming
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Expansion of Leigh special needs school set for approval amid growing demand
A SPECIAL needs school is set to get the green light for an expansion after exceeding its capacity while supporting a growing number of children with severe learning difficulties. Southend planning officers have recommended approval for St Christopher
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Popular south Essex Santa sleigh run cancelled ahead of 39-hour weather warning
A POPULAR Santa sleigh run in south Essex has been cancelled as Storm Darragh looks set to batter the county. The Met Office has issued a 39-hour yellow weather warning for rain and wind, in place from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning, as
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Seven Essex businesses fined a total £165k for employing illegal workers
A HANDFUL of Essex businesses have been fined thousands of pounds after they were found to be employing illegal workers. The businesses have been listed in the Government's quarterly round-up of companies that have had penalties issued for the
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Emmerdale star rushed to hospital after hallucinating in hotel room for four days
Emmerdale star Michael Parr has opened up about the time he was rushed to hospital after suffering from hallucinations for four days. The ITV actor, who portrays Ross Barton in the show, said he was left bedridden when he crushed a nerve and badly
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This Morning star Alison Hammond reveals why she won't use weight loss drugs
This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has revealed why she won't use weight loss drugs like Ozempic. The 49-year-old ITV star has been seeing a personal trainer twice a week after previously finding out that she was pre-diabetic. Now, she can
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Could this be the end of classic beer? Brits move towards low-alcohol options
People across the UK are turning away from traditional beers in favour of no and low-alcohol options. Around 86% of pubs and bars were found to be offering alternative options, making them “even more inclusive”. Public houses throughout the
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What are the symptoms of chickenpox to look out for? (It's more than just spots)
Everyone knows you mustn’t scratch chickenpox spots regardless of how itchy they are as this can result in scarring. Chickenpox is a common rash that mostly affects children but anyone can get it at any age. The Joint Committee on Vaccination
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How to bleed a radiator without a key and heat your home up quicker
If your radiators feel cold at the top or aren’t getting warm, they might need bleeding. Due to the nature of the air, pockets can enter your central heating system and cause issues. The air often collects at a point furthest from the boiler
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Waitrose apologises to customers as product deemed a 'health risk' is recalled
Waitrose has apologised to its customers after it was forced to issue a recall of one of its products which was deemed to pose a “possible health risk”. The supermarket has recalled its Waitrose Chinese Takeaway Bag for 2 because it contains molluscs
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Coronation Street star confirms exit from show a year after landing dream role
Coronation Street star Emrhys Cooper has confirmed his exit from the popular ITV soap opera only a year after landing the dream role. The actor arrived on the cobbles as Rowan Cunliffe and first introduced himself to Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson
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Storm Darragh to bring very strong winds and heavy rain to UK over the weekend
Storm Darragh has been named by the Met Office and is set to impact the UK over the weekend of Friday, December 6 to Sunday, November 8. A number of yellow weather warnings were already in place over this period of time but now the fourth named
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South Essex market cancelled due to weather warning - here's why
Rayleigh's popular market event has been cancelled this weekend due to concerns about the weather. Rayleigh Market, held on weekends in the High Street, has been cancelled due to fears surrounding health and safety following the placement of a
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Give the gift of adventure this Christmas with an English Heritage membership offer!
Getting a glimpse of the past has certainly stepped up a notch. While books have been a credible source of information, young or old, we’re all looking for that engaging, hands-on experience to tell the story of history. More than 10 million people
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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are looking for loving new homes
Numerous pets from around Essex are looking for their forever homes - could you help them out? Whether you want to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or hamster, someone always wants to find a new owner. There are several RSPCA branches in
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Scrambler bike yobs destroy south Essex football pitches used by hundreds of kids
YOBS on scrambler bikes have destroyed football pitches used by hundreds of children every month during “two minutes of madness”. The Chairman of Hawkwell Athletic Football Club, Colin Stroud, has said the damaged pitches could take months to
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Beloved Southend seafront kiosk forced to shut finds success after hitting roads
THE owner of a seafront coffee kiosk forced to shut by Southend Council has found success after hitting the roads of south Essex. Seathorpe Espresso had to leave its home in Eastern Esplanade earlier this year after being embroiled in a planning
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Grandparents vow to 'fight for answers' after tragic death of Basildon 20-year-old
THE grandparents of a 20-year-old who died in a horror fall at a Turkish hotel have vowed to "keep fighting for justice" after returning to the UK with "no answers". Collette and Ray Kerry, the grandparents of Tyler Kerry, are now back in their
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Popular Basildon Turkish restaurant facing licence review after Home Office raid
A TURKISH restaurant is facing being stripped of its licence after a raid by police and immigration officers over alleged illegal workers. Essex Police, Home Office immigration officers and Basildon Council’s licensing team all visited the Eyna
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Lovely Leigh is named one of the happiest place to live in UK - here's why
LOVELY Leigh has been named as one of the happiest places to live in the UK thanks to its seaside charm, cobbled streets and array of independent businesses. The “happiest places to live” in Britain have been revealed by Rightmove, with Leigh
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'Real life Grinch' seen tearing down Christmas decorations in Westcliff street
A “REAL life Grinch” has been caught on camera tearing down Christmas decorations in a Westcliff street. Mike Fieldhouse, who lives in Station Road, put up a dazzling display of lights on Monday alongside a large inflatable Santa, only for them
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Fresh plans for more than 300 homes close to A127 in south Essex sparks concerns
FRESH plans for more than 300 homes alongside the potential for thousands of others in the upcoming local plan have led to calls for improvements on a major road. The first stage of a planning application for 325 homes on green belt land east of
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Small Southend boutique hit by distraction theft as 'shoplifting gangs' target store
AN INDEPENDENT trader has claimed “shoplifting gangs” are targeting businesses after crooks stole clothes from her store in a distraction theft. Jan Howard, owner of Evie Bleu on Southchurch Road, has seen around £1,000 worth of clothing stolen
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Italian friends open new pizzeria on Southend seafront offering authentic experience
A TRIO of Italian friends have opened a new pizza restaurant on Southend seafront promising to deliver an authentic experience to customers. Fermento Contemporary Pizzeria has opened its doors on Eastern Esplanade, close to the popular Namaste
