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  • Motorists warned of more snow and ice on the roads

    MOTORISTS are being warned not to travel unless their journey is absolutely necessary after snow and sub-zero temperatures caused chaos. With more snow expected, the Highways Agency warned motorists to avoid any non-essential journeys.

  • Drunken beggar hit with Asbo by court

    A COUNCILLOR has backed police for securing an Asbo against a drunken beggar. Tony Cox, Southend’s councillor responsible for public protection, said homeless Roy Sutton was lucky the three-year antisocial behaviour order he was slapped with wasn’t

  • Pub rebuild stalled by council planners

    THE owner of a popular Canvey pub which was destroyed by fire has been told he will have to apply for planning permission to rebuild it. Lee Petch is the co-owner of the Corner Club, in the High Street, which was gutted by fire in November leaving him