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Boss Maher reacts to Blues' win at Barnet

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher felt his side were ‘incredible’ during their 3-0 win at Barnet. Goals from Kacper Lopata, Callum Powell and Jack Bridge saw the Shrimpers record a third away victory in eight days. And Maher was full of praise

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Match report: Barnet 0, Southend United 3

SOUTHEND United made it three away wins in the space of eight days with a 3-0 victory at Barnet tonight. Kacper Lopata fired the Shrimpers in front from close range just before the break. And second half goals from Callum Powell and Jack Bridge

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Top ballet company to bring classics to Southend

FANS of ballet will be thrilled to know the Varna International Ballet and Orchestra are to make their first ever visit to the UK, stopping at the Cliffs Pavilion in January and March. The prestigious Bulgarian company, which is celebrating its

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Tesco issues two-week warning leaving shoppers 'gutted'

Tesco Clubcard members have been given a two-week warning over a change to Clubcard points in November.  Clubcard members have been urged to use their delivery codes before the November 14 deadline in an email sent out to shoppers in October about

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Musical show to raise funds for youngsters with cancer

TEN years following the death of their friend Ryan Tolley, a group of friends are in the throes of producing a musical show to honour his legacy and raise money for children fighting cancer in Southend and Basildon. Ryan, from Great Wakering, died

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Matchday live: Blues beat Barnet 3-0

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Basildon drink driver banned from driving for almost two years

A Basildon drink driver has been banned from the roads for almost two years. Christopher John Pender, 32, of Butneys, Basildon, was driving on the B148 on March 12 when he was caught with 173 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

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Team news: One change for Blues at Barnet

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made one change to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s match at Barnet. The alteration comes in midfield where Wes Fonguck starts against his former side in place of Noor Husin who drops down on to the

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Benfleet Road closed both ways following ‘serious’ crash

A MAJOR road in Benfleet has been closed both ways following reports of a serious crash. Benfleet Road, near Essex Way, has been closed in both directions due to a crash. It is believed to be shut from Vicarage Hill to Shipwrights Drive, with

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A127 closed following crash with drivers facing 'severe delays'

The A127 Londonbound is shut in Rayleigh after a crash with slow moving traffic. The main carriageway is closed at A129 (Rayleigh Weir) following a crash, according to Essex County Council's Traffic Control. READ MORE: Benfleet Road closed

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Essex fuel pump 'explosion' leaves driver drenched in diesel and 'unable to see'

A CANCER survivor has described the “absolutely horrific” moment she says a petrol pump exploded in her face leaving her dripping with diesel. Diane Saunders, 58, visited Nash’s Premier and Murco Petrol Station, in Golf Green Road, Jaywick, at

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Perverted Essex teacher banned after taking pictures up woman's skirt at school

A PERVERTED teacher who took photographs up a woman’s skirt while she was on school property has been banned from the classroom. Simon Tidbury was arrested at Bishop William Ward Primary School in Great Horkesley after a call was received from

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Man who caused £150 worth of damage to Canvey cafe's brick wall is fined

A London man who caused £150 worth of damage to a Canvey cafe's brick wall has been fined hundreds of pounds. Charlie Hastings, 26, of Tingeys Top Lane, Enfield, damaged the brick wall belonging to Jones' Corner Cafe on Canvey on April 10.

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Police reveal results of south Essex dispersal orders amid Halloween troublemakers

A number of orders were put in place across south Essex last night to keep members of the public safe throughout Halloween evening. Dispersal orders were authorised on Canvey and in Benfleet, Southend and Rayleigh. Dispersal orders gives officers

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Update issued as crews on site of burst water main outside south Essex school

An MP has issued an update to residents as crews are on the site of a burst water main outside a south Essex school. Essex and Suffolk Water are in Church Road, Benfleet, where a water main has burst outside Kingston Primary School. Castle

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SIX poor puppies with parvovirus found dumped in box in Basildon street

The south Essex RSPCA branch is caring for its third dumped litter of sick puppies this year after six pups were dumped in a box in a street. The pups were taken to an emergency vet but sadly three died overnight. The remaining three are being

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Basildon man had suicidal thoughts after council failed to prevent him becoming homeless

BASILDON Council failed to do enough to prevent a man - who was later hospitalised after suffering suicidal thoughts - from becoming homeless, a watchdog has ruled. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found Basildon Council did not support

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In pictures: How one of Southend's oldest fish and chip shops has changed over decades

WHEN Bill Oldham first started selling cockles and winkles out of a handcart in the East End, he can only have dreamed that decades later his legacy would still be going strong in the form of one of Westcliff’s most popular and long surviving fish

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Girls left 'picking shards of glass out their heads' after yobs smash Canvey bus window

Rocks were thrown at a bus on Canvey last night, with residents claiming passengers were left with glass in their heads. The bus was targeted by yobs in Somnes Avenue near the junction with the Waterside Farm Roundabout just before 7.40pm last

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Gymnast Alice backing GB women's team for glory at World Championship

ALICE Kinsella has backed her women’s team quintet to build on a stunning qualification display when they go for World Championship gold on Tuesday evening. The Basildon-born ace helped the home nation qualify second in Liverpool, behind only reigning

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Southend Council rules out City of Culture bid due to predicted 'millions' cost

Southend Council is set to rule out making a bid for UK City of Culture 2029. The council’s cabinet is set to rule out making the bid due to costs. From experience of other cities, bids usually take about six years to put together, and can

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Water main bursts outside south Essex school as lane closure 'probable'

A water main outside a south Essex primary school has burst this afternoon with a road closure "probable". The main has burst in Church Road, outside Kingston Primary School in Benfleet, according to an MP. Essex and Suffolk Water crews are

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Commuters face long queues at c2c south Essex station after 'staffing issues'

Commuters at a south Essex c2c station faced long queues for tickets due to staffing issues. Images showed long queues at Laindon Train Station this morning with bosses at c2c blaming staffing issues for the delays. It comes after police were

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BBC Essex facing major cuts to programming - here's how new schedule would look

BBC Essex faces significant cuts to its programming as the broadcaster has confirmed plans to overhaul its local radio services. Under new proposals to produce more digital content, local radio stations would be sharing more content and broadcasting

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Popular Southend micropub named on CAMRA Good Beer Guide seventh year in a row

A SOUTHEND micropub owner says he would be “embarrassed” if his pub ever missed inclusion in the annual Good Beer Guide - after picking up the accolade for the seventh year in a row. Mawson’s Micro Pub in Southchurch Road, Southend, has made the

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Teens 'blast fireworks at people' and 'commit mindless damage' in Essex city

Police in an Essex city received an "unprecedented number" of reports last night of teenagers firing fireworks and causing "mindless damage" during Halloween chaos. Officers in Chelmsford responded to calls regarding teenagers being in possession

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Police issue update on c2c station incident that 'affected whole train network'

Officers were called to a south Essex train station after reports of concern for a woman's welfare. The whole c2c train network was affected due to the incident at Stanford-le-Hope station this morning. c2c posted on Twitter about the disruption

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The exact date in November you are officially allowed to put up your Christmas tree

It might only the first week of November but Christmas is already at every turn.  Shops are starting to fill with Christmas toys and gifts, Christmas adverts are being released seemingly every day and Mariah Carey seems to be on every radio station

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Burger King launches limited edition item from today- but you'll need to be quick

Fast food giant, Burger King has announced a brand new limited edition menu item, but you'll need to be quick if you want to try it.  New Dirty Vegan Nuggets will be sneaking onto menus nationwide for just one week only, from November 1-6. 

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Full line up for I'm a Celebrity 2022 officially confirmed by ITV

The full lineup for I'm a Celebrity 2022 has been officially revealed, ahead of the new series starting later this week. This year's lineup includes singers, soap stars, sporting heroes, radio DJs and much more. Additionally, the show is back

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Matt Hancock to join I'm A Celebrity line-up alongside Strictly star

Disgraced former Health Secretary Matt Hancock will reportedly sign up for the new series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! which starts this Sunday. The Tory politician, who was forced to resign from cabinet after an affair with a work colleague

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The firework laws you need to know on Bonfire Night with fines of up to £5,000

A weekend of firework displays will celebrate Bonfire Night this weekend of firework displays, but it could pay to be aware of little know laws that could lead to fines of up to £5,000. Bonfire Night is an annual celebration where people

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Weapons, drugs and balaclavas seized during Halloween chaos in Basildon

POLICE have seized weapons, drugs and balaclavas in Basildon during the Halloween chaos. This follows the use of enhanced stop and search powers after,, an order under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 was made, following

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'Whole c2c train network' disrupted due to police incident near south Essex station

A whole train network is being affected due to a police incident at a south Essex station. The incident at Stanford-le-Hope station is affecting the whole c2c network this morning. c2c posted on Twitter about the disruption for morning commuters

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LIVE: Latest traffic, travel, breaking news across Essex

9:39am More slow moving Essex traffic this morning    M11 Londonbound - slow from J6 (M25) to J4 (A406 NOrth

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Popular Billericay fireworks display set to be back with a bang this weekend

A POPULAR firework display that attracts “15,000 people from across the county” is set to be back with a bang this weekend after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. Billericay Round Table charity fireworks display is set to attract thousands of people

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Young boys threatened in ‘knifepoint’ robbery while playing football on Canvey

A GROUP of boys were threatened at knifepoint and forced to hand over a bike during a robbery on Canvey.  Police have launched an investigation after two teenagers wearing balaclavas allegedly threatened a group of five 14-year-olds who were playing

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Seven cars towed by council for parking in the path of Southend Halloween Parade

SEVEN vehicles had to be towed out of the path of Southend Halloween parade as the city’s roads fell into chaos as thousands descended on the event. Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to Southend seafront on Saturday nights as the popular

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Southend mum spending almost £4,000 a month on 'last chance' cancer treatment

A MUM is spending thousands a month on a “last chance” cancer treatment after six failed rounds of chemotherapy, in a bid to extend her life so she can spend precious time with her daughter.  Rebecca Atton, 41, from Southend, was diagnosed with

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Teen 'pinned to the ground and punched' by balaclava-clad gang in Southend park

A TEENAGER was “pinned to the ground and punched repeatedly” by a balaclava-clad gang who demanded he handed over his hoodie and phone in a popular Southend park.  Speaking to the Echo, the 14-year-old boy’s mum revealed he has been left with a

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Southend Council makes almost £10m in parking charges and fines in last year

SOUTHEND Council made £9.4 million in parking charges and fines in the last year - but almost half of the people who challenged tickets were successful, a report has revealed. The report on the city’s parking shows 59,690 parking fines were issued

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Blues midfielder Taylor ready for 'weird' clash at Barnet

FIT-AGAIN Southend United midfielder Harry Taylor admits it will be ‘weird’ to take on Barnet tonight. Taylor spent nine years with the Bees before signing for the Shrimpers in the summer. And, having now worked his way back from a frustrating