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'Southend should stop splashing £5m on agency staff and invest in City of Culture bid'
A Southend MP has urged the city council to invest in a legacy that would make Sir David Amess proud rather than "splashing £5million on agency staff". Southend Council has ruled out making a move for the accolade citing financial pressures, amid
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Motorist who ignored red light on A127 in Southend is banned from driving
A driver who ignored a red light on the A127 in Southend has been fined more than £200. Brendon Stainforth, of Birkdale Close, Hull, was on the A127 in Southend on February 17 when his Mercedes was recorded contravening the red traffic light 10.5
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Powell says Blues fear no-one after fine run of results
CALLUM Powell says in-form Southend United fear nobody in the National League. The Shrimpers have risen to sixth in the standings after going nine league games without defeat. And Powell feels confidence is sky high among Kevin Maher’s squad
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Traffic restrictions on road outside south Essex school to be removed - here's when
Temporary traffic lights in a road outside a south Essex primary school are set to be removed today after crews have completed repairs. Traffic restrictions in Church Road, Benfleet - outside Kingston Primary School - are due to be removed by about
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Basildon bus service cancelled during evening rush hour after roads flooded
A Basildon bus service has been cancelled until after this evening's rush hour. The 100 service in south Essex is not running until after 6.20pm. The cancellations come as a Met Office yellow weather warning has been in place in the area since
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'Sewage' warning across Southend seafront after torrential rain
Campaigners are warning about suspected sewage and pollution in the sea off the Southend coast after torrential rain battered the county. Surfers Against Sewage claims there is pollution in the sea after sewer overflow on the seafront. It comes
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Minibus theft having 'major impact' on Basildon dementia charity as police appeal
Police have issued an appeal after a Basildon charity's minibus was stolen - having a "major impact" on its service. The loss of the Peugeot Boxer Minibus, which was stolen from Timberlog Lane last month, is having a huge impact on the charity
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Murderer who killed dad-of-three in 'terrifying' Essex attack is jailed for life
A MURDERER who killed a father-of-three by ramming him off his moped has been jailed for life. Keith McCarthy will serve at least 22 years behind bars before he sees the light of day again for his savage attack. A jury at Chelmsford Crown Court
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Promenade play by community theatre students wows crowds on Chalkwell Esplanade
PASSERS by on Chalkwell Esplanade at the weekend, may have come across people dressed from a time gone by, who seemed to be concerned about a creature in the estuary. It was all down to an experiential gothic tale titled Ebbs and Flows, about '
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Protestor living in Rochford oak tree battles through torrential rain and wind
A PROTESTOR living in a tree to save it from being felled to make way for 662 new homes braved torrential rain and winds without abandoning their position. Campaigners are fighting to save Holt Farm Oak Tree in Ashingdon Road, Rochford, which was
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Activists on trial over south Essex protest which blocked tanker of Russian diesel
Ten Greenpeace activists who blocked a jetty at an oil terminal, forcing a tanker carrying Russian diesel to U-turn, will claim in court that their actions were lawful as they were “preventing a crime”. The defendants, aged between 27 and 72, have
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'Wonky' south Essex pup who couldn't stand on bent legs is now top scentwork dog
A tiny puppy with deformed legs whose future was unclear when she was first rescued by the south Essex RSPCA is now a top scentwork dog competing across the UK. American bulldog Winnie was just nine-weeks-old when she was rescued by the RSPCA’s
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'Armed police' and emergency services swarm scene after people climb on Essex hotel roof
TWO people climbed on top of a hotel roof before emergency services swarmed the complex after concerns were raised for their safety. Police and firefighters were called to the Holiday Inn Express, in Birchwood Road, Langham, at about 2.30pm yesterday
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New Greggs may be coming to south Essex petrol station amid unveiled plans
HUNGRY motorists may soon be able to enjoy Greggs pastries as they fill-up their vehicles at Castle Point Service Station. Bosses at the ESSO service station in Somnes Avenue, managed by Motor Fuel Group (MFG), have submitted an application to
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Teams sent out to investigate 'burst water main' in Southend road
Crews are being sent out to investigate a reported "burst water main" in Southend. Thorpe Bay residents reported a burst water main in Thorpe Hall Avenue just after 9am. Essex and Suffolk Water has now confirmed a team is being sent out to
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Celebrations to trial major change which will split opinion this Christmas
The company that makes the Celebrations tubs has announced a major change to them for this Christmas. Mars Wrigley has said that it will be trialling releasing some tubs that have no Bounty's in them. They will be teaming up with Tesco to trial
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Bank of England warns of 'longest recession' as interest rates rise to 3 per cent
The Bank of England has announced it is reasing interst rates by 0.75 percentage points to 3% - thw largest single hike since the 1980s. The Bank warned the UK could be on course for its longest recession since reliable records began a century
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Missing Southend mum and daughters found after urgent police appeal
A missing Southend family has been found after an urgent appeal from police. Police say Yvonne Chimanayi, 43, and her two children, 17-year-old Paris Rwambiwa and eight-year-old Ayesha Rwambiwa have been located. Yesterday Essex Police issued
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Police to patrol M25 in unmarked HGVs to film and arrest speeders and lawbreakers
UNMARKED HGV ‘supercabs’ are set to patrol the M25 in bid to reduce road collisions. National Highways has again teamed up with police forces across the Southeast in a fresh bid to improve road safety. For two weeks from November 7, police
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Child in hospital after being hit by car at busy Westcliff junction
A child was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Westcliff. Emergency services attended the scene in London Road yesterday morning with witnesses claiming the road was shut after the child was struck by the vehicle. Other witnesses
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Drivers face 10 miles of slow moving traffic after flooding hits M11 near airport
Drivers are facing 10 miles of delays on the M11 after flooding hit the motorway this morning. National Highways is warning mototorist of the delays on the motorway southbound on the approach to the lane closure between junction 9 and 8 near Stansted
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Martin Lewis reveals how you could earn hundreds by spending just £1
Martin Lewis has urged Brits to spend just £1 to open an online savings account which could potentially earn them hundreds. Speaking on this week’s ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show, the Money Saving Expert founder suggested opening a HSBC account
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Government tests 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply fears
The government is reportedly testing emergency blackout plans to cope with outages that could last seven days. Whitehall officials have ‘war gamed’ a plan named Programme Yarrow, a blueprint for coping with outages for up to a week, reports the
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'Many' Essex roads hit by flooding as torrential rain batters county
"Many" roads across Essex are being hit by flooding as torrential rain is hitting the county this morning. Travel alert experts say police are reporting "many" roads are being affected and authorities are reminding drivers to take care. There
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Southend hour by hour forecast amid Met Office alert for more heavy rain
South Essex is being battered by heavy rain with forecasters issuing a weather warning. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain covering Essex and parts of the The warning is in place from midnight today to 3pm. Here is
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LIVE: Traffic and travel updates as Essex roads hit by flooding after torrential rain
10:28am Drivers are facing 10 miles of delays on the M11 after flooding hit the motorway this morning. MORE HERE &
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MP wants to take Southend City of Culture bid forward after council pulls out
ANNA Firth is considering pushing ahead with a City of Culture bid without the council after it backed out of plans to secure the accolade. Southend Council ruled out making a move for the accolade citing financial pressures, amid fears the bid
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Southend skinheads ditch their clobber for raunchy calendar after pal's cancer diagnosis
A CREW of skinheads have shed their clobber for a raunchy charity calendar after one was diagnosed with testicular cancer. David Plume of Southend was diagnosed with testicular cancer in August. The 52-year-old, who is married and has two daughters
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£12K Christmas extravaganza returns to south Essex high street
FAMILIES will be treated to a festive extravaganza as Wickford at Christmas returns, with a host of entertainment planned. The event, in Wickford High Street and Market Road, will include fairground rides, a stage with singers and performers, stalls
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Discovery of decomposing dead pigeon closes Southend Hospital operating theatre
A DEAD pigeon found rotting on the roof of a surgical theatre caused surgeries to be cancelled. The decomposing bird was discovered on the roof of a Southend Hospital surgery theatre on the afternoon of Friday, October 28. An eyewitness to
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Southend council home tenants face £400 a year hike in heating bills
RESIDENTS living in council homes in Southend could be a hit with a £400 a year increase to their heating bills. South Essex Homes wants to see energy bills for its tenants rise in line with the increases being felt across the country. If agreed
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Prolific thief banned from shops after stealing to fund drug habit
A PROLIFIC thief with a “dreadful record” of shoplifting has been banned from two stores after stealing chocolate, meat and beauty products before selling them to buy drugs. Kyle Sherwin, 36, targeted Boots in Southend and both a Co-Op and Tesco
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Heath pleased to complete memorable week for Blues
SOUTHEND United coach Danny Heath was pleased to see the Shrimpers complete a memorable week with victory in the FA Youth Cup tonight. Blues beat Kettering Town 2-1 in a first round tie at Roots Hall. And Heath was happy for the under 18 side
