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Tonight’s £3.8m winning National Lottery numbers revealed
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 05, 26, 29, 43, 52, 54. The Bonus Ball is 32. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £3.8 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 12, 18, 21, 25, 38. The Thunderball
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A round up of today's non-league action
BOWERS & Pitsea will have to focus on the Isthmian North play-offs following a 4-2 defeat against Walthamstow this afternoon. Bowers raced into a two goal lead with Matt Price and Benas Vaivada on target. But Walthamstow fought back to triumph
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Off-duty Essex firefighter commended for "undoubtedly" saving man's life
AN OFF-DUTY firefighter from Coggeshall who gave first aid to an unresponsive man at the scene of a collision has received a commendation from Essex’s Chief Fire Officer. Sam Hogwood, who is an on-call firefighter at Coggeshall Fire Station, put
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Hollywood Bowl and seven other south Essex venues handed new food hygiene ratings
NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to eight south Essex establishments; the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The scheme gives businesses a rating from five to zero, with five being hygiene standards are very good, and zero being urgent
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Student midwife at Southend Hospital nominated for prestigious national award
A student midwife has been nominated for a prestigious national award, one of only ten from across the country. Jacqueline Gray is a third-year midwifery student at Southend Hospital and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). She is in the running
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UPDATE: Arrested person from Southend 'ride-on lawnmower' crash released on bail
AN ARRESTED individual has been released on bail until July 1 while Essex Police continue to investigate a serious four-vehicle crash in Southend. Two people were rushed to hospital after the crash yesterday morning at Royal Artillery Way.
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Two Southend men charged for drug-related and stolen car offences
TWO men have appeared in court after police conducted raids in south Essex relating to stolen cars and drug-related offences. Essex Police carried out five warrants at four locations in Southend and one in Rayleigh on Wednesday. The co-ordinated
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9 ways you could be fined in your own garden and face fines of up to £30k
From trimming your trees to putting down decking, you may not realise all the ways you could be fined from the comfort of your own garden. Since the warmer weather is (apparently) on its way, many of us will be thinking about spending more time
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I visited the UK's most expensive Wetherspoons and a pint broke the bank
In the UK there is one pub chain that you can practically find in every corner, no matter how small or big, in a JD Wetherspoon Pub. The pub chain that promises to keep prices down has 805 locations across 609 cities spanning from the near top
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"We should be so proud" - Blues boss Maher on his side's season
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher stressed Saturday’s 2-1 defeat against Rochdale took nothing away from what the Shrimpers have achieved this season. Blues finished the National League campaign in ninth place after letting slip a one goal lead
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10 most common driving faults revealed (and they're more basic than you think)
The top 10 most common reasons why learner drivers fail their tests have been revealed. Whether you're studying for your own exam or you want to see how you compared to other prospective motorists, you might be surprised at how basic some of these
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Dr Michael Mosley reveals the alcoholic drink that can actually improve health
Dr Michael Mosley has revealed the benefits of a certain type of alcohol, and it's good news for enthusiasts of this particular drink. Typically, and this won't come as much of a surprise, alcoholic drinks rarely spell good news for your overall
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M25 group sentenced after costing motorists £118,000 and 6,500 hours
A GROUP of people have been sentenced after a blocking a roundabout underneath the M25, which an Essex police investigation found had an economic impact of at least £118,000. The group of 10 blocked a key junction close to junction M31 of the M25
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Dozens of poorly vet animals rescued after Basildon building catches fire
AS many as 50 animals were rescued following a huge fire at an industrial unit next to a vets in Basildon. Police, firefighters and paramedics, alongside workers from UK Power Networks, were called to the blaze in Gardiners Lane South, shortly
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Match report: Blues' season ends with home defeat to Rochdale
SOUTHEND United ended the National League season with a 2-1 defeat against Rochdale at Roots Hall this afternoon. An injury-time effort from Devante Rodney secured victory for the visitors after Cian Hayes had earlier cancelled out Gus Scott-Morriss
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Man seriously assaulted with facial injuries in Basildon's Ballards Walk
Essex Police are asking for the public’s help following a serious assault in Basildon where a man with facial injuries was taken to hospital by ambulance. Police were called to reports of an injured man at Ballards Walk, Basildon, around 9.15am
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Four photos show how new Basildon business park will look at former Echo offices
A DEVELOPER has revealed its vision for a new huge new business park at the Echo's former headquarters in Basildon. Pictures showing the proposed exterior and interior of a new business park set to be built in the place of Newspaper House, in Chester
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Final stage of 24-bed project to help rough sleepers in Southend unveiled
A HOMELESS charity has opened the final stage of a new 24-bed service to help provide homes for people sleeping rough on the streets of Southend. Harp’s new project, developed with Southend Council, has been dubbed “Bradbury Mansions” and is one
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The day a tanker sliced Southend Pier in half and left a £2million damage bill
Southend Pier has had some great years in its long history, but 1986 and 1987 weren’t among them. Firstly, a tanker sliced it in half, leaving £2million in damage in its wake. A year later a bus carrying elderly daytrippers ploughed into the bridge
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How you can explore an historic RAF bomber at Southend Airport tomorrow
Aviation enthusiasts are invited to delve into the legacy of aviation as an historic RAF bomber will be on display at an event at London Southend Airport. The Vulcan Restoration Trust is hosting 'Visit the Vulcan Day' tomorrow (April 21). Visitors
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Work underway to transform dilapidated area in Westcliff with vibrant work of art
WORK has begun to transform a dilapidated area next to Westcliff train station with a bright and vibrant work of art. The project, which has been led by the Milton Community Partnership, has got underway to revitalise a busy thoroughfare at the
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Southend seafront's Adventure Island named as best-value UK amusement park
Much-loved Southend seafront attraction Adventure Island has been named as the best-value amusement park in the UK. Adventure Island has been crowned the best-value amusement park in new research by BravoVoucher. The study examined the price
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One of the country's top comedians to perform at Southend's Cliffs Pavilion
One of the country's top stand-up comedians renowned for his dark brand of comedy will bring his tour to Southend. Jimmy Carr will bring his trademark edgy one-liners, to the Cliffs Pavilion for his new show 'Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny'. The
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Volunteers needed for Southend Foodbank's Big Help Out event
Southend Foodbank is appealing for volunteers to take part in the Big Help Out. The focus this year is to refurbish something that is often-neglected due to how busy it gets - the front of their warehouse on Southchurch Road. A spokesperson
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Hurry - Colchester Zoo's 'limited ticket' evening tours returning this May and June
COLCHESTER ZOO’s exclusive evening tours is back this May and June – with only 60 tickets available for each event. ‘A Toast to Wildlife’ is an “exclusive evening event” where you will be guided by an ‘Experience Zoo Host’ for an exclusive tour
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Team news: Blues' starting line-up for Rochdale clash
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has selected an unchanged starting line-up for this afternoon's clash with Rochdale at Roots Hall. Danny Waldron continues alongside Harry Cardwell in attack with James Morton again in midfield alongside Oli Coker
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Matchday live: Blues end season ninth after home defeat to Rochdale
9:18pm Reaction from Blues boss Kevin Maher 2
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Council set to pay rent on upmarket Fossetts Farm homes if tenants can’t be found
SOUTHEND Council could be liable to pay the rent on hundreds of new upmarket homes at Fossetts Farm if they fail to attract tenants, it has emerged. A series of special meetings this month will see Southend Council sign off on a deal for 1,300
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Found missing Southend man Charlie Turner
ESSEX Police have found a missing man from Southend. Charlie Turner, 29, was last seen in the area of Southend Hospital shortly before 9.30pm on Friday April 19 but has now been found. Essex Police said: "Thank you to all who shared our appeal
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Lorry driver admits causing deaths of four day-trippers on way home from Southend
A LORRY driver who killed four day-trippers on their way home from Southend when he ploughed into a stationary minibus has admitted causing their deaths. Ethan Burdett, 67, of Ipswich Haven Marina, Ipswich, pleaded guilty to causing the death of
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Everything we know after firearms officer suffers gunshot wound in Essex
A POLICE officer was rushed to hospital after suffering a gunshot wound during a training exercise in Colchester. The officer, who is a part of the Met’s Specialist Firearms Command, was taking part in a training exercise at what is believed to
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Revealed: The Essex town named as one of the most gambling 'obsessed' in the UK
A GAMBLING company has named an Essex seaside town as one of the most obsessed with gambling in the UK. Online casino site Playcasino.com has analysed Google Keyword Planner data searching for words associated with gambling over the past 12 months
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Asda, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s found to have ‘misleading’ food labels
A number of UK supermarkets have been found to be using “misleading” and “fairly meaningless” food labels on fresh produce, according to an investigation. Loose cauliflowers, red cabbage, courgettes and onions at Sainsbury’s, peppers, melons and
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The discounts pensioners and the over 60s can claim in the UK
One of the better things about getting older is getting discounts on various products and services you used to pay a fortune for. From cheaper train tickets to savings at the cinema, it's important we take advantage of the discounts available to us
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Cadbury Freddo chocolates return to 'prehistoric price' of 10p at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has dropped the price of Cadbury Freddo Chocolate bars to 10p for a limited time. Cadbury is responsible for a range of chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, the classic Dairy Milk as well as Easter favourites Creme Eggs. Arguably
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BA flight attendant's top tips for nervous flyers and the 'best' calming drink
Whether you’re a seasoned multi-centre trip flyer or a lover of the short-haul holiday, for many people, flights can be a source of stress and anxiety. A British Airways cabin crew member has now revealed her top tips for dealing with flights
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The 'dangerous and violent' criminal who held Essex shopworkers at knifepoint
A CAREER criminal who burgled Colchester convenience stores and held terrified staff at knifepoint has been jailed for more than fifteen years. James Martin carried out a spree of burglaries at corner shops in Military Road and Canterbury Road
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Meet the BBC chef out to ‘transform’ a Westcliff hotel's struggling restaurant
AN award-winning chef is taking on the “biggest challenge of her career” by getting a hotel restaurant that has been closed for three months back up-and-running with an all-star service. Southend chef, Jessica Sampson, has taken on the role of
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Will it rain this weekend? Here's the weather forecast for south Essex
Essex has been hit by wet and windy conditions this week after a "mini heatwave" at the weekend. However, weather experts say after what feels like weeks of wind and rain, there is "some good news on the horizon". This comes as experts have
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'Total overhaul' - New owners of Chichester Hotel reveal £750k revamp plan
THE new owners of a hotel have revealed plans to invest £750,000 as part of a major ten-week refurbishment which will see it finally reopen. The Chichester Hotel, in Old London Road, Wickford, has been closed since 2022 but was sold to the Ukay
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Meet the new LGBTQ+ rugby team in south Essex open to 'everyone and anyone'
JAMIE Whitby has always loved rugby, but has never quite felt like he “fitted in” in the sport. Despite numerous attempts to join clubs, the 24-year-old always felt uncomfortable in what can be considered a “manly environment”. However, that
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Leigh drama school that taught EastEnders star Maisie Smith celebrates 22 years
A LEIGH drama school that taught a host of big-name stars how to strut their stuff – including former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith – is celebrating 22-years of coaching up-and-coming talent. Sandra Singer, 73, founded the Sandra Singer Stage
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£887k paid out to south Essex cancer patients hit by NHS delays or misdiagnosis
CANCER patients hit by NHS delays or medical diagnosis errors have been paid out nearly £900,000 over the past five years. Since 2019, the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, which manages Southend, Basildon, and Broomfield hospitals, settled 19 claims
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Everything you need to know about the new £1million Adventure Island ride
A NEW £1million ride is taking shape at Southend seafront's famous Adventure Island attraction with the aim to be fully open this summer. Construction is underway at the Western Esplanade theme park's new drop tower which was teased by bosses last
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Named: Man set to stand trial over Covid grant after Southend counter fraud probe
A MAN is set to stand trial after being accused of misusing a Government Covid grant aimed at helping businesses survive the impact of the pandemic. During the Covid pandemic, the Government distributed more than £98billion across two schemes aimed
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London Marathon tomorrow: Meet five south Essex fundraisers taking part
THEY’VE been in training for months...now the end is in sight for fundraisers’ epic run on Sunday as they tackle the London Marathon. Here, the Echo profile some of the amazing people from across south Essex who are ready for the 26.1-mile race
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Pupils 'treat each other with respect' at Billericay school rated 'good'
A SECONDARY school where children “treat each other and teachers with respect” continues to be “good” after Ofsted inspectors visited for the first time in six years. The Billericay School, in School Road, was visited by the education watchdog
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Southend Saxons aim to get step nearer Twickenham
SOUTHEND Saxons will be looking to get to within 80 minutes of Twickenham this weekend. Victory against Amersham & Chiltern at Warners Bridge on Saturday would see Southend into a home semi-final of the Papa Johns Community Cup. And back row
