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Who won what at Southend United's awards evening
SOUTHEND United held their end of season awards at the Cliffs Pavilion tonight. Here is who won what. ASSIST OF THE SEASON: Marcus Dackers, Solihull Moors (A) Dackers won assist of the season after he ran from one end of the pitch to the
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Benefits fraudster claimed £52,000 so he could build house in Spain, court hears
A BENEFITS fraudster who claimed more than £50,000 of public money was uncovered after he shared posts on social media showing him renovate an abandoned property in Spain. Darren Newbury admitted deliberately failing to notify the authorities about
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Britain's Got Talent has 'just become an insult to viewers intelligence'
Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens last night as acts tried to impress the judges. From a forgetful fish to two golden buzzers, the first episode had everyone talking, but perhaps not for the right reasons. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden
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Brits urged to check around houses as Pokemon games selling for £10,000-£15,000
The phrase 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' has never seemed so true as collectors flock to buy old Pokemon games at high prices. Since making its debut more than a quarter of a century ago, the Pokemon series has sold more than 480 million units worldwide
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Scott-Morriss on his future with the Shrimpers
GUS Scott-Morriss insists he is not looking to leave Southend United. The right wing-back has yet to agree a new contract with the Shrimpers. But the club still have the option of an additional 12 months on his current deal. READ MORE
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David Beckham thanked for 'delivering the Spice Girls reunion concert'
Former England football star David Beckham has been widely thanked for seemingly delivering an unofficial Spice Girls reunion. Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party saw celebrity appearances from the likes of Tom Cruise, Salma Hayek, and the Spice
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Vodka, indigestion tablets and more can be used to clean drains around your home
While you might keep on top of cleaning inside your home, the drains can sometimes take a back seat. But, like the rest of the house, things like the drains need cleaning from time to time but how is best to do it? Bathroom experts at Posh.co.uk
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Does my cat have to wear a collar? Blue Cross shares tips for pet owners
Have you got a cat in your family? While they like to roam freely outdoors, it’s important that cats stay safe. But do they need to wear collars when they’re out and about? Blue Cross has shared whether it is compulsory for cat owners to put a
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"They've kept this club alive" - Scott-Morriss proud of his Blues team-mates
SOUTHEND United wing-back Gus Scott-Morriss is immensely proud of what the Shrimpers have achieved this season. Blues finished the campaign sitting ninth in the National League standings after somehow overcoming a number of off-field issues.
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UPDATED - Missing 16-year-old Chelmsford boy Henry Richards found
ESSEX Police officers have found Henry Richards, a missing 16-year-old boy from Chelmsford. An Essex Police spokesman said: "Henry Richards, who was missing from Chelmsford, has been found". "Thank you to all who shared our appeal."
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Southend police officer suffers 'serious injury' while making shop-lifting arrest
A POLICE officer in Southend suffered a "serious injury" while making an arrest in the city centre. Officers from Essex Police's Southend Town Centre Team received reports today of a man leaving a shop in High Street without paying for goods.
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National League side denied permission to take part in play-offs
GATESHEAD have been denied permission to take part in the National League play-offs. Rob Elliot's side finished the season in sixth place. But they do not meet the necessary criteria to win promotion into the EFL. READ MORE: Blues
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Passionate foster carer is honoured with Rochford's 'Citizen of the Year' award
A FOSTER carer who has spent seven years looking after children in need has been named as Rochford’s “Citizen of the Year”. Jo Twyman was given the award following her remarkable work in supporting local children and other foster carers. She
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Find out what Basildon MP thought of Essex prison's food in visit
Chelmsford Prison has seen security improvements in recent years with prison food labelled as "very tasty", according to Stephen Metcalfe MP. The South Basildon & East Thurrock MP visited the prison with Vicky Ford, MP for Chelmsford, and Mr Metcalfe
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Essex reporter reveals what it is really like to visit war-torn Ukraine on aid trip
Séamus O’Hanlon joined a group of volunteers, including the Harwich Ukraine Support Project, delivering aid directly from Essex to Ukraine and providing medical supplies and ‘carrier cots’ to mothers, children, and those with disabilities in the Chernihiv
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Seven-year-old entrepreneurs capture south Essex town with loom band business
Two crafty seven-year-old girls from Rayleigh launched a loom band business from their front drive. Despite making few sales during their first five-hour stint last Saturday, the youngsters didn't lose heart and produced more stock for the following
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The 7 roadworks with 'delays likely' starting across Southend borough next week
Drivers have been warned of delays across the Southend borough next week as seven roadworks are set to start. Here are all the works starting next week with "delays likely", according to live traffic management map one.network. Leigh Broadway
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In memoriam: The six death notices and funeral announcements in the Echo this week
The Echo has published six death notices this week. Every week, the Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain
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Glass experts share cheap hacks for cleaning oven doors including fizzy drinks
While ovens are a popular kitchen appliance, sometimes cleaning them gets put to the bottom of the to do list. With so many hacks out there, you might be wondering how is best to clean your glass oven door. If you’re looking for tips that won
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Pictured: The face of aggressive Southend beggar who preyed on young boy with autism
AN aggressive beggar who preyed on a young boy with autism, harassed a young woman and smashed a bottle over a man's head has been slammed behind bars. Richard Lewis, 37, of no fixed address, has been jailed for ten months after breaching a Criminal
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Benfleet celebrate being crowned league champions
BENFLEET FC are celebrating being crowned Thurlow Nunn League First Division South champions. Benfleet finished the season with an incredible 103 points from 42 games which included 33 victories. Lee Scott's side will now be in the Essex Senior
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Three people break into Loughton garden wearing balaclavas - police asking for help
AN investigation has been launched into an attempted burglary which reportedly three thugs wearing balaclavas break into a garden and then a garage. Essex Police were called to reports of a break in at a property in Mott Street, Loughton, during
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Two men and 15-year-old Southend boy arrested as "large knife" seized in Chelmsford
TWO men and a boy have been arrested after a "large knife" was recovered from a stolen vehicle in Chelmsford. Essex Police officers traced a stolen car to Maltese Road, in Chelmsford, at about 10.30am on April 20 after receiving crucial intelligence
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Britain's Got Talent act receives golden buzzer after winning over the judges
Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens tonight as acts tried to impress the judges tonight with their unique talents in the 17th series of the show. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli returned to the judging panel
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Take a look inside this incredible £6m Tudor Manor home up for sale in Essex
A lavish Tudor mansion with a huge estate near Colchester is on the market for £6,250,000. The Westwood Park property in Little Horkesley is a nine-bedroom mansion located on 52.32 acres of land. The historic building also features a three-bedroom
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Worried about a power cut? What to do and who to contact if you lose power
Power cuts can occur at any point of the year and as the UK experiences storms and bad weather regularly, you've probably experienced one. Having said this, they don’t happen too often so you might be unaware of how to deal with one and what to
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Five-year-old gets tour of Southend's lifeboat station after raising money for RNLI
A five-year-old with a keen interest in lifeboats was given an access all areas tour of the RNLI station in Southend after he raised £228 by carrying out a collection at school. Grey Clarke placed jars at his school encouraging the staff and pupils
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Meet the four Basildon Dogs Trust pups of the week looking for forever homes
LOVELY pups being cared for by the Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Basildon are looking for their forever homes. Theodore, a Border Collie Theodore is a very energetic 6-year-old pooch who is looking for a special home where he can live
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Nine unearthed Echo photos show how Southend High Street has changed
HIGH streets are a vital part of any town across the country and Southend is no exception. In the past, Southend was often known for its large, busy and vibrant High Street. However, in recent years, thousands of High Street shops around
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Popular quirky market returning to Old Leigh next month - here's all the details
A MUCH-LOVED market is set to be bring Leigh’s Strand Wharf to life with painters, mosaic artists, photographers, and live art demonstrations. Old Leigh Artists’ Market will return on Bank Holiday Monday, on May 6, between 10am and 4pm. Around
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10 brilliant photos taken by our camera club members in south Essex this week
WE have some incredibly talented photographers in south Essex - and they take some stunning pictures across the county. The Echo set up the Echo Camera Club South Essex group on Facebook for photographers across Southend, Basildon, Castle Point
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Shoppers share vision for Southend High Street as new businesses set to open
A number of big-name and up-and-coming brands have announced plans to open in Southend High Street this year. American burger giant Wendy’s is set to unveil its newest restaurant at the former Ponden Interiors store after plans were approved earlier
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Charity returns dogs to worried owners after two 'dog-nappings' in Southend
A CHARITY has revealed how it has helped secure the return of two dogs to their owners after alleged dog-nappings in the last month in Southend. Speaking out in support of Southend West MP Anna Firth’s Pet Abduction Bill, the founders of Tilly’
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‘Ugly’ bicycle shelters crop up across Southend leaving councillors baffled
SEVEN “ugly” bike shelters are being installed across Southend, leaving councillors and residents baffled as they begin to crop up. A bemused resident took to Facebook to query “who was responsible for the absolute carbuncle of a shed” on Chalkwell
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Ukrainian refugee in Leigh on mission back to save 'at risk' dogs from warzone
A UKRAINIAN refugee living in Leigh is preparing to head back to the warzone to save animals at risk...and bring them back to south Essex. Natalya Sandalovych, 38, moved to Leigh with her pet pooch Taylor for the last 18 months after fleeing Ukraine
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In the docks: 20 people in south Essex sentenced at courts this month
FROM a "professional" thief to banned drivers, here are 20 residents or visitors in south Essex sentenced at magistrates' courts this month. >>> Court reporting - what your newspaper can and can't report A shoplifter who admitted
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Southend Saxons one win from Twickenham after home victory
SOUTHEND Saxons are 80 minutes from Twickenham after another win at Warners Bridge on Saturday. Saxons saw off Amersham & Chiltern 35-16 to secure a home semi-final in the Papa Johns Community Cup. And should Southend win that they will line
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"Today was a celebration of a mad year" - Blues fans have their say on home defeat
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Rochdale and the the 2023/24 season. Started the game very well, moving the ball quickly and got the goal we deserved. We dropped off after that & can’t begrudge Rochdale their win
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"Let’s be the football club we can be" - Shrimpers boss Maher eyes improvements
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher is desperate to get to work alongside the club's consortium this summer. The consortium - which is headed up by Justin Rees - have yet to officially take control of the Shrimpers. But Maher knows how their involvement
