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Rat filmed at hospital Subway restaurant sparks food hygiene visit
A rat filmed outside a sandwich restaurant at a Romford hospital led to a visit from environmental health officers. The Subway shop in Queen's Hospital was temporarily closed after a video showing the rodent scurrying around the seating area was
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Warning to pet owners as rare animals 'stolen to order' by criminals
Bird owners are in a flap after a sophisticated chicken heist saw eight rare birds worth a whopping £400 'stolen to order' from a charity by birdnappers. Staff were horrified to discover eight chickens, including Silkies, Bantams and Ayam Cemani
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British Gas customers say they 'feel like they're being robbed' by smart meters
British Gas customers have complained that they 'feel like they're being robbed' over questionable smart meter readings. It has been one of the coolest summers on record and as we approach autumn, you can bet it's only going to get colder.
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Tonight’s £12.5m winning National Lottery numbers revealed - have you won?
Tonight’s (Wednesday September 4 2024) National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 03, 06, 15, 25, 29, 41. The Bonus Ball is 17. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £12.5 million. Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are:
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Pepple aims to make name for himself with Shrimpers
ON-LOAN Southend United striker Bim Pepple is determined to make a name for himself with the Shrimpers. Pepple will spend the rest of the season at Roots Hall after signing on a temporary basis from Luton Town. And the 21-year-old is determined
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Ten-man Hullbridge Sports fight back for dramatic draw with Romford
TEN-MAN Hullbridge Sports fought back from 3-0 down to secure a dramatic share of the spoils against Romford. Sports’ night seemed to be heading from bad to worse when Jake Wiggins was sent off 21 minutes from time. But a brace from Connor
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Harry hits hat-trick to send Wakering top of the table
GREAT Wakering Rovers top the Essex Senior League table after a 4-2 win at Little Oakley. In-form forward Harry Brown bagged a hat-trick in a hard-fought victory. And Brown was pleased with all aspects of the performance. READ MORE
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Bon Voyage! Save 10 per cent on a trip to Paris this October!
Having been the talk of the summer as host city of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, it’s now the perfect time to plan an autumn visit to Paris. Just Go Holidays is offering a 10 per cent discount on trips starting from October, so do not
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MAPPED: The 18 destinations holidaymakers can fly to from Southend Airport next year
From sun-kissed summer spots to snowy winter destinations, holidaymakers have 18 destinations they can fly to from Southend Airport next year. After easyJet announced it will be bringing back its Southend base in March 2025, passengers are spoilt
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Plans for 66-bed care home on Essex garden centre given the go-ahead
Plans for a 66-bed care home on land occupied by a garden centre in Essex have been agreed – paving the way for the creation of up to 60 jobs. The planning permission for a care home on Chapelfield Nursery garden centre in Sewardstone Road, Waltham
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Shrimpers stars swap sports for charity challenge
EIGHT Southend United players will be swapping sports to raise money for SECE Mind next month. Shrimpers stars Adam Crowther, George Moncur, Gus Scott-Morriss, Harry Taylor, Jack Bridge, Joe Gubbins, Nathan Ralph and Oli Coker will all compete
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Police bust down doors as £1k in cash and haul of drugs seized in south Essex
Police have seized £1,000 in cash and 215 grams of cocaine after busting down doors in Rochford. Officers from Rochford and Castle Point investigated reports of suspicious activity in the area of Somerset Avenue. Police raided an address on
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£20k reward to TV plea: the persistent probe which led to Basildon killer's sentence
From a £20,000 reward for information to an appeal on prime time TV, the persistence and dedication of specialist detectives over two years has ensured justice for the family of Terry Leeks. Callum Taylor, previously of Craylands, Basildon, has
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Teenage killer jailed for manslaughter over fatal stabbing in Basildon park
A KILLER has been jailed for manslaughter more than two years after the death of a man fatally stabbed in Northlands Park. Terry Leeks was 46 when he was fatally stabbed in the Basildon park at around 1.30am on 11 July 2021. His death sparked
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Two years of hellish works on major Essex road could finally end this weekend
LONG-RUNNING A12 roadworks which made motorists' lives "hell" for almost two years are finally due to end this weekend. National Highways has confirmed the final overnight closures for its A12 Junction 25 Marks Tey to Junction 26 Stanway resurfacing
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Driver fighting for his life after serious crash near south Essex roundabout
A DRIVER is fighting for his life in hospital after a serious crash near Rayleigh Spur in the early hours this morning. Police remain on the scene on the A130, close to the major roundabout, after being called at around 4.30am to a single car crash
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Benfleet remain upbeat despite home defeat to Stansted
BENFLEET suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Stansted at the Woodside Stadium on Tuesday night. The visitors raced into a 3-0 lead after being gifted goals by their hosts before the impressive Max Jobson netted a late consolation for Lee Scott's
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A130 southbound closure to the A127 cleared following serious crash
The A130 closure southbound to the A127 has been lifted following a serious crash. The closure of the A130 southbound to the A127 has now been lifted, though there are still delays on the northbound A130 approaching the Bonvilles Roundabout.
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Kick off change for Shrimpers clash due to DAZN coverage
SOUTHEND United's match at Rochdale has been chosen for enhanced coverage from DAZN. As a result, the match - which is being played on Saturday October 19 - will now kick off at 5.30pm. Confirmation of DAZN live picks: Saturday 5 October: Woking
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Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning
Martin Lewis has stressed a warning over the "practical issue" of taking Winter Fuel Payments from 40 per cent income taxpayers only. A Twitter/X user reached out to the Money Saving Expert via social media yesterday after Rachel Reeves addressed
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Police remain at scene of 'single car crash' causing A130 closure
Police remain on the scene of a "serious" single car crash on the A130. The A130 in South Essex remains closed around the Canvey Way junction and there is a large amount of traffic in the area. Police have confirmed that they remain at the
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A130 re-opened after serious incident - live traffic updates
12:20pm Adult man rushed to Royal London Hospital The East of England Ambulance Service have transported an adult
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How much will your state pension increase by next year?
Pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April, reports have suggested. According to the reports, the Treasury’s internal working calculations would see the pension payments boosted as a result of the triple lock. Under the
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Essex Police on scene after serious crash on major south Essex road
POLICE are this morning on the scene of a serious collision on the A130. The road in south Essex is currently closed around the Canvey Way junction and there is a large amount of traffic in the area, police say. We are currently on the
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Plans for plush flats near Chalkwell seafront given green light after redesign
PLANS to raise the height of a block of plush flats close to Chalkwell seafront have been given the green light, despite concerns from residents. Southend Council’s development control committee agreed plans on Monday night for alterations at 28
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Controversial bid to convert old Westcliff hotel into 15-bed HMO goes to appeal
A DEVELOPER has launched an appeal to the Government after Southend Council rejected controversial plans to turn a former hotel into a 15-bed house of multiple occupancy. Earlier this year the council threw out the plans for the old Anchor Hotel
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New Southend health centre could be up and running towards 'end of the year'
CONFIDENCE is growing that a new Southend health centre could be up and running “towards the end of the year”. The Mid and South Essex NHS Trust has confirmed it is in the “final stages” of procuring a supplier for a Community Diagnostics Centre
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Demonstration to save beloved Southend tree from axe as planning appeal lodged
CAMPAIGNERS are set to hold a demonstration this weekend after a planning appeal renewed fears a much-loved tree could be axed. Fears the 150-year-old London Plane tree, affectionately named Chester, would face the chop as part of a homes plan
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Work on new 'bus gate' marks start of ambitious £575m Queensway regeneration
THE ambitious £575 million Queensway regeneration scheme has officially started with work on a new “bus gate” after councillors gave it the go-ahead at the 11th hour. The first phase of the project, which will see 1,700 new homes built in the heart
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Major projects for Basildon town centre set to be scrapped after years of delays
MAJOR projects to build flats on Basildon town centre’s former Post Office and plans to build a “creative campus” are set to be scrapped by Basildon Council after years of delays. According to council documents ahead of a cabinet meeting next week
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Shocked couple return from weekend away to find 20ft mast outside Southend home
SHOCKED residents returned from a weekend away to find a huge fibre optic pole just feet from their home. Greg Myers and Tammy Waller have been left fearing the price of their home and their ability to sell up in Lancaster Gardens, Southend, after
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Brazen teenage yobs 'continually' ransack Shoebury store and 'terrorise' workers
AGGRESSIVE teenage yobs have been accused of terrorising shopkeepers in Shoebury, brazenly swigging from stolen cans and intimidating shop staff. The owner of the family-run Londis, in Shoebury High Street, has claimed that in recent months, shoplifting
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War of words over Basildon Council's support after winter fuel cash change
BASILDON Council’s Labour leader has admitted it is “not in a position to offer additional money” to pensioners who will miss out after the winter fuel payment was cut. Gavin Callaghan insisted the council is preparing to ensure all pensioners
