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Shrimpers ready for FA Youth Cup clash at Roots Hall
SOUTHEND United coach Danny Heath is certain there will be an extra buzz around his side’s FA Youth Cup clash with Harpenden Town. The Shrimpers take on Town in a second round qualifying clash at Roots Hall on Tuesday night. And Heath knows
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Southend Saxons suffer second home defeat in succession
SOUTHEND Saxons suffered their second defeat in succession, losing 23-21 at home to Old Northamptonians. The narrow defeat came just seven days after Southend had been beaten 54-17 by Sudbury at Warners Bridge. But director of rugby Josh Ward
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Westcliff stay top of the table after fine away victory
WESTCLIFF stayed top of the Regional Two Anglia table after a 41-8 win at Stowmarket. Westcliff sit above second placed Wanstead on points difference. And head coach Jimmy Rea was pleased to pick up another victory. “As a squad we had three
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Well-known former south Essex police officer celebrates 100th birthday
A FORMER police officer who spent almost three decades fighting crime in south Essex has celebrated turning 100 years old. Retired PC Erik Birkin received a special award to mark his centenary after chief superintendent Claire Talbot and Detective
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Petition against plans to build on beloved south Essex farmland hits 1,500 signatures
A PETITION set up by residents demanding farmland next to Hadleigh Country Park is protected from development has passed 1,500 signatures less than two weeks after being set up. Campaign group, Save Hadleigh Farmland, formed last month in response
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New tipping legislation to be rolled out in restaurants across the UK this week
New legislation around tips in restaurants will come into force across the UK on Tuesday (October 1). Under these new rules, restaurants will be banned from withholding tips from staff, according to Sky News. The change will apply to the entire
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Woman issues warning as she fears catching Covid eight times made her bald
A shop worker claims catching covid right times left her completely bald. Selfie-loving Lydia Morley says she loved taking snaps of herself until her long, thick brown hair began thinning and falling out in the shower in November last year.
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BBC apologises to former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington
The BBC has apologised to former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington, saying it had assessed and “upheld some, but not all” of her complaints about Giovanni Pernice’s behaviour during her time on the show. Sherlock actress Abbington
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Virgin Media O2 customers to get premium TV channels for free this month
This month, Virgin Media O2 customers will be able to watch premium TV channels for free. Starting on Tuesday, October 1 until Thursday, October 31, channels that would usually come with an extra charge will be completely free. The free channels
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Essex drink driver needed car because 'she lives in town dominated by men'
A COURT has heard how a drink driver would be unable to cope without a driving licence because she lives in a city "dominated by men" who "are not all very good boys". Defence barrister Bruce Clarke made the argument on behalf of Monika Raczynska
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Huge 'one-hundred-year-old' tree falls in Essex narrowly missing care home
A HUGE tree thought to be more than 100 years old has fallen in Colchester narrowly missing a nearby care home. The Red Oak tree which stood near the Kendall’s Almshouses, in Military Road, fell to the ground on Friday. It is understood the
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Iconic Basildon sign lit-up pink in support of Organ Donation Week
The iconic Basildon sign has been lit up pink in support of Organ Donation Week. Organ Donation Week is a national campaign raising awareness about the importance of organ donation. This year, the event holds special significance as it marks
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Gang stole £2m of cars...including one with 3-year-old child still inside in Essex
A gang used a keyless theft device to steal £2 million worth of cars - including one with the owner’s three-year-old child still inside. The device, which was disguised as a Gameboy, allowed them to steal cars in seconds and between October 2018
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Probe after traffic forced to swerve fly-tipping dumped in main south Essex road
A COUNCIL has launched an investigation after drivers were forced to swerve a huge pile of fly-tipped rubbish dumped on the side of a main road. A large amount of household and construction waste partially blocked Butts Lane in Stanford-le-Hope
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Bodycam footage shows moment police raid Southend flat as 'brazen' dealer jailed
POLICE have released bodycam footage of a drugs raid on a Southend flat as a 60-year-old cocaine dealer has been jailed. Mark Disney has been sentenced to four years in prison after police uncovered more than £1,350 in cash and 231g worth around
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Drugs raid at Southend flat sees 60-year-old cocaine dealer jailed for four years
A 60-year-old cocaine dealer has received a four-year prison sentence after police raided his Southend flat. Mark Disney was arrested after police seized more than £1,000 in cash, bags of cannabis and 231g of cocaine with an estimated street value
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Aldi offering customers chance to get a year's shopping for free - here's how
Aldi has announced that it will be launching a scheme where one lucky person will get a year's worth of shopping for free at the supermarket. This will be delivered through the Aldi Superfan card, where the supermarket's most loyal customer can
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AA warns 'not to fall' for new 'emergency car kit' scam email- what to look for
The AA has issued a warning to consumers about a phishing scam email that informs them that they have won an emergency car kit. The warning comes as a small number of phishing emails began circulating last week. However, more fake emails were
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Popular four-star south Essex hotel closes its doors after more than 50 years
A POPULAR four-star hotel near to the M25 in south Essex has closed its doors after more than 50 years of "laughter, celebrations, and memories". De Rougemont Manor Hotel, in Great Warley Street, near Brentwood, closed its doors on Sunday morning
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Shrimpers discover FA Cup opponents
SOUTHEND United will travel to Eastleigh in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round The match will be played on the weekend of October 12. Winners of the tie will receive £9, 375 with the losers picking up £3,125.
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Three south Essex firms named by HMRC for thousands of pounds of unpaid tax
Three south Essex companies have been named and shamed by HMRC for more than £290,000 worth of unpaid tax between them. HMRC publishes details every three months of people and businesses given financial penalties for failing to comply with tax
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Four lucky Essex residents bag huge prizes as Premium Bond winners announced
THE LATEST Premium Bond prize draw winners have been announced with four lucky residents in Essex bagging a huge £100,000 prize each. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the September 2024 Premium Bond winners. Every month,
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Look inside historic south Essex pub re-opened after three-week transformation
A COSY pub in a historic building with links to the Tudors has welcomed back customers after an extensive near three-week refurbishment. Boasting a brighter, more modern look, Rayleigh Lodge has re-opened after a complete transformation while keeping
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Three men jailed for raiding south Essex jewellers before A127 chase at 110mph
Three south Essex men have been jailed after burgling a jewellery store on Canvey before fleeing away on the A127 at speeds of up to 110mph. Basildon brothers, Ricky Wilson, 30, and Daniel Wilson, 27, along with Scott Flemming, 29, were sentenced
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Popular garden centre on south Essex border set to unveil new Christmas store
Christmas has come early to a popular garden centre on the south Essex border as its new festive store is set to be unveiled - 74 days ahead of the holiday. Upminster Garden Centre, in Nags Head Lane close to Great Warley, is kicking off its Christmas
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Brits reveal oldest foods found in the kitchen - 1950s jam to 80s Fray Bentos pie
What’s the oldest (and probably mouldiest) item of food you have found in a house? You might have been clearing out a relative’s kitchen cupboard who has sadly passed away or even your own in the run-up to moving house. Perhaps you just came
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The best times of day to use your washing machine, dishwasher and other chores
Nobody likes doing their dishes and laundry but there is actually time of day that could save you energy and money too. From cooking dinner for the family to hoovering the house, we spend so much of our lives doing chores. In fact, do you know
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Which? reveals top 5 tips to tackle Ofgem price cap rise as energy bills soar
Millions of people already struggling with the cost of living crisis will face further pressures from today as energy bills are set to rise by £149. Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from today after Ofgem announced it would
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In the dock: 10 south Essex drivers banned from the roads this month
A NUMBER of motorists have been banned from the roads for a range of driving offences this month. >>> Court reporting - what your newspaper can and can't report A DRINK driver caught behind the wheel in a major shopping street has
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Vintage dance event to return to Southend Airport at iconic RAF bomber's hangar
A popular 1940s and 1950s dance event is set to return to Southend Airport this month. The Vulcan Restoration Trust has announced that its '40s and '50s Vulcan Hangar Dance will take place on Saturday, October 12. The event, which takes place
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Balaclava-clad yobs on 'stolen' quad bikes 'destroy' south Essex golf course
BALACLAVA wearing yobs "destroyed" part of a golf course after riding "stolen" quad bikes across the fairway and greens. Shocked witnesses described seeing six quad bikes riding across Belfairs Golf Course, in Leigh, at roughly 5.30pm on Saturday
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Meet Southend's new police chief as he reveals plan to tackle crime in the city
INCREASING police visibility and slashing violence are top of the agenda for Southend's new district commander as he takes on the new role. Chief Insp Dave Browning, who has spent 27 years with Essex Police, has taken the lead from Jo Collins following
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Cliffs Pavilion issues warning over Only Fools and Horses The Musical tickets
THE smash hit Only Fools and Horses The Musical arrives in Westcliff today for a week full of performances - as audiences have been urged to double check their tickets. On its 10-month tour of the UK following a record-breaking four-year run in
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New photos show demolition underway on half-built flat-pack homes in Southend
DEMOLITION work is underway at a half-built estate in Southend as fresh images show cranes on site pulling apart the homes. The Meadow Grange development, in Fossetts Way, promised to deliver 131 new flat-pack and affordable homes, but the construction
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Hundreds of Brits take legal action against luxury hotel over stomach bug
Nearly a thousand British holidaymakers are taking legal action after being struck down with gastric illnesses while staying at luxury hotels in Cape Verde. A staggering 926 people have come forward over the last three years to say they fell seriously
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Asda releases statement after till issues saw store opening delays
Asda has released a statement apologising for delayed store openings around the UK today, due to technical issues with its tills. Some shoppers took to social media this morning (Monday, September 30) to share that some Asda stores were delaying
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Exact date John Thomson returns to Corrie for Gail Platt's exit storyline
The exact date Jesse Chadwick, played by comedian and actor John Thomson arrives in Weatherfield for Gail Platt's final storyline on Coronation Street has been revealed. Jesse's return comes just as his ex Eileen Grimshaw heads back to the cobbles
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Five big money changes coming in October from energy bills to the budget
Households across the UK are facing another winter of financial uncertainty as energy bills are set to rise again this week. But that is not the only thing set to change in October. There is further uncertainty around the economy with Rachel
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Hundreds caught drink-driving at least four times as 'something needs to change'
Hundreds of UK motorists have been caught driving at least four-times, new figures have revealed, as campaigners call on drastic law changes. A total of 27,837 British drivers were convicted of the offence multiple times in the 11 years to July
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'Check your change' - Rare coin sells for more than 300 times face value on eBay
We are all being urged to check our wallets and down the back of our sofas after a 50p coin sold for more than 300 times its value at auction this week. The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens
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Pictures and videos show blaze after 180 tonnes of hay bale catch fire in Rochford
Firefighters spent Sunday night tackling a large haystack fire in Rochford. Crews from Southend, Rayleigh and Rochford responded to the incident. Four crews tackled the blaze through the night (Image: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service) The
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Commuters face train delays and cancellations on c2c line in south Essex
Commuters on the c2c line are facing delays and disruptions this morning after a freight train broke down. The disruption has led to cancellations, diversions, and alterations to services across the south Essex line. One of the affected trains
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Haystack fire near Southend keeps fire crew on scene all night
Firefighters tackled a large haystack fire near Southend, as crews stayed all night to control the flames. Four crews from Rochford, Southend and Rayleigh Weir were called to the fire in Lambourne Hall Road, Rochford, last night, when a haystack
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New scheme to launch as near 90 per cent of women feel unsafe after dark in Basildon
SHOCKING statistics have shown nearly 90 per cent of women living in Basildon do not feel safe going out after dark in the town. The new figures come as Basildon Council gets set to launch its Women’s Safety Charter. The survey found 88 per
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Tributes to Sir David to be returned after 'disappearing' from Chalkwell memorials
FLORAL and photo tributes to Sir David Amess will be returned after disappearing from memorials in Chalkwell. Former Southend West MP, Sir David Amess, was murdered on October 15, 2021, at a constituency surgery in Leigh. In his memory, a statue
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Welcoming south Essex nursery which 'inspires' children is praised by Ofsted
A LONG standing Rayleigh nursery which places a “strong emphasis on working closely with parents” has been highly praised by Ofsted. Kindred Rayleigh, in Eastwood Road, has been rated good in all areas after an inspection on August 28. According
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Teen cuts 14 inches off hair for Southend charity in memory of brave six-year-old boy
A TEENAGER has had 14 inches of hair cut off to raise thousands of pounds for a Southend charity in memory of a brave six-year-old boy. Ellie Lakin, 19, has raised nearly £2,000 for Gold Geese, a south Essex children’s cancer support charity, after
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Backlash could push back date for Leigh Art Fair after 'waste of money' claims
A CRUNCH meeting will be held to rule on controversial plans for Leigh Town Council to spend £8,000 on “exhibition stands” ahead of an arts fair. Residents have criticised the move claiming it is unnecessary and a “waste of money”. Councillor
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Mum's three-year fight for action as burrowing badgers damage south Essex home
A FED-UP mum says badgers burrowing under her house are ruining her life after three years battling to get action. Samantha Limacher, 51, says she has reached her wit’s end after attempting to find a solution to the problem at her home in Plumleys
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The final say: Players must step up after home defeat for Shrimpers
SOUTHEND United have now played a quarter of their matches this season. And, after Saturday’s disappointing 3-1 defeat to Gateshead, it is safe to say the campaign has not kicked off the way anyone connected with the club would have wanted.
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Shrimpers boss Maher opts to hand new defender immediate debut
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher opted to hand on loan Taylor Foran an immediate debut for the Shrimpers. The centre-back has joined Blues from Bromley for 28 days and went straight into the starting line-up for Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Gateshead
