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Boylan boosted by his return to Great Wakering Rovers

CALLUM Boylan is back at Great Wakering Rovers. The goal-getting striker left Burroughs Park to sign for Stanway Rovers at the end of last season. But Boylan is now delighted to be back with Marcus Bowers’ side who top the Essex Senior League

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Shrimpers suffer FA Youth Cup disappointment at Roots Hall

SOUTHEND United suffered FA Youth Cup disappointment at Roots Hall tonight, losing 2-1 to Harpenden Town. Shrimpers midfielder Beau MacDonald cancelled out Freddie Bellinger’s header in the second round qualifying clash. But a second half header

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Boss leaves National League club after victory against Shrimpers

CRAWLEY Town have appointed former Charlton and Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot as their manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The 38-year-old joins the League One club from Gateshead, who he guided to FA Trophy glory and a sixth-place finish

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Pensioner, 76, who uses a walking frame reported as missing as police launch appeal

AN elderly Essex man has gone missing  leading the police to launch a countywide appeal to find him. Brian Appleton, 76, has been reported as missing from his home in Brentwood, today, October 1. Brian has been described as around 5ft 5ins

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Matchday live: Shrimpers lose to Harpenden Town in FA Youth Cup

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Concerns raised over welfare of missing south Essex man as police launch appeal

CONCERNS for a south Essex man’s welfare have been raised as he has been reported missing – prompting Essex Police to launch an appeal. Viktors Goronovs, 40, was reported missing from his home in South Ockendon this afternoon, October 1. The

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'It was amazing' - Shrimpers legend Best enjoys his Roots Hall return

SOUTHEND United legend Billy Best was taken aback at the reception he received on his return to Roots Hall. The popular former Shrimpers striker was welcomed back onto the pitch ahead of Saturday’s National League clash with Gateshead. And

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Remarkable south Essex teenage meets Prince Harry and KSI after winning award

A REMARKABLE 16-year-old with a truly inspiring outlook on life has been presented with an award by Prince Harry.  George Shippey met the Duke of Sussex at the annual WellChild Awards on Monday night after winning the “inspirational young person

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Win for campaigners in plea for improvements after girl hit by car in south Essex

THOUSANDS of residents who backed calls for urgent safety improvements at a zebra crossing after a girl was hit by a car are celebrating victory.  Four-year-old Ella Heels, an Edwards Francis Primary School pupil, was hit by a car on Hockley Road

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Severe rush hour delays on M25 in Essex as three lanes are shut after crash

DRIVERS are facing severe delays on the M25 in Essex this evening rush hour as three lanes are shut off after a crash. Three lanes are closed just before junction 25, near Waltham Cross, due to an accident. One lane is also closed at junction 26

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Tumble dryer blaze spreads rapidly to five outbuildings in south Essex

OUTBUILDINGS have been left severely damaged after a tumble dryer fire spread rapidly in south Essex. Firefighters were called to Gainsborough Avenue, Tilbury this morning after a tumble dryer set alight and spread to five outbuildings. When

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Police update on Basildon rape investigation after woman 'attacked' in car park

POLICE have provided an update on their investigation into an alleged rape in a Basildon town centre car park after an arrest was made. A woman reported being attacked at the bottom of the slope in the Asda car park at the Eastgate shopping centre

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Rare RAF 'wedgetail' aircraft lands at Southend Airport today - here's why

A RARE aircraft which is one of just three to provide the RAF with "eyes in the sky" landed at Southend Airport today. Photos, taken by camera club members Simon Murdoch and Aaron Chesham, show the new E-7 Wedgetail aircraft landing at the airport

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Cyclist in life-threatening condition after crash with car in south Essex

A cyclist has been left in a life-threatening condition after a crash with a car in south Essex. Emergency services were called to Brock Hill, in Wickford, at around 8.08am following reports of a crash. An ambulance and an air ambulance attended

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Iconic piece of Sir David Jason sitcom history up for auction for £150,000

The iconic corner shop from the beloved British sitcom Open All Hours is up for auction - allowing fans to become the modern day Arkwright. Prospective buyers can snap up the convenience store known as Arkwright's in the classic 70s show and turn

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Warning you could be paying too much road tax as DVLA launches new service

The DVLA has announced a change to their online service, which will make taxing your vehicle easier. The organisation has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C (log book) and their

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Ex EastEnders star Danny Dyer goes undercover to sell the Big Issue

Former EastEnders star Danny Dyer went undercover on Monday to help sell the Big Issue magazine. Wearing a flat cap and the red Big Issue tabard, he tried his hand at selling the magazine in London‘s Tottenham Court Road alongside seller Andre

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Former Argos store in Essex set to be re-opened as new JD Sports store

A SPORTS retailer is set to open a new store in Essex after taking over a former Argos site which has been empty for years.  New signs have confirmed that JD Sports will be opening a store at the former Argos in Tollgate Retail Park, Colchester

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True-Blue Joe cannot wait to skipper Shrimpers in FA Youth Cup clash

SOUTHEND United’s joint longest serving player will skipper the Shrimpers in tonight’s FA Youth Cup clash against Harpenden Town at Roots Hall. Eighteen-year-old Joe Poxon has been with Blues since the age of six, alongside team-mate Beau MacDonald

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PHOTOS: Popular Waverley cruises return to Southend Pier with hundreds on board

ALMOST 300 passengers boarded the iconic Waverley paddle steamer as it made a delayed return to Southend after technical issues forced sold out cruises to be cancelled. The world's last sea-going paddle steamer made its first visit of the year

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One Essex resident claims top prize as October's Premium Bond winners revealed

If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who has won the big prizes this month, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has revealed the 2024 October winners today.  Every month only two winners take home £1 million

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Water firm issues update after burst main forces week-long road closure in Thorpe Bay

A water firm has issued an update after a burst water main forced a week-long road closure in Thorpe Bay. Last Wednesday, three schools were forced to temporarily close due to a burst water main on Thorpe Hall Avenue, Thorpe Bay. Water supplies

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The 'extra-special' rare 50p coin sold for £4,000 and how to spot it

An “extra-special” rare 50p coin inspired a mini-bidding war on eBay before selling for £4,000 last week, as Brits are being encouraged to check their change. You might have a small fortune lying around in your house after a commemorative 2012

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Man airlifted to hospital after crash in south Essex as road remains closed

A man has been airlifted to hospital after a crash in south Essex as the road remains closed. Emergency services were called to Brock Hill, in Wickford, at around 8:08am following reports of a crash. An ambulance and an air ambulance attended

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Leigh man given suspended sentence after police uncover £2m keyless car theft gang

A Leigh man who was part of a keyless car theft gang has been given a suspended sentence after police uncovered the sophisticated organised crime network. The Met Police launched an investigation in North London after numerous cars were stolen

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Last few seats for four-day Warner Gunton Hall and Thursford Xmas Spectacular break!

Synonymous with Christmas, the Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the biggest Christmas show of its kind in Europe!   It’s a show which promises to bring festive sparkle to everyone and Just Go Holidays is offering a discount on the last few

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Driving instructor abused by bikers in terrifying south Essex road rage incident

A DRIVER instructor has revealed how he was subjected to a torrent of abuse from bikers who smashed his wing mirror and left him £400 out of pocket. Alfie Swan had just finished a lesson and was travelling along Church Road, in Wickford, when the

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New 'forest school' opens in south Essex to make 'learning accessible for all'

A UNIQUE new forest school has opened its doors aiming to make "learning accessible for everyone" and help children who are not in mainstream education. Rachel King, 48, has 25 years experience as a teacher but quit he role so she could focus on

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Homelessness charity prepares to take over Leigh home to help rough sleepers

A HOMELESS charity is preparing to take over a home in Leigh to provide much-needed support for those at risk of sleeping rough.  Harp, which runs a number of homeless hotels and services across the city, is in the process of taking over 65 Leighton

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Campaigners slam PM's comments over plans for huge pylons near Basildon homes

CAMPAIGNERS have slammed Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer after he claimed voters will have to accept huge 50m pylons running close to homes or face higher taxes. Essex Pylons Action Group founder, Rosie Pearson, condemned Sir Keir’s comments

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'Dilapidated' row of empty homes in Westcliff hit market for almost £1million

A "DILAPIDATED" row of empty homes and a tyre wholesaler have been placed on the market for a whopping £900,000 ahead of plans to build 17 flats. The project has been described as a "rare and exciting development opportunity" after Southend Council

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New £144million wheelie bin waste contract for Southend is announced

THE successful bidder for a £144million eight-year waste contract for Southend has been announced ahead of the roll out off wheelie bins and revamped services. SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK has been handed an £18million a year contract to takeover

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Council apologises after pursuing parking charges against dead man in Southend

SOUTHEND Council have apologised to the family of a dead man after being branded “heartless” for pursuing parking fines against him. Daniel Cowan, Labour leader of the council, has sent his sympathies to the family of Shaun Jager on behalf of the

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New owners of south Essex café donating leftover dishes to struggling families

THE big-hearted owners of a Benfleet cafe have launched a new scheme which will see them offer all leftover food to struggling families and people battling homelessness.  Mark Wood, who recently took over the Manor Cafe, on the Manor Trading Estate