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'Terrifying': Woman describes moment 55mph winds rip part of roof off in Benfleet

Councillor Andrew Sheldon warns motorists of potential delays at Sadlers Farm in Benfleet in rush-hour on Monday, April 15 2024

Councillor Andrew Sheldon warns motorists of potential delays at Sadlers Farm in Benfleet in rush-hour on Monday, April 15 2024

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Drivers warned over potential Sadlers Farm delays tomorrow - here's why

Weather - Saturday is likely to be the warmest of the year so far in south Essex. This wonderful image was taken at the Ness Road slipway

Weather - Saturday is likely to be the warmest of the year so far in south Essex. This wonderful image was taken at the Ness Road slipway

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Storm Kathleen sweeps in - here's what it could mean for Southend and Basildon

Closure - Homefields Avenue in Benfleet is shutting for 54 days

Closure - Homefields Avenue in Benfleet is shutting for 54 days

Road in Benfleet set to close for 54 days for roadworks - here's when and where

Jailed - Thomas Salton, Stephen and Tracy Tappenden, James Gorrie, Lisa Allen and Anthony Sibanda (left to right, top to bottom) were jailed this month

Jailed - Thomas Salton, Stephen and Tracy Tappenden, James Gorrie, Lisa Allen and Anthony Sibanda (left to right, top to bottom) were jailed this month

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Pictured: Landmark case among the 7 south Essex criminals jailed this month

Historic south Essex High Street pub closing for major six-figure refurbishment

Historic south Essex High Street pub closing for major six-figure refurbishment

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Historic south Essex High Street pub closing for major six-figure refurbishment

Dealer who sold cocaine and heroin out of user's Benfleet flat is jailed

Dealer who sold cocaine and heroin out of user's Benfleet flat is jailed

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Drug dealer who sold out of addicts' south Essex flat is jailed after police raid

Classes closed today at south Essex special school with pupils forced to stay home

Classes closed today at south Essex special school with pupils forced to stay home

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Classes closed today at south Essex special school with pupils forced to stay home

Hadleigh road set to close for two days next week - find out when and why

Hadleigh road set to close for two days next week - find out when and why

Hadleigh road set to close for two days next week - find out when and why

Presence- police vehicles and forensic vehicle outside KFC

Presence- police vehicles and forensic vehicle outside KFC

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Police release update over 'fight' at KFC in Benfleet

Investigation- police cordon around KFC in South Benfleet

Investigation- police cordon around KFC in South Benfleet

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KFC in Benfleet cordoned off with police and forensics on the scene

Vehicle- police charged a man after he failed to stop for police

Vehicle- police charged a man after he failed to stop for police

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Man charged with offences after allegedly failing to stop in Canvey

Traffic building on major south Essex road after reports of crash

Traffic building on major south Essex road after reports of crash

Delays building on major south Essex road amid reports of crash

'Brave' neighbour rescues elderly man as his Benfleet home fills with smoke

'Brave' neighbour rescues elderly man as his Benfleet home fills with smoke

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'Brave' neighbour rescues elderly man as his Benfleet home fills with smoke

Delays - c2c is experiencing delays

Delays - c2c is experiencing delays

Disruption across c2c as line blocked in south Essex after signalling fault

Road closure - Seamore Avenue

Road closure - Seamore Avenue

Benfleet road set to close for two weeks for essential maintenance - here's when

Update revealed on repairs to water leak at in Benfleet after days of halted traffic

Update revealed on repairs to water leak at in Benfleet after days of halted traffic

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Update revealed on repairs to water leak in Benfleet after days of slow traffic

Base - A flat in Hart Road, Benfleet, was used to produce crack cocaine and heroin

Base - A flat in Hart Road, Benfleet, was used to produce crack cocaine and heroin

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Drug users let Benfleet flat be used as 'base' for cocaine and heroin dealer

Delays 'likely' as major south Essex road to shut next week - here's when and why

Delays 'likely' as major south Essex road to shut next week - here's when and why

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Delays 'likely' as major south Essex road is set for two closures next week

Yuliia Ruban with her son Daniil

Yuliia Ruban with her son Daniil

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South Essex Ukrainian refugee spending second Christmas in UK share hopes for 2024

'Dangerous debris' as police shut road near south Essex school after 'crash'

'Dangerous debris' as police shut road near south Essex school after 'crash'

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'Dangerous debris' as police shut road near south Essex school after 'crash'

Fraudster jailed for role in gang which stole charity donations in organised scam

Fraudster jailed for role in gang which stole charity donations in organised scam

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Fraudster jailed for role in gang which stole charity donations in organised scam

Empty Benfleet town centre site could be transformed into restaurant and flats

Empty Benfleet town centre site could be transformed into restaurant and flats

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Empty Benfleet town centre site could be transformed into restaurant and flats

Ford Fiesta crashed 'half a mile away from police' during Benfleet speed checks

Ford Fiesta crashed 'half a mile away from police' during Benfleet speed checks

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Ford Fiesta crashed 'half a mile away from police' during Benfleet speed checks

'Dangerous sexual predator' raped women as they slept in their south Essex homes

'Dangerous sexual predator' raped women as they slept in their south Essex homes

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'Dangerous sexual predator' raped women as they slept in their south Essex homes

79-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after south Essex crash

79-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after south Essex crash

79-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after south Essex crash

Stolen - Benfleet family's Christmas house display charity box in memory of their two-year-old son

Stolen - Benfleet family's Christmas house display charity box in memory of their two-year-old son

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'Violation': Donations stolen from family Christmas lights fundraiser in son's memory

Closed - Cumberland Avenue

Closed - Cumberland Avenue

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Benfleet road set to be closed for two days - here's why

Local government

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‘Embarrassing’ Christmas tree in Benfleet town centre is met with ridicule

New -Vrish Indian restaurant

New -Vrish Indian restaurant

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'Really excited': New Indian restaurant opens in Benfleet

Vile - Gould sent images and messages on the Kik platform

Vile - Gould sent images and messages on the Kik platform

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Paedo who sent vile genital pictures to 'teen girls' in Benfleet is spared jail

Hero - Mohammad Ali Shah

Hero - Mohammad Ali Shah

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Cabbie praised for 'blocking' and taking keys off suspected drink driver in Benfleet

c2c trains running through east London will be impacted by the strikes

c2c trains running through east London will be impacted by the strikes

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c2c reveals how services will be impacted by December industrial action

Devastated family's tribute to beloved Benfleet tennis coach with 'heart of gold'

Devastated family's tribute to beloved Benfleet tennis coach with 'heart of gold'

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Devastated family's tribute to 'kind' Benfleet tennis coach, 27, with 'heart of gold'

'Tax burden is absolutely ridiculous': south Essex pub boss slams alcohol duty freeze

'Tax burden is absolutely ridiculous': south Essex pub boss slams alcohol duty freeze

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'Tax burden is absolutely ridiculous': south Essex pub boss slams alcohol duty freeze

Tributes - beloved tennis coach Lloyd Burton passed away on Monday.

Tributes - beloved tennis coach Lloyd Burton passed away on Monday.

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‘His passion will be his legacy’: Touching tributes paid to Benfleet tennis coach

Overjoyed - The Whyman's

Overjoyed - The Whyman's

Benfleet twin boys 'defying the odds' after overcoming two-year life expectancy

Celebrations - Headteacher and pupils outside the new block

Celebrations - Headteacher and pupils outside the new block

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New block at Benfleet special school replaces ‘temporary classrooms’ built in 70s

'Nuisance' dirt bike rider causing 'issues' in Benfleet sparks police appeal

'Nuisance' dirt bike rider causing 'issues' in Benfleet sparks police appeal

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'Nuisance' dirt bike rider causing 'issues' in Benfleet sparks police appeal

Closed - S. Stibbards & Sons, in London Road

Closed - S. Stibbards & Sons, in London Road

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Funeral directors shuts down Benfleet office after new headquarters unveiled

Tribute - Benfleet Cricket Club president Dave Nash

Tribute - Benfleet Cricket Club president Dave Nash

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'We've lost a true legend': Benfleet Cricket Club pays tribute to 'loyal' president

Water firm to invest £500k to stop burst water mains at notorious Sadlers Farm

Water firm to invest £500k to stop burst water mains at notorious Sadlers Farm

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Water firm to invest £500k to stop burst water mains at notorious Sadlers Farm

Police give update after 'baseball bat' attack during Benfleet burglary

Police give update after 'baseball bat' attack during Benfleet burglary

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Police give update after 'baseball bat' attack during Benfleet burglary

Aggravated burglary arrest made after gang attack victim in Benfleet home

Aggravated burglary arrest made after gang attack victim in Benfleet home

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Aggravated burglary arrest made after gang attack victim in Benfleet home

Drugs raids at Westcliff and Benfleet homes after driver caught with £6k cash

Drugs raids at Westcliff and Benfleet homes after driver caught with £6k cash

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Drugs raids at Westcliff and Benfleet homes after driver caught with £6k cash

Appleton School pupils are set to return to face-to-face learning

Appleton School pupils are set to return to face-to-face learning

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Benfleet school pupils to return to face-to-face learning as 'no RAAC left' at site

Major south Essex roads to close for up to six nights - here's when and where

Major south Essex roads to close for up to six nights - here's when and where

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Major south Essex roads to close for up to six nights - here's when and where

Delicious - Echo readers chose their favourite curry houses in south Essex

Delicious - Echo readers chose their favourite curry houses in south Essex

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LISTED: Top five best curry houses in south Essex (according to you)

Benfleet man admits multiple sexual offences against children after fast-paced probe

Benfleet man admits multiple sexual offences against children after fast-paced probe

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Benfleet man admits multiple sexual offences against children after fast-paced probe

Police officers attacked and one sexually assaulted after 'disturbance' in Benfleet

Police officers attacked and one sexually assaulted after 'disturbance' in Benfleet

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Police officers attacked and one sexually assaulted after 'disturbance' in Benfleet

Part of A13 in south Essex set to be closed for 16 nights - here's all we know

Part of A13 in south Essex set to be closed for 16 nights - here's all we know

Part of A13 in south Essex set to be closed for 16 nights - here's all we know

Warning to A13 drivers as power cut hits set of traffic lights in south Essex

Warning to A13 drivers as power cut hits set of traffic lights in south Essex

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Warning to A13 drivers as power cut hits set of traffic lights in south Essex

Gang - Eren Karazoglu, David Cadge, Michelle Dennis, Kingsley Dennis, Tyler Mihill and Bailey Mihill

Gang - Eren Karazoglu, David Cadge, Michelle Dennis, Kingsley Dennis, Tyler Mihill and Bailey Mihill

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Pictured: south Essex gang members who 'thought they were above the law' jailed

PHOTOS: What police seized in south Essex drugs raids as six gang members jailed

PHOTOS: What police seized in south Essex drugs raids as six gang members jailed

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PHOTOS: What police seized in south Essex drugs raids as six gang members jailed

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