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Shoebury police station to close on Fridays

3:04pm Friday 12th March 2010

Shoebury police station will no longer be open to the public on Fridays. Essex Police has said this is due to staff shortages. It will remain closed on Fridays until further notice.

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Cub Scout meetings are targeted by yobs

2:50pm Friday 12th March 2010

A CUB Scout group has been forced to lock the doors of its community hall during meetings because of troublemakers gathering outside.

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Elderly man has car stolen twice in two years

1:18pm Friday 12th March 2010

AN 88-year-old man had his car stolen for the second time in under two years.

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Teenager punched after restaurant row

1:15pm Friday 12th March 2010

A TEENAGER was punched in the face as he was enjoying a night out in Southend.

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Drunk Shoebury man took his mother’s car and drove it around Southend

10:10am Friday 12th March 2010

A YOUNG man took his mother’s car without permission while he was drunk and drove it around Southend without a licence or insurance, a court heard.

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