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Dockers go on strike for second time in overtime row

4:30pm Thursday 17th May 2012

TILBURY dockers will be walking out on strike for the second time in a month in a row about overtime.

Updated: Southend cultural centre winched onto pier

The pavilion lowered into place today. Pic by Echo reader SIMON JOHN WILSON

2:10pm Thursday 17th May 2012

SOUTHEND'S pier has now reopened to members of the public after the new £3m cultural centre was winched onto the landmark.

Updated - Pub shooting: Three arrested for attempted murder

12:28pm Thursday 17th May 2012

THREE men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a shooting at a pub. The men were arrested following raids at homes in Grays and South Ockendon early on Thursday morning.

Open verdict given on death of cannabis factory farmer

11:59am Thursday 17th May 2012

THE coroner has given an open verdict into the death of a cannabis factory farmer. Caroline Beasley-Murray made her ruling after hearing the circumstances of the illegal immigrant's death at an inquest on Thursday.

Dale Farm press win High court battle

11:27am Thursday 17th May 2012

MEDIA organisations who covered the eviction of travellers from Dale Farm have won their battle against orders forcing them to hand over their footage.

Fundraiser for Little Soldiers

Fundraisers – Daniel Rogers and James Allaway

10:20am Thursday 17th May 2012

TWO dads have teamed up to raise funds for children who have lost parents during conflicts around the world.

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