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‘Remarkable’ Concord all but seal play-off place
CONCORD Rangers sealed their National League South play-off place - barring a major goal-swing - by recording a 2-1 victory over St Albans City. First half goals from Sam Ashford and Alex Wall put the Beach Boys on course for all three points at
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Joy for Blues' Bunn as he bids to avoid more misery
HARRY Bunn helped fire Southend United to a 3-2 victory against Burton Albion and will continue to do all he can to avoid the ‘worst feeling’ in football. Bunn, who bagged Blues’ second goal in today's crucial win at Roots Hall, was relegated from
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How Twitter reacted to the Shrimpers’ vital victory
SOUTHEND United's players and fans have their say on today's 3-2 win against Burton Albion. PLAYERS What a great feeling. Important win with massive support from the fans. Come on boys! @timdieng8 Get in there boys! What a win, unreal
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Blues boss Bond thrilled with win against Burton but stresses 'nothing has been achieved yet'
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Bond is keeping his feet firmly on the ground despite the Shrimpers’ pulsating 3-2 win against Burton Albion yesterday. The victory ended Blues’ 15 match winless streak and also saw them move out of the relegation zone
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Non-league round-up: East Thurrock suffer relegation, Billericay lose and Canvey and Wakering win derbies
EAST Thurrock United’s National League South relegation was confirmed despite recording a 4-1 win over high-flying Welling United. John Coventry’s side went into the encounter, which was held on the same day as celebrations were taking place to
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Dad's tribute to 'inspirational' wife and 'wonderful' children as all three are killed in hotel attack
ESSEX mum Anita Nicholson and both her children have died in the wave of terror attacks that hit Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. Anita Nicholson, 42, and her son Alex, 14, from Grays, were having breakfast on the second-floor restaurant of the Shangri-La
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Sunshine coast basks in Easter heatwave boost
South Essex seafronts were handed a huge business boost after four remarkable days over Easter. As the county basked in summery conditions thanks to a major heatwave, visitors, families and sun seekers rushed to the Canvey and Southend seafront
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Concord aid ambitions with win over St Albans
CONCORD Rangers have all but secured their National League South play-off place after registering a 2-1 win over St Albans City. First half goals from Sam Ashford and Alex Wall put the Beach Boys on course for all three points at the Aspect Arena
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Man charged after a car was left on a train track
A man has charged after a car was left on a train track. Essex Police was called just after 6.15am this morning with reports a Ford Fiesta had been abandoned on train tracks at a level crossing in Mucking Wharf Road, Stanford-le-Hope. No-one
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Family's second child now feared dead after Sri Lanka Easter killings
A MUM and her son are among nearly 300 people killed in the Sri Lankan Easter massacre. Anita Nicholson, 42, and her son Alex, 11, from Grays, were having breakfast on the second-floor restaurant of the Shangri-La hotel when the attackers struck
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Milkman Paul's delight after nomination for top award
A MILKMAN is delighted after his dairy company has been nominated for a prestigious award. Ecofresh Dairy, which delivers milk to homes across Corringham, Stanford le Hope and Thurrock, has been nominated for the “Heart of Gold” award at The Small
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Match report: Southend United 3, Burton Albion 2
SOUTHEND United boosted their survival hopes with a vital 3-2 victory against Burton Albion at Roots Hall this afternoon. Goals from Sam Mantom, Harry Bunn and Timothee Dieng saw the Shrimpers secure their first win since January. And, ahead
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Protest group's day of action as libraries decision looms
A PROTEST group has called a demonstration - coinciding with multiple events across south Essex - in a bid to fight against planned library closures. Save Our Castle Point Libraries will be marching on Saturday to keep the pressure on Essex County
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8-year-old cyclist injured in hit and run crash
A CHILD has been hurt in a hit-and-run crash after a car struck an eight-year-old cyclist. The boy was riding along Central Avenue, Canvey, at about 8.15pm last night when he was struck. Fortunately the boy escaped with minor injuries. Police
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'Drunk driver' leaves car on train tracks
A MAN has been arrested after this car was left of a train track, causing huge delays this morning. The car was spotted between between Tilbury and Stanford-le-Hope this morning. Grays LPT B2B took to Twitter about the incident. A spokesman
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Warning of rogue bikers driving dangerously at Southend Shakedown
A WARNING has been issued of rogue bikers riding dangerously at Southend Shakedown today. Essex Police have urged people to be vigilant and report anti-social driving after several bikers, who are not linked to Southend Shakedown taking place today
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Rod Stewart to perform exclusive intimate show at Cliffs Pavilion
WORLD famous Rod Stewart is set to play Southend’s Cliffs Pavilion in a special one-off performance. The Maggie May singer will use the stripped back, close-up show on April 30 as a warm-up for his UK tour which kicks off next month. It will
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Thousands back attack on Southend's summer parking charges
THOUSANDS have criticised Southend Council for parking charges with planned permit restrictions also angering residents. A petition about parking charges in Southend has been signed by thousands and handed into the council. Handover - the petition
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Police want to speak to this man after a handbag was stolen
POLICE want to speak to this man after a handbag was stolen from a staff area of a shop. CCTV images have been released of a man wanted in connection with the theft which happened in the staff area of Tesco Express in Silva Island Way, Wickford
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Sealife Adventure Southend welcomes Easter penguin chick
A popular sealife centre has welcomed it's latest new arrival - a super cute penguin chick. Sealife Adventure shared images of the cute baby. The centre said on Facebook: "Look what fell out of our Easter Egg yesterday. "Hatch weight 80.4g
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Essex mum and son among almost 300 people killed in Sri Lanka Easter massacre
A mum and her son are among nearly 300 people who were killed in the Sri Lankan Easter massacre. Anita Nicholson, 42, and her son Alex, 11, from Grays, were having breakfast on the second-floor restaurant of the Shangi-La hotel when the attackers
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Moore ‘proud’ as Concord look to close in on play-off berth
CONCORD Rangers player-manager Sammy Moore says he will go into today’s National League South clash with St Albans City as ‘a proud manager’. The Beach Boys welcome their fellow play-off chasers to the Aspect Arena after claiming an eye-catching
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Man arrested after police called to concerns of man's welfare
A man has been arrested after police were called to concerns of a man's welfare. The 28-year-old man from the Brentwood area was brought down to safety shortly after 4.50pm and taken to hospital. He was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor
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Billericay aim for second win in 48 hours
BILLERICAY Town could secure their National League South play-off place with victory at Dartford today. Harry Wheeler’s side make the short trip into Kent having registered a 2-1 win over Hemel Hempstead Town 48 hours earlier. Joe Kizzi headed
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Coventry hoping East Thurrock celebrations will go ahead
JOHN Coventry is hoping East Thurrock United’s 50th birthday celebrations will not be tainted by suffering relegation today. Rocks’ drop into the Isthmian Premier League could be confirmed if they fail to beat high-flying Welling United this afternoon
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Canvey in high spirits ahead of derby clash with Basildon
MARK Bentley believes Canvey Island will be in high spirits as they go into today’s local derby with Basildon United. The Gulls will welcome the Bees to the Frost Hire Stadium looking to build on their last-gasp 3-2 victory over bottom side Mildenhall
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Bowers and Wakering aim to bounce back in derby
ROB Small insists Bowers & Pitsea have not ‘checked out’ for their summer holidays despite seeing their 15-match winning run come to an end. Bowers travel to Great Wakering Rovers today looking to bounce back from their 3-1 defeat to Heybridge
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Southend seafront buzzing for today's Shakedown
Southend seafront is already buzzing with activity for today's Shakedown. The bikers are assembling already at Southend seafront. Southend Council said on Twitter: "Lots of activity in Southend already as event organisers get stalls ready for
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Witness appeal after man suffers life-threatening injuries in A130 crash
A WITNESS appeal has been launched after a man suffered life threatening injuries in a crash. Police are seeking witnesses and dash cam footage of the crash which happened on the A130 near Battlesbridge on Sunday. A spokesman for Essex Police
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Police reveal 650 cannabis plants found in Southend drug farm raid
A total of 650 cannabis plants were recovered from a Southend industrial unit. Officers from the Southend proactive team secured a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act to search the premises in Grainger Road Industrial Estate on Saturday 20 April
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Grays murder probe: Man charged with host of offences
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Grays. David Guwazah, 38, of Leighton Gardens, Tilbury, was arrested on Saturday 20 April. He was charged last night, with attempt to cause grievous bodily harm, two counts of
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Hospital volunteer, 91, retires after 30 years of service
A HOSPITAL volunteer in his 90s has retired after 30 years of service. Staff across three departments turned up for an afternoon tea to say farewell to the much-loved John Thorogood, 91, described as “the most wonderful gentleman”. The former
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Easter heatwave sees boom for town traders
THOUSANDS of day trippers descended on the south Essex coast as the county basked in the Easter heatwave. Southend and Canvey seafronts were packed with sunseekers and visitors. Business boomed and saw a major trade boost over the hot and sunny
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Council forced to act to protect listed buildings
Rochford District Council has taken action to protect a Grade II listed building in the heart of town centre after developers began unauthorised works. The council was made aware on Wednesday, April 10, that structural works had taken place at
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‘My life of daily airport hell at home’
A DISTRAUGHT pensioner has been banned from complaining to Southend Airport about the planes ruining her life. Janet Marchant’s family have lived in a bungalow on Wells Avenue since the 67-year-old’s grandfather built it in 1953. But she claims
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‘My mother tried to gouge my eyes out... help us’
A WOMAN fears she is no longer safe in her own home after claiming her dementia-stricken mother “tried to gouge her eyes out”. Blanche Kaye, 60, was allegedly attacked by her 83-year-old mother Claire Kaye in her home in Greensward Lane, Hockley
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Trust donates £20,000 to hospital to improve lives of cancer patients
A TRUST set up in memory of a cancer patient has donated £20,000 to Southend Hospital. The Christine Willett Trust has raised £70,000 for the hospital over the last 25 years, with their latest fundraising effort raising £20,000 to help cancer patients