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South Essex News
Latest news from South and South East Essex, including the latest stories updated frequently.
New plan could see pop-up comedy and art fill our empty shops
PERFORMANCE arenas, comedy stores and art galleries could fill empty shops in Southend as part of a new plan to evolve the town centre.
Woman arrested following incident on plane near Stansted Airport released on bail
A WOMAN who was arrested after two RAF jets were scrambled to escort a plane back to Stansted Airport has been bailed.
Garage fire after overload of electrical cabling overheats
Firefighters were called to the scene of a garage fire yesterday evening after an overload of electrical cabling overheated.
Sledgehammer thugs threaten pregnant woman and partner in doorstep attack
A COUPLE have described the terrifying moment hammer-wielding thugs turned up at their door.
?Doctors saved me from tumour in just 12 hours?
A HOSPITAL has been praised after diagnosing a man?s testicular tumour and removing it within just 12 hours.
Drug users evicted from empty town centre business
DRUG users have been evicted from a empty business in Basildon town centre after turning it into a bedsit.
Demolition of eyesore building is held up by ?vital? bat survey
THE demolition of a derelict building which has become a serious safety concern is being held up by a bat survey.
Hero Connor's cancer fight to feature on TV with Paul O?Grady
A YOUNG boy, whose cancer is so rare it hasn?t been named, will appear on an ITV show with Paul O?Grady in August.
Campaign to save artefacts from 350-year-old Southend Pier shipwreck
A FUNDRAISING campaign is set to be launched to recover and conserve more artefacts laying at the bottom of the Thames Estuary near Southend Pier.
Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Essex
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Essex.
Teenager with 'flagrant disregard for safety of others' led police on 14 mile chase down the A12
A TEENAGER who led police on a 14 mile police chase along the A12 has been sentenced to 20 montrhs youth detention.
Do YOU have what it takes to star in game shows alongside Alan Carr?
THE makers of TV shows like Celebrity Juice, Through the Key Hole and Your Face or Mine are looking for contestants for a series of game shows.
Toddler rescued from hot car after being left alone for more than an hour in scorching heat
A toddler was dramatically rescued from a hot car after being left alone for more than an hour in scorching temperatures.
Aldi to trial removing plastic from fresh vegetables in Essex
Aldi is set to trial removing plastic from some fresh vegetables in Essex as part of its campaign to cut waste packaging.
Beware of the hedgehog! New road sign to warn drivers of small animals
A new road signs has been introduced after it was revealed hundreds of people are injured every year in collisions involving animals.
Here is when and where the A12 will be shut overnight for six weeks
THE A12 is set to be closed overnight for six weeks while roadworks are undertaken.
Troops and veterans can get a FREE Toby Carvery this Armed Forces Day
MILITARY personnel are being offered a free breakfast or carvery meal at Toby Carvery to mark Armed Forces Day.
How to get the job of a lifetime for your pooch (and a free holiday)
TEN special dogs (and their owners) have the chance to bag free holidays by becoming a Canine Critic.
Woman arrested after fighter jets escort plane back to airport
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested after two RAF jets were scrambled to escort a plane back to Stansted Airport.
£450k boost means new hospice takes a leap forward
FAIR Havens Hospice is one step closer to smashing its fundraising target after landing a huge £450,000 grant.
Class emptied as bad gas smell saga continues on Canvey
A SCHOOL classroom was temporarily evacuated over the ongoing gas stench saga on Canvey Island.
Comedy and art will fill our empty shops
PERFORMANCE arenas, comedy stores and art galleries could fill empty shops in Southend as part of a new plan to evolve the town centre.
Mayor pairs up with foundation set up after murder of MP Jo Cox
Basildon?s new mayor has announced he will be backing a charity which aims to tackle loneliness and isolation within the community.
School lunches through the decades and the shocking 'health' change from the 70's to now
Five decades of children?s packed lunches have been analysed
Headstone for forgotten hero to be unveiled following fundraising campaign
A HEADSTONE is set to be unveiled for a war hero who has lay in an unmarked grave for 99 years.
Talented students put artwork of iconic Southend landmarks on display at station
TALENTED graphic design students at South Essex College have brightened Southend Central train station with a series of artworks.
In pictures: Remembering when we welcomed soldiers home
JUNE 17, 2010, was one proud day for the people of Southend.
Why this bus stop mural could be worth £4 million
A HISTORY buff has launched a campaign to save a ?£4m? mural... which is attached to Basildon bus station.
Children?s hospice reopens after £100k charity facelift
A £100,000 refurbishment to improve the experiences of children being cared for at Little Havens Hospice has been opened ? by the youngsters who inspired it.
Memorial to Windrush generation as mayor announces legal advice funding
Sadiq Khan said the way the Windrush generation and their families have been treated by government is a ?national scandal?.
Fire started at derelict Southend seafront pub set for demolition
Firefighters tackled a blaze in the early hours of this morning at a derelict pub on the seafront.
Tory leadership chaos as police visit Johnson?s home after neighbour reports row
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are set for the first head-to-head hustings on Saturday.
Tonight's £10.6m Lotto draw results
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Loud "explosion" heard across Essex confirmed as a sonic boom
A loud "explosion" has been heard across Essex - reaching as far as Billericay.
Essex households urged to be vigilant when making home improvements
HOUSEHOLDS in Essex are urged to be vigilant when having work done to their heating system to avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
More than £10,000 worth of tools stolen from van parked at Ikea
At least £10,000 worth of tools were stolen from a van - sparking an urgent police appeal.
Three brothers jailed for crime spree which involved more than 200 offences
THREE brothers who "were motivated by greed" have been sentenced to more than ten years in jail after a crime spree which saw them commit more than 200 offences.
Essex Lottery urging people to buy tickets for shot at £25,000
A lottery run by Essex County Council that offers a 1 in 1,000,000 chance to win the £25,000 jackpot is selling just a fraction of the tickets it was anticipated to when first launched.
Gang threaten teens with knives during High Street robbery
A gang threatened two teenagers in Southend High Street, showing them knives and stealing their possessions.
Pub has licence suspended after men charged with drug offences
A pub in Brentwood High Street has had its licence suspended following concerns about alleged drug activity on the premises.
Holidaymakers heading to Greece warned of mosquitoes carrying virus
HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to Greece this summer are being urged to pack mosquito spray to protect themselves against bugs carrying a virus.
'It was hard talking but it was good' - brave rape victim on how service saved his life
HE was a happy, normal boy before it happened.
Why Southend?s Cliff Lift was way ahead of its time
WHEN it opened in August 1912, Southend residents and daytrippers breathed a sigh of relief. Now the Cliff Lift had arrived, no longer would they face a clambering climb up the slopes of the cliffs in their Edwardian finery.
The 12 driving offences which will land you with penalty points on your licence
We all know the rights and wrongs when it comes to driving offences.
The lesser-known Essex link to moon landings as world prepares to mark 50 years
THERE can hardly be a person walking around on the planet who doesn?t know the name of the first man on the moon.
Southend Armed Forces Day 'to be bigger and better than ever?
ARMED forces personnel past, present and future are set to be honoured in Southend as preparations continue for Armed Forces Day.
The six events not to be missed at this year's Leigh Folk Festival
WITH more than 200 artists performing in 25 different venues across the four days of the Leigh Folk Festival, you'll not exactly be stuck for something to see that appeals to your taste.
Happy (Mon)days! Dance act back on the road... and they'll be in Southend
HAPPY (Mon)days! They're coming back - that is the Happy Mondays to the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend.
?We want to be more than a soup kitchen... we want to help these people live'
VOLUNTEERS behind a soup kitchen used by hundreds of people want to take its services to the next level, by not just helping people to survive... but by helping them to live.
Teacher is recognised by UN for excellence is his field
A BENFLEET teacher has been recognised for his excellence in his field.
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