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South Essex News
Latest news from South and South East Essex, including the latest stories updated frequently.
Argos releases what it predicts will be top of children's Christmas list
MOST people may be enjoying fun in the sun during what is the hottest week of the year so far ? but it is never too early to be thinking about Christmas.
Warning over flea epidemic
PET owners are being warned about a flea epidemic in south Essex.
Plans for 192 houses unveiled as the first phase of a 500-house development
PLANS for the first stage of a huge 500-house development in Rayleigh have been submitted for consideration to Rochford District Council.
Southend's oldest department store to shut after 120 years
SOUTHEND?S oldest department store is to shut its doors for good after 120 years of serving the town.
Parents speak out about bullying at secondary school - after inspectors said they were impressed by improvements
PARENTS told how their children have been targeted by bullies at a secondary school...after inspectors claimed staff were getting to grips with pupils? behaviour.
Poll: Have you changed your mind on Brexit?
Do you feel the same now that one year has passed since Britain decided to leave the European Union?
Warning after naked man spotted in bush
RESIDENTS are being warned to be on their guard after a naked man was seen in bushes in a park frequently visited by children.
Watch: Windscreen "explodes" after yobs hurl bottle from footbridge
A DRIVER escaped serious injury after youngsters hurled a glass bottle off a bridge, shattering his windscreen.
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Fishermen: ?Give us our waters back during Brexit talks?
FISHERMEN want to grab back more than 200 miles of territorial waters during Brexit talks.
Fishermen: ?Give us our waters back during Brexit talks?
FISHERMEN want to grab back more than 200 miles of territorial waters during Brexit talks.
What you need to do if you think you have the same Hotpoint fridge-freezer at the centre of the Grenfell Tower fire
Thousands of people have been urged to contact Hotpoint after police revealed the Grenfell Tower fire started in a faulty fridge-freezer manufactured by the company.
Experience moving seats, snow and rain in Cineworld's new 4DX screen
CINEMA lovers can now enjoy a state-of-the-art film experience, which includes moving seats, scents and even rain or snow.
Consultation underway on the future of post office
RESIDENTS are being urged to take part in a consultation about the future of Leigh?s post office.
Rainbow flag flies high over Basildon
Basildon Council flew the Rainbow Flag in support of Essex Pride.
Do you know a dedicated volunteer who deserves some recognition?
Nominations have now opened for the Basildon Volunteer Awards which recognise those who go above and beyond to improve their communities.
Drivers ?could pay the price? for bicycle yobs
MOTORISTS fear they could pay the price if teenagers performing wheelies on bicycles and swerving in front of cars are hit and hurt.
Sprinkler veto to be reviewed
SOUTHEND Council is to review a decision not install sprinklers in the town?s tower blocks following the Grenfell fire.
Second family business will be leaving Southend
RAVENS welcomed its first customers in 1897.
Street pastor lends his support to fire victims
A COMMUNITY-SPIRITED street pastor lent his support to the victims, families and those affected by the Greenfell Tower fire by spending three days at the scene.
Alfred pays respects at poppy sculpture
SOUTHEND?S oldest veteran was among more than 90,000 people to visit the poppy sculpture in Shoebury which commemorates those who lost their lives in the First World War.
Heroes help to put out blaze at home
A HEROIC passer-by has spoken of the moment he leapt into action when he saw flames rising up the side of a house and threatening to take hold of a home.
Warning over the security of smart devices such as internet routers, CCTV cameras and children's toy after investigation found they are easy to hack
Residents are being warned about the vulnerability of smart home devices after a child's toy, an internet router and CCTV cameras were all hacked into.
Woman cut free from car after one vehicle crash
A woman had to be cut free from her car after a crash in Southend.
Man told the police: ?I won?t grass on mates?
A MAN standing trial over an incident which left a football fan with serious brain injuries phoned detectives to admit he was involved in the violence but ?wouldn?t grass on his mates?, a court heard.
Bank executive's wife tells how she nearly slept with 'conman' as he fleeced her of £250k
A BANK executive?s wife almost had a night of drunken sex with an alleged conman accused of scamming her out of more than £250,000, a court heard.
Basildon Council offers temporary accommodation for those affected by Grenfell
BASILDON Council is offering to find temporary accommodation in the town for those made homeless by the Grenfell Tower fire.
Concerns for community event after travellers arrive on field where it is due to take place
A GROUP of travellers have pitched up on a field in Noak Bridge - just days before a large community event is due to be held there.
Police find 70,000 indecent images including those of children stashed in a run down flat
A MAN was found with more than 70,000 indecent images of children stashed in his ?run-down? flat during a police crackdown on offenders.
Mobility scooter rider causes £3,500 worth of damage after destroying arcade machine
A WOMAN on a mobility scooter has caused £3,500 worth of damage to an arcade after crashing into a machine.
Firefighters smash window of locked car to free children aged 1 and 3
Distressed parents were forced to call the fire service to help rescue their children when a fault with their car meant they were locked inside.
Help celebrate Armed Forces Day
This Saturday you can help mark Armed Forces Day in Southend.
Women urged to check for lumps
A CHARITY has launched a campaign to encourage more women to learn how to examine their breasts.
school?s football success
The Under 13s football team at Woodland School remained unbeaten during a mini-tour to Germany.
?Significant? concern over Oikos revamp with chance of lorries arriving 24 hours a day, 365 days per year
SIGNIFICANT concerns have been raised about lorries rumbling down streets 24 hours per day, 365 days per year if Oikos gets the go-ahead for a planned revamp.
Irene?s 100th birthday is celebrated in style
THE family and friends of Irene Hall laid on a slap-up celebration for her 100th birthday.
Coastguard issues plea to parents after 68 children were reported missing last weekend
The UK Coastguard has issued a plea for parents to keep a close eye on their children at the beach this weekend after responding to 68 separate missing children reports last weekend across the UK coast.
Car overturns in Shoebury
A CAR has overtuned in Shoebury.
Paramedics feel the pressure in heatwave
PARAMEDICS and first aiders have been stretched to the limit as temperatures continue to soar as high as 30 degrees.
War veteran awarded Masters at age of 93
A 93-YEAR-OLD veteran from Rochford has been awarded a Masters degree in military history after undertaking at two-year course at university.
Are you all ready to blaze colourful trail?
ONE of Southend biggest fundraising events returns next month and organisers want even more people to sign up and make it a real blaze of colour.
Louisa takes part in Grenfell Tower single
A SINGER who won the X Factor has collaborated with other famous singers on a charity single to raise money for those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
?A sprinkler system would save our lives?
PLEAS to improve fire safety measures at a tower block hit by the tragic death of a mum-to-be are going unheeded, residents believe.
Basildon man charged in connection with two burglaries in which cars were stolen
A BASILDON man has been charged with two burglaries in which cars were stolen.
75 arrests in summer drink-drive campaign
ESSEX Police vowed to target drink and drug drivers this month and 75 motorists have already been arrested in the first three weeks of the campaign.
Do you know where this man is? Wanted after failing to appear at court
Police are trying to track down Tony Cooper.
Hot and bothered commuters blast delays to trains
COMMUTERS have faced another nightmare day on the trains as the blazing hot weather caused yet more cancellations.
Fire safety works costing £2million will be brought forwards in the wake of the West London tower block fire
SOUTHEND Council has announced it is to bring forward £2million of fire safety works in the wake of the West London tower block fire.
Do you know these men? Wanted after a brawl outside McDonalds
POLICE want to speak to the men pictured in connection with a brawl outside McDonalds, at Intu Lakeside.
School has innovative new centre
The Billericay School has joined Fujitsu?s highly-rated and innovative Ambassador Programme.
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