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Southend Airport announces new easyJet flights to new gorgeous holiday destinations
Some of the new flights will begin as early as December
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Southend military parade this weekend scrapped due to extreme weather
The Met Office warn that adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat
Damage done to Essex man's teeth in Turkey may cost £40,000 to fix
Danny Tomlinson has had to go back to Turkey 10 times to get his crowns and implant fixed
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Met Office: Essex to stay over 30C this weekend as rest of England cools
Low pressure from the Atlantic will bring an end to the heatwave across much of England - but Essex looks set to miss out
Essex school delays open evening due to potential England World Cup match
The school has said that it is "concerned" that a significant number of prospective parents may be preoccupied with the match
Call 101 if you see missing Southend woman
Police want to find her as quickly as possible
MoD detonates 'live explosive' found on Essex beach
It was safely detonated on MOD land
Times when 'explosions' and 'gunfire' may be heard across Essex
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed there will be explosions and gunfire at one of its ranges over the next few days
Flowers left to teenage girl, 18, who died after incident in Southend park
A 18-year-old woman died after a "incident" involving a vehicle
Plans to expand Essex special needs day centre
The organisation offers 'valuable support' for people with special needs
Closed betting shop on Essex high street could be turned into new takeaway
William Hill closed the shop in May and now new plans could turn it into a takeaway
Man left with 'serious injuries' after being hit by car in Southend
Police are appealing for further information
Teenager, 18, dies after 'incident' in busy Southend park
Police have arrested two other teenagers
Incredible moment man flips out of stolen motorhome after chase through Essex
The motorhome hit some railings
Essex girl, 5, lost fingertips in horrfic playground accident
Firefighters carefully picked up her fingertips from the scene so they could be reattached by a surgeon
Police issue update after emergency services swarm south Essex supermarket
A man arrested following a suspected grievous bodily harm incident at a Basildon supermarket has been bailed.
Number of patients being treated in hospital corridors in Essex revealed
Figures have shown how many patients are being treated in hospital corridors across Essex.
Girl remains in critical condition following incident with vehicle in Southend
A teenage girl remains in a critical condition following a late-night incident involving a vehicle in Southend.
Inquest told Towie star died 'after colliding with glass door in Spain'
Towie star Jake Hall died after colliding with a glass door in Spain, an inquest in east London heard.
Hundreds of parcels DESTROYED during lorry blaze on M25
T J Cottis Transport has carried out an overnight clean‑up operation on the M25 in Essex following a serious lorry fire.