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Essex school pupils 'deliberately limit drinking' to avoid toilet break detentions
Ofsted said that pupils who go to the toilet during a lesson were being given a detention
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'I went from prison to private jets - I completely turned my life around and you can too'
"I went from sitting in prison to sitting in the House of Lords, next to the guy running the prisons in the UK"
Popular Essex attraction closes suddenly after 70mph wind forecast and weather warning
The strongest winds are forecast in exposed coastal areas
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Free firework display over the Essex seaside coming to Southend
The displays will take place over seven weeks
Man arrested following high speed police chase through Southend
The driver has a near miss with a member of the public
Mystery remains as Southend woman remains missing eight years on
Patricia Finnie was last seen in Southend in 2017
My child has a disability - where can they go to play?
For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?
'Career criminal' from Essex jailed after £1.4million luxury watch heist
David Buisson, 56, carried out the high-value heist at Bluewater shopping centre in Greenhithe, Kent.
'Problem' on south Essex rail network causes station to be skipped
A problem on c2c’s rail network is causing a south Essex station to be skipped, with passengers facing disruption.
Sustainability game changers invited to enter Clean & Green Awards 2026
Entries are now open for the Game Changer of the Year award in the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026.
South Essex Wildlife Hospital issues update as seal pup season gets into 'full swing'
South Essex Wildlife Hospital has updated residents on its work as its seal pup season gets into “full swing”.
Council leaders baffled after Cumbrian wheelie bin washes up on Southend shore
Southend Council leaders have been left baffled after a wheelie bin from Cumberland washed up on the city’s shores.
Motorcyclist 'loved by everyone' killed in Leigh crash is named locally as friend pays heartfelt tribute
His friend paid him a heartfelt tribute saying he "would walk in a room and light the room up"
Motorbike tyre blowout triggers detour at the M25 Dartford Crossing in south Essex
Lanes are closed and traffic is queuing as a result of a stalled motorbike at the M25 Dartford Tunnel.
M25: Severe delays on QE2 bridge caused by broken down vehicle
There are severe delays on the M25 near the QE2 bridge this morning caused by a broken down vehicle.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend
Here are the road closures taking place in Essex this weekend on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing.
Councillor to meet with south Essex school under fire for rules and uniform policy
A THURROCK councillor has organised a meeting with an under-fire school after a string of complaints from parents.
Village hall 'packed' as south Essex residents fight against green belt development
A village hall was “packed” earlier this week as residents gathered to have their say on plans for green belt development in south Essex.
Paedophile jailed for five years for sick abuse of 13-year-old girl in Southend
Benjamin Jones, from Colchester, has been sent to prison by Basildon Crown Court over his abuse of a teenage girl, some of which took place in Southend.
Empty former Argos confirmed as location for major new Southend health centre
The long-awaited new community health centre for Southend will be based in the former Argos unit.