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Man accused of carrying out 'violent' attacks in Southend named by police
The offences took place over a span of about 4 years
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Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.
Lorry driver, 71, jailed for killing mum pushing pram in crash after Leigh job
A lorry driver has been jailed for causing the death by careless driving of a mother pushing a pram after leaving a job in Leigh, in Essex.
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The 10 best radiators to buy in Britain right now
From smart electric panels to handmade column radiators, the home heating market has never offered more choice or more confusion. We cut through the noise.
Could Essex see hosepipe ban as reservoirs below normal?
Reservoir levels in Essex are below seasonal averages, prompting calls for continued water-saving efforts by Essex Water.
Busy Southend road closed as emergency services on scene of 'crash'
A BUSY road in Southend is closed this morning as emergency services are on the scene of a reported crash
Warning to south Essex commuters as Tube drivers' strikes to start next week
COMMUTERS have been warned to plan ahead as Tube drivers' strikes are planned to start next week
Police speak out after claims of Essex car break-in being linked to asylum seeker
Claims of a car break-in being linked to an asylum seeker in the wake of protests in Essex have been dismissed.
Recap as A12 traffic held due to crash between car and lorry
A crash on the A12 between a car and a lorry is causing severe delays with traffic being held
Long delays as A12 partially blocked due to 'obstruction in road'
COMMUTERS are facing delays on the A12 near Danbury as it is blocked heading towards London this morning
Police plan in place as fuel protests planned TODAY at Dartford Crossing and M25
Essex Police says a plan is in place as fuel protests are planned at the Dartford Crossing and M25 today.
Charity match at Roots Hall to honour Southend dad living with Parkinson’s
Reuben Burns, from Southend, will host an Essex versus North London charity football match at Roots Hall for Parkinson’s UK.
Mounting tensions see fourth Basildon Council meeting in a row cancelled
The fourth full meeting of Basildon Council in a row was called off early yesterday after councillors backed a motion to halt proceedings.
Counter fraud team save Southend Council £1.3m after more than 400 investigations
A COUNTER fraud team has saved Southend Council more than £1.3million in the last year after carrying out hundreds of investigations.
Family of Southend veteran 'trapped' in Cambodia after stroke issue plea for help
A Southend family have issued an urgent appeal for a dad and army veteran who suffered a devastating stroke in Cambodia.
‘It’s nice to give back’ – Southend woman unveils cake hut in her front garden
Jay Bell opened a new cake hut in her front garden on 138 Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
New high-tech AI powered speed camera installed on Southend road
A new high-tech speed camera was installed on Eastern Avenue in Southend to tackle a ‘horrific situation’ across Essex
Family take on Leigh challenge to raise funds for youngster's essential care
A family from Benfleet are taking on a challenge to raise for "essential" care for their four-year-old great-nephew.
Rugby player from south Essex to take on London Marathon for children's charity
Steve Green, who lives in Billericay, is set to run the marathon in support of Wooden Spoon.
‘We don’t miss anything’ – family loving life after move from Basildon to Spain
‘We don’t miss anything’ were the words from a father who moved from Basildon to Majorca with his wife and two kids