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Local news from the #Southend area of #Essex⁣ since 2013⁣ on the other app, now happy to be here⁣ ▪️ Shoeburyness⁣⁣ ▪️ Leigh⁣⁣ ▪️ Westcliff⁣⁣ ▪️ Rochford⁣⁣ ▪️ Thorpe Bay⁣⁣ ▪️ Hadleigh⁣⁣ ▪️ Eastwood
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Emergency crews taken to hospital after crash

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Emergency crews taken to hospital after Benfleet crash
Police say the A130 is closed in both directions and advises drivers to check before they travel.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Drug dealer raped woman after prison release

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Benfleet drug dealer raped woman after prison release
The victim says she will always be scared of Kyle Pauley after being attacked at knifepoint.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Couple's relief at finding wedding venue after fire

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Couple relieved to find wedding venue after Essex golf club fire
Joe Mintz and Vanessa Curto now hope other couples affected by the blaze will have a happy ending.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Father 'humbled' by support after flat burns down

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Father 'overwhelmed' with support after Waltham Abbey fire
Stephen Corbett says he is "humbled" after more than £19,000 was raised to help him.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Cause of plane crash unknown, says AAIB

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Cause of Aveley plane crash unknown, says investigative body
The body says after investigations it was unable to find evidence of an engine issue.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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East of England news quiz of the week

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East of England news quiz of the week 3-9 January 2026
From a 105th birthday to cheeky pigeons and parkrunners, how many questions can you get right?
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January 10, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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Home gets warning after 'infantilising' residents

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Essex care home gets warning after 'infantilising' residents
The Care Quality Commission says there are nine breaches of regulations at Swan Care Home.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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Southend tax rise will fund services, says council

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Southend council 4.99% tax increase to fund services
The Labour leader says he wants people to "feel the benefit" of increased spending on services.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters for medical reasons

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Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters for medical reasons
Eight-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the Masters, which starts on Sunday, for the second year in a row on medical grounds.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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Colchester's Anderson likely to face knee surgery

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Harry Anderson: Colchester United midfielder likely to face knee surgery
Colchester United midfielder Harry Anderson is facing the prospect of a lengthy lay-off because of knee problems.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Police name man who died in reservoir plane crash

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Hanningfield Reservoir plane crash victim named by Essex Police
Officers say the 66-year-old was the only person onboard the light aircraft.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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NHS trust misled court on man's death, says coroner

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Essex NHS trust accused of misleading inquest over man's death
Area coroner Sonia Hayes says she is "shocked and disappointed" in staff at Broomfield Hospital.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Council to request May elections are cancelled

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Basildon Council to ask government to cancel May local elections
Basildon's Labour leadership wants more time to focus on local government reorganisation.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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I'll be sad if wildlife hospital is refused, says owner

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Upset as Kirtling wildlife hospital is recommended for refusal
Sue Stubley is "very sad" at the possibility of her one-acre animal centre not being approved.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Passenger suffered electric shock in balloon crash

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Earls Colne hot air balloon passenger suffered electric shock
Inspectors say the pilot did not have time to fully explain the electrocution risk to passengers.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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Possible further charges over fatal e-scooter crash

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Possible further charges over fatal Pitsea e-scooter crash
A judge says the investigation into the deaths of siblings Roman and Darcie Casselden is ongoing.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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Zimbabwe's Bonne leaves Maldon & Tiptree

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Macauley Bonne: Striker leaves Maldon & Tiptree after Afcon return
Striker Macauley Bonne leaves non-league Maldon & Tiptree just days after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Drug dealer raped woman after prison release

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Benfleet drug dealer raped woman after prison release
The victim says she will always be scared of Kyle Pauley after being attacked at knifepoint.
www.bbc.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Road deaths rise year on year in Essex

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Essex Police reveals increase in road deaths in county
Essex Police says drug-driving arrests also rose in December and the offence was like an "epidemic".
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January 9, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Zimbabwe's Bonne leaves Maldon & Tiptree

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Macauley Bonne: Striker leaves Maldon & Tiptree after Afcon return
Striker Macauley Bonne leaves non-league Maldon & Tiptree just days after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Southend tax rise will fund services, says council

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Southend council 4.99% tax increase to fund services
The Labour leader says he wants people to "feel the benefit" of increased spending on services.
www.bbc.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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Price of hay has doubled, says horse sanctuary

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Hay price doubles this winter, says Essex horse sanctuary
Remus Horse Sanctuary says a lack availability of hay could lead to a rise in animal welfare problems.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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I'll be sad if wildlife hospital is refused, says owner

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Upset as Kirtling wildlife hospital is recommended for refusal
Sue Stubley is "very sad" at the possibility of her one-acre animal centre not being approved.
www.bbc.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:54 AM
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Threatened library joins new Arts Council scheme

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Essex Libraries Service chosen by Arts Council to join new scheme
A library service that saw branches threatened with closure is one of the first to join a network.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:54 AM
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Father 'humbled' by support after flat burns down

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Father 'overwhelmed' with support after Waltham Abbey fire
Stephen Corbett says he is "humbled" after more than £19,000 was raised to help him.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:50 AM