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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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Prison workers suspended over checks on inmate

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HMP Lowdham Grange workers suspended over checks on inmate
Ricky Crosher was "clearly in crisis" before he was found in his cell, an inquest hears.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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'Historic underinvestment' holding back region

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'Historic underinvestment' holding back East of England - report
A new report presents a snapshot of the region's economy and the challenges still facing it.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Yellow ice warning for Essex

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Yellow ice warning for Essex - BBC Sounds
Wintry showers will lead to icy patches for parts of Essex tonight and Friday morning.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Police officer dies in crash on dual carriageway

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Essex Police officer dies in crash responding to emergency on A12
The man was responding to an emergency when he died on the A12 in Essex, police say.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Future of local democracy out for consultation

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Essex council reform proposals go out for consultation
The government is seeking views on plans to cut the number of councils in Essex.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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British man drowned while travelling in Costa Rica

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Burnham-on-Crouch man drowned in Costa Rica, inquest told
A coroner rules the death of 22-year-old Christian Woodroffe, from Essex, was an accident.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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University to open science lab with £2.5m fund

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University of Essex to open science lab with £2.5m fund
The Essex campus hopes to open the facility at its Colchester campus in 2026.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Stretch of busy A-road shut after serious crash

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A12 between Ingatestone and Margaretting closed in Essex
Police are warning the closures will remain in place "for some time".
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November 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Need, need, got: EFL launches Panini sticker album

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Panini launch first sticker collection featuring all 72 EFL clubs
The English Football League and Panini team up to launch a sticker collection featuring all 72 EFL clubs for the first time.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Memoirs of a 'Mad Monk'

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Memoirs of a 'Mad Monk' - BBC Sounds
Dave Monk looks back at one of his favourite radio broadcasting moments.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Flooded flats residents 'still being charged rent'

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Flooded Tilbury tower block residents 'still being charged rent'
People living in a Tilbury tower block are in temporary accommodation after last week's evacuation.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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BBC radio presenter reveals terminal diagnosis

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BBC Essex presenter Dave Monk reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Dave Monk, who was on BBC Essex for 37 years, says he is not "scared of death".
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November 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Improvements promised at under-fire leisure centre

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Colchester Leisure World leaders promise change after issues
Both visitors and Ofsted are criticising services provided by Leisure World.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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'Historic underinvestment' holding back region

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'Historic underinvestment' holding back East of England - report
A new report presents a snapshot of the region's economy and the challenges still facing it.
www.bbc.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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'I worked, I paid taxes - then the bank took my home'

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People seeking council help amid home repossession fears double
Homeowners facing repossession homelessness doubles in three years, BBC investigation finds.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Viaduct work completed 12 weeks early saving £1m

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River Lea Viaduct work completed 12 weeks early saving £1m
Work was completed over 24 hours a day over six weeks to save money, a council says.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Army unit to use tactical smartphones on frontline

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Colchester Army unit to use tactical smartphones on frontline
The smartphone-based technology is tested in the jungles of Belize and will be introduced in 2026.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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More than 1.5 tonnes of rubbish cleared from A12

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More than 1.5 tonnes of rubbish cleared from A12 near Colchester
Colchester City Council says it deals with thousands of fly-tipping and littering incidents a year.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Future of local democracy out for consultation

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Essex council reform proposals go out for consultation
The government is seeking views on plans to cut the number of councils in Essex.
www.bbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Big increase in disabled parking space fines

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Big increase in disabled parking space fines in Southend
Southend Council says there has been a 21% rise in the number of tickets over the past five years.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Stretch of busy A-road shut after serious crash

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A12 between Ingatestone and Margaretting closed in Essex
Police are warning the closures will remain in place "for some time".
www.bbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Renowned artist creates park statue after thefts

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New Billericay park statue by Essex artist to be unveiled
John Doubleday wants it to be "an entry point for engaging children" with the natural world.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Maldon & Tiptree 'could be EFL club' - Bonne

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Macaulay Bonne: Maldon & Tiptree 'could be Football League club'
Experienced striker Macaulay Bonne believes Maldon & Tiptree could be pushing for a place in the English Football League in a
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November 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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U-turn over reduced bus service after feedback

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Arriva U-turn over reduced Rayleigh-Shoeburyness bus service
The bus operator says it will improve links from January "in response to feedback from residents".
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November 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Families lay out shoes for road safety campaign

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Chelmsford road safety display sees families lay out shoes
Naomi Crane lays down the shoes her 19-year-old son was wearing when he was killed four years ago.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM