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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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Hundreds pay respects to PC killed in crash

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Essex Police PC Mathew Parker's funeral held in Harlow
PC Parker's family go on a procession that takes in his favourite pub and policing base ahead of his funeral.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Driver admits killing man in Christmas Day crash

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Driver admits killing man in West End crash on Christmas Day
Anthony Gilheaney admits the manslaughter of Aidan Chapman but denies murder.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Police thermal image camera detects tyre hot spots

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Thermal imaging camera helps Essex Police check lorry tyres
The handheld devices reveal hot spots and may even prevent some lorry fires, say officers.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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How three pigs will help transform 500 acre royal hunting ground

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Harold's Park wildland being transformed by three pigs
A historical site dating back to the last Saxon king is being revitalised.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Pauline Quirke's son raises £200k for Alzheimer's

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Pauline Quirke's son raises £200k for Alzheimer's Research UK
Charlie Quirke says his 140km walk has made him want to do more to raise awareness of the condition.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Google data centre at airfield gets go-ahead

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North Weald Airfield Google data centre is approved
The project could create up to 780 local jobs, councillors are told.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Theatre boss bemoans mayoral election delay

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Norwich Theatre boss bemoans "frustrating" mayoral election delay
Business figures and politicians speak to BBC Politics East about the delay to the elections.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Study to research effects of singing on Parkinson's

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Suffolk and Essex study to research singing and Parkinson's
Researchers are looking at whether singing can improve facial mobility and expression capability.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Leaseholder may sell iconic Kursaal, says council

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Kursaal leaseholder in Southend may sell up, says council leader
Property group AEW holds a 250-year lease on the iconic venue in Southend-on-Sea.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Ex-gamer completes 79 ultramarathons in 79 days

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Frinton runner completes 79 ultra marathons in 79 days for mum
Sam King quit his job and took up the challenge after his mum's near-fatal head injury.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Gift-wrapping operation for disadvantaged families

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Epping volunteers wrap 1,000 presents for disadvantaged families
The council says the initiative is for children who "may not ordinarily receive a gift".
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December 15, 2025 at 6:14 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 6-12 December: Elf and wedding proposals
From Elf the movie to romantic gestures, how many questions can you get right?
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December 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Police dogs find suspects hiding after pursuit

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Burglary suspects hiding near Wickford found by police dogs
It is never a good idea to try to hide from our highly trained police dogs, an inspector says.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Council concern at more than 1,000 Exertis job cuts

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Council concern at over 1,000 Exertis job cuts after
Staff at Exertis UK are reportedly threatened with redundancy, months after Aurelius takeover.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Police thermal image camera detects tyre hot spots

#BBCNews #Essex

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Thermal imaging camera helps Essex Police check lorry tyres
The handheld devices reveal hot spots and may even prevent some lorry fires, say officers.
www.bbc.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Staff face stress of looming university redundancy

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University of Essex staff in Southend facing stress of closure
University staff in Southend speak of their anxiety after a sudden closure announcement.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Burden beats Bingham in Shoot Out for first ranking title

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Alfie Burden beats Stuart Bingham in Shoot Out for first ranking title
Alfie Burden beats Stuart Bingham 63-8 to win the Snooker Shoot Out and claim his first ranking title in Blackpool.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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How three pigs will help transform 500 acre royal hunting ground

#BBCNews #Essex

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Harold's Park wildland being transformed by three pigs
A historical site dating back to the last Saxon king is being revitalised.
www.bbc.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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New homes will erode village life, says campaigner

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Birchanger and Stansted homes will harm village, says campaigner
City and Country wants to build 480 homes on the rural border between Essex and Hertfordshire.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Google data centre at airfield gets go-ahead

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North Weald Airfield Google data centre is approved
The project could create up to 780 local jobs, councillors are told.
www.bbc.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Study to research effects of singing on Parkinson's

#BBCNews #Essex

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Suffolk and Essex study to research singing and Parkinson's
People with Parkinson's are being asked to take part in the new singing study.
www.bbc.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Council concern at more than 1,000 Exertis job cuts

#BBCNews #Essex

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Council concern at over 1,000 Exertis job cuts after
Staff at Exertis UK are reportedly threatened with redundancy, months after Aurelius takeover.
www.bbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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'Heartbreaking' rise in older food bank users

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Colchester Foodbank faces heartbreaking rise in older visitors
The number of older visitors at Colchester Foodbank has risen from about 675 to 1,500 in a year.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Police dogs find suspects hiding after pursuit

#BBCNews #Essex

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Burglary suspects hiding near Wickford found by police dogs
It is never a good idea to try to hide from our highly trained police dogs, an inspector says.
www.bbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Fans want refund after game is rained off... again

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Southend United fans want refund after Rochdale game rained off
Southend United and Rochdale are hoping it will be third time lucky at their next clash.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM