BREAKING NEWS

Hit the waves

WE beat the Aussies in the Olympics, now we can triumph again.

Cancer vaccine for young girls

A NEW cancer vaccine is to be offered to young girls in South West Essex this autumn.

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A wonderful achievement

STUDENT Megan Blunt is already an acknowledged hero - now she is also an academic star.

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We want answers

BENFLEET neighbours left furious after yobs threw acid over their cars have put up a reward for information.

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Summer is sorted

YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a range of sporting activities on Tuesday as part of the council’s summer activity programme.

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Going for gold

LEIGH sportsman Olly Browne was part of a five-man team that secured victory last week in a 100-kilometre walk at Milton Keynes.

Our Olympic champion

BOROUGH golden girl Christine Ohuruogu has received praise for her superb performance at the Olympics in Beijing.

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Mixed start for Shrimpers

SOUTHEND United started their season in the best possible way as they picked up three points with 1-0 victory at Roots Hall against Peterborough United.

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Orient go out of cup as Town show their class

LEYTON Orient crashed out of the Coca Cola Cup after a 4-1 thrashing at Championship outfit Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Tuesday.

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Hunt grabs late winner for Royals over Daggers

DAGENHAM & Redbridge were cruelly knocked out of the Carling Cup by a late, late winner against ex-Premiership boys Reading.

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