BREAKING NEWS

MPs talk about their expenses

THE LEADERS of every major political party have vowed to oversee a reform of MPs expenses.
The move follows weeks of debate and speculation in the wake of leaked details printed in the Daily Telegraph over the past few weeks.
Parliament publi... read full story

Trek challenge

FOUR workers from a housing association will take part in the Three Peaks Challenge tomorrow (Friday).

Southend Estuary Housing Association employees Steven Holmes, Stephen Drake, Sam Howell ... read full story

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A proud day

THOUSANDS of residents paid their respects during emotional ceremonies in Southend and Canvey to remember those fought in wars for Britain.

Among those to join the parade at Southend was Basi... read full story

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Rebuild planned for fire station

DAGENHAM is to get a new fire station.

The ageing base, which is now 60 years old, will be pulled down and rebuilt after the government gave final permission on Wednesday.

The stati... read full story

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An art attack

A GROUP of talented youngsters has burst on to Southend’s arts scene.

They are all under 30, produce paintings, prints, sculptures and photographs and up until now, have kept in touch by soci... read full story

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Big medal haul at National Championships for Woodford

WOODFORD Green Athletics Club with Essex Ladies came away with 13 medals in the Under 20 and Under 23 National Championships last weekends.

The championships held at Bedford were also trials ... read full story

Okuonghae heads to Colchester

DAGENHAM & Redbridge defender Magnus Okuonghae has signed for Coca Cola League One side Colchester United.

The 23-year-old has signed a two year contract, and although his contract with the D... read full story

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Stuart departs Grays

LONG serving Grays Athletic defender Jamie Stuart has signed for Blue Square Premier rivals Rushden & Diamonds.

The 32-year-old links up with former Grays boss Justin Edinburgh who is now in ... read full story

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Daggers sign Arsenal defender

DAGENHAM & Redbridge have made their fourth signing of the summer in the shape of defender Abu Ogogo from Arsenal.

The 19-year-old right-back has been brought in by Daggers manager John Still... read full story

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Amla to join Essex

ESSEX have secured the signing of South African international cricketer Hashim Amla.

The 26-year-old joins from South African side Dolphins KwaZulu-Natal and will provide cover for Danish Kan... read full story

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