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Southend beaches lose blue flag status

2:10pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

NONE of Southend’s beaches will be flying Blue Flags as a mark of water quality this summer.

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New restaurant to open up in Basildon

1:30pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A NEW restaurant is coming to Basildon town centre as part of long-term plans to boost the town’s late-night economy.

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Breaking news Two arrested in connection with cannabis raid

1:24pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Two people have been arrested in connection with growing cannabis following a raid on a house.

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Scrap dealers in Basildon targeted as part of police operation

1:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A SCRAP metal dealer has vowed to cooperate with police after his home was searched as part of a crackdown on the selling and dealing of scrap metal.

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Homeless people in Basildon are being sent to Harlow

12:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

HOMELESS people in Basildon are being sent as far away as Harlow to stay because the borough doesn’t have enough accommodation, the Echo can reveal.

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New mayor of Thurrock announced

10:54am Thursday 23rd May 2013

THURROCK’S mayor for the next year was announced at the council’s annual general meeting.

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Could cafe site hold key to housing problem?

9:40am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A TORY councillor is pressing for a comprehensive plan to be drawn up for a huge housing estate off the A127.

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Headteacher of troubled school quits

9:10am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A HEADTEACHER whose leadership has left a school in turmoil has quit.

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