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Full list of Wetherspoons at risk of closure as six pubs are put up for sale and punters say it’s the ‘end of an era’
WETHERSPOONS has revealed six of its popular pubs have been put up for sale. The much-loved pub chain says the move has been ...
Southend Echo on MSN5d
'Stabbing' on south Essex street sees teenager injured and increased police presence
A TEENAGER is reported to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in Pitsea last night. According to social media posts from several Basildon councillors, a 17-year-old has been ...
Inside London’s school closures crisis as more than 30 primaries set to shut or merge within weeks
The Standard has found that more than 30 primaries in the capital could shut or merge before September — and that’s just the ...
Southend Airport plane crash UPDATES: Update after reason for flight revealed
Witnesses saw a 'huge fireball' after a small plane crashed at Southend Airport today - and this evening, the airport said it will remain closed until further notice ...
Daily Star on MSN3d
Plane crash lands at UK airport as locals see 'fireball' erupt into sky
A plane, believed to be a Beechcraft, crash landed at Southend Airport at around 4pm today, with emergency services rushing ...
Southend Echo on MSN3d
Plans for 850 homes is among latest applications submitted to Basildon Council
A proposed plan for 850 homes is among the latest planning applications submitted to Basildon Council. A number of new ...
The Echo on MSN36m
c2c works to expand Basildon platform due to start next week
WORKS to expand one of the platforms at Basildon station have been announced by rail operator c2c, with plans to start at the end of the month.
Southend Echo on MSN4d
Basildon Southernhay road closure set to last over a month
A key road in Basildon is set to close for more than a month which will be followed by a further two-month lane closure. In Basildon, Southernhay will be closed from July 28 to September 8, between ...
The Gazette1d
Colchester in Top 5 worst test centres for Essex learner drivers
Barking’s test centre in Tanner Street has the lowest pass rate in Essex, with just 38.5 per cent of learners achieving their full license. The other four worst performers are Basildon, Loughton, ...
Harwich and Manningtree Standard1d
Best and worst test centres for learner drivers in Essex
Barking’s test centre in Tanner Street has the lowest pass rate in Essex, with just 38.5 per cent of learners achieving their full license. The other four worst performers are Basildon, Loughton, ...