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Essex Echo • November 29 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Princess Anne visits Canvey to thank lifesavers at Coastwatch

The Princess Royal met the volunteers, presented certificates and unveiled a plaque.

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Essex Echo • August 23 2023

EXCLUSIVE: 'Talented and passionate': Game of Thrones star from Southend remembers Darren Kent

Mr Kent passed away this month at just 36, sparking an outpouring of emotion from across Southend.

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The Sun • January 12 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Love Island's Farmer Will reveals how he got place on show

The hunky Buckinghamshire farmer has herded a million fans on the social media platform after documenting life on the family farm.

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Essex Echo • October 6 2023

Man in custody over alleged plot to kidnap ITV presenter Holly Willoughby

Essex Police arrested a 36-year-old man from Harlow on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap on Wednesday (October 4).

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Entertainment Daily • July 15 2024

Royal fans gush over Princess Charlotte's 'proud' behaviour towards mum Kate amid cancer treatment

Princess Charlotte made a heartwarming smile to Princess Kate as she received a standing ovation at Wimbledon.

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Entertainment Daily • July 15 2024

Michelle Keegan sends fans into frenzy as she shows off incredible body in bikini

The 37-year-old’s followers dashed to heap reactions as she posted shots of her in a tight olive coloured Orfila Bee bikini in Mallorca.

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Entertainment Daily • July 15 2024

Prince George’s suit appearance at Euros 2024 final sparks backlash: ‘Stop this nonsense’

Prince George made a surprise appearance alongside his dad William, the Prince of Wales, at the nail-biting Euros 2024 final.

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Entertainment Daily • July 15 2024

Gyles Brandreth tells Alison Hammond 'some people find her annoying' as she defends behaviour

Gyles’ “frank” statement came during the phone-in section of the long-running ITV daytime show.

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Essex Echo • November 2 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Paris 2024 Olympic Australia diving hopefuls train at Garons

The team, made up of Maddison Keeney, Domonic Bedggood, Cassiel Rousseau and Anabelle Smith, were quick to praise the facilities.

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Essex Echo • July 21 2023

BREAKING: Man dies after serious A13 crash which saw 'vehicle leave the road'

Emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving a grey Suzuki Swift on the A13 at about 8.25pm on Thursday evening.

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Essex Echo • July 3 2023

EXCLUSIVE: 'Seriously ill' woman's daughter has hospital parking fine overturned by Echo

Jill Taylor's daughter was forced to park in an drop-off zone when rushing her mum into A&E due to no available spaces in other car parks.

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Essex Echo • October 29 2023

Anna Firth calls for overdue hospital funding be delivered

The Southend West MP stood in the Commons yesterday to plead for the vital and much-needed capital funding to ease pressure and boost capacity in the NHS in south Essex.

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RETRO RAD 80s • March 10 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Northern Ireland Bros fan converts spare room into boyband shrine

Lorna Johnston reveals she has spent thousands of pounds on the items showcased in her “Gossy room”.

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The Sun • January 17 2023

EastEnders' James Bye renews wedding vows after 10 years with wife Victoria in St Lucia – but it does not go to plan

The 38-year-old actor and his wife Victoria were on a St Lucia beach in front of friends and family after 10 years of marriage.

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Spark Sunderland • December 3 2021

David Ginola reveals he almost starred in Casino Royale

Speaking on Thursday’s episode of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Ginola revealed that he was on the shortlist to be sitting at the Casino Royale poker table.

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Spark Sunderland • December 6 2021

Dame Arlene Phillips voted off I'm a Celeb, leaving viewers 'gutted'

After spending 13 days in camp, 78-year-old Phillips’ I’m a Celebrity journey is over and she can now go and see her loved ones.

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Essex Echo • November 21 2023

Southend couple 'live in fear' as brick smashes window nearly hitting son, 14

Essex Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which took place at roughly 1.20pm on Saturday.

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RETRO RAD 80s • April 8 2023

UK EXCLUSIVE: The Lost Boys: Santa Cruz businessman changed Corey Haim line

Joe Ferrara left the director of the vampire classic with no choice but to halt shooting a segment after chatting to him about a dialogue error.

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Essex Echo • July 24 2023

Wickford Beauchamps High School unveils expansion plans

The plans, submitted this week, would see a new building constructed and attached to the north-east wing of the secondary school.

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Essex Echo • November 20 2023

'Incredible' festive lights display wows crowds as famous faces help to dazzle the city

Southend Business Improvement District's annual Christmas lights switch on took place on Saturday and saw the community come together to revel in the holiday spirit.