http://www.southend-today.co.uk All the latest news from Southend Wed, 03 Feb 0012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4097 ARMED robbers who held up a string of premises have been jailed. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4029 ON Thursday, May 28, 1998, Yellow Advertiser ran a campaign opposed to Essex County Council's changes to social care. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4030 ON Thursday, May 28, 1998, Yellow Advertiser ran a campaign opposed to Essex County Council's changes to social care. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4019 BARKING'S commuters are happy with the service provided by rail firm c2c. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4017 FOUR schools in Barking and Dagenham have been selected to take part in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic opening ceremonies. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4014 A FISHING boat, which helped in the historic Dunkirk evacuations in 1940, will be part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4015 A FISHING boat, which helped in the historic Dunkirk evacuations in 1940, will be part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4013 SIX children from Newham have received music scholarships from The Mayor's Fund for Young Musicians. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4011 A FATHER is set to run his 64th marathon later this year in memory of his second child, who died at Richard House Children's Hospice. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4009 THE team behind proposals for a Thames Estuary airport have welcomed reports the Government will consider it in a consultation being launched in March. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4007 SOUTHEND'S new airport terminal will open later this month. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4008 SOUTHEND'S new airport terminal will open later this month. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4006 THREE children from Waltham Forest have received music scholarships from The Mayor's Fund for Young Musicians. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4003 SOUTHEND Council will introduce new pedestrian crossing areas on the seafront following the release of an independent review. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4004 SOUTHEND Council will introduce new pedestrian crossing areas on the seafront following the release of an independent review. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4002 TOTTENHAM Hotspur and England winger Aaron Lennon showed off his basketball skills during a visit to a Leyton primary school last week. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=4000 A NEW ten-pin bowling alley will open at the Kursaal tomorrow (Thursday). Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3999 A NEW ten-pin bowling alley will open at the Kursaal tomorrow (Thursday). Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3998 LEYTON Sixth Form College is preparing to host more quality music at its new performance venue. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3995 SOUTHEND'S ReCycle Centre has sold its 1,000th bike. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3996 SOUTHEND'S ReCycle Centre has sold its 1,000th bike. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3993 A MOTHER and daughter team are in the process of setting up their own free school and are looking for support from the community. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3994 A MOTHER and daughter team are in the process of setting up their own free school and are looking for support from the community. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3992 A REDBRIDGE man who cycled, hitch hiked, flew and sailed around the world will be at a local bookshop to share tales of his travels and sign copies of his book, The Jolly Pilgrim. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3990 TICKETS are selling fast for a production of The Sound of Music at the Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3988 A PHOTOGRAPHER who shares his name with the Beecroft Gallery will be displaying some quirky photography during the next month. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3987 A PHOTOGRAPHER who shares his name with the Beecroft Gallery will be displaying some quirky photography during the next month. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3986 A DRUG dealer has been found guilty of murdering his friend, whose dismembered body was found in a lake in Buckhurst Hill and in a garden in Loughton. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3982 THE WORLD'S number one Eric Clapton tribute band will be making a return to the Palace Theatre in February. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3983 THE WORLD'S number one Eric Clapton tribute band will be making a return to the Palace Theatre in February. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3981 SOUTH Essex Homes (SEH) have joined the growing list of members of Essex Police's Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS). Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3978 CALUM-James Hilton has won the Yellow Advertiser/Royals Baby Competition. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3979 CALUM-James Hilton has won the Yellow Advertiser/Royals Baby Competition. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3975 LORD of the Dance, the international dance phenomenon will be running until Saturday at the Cliffs Pavilion. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3976 LORD of the Dance, the international dance phenomenon will be running until Saturday at the Cliffs Pavilion. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3974 THE DIRECTORS of Empress Lodge care home said they have made improvements to standards of care. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3972 A BOOK club with a difference is being run in the borough. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3970 CAMPAIGNERS have gathered more than 2,000 signatures in opposition to plans to bulldoze the former Thurrock Tech and build new homes. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3967 A COMPANY attempting to build houses on Rochford Green Belt has filed a lawsuit against the council's Core Strategy. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3965 FREE music classes are hitting the right note with local residents. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3960 CANVEY coastguard Gary Fulger thinks he might have caught a UFO on film. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3961 CANVEY coastguard Gary Fulger thinks he might have caught a UFO on film. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3956 TOILET buildings in Rochford could be demolished to make way for new designs, councillor Mike Steptoe has revealed. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3954 CHELMSFORD'S Farleigh Hospice is appealing to locals to hold a big quiz to raise funds. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3951 RAYLEIGH MP Mark Francois has backed a campaign to protect war memorials from metal thieves. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3949 RAYLEIGH Cats Protection will help pay for people to get their cats spayed or neutered in the coming months. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3947 ROCHFORD'S annual Holocaust Memorial Day was held on Friday at the Rayleigh Memorial. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3942 BENFLEET dancer Sam Hall has spoken of his disappointment after missing out on the final of Got To Dance. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3934 TEACHER Dave Brock has spoken about his night spent sleeping rough outside SEEVIC college. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3926 WORK has started on a one-way system aimed at easing congestion and improve businesses and quality of life in a village. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3924 THE ORPHEUS Singers will hold a concert next week to raise money for the Bosom Pals charity. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3919 ESSEX County Council has upheld an accusation of misconduct against councillor Brian Wood. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3908 A POLICE investigation has been launched after fire officers said a blaze in a Rayleigh salon was deliberate. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3901 ARMED robbers who held up a string of premises have been jailed. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3894 FUEL tankers started operating again at Coryton Refinery last Thursday. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3896 FUEL tankers started operating again at Coryton Refinery last Thursday. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3885 CRISIS talks about the future of the Coryton Refinery have been held in central London. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3887 CRISIS talks about the future of the Coryton Refinery have been held in central London. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3879 THE LEADER of Thurrock Council has offered his full support to the Coryton Refinery. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3881 THE LEADER of Thurrock Council has offered his full support to the Coryton Refinery. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3872 BASILDON Hospital has become the first hospital in Essex to receive a gold award for its green travel schemes. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3866 THE TWITTER curse has struck again – this time a Conservative borough councillor has been left with egg on his face. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3864 SOME of East London and Essex's best artists are getting ready to show off their skills. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3859 ESSEX County Council has hinted that Nethermayne could be modified after documents revealed that congestion was about to hit an all-time peak. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3848 JACQUI O'Keefe is preparing to fly off to collect her new pet with Jack Russell, Bruno. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3839 A CAMPAIGN to save playing fields from development has been given a boost. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3833 A MULTI-SCREEN cinema, college and new market are all part of Basildon town centre's proposed regeneration – and could be built within five years. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3829 Brentwood Art Trail is now taking applications for artists, venues and local groups. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3826 THERE is great excitement in the Jeffery household where 14-year-old George is preparing to be an Olympic torchbearer. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3820 RETIRED Eric Lamb's hard work as a volunteer has gained a computer, scanner and mobile projector for his favourite cause. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3818 LIBERAL Democrat councillor Nigel Clarke has joined the Conservatives at the Town Hall. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3816 CHART-topping trio The Soldiers will be performing at the Towngate Theatre tomorrow (Friday). Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3814 THE first homes in the scheme to start the town's regeneration have been unveiled. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3809 ESSEX Air Ambulance is asking brpeople to take part in a challenge that will see people trek three volcanoes in Italy. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3806 A RECORD number of swimmers from a local club have qualified for this year's Essex County Championships. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3803 THE FAMILY of Scott Spinks, who tragically died following a collision in Laindon Link, Basildon, on Saturday, has issued a tribute. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3801 ONE OF the borough's greenest parks is going even greener – with environment-friendly loos. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3799 THE NEW Bishop of Bradwell has been ordained in St Paul's Cathedral by Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican Church. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3796 AFTER its experience dealing with Travellers living illegally at Dale Farm, the borough council was an obvious candidate to join a new trouble-shooter project. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3793 ESSEX-based owners of a Wrexham care home have been sentenced after an elderly resident fell from his first floor bedroom window and died. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3985 PUPILS from schools in Rebridge signed up with Dagenham and Redbridge FC to show racism the red card. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3473 LONDON is taking advantage of a legal technicality to avoid EU air quality rules in Olympic year. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3378 AN ESSEX Police investigation into the death of a man was 'seriously flawed', a watchdog has ruled. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3357 A MOTHER has spoken of her anguish after she was forced to remove her son from a school because of racist bullying. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3355 A WOMAN whose dog was fatally wounded by a council lorry has been told she should have kept her pet under control. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3353 CONCERNS have been raised over proposals for a new development, which opponents said would be 'repetitive, bland and monotonous'. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3351 HAVERING Council failed to consider a young woman's disability when refusing her family a council home. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3349 OLDER people in care homes in Romford and Hornchurch are getting ready to tell their tales to mark National Storytelling Week next week. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3347 SHOPKEEPERS and councillors are joining forces to fight council plans to cut parking by half and introduce pay and display. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3345 COUNCIL tenants who are being consulted about whether or not to move the council's housing service back in house will not be able to hear the arguments of the organisation currently running the service. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3343 TWO stars of children's television are getting ready to show off their skills in an-almost homecoming. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3341 POLICE are looking to trace a registered sex offender, who has been missing from his home in south-west Essex since last summer and is believed to be in east London. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3338 GET yourself ready for an evening of classical hits. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3336 THEATRE bosses are hoping they can get recognition at an awards ceremony. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3334 A ZERO per cent council tax rise was agreed by Southend Council last Thursday. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3333 A ZERO per cent council tax rise was agreed by Southend Council last Thursday. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3331 THE LEIGH Lions Club has opened a new shop in order to raise funds for local good causes. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3332 THE LEIGH Lions Club has opened a new shop in order to raise funds for local good causes. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3329 SOUTHEND Adult Community College has been celebrating the achievements of some of its students. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3330 SOUTHEND Adult Community College has been celebrating the achievements of some of its students. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3328 A NEW scheme in Southend could see an increase in the amount of free cycle stands appearing in the borough. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3327 A NEW scheme in Southend could see an increase in the amount of free cycle stands appearing in the borough. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3325 A TEENAGER has been robbed by a group of three youths. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3326 A TEENAGER has been robbed by a group of three youths. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3324 A SHOWCASE of artwork and music from a book written by the lead singer of heavy western band Phillious Williams at the weekend. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3323 A SHOWCASE of artwork and music from a book written by the lead singer of heavy western band Phillious Williams at the weekend. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3321 A TEACHING assistant who fraudulently claimed almost £30,000 in housing and council tax benefit from Southend Council has been jailed for four months. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3322 A TEACHING assistant who fraudulently claimed almost £30,000 in housing and council tax benefit from Southend Council has been jailed for four months. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3319 A SOUTHEND pensioner has made the subject of neurosis easier for people to understand in a book he has written. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3320 A SOUTHEND pensioner has made the subject of neurosis easier for people to understand in a book he has written. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3317 THE FAMILY of a man who was found dead in a flat in Station Road, Westcliff, has paid tribute to him. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3318 THE FAMILY of a man who was found dead in a flat in Station Road, Westcliff, has paid tribute to him. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3316 A FISH and chip restaurant has raised more than £100 for Havens Hospices in a festive 'Fish-mas' raffle. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3315 A FISH and chip restaurant has raised more than £100 for Havens Hospices in a festive 'Fish-mas' raffle. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3312 DOG OWNERS are invited to take part in a Havens Hospices fundraiser. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3313 DOG OWNERS are invited to take part in a Havens Hospices fundraiser. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3310 ROCHFORD Council has approved plans to develop 89 acres of Green Belt. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3306 THE company that runs Coryton oil refinery has gone into administration – casting doubt on the future of up to 1,000 jobs at the site in Thurrock. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3308 THE company that runs Coryton oil refinery has gone into administration – casting doubt on the future of up to 1,000 jobs at the site in Thurrock. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3303 RAYLEIGH romantics can send their Valentine a very public love letter and help the British Heart Foundation at the same time. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3301 THE London Bus Theatre Company is looking for diamonds in the rough to join its new drama club. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3298 A TEACHER was set to brave the elements last week in an effort to teach his students about poverty. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3299 A TEACHER was set to brave the elements last week in an effort to teach his students about poverty. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3296 SIX STUDENTS from the FitzWimarc School, in Rayleigh, are through to the National Trampoline Finals. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3294 POLICE are searching for thieves who stole £120,000 worth of children's computer brproducts. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3292 BRITISH Transport Police are hunting armed robbers after a 16-year-old boy was threatened with a knife for a £30 phone. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3290 ROCHFORD Council is organising a series of walks to help residents get fit. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3288 BASILDON'S 'Books For Free' store has been given a lifeline after its lease was extended. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3286 BAS VEGAS is to get a late bus at last! brCounty Hall has agreed to put up £50,000 to fund a service from the town to the Festival Leisure Park, initially for a year. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3284 BASILDON romantics can send their Valentine a very public love letter and help the British Heart Foundation at the same time. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3282 A BASILDON teenager has won an award – thanks to Gateway 97. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3279 YELLOW Advertiser has teamed up with Rotary Club of Corringham Thameside and Gateway 97. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3276 YOU CAN now recycle your unwanted electrical items in Basildon town centre. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3274 NEXT month The Beatles will be raffled and Keith Moon goes under the hammer! brIt is all part of Dean Smith's way to raise money for charity. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3272 EVICTING Travellers from Dale Farm could have cost almost half the £18million feared. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3270 HEALTH inspectors found conditions that were a serious risk to public safety when they visited an Indian restaurant. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3268 A PROMINENT Labour councillor is hopeful play areas earmarked for sale to part-fund the Sporting Village could yet be saved. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3266 A BILLERICAY pre-school is more environmentally friendly thanks to improvements. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3264 FINALISTS for the Showchoir event 2012 have been announced. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3260 PARKING charges should be increased to subsidise day centre fees, the council's Labour group leader has said. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3258 OVERNIGHT police patrols have been targeting borough burglary hot spots. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3251 CASSIE Sutton has been dubbed recycling queen by the rail company she works for. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3254 CASSIE Sutton has been dubbed recycling queen by the rail company she works for. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3246 HAVE you ever wanted to become the next Poirot, Miss Marple or Inspector Morse brBudding sleuths are invited to dust off their deer stalker, grab their magnifying glass and put their detective skills to the test in a murder mystery night being held at Orsett Hall. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3244 A FREE outdoor sculpture exhibition at the Royal Opera House (ROH) Production Park in Purfleet has been unveiled. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3242 YOUNGSTERS will be reaching for their Baggy Trousers when they take part in their latest school production next week. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3240 DO YOU care about your local hospital services and want to influence their future brThen why not represent the views of your community and scrutinise the work of your NHS by becoming a governor at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals (BTUH) brThere are 14 governor posts coming up for election in March with vacancies for two staff governors and 12 public governors across the Basildon, Thurrock and Brentwood areas. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3237 MORE than £1million could be ploughed into local businesses and services if plans for an Olympic campsite in Fairlop goes ahead, according to a landowner. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3235 A NEW primary school providing 840 places will open in the borough later this year. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3233 A CARPET shop owner said he is delighted to be back in business after the London riots. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3231 ILFORD is the place to be over the summer. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3229 THE FAMILY of a child mauled by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in a Chingford park have spoken of their horror. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3227 A WALTHAM Forest resident has celebrated her 100th birthday. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3225 WALTHAMSTOW Wetlands has won a prestigious planning award. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3223 OUTSTANDING achievement was recognised at Sir George Monoux College's Annual Student Awards earlier this month. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3221 THE author of a novel about a fictional Walthamstow couple came to town for a book signing on Saturday. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3219 PATIENTS at Newham Hospital can now surf the web easier now WiFi has gone live throughout its buildings. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3217 POLICE activity will be stepped up on the bus network and at transport hubs around Newham as part of an initiative to fight robberies in the borough. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3215 A PREDATORY paedophile who lured young boys to his home with treats has been jailed for 11 years. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3212 COUNCIL tax will be frozen for another year at County Hall – even though the authority faces a budget shortfall of £38million over the next three years. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3213 COUNCIL tax will be frozen for another year at County Hall – even though the authority faces a budget shortfall of £38million over the next three years. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3207 TWO STARS of Strictly Come Dancing will perform for Essex Air Ambulance. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.southend-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=3204 DISABLED people visiting Thorndon Country Park will find it easier to travel around with the help of four wheeled scooters. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT