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Woman who killed brutish partner jailed
A WOMAN who killed her abusive partner with a single stab wound to the heart has been jailed for three years. Helen Plews, 42, stabbed Brian McDonald, 40, during a party at her flat in Ashburnham Road, Southend, on October 3 last year.
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New three bin recycling system is launched
THE first lorry load of recycling bins arrived in South Ockendon yesterday as the roll-out of Thurrock Council’s new waste and recycling scheme began. Councillor Mike Revell, the cabinet member for Environment, was at Broxburn Drive to ensure the operation
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Borough taxi driver's licence revoked
A THURROCK taxi driver has had his licence revoked after the council discovered he is banned from driving. Satinder Gill informed Thurrock Council in June that he had been banned from driving earlier in the year for failing to provide a specimen. The
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East of England Minister visits the borough's brand new academy
THE Minister for the East of England visited the former Belhus Chase School yesterday as it opened its doors for the first time as an academy. The school, on Nethan Drive Aveley, has re-opened as the Ormiston Park Academy- the country’s 200th academy
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Chadwell mother given supervision order after admitting benefit fraud
A CHADWELL St Mary woman was handed a 12 month supervision order after she admitted benefit fraud in excess of £9000 on Monday. Elizabeth Ogunoshun, 28, of Scott Road, appeared at Southend Crown Court for sentence where she was warned that if she offended
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Grays Athletic U18s to clash with Hemel Hempstead Town
Fans of FA Youth Cup action are in for a treat on Thursday when Grays Athletic Under 18 (Eastern Junior Alliance) will host Hemel Hempstead Town. The Preliminary Round matcdh takes place on Thursday 10 September with the action starting at 7:30pm. Prices
