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Excitement - Red Arrows fly over Southend

Southend Airport

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Warning issued as Red Arrows set to soar into Southend Airport today

Rishi Sunak gave his final statement from Downing Street before heading off to resign as Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak gave his final statement from Downing Street before heading off to resign as Prime Minister

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'This is a difficult day' - Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street statement as PM

Labour winners

Labour winners

Local government

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'I’ll work tirelessly' - Labour makes history with a double win in Southend

Bayo Alaba delivered the first blow to the Tories

Bayo Alaba delivered the first blow to the Tories

Local government

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Labour's Bayo Alaba takes the first Tory scalp at the Southend count

General Election 2024: Live updates from across south Essex

General Election 2024: Live updates from across south Essex

General Election 2024

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Recap: General Election 2024 updates from across south Essex

Chaos: The seat was said to be hotly contested between Reform UK and Labour.

Chaos: The seat was said to be hotly contested between Reform UK and Labour.

National government

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Full recount to take place after South Basildon and East Thurrock 'too close to call'

Win - Holden delivering his winners speech

Win - Holden delivering his winners speech

General Election 2024

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Tory chairman Richard Holden clinches win by 20 votes in Basildon and Billericay

News

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the M25

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the M25

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend

Changes - Mr Cowan submitted a motion on Cuckoo Corner last October

Changes - Mr Cowan submitted a motion on Cuckoo Corner last October

Jam-busting measures including 'box junction' being considered at Cuckoo Corner

Appeal - Indecent exposure in Benfleet

Appeal - Indecent exposure in Benfleet

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Police appeal after reports of 'man committing indecent exposure' in Benfleet

Traffic - Broken-down vehicle on the A130

Traffic - Broken-down vehicle on the A130

Traffic building after lane closure on major south Essex road due to broken-down car

Here are all the General Election results in Essex

Here are all the General Election results in Essex

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Listed: Every result across all Essex constituencies for 2024 General Election

Concern - Adam Jones on a previous bike he owned

Concern - Adam Jones on a previous bike he owned

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Southend named bike-theft hotspot of Essex due to 'organised crime gangs'

Regeneration - The Vue now has an opening date

Regeneration - The Vue now has an opening date

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Vue cinema hailed 'first step' to reversing ‘decline’ of Basildon town centre

Roadworks - Five months planned in Southchurch Road

Roadworks - Five months planned in Southchurch Road

FIVE months of works set to hit major Southend road in 'busiest time of year'

Grandmother - Donna Challis loved family life

Grandmother - Donna Challis loved family life

Devastated family's charity tribute to Laindon nan who died from brain tumour

Schedule - Grass cutting across Southend

Schedule - Grass cutting across Southend

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Online system in the works for residents to track grass-cutting schedule in Southend

Excited - Staff at the Orleto Lounge

Excited - Staff at the Orleto Lounge

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'Excited'- Basildon traders share their thoughts on £27 million Vue cinema

Bayo and David win seats for Labour in Southend

Bayo and David win seats for Labour in Southend

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Southend turns red as Labour claims both seats from the Tories - Anna Firth out

Robbie Williams is taking over BST Hyde Park this weekend, did you get tickets?

Robbie Williams is taking over BST Hyde Park this weekend, did you get tickets?

Let's Rock DJ! Robbie Williams takes over BST Hyde Park: Everything to know

Asda is recalling its Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps

Asda is recalling its Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps

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'Do not eat': Asda crisps are a 'possible health risk' as recall issued

The likes of Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and Rachel Reeves featured in the Labour's shadow cabinet along with leader Sir Keir Starmer ahead of the general election.

The likes of Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and Rachel Reeves featured in the Labour's shadow cabinet along with leader Sir Keir Starmer ahead of the general election.

When will Sir Keir Starmer announce his first cabinet as new Prime Minister?

Find out when Sir Keir Starmer will officially become the Prime Minister.

Find out when Sir Keir Starmer will officially become the Prime Minister.

When Sir Keir Starmer will offically become Prime Minister of the UK

The outgoing Prime Minister said it had been a “difficult night” and apologised to Conservative candidates who had lost their seats

The outgoing Prime Minister said it had been a “difficult night” and apologised to Conservative candidates who had lost their seats

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Rishi Sunak takes responsibility for 'disastrous' Tory election campaign

Did you know about the general election results in 1906?

Did you know about the general election results in 1906?

What was the worst Conservative general election result? Find out the year

Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win 410 seats at the election

Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win 410 seats at the election

General Election 2024: Interactive map of results from every constituency

Sir Keir Starmer is set to become the next Prime Minister, with the exit poll suggesting Labour will win more than 400 seats

Sir Keir Starmer is set to become the next Prime Minister, with the exit poll suggesting Labour will win more than 400 seats

Sir Keir Starmer holds Holborn & St Pancras and is set to become Prime Minister

Nigel Farage has become an MP at the eighth time of asking, winning the Clacton constituency for the Reform Party at the 2024 General Election

Nigel Farage has become an MP at the eighth time of asking, winning the Clacton constituency for the Reform Party at the 2024 General Election

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Nigel Farage becomes MP at 8th time of asking with Clacton victory

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are looking for loving new homes

History - Southend's iconic Cliff Lift finally reopens

History - Southend's iconic Cliff Lift finally reopens

Southend's iconic Cliff Lift finally reopens after two-month closure

Concern - Jeff Henry called for open space to be protected

Concern - Jeff Henry called for open space to be protected

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Controversial plans drawn up for almost 150 new homes on south Essex green belt

Sport

Wanting the best for Blues - Southend United legend Adam Barrett

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"It's hugely important" - Blues legend Barrett says it is vital club is saved

Match - former Southend United and Canvey Island star Steve Tilson (right) is helping to raise funds for Glen Eckett (left) this month

Match - former Southend United and Canvey Island star Steve Tilson (right) is helping to raise funds for Glen Eckett (left) this month

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Blues and Canvey legends reunite to help raise funds for Glen Eckett

Stepping up - Harrison Day has joined Dagenham & Redbridge

Stepping up - Harrison Day has joined Dagenham & Redbridge

Wickford based striker joins Dagenham from Concord Rangers

Westcliff High School for Girls in athletics national final

Westcliff High School for Girls in athletics national final

Girls' athletics team make national finals

Moving on - David Martin looks set to leave Southend United

Moving on - David Martin looks set to leave Southend United

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Blues goalkeeper looks set to join Premier League newcomers

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National Sport

Jude Bellingham is free to play for England against Switzerland (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jude Bellingham is free to play for England against Switzerland (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jude Bellingham cleared to play in England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final

Harriet Dart, Mark Cavendish, Jude Bellingham and Lando Norris are among the sporting stars set to be in action this weekend (PA)

Harriet Dart, Mark Cavendish, Jude Bellingham and Lando Norris are among the sporting stars set to be in action this weekend (PA)

From Silverstone to SW19 – an armchair guide to this weekend’s sport on TV

Luke Shaw, centre, has yet to play a minute at Euro 2024 (Adam Davy/PA)

Luke Shaw, centre, has yet to play a minute at Euro 2024 (Adam Davy/PA)

No absentees for England ahead of Euro 2024 quarter-final

Luke Shaw (l) and Harry Kane (r) both scored big goals for manager Gareth Southgate (PA)

Luke Shaw (l) and Harry Kane (r) both scored big goals for manager Gareth Southgate (PA)

Memorable matches during Gareth Southgate’s England tenure

Wales have not beaten Australia on Australian soil since 1969 (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Wales have not beaten Australia on Australian soil since 1969 (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Talking points as Wales bid to end their search for success Down Under

Gareth Southgate is preparing for England’s clash with Switzerland (Adam Davy/PA)

Gareth Southgate is preparing for England’s clash with Switzerland (Adam Davy/PA)

Gareth Southgate warns England will go ‘to the depths again’ to beat Switzerland

Emma Raducanu will be back on Centre Court on Friday (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Emma Raducanu will be back on Centre Court on Friday (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Wimbledon day five: Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal carry British singles hopes

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Blues

Wanting the best for Blues - Southend United legend Adam Barrett

Wanting the best for Blues - Southend United legend Adam Barrett

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"It's hugely important" - Blues legend Barrett says it is vital club is saved

Match - former Southend United and Canvey Island star Steve Tilson (right) is helping to raise funds for Glen Eckett (left) this month

Match - former Southend United and Canvey Island star Steve Tilson (right) is helping to raise funds for Glen Eckett (left) this month

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Blues and Canvey legends reunite to help raise funds for Glen Eckett

Moving on - David Martin looks set to leave Southend United

Moving on - David Martin looks set to leave Southend United

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Blues goalkeeper looks set to join Premier League newcomers

National News

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey at the London Art Bar in central London, after securing a record number of seats in the 2024 General Election (James Manning/PA)

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey at the London Art Bar in central London, after securing a record number of seats in the 2024 General Election (James Manning/PA)

Lib Dems become UK’s third largest party again after ‘record-breaking night’

As the exit poll predicted a landslide Labour victory, comparisons were drawn with the Battle of Waterloo (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

As the exit poll predicted a landslide Labour victory, comparisons were drawn with the Battle of Waterloo (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

General Election: Quotes of the night

Rishi Sunak has apologised after leading the Conservatives to their worst ever election result as a Labour landslide swept Sir Keir Starmer to No 10 (James Manning/PA)

Rishi Sunak has apologised after leading the Conservatives to their worst ever election result as a Labour landslide swept Sir Keir Starmer to No 10 (James Manning/PA)

Sunak apologises for Tory electoral disaster and confirms plan to quit as leader

Junior doctors have staged 11 rounds of strike action in the long-running dispute (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Junior doctors have staged 11 rounds of strike action in the long-running dispute (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

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Impact of junior doctor strike revealed as medics await call from Labour

Labour swept to victory in Scotland (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Labour swept to victory in Scotland (Andrew Milligan/PA)

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Labour sweeps to victory in Scotland as SNP set for period of ‘soul searching’

Experts said markets remained in a ‘relaxed mood’ after Labour’s landslide (PA)

Experts said markets remained in a ‘relaxed mood’ after Labour’s landslide (PA)

Pound and FTSE 100 edge up amid ‘relaxed mood’ on London market after Labour win

Gregory Campbell of the DUP was re-elected in East Londonderry at Meadowbank Sports Arena (PA)

Gregory Campbell of the DUP was re-elected in East Londonderry at Meadowbank Sports Arena (PA)

Gregory Campbell retains East Londonderry by slim margin over Sinn Fein

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