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South Essex news, sport, weather, travel and what's on from across Essex, including Southend, Basildon and Castle Point, from the Southend Echo.
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Scottish Transport Secretary defends Swinney????s business class World Cup flights
3+ week, 1+ day ago (334+ words) Scotland’s Transport Secretary has defended John Swinney’s business class flights to the World Cup. Stephen Flynn insisted it was important for the SNP leader to “be on his game” when he arrived in Boston for Scotland’s opening match. Mr Swinney…...
Canvey Eastern Esplanade car park 'broken' by travellers
3+ week, 6+ day ago (108+ words) Travellers have set up an unauthorised camp in a car park in south Essex after reportedly breaking in. The group has been spotted in the Lubbins Car Park on Canvey since yesterday. Residents reported the height restriction barrier at the…...
Pensioner to wait months for Southend Council disabled bay
3+ week, 6+ day ago (402+ words) An 87-year-old cancer patient faces a wait of at least six months for a disabled parking bay outside her Westcliff home as she undergoes chemotherapy. Patricia Heathcote applied to Southend Council in February 2026 for a dedicated bay outside her property…...