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40 high-tech cameras coming to Southend in wake of beloved teen’s murder NEW high-tech cameras will be installed across Southend as part of a £2.2million drive to help crack down on crime. Homeless man punched in the face and left 'covered in blood' as children walked past A HOMELESS man was left covered in blood after being attacked in a high street. Murder victim was stabbed with sword seven times as ‘gang stole £50,000 of cannabis’ RUTHLESS gang tried to steal £50,000 worth of cannabis and murdered a man who stood in their way in a “savage and brutal” attack, a court heard. ‘Strong deterrent’: Travellers face £2,5k fines if they refuse to move on under new laws TRAVELLERS will be booted off land almost immediately and could face fines of up to £2,500 in new laws. Revealed: Why an entire truck load of 'stinking rubbish' was dumped on a street A HUGE pile of stinking rubbish was dumped in the middle of a street after it caught fire in the back of a bin lorry. Want to see your writing in the ? Find out more about the new Community Writers and how you can take part ‘I think about her every day’: Mum’s pain as inquest rules on nurse’s death in crash A GRIEVING mum says she thinks about her daughter every day, as an inquest revealed the nurse died when her motorbike suddenly flipped over. 55 pupils isolating after three positive Covid cases on first day back at school DOZENS of pupils were sent home to self-isolate on their first day back at school, with a number of children testing positive for Covid-19. Council gives update on waste collections after bin lorry goes up in flames Council bosses have apologised to residents impacted by today's bin lorry fire. Man found at remains of £90,000 cannabis factory locked up for two years A DRUG dealer found at the remains of a £90,000 cannabis factory in a Westcliff house has been jailed for two years. Temporary CCTV and safety team office to be launched after a teenager was murdered Temporary CCTV cameras and a safety team office will be added to a town after a teenager was murdered.   Read more news >

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