
Michael Robinson
Reporter at Echo (Essex)
Reporter @Essex_Echo | formerly @TheNorthernEcho | Looking for stories in South Essex - DMs open. MA Journalism graduate @sheffjournalism
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echo-news.co.uk | Michael Robinson
Delighted - George welcomed the scorching weather with it bringing even more business. (Image: Michael Robinson) SOUTHEND is set to sizzle this week with a mini-heatwave bringing much needed sunshine to the seafront as traders hope for a huge boost in businesses. Temperatures in Southend are set to exceed those in Barcelona this week, reaching a whopping 27 degrees on Thursday.
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Worried letter - A concerned parent has written to the Education Secretary as a petition against "draconian" new rules at a Southend school nears 1,000 signatures. (Image: Joseph Saunders) A CONCERNED parent has written to the Education Secretary as a petition against “draconian” new rules at a Southend school nears 1,000 signatures.
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echo-news.co.uk | Michael Robinson
Plea - Brad Martin wants to save his reptile sanctuary (Image: Brad Martin) AN animal lover has issued a desperate plea to raise funds and save his reptile centre. Brad Martin, from Benfleet, has launched a fundraiser to help save Pearl’s Pythons Sanctuary in Margaretting Road in Writtle, Chelmsford, after he was given a final notice of May 1.
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echo-news.co.uk | Michael Robinson
Wanted - Essex Police are looking to speak with Lorraine and Samuel Vickers after they failed to answer court bail. (Image: Essex Police) An appeal has been launched after a man and woman failed to appear in court. Essex Police are looking to speak with Lorraine and Samuel Vickers after they failed to answer court bail. The pair have links to Billericay, Castle Point, Basildon and Wickford. Samuel Vickers, also known as Sam, is 37 years old and white.
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echo-news.co.uk | Michael Robinson
Chuffed - Valerie and Peter Woods (Image: Michael Robinson) Shoppers have been left delighted after a major retailer opened its new store in place of a former Homebase and retained its beloved garden centre. Customers were keen to get their hands on The Range’s products after it opened its Rayleigh Weir location on Friday, with customers queuing up ahead of its opening.
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