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BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
TikToker to host fan zone at Southend v Oldham Wembley final
A TikToker said he was "absolutely buzzing" to have been invited to host a fanzone during the National League play-off final at Wembley Cassar said he would be interviewing fans and former Southend United players at Boxpark Wembley when the Blues meet Oldham Athletic on Essex club confirmed the partnership with the social media star on its own TikTok account."I'm absolutely buzzing but a bit nervous, though, because on my TikTok I can cut things… here, people will really see the real me," said the 26-year-old, whose videos showcasing his love of Leigh-on-Sea have attracted millions of views. Up to 50,000 fans will travel to Wembley for the match, which will mark the end of a turbulent few years for Blues fans who have backed their team through financial turmoil and the threat of told BBC Essex: "I think it's fair to say I don't think any Southend supporter thought they'd be in this position at the start of the year, even mid-way through the year. "I think we can go to Wembley with nothing to lose."Alexis said he had been "manifesting" tickets for Sunday's clash after failing to secure a matchday capacity was initially limited because of the closure of Wembley Park Tube station for engineering the Shrimpers first got in touch, he "thought it would be filming something at Roots Hall… but for some reason I knew I'd end up at Wembley on Sunday". The content creator said he started posting videos on TikTok about 18 months ago and documented a trip to Thailand earlier this "just fell into place" when he returned to Essex with his videos amassing 1.7 million said he filmed a lot of content in Leigh-on-Sea, which he called LOS, because it was "probably one of the best places in Essex, if not the best place"."A few people started saying LOS to me when I walked past them, and I was like, 'right, I'm the LOS man now, that's me'."Asked about the future, he said he had no plans to leave his career in finance, adding: "There's no end goal. Let's just keep seeing where things go, inspiring people and making people laugh." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- The Sun
Dad says £1k bill was run up on lost card after ending up in hands of delegates
Exclusive PARK AND CRIED He immediately cancelled the card — but it was too late Rob Pattinson , Senior District Reporter Published : 23:09, 26 May 2025 Updated : 23:09, 26 May 2025 A DAD says a £1,000 parking bill was run up on his lost bank card after it ended up in the hands of delegates at an insurance conference. Bradford Bines' bank statements show the card was used 29 times at an NCP car park in just 90 minutes. 3 Bradford Bines says a £1,000 parking bill was run up on his lost bank card after it ended up in the hands of delegates at an insurance conference Credit: Louis Wood 3 The dad's bank statements show the card was used 29 times at an NCP car park in just 90 minutes Credit: Louis Wood The sales director, 33, dropped the card at a British Insurance Brokers' Association Manchester event but only realised as he drove home to Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. He immediately cancelled the card — but it was too late. Bradford blasted 'It's disgusting how many people used the card before I became aware of it. 'I'm not a clumsy person at all, I don't think I've ever lost my card. 'But I think I dropped it when I was fumbling to get my phone out when I paid at the machine. 'I got an hour down the road and went to pay for the M6 toll when I realised it had gone missing. 'I managed to get it cancelled when I phoned the bank, but they told me the next day that I was overdrawn and more than a grand had gone out. 'That's when I started to panic because it's a lot of money. I had no idea how I'd racked up that money and didn't know what I was going to do. 'When they talked through the transactions, I realised that 29 other people had used my card to pay for their parking. 'It's fraud. They were obviously tapping it and leaving it for the next person to use it.' The Unexpected Parking Ticket Saga NCP said: 'We will look into the allegations of fraud over possible misuse of this card.' BIBA said: 'We understand his card was lost in a public car park and he is resolving the matter with his bank.' 3 Bradford immediately cancelled the card — but it was too late
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dunkirk little ships abandon return due to weather
Crews on board the little ships that travelled to Dunkirk this week have had to abandon their ceremonial return to the UK due to weather conditions. Nearly 70 boats - all original civilian ships that helped with the miraculous World War Two evacuation of about 330,000 troops - sailed back to northern France for the 85th anniversary. But two ships from Essex will remain moored at Dunkirk for longer than expected "We just couldn't take that risk," said Cameron McGregor, secretary of the Leigh-on-Sea Endeavour Trust. "It would have been extremely wet and extremely uncomfortable for everyone." The ships last made the crossing for the 75th anniversary of Operation Dynamo in 2015, and they all gathered again in Ramsgate, Kent, on Monday, before setting sail on Wednesday. Crews and volunteers have been attending ceremonies and events in Dunkirk. Endeavour was one of six cockle boats from Leigh-on-Sea that helped taxi soldiers from the beach to larger ships - together credited with saving about 180 troops. Mr McGregor - who was one of nine volunteers returning on Endeavour - said half of his team had already taken the ferry home, and the rest would depart on Sunday. "We heard reports of a navy boat being spun around by a wave, so we decided to moor up," said the 64-year-old. "It's frustrating but these things happen. People get wound up but it's just what travelling on the sea is like, you can't predict anything." They hope to bring Endeavour home as soon as possible. Pudge is a wooden Thames sailing barge that helped save an estimated 160 troops at Dunkirk. It is now run as a charter boat in Maldon. Gerald Moore, who travelled on Pudge to Dunkirk, said: "Several of them turned round and came into the port as the waves were two metres high and running in the wrong direction. "We are almost certainly staying until Monday, but it's going to be a day-by-day check of the weather." Mr Moore said the trip was by no means a wasted journey: "The whole thing has been absolutely amazing and the town of Dunkirk has done us proud. "It's been a thrilling experience." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. The little ship crews returning to the miracle of Dunkirk Little ships gather ahead of Dunkirk commemoration What actually happened at Dunkirk? Fleeing Dunkirk: A 1940 holiday in hell Thames Sailing Barge Trust Association of Dunkirk Little Ships
BBC News
24-05-2025
- BBC News
Dunkirk little ships from Essex abandon return to UK over weather
Crews on board the little ships that travelled to Dunkirk this week have had to abandon their ceremonial return to the UK due to weather 70 boats - all original civilian ships that helped with the miraculous World War Two evacuation of about 330,000 troops - sailed back to northern France for the 85th two ships from Essex will remain moored at Dunkirk for longer than expected"We just couldn't take that risk," said Cameron McGregor, secretary of the Leigh-on-Sea Endeavour Trust. "It would have been extremely wet and extremely uncomfortable for everyone." The ships last made the crossing for the 75th anniversary of Operation Dynamo in 2015, and they all gathered again in Ramsgate, Kent, on Monday, before setting sail on and volunteers have been attending ceremonies and events in was one of six cockle boats from Leigh-on-Sea that helped taxi soldiers from the beach to larger ships - together credited with saving about 180 McGregor - who was one of nine volunteers returning on Endeavour - said half of his team had already taken the ferry home, and the rest would depart on Sunday."We heard reports of a navy boat being spun around by a wave, so we decided to moor up," said the 64-year-old."It's frustrating but these things happen. People get wound up but it's just what travelling on the sea is like, you can't predict anything."They hope to bring Endeavour home as soon as possible. Pudge is a wooden Thames sailing barge that helped save an estimated 160 troops at Dunkirk. It is now run as a charter boat in Moore, who travelled on Pudge to Dunkirk, said: "Several of them turned round and came into the port as the waves were two metres high and running in the wrong direction."We are almost certainly staying until Monday, but it's going to be a day-by-day check of the weather."Mr Moore said the trip was by no means a wasted journey: "The whole thing has been absolutely amazing and the town of Dunkirk has done us proud."It's been a thrilling experience." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Terminally ill dad recording stories for his kids to listen to once he's gone
A TERMINALLY ill dad given months to live is recording bedtime stories for his children to listen to once he is gone. Lee Rawlinson, 51, was given the diagnosis of untreatable pancreatic cancer in October. He has spent the time since making memories with wife Faye and their daughter Darcey, ten, and son Marley, seven. He is now working with charities Stories For Life and Havens Hospices to continue that even after he has died. Stories for Life supports the hospice, who provide specialist support and care for the families of those living with incurable conditions, in offering the opportunity to record messages and stories for loved ones - preserving their voices for when they're no longer here. Mr Rawlinson has recorded several stories for his children, including his animated rendition of The Wonky Donkey - a family favourite designed to make Darcey and Marley smile and laugh. Ex-medical rep Lee, of Leigh on Sea, Essex, said: 'I always read to the children before bed. "Now, they'll always be able to hear that in my voice. 'It's reassuring for me knowing it will be a comfort for my children, even though there may be tears. "If Marley thinks Daddy's in the clouds and he can still hear my voice — that's amazing.' 1 Terminally ill dad, Lee Rawlinson, given months to live is recording bedtime stories for his children to listen to once he is gone Credit: SWNS 'I fear leaving my children,' says heartbroken dad facing last Christmas after ignoring stomach ache
