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By Charles Thomson On the fundraising page, which (cid:31) REBECCA’S husband
has raised £6,500 of the £8,000 tar- Paul, 33, was arrested by
[email protected] get, she wrote: “Our Twinx, Spanish police last week.
THE FAMILY of a former Rebecca Foakes (Muldoon), has In a statement to the YA,
Southend woman who died in been taken far too soon. We Surrey Police said: “After
Spain has started a fundraising was(sic) sadly informed as a fami- being arrested by Spanish
campaign to fly her body home. ly that Twinx had been taken from police on January 15,
The body of Rebecca Muldoon, us on January 14, 2018, leaving 2018, Paul Muldoon, 33,
35, was found on a beach in behind two beautiful children. originally from Basildon,
Marbella earlier this month. Twinx always did right by her remains in Spain as author-
Half-sister Sabrina Foakes children and that's what she did ities complete enquiries.
described her as a 'beloved even until the very end. She was an “Muldoon was arrested
mummy, daughter, sister and aunt'. easy-going girl, who everyone on a European arrest war-
She was the mother of two young loved. Everyone has their own rant issued in respect to
children – 11-year-old Mustie and memory of her and that will live on. his failure to appear at
eight-year-old Matilda. Ms Foakes Us as a family ask for the support Guildford Crown Court
said she was unaware whether a of everyone that knew her, to help on April 18, 2017. He was
post-mortem had confirmed raise funds of repatriation and giv- due to face charges of
Rebecca's cause of death. ing her the send-off she deserves, conspiracy to commit
She told the YAshe and Rebecca and the final farewell from her fraud by false representa-
had grown up in the same house, children, family and friends.” Visit: tion and theft, all in rela-
commenting: “Everyone knew us https://www.justgiving.com/crowd FAMILY: Sabrina Foakes (left) and half sister tion to a Rare Earth Metal
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Hospice bosses announce £16m relocation proposal from Chalkwell to Priory Park site
NEWS IN BRIEF
Arson appeal
Havens plans for Prittlewell
(cid:31) POLICE are appealing for
information after an arson at an
address in Southend.
The incident happened in Sutton
Road on January 5.
HAVENS Hospices is set to submit services and serve Southend, Castle last for generations – this is our pices who have recently rebuilt and
An Essex Police spokesman said: “A
revised plans for a new adult hospice Point and Rochford. chance to get this right. been informed by the evolving
piece of paper was posted through a
in Prittlewell. Project director Steve Smith said “We have gone through the formal national picture of hospice care.”
letter box and set alight.
A charity spokesman said the new Havens needs to raise another stages of developing a building and a “We have a duty to get value for
“It is being treated as arson.”
building would be able to care for £2.5million out of the £16million normal part of this process is to money as public donations will pay
Anyone with information is asked to
twice as many patients than the cur- required for the building, following review existing designs against the for the majority of a hospice that will
contact PC Alex Farr at Southend
rent Fair Havens Hospice. support from grant making trusts, ever changing needs of our patients.” serve the local community for years
police station on 101 quoting the
The charity confirmed the new Fair appeal board members and founders. “We consulted with the specialists to come. We have scrutinised the
crime reference number 42/2379/18 or
Havens would include 16 inpatient He said: “We have always said that in our care teams, gained knowledge plans to ensure we build a hospice of
Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800
bedrooms, increased day hospice we need to build a hospice that will from the experiences of other hos- the right size and are using space
555 111.
effectively so we can reduce costs.
“We are delighted to say that after Health sessions promo
this process, our building has been
reduced in costs and enables our care (cid:31)AN OPEN weekend is set to take
specialists to deliver greater levels of place across a number of Southend's
care to our patients and their fami- leisure centres.
lies.” Southend Council, working with
The planned location for the new Fusion Lifestyle, is opening its doors
hospice is on land opposite Priory for a number of activities at leisure
Park – the current Fair Havens centres across the borough to promote
Hospice is in Westcliff. an active and healthy lifestyle.
The charity spokesman said the Southend Leisure and Tennis
updated plans will be submitted to Centre, Shoeburyness Leisure Centre,
Southend Council next month. Belfairs Swim Centre and Chase
Before then, there will be two pub- Sports & Fitness Centre are all taking
lic consultation events at the Ekco part on January 27 and 28. A number
Sports and Social Club, on January of free sessions will be available, while
31 and February 3, between 10am entry to the centres will be £1.25 for
and noon. the weekend for gym, pool and other
Havens will then begin a public fitness classes
appeal in the spring, inviting further To take part, contact one of the
donations towards the project. leisure centres on: Southend Leisure
For more information about the and Tennis Centre – 01702 613000;
new hospice, questions can be Shoeburyness Leisure Centre – 01702
emailed to 293558; Chase Sports and Fitness
MOVE?: An artist's impression of what the new adult hospice would look like [email protected]. Centre – 01702 433006 and Belfairs
Swim Centre – 01702 712155.
Amy inspired by Holocaust survivors Pop-up house for writers
(cid:31)ARTS charity Metal has announced
it is hosting a pop-up Writers House
to host a range of literary events and
A STUDENT at Seevic College has Holocaust Memorial. Amy, 20, so that it would draw people in to activities.
had her art go on display at a from Westcliff, said: “I started to read the stories of survivors who To be held at Chalkwell Hall in
Holocaust exhibition in Southend. research the Holocaust, particularly fought for the lives. March, a Metal spokesman said the
Amy Bishop, a second-year HND the recollections of those who had “All illustrations have been hand aim is “to provide development
art and design student at Seevic, is survived. I became very emotional drawn and digitally arranged, over- opportunities for writers working in
showing her work as part of the while reading their stories and laid onto various photograms and all genres, whilst engaging with
Holocaust Memorial Day exhibi- wanted to create something that digital photography.” audiences of all ages.”
tions at The Forum. would portray their horrific experi- The exhibition at the Forum runs For more information visit
She was inspired to create her ence. until Thursday, with work also be http://www.metalculture.com/projects
work after visiting the Jewish “However, I wanted this piece to on display at the Council Chamber /southend-pop-up-essex-writers-
Museum in Berlin and seeing the be something that was interactive on January 28. ARTIST: Amy Bishop house/.
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disability and inclusive sport across the
county and help to break down barriers
which prevent disabled people taking
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Deputy chief constable
Memorial service
for Holocaust Day
guilty of misconduct A SERVICE is to be held in Southend to
commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.
The event will pay tribute to all those who
lost their lives or loved ones throughout the
Holocaust and other more recent genocides.
The service is on Sunday at the Civic Centre
Police officer who threw rubber stress ball at colleague to keep his job Council Chamber from 3pm and includes
music, poetry and photographs, with an
address by Holocaust survivor Manfred
THE Deputy Chief Constable of result of the ruling. on what sanction will be applied. Goldberg.
Essex Police has been found guilty He must now await another pub- “These sanctions include man- A Southend Council spokesman said
of three counts of misconduct fol- lic hearing, at which his sanction agement action, written warning, everyone is welcome at the service.
lowing a week-long hearing. will be announced – but the panel final written warning – and do not
DCC Matthew Horne is current- has recommended the lowest pos- include dismissal.
ly on secondment to the National sible sanction, “management “These events happened over
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Crime Agency. advice”. two years ago, since when Essex
A misconduct panel in Dorian Lovell-Pank QC told the Police has been inspected on ethi- Newfor2018-Sprinkledwithmagicalspecialeffects
Chelmsford ruled that he called a hearing that Mr Horne had cal conduct and leadership by Her
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superintendent the C-word, pushed “brought strength and honour to Majesty’s Inspectors, who found
a chief superintendent over a desk each force in which he has that, ‘leaders are aware of the
and threw a rubber stress ball at served”. importance of an ethical approach Swan Lake
the same chief superintendent’s An Essex Police spokesman and act as ethical role models’.
throat. said: “We note the findings of the “We will reflect carefully on the
Each incident was found to have panel. A further hearing will be detailed panel findings ans will of
amounted to “misconduct”, but held in public in due course in course look to ensure that any TPehrfeormReudbsysianStateBalletofSiberia
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College to offer degrees in partnership with university
SOUTH Essex College is to form a ies. Other programmes in the said: “As part of our commitment vice-chancellor (academic), said:
partnership with the University of process of being validated by UEA to provide high quality degrees at “UEA is delighted that South Essex
East Anglia (UEA) to provide high- include BSc (Hons) criminology the college, we are extremely College is joining our established
er education programmes. and forensic investigation and a pleased that our programmes will network of academic partners and
From September, the university new course, BSc (Hons) account- be validated by such a reputable we look forward to the college’s
will award the college’s higher edu- ing and finance. institution. first students studying towards
cation degrees, previously validat- The courses are taught at the col- “Students will benefit greatly UEA awards starting in September
ed by University of Essex, includ- lege’s University Centre in from our new partnership, it’s a 2018.” 11February2.00pm&5.30pm
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Porters
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CHILDREN at a Southend school have been taking part in a read and
create session.
The key stage one pupils at Porters Grange Primary School,
in Lancaster Gardens, were joined by their parents after
school on Monday.
The session was based around The Three Billy Goats
Gruff, which the youngsters have been reading.
They also made a play scene from the book, as
well as stick puppets which the children coloured
and are able to re-tell the story.
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Hannah gets cropped
Photo Martin Dalton Charity cut in sister’s memory raises more than £1,600
A STUDENT at South Essex College's memory and raise money for Little She has so far raised more than
Southend campus has had her hair Havens, describing it as a “home £1,600 and to sponsor Hannah visit
shaved off for charity in memory of her away from home” and “very www.justgiving.com and search
sister. important to Katie and our family.” for Hannah's head shave.
Hannah Anderson, 16, lost her locks to
raise money for Little Havens Hospice, Charity ball raises £1,000s
in Thundersley, which looked after her
sister Katie during a four year battle with
a spinal tumour. for spinal injury association
Katie passed away two years ago at the
age of 13, but Hannah vowed to shave
her head and donate her hair to the Little
Princess Trust, which makes wigs for
girls who have lost their hair through
cancer treatment.
Hannah, from Brentwood, kept her
promise by having her head shaved on
Sunday, the day before Katie's 16th
birthday.
Art and Design student Hannah said it
was important for her to mark her sister’s
special day.
She said: “I love my hair and so did
Katie, she was always brushing it and
playing with it.
“When she was undergoing treatment I
said I would have my head shaved and SUCCESS:Pam Withrington, Kevin Ogilvie, Spinal Injury Association
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nately she passed away before I had the A SALON in Westcliff has raised They have arranged the annual
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“I’m keeping my promise to Katie to annual ball last year. ing a total of almost £70,000.
help another little girl instead. I know The Hairclubin White Charity This year's event, held at Saxon
she would love that.” Ball was organised by salon owner Hall, Southend, in October, raised
Hannah added that it meant a lot to her Brenda LeVoi-Bailey and her sister funds for the Spinal Injury
to have her hair shaved off in her sister's Pam Withrington. Association.
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