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he London Gateway (DP World) is the subject for this month’s local issues.The development makes interesting reading with the effect it will have on Southend and the surrounding area.Wayne Mearns from Belvoir lettings gives his take on the possible buy to let investment opportunities and job prospects.

After successfully completing the London Marathon last year, Craig Smith, our very own ‘hair & beauty’ columnist has set himself another challenge with his work colleague Joe Tonge, in aid of the charity Cystic Fibrosis; find out more inside.

This month’s competition is the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Magic of Motown on Friday 22 November at 8pm at the Cliffs Pavilion. You will be entertained by the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and more. For more information please visit www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk www.easytheatres.com To enter please either send your contact details to: Oracle/Magic of Motown, 39 Alexandra Street, Southend, SS1 1BW or email infor@oraclepublications.co.uk closing date Friday 15 November 2013.

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Specs Appeal Hair & Beauty by Craig Smith

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Style Surgery Interior Design by Samantha Gundy

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New proposals to restrict teenage driving 24 Oracle Motoring by Danielle Wheeler To the top Craig’s charity appeal

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42,000 jobs are anticipated with the new port off Corringham, with Marks & Spencers being the first retailer to announce one of their largest warehouse builds in the UK costing £200 million located next to the docks. The logistics park interestingly is estimated to eventually be the biggest in Europe as well as the UK’s first 21st There is also a proposed Paramount Studios Century major deep-sea container port. theme park in the Swanscombe peninsula, which is currently not greenlit due to the delays caused The Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem heading Dubai by plans for a new lower Thames crossing and Ports sees this London Gateway development as the recent discovery of rare jumping spiders in a mirror image of Dubai's main port where 100's the area, which are being relocated. of businesses are based in and around the Dock meaning a great advantage for new business Both the London Gateway and Paramount and exports especially in time critical industries London are planned as each being larger than such as Fashion. the Olympic Park.

There are many residents that don't realise the With the estimated creation of potentially over size of this development and we will soon see 75,000 jobs in Essex what changes can we expect 'super container Ships' travelling down the to see in the region?

Thames past Southend. To put this into Although Dubai Ports Antwerp dock is well perspective container ships that currently travel established, they forecast a 19% rise in non- down to Tilbury carry 5,000 containers with the resident employees moving into the area in the 'Super Ships' this will be up to 18,000 containers! next 5 years; so with a cold start here in Essex An example of size is that a double Decker bus is should we expect the same? I would say this a similar size to the propeller of these new ships! figure would be a far higher.

The new dock is aiming to take 6000 lorries off ou might have heard of the many developments being made and proposed in and around Essex, like London Gateway (DP World) situated on the north bank of the Thames in Thurrock, which is currently in the final stages of construction.

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the road each day as the containers will largely travel by a designated railway system into London & the south which will avoid stock being shipped up north to retailers warehouses and then shipped back south when required.

Hotels in the Thurrock area in particular are experiencing high occupancy, full with contractors in the weekdays and Premier Inn have announced a few new builds in the area because they see an opportunity.

Paramount Studios have acquired a site near Gravesend in Kent, this will have a major impact on this area. Also the proposed lower Thames crossing is currently in negotiations about where it will be placed, if not directly into the Theme park. 27,000 jobs & the third biggest theme park in the world is a serious deal.

What impact will these developments have on the local area?

The only council currently to account for the potential of new incoming residents to the area is Thurrock council with forecasts to allocate the building of some 17,000 properties but will this be enough? Previous forecasts have detailed that 28,000 extra properties will be needed.

House prices have risen well over the last 2 years and in my opinion the activity in the area will compound this and this could have an effect on properties further afield in our own area, rents could be driven higher by a possible shortage of property.

When considering buy-to-let investment the property purchase should be approached with caution as it would need to be the right type of property in the right location.

The postal address of a particular property may sound attractive, but quite often thousands of pounds can be saved by buying at the edge of that area; meaning that your tenant still gets a great property in a good area, close to everything they require. You save money in the process and get a good rental return.

The new increase in economy, changes to properties and the local landscape will have an impact on Southend and the whole of Essex greatly, offering a lot of potential investment and job opportunities.

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ell, that’s it then. As the glorious summer fades into memory there’s still every reason not to pack away your sunglasses alongside your swimwear and summer wardrobe.

True, most of us associate cool shades with balmy, sunny days but even at this time of the year – and beyond - it’s still really important to have them to hand as autumn turns into winter. It’s an accepted fact that Ultra Violet (UV) rays can contribute to a range of eye diseases and contribute greatly to the ageing process. So, your sunglasses can play a significant part in your health, as well as your street cred.

Teaming a sympathetic shade of lipstick with sunglasses can also work wonders for a tired and pale ‘winter complexion’, plus your trusty sunnies can hide a multitude of other sins to boot; especially as we gear up for the festive party season!

My golden rules for looking cool are: 1) stick to matte textures - because shiny frames and a glossy pout are a total no-no.

2) soft tortoiseshell and neutral hues add slick sophistication. If it’s colour you’re after, then take note from Cheryl Cole and Beyonce and stick to rule number

of matching your hair, glasses and lips.Why? It's just not a look, Tiger!

Neither is going gothic. Berry-coloured lips are great this time of year too, but don't pair them with seriously dark sunglasses. Unless your Rihanna. In which case, knock yourself out, girls!

Choosing a frame that complements your face shape is also one of the most important considerations. Lucky you if you’ve got an oval face, as it really is anything goes with this type of fizzog.

If you are round-faced, wide, rectangular frames are ideal and those with a heart-shaped face should go for ‘Cat’s Eye,’ or round frames. Oversized or wrap styles are ideal for longer faces. If you’ve got a square face, avoid anything sharp or geometric and for those with diamond features, I’d advise nothing wider than the top of your cheekbones.

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A few design tips to steal 1 Don’t make everything too symmetrical, group pictures in odd numbers and candles in different heights.

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here are current proposals to restrict teenagers from taking their driving test until they are 18. Under this scheme, teenagers would have to wait until they were 19 to hold a full licence that could be a whole year after they have taken their test.

But is this really fair? If a 30 year old was to take their driving test, they would be just as inexperienced as a 19 year old and yet they wouldn’t have to wait a whole year before they could receive their full licence.

They also wouldn’t be restricted from using hands free or driving at night within the first year of passing their test, even though they would not have any more driving experience than an 18 year old.

The TRL believe that this will save accidents and casualties, but will it just delay the driving process?

Young drivers will be unable to gain necessary road experience if they are not allowed to drive at night.

Will this mean that there will be more accidents seen with 19 and 20 year olds instead of 17 and 18 year olds?

In a report produced by the Transport Research Laboratory we have learnt that the introduction of a ‘graduated driver licensing scheme’ would result in annual savings of around 4,471 casualties and £224 million. Young drivers are involved in around 20% of all crashes where someone is killed or seriously injured, even though they equate to only around 5% of all the miles driven on Britain’s roads.

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The new scheme would introduce a ‘learner stage’ beginning at the age of 17, lasting 12 months.This would require log book records of at least 120 hours of supervised practise, with 20 hours of this being at night. After passing their test, new drivers would be required to carry a green ‘P’ plate on their car as well as a ban from carrying passengers under 30 or from driving between the hours of 10pm and 5am unless accompanied by an adult over 30. There would also be a years restriction on night driving and using a hands free mobile for all new drivers.

Currently drivers in England, Scotland and Wales have to pass a theory test followed by a practical test in order to retain a full driving licence at the age of 17 (or 16 for some people holding a mobility benefit).

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The charity is very close to the heart of Grateful Heads owner Craig Smith, as his work colleague and co-climber Joe Tonge suffers from the disease – and when (not if) they make the summit, 19-year old Joe from Westcliff-on-Sea will make history as the first ever person with cystic fibrosis to conquer Kilimanjaro.

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Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the UK's most common, life-threatening, inherited disease. It affects vital organs in the body, especially the lungs and pancreas, clogging them with thick, sticky mucus. The lungs become progressively more damaged by bacterial infections as a result. There is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis, and the life expectancy is around 30.

Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the highest peak in Africa at a towering 5,895 meters (19,341 feet).

Craig and Joe’s mammoth trek gets underway on 21 February 2014 and it will take them 6-days – 4 days to climb up and 2 days to descend – using the 37-mile (62 kms) Machame route, known amongst climbers as the ‘Whiskey Route’ due to the toughness of the climb.

The pair are currently fundraising for their attempt.

As well as sponsor forms and a weekly raffle with wonderful – often money cannot buy - prizes in their Alexandra Street salon.

Joe says “It’s going to be a really tough challenge for us both but we are absolutely determined to do this, not only to raise as much money as we can for this really great charity that does a massive amount for people like me with CF, but also so I can raise awareness about this disease and prove that it won’t stop me living my life to the maximum.”

To find out more pop in the salon, give the boys a call on 01702 340965 or visit their website: www.gratefulheads.co.uk

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4. Heat the oven to 200c/fan 180/gas 6. Now place a heavy based roasting tin on the hob over a high heat and add the vegetable oil. Put the foil parcel in the tin and turn every two minutes so that every part of the parcel has had contact with the heat. This will seal the outside and give it a little colour. Put in the oven and roast for 45-60 mins depending on thickness.

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