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Archie Battersbee's funeral.
Hollie Dance (third from left) follows as the coffin of her 12-year-old son Archie Battersbee is taken from St Mary's Church, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex after his funeral. The young boy, who was at the centre of a life-support treatment fight during the summer, died on August 6.
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'Just perfect' - Mother's tearful tribute as Archie laid to rest

Mourners wore flashes of purple in tribute to the 12-year-old, who died last month after a long court battle over his life-support treatment.

13 Sept

Mourners to gather for Archie Battersbee's funeral

A funeral will take place for 12-year-old Archie Battersbee from Essex who was at the centre of a court battle over his life-support treatment.

13 Sept

Ice cream.
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Illegal seafront ice cream van man sentenced at court

James McCarthy ignored warnings from the local council to stop selling ice creams on Southend seafront.

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