A HEROIC Spitfire pilot who fought for Britain’s freedom during the Second World War has celebrated his 90th birthday. Irishman Ken French, who lives in Leigh, came to England in August 1939 to work for a London-based insurance company before signing
A MUCH-LOVED children’s charity has scooped a prestigious national award. Last night, in front of millions of viewers, Little Haven's Children's Hospice was named winner of the National Lottery Award for the Best Lottery Funded Voluntary or
MYSTERY surrounds the discovery of a man who was found with serious head injuries at his home in Westcliff. Police were called on Friday evening after a visiting friend found the victim, who is in his forties, with serious injuries, at his
A TEENAGER has been charged in connection with a robbery in Basildon. A 17-year-old from Eltham in South London has been charged with robbery in connection with an incident at a home in Devlins. He is thought to be one of three intruders
A MOTORCYCLIST has been killed after a crash in Rettendon. James Lawton, 52, from Ingatestone, was riding with four other motorcyclists at the time of the crash which happened this morning at around 7.30am. The motorcyclist was pronounced
BLUES boss Paul Sturrock was delighted to see his side beat Torquay United 2-1 at Roots Hall yesterday. But he was far more satisfied with the opening 45 minutes than the second. “The first half was very sweet, but the second half was
A MUM has accused a motorist of deliberately knocking over her son as he was riding his bike. Callan Smith, 15, was sitting on the handle bars of his Marlin mountain bike, which was being ridden by a friend along Link Road, Canvey, when the
