Archive

  • Hermione steps through the Barbed Wire

    HERMIONE Norris’s slight frame, fine bone structure and piercing grey eyes are immediately recognisable to anyone with a TV set – after all, she’s played some of the most identifiable characters on the small screen. From restrained, middle-class

  • Town council poised to take on Canvey pool by winter

    A TIDAL paddling pool has moved a step closer to being saved from demolition – if the town council can find the cash. During an extraordinary council meeting called to discuss the future of the “old” pool on Canvey’s Concord Beach, Canvey town councillors

  • 17-year-old girl punched by stranger

    A 17-YEAR-OLD girl was punched in the face by a stranger. The youngster was in Hamstel Road, Southend, when a man walked up to her and said "You're Lee's Ex" before punching her. He then sauntered off in the direction of Eastern Avenue. The victim was

  • Knifepoint robbery in Southend

    A YOUNG man fought off two robbers who threatened him at knifepoint. The 22-year-old was in Christchurch Road, Southend, near to its junction with Boscombe Road, whhen he was approached by the men. They pulled out a knife in an effort

  • Gang of robbers strike on seafront

    A GANG robbed a man on Southend seafront after he refused to give them money for booze. The victim was sitting on the sea wall near the Sea LIfe centre when he was approached by three men asking for cash. Two of them punched him in the

  • Davidsson out for Lakeside’s vital fixture

    LAKESIDE Hammers will use the rider replacement facility for tonight’s must-win Elite League match against Peterborough Panthers. Hammers have been forced to into the move following after Jonas Davidsson broke his thumb representing Lakeside at the Elite

  • Cherry inspires others as she sheds 8 stone

    A MUM who shed more than eight stone and is inspiring other women to do the same has been named Woman of the Year by her slimming group. Cherry Wozniak, 46, decided to start shifting the pounds after seeing photos of herself at her 25th wedding anniversary

  • New rescue boat is first for county

    FIREFIGHTERS might be more used to getting hot under the collar while at work but thanks to the launch of a new rescue boat they can now cool their heels too. Crews at Leigh fire station, in Mountdale Gardens, have been trained in both a range of water

  • When will cops put a stop to dog on dog attacks?

    A TERRIFIED dog owner watched in horror as her puppy was grabbed by the muzzle and attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier. Yvonne Terry, 59, tried desperately to unlock the jaws of the ferocious pet, but injured her thumb in the process.

  • Sutton United 1, Billericay Town 0

    BILLERICAY boss Craig Edwards felt his side were unlucky to come away with nothing from table-toppers Sutton United on Saturday. Former Town player Bradley Woods-Garness scored the only goal of the game after ten minutes. Wil Vilner could only parry

  • Canvey Island 0, Tooting & Mitcham 2

    CANVEY were left ruing missed opportunities as they slipped to a disappointing defeat at Tooting & Mitcham. The Gulls dominated early on and almost went ahead when Danny Heale’s free-kick was tipped around the post. And when Alex Rhodes hit the crossbar

  • Cabin cruiser rescued in fading light

    THE light was fading fast when Southend’s inshore D class lifeboat was called out to rescue a cabin cruiser Friday evening. After losing all power it was drifiting out to sea and away from Shoebury Common but nobody was injured. The lifeboat crew discovered

  • Bopara fails to make his mark in England win

    ESSEX’S Ravi Bopara batted at number three as World Twenty20 champions England beat crisis-hit Pakistan by five wickets in Cardiff. Bopara only managed 11 off 13 balls as England wobbled early on in their chase of Parkistan’s total of 126. But Micharl

  • Rocks slam brakes on the Motormen

    ROCKS rode their luck then turned on the style to cruise past a plucky Redbridge side at Rookery Hill on Saturday. The visitors were the better side early on and raced into a sixth-minute lead when Mark Noughter’s hopeful cross allowed Tom

  • Bunce spot on as Grays climb

    DANIEL Bunce held his nerve to score an 85th-minute penalty which took GRAYS into the top-five in Ryman Division One North. It was harsh on a Leyton side who played well, but it made it three wins on the bounce for Julian Dicks’ side who are showing

  • Croydon Athletic 1, Concord Rangers 3

    CONCORD Rangers showed no mercy to crisis-club Croydon as they romped to a first-ever Ryman Premier win. Goals from Bertie Brayley, James Lawson and Tony Stokes gave the Beach Boys a comfortable victory over a Rams side caught up in the betting

  • Simpson out for a perfect 10 after goal

    JOSH Simpson is aiming for a perfect 10 after opening his Blues account during Saturday’s defeat of Torquay United. The 23-year-old netted a stunning long-range shot against the Gulls. And he is now keen to keep on hitting the back of the net on a more

  • Grant: I can't believe my luck

    ANTHONY Grant’s new-found goalscoring prowess helped Blues knock Torquay United off the top of the League Two table on Saturday. The former Chelsea trainee went 79 games and almost two years without a goal for Southend United. But he

  • Bees sting Kings and Wilf sees Manor home

    BASILDON United and Southend Manor successfully got through the first qualifying round of the FA Vase on Saturday. The Bees hosted Kings Langley at The Hive and came out on top in an eight-goal thriller. Lewis Toomey put the visitors in front on 21

  • Seafront traffic queues due to temporary lights

    TRAFFIC queued on Southend seafront this morning due to roadworks and temporary lights near the Kursaal. Motorists were held up in both directions on Western Esplanade due to work near the pier, and the area up to Sea Life Adventure Centre

  • Restaurant damaged by electrical fire

    A RESTAURANT has suffered smoke and heat damage in a fire which started in a fuse box. Firefighters were called to Mangetout cafe bistro, in Chichester Road, Southend, at around 2.40am this morning, Monday, where they found a fire which had

  • Teenager robbed by cyclist

    A CYCLIST robbed a teenage girl in Grays. The 17-year-old was targeted while she was walking along Grove Road. A man on a bicycle rode up to her and grabbed the terrified girl’s handbag, He rode off with the bag and its contents, worth an estimated

  • 12 arrested in police road blitz

    TWELVE people were arrested and more than 40 vehicles taken off the roads during a police blitz in Thurrock. Officers carried out Operation Battle to clampdown on motoring offences and travelling criminals. Stop checks and number plate recognition cameras

  • Pedal power to beat leukaemia

    CYCLISTS hit the roads in their hundreds to take part in the 16th annual Southend Bikeathon to raise money for Leukaemia Research. About 700 riders pedalled 13 miles from Shoebury East Beach through the countryside around Barling and Great Wakering,

  • Christmas set to be big in Billericay

    BILLERICAY is set for an extra-special Christmas this year, with plans in the pipeline for the biggest festive celebration the town has even seen. A continental Christmas market, being organised for Sunday December 5, will see thousands of families flocking

  • Orsett Show draws the crowds

    THOUSANDS flocked to the ever-popular Orsett Show to enjoy a whole host of events from motorcycle displays to rare breeds of cattle. There was plenty to enjoy at the showground, including steam engines and classic car shows, a wild west spectacular from

  • Knife-wielding hoodies attack man in underpass

    TWO thugs held a blade to a man’s throat during the third knifepoint robbery to hit Basildon in two weeks. A councillor claims a spate of knife-related crime is creating fear following the latest attack which happened in the underpass between