SOUTHEND United manager Paul Sturrock heaped praise on his side after their heroic 1-0 win over Gillingham at Roots Hall tonight. Blues played the final 24 minutes with 10 men after Bilel Mohsni was sent off for two yellow cards. But
A LATE header from Mark Phillips handed ten man Southend United a hard fought 1-0 win over Gillingham at Roots Hall tonight. The Blues centre-back powered home an 87th minute corner from Ryan Hall to secure his side all three points.
SOUTHEND United manager Paul Sturrock has made two changes to his starting line-up for tonight's game against Gillingham at Roots Hall. Peter Gilbert has replaced Luke Prosser at left-back while Michael Timlin has replaced Ryan Leonard in midfield
FIVE mobile homes have been spotted leaving Dale Farm. The units were on top of low loaders and were seen to leave the site at 5.30pm today. Basildon Council is planning to evict the travellers living on the site on Monday, September
DEMOLITION work will start on the former Gloucester Park swimming pool this week. Building firm Barratt Wilson Bowden is set to begin dismantling the building on the edge of Gloucester Park, off Broadmayne. The old pool, which opened in 1968, was closed
A PUB which was rife with cocaine takers has been allowed to stay open. The Travellers Joy, in Down Hall Road, Rayleigh, has made sufficient changes following a huge police bust. It was raided by 60 police officers on Friday, July 15. Two people were
I cannot be the only person who is outraged at the way our tax money has gone towards yet another appeal against the lawful eviction and demolition of the unauthorised dwellings at Dale Farm. The fact these people have had such easy access to
Following the revelation that many of the recent rioters had criminal records, there have been the usual annual expressions of dismay regarding re-offending. Education and rehabilitation measures are called for, but surely punishment has an
As a retired lecturer in travel and tourism, I was intrigued to read Mr Healey’s letter about 40p flights from Southend Airport, and it enabled me to search out one of my sources that used to fascinate the students. It is the first edition of
I worry about the message Nigel Holdcroft, leader of Southend Council, is sending out on the future of the town’s heritage buildings. The latest now under threat is the old police station in Leigh, which he wishes to see demolished as part of
The subject of the Fossetts Farm Stadium has not been on the agenda recently, but I have wondered whether Southend United really needs a new stadium. In the team’s very short heyday while in the Championship, I can just about understand why
Voicing his unhappiness that, once again, the meadows of Dry Street are under the threat of redevelopment, Bob Langdon, (letters September 8) asks what happened to the vision of the New Town planners? He cites the Masterplan of the now defunct
Night crime and antisocial behaviour has fallen in Southend by up to 40 per cent for the third month running. As chairman of Southend Clubwatch I would like to thank all those who contribute to making Southend a safe vibrant place to visit at
I had to go to Southend and watch my grandson at a venue on the seafront. While driving towards the Kursaal, a mother with young children walked straight out in front of me, causing me to have to do an emergency stop. Why is there no crossing
Sorry DS Bell (letters September 7), for my error in arithmetic. In 1949 £1 would only have purchased 13 pints of beer, with 6d change. In mitigation I claim my long lost numeracy is due to the fact it is 75 years since I last attended school
Ralph Walker says National Service training does not mould character, (Sept 2), but he is wrong. I have seen many a troublemaker licked into shape during National Service and they have turned out to be fine men. He said you learn to do bad things
Once again Southend Council has shown its ineptitude at making decisions that are best for the whole community – most noticeably with the area around Southend Victoria, the former B&Q site and the Victoria Shopping Centre. It is creating a concrete
I did have some sympathy for the Dale Farm travellers, but now they seem to want paying to leave, it makes me wonder if that is what it’s all about. I had friends in Havering who were moved off their green belt land after 17 years of farming
SEVEN people have been laid off from a 150-year-old military uniform specialist business in Thundersley. After a two-week consultation, bosses at Hobson and Sons uniform specialists, in Kenneth Road, told the six full-time members of staff and one part-time
A WOMAN was forced to hand over a diamond watch as raiders threatened her husband with a shotgun. The couple, in their 60s, were at home in Windsor Avenue, Grays when the crooks knocked at the door. They threatened the man with the gun before forcing
FOUR nurses from Southend Hospital have been shortlisted in the finals of the Nursing Times 2011 awards. Lesley Eldridge, deputy ward manager on the Eastwood gynaecology ward and healthcare assistant, Jo Thorne, impressed the judges in the enhancing
CAMPAIGNING residents have demanded action to stop their lives being blighted by drunken youths. People living near Cluny Square and Southchurch Hall have appealed to Southend Council to stop teenagers they say have turned their streets into
A MAN has been arrested following a police appeal. Daniel Slater, 23, formerly of Byron Avenue, Southend, was wanted for recall to prison. He was arrested on September 10, 2011 in Southend.
THE POLICE chopper has been scrambled in search of a missing man. The helicopter was circling Shoebury at about 1pm today in an effort to find him. However, police will not reveal details of the man until they have spoken to the family.
A MAN who hurled racist abuse at Dale Farm travellers has had his knuckles rapped. Anthony Balfour, 68, had travelled down from Newcastle when he decided to pay a visit to the site. He had heard about the pending eviction, and was interested to take
GUN crime in Essex has risen alarmingly and tougher sentences are needed, according to a victims’ charity. Chief Constable Jim Barker-McCardle revealed the latest figures, which show incidents up by a third. Between April and June, there
PARIS is the latest possible destination for flights from Southend Airport. Stobart Air, which owns the airport, has revealed it is keen on regular connections to the French capital as it tries to expand its aviation business. Budget
BASILDON Council has started work on building a temporary road for the planned evictions. Oak Road resident Len Gridley, 52, said around 50 police, bailiffs and security staff were in the area at the junction between Oak Road and Oak Lane,
CANVEY Town Council plans to ensure the island’s improving seafront looks even more beautiful next summer by taking over the gardens. The authority has agreed to take on the Memorial Gardens and Bumblebee Park, off Furtherwick Road, Canvey. The Memorial
BLUES boss Paul Sturrock is keen to shake up his starting line-up for tonight’s game against Gillingham. But the Scotsman must first wait to find out who is fit to play. Sturrock admitted to running out of patience with several of his players following
SOUTHEND United striker Neil Harris rates himself as 50/50 to return against his former Gillingham side tonight. Harris, who has missed Blues’ last two games with a groin problem, faces a late fitness test ahead of this evening’s clash at Roots Hall
FIREFIGHTERS will be getting their hands dirty at a charity carwash this weekend. They will be on hand at Leigh fire station, in Mountdale Gardens, to make sure your car is gleaming. All cash raised will go to The Fire Fighters Charity
TRADERS at an under-fire market have begged shoppers to stand by them – and they have enlisted the support of a Southend United player. Shrimpers midfielder Lee Sawyer was at Southend’s York Road market on Friday to help Southend Council relaunch
CONSTRUCTION is finally under way on two new multi-million pound health centres in Westcliff. NHS South East Essex organised two ceremonies to mark the start of work to transform two sites. The developments are in North Road and Valkyrie
SOUTHEND United skipper Chris Barker feels his side owe their fans a performance when they host Gillingham at Roots Hall tonight. Blues were well below par when losing 2-0 at Swindon Town on Saturday. And Barker now wants to show they still have what
A MAN who allegedly made racist remarks to travellers at the Dale Farm site will appear in court today. Anthony Balfour, 68, of Graham Park Road, Newcastle was arrested on Monday after allegedly making a racist remark. He will appear
DISGRACED Lord Hanningfield has been released from prison after serving just a quarter of his sentence. The Tory peer, real name Paul White, was spotted walking his beloved dog Jefferson on Friday afternoon, near his leafy village home in West
AMBITIOUS plans to renovate Leigh’s landmark Grand Hotel are being backed by residents and councillors. The Grand, in Leigh Broadway, has been boarded up since it shut down in December 2008 Businessman Michael Nor-cross, star of hit TV show
Leigh and West Leigh wards in Southend could be joined up with Castle Point at the next General Election. The Boundary Commission for England was publishing its proposals today. Under the plans, Leigh and West Leigh wards would be in
MOTORISTS could be at risk of accidents because of the poor condition of a road in Laindon, councillors have said. Basildon councillors Phil and Pat Rackley have complained to Essex County Council about a series of “dangerous” holes in Bedford Road.
