PHIL Brown was left fearing the colour of his hair following Southend United’s 1-0 win at Cheltenham Town. Connor Clifford’s second half strike secured all three points for the Shrimpers against the 10 man Robins. But Brown felt Blues should
A COTTAGE claimed to date back to 1621 could be demolished to make way for a fourbedroom house. Councillors will discuss plans to knock down the Moorings, in EssexWay, Benfleet – in the face of claims the rundown home is the oldest house in the
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown is expecting to discover the seriousness of Ryan Leonard’s hamstring injury tomorrow. The midfielder limped off during Blues’ 1-0 win at Cheltenham Town on Tuesday night. And Brown is nervously awaiting more
NO trains will serve London Fenchurch Street station tonight as engineering works go underway. The works will take place between Fenchurch Street and Barking between 8.30pm and 4am and all services via West Ham will be diverted to and from Liverpool
A MUM fed up with raw sewage regularly appearing outside her home claims it is making her children ill. Carla Byrne, 26, says the mess appears outside her home in Swan Terrace, in Southview Road, Vange, about every three months. The mum-of-three
A COFFEE chain is set to open a new outlet in Wickford after controversially replacing a charity shop. Costa Coffee will be moving into the St Luke’s Hospice shop, in the High Street, by next spring if plans are approved. A planning application
GRAYS Athletic booked a home tie with Hastings United after a high-scoring replay at Harlow. Jody Brown had watched his side struggle to a 2-2 draw only days earlier but the Blues started this match with intent. Jamie Guy had the ball in the
A MAN has been hit by a van in Southend town centre. Paramedics are treating a man, believed to be in his 20s, for suspected leg injuries after he was hit by a van at the junction of Tylers Avenue and Chichester Road. The county council has reported
CHILDREN filled sandbags as part of a Canvey exhibition’s historical re-enactment. Dozens of people went to the flood mural as part of the Concord Beach Exhibition at the weekend. It was part of an exhibition of the work of the artists who
SOUTHEND Saxons centre Tom Ashton was left ruing the basic errors he felt led to their 18-6 defeat at Shelford in National Two South on Saturday. The reverse made it two defeats in succession at the start of the new season for the Saxons. And that
AN investigation has been launched into claims a teenage boy was strip searched by police officers. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is appealing for witnesses to the stop and search of a 16-year-old boy in Southend. At around
EAST Thurrock United are through to the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round after a penalty shootout win over AFC Hornchurch. After the game ended 2-2 the sides could only be separated from the penalty spot – with Sam Higgins, Ross Parmenter, Tom Stephen
WESTCLIFF were left reflecting on what could have been after suffering a 24-13 defeat to Gravesend in National Three London & SE on Saturday. The defeat was Westcliff ’s second in succession at the start of the new season. But their first
CANVEY Island secured their first win in more than a year, beating Ilford Wanderers 48-15. The Islanders were relegated from London Three North East without winning a game last season. But they finally tasted victory again on the opening day
AWOMAN from Southend will trek for six consecutive days along one of the world’s true wonders for charity. Karen Kelly, a team leader at Homebase, in Southend, is raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society with a six-day trek from Huangyaguan to
BASILDON kicked off the new London Two North East season with a narrow 15-14 win against Diss. Basildon’s squad contained seven new signings but they combined well to edge out a Diss side who were playing in London One North last term. Diss
C&K Basildon Ladies made history on Sunday as they romped to a remarkable result against Ebbsfleet United to continue their 100 per cent league record. The women’s team won by 19 (nineteen) goals to nil in the Women’s Premier League South East
ROCHFORD Hundred’s director of rugby George Fouche felt his side showed signs of rustiness during their 29-17 opening day defeat to Chelmsford. Rochford were seen off at Magnolia Road in their first London Two North East clash of the campaign.
MOST people will enjoy something special for their 40th birthday – a night out, a party or a family gathering. But that was never going to be enough for Southend’s Dan Burzotta. And the former captain of Great Britain’s Ji-Jitsu team has therefore
PLANS to allow16,000 homes in the borough of Basildon in the next 17 years could make it “a dumping ground” for London boroughs, a Ukip councillor has claimed. Kerry Smith, who leads the party’s group on Basildon council, spoke out as the council
ESSEX OLYMPIAN: Southend United favourite Neil Harris was once again on target for Rayleigh Town, with his strike salvaging a point for his local side. Harris, who is now Millwall academy manager, netted for the second weekend in succession to
CANVEY Island FC have launched a new grass-roots football scheme for youngsters in the community – aiming to get children more active and playing the beautiful game. ‘Mini Gulls’, as the scheme is known, will see boys and girls in Years One, Two
AN eerie fog descended on Southend Aiport, causing big delays to flights. Flights to and from the airport were delayed by up to two-and-ahalf hours as misty weather made flying difficult. An easyJet flight to Palma, Majorca, due to leave at
FORMER fishermen’s cottages which were left to fall into disrepair are being transformed into a hotel so hi-tech it will not need any staff. Three terraced houses in Hartington Road, Southend, formerly known as Marine Villas, will reopen as the
DOGGETTS is a hot spot when there is a decent wind blowing and the best bags were landed this week in the crisp easterly breeze. When the sun is not shining good tench are taken in most parts of the lake (on larger baits) but John Perry found pole
THE secret life of the animals at Hadleigh Farm can new be viewed online. The Salvation Army’s Hadleigh Rare Breeds Centre has just launched its first webcam, allowing anyone interested to see its animals, 24 hours a day. Visitors to the farm
A MUM has won her battle for escorts on council transport to a special needs school after speaking out about her fears. Abigail Collins was worried for her daughter Amelia when she learnt there would be no escort this term on the bus to Kingsdown
DEVELOPERS claim they were encouraged by Castle Point Council to build on green belt land. Fox Land and Property continues to challenge a council decision rejecting plans to build 165 homes west of Glebelands, Thundersley. The plans have been
TRAINS between London and Southend have been delayed. Services on train operator c2c's Shoebury to London Fenchurch Street line have been delayed by about five minutes due to a problem at a level crossing at East Tilbury. Disruption is expected to last
All Southend’s libraries will keep at least one paid member of staff – and offer users free wi-fi internet connection – under plans to strengthen the library service. The news has been announced by Southend Council’s new coalition administration
HISTORY’S mysteries can endure, yet some of the River Thames’ most well-kept secrets are set to be raised and shared thanks to a special event organised by Southend Museums. Museums chiefs are to host a day dedicated to sharing information about
COMEDIAN Terry Alderton says he is horrified at getting booed off the stage at the Invictus Games closing ceremony. The Southend funnyman, who was recently in EastEnders, is mortified at dozens of angry posts on Twitter accusing him of using expletives
A BAIL hostel housing sex attackers and violent ex-offenders will not be moved away from a park and a primary school – despite a threeyear campaign. Councillors will be told calls to the Ministry of Justice to relocate the hostel, in Felmores,
FANS will never get a chance to see the real Freddie Mercury performing again of course, but they can enjoy a spectacular concert celebrating Queen’s finest-ever live performances. The Bohemians, a Queen tribute band, is putting on the show, re-enacting
TRAFFIC wardens in south Essex will be fitted with body cameras to deter assaults and gather evidence on poorly parked motorists. The South Essex Parking Partnership will provide wardens with the devices in Basildon, Castle Point and Rochford early
