SOUTHEND Saxons surged back to winning ways in National Two South this afternoon, beating Dings Crusaders 52-14 at Warners Bridge. The Saxons had been beaten in their opening two games of the season but were able to come out on top this time around
Police in Southend have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of an elderly woman’s purse. The incident happened at BHS on the High Street between 1.55pm and 3.15pm on July 22. The victim, a 90 year-old
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a theft from the Co-Op store at the Laindon Centre in Basildon. At 1.45pm on Tuesday, September 16, the suspect concealed over £40 worth of cheese in a bag
BASILDON United manager Colin Cook has resigned from his post at the club. The club released a statement after today’s 4-1 loss to Clapton, their fifth loss in six league and cup matches, saying Cook had taken the decision to step down himself
Police in Basildon have released a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of an envelope containing £2000 cash. On September 11 at about 4pm, a woman in her 60s withdrew £2000 cash from Barclays bank before
A CCTV camera captured just how quickly last night's storm devastated businesses and homes in Southend. This short clip shows staff at Ye Olde Chippy in Marine Parade evacuating customer as the water levels outside began to rise. But before
SOUTHEND United secured their first win at York City since 1987 this afternoon, beating the Minstermen 3-2. Goals from Myles Weston, Kevan Hurst and Jack Payne secured a rare victory for the Shrimpers at Bootham Crescent. And the triumph was
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown has made just one enforced change to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash at York City with Conor Clifford coming in for the injured Ryan Leonard. Clifford will line up in central midfield but the rest
Barkingside 2-3 Great Wakering Rovers Ryman North A DRAMATIC late winner from Tom Strickland gave Great Wakering Rovers the win at Barkingside, after it appeared they had thrown it away in the final 10 minutes. A Strickland strike
THIS photo was taken just past the Kursaal at about 10pm last night. It was deeper than this but I couldn't take a picture sooner due to it raining so hard. One N-reg clio tried to drive through and broke down mid way and had to be pushed out by local
HOMES and businesses have been flooded and some left without power after extreme rainfall battered Southend. The Essex Weather Centre reports that an inch of rain fell in just half an hour leaving seafront homes and businesses flooded. Powercuts
Firefighters rescued nine people trapped by flood water and were called to more than 30 incidents after a storm hit Southend. The fire service dealt with more than 100 calls between 9.30pm and 11.30pm last night after heavy rain hit the area and
NO-NONSENSE security guards who have the power to tackle troublemakers have led to a drop in antisocial behaviour at a notorious tower block. Basildon Council bolstered security at Brooke House, in Basildon, in May, changing its previous concierge
MORE than 50 students were honoured for their academic achievements in an awards ceremony. Seevic College, in Thundersley, congratulated 54 students from the Class of 2013/14 on their outstanding achievements on vocational courses and in A-level
CAMPAIGNERS held roadside protests at two congestion hotspots they fear will suffer endless gridlock if plans for hundreds of new houses go ahead. About 30 members of Rayleigh Action Group waved placards at the junctions of Rawreth Lane, and Hullbridge
THE future looks bright for Canvey boy Jordi Whitworth as his boyband Overload dominates the X Factor. The five-piece boyband have been praised by the judges and have wowed audiences watching the ITV show. Former Girls Aloud member and X Factor
POLICE officers and civilian staff have been paid thousands of pounds for a range of claims including fingerprint dust causing asthma and injuries while feeding a police horse. In the past four years, Essex Police faced liability claims of almost
A YOUNG mum who ran screaming into the street after her toddler was burnt with scalding tea wants to find the good Samaritan who stopped to help, so she can thank her. Karen Little was having a picnic with some other mums in Southchurch Park in
TRIBUTES have continued to pour in for a Canvey teenager who died suddenly. Joss Peters, 18, who went to Castle View School on the island, has been remembered by hundreds of friends who shared their memories and photos of him on social media.
