RUMOURS about rioting in Essex have again been dispelled by police, as off-duty officers are called in to help their colleagues in the capital. Last night, Monday, Essex Police moved to dispel rumours circulating on the internet that rioting had broken
STUART Bingham continued his incredible form with a thumping 5-1 win over Tom Ford to book his spot at the Shanghai Masters, The man from Vange rattled in breaks of 103, 107 and 111 on his way to victory in a final qualifying round match at a quite venue
A CORTEGE of vintage motors took a “courageous” woman to her final resting place. Members of the Southend and District Classic Car Club turned out in style for the funeral of Edith Evensen yesterday, which featured a Twenties-style hearse accompanied
YOBS trashed five cars during a wrecking spree in Wickford and caused nearly £1,500 damage. The vandals struck in Lucerne Walk, Fanton Chase, Station Avenue, Bridge Road and Fanton Walk. The attacks happened between 7am on Saturday and 2pm the next
I have been campaigning for the safety of children using the paddling pools on Concord Beach, Canvey, for some time and welcome the secure future for the old pool provided by Canvey Town Council (Aug 1). It has been most rewarding to see visitors
The chairman of West Leigh Residents’ Association, Les Sawyer, has given the proposal for a Havens Hospice at Belton Way his full backing. As have some 3,000 Leigh residents, 250 of them from the immediate area surrounding the site, and some
I can’t help but think the law in this country has gone stark raving mad. A motorist who gets a puncture and pulls into a bus bay to change the wheel rather than obstruct the highway is fined. An Animal Aid film alleging cruelty to pigs is
The story and image about HGV drivers who flout weight rules and use side streets as rat runs (July 20) appeared to imply our truck was breaking highways rules by using a road with a 7.5ton limit. The picture seemed to show our vehicle driving
I am glad to see the Tax Office has been rapped for sending crude and menacing letters to taxpayers who owe it money. The tone of such letters has an arrogant threatening politicised rant and tax payers being told that their possessions would
The Olympic test event has been and gone without any major hitches, but one question remains – what does the Olympics bring to Castle Point? The only signs I saw of anything occurring were the temporary traffic control signs banning parking in
A WOMAN died in a house fire after not putting a cigarette out properly, an inquest heard. Christine Maxwell, 75, of Carlton Drive, Benfleet, died at her home on December 2 last year. The inquest heard the fire probably started because the victim, who
ESSEX all-rounder Graham Napier believes he and his men had to curb some of their natural instincts to craft a draw from their match against Glamorgan. “Four-day cricket at Cardiff always seems to see us fighting out the last day. But I curbed some
A BUSINESSMAN who spent years gaining two shops in prime seafront locations has now ditched his ice cream parlour and restaurant plan. Peter Woolf, 49, who lives in Thorpe Bay, finally took over the lease of the vacant premises beneath Pier Hill, Southend
A BOY has received serious arm and back injuries after being mauled by a rottweiler on Southend seafront. The seven-year-old boy, who is from Westcliff, was paddling in the sea on Eastern Esplanade, Southend, in the area opposite the turning
THERE was disappointment for our two track athletes gunning for a place in Great Britain’s World Championships squad at the Crystal Palace Grand Prix. Sprint hurdler Gianni Frankis, inset, failed in his attempt to run the qualifying time needed for the
CANVEY suffered a 3-1 friendly defeat to the team who ended their FA Cup dreams last year. The Gulls were knocked out of the famous competition in the cruelest of fashions by Dartford, who went through on penalties after two draws. On Saturday, the
SOUTHEND Manor got their season off to a flier with a thumping 4-1 win at home to Clapton. In a game which kicked-off at 1pm, Manor youth academy product Wilf Msiska put them in front on 14 minutes, before Christian Mkwangazi equalised for the visitors
GREAT Wakering manager Ryan Wilkinson was disappointed with his side’s performance as they were held to a 3-3 draw at Southminster. Luca Frankis, Billy Johnson and Joe Bright were on the score sheet for Rovers, but Wilkinson said that did not mask a
CONCORD'S young keeper James Dudley impressed in their 1-0 win at Southern League One outfit Uxbridge on Saturday. The 17-year-old, signed this summer after his release from Dagenham & Redbridge, made a number of one-on-one stops. Harry Elmes scored
CRAIG Edwards refused to be too hard on his injury-ravaged Billericay side as they went down 3-0 at home to Conference South heavyweights Dover Athletic. The Town boss felt it was a harsh scoreline which might have been different if his players had made
BLUES boss Paul Sturrock heaped praise on winger Ryan Hall following Saturday's 1-0 win over Hereford. Hall delivered a fantastic cross for Bilel Mohsni’s early goal. But Sturrock was also impressed by the defensive side of Hall’s game. “It was a superb
BILEL Mohsni’s hunger for success secured Southend United a 1-0 opening day win over Hereford, despite the Frenchman fasting for Ramadan. The devout Muslim cannot eat during daylight hours until the end of the month. But he was still able to head home
A MAN suffered serious head injuries after apparently falling from a moving coach. The 22-year-old man, from Hertfordshire, was injured after falling from a coach as it travelled along the A13-bound carriageway of Queensway, Southend, shortly before
A MAN threatened to burn down an ambulance station because he could no longer stand the sound of sirens, a court heard. Larry Wallace, 52, who lives in Rayleigh Road, Thundersley, near the Rayleigh Weir station, had repeatedly contacted the
AN Army sergeant who put his life on the line to save two badly injured soldiers in Afghanistan has said he was “just doing his job”. Ashley Hill, 30, from Rayleigh, was given the distinguished Military Cross for his bravery. But when his mum
PEOPLE danced in the streets of Canvey on Saturday as the town held its first carnival in eleven years. Hundreds of spectators gathered along the route of the parade which was part of a summer fun day organised to bring the community together. Despite
BASILDON is the cheapest place to live for London commuters, a new study has revealed. Property analyst CB Richard Ellis added up monthly mortgage repayments and travel costs to work out which of the 33 closest towns to central London was the cheapest
Rail operator c2c named one of its trains in support of Southend’s bid for city status. David Norman, Southend mayor, unveiled the newly named train in a special ceremony on Friday at Southend Central station. Mr Norman said: “I am very proud to have
A KNIFE-wielding robber forced a man to hand over his phone and cash during a terrifying attack. The 21-year-old was walking in an alleyway in Quilters Straight, Basildon, when the attack happened. He was approached by the thug who asked
ESSEX police officers were called in to help their colleagues in London deal with rioters. Chaos broke out in the streets of Tottenham, on Saturday night until the early hours of Sunday morning, after a protest over the fatal shooting of suspected
EXPERTS from the United Nations have called upon the Government to step in over the eviction of Dale Farm. Raquel Rolnik and Rita Izak have said the eviction of 200 people from the site could breach human right laws if alternative accommodation
TRAVELLERS and campaigners are planning a protest march to Dale Farm against the planned eviction of the illegal site. The demo from Wickford train station to the site, on September 10, could be too late because Basildon Council has revealed it will
CHART topping pop acts sent thousands of fans crazy in Billericay.. Boyband The Wanted and former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke performed at an open air concert in Lake Meadows, sending the screaming crowds into a frenzy. Burke came
