ARMED cops forced their way into a Basildon home after threats were made to police. Officers were called to a house in Gordon Road following a neighbour dispute at about 9.30pm on Friday. A man in the house then threatened police officers with violence
FIRST half goals from Ryan Hall and Bilel Mohsni ensured Southend United’s promotion push passed a stern examination at Oxford United this afternoon. The dangerous wing duo both netted before the break at the Kassam Stadium to secure a comfortable
TWO men had to be rescued after their inflatable dinghy drifted out to sea. Southend RNLI had to launch their hovercraft at about 8.20pm on Friday to bring the men safely to shore. They were in the Ray, about three quarters of a mile off Chalkwell,
A MAN has been cautioned for harassing a police officer online. The 54-year-old had been posting comments on the Echo website claiming to be PC Nick Burton, formerly of the Leigh focus team. Many of the comments were critical of the
DRUG users across Essex are being warned of dangerous batches of cocaine in circulation. It comes as two people were left in a serious condition, following suspected drug poisoning. The joint warning from police and the East of England
POLICE are appealing for information after a car collided into a house and parked car. The driver lost control of a VW Golf in Bircham Road,Southend, and fled the scene. The parked car was written off by insurers. Anyone about the incident at 3.45pm
SOUTHEND United manager Paul Sturrock has made one change to his starting line-up for this afternoon's clash at Oxford United, with Kane Ferdinand replacing Freddy Eastwood. Ferdinand has been selected in an advanced midfield role with Eastwood
THE A13 has been closed for 48 hours between Pitsea and Sadlers Farm. The road shut at 5am this morning and will remain closed until 5am on Monday while a bridge is demolished as part of the £65million Sadlers Farm junction scheme. Contractors are
A WAR veteran has welcomed a new plaque to honour those who perished in the Suez Canal crisis. Proud Montague “Monty” Murrell, 76, was filled with emotion as the granite plaque was unveiled at the Memorial Gardens, in Rettendon. The gardens, in Main
HELPING businesses reap the rewards of hiring an apprentice is the aim of an event next week supporting our back-to-work campaign. Basildon’s Eastgate Shopping Centre, South Essex College and the Echo are joining forces to host the event to help local
THE scheme now arriving at platforms across south Essex will call at Basildon, Southend and Thurrock – and it’s going to put a smile on the face of hundreds of cash-strapped jobseekers. Rail operator c2c is re-launching its hugely popular Job Start scheme
PRIVATE security firm Xfor is to be drafted in to help clean up parts of Pitsea blighted by dog mess. The crack squad, taken on by Basildon Council in a six-month trial to clean up streets and dish out fines to litter-bugs, will be tasked with policing
