SOUTHEND could become a major hub providing specialist treatment for stroke patients under new proposals. The town’s hospital, already with a first class stroke unit, is recommended as one of three future hyper-acute stroke units for Essex.
AN ARMED robber tried to break into a jewellers by smashing the window with a hammer. They struck at Andrews jewellers in Southchurch Road, Southend, at about 4.25pm on Wednesday. Quick-thinking staff lowered the shutters and the man ran off
ESSEX Leopards player-coach Robert Youngblood is ready for his first final in his coaching career as the Big Cats prepare to face Tees Valley Mohawks in the National Trophy tomorrow. Youngblood took over the Leopards hot-seat during the summer.
A ROAD closed due to flooding for more than two months has finally reopened after drains and ditches were cleared. Watery Lane in Battlesbridge reopened to traffic at 3pm today after the county council finished pumping out flood water and cleared
TOURISTS and locals fear the demolition of a family-run cockle shed to make way for a cafe will be a blow to Old Leigh’s heritage. The Peterboat Inn in Old Leigh has applied to knock down the Ivy Osborne Cockle Shed in its car park and beer garden
WE’RE ALL still buzzing about reaching the final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and the game at Wembley will be the best day of many people’s lives. I’m lucky to have played there before with Millwall and it was an unbelievable occasion to have
SOUTHEND United centre-back Mark Phillips is facing a spell on the sidelines with a broken toe after playing through the pain against Leyton Orient. Phillips had eight pain killing injections in the space of the week in order to get through the
PROP James Armitage has returned to Southend Rugby Club and is expected to figure in tomorrow’s crunch clash with Clifton at Warners Bridge. Armitage spent time on loan with the Seasiders three seasons ago. And he is thrilled to again be teaming
A TEENAGER has been jailed after stealing bikes from railway stations. The 16-year-old, who is from Rayleigh, was sentenced to eight months in a young offenders' institution after taking the bikes to sell on. He had appeared before Basildon
BASILDON will be hoping to give their relegation hopes a real boost in London One North tomorrow when they entertain Beaconsfield. Basildon remained second from bottom in the standings despite a narrow win against local rivals Rochford Hundred
BARRY Corr has labelled Southend United’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy success against Leyton Orient as the best moment of his career. And the striker is certain that reaching Wembley will also improve Blues’ chances of securing promotion this season
CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to continue their fight against plans for up to 725 new homes at Dry Street in Basildon by taking up their cause with councillors. Protestors met at the Basildon Centre in St Martin’s Square on Tuesday night and said they
PAUL Sturrock is contemplating freshening up his starting line-up when Southend United head to Wycombe Wanderers tomorrow. Blues worked their way past Leyton Orient in the southern section final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy on Wednesday night
THE first firm has moved in to the redeveloped Canvey Casino site. Duration Windows, a successful Canvey manufacturer, has brought its exhibition centre called Grand Design to Casino Parade. Other new shops are also set to follow while flats
A CANCER sufferer received a lifesaving blood transfusion just three hours after having a routine blood test. Colleen Jacques, 83, of Delft Road, Canvey, was rushed into Basildon Hospital after having the test locally. Her daughter Marion Wells
RYAN Cresswell has told Southend United to focus on playing at Wycombe Wanderers not Wembley. Blues made it through to the final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy by securing a 3-2 aggregate win against Leyton Orient at Roots Hall on Wednesday night
A RACE, which allows thousands of women to do their bit in the fight against cancer, will return back to its traditional Basildon home this year. Organisers from Cancer Research UK have decided to change the location of this year’s Race for
A PARK could be set for a £1million cash boost as part of a range of improvements. The Wickford Memorial Park in Rettendon View, Wickford - which was created in 1949 - has already benefitted from some £200,000 in funding, including a new £130,000
A HOMELESS centre says it is being overwhelmed with people needing food because their benefits have been temporarily stopped. The Storehouse in Coleman Street is feeding more than 200 people a day and instead of just providing one or two bags to
BEAKY the emu was just a humble egg when she arrived at a wildlife centre in Great Wakering but if all goes to plan she will in future be known as Lady Durham. The four-year-old emu is leaving the Dangerous Wild Animal Sanctuary (DWARF) for Shuttleworth
