IT WAS an ironic twist of fate when Denise Thwaites was diagnosed with breast cancer. Denise, 57, remembers the day well back in 2008 when she was diagnosed. It came as her husband, Mick, was helping to launch a campaign to raise cash for high-tech
BILLERICAY Town were left all but down after promotion-chasing Salisbury came from behind to beat them on a gloomy day at New Lodge. Craig Edwards' side put in a great shift in a bid to give them a glimmer of hope heading into the final two weeks
TAKING care of a pet requires a lot of love and devotion but can also be quite hard work. Dozens of animals are often left without a home, or worse, abandoned every year when families find the task is too great to contend with. Fortunately,
SOUTHEND United’s failure to finish in front of goal meant they had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall this afternoon. The Shrimpers created a hatful of chances but were unable to find a way past their former goalkeeper
SOUTHEND United boss Phil Brown has made five changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s game against Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall. Daniel Bentley has been preferred to Paul Smith in goal while Anthony Straker has come in for Chris Barker
A STONE carver made a Freeman of the City of London for his stonework in the capital has backed Southend’s bid to be crowned City of Culture. Jim Davis, who now runs a stone carving group from his Shoebury studio, believes Southend deserves the
BUSINESSMEN and a young apprentice in Castle Point have been recognised for their hard work and dedication. The Castle Point Mayor’s Business and Apprentice Awards were recently held at the annual civic dinner in Runnymede Hall, Thundersley.
A PLUMBER'S van was destroyed by fire after it was deliberately torched on Saturday morning. Firefighters from Rayleigh Weir were called to Avondale Road just after 5.10am where the van had been set alight. Essex Police has also been informed
