IT was a case of job done for both Hayley McLean and Jessica Judd as they safely navigated their way through heats at the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham on Saturday. McLean looked in confident mood as she strolled to victory in her
POLICE are looking to trace a pregnant woman who allegedly stole from a Wickford shop. The woman walked into Superdrug, in the Willowdale Centre, with a man at about 4.30pm on Monday, June 16. A selection of electric toothbrush heads and a
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in broad daylight. The 34 year-old woman, from Southend, was with her baby when she was groped in the Pier Lift as she made her way from Southend seafront to the High Street. After the assault, which took place
COMICS swapped jokes for golf clubs to raise money at Langdon Hills Golf Club for youngsters. The annual Comedians Golf Society day at the Lower Dunton Road club was hosted by club member Johnny Clark. Among those taking part were singer Jess
POLICE are offering a £1,000 reward for information on a wanted man. Officers from Essex Police and Sussex Police have teamed up to track down Simon Knights, 38, who is believed to have carried out a spate of burglaries. He has friends in both
South Benfleet & Canvey’s James Fuge, D Starkey and Tony Fuge bowed out of the County Triples competition after losing on the final end. The trio were leading by three shots going into the last end but they dropped a four to lose by a shot
A MUM-TO-BE is taking part in the Race for Life on Sunday for the third time as she looks forward to a new arrival. Just two days after the charity run last year, 34-year-old Kerry Vanhoven was told the devastating news her beloved husband had
A MOTORCYCLIST has been left seriously injured after losing control of her bike. The 29 year-old rider went flying off her black Honda CBR as she was going along Brays Lane, Canewdon, yesterday evening. The woman, who lives locally, is thought
A MAN has been arrested following reports he was carrying tear gas. Police were first called to a house in Rochford Garden Way, Rochford, on Thursday afternoon after concerns were raised about a man inside. Nearly 24 hours later plain clothes
A MAGICIAN who transformed his garage into a theatre has been hand-picked to show off his hobby on national television. Tony Draper - stage name Anthony Dee - will feature in the Weekend chat show tomorrow morning, which is hosted by "Walking in
ASHINGDON Youth FC, a FA Chartered Standard Club, are looking for players in all positions to join their under 18 squad for next season. Having played last season in the Under 16 Premier Division of the Southend & District Junior Sunday League
A POPULAR Thundersley church celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend. St George’s Church, in Rushbottom Lane, has been welcoming worshippers since 1964 and is marking this achievement with a family fun day tomorrow. The church was rebuilt
