East Thurrock United 0-0 Lewes From Rookery Hill EAST Thurrock United played out an entertaining goalless draw against Lewes tonight. The Rocks had to work hard for a point, with Lewes coming close to breaking the deadlock on a number of
A MAGNIFICENTcentury from Sam Northeast was the highlight of the day as Essex and Kent battled it out for supremacy in their crucial LV= County Championship Division Two battle. After Northeast had rescued his side with 117 to give them some
COMMUTERS face delays following signalling problems on the c2c line. Delays on the Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness line began at rush hour following signalling problems at West Ham and Limehouse. The train operator took to Twitter to apologise
CASTLE Point Council’s planning boss appeared to dismiss Government advice which could save green belt land from development. The Echo revealed senior planning inspector Keith Holland told the council they would not be forced to build thousands
A FITNESS fanatic is set to embark on an 18-day mountain trek after being diagnosed with a crippling condition. Emmie Brown, 26, from Basildon, will travel through beautiful valleys, dense forests and rivers on her amazing journey to Mount Everest
AN accident on the A13 at the Five Bells Interchange is causing trouble for commuters. The crash, took place at around 5.20pm, on the A13 Corringham around Five Bells Interchange. The accident comes just as emergency services reopened the A176
PRINCE Avenue is partially blocked following an accident between two vehicles. The crash happened at about 5pm on the junction of Prince Avenue and Eastern Avenue. A police spokesman said: “Police were notified at 4.40pm of a two vehicle road
STAFF and students are celebrating after a secondary school was lifted out of special measures in time for the new term. Woodlands School, in Woodlands Approach, Basildon, has been rated “requires improvement” by Ofsted overall, with its leadership
STANFORD le Hope Cricket Club captain Lee Knight admits the hard work starts now after securing promotion on Saturday. The first team won Shepherd Neame Essex League Division Three to ensure an immediate return to Division Two following relegation
BILLERICAY missed out on promotion to division one after a final day defeat to Gidea Park & Romford. Stewart Rutland’s side pushed for the second promotion place to the last day but could not secure the victory. However, as it transpired
THE Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex hit out at a “misleading” report by the police watchdog, which claimed victims were being asked to solve their own cases. The report, from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC), said victims
A ROAD has reopened following a crash involving five vehicles. Nethermayne, in Basildon, was closed at the Cherrydown West junction at around 2.20pm. Tailbacks quickly built up around the town centre. No one is thought to have been seriously
DIVISION ONE HADLEIGH & Thundersley made sure of a third place finish with a seven-wicket win at Hutton on the final day of the Division One season. The finishing position was Hadleigh’s highest since they returned to this level in 2010
A WORLD record attempt nearly ended in tears after equipment to keep track of the event failed. However, Dave Kate is not letting it hold him back and is already setting his sights on the next one. Mr Kates, 59, of Hill Road, Benfleet attempted
IT was such a frustrating start to the season for us on Saturday and it really did feel as though we lost the game twice against Redruth. We were 15-6 down at half-time which wasn’t particularly comfortable but then we recovered well to lead 28
BASILDON and Billericay MP John Baron has called on the Government not to act hastily in the fight against Islamic State extremists. The former soldier has cautioned against mission creep into Syria, where IS fighters control a third of the country
A MAN has been charged with sexual assault by touching on a train from Prittlewell to Southend Victoria station. Angur Miah, 34, of no fixed abode, was arrested and charged yesterday following an appeal for help by British Transport Police about
SCHOOLCHILDREN are preparing for their TV debut after being hand-picked to kick off a musical revolution. Youngsters at St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, in Elsenham Crescent, Basildon, will star in a new Channel 4 series, being aired for the
SOUTHEND Saxons hooker Adam Ferrier is still confident his side can finish up towards the top of the National Two South table, despite starting their season with a 36-31 defeat to Redruth at Warners Bridge. Ferrier was among the try scorers for
THE biggest country show in the South East returns for its 28th year next weekend – and it’s bigger and better than ever. The event, at Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay, showcases agricultural history and rural crafts, but also features modern
BILLERICAY Town target man Ricky Sappleton says he is almost at full fitness after his goal scoring return to action at the weekend. Sappleton struck twice against Witham Town in the final 15 minutes to complete a remarkable turn-around, which
DANNY Cowley says Concord Rangers will be looking to take advantage of two home fixtures in a week despite ongoing injury concerns. Centre back pairing Steve King (cracked rib) and Jack Lampe (hamstring) both played in the 1-1 draw at Sutton whilst
FORMER Southend United hotshot Neil Harris donned his playing boots on Saturday to help fire Rayleigh Town to Essex Olympian League victory. The Millwall legend and academy manager, inset, who lives in the town, helped Town secure their first win
WESTCLIFF’s return to National Three London & SE began with a narrow 38-33 defeat at Barnes. Westcliff led 21-19 at the half-time break but were overhauled in the second period. And their first team manager Rick Compton was disappointed
SOUTHEND United’s Ben Coker will discover the extent of his elbow injury tomorrow. The left-back was forced off towards the end of Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Oxford United after landing awkwardly on his arm. And Blues boss Phil Brown expects
PEOPLE who snapped up tickets for Joan Rivers’ sellout Cliffs show have been assured they will get a full refund after the legendary comedian’s death. The outspoken Hollywood star was due to perform at the Westcliff theatre on October 9 as part
Two fire crews were called to tackle a blaze in a Wickford home. The firefighters, from Wickford and Rayleigh Weir, were called to Kenley Close just before 6.40am today. They used breathing apparatus to put the fire out and reported the ground
TRIBUTES have poured in after Canvey’s oldest resident died at the age of 106. Doris Flaherty, who was born in 1907, passed away at her home on the island, where she had lived for 68 years. After falling in love with Canvey in 1932, Doris returned
THE A13 has re-opened after seven cars were involved a huge pile up. Motorists faced rush hour chaos following the multi-vehicle crash between Pitsea flyover and the Five Bells junction. The London-bound carriageway was closed at 8am before
HIGHWAYS bosses have been criticised for taking so long to complete bridge repair works over the summer holidays. Beeches Bridge, in Beeches Road, between Hullbridge and Battlesbridge, needs to be strengthened so it can hold 44 tonnes. Traffic
A PENSIONER has been cleared by a court of killing his neighbour in a row over noise. Garry Poore was accused of hitting Ronald Mayne during a noisy neighbour dispute, in February. The pensioner denied a charge of manslaughter and was cleared
A LORRY driver has walked free from court despite seriously injuring an elderly woman who had to have her right arm amputated. Marcel Georgescu, 43, admitted carelessly driving a 40-tonne lorry which knocked down 77-year-old Rose Lethbridge in
AROUND ten million people in the UK are living with chronic pain...and the vast majority are soldiering on without any help. A recent survey by Lloyds Pharmacy found 77 per cent of people with the agonising condition had suffered for years and
PRIMARY schools in south Essex have hired sandwich companies to provide children with free lunchtime meals. Under new Government guidelines, state-funded schools in England must offer free meals for all four to seven-yearold pupils. Most infant
BEACH hut owners are unhappy about attempts to get village green status for Shoebury Common. The Southend Beach Hut Owners’ Association has enlisted lawyers to look at the implications of the common being given the status if the Friends of Shoebury
PUPILS and teachers at a school saved from closure are delighted to be back for a new term. Twelve months ago, the future of the Deanes School, in Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, was plunged into doubt when Essex County Council threatened to close
A WOMAN with learning disabilities who died at Basildon Hospital while awaiting tests on gallstones was not fed for five days, an inquest heard. Autistic Phillipa Smith, 76, from Rectory Road, Pitsea, died of heart failure and pneumonia caused
