JAMES Foster led from the front as Essex closed in on victory against Kent after dominating the second day of their County Championship Division Two encounter at Chelmsford. After the skipper scored his first century of the season to lead Essex
COMMUTERS faced delays on the c2c line from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness following repeated signalling problems. Some services were delayed by one hour, with others running slower and beginning their journey from Barking and Upminster.
PEOPLE power looks to have given a much-loved corner shop a stay of execution. Councillors on Southend Council’s development control committee today voted to turn down plans to tear down the shop unit, which houses Dillons Convenience Store, in
A MAN has been injured following a crash between two cars and a motorbike in Canvey. Police were called to Harvest Road at 5.45pm following the crash. The motorcyclist, a man in his twenties is believed to be injured with a severe break to
CURIOSITY nearly killed a cat after it sparked a house fire by climbing on top of a hob. Laura MacNeill, 22, was awoken by a smoke alarm just before 6.40am yesterday and discovered the ground floor of their home in Kenley Close, Wickford, was smoke-logged
SOUTH Essex has seen a number of up-andcoming sportsmen and women make names for themselves in the past 12 months, but one of our stars has been at the peak of his profession now for almost two decades. Stuart Bingham has quite a CV. He turned
BASILDON Hospital has been given the go-ahead to install two big TV screens in its car park. Hospital bosses want to use the two giant screens to promote healthy living by playing no smoking campaigns and displaying helplines for patients.
FORMER Canvey MP Bob Spink has rejoined Ukip. Mr Spink said “the time was right” to rejoin the party, although he said he had no plans to stand in an election. He said: “Ukip is a completely different animal from what existed in 2008 when it
A TEENAGER was left with a black eye and facial injuries after taking a walk down a quiet village street. The 18 year-old decided to go for a stroll in Church End Lane, Runwell, in the direction of Swan Lane, to clear his head after spending the
ROCHFORD Hundred's girls' side are hoping England's World Cup winning heroics will inspire more youngsters to take up the sport. Tina Turner has been running female teams at Magnolia Road for the past 11 years, alongside her husband Pete. And
CANVEY Island FC are renaming their main stand as part of a new community drive initiative. The Gulls have been partners with the Danny Green Fund since the start of last season and the club will now be rename their main stand The Danny Green Community
CORRINGHAM’S England international Emily Scott hopes to see more young girls follow in her footsteps. The 22-year-old has just been named as one of 20 England Sevens players to have been awarded a central contract from the Rugby Football Union.
Essex Country Show this weekend may feature Monster Trucks and Canadian Newfoundland dogs, but it will still celebrate the best of the county. The event, at Barleylands, in Billericay, will showcase local talent and produce, and you don’t get much
AN albino lobster, described as one in a million, is coming out of his shell as a new tourist attraction. The rare crustacean was caught off the Dorset coast, but now lives at Sea Life Adventure, Southend. Aquarium workers say visitors may
BILLERICAY Town have added former Arsenal striker Nigel Neita to their ranks. Neita, 20, joins from Dulwich Hamlet and was in the side that came to New Lodge this month, helping his team to a 2-1 win. But Neita, who is also a Jamaican international
A man has been found dead in a Shoebury home. The air ambulance, police, and fire service were called to Dalwood, in Shoebury, at 10am today. A private ambulance also attended as fire crews cordoned off the cul-de-sac for a short period of
A MAN whose life has been turned upside down by a rare brain disease is hoping specialist physiotherapy will help him and other sufferers. Andrew Hulkes, 58, of Church Road, Rayleigh, is among 3,000 people in the UK suffering from multiple system
OLLIE Pinnock is hoping to make his professional boxing debut in two months’ time after injury postponed his planned fight at the weekend. The Leigh fighter had been due to join the paid ranks at Bethnal Green’s York Hall on Saturday night.
Callous burglars have left a little girl with special needs heartbroken after they stole her prized possessions. They broke into her home in Broomfields, Basildon, and stole a white Nintendo Wii Console and a silver Apple iPod Touch. They
A STAMP-COLLECTING fundraiser is ready to be blindfolded to take part in a sponsored walk. Terri Bush, 46, of Bowers Road, Benfleet, has collected stamps for charity for 21 years and is marking the occasion by taking part in the sponsored walk,
IF you fancy an evening of rib-tickling laughter, then a great deal is on offer for the Jongleurs’ comedy night at the Towngate theatre in October. It’s been brought back to the Basildon venue by popular demand, after it brought the house down
BRITISH Transport Police are looking from three women following a fight at Prittlewell station shortly after 10.30pm on Wednesday, July 30. PC Kurt Bryson said: “Three women, who appeared to know each other, began arguing as they waited for a London-bound
SOUTHEND United midfielder Michael Timlin hopes to be back in business in a month’s time. Timlin has been out since the start of the season after dislocating his elbow in a warm up match against Tottenham Hotspur. But he will visit a specialist
FORMER Southend United defender Leo Roget has been forced to end his career as a professional boxer. The 37-year-old, who made 159 appearances as a defender for the Shrimpers, fought just one professional bout, losing to Mitch Mitchell last December
BOXER Danny Brown would relish a shot at a Southern Area title after winning the British Masters middleweight crown. The South Woodham Ferrers fighter secured the victory against Diego Burton in a rematch at Bethnal Green’s famous York Hall.
CRAIG Sexton was the most successful carp angler at Doggetts this week with a bag of six tench and four carp. Sexton’s haul ranged from 18lb to a fine mirror carp of 21lb, all landed from the long arm. Regular to Doggetts Chris Polley fished
A BLIND boxer nicknamed Magic Michael put on a show for spectators ahead of a fight night at Buddies Gym, Westcliff. Michael Szczerba, 15, of Southend, has been training at the gym for about eight weeks, with his coach Kevin Catwell, saying people
A ROAD accident in Leigh caused early morning congestion as people tried and get to work. The ambulance service were called to Cliff Road, near the junction with Hillside Crescent, at around 7.30am following a report that someone had been hit by
CRIME in Castle Point has increased by 10 per cent, according to the latest police figures. Serious sexual crimes, house burglaries, violent crime and antisocial behaviour have all risen in the last year. However, Chief Insp Ian Cummings, district
A CAR left close to a busy road junction in Westcliff has still not been removed, despite calls for action to be taken from motorists and residents. The silver Citroen Saxo has been left at the bottom of Inverness Avenue, in Westcliff, since August
A MAN who was wrestled to the floor and arrested after firefighters discovered a cannabis factory in his home has been sentenced. Basildon firefighters discovered the hydroponics set up in Martin Raigner’s flat in Holgate, Pitsea, after putting
A FAMILY who have spent more than two years waiting for an inquest to be held into the death of their stillborn daughter will now have to wait another two months. The inquest into the death of Ellie-Mai Flowers was adjourned on Monday after Southend
A MAN needed life-saving surgery after he was stabbed in the chest in Southend, a court heard. Ryan Downs, 24, was stabbed in the town centre and was only saved thanks to medics at Southend and Basildon hospitals. Yesterday, Anton Copley, 20
MORE than £115,000 worth of drugs have been taken off the streets following a week of raids. Officers carried out warrants at four cannabis farms where they discovered 215 plants as well as growing equipment. The raids were part of Cannabis
A RESTAURANT ranked the best in Essex has been asked to cook for Jamie Oliver when he returns to Southend. The TV chef has asked Legend-deli, in Market Place, Southend, to serve him, his crew and celebrity friends when he returns to film the next
A GRANDMOTHER whose Canvey home flooded twice in the past year was facing huge insurance premiums until the Echo stepped in to help. Maureen Hurley, 72, was shocked to discover how much her premium would go up if she chooses to renew her policy
