Billericay Town 0-1 Canvey Island BILLERICAY Town old-boy Harrison Chatting came back to haunt his old side as he struck to give Canvey Island a derby victory. Chatting, who had been excellent all game, popped up with 10 minutes to go to drill
A RAFT of services between London and Southend have been cancelled because of a broken down train. The 5.45pm Greater Anglia service from London Liverpool Street broke down on its way to Southend Victoria, leading to the 6.05pm and 6.14pm services
Drivers are facing major delays on the A13 and A127 following a number of accidents earlier today. Queues are still being reported on Canvey Way, following an earlier diesel spillage, and around Sadlers Farm Interchange after a lorry overturned
Tilbury 2-2 Redbridge Ryman North From Chadfields by Jack Stapleton Tilbury stretched their unbeaten spell to four games but were disappointed to take only a point at home to struggling Redbridge. It’s the second 2-2 scoreline
A POPULAR comedian is opening a comedy club in Rayleigh. Lancashire comedian Jason Manford will be opening Manford’s Comedy Club at the Rayleigh Mill Arts Centre on October 3 with the intention of staginf four comedians there once a month.
MOTORISTS are facing delays along Canvey Way, Canvey, because of a diesel spillage. A large goods vehicle has leaked fuel on the road between Waterside Farm and Sadlers Farm roundabout. Firefighters from the island were called shortly before
AFC Sudbury 2-6 Thurrock Ryman North by Jack Staplehurst Thurrock held onto third place with a comfortable win at AFC Sudbury to claim their first away league victory in almost a month. Fleet have been more comfortable playing
When the fire broke out at the dogs’ home in Manchester, people leapt into action to try to save the animals trapped in burning buildings. We now know 150 were saved and 60 died – a terrible waste of life. The heroes of the hour were not just staff
DETECTIVES investigating an assault where a man received a fractured skull have today issued CCTV images of four people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. The 20-year-old victim was on his way home from a night out at
A MAN has been detained under the mental health act after an incident at a house in Sutton Road, Southend. Armed police were passing the house when a domestic incident is said to have taken place at about 1pm. The man was detained by officers
Hampton & Richmond Borough 2-1 East Thurrock United Ryman Premier From the Beveree Stadium EAST Thurrock United lost their third away match of the season at a spirited Hampton & Richmond Borough desperate for points. The
Grays Athletic 0-1 Bognor Regis Town Ryman Premier From Millfield GRAYS Athletic slumped to a disappointing home defeat to struggling Bognor Regis Town. A number of controversial decisions from the referee, in which he appeared
Romford 1-3 Aveley Ryman North from Ship Lane by Jack Staplehurst Aveley continued their winning run away at Romford as they made it seven wins in a row in the Ryman League North. Justin Gardner’s side have been on an incredible
ANOTHER huge drugs bust has come off by police who have uncovered 250 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine. A total of 70 people have been arrested during two successful police operations aimed at detecting and disrupting the supply of Class A drugs
A TRUCKER escaped with just cuts and bruises when his lorry flipped on its side and slid down a carriageway. No other vehicles were involved in the incident, which happened on the London-bound carriageway of the A130 close to Sadlers Farm.
WHAT a difference a week can make in football. For prior to taking on Portsmouth at Roots Hall just little more than seven days ago, Southend United were struggling to find the right formula for success. The team had gone five games without
A TEENAGE boy has been shot. York Road has been cordoned off by police between the bus station and Queensway after a 17-year-old was shot in the leg at about 8.40pm. He was rushed to hospital where he remains and is receiving treatment.
SKYDIVES, fun runs and cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats have been charity mainstays for years, with thousands if not millions holding events each year. But with such fun and exhilarating experiences available to fundraisers, why do somany
PLAYERS Nine points in a week. Buzzing to score. Thanks for the messages. Fans were class as usual. @jackopayne1 Great result, nine points in a week. @shaqcoulthirst Great result. Difficult game but we pulled through. Three games
KEVAN Hurst bagged his first goal of the season in Southend United's 3-2 win at York City and then thanked the club's fans and manager for sticking by him during a dip in form. Hurst had not been at his best during the opening few weeks of the
SOUTHEND lifeboat crews rescued a kitesurfer who got into difficulties. Southend RNLI Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was launched after National Coastwatch volunteers based on East Beach, Shoebury, via Thames Coastguard, spotted a kitesurfer in difficulty
YOUNGSTERS quizzed their MP on issues from streetlights to the Scottish referendum. Rebecca Harris, MP for Castle Point, was put in the hot seat by 25 pupils from Canvey primary schools. Hosted by Lubbins Park Primary School, in May Avenue,
THIEVES stole hundreds of pounds worth of jewellery after ransacking a woman’s home. Three burglaries took place in Thundersley in a matter of hours on Wednesday. Crooks broke into a house on Cedar Park Close, stealing jewellery belonging to
OFFICERS raided a takeaway and a terraced house just yards from Laindon police station. Officers from Essex Police and the Home Office’s Border Force carried out synchronised raids on a house in Little Oxcroft, Laindon, and at the Zara Indian takeaway
A MAN is fighting for his life after being hit by a white van in a potential hit and run. The 22-year-old was walking with friends on London Road, Vange, close to the entrance of Homebase DIY when he was struck by the van. He suffered serious
A CALLOUS thief stole from a charity before allegedly threatening to assault a passer-by. Shocked volunteers in Mencap’s Leigh store came face-to-face with the thief, who had sneaked in to the back room to rifle through bags and steal the morning
A HOUSING estate may destroy a an ecological habitat in Great Wakering, it has been claimed. Developer Taylor Wimpey East London has submitted a planning application to build 116 new homes on the brownfield site of the old Star Lane Brickworks.
COUNCILLORS discussed how they will deal with travellers illegally pitching up on Canvey. Castle Point Council’s cabinet meeting spoke of working with the Essex Countywide Traveller Unit, which it has declined to join in the past. The unit,
A NOTORIOUS eyesore area will be replaced by a striking seafront vista as a new hotel takes shape. Work is progressing on the £7million Premier Inn being built on the former gasworks site in Eastern Esplanade. The hotel is expected to be finished
ALMOST 200 new homes and offices look set for Shoebury after a developer backed down and agreed to hand over cash for schools and roads. Officers warned Southend Council was likely to reject Garrison Developments’ plans for 172 houses and office
A SCHOOLGIRL is determined to raise awareness of the dangers of epilepsy after the death of a close friend. Jessica Bexfield, 15, who helps look after her mum and dad, started to go to Young Carers where she met Ben Belverstone, and they became
