SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown has heaped praise on striker Myles Weston and goalkeeper Ted Smith after they both represented their countries. Smith played the final 14 minutes for England’s under 19 side in their 3-0 win against Italy at Rotherham
INJURY-HIT Southend Saxons slumped to a 51-18 defeat at Clifton in National Two South this afternoon. The reverse was Southend’s second in succession and saw them slip down to 12th in the standings. It was also a frustrating day for Westcliff
THE fire and ambulance services attended a crash in Canewdon this evening. The fire service were called at 5.19pm and sent one crew each from their Hawkwell and Southend stations. The incident, in Apton Hall Road, involved only one vehicle
DAVID Worrall’s third goal in five games secured Southend United a 1-0 win against Hartlepool at Roots Hall this afternoon. The lively winger fired home the game’s only goal midway through the second half. And that ensured the Shrimpers immediately
7:27pm Amazing atmosphere in #southend town centre for Christmas lights switch-on. So many families having a great time #soulights @On_Southend — @chris_hat1 15 November 2014
Great Wakering Rovers 2–2 Aveley From Burroughs Park Ryman North A BATTLING Aveley comeback denied Great Wakering Rovers the points in an attritional match at Burroughs Park. The game will be remembered for Billy Radley’s superb
THUGS armed with a hammer and a machete has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and theft of a motor vehicle after an attempted armed robbery at a Basildon jeweller. Three men smashed the window of the Goldstall in Market Square, just before
CANVEY’S town centre Christmas lights will be turned on on Saturday November 29. An afternoon of entertainment in Furtherwick Road, hosted by Heart Essex Radio, including children’s games, a funfair, reindeer and stalls, will precede the switch-on
Detectives investigating the sexual assault of a woman in Thorpe Bay have released an efit image. A woman reported that she had been sexually assaulted in the Acacia Drive area of Thorpe Bay at around 10pm on Thursday, November 6. A man is
Police are appealing for information after a blue Vauxhall Corsa was broken in to in Somercotes, Basildon, between 11pm on November 9 and 8am on November 11. A rear window was smashed and the car stereo stolen. Anyone with information should
Police are appealing for information after man was arrested following a roadside altercation in Basildon. A 36-year-old man from Basildon, was arrested on Friday, October 31, following the incident, which started on the A13 and concluded at the
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown has made four changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash with Hartlepool at Roots Hall. Defenders Adam Thompson and Cian Bolger have been included in the back four as the suspended Jakub Sokolik
BILLERICAY’S Christmas lights will be switched on in front of the Chequers pub, in High Street, on Saturday, November 29. The fun will start at 3.45pm when the Salvation Army band will play carols. Town crier Jim Shrubb will guide proceedings.
HOOLIGANS attacked Labour members canvassing in Corringham this afternoon. A gang of thugs destroyed the Labour stall and kicked a local Labour candidate in her mobility scooter as they handed out leaflets campaigning to save the NHS. Mike
A CRASH between a car and a bus blocked the A129 in Hadleigh earlier this afternoon. The accident, shortly after 12.30pm, was on the roundabout of the A129 and A13 and had blocked the road, causing congestion in the surrounding area. The ambulance
A NURSERY has been praised by Ofsted. Inspectors rated Laindon Neighbourhood Nursery, based in the grounds of James Hornsby School, in Leinster Road, Laindon, as “good” after a visit last month. Staff were praised for their high standards,
A MAN has admitted causing £500 damage to a van. Tony Branch, 34, of Gloucester Avenue, East Tilbury, damaged the wing mirrors on a Peugeot van belonging to Steve Gear on July 25. He also admitted committing the offence while subject to a suspended
CHRISTMAS festivities will get under way in Basildon today and run through to Christmas Eve. Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon Market and Basildon Council have teamed up for the launch, which will see Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock switch on the
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in Basildon on Thursday and police are now appealing for witnesses. The incident happened near to Peterborough Way and Chester Way on the Craylands estate at around 6.45pm on Thursday, November 13. The victim,
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze in a Wickford stable yesterday evening. Crews from Basildon and Wickford fire stations attended the scene, in Upper Park Road, after receiving a call shortly after 6.45pm. Upon arrival crews reporter that
SOUTHEND Council has promised to take residents’ concerns into account after backing plans to expand six primary schools. The council cabinet passed plans to expand Hamstel Infant and Junior schools, Sacred Heart Catholic School, St Helen’s Catholic
COFFEE shop chain Costa has been given the go-ahead to open a new branch in Wickford. The Echo revealed earlier this year the firm wanted to take over the St Luke’s Hospice charity shop, in the High Street. The branch, which will create up
