Detectives are appealing for information after a graffiti tag was left at the scene of a burglary in Basildon. A wallet and jewellery were stolen from a property at The Knares between 5.15pm and 8.30pm on November 5. A messy search was made
A BROTHEL reported to the council and police last month is still operating as an illegal massage service. Police and Southend Council launched an investigation after the Echo reported the Ab Fab massage service, in London Road, Westcliff, was operating
MORE than £140,000 would have to be spent bringing a former controversial bar back into use, councillors were told. The bill to refurbish the dilapidated and dangerous 1066 bar at the Paddocks, on Canvey, would top £143,000, according to a survey
The A13 slip road at the Five Bells Interchange is closed following a two vehicle collision. The incident happened just before 4.20pm, according to Essex County Council's traffic control centre.
Find out vital information in Southend tomorrow, Tuesday 25th November, about domestic abuse issues and support for victims – especially for older people. Southend Domestic Abuse Strategy Group is staging an interactive community event from 10am
A BOY knocked down on a crossing outside his Shoebury school had his phone stolen while waiting to be taken to hospital, it has emerged. Josh Summerson, 11, a Year 7 pupil at Shoebury High School, was injured when he was hit by a blue Renault Clio
Six people have been left homeless following a house fire in Benfleet. Fire crews were called to the blaze in Queensmere, Benfleet, just after 1.30pm today. They had put out the fire, in the semi-detached home- within 15 minutes but the home
A DRIVING instructor's car has crashed into a lamp post in Eastwoodbury Lane. The incident, thought to have happened sometime after 2pm, has closed the road between Western Approaches and Nestuda Way. The closure is adding to the congestion
I wrote last week about the difficulty of saying goodbye to loved pets, but the one thing I have always been grateful for at the time of that decision has been supportive veterinary staff. I have generally been lucky with the vets I have chosen
THE wall of death and a steam funfair will come to Southend next Easter as part of a new event planned by the team behind Southend Carnival. Carters Steam Fun Fair is set to be at Chalkwell Park all Easter weekend with the Wall of Death making
FUNDRAISERS will climb over hay bales and run across fields in the dark in a bid to raise money for a children’s hospice. Night Rush Extreme Run will take place tomorrowunder cover of darkness at Action Park, along the A127 in Wickford. Hardy
A MAIN road is blocked after a crash between a lorry and a car. Essex Way, Benfleet, is blocked near the junction with Benfleet Road after the collision, in the last few minutes. The lorry is blocking the carriageway. The fire service is
A LARGE hole was left in a Benfleet road for three days after workers left the site. Residents in Louisa Avenue were told to expect disruption when electricity cables were laid and an electricity pole installed, but were shocked when workers left
SOUTHEND United’s hard fought 2-1 triumph at Tranmere Rovers was their first success at Prenton Park in 19 years. And the manner of the well deserved win again showed the importance of the Shrimpers’ impressive youth set-up. At the back, goalkeeper
PLAYERS Absolutely buzzing. Great result, lads were quality. Thanks to the fans that travelled up. @adam_thompson Three wins in a row now. We worked our socks off as a team. Can’t believe they didn’t give me the second goal, ha! Take two
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown labelled Jack Payne a ‘magician’ after the youngster’s tricks secured the Shrimpers a 2-1 win at Tranmere Rovers. The victory, which was Southend’s third League Two triumph in a row, pushed them up to fifth in
MIKE Stanley labelled playing the final 12 minutes for Samoa against England on Saturday as an ‘amazing’ experience. The former Southend fly-half, who is from Thurrock, came on towards the end of his side’s 29-8 defeat at Twickenham. But, despite
FAMILIES in Rochford are among the best in the country for recycling. Figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs show the district has a recycling rate of 65.45 per cent, the second best in the country. Rochfordwas
MORE than £20,000 of road safety improvements, close to a Canvey school, are set to be approved while the fight to keep a lollipop patrol goes on. Dave Blackwell, who represents Canvey East on Essex County Council, has been battling for almost
A MAN died after his bike collided with a car, despite the efforts of trainee nurses who tried to save his life. The man, believed to be in his twenties, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in London Road, Westcliff, just after 9am on
PARENTS of a baby who died hours after being delivered by Caesarean section said their lives had been “devastated” by their loss. Ellie-Mai Flowers died at Southend Hospital in the early hours of April 24, 2012, after being delivered about 13 days
PARTYGOERS have been left in the lurch by the sudden closure of a Southend venue. The Kursaal Function Suite, popular for Christmas and birthday parties and other celebrations, closed unexpectedly this week with no notice given to customers who
CANVEY residents are worries that a popular open space will be sold to developers. The field, in Beveland Road, Canvey, is a haven for dog walkers and children, but Dave Blackwell, leader of Canvey Independent Party, fears Castle Point Council
TWO teenage boys have been charged with the murder of a man in Southend, who has just been named. A 17-year-old boy from Basildon and a 16-year-old boy from Thurrock will appear in Southend Magistrates’ Court this morning having been charged with
A MONSTER solar farm generating enough energy to power 4,125 homes could be built in Canewdon. Under plans submitted to Rochford Council, farmers Paul and Mark Woodford would lease the 50-acre stretch of farmland between Fambridge Road and Canewdon
A MUM armed with a metal tool chased two burglars from her home. Jade Trigg grabbed the ratchet and pursued the men through the house and into the garden. The men jumped over the back fence and fled, leaving Miss Trigg furious. The mother-of-two
SOME readers will remember the previous incarnations of seafront casino the Genting Club as a leisure centre and nightclub. Those with very long memories may even remember an open-air swimming pool on its site in Westcliff. Reporter David Trayner
