A MAN has been left in a critical condition following an accident. The man in his 50s was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after an accident in Southmayne, Basildon just after 6pm last night. The road was closed in both directions
BOWERS & Pitsea and Basildon United secured their progress in the FA Vase with impressive victories, although it was yet more frustration for Hullbridge Sports who saw their game postponed. Bowers were 3-2 winners against Flackwell Heath at
Whitehawk 0–2 Concord Rangers From the Enclosed Ground National League South CONCORD Rangers upset the odds to secure a third straight league win at high-flying Whitehawk. Whitehawk were in the play-off places ahead of the match
Merstham 1-0 Canvey Island From Weldon Way Ryman Premier League CANVEY Island shipped a late goal to go down to Merstham as their search for form continued in Surrey. Gulls manager Danny Heale had targeted a top three spot at
East Thurrock United 1-1 Wingate & Finchley From Rookery Hill Ryman Premier League TOM Wraight headed home a late equaliser to earn injury depleted East Thurrock United a point against Wingate & Finchley. The midfielder
TORY MP Sir David Amess has vowed to do all he can to keep jobs in Southend after plans were revealed to shut a tax office with the potential loss of 1,265 jobs. Last week, HMRC announced the tax office at Alexander House, in Victoria Avenue, would
Burgess Hill Town 1–1 Billericay Town From Leylands Park Ryman Premier League ONOME Sodje returned to Billericay Town with a bang as he came off the bench to secure a point at Burgess Hill Town. The striker was recently recalled
ADAM Thompson’s first goal in a Southend United shirt secured the Shrimpers a 1-0 win against Blackpool at Roots Hall this afternoon. The centre-back started and finished a fine move 14 minutes from time. And the header was enough to end a
Phoenix Sports 3–3 Great Wakering Rovers From Mayplace Ground Ryman One North CHARLIE Barlow scored deep into injury-time to secure a point for Great Wakering Rovers in an entertaining encounter with Phoenix Sports. The midfielder
8:04pm Thanks for following the action live from Roots Hall this afternoon. Monday's Echo will be packed full of reports
GENEROUS commuters raised more than £1,300 for Children in Need by giving donations to a train station collection. The collection, hosted by Leigh Round Table, took place at Leigh station, off Belton Way, in the lead-up to the annual Children in
Police are trying to trace a teenager missing from her home in Basildon. Lauren Chandler, 16, was last seen at her home at 1pm on Friday, November 20. Officers are concerned for her welfare and would like to find her as soon as possible.
TORY MP Sir David Amess told the House of Commons of the "dramatic" cut in long-term unemployment in Southend West and declared there is a job for everyone who wants to work. Sir David asked Employment Minister and fellow Essex MP, Priti Patel:
THE basic state pension will rise to £119.30 a week from April 2016, the Treasury confirmed as a minister declared: "They've done their best for society, worked hard, and we owe them." Chancellor George Osborne will highlight the £570 a year
Police are appealing for witnesses following a road accident in Orsett which has left a man with life-threatening injuries. It happened around 2.30am today on the A128 near Orsett Hall. A 55-year-old man pedestrian and a recovery vehicle were
TICKETS are on sale for a classical music Christmas concert, featuring some of the finest talent from the area. Resident pianist at the Savoy, London, Lorna Stevens; pianist Taylor Higgs; opera singer Anton Van Der Mere and the Southend Youth Symphony
A HOSPICE nurse will complete the trek of a lifetime next year to raise money for the patients she cares for. Shirley Welton, Fair Havens Hospice nursing assistant, will travel to Peru next October and complete a trek of the Inca Trail – a four
YOUR Echo, working in partnership with Southend's Grosvenor Casino, has launched a campaign to celebrate the community heroes of south Essex. Whether it’s a brilliant mum, a dad-in-a-million, a tireless volunteer or an inspiring teacher, we want
A CRASH closed a Westcliff road. Westbourne Grove was closed at the junction with Westborough Road after two vehicles crashed last night around 8.30pm. Emergency services rushed to the scene and closed the road. A spokesman from the Essex
TELL us about your favourite memory from childhood. Winning my secondary school class prize of ten sailing lessons. Back in the Fifties, schools in London were tough and strong on discipline, but we had a progressive headmaster who operated
WE'VE rounded up some of this week's headlines from Basildon, Castle Point and Southend. 1. BASILDON Hospital is said to be at breaking point after being put on black alert for the first time this winter. The hospital, in Nethermayne, spent
