SOUTHEND United defender Harry Kyprianou made his debut for Cyprus' under 21 team tonight but was unable to prevent a 4-0 defeat against Hungary. Kyprianou started the game and was left suffering mixed emotions at the final whistle. He tweeted
James Martin talks about his American Adventure ahead of his appearance at the Essex Fine Food Show on 12th May at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Anne Pocock, Show organiser caught up with James Martin to chat about his upcoming visit to the Essex Fine
Tonbridge Angels 2–1 Billericay Town (Turner 74, Elder 85: Bricknell 37) From the Longmead Stadium Isthmian Premier League FORMER Billericay Town striker Nathan Elder came back to haunt his former club as his late header helped
Emergency services have been dealing dealing with “a serious incident” near to Warrior Square in Southend town centre. Witnesses in the area have reported that there was a stabbing but police have been unable to confirm this at this stage.
MASON Law feels confident he is preparing well for the upcoming British Superbike Championships season. The Benfleet racer will ride the number 55 Kawasaki ZX-10RR for Sheffield-based GR Motosport this year. Following a successful Superstock
Growing political tensions between Russia and the UK are causing concern for some tourists. Blanketed by snow and with temperatures dipping below zero, Moscow is a chilly place to be right now. And with relations between Russia and the UK cooling
SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell does not expect Rob Kiernan to play again this season. The centre-back – who joined Blues from Rangers in the summer – has played just twice this term after undergoing surgery on both knees. And Powell believes
SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell insists he was delighted to see Harry Kyprianou selected in Cyprus’ under 21 squad. The 21-year defender was called up for Cyprus’ European Championship qualifiers against Hungary and Sweden. And Powell
SOUTHEND United’s under 18 side moved to the top of the EFL Youth Alliance Merit League One table following a 2-1 win against Bristol Rovers. The triumph followed hot on the heels of the Shrimpers’ 3-1 victory against Swindon Town and pleased youth
THE Bengal Diner is more than just a restaurant. Owner Syful Allum always wanted it to be a part of the community - and that is exactly what it has become in the four years since he took over the premises. Previously a Spanish restaurant, Syful
CHARLTON Athletic’s Chloe Brunton-Wilde says she is excited to ‘go home’ when she makes the trip to Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday. The 20-year-old from Shoebury rejoined the Addicks - where she came through the youth academy -
Katie Wright took a dip in a vat of vino as part of a trendy new treatment. It's well known that drinking wine has health benefits (as long as it's in moderation), but is bathing in plonk good for your skin? That's what I aimed to find out
It's fair to say I can be partial to a pint of Guinness. And where better to enjoy a pint or two (or three) of the legendary black stuff than in Dublin on St. Patrick's Day? Well, I'll stick my neck out here, and conclude - nowhere. Especially when
A storm of protest has been brewing over delays in reclaiming control of 200 miles of UK territorial waters.Now, a Southend MP is among only a handful of Conservative backbenchers who have signed a letter of protest over UK fishing rights.Britain is set
A BASILDON club will stay open with a set of conditions placed on its licence after a hearing. Unit 7, in Festival Leisure Park, faced a review by Basildon Council at the request of Mark Ellis, councillor for Laindon Park and Fryerns. The call
The world famous Oktoberfest comes to Southend this October. The grand beer tent will be at Priory Park on October 19 and 20. Showcasing some of the best and authentic Oompah bands from around the world across all three sessions. Plus
PLANS to build homes and flats in Rayleigh are set to be thrown out because they do not offer any affordable housing. A total of 57 homes will likely be refused by councillors at a Rochford Council planning meeting tonight after developers provided
Southend residents are keen for the town to become a city. Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, has been calling for Prime Minister Theresa May to recognise the town as the first post-Brexit city. In the UK, a town can only become a city
SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell has been linked with a coaching role for England - but the club have yet to be approached by the Football Association. The FA is considering making it mandatory for all England teams to have an ethnic minority
SOUTHEND United defender Harry Kyprianou says his first international call-up was the perfect way to celebrate his 21st birthday. The Shrimpers centre-back has been selected in the Cyprus under 21 squad for forthcoming European Championship qualifiers
CANVEY-BASED Dr Andy Starkey attended Parliament to present artificial intelligence research to a range of politicians and experts.Dr Starkey presented his research about using artificial intelligence to increase productivity and strategic decision making
A brand new leisure facility could be built in Billericay following a decision by the council’s Regeneration and Environment Committee to further investigate two options. At a meeting of the Regeneration and Environment Committee on Wednesday the
A MAN who was driving around with two large machetes in his car has avoided prison despite the judge warning him that he cannot use his medical conditions as a get out of jail free card. Luke Stringer, 24, of Havengore, Basildon, was arrested by
A FAMILY is one step closer to raising the money needed for an extension which will provide a bedroom and wet room for their disabled toddler. Edward Hewitt, two, suffers from an unknown neurological condition as well as epilepsy, scoliosis and cerebral
LOCAL artist John Bulley has painted a special portrait in the middle of Southend High Street to mark World Down Syndrome Week. John painted a mural of Amy - a local girl who has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. The image John used was taken
An iconic part of Southend’s coastline has been recognised for the important part it played in changing the world we live in today. The section of the Mulberry Harbour, which lies broken-backed just one and a half miles from the Thorpe Bay shoreline,
The owner of a property where there were fears it could be turned into a traveller site has said they are unfounded. Basildon councillor Chris Jackman had voiced fears after the run down house on the A127, known as Hillview, had work start to cut
A murder investigation has been launched after a stabbing near a school.Essex Police contacted by the ambulance service shortly before 7.40pm yesterday, with reports a man had been found injured in Queen Elizabeth Drive. Despite the efforts of paramedics
c2c trains are experiencing delays and cancellations this morning.Due to a train fault, the line towards London is blocked.Train services running across the whole c2c network will be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or terminated at and started
Essex Police have confirmed a man was found dead in the public toilets in Southend town centre last night. Police officers were guarding the scene at the corner of Tylers Avenue and Chichester Road, until late last night and a sheet was hung up
ROBBIE Evans said he was delighted to win his first trophy since turning professional six years ago. Evans played a vital role in Billericay Town’s Essex Senior Cup victory over Chelmsford City. The versatile 22-year-old scored the opening
HARRY Wheeler says he was thinking about team selection for tonight’s Isthmian Premier League match against Tonbridge Angels the moment the final whistle had gone on Billericay Town’s Essex Senior Cup triumph. Town defeated Chelmsford City 2-1
FURTHER resident involvement surrounding controversial plan’s for Canvey’s Paddocks would have reduced council backlash, a new report into Castle Point Council has stated. The local government association was invited to Castle Point to carry out
RECENT figures have revealed that Southend has the greatest share of violent and sexual crime in Essex, and such crimes have increased by 18 per cent across the county. The data shows that 5,360 violent or sexual crimes took place in Southend between
CONCERNED residents who are worried about flood defences to be built in Shoebury say they are being left in the dark by Southend COuncil. Peter Grubb, a founding member of Friends of Shoebury Common, said he and other members have been refused
