SOUTH Essex’s non-league sides continued their pre-season preparations in a number of friendlies. East Thurrock United came from behind to seal a 2-1 triumph over Colchester United. Ryan Gondoh, who spent time on loan with Isthmian North side
CONCORD Rangers’ pre-season preparations continued with a 3-2 defeat to Leyton Orient. Sammy Moore’s side raced into a two-goal lead thanks to Billy Knott and Nana Boakye-Yiadom finding the back of the net at the Aspect Arena. But the National
FOUR cars were damaged in an early morning crash in a residential street in Southend. A blue Peugeot collided at speed with a van, causing it to then crash into three other vehicles parked along Trinity Road. The crash happened at around
IAIN O'Connell has resigned as the manager of Great Wakering Rovers. O’Connell, who took over as boss in February 2017 following the departure of Keith Wilson, quits after 18 months in charge and just three weeks before the start of the Isthmian
Basildon residents have been invited to the official opening of two brand new exciting new sports facilities. State-of-the-art facilities at Eversley Leisure Centre, Pitsea have recently been opened including 3G football pitches and a new gymnastics hall
Twenty students from Beauchamps High School, Wickford built on their classroom knowledge by visiting a real-life construction site at the Craylands Estate, Basildon. Morgan Sindall Property Services (MSPS) – Basildon Council’s property services contractor
The 2018 Nursing Times Awards shortlist, recognising excellence in nursing, has been announced and St. Luke’s Hospice are in the running to receive an award for their Shared Care Liver Pathway developed by St. Luke’s Hospice in collaboration with the
Long-awaited Pixar sequels, nail-biting action movies and the all-female Ocean’s 8 - plenty of exciting blockbusters are arriving in cinemas over the next couple of months. So, get the popcorn ready - here are the silver-screen epics you won’t want
A FAMILY has raised hundreds of pounds for charities which helped save their daughter's life.Three years ago, Eliza Bentham’s life was saved by Southend A&E and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) when she was just 15 weeks old.Eliza was rushed to
STAFF at a care home are celebrating after they were rated Outstanding again by a health watchdog.Woodbury Court, Tavistock Road, Laindon, received the news following an inspection from the Care Quality Commission.Inspectors found the leadership of the
A TECHNOLOGY company has raised £13,000 for Havens Hospice after taking on the national Three Peaks Challenge.16 staff members from Utilize Plc climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in less than 24 hours, in support of the hospice which has been
FOOTBALL may not be coming home but the love of the game has been reignited on English shores - and clubs in the community are set to benefit. England lost on Wednesday night in the semi finals, and again on Saturday, but the World Cup has generally
THE UK’s largest online ironmongery supplier has recognised its longest serving staff.A series of awards have been recently presented to employees Basildon-based Ironmongery Direct for more than ten years.One staff member, Jim Cook, distribution centre
