FOUR men are in custody after a machete was used in a fight in Southend this morning. Police were called by colleagues from the East of England Ambulance Service at around 12.10am with reports that a man in his 20s had been attacked. It is
BILLERICAY Town continued their preparations for the National League South campaign with a resounding win in Northern Ireland. Town claimed an 8-0 victory over the Belfast-based St. James' Swifts. With 12 minutes on the clock, Ricky Modeste
A MAN is being held by police after a driver was killed in a tragic crash. The 50-year-old man was arrested by police after a collision in Burnt Mills Road, Basildon, at about 7.10pm last night. Police reports suggested a Vauxhall Zafira had
CHRIS Powell was boosted by Southend United’s spirited showing in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Roots Hall. Harry Lennon headed the Shrimpers in front midway through the first half before Luke Ayling equalised for the Championship club
SOUTHEND United held Championship club Leeds United to a 1-1 draw in their latest pre-season friendly at Roots Hall this afternoon. Summer signing Harry Lennon headed the Shrimpers in front midway through the first half before Luke Ayling equalised
Travellers have descended on a plot of land at the top of Billericay High Street. Residents have reported seeing up to 20 caravans on what is known locally as Sun Corner. Travellers initially arrived yesterday, and allegedly forced entry
A TEENAGE boy was sexually assaulted in a nature reserve after a man attempted to steal his money, bag and phone. Essex Police have launched an investigation into the sexual assault of a teenage boy in Billericay at around 9pm on Friday. After
AN author paid a visit to a coffee shop.Lizzie Page, of Leigh, visited The Novel Coffee Shop, in London Road, Southend, to donate a copy of her latest book The War Nurses and a signed poster.The shop doubles as a bookshop and coffee shop sand is staffed
We asked you whether you think having a Hilton at Fossetts Farm will be a boost or burden to the town.
The Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock teamed up with the Secretary of State for Transport to host a local Engineering Showcase in Basildon Town Centre. Attended by MP Stephen Metcalf and Chris Grayling, the Showcase brought government
A SWING band made an appearance at a café under new ownership in Southend at the weekend. The Terry Fane Swing Band performed in the sunshine on Saturday at the Glasshouse Cafe, Warrior Square, which recently opened under new ownership on June 1. Steve
More than 600 walkers have raised tens-of-thousands of pounds for charity.Participants in the Moonlight Colourthon, which took place around Southend on Saturday, July 7, have raised more than £84,000, plus Gift Aid, for 134 different charitable organisations
A team of young people from Hawkwell Baptist Church is going to Uganda to volunteer.After various fundraising activities, the youngsters from the Girls’ Brigade group will be going to the African country to be involved in a number of different projects
RECYCLING centres all around Essex are now benefiting from the installation of more than 20 defibrillators.Recycling Centres for Household Waste operated by Veolia on behalf of Essex County Council now have 21 emergency defibrillators installed on site.The
SOUTHEND'S town centre was full of colour yesterday as hundreds of people took part in the Pride Parade. Returning to Southend for the first time in 15 years, there has been a host of Pride events throughout the week to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community
It’s fascinating to ponder what today’s health and safety inspectors would make of Southend’s animal attractions during the interwar years. Eyebrows would most certainly have been raised by the sight of George “Tornado” Smith’s Wall of Death attraction
A LIFE saving piece of equipment has been unveiled outside a church.The 24-hour public access defibrillator has been installed outside of the foyer of the church hall at Hadleigh Methodist Church, in Chapel Lane, Hadleigh.Roger Kingston, from the church
BUILDING work has started on new homes in Basildon and Billericay. Leader of Basildon Council, Andrew Baggott and chairman of the housing committee, councillor Don Morris attended the sites in Long Lynderswood, Lee Chapel North and Roman Way, Billericay
A STUDENT has raised more than £300 for charity with a music event.Tom Johnson, 19, held Songs for Shelter at The Railway pub, Southend, to raise money for homeless charity HARP.He raised £330 with five acts performing.Tom said: “Homelessness is on the
THREE beaver colonies took part in the annual sandcastle competition.Youngsters at 55th Leigh, 4/6th Leigh and 8th Leigh took part in the contest, in Bell Wharf, Old Leigh.Each beaver group had 30 minutes to construct the best sandcastle and the entries
Eastgate is hosting two free family events this summer.On July 25 between 11am and 3pm, families are invited to come deep in to the jungle and meet Mr Business, a rather enterprising Orang-utan, and his friend the explorer Jon Voyage. There will also
Plantswoman FIONA EDMOND, who owns the award-winning Green Island Gardens in Ardleigh, shares her gardening tips. Today the topic is the changing colours of Hydrangeas Hydrangeas and their changing colours Hydrangeas have long been used inn
