Archive - Thursday, 15 November 2018

'Blues are what's best for Yearwood'
DRU Yearwood is better off staying at Southend United, according to Shrimpers boss Chris Powell.
VAR to be introduced in Premier League
Premier League clubs have agreed in principle to introduce Video Assistant Referees from next season.
Football Supporters' Federation urges clubs to reject Scudamore £5million leaving present
The Football Supporters' Federation (FSF) has urged clubs to reject a plan to give outgoing Premier League boss Richard Scudamore a £5million leaving present.
Leisure Island Fun Park, Canvey narrowly misses out on award - to Peppa Pig World
A CANVEY fun park narrowly missed scooping a Family Favourites Award for best day out for under fives after winning the category for East Anglia.
Forum library murder suspect 'suffers from PTSD after acid attack'
A MURDER suspect claimed he stabbed a teenager in self defence and because he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Victim's friend: 'I didn't think Fabian was going to die after stabbing at the Forum'
A MAN tried in vain to stop his friend dying after he was stabbed in the chest, a court heard.
Children learn to make robots in exciting school club
CHILDREN are being given the opportunity to make robots to encourage them to study science and maths.
Fun for all at Southend's festive lights switch on event
SOUTHEND is gearing up for the best Christmas lights switch on so far.
Gunman on the loose near Mellow Purgess Close, Laindon
Armed police have rushed to a Basildon estate.
Two vicious thugs who threw ammonia causing permanent sight damage jailed
VICIOUS thugs who threw ammonia into the face of a vulnerable man have been jailed for a combined 18 years.
Missing: can you help find 15-year-old Rebecca who may be in Southend or Benfleet
Have you seen 15-year-old Rebecca Baker?
Hour long delays and two seriously injured after M25 crash
There is more than an hour of queues after a car and a lorry collided on the M25.
Library closure plans will 'rip the heart out of our communities'
A TRADE union boss has accused County Hall bosses of "ripping the heart out of our communities" by threatening to close 25 libraries across Essex.
This paedophile pretended to be a girl so a young boy would send him pictures
A man who pretended to be a girl to incite a boy into sexual activity has been jailed.
Murder accused: ‘I was trying to protect myself during fatal fight near The Forum'
A MURDER suspect claimed he was trying to protect himself during a fatal stabbing which took place at the heart of the town centre.
Teenager cried ‘I’m going to die’ after being fatally stabbed in the heart near the Forum library, Southend
A TEENAGER cried “I’m going to die” after he was stabbed in the chest while standing up to the men trying to steal his car, a court heard.
Revealed: new nurse leading Havens Hospice unveils her plans for the future
HAVENS Hospices has appointed a new director with 26 years of experience in the NHS to lead it “through a period of exciting change”.
College celebrates excellent results and praises students at graduation ceremony
SEEVIC College celebrated excellent results at its annual graduation ceremony.
WATCH: Canvey and Basildon WILL have live reindeer festive shows...despite national welfare concerns
BASILDON and Canvey will both continue to have live reindeer at their Christmas events, despite other towns cancelling after shocking abuse of some animals was revealed.
Westcliff cancer-sufferer who raised thousands for others sadly dies
A KIND-hearted fundraiser who began raising money after being diagnosed with a brain tumour has died.
Warning about door-step salesmen linked to burglary gangs
Residents are being warned of people knocking door to door who may be linked to burglary gangs.
Elvis on a high after netting first Blues goal in Saints win
SOUTHEND United right-back Elvis Bwomono remains on a high after netting the first goal of his senior career.
Nine Christmas adverts that are more festive than John Lewis and Elton John
John Lewis launched their Christmas advert this week, featuring Sir Elton John, and the gift of a piano that set him on the path to stardom.
What a mess! FOUR Cabinet members resign within hours over Brexit plans
Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey has resigned the Cabinet saying the Brexit deal "does not honour the result of the referendum".
Threatened libraries must be saved - Labour launches campaign
BASILDON'S Labour group has announced a campaign to save the areas libraries.
WATCH: John Lewis 2018 Christmas ad released
IT'S HERE!
"Southend Council is wasting your money in £50m seafront plan" - Businessman Philip Miller
A LEADING businessman has taken to social media to mock the deal struck between Southend Council and the developer behind a £50million seafront leisure complex.
Horror-on-Sea film festival returning to Southend - with some great treats
THE Horror-on-Sea film festival is returning to Southend and promises to be the biggest and best yet.
Basildon drug dealer who fled from police and then tried to swallow drugs jailed
A drug dealer who traveled to Basildon to deal and was caught red-handed carrying has been jailed for three years.
Long queues over QE2 bridge after crash
THERE are long queues stretching back over the QE2 bridge after a crash in Kent this morning.
Two accidents causing delays on M25
TWO accidents are causing delays on the M25 this morning.
Hullbridge boss Manning: It’s great to see players progress
DARREN Manning believes Hullbridge Sports will continue to thrive despite seeing three key players depart for Basildon United.
This Canvey attraction is competing against Legoland and Peppa Pig World in national competition
A CANVEY fun park will go up against Legoland and Peppa Pig World in a national competition to find the best day out for under fives.
The Boatyard restaurant in Old Leigh up for sale...at the right price
A RESTAURANT owner is looking for somebody to take on The Boatyard in Leigh.
Jewellery and cash stolen while Laindon woman undergoes heart surgery
A DISABLED woman had thousands of pounds in jewellery and cash stolen by a man she met online while she was having heart surgery.
Southend's Nazareth House slammed in inspection report - weeks after development plan blocked
A CARE home has been told it must improve - just weeks after a redevelopment plan was blocked.
Sheila Irene Squires
Sheila Irene SQUIRES Sadly passed away 21st October A much loved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Wife to the late Colin Squires. Service at Southend Crematorium Monday 26.11.2018 12.20pm. Family flowers only, donations welcome to PBC…
Picture gallery from Blues' win against Southampton
LUAN Marshall's picture gallery from Southend United's 3-0 win against Southampton under 21s in the Checkatrade Trophy.
Blues boss Powell praises debutant Kelman
SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell heaped praise on Charlie Kelman after handing the Shrimpers starlet his first team debut.

Archive - Thursday, 15 November 2018

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'Blues are what's best for Yearwood'

VAR to be introduced in Premier League

Football Supporters' Federation urges clubs to reject Scudamore £5million leaving present

Leisure Island Fun Park, Canvey narrowly misses out on award - to Peppa Pig World

Forum library murder suspect 'suffers from PTSD after acid attack'

Victim's friend: 'I didn't think Fabian was going to die after stabbing at the Forum'

Children learn to make robots in exciting school club

Fun for all at Southend's festive lights switch on event

Gunman on the loose near Mellow Purgess Close, Laindon

Two vicious thugs who threw ammonia causing permanent sight damage jailed

Missing: can you help find 15-year-old Rebecca who may be in Southend or Benfleet

Hour long delays and two seriously injured after M25 crash

Library closure plans will 'rip the heart out of our communities'

This paedophile pretended to be a girl so a young boy would send him pictures

Murder accused: ‘I was trying to protect myself during fatal fight near The Forum'

Teenager cried ‘I’m going to die’ after being fatally stabbed in the heart near the Forum library, Southend

Revealed: new nurse leading Havens Hospice unveils her plans for the future

College celebrates excellent results and praises students at graduation ceremony

WATCH: Canvey and Basildon WILL have live reindeer festive shows...despite national welfare concerns

Westcliff cancer-sufferer who raised thousands for others sadly dies

Warning about door-step salesmen linked to burglary gangs

Elvis on a high after netting first Blues goal in Saints win

Nine Christmas adverts that are more festive than John Lewis and Elton John

What a mess! FOUR Cabinet members resign within hours over Brexit plans

Threatened libraries must be saved - Labour launches campaign

WATCH: John Lewis 2018 Christmas ad released

"Southend Council is wasting your money in £50m seafront plan" - Businessman Philip Miller

Horror-on-Sea film festival returning to Southend - with some great treats

Basildon drug dealer who fled from police and then tried to swallow drugs jailed

Long queues over QE2 bridge after crash

Two accidents causing delays on M25

Hullbridge boss Manning: It’s great to see players progress

This Canvey attraction is competing against Legoland and Peppa Pig World in national competition

The Boatyard restaurant in Old Leigh up for sale...at the right price

Jewellery and cash stolen while Laindon woman undergoes heart surgery

Southend's Nazareth House slammed in inspection report - weeks after development plan blocked

Sheila Irene Squires

Picture gallery from Blues' win against Southampton

Blues boss Powell praises debutant Kelman