Archive - Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Police identify man they wished to speak to in relation to Roots Hall disturbance
OFFICERS investigating reports of a disturbance at Southend United’s home game against Barnsley earlier this year have identified one of the people they want to speak to.
Marks & Spencer to close more than 100 stores
RETAIL giant Marks & Spencer has posted a 10 per cent drop in annual profits amid a sweeping overhaul that will see it shut another 110 stores.
MP accused of 'throat slitting gesture' as PM outlines Brexit plans
RAYLEIGH and Wickford MP Mark Francois has come in for severe criticism after it was alleged he made a knife gesture in Prime Minister’s questions.
Date set for Southend's first ever yoga festival
THE inaugural Southend Yoga Festival is set to take place next month - and will see yoga fanatics come together to raise awareness for Havens Hospice.
'Drone was 50m away from colliding with plane above airport'
A DRONE being flown illegally came dangerously close to the path of a passenger plane near Southend Airport, an investigation has found.
Man, 41, goes missing from Leigh
A MAN has gone missing from Leigh.
Council handed £250k to bolster help for homeless
Almost a quarter of a million pounds in funding has been secured by Southend Council to help homeless people regain their independence.
House left smoke damaged after fire caused by overheated laptop
Firefighters were called to a house fire in Southend this morning.
Woman reported after two vehicle crash in Southend
A WOMAN has been reported after a two vehicle crash in Southend.
Waring targets promotion after making switch to Rochford
CHRIS Waring is targeting promotion from the London & SE Premier Division for the second season in succession.
Airport's car park revamp plans as extra 1.1m passengers expected this year
Southend Airport is revamping its car parking as it prepares to welcome 2.5 million passengers a year by the end of 2019 - up from 1.4million passengers last year.
Homeless group resubmits homeless shelter plans after 'backing from community'
PLANS for a homeless shelter in Westcliff have been resubmitted on a smaller scale - even though it’s open already.
Funding overhaul blamed as hospital hit by huge drop in student nurses
THE number of student nurses at Southend Hospital is less than a third of what it was two years ago, it has emerged.
Top cops back Tories' plan to hire 34 special officers... which may never happen
SENIOR police officers have welcomed ambitious plans to bring in an additional 34 special constables to Southend.
Appeal as man's 'pride and joy' motorbikes are stolen
A MAN who had his two bikes stolen has described the loss as like “losing his right arm”.
'Five or six' teen yobs blamed after children's playground is damaged
YOBS have been blamed for badly damaging a children’s play area.
Boss Scopes excited by Concord signings
DANNY Scopes is pleased with how his Concord Rangers side is shaping up during the early weeks of the summer.
Plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds to be banned in England
Plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds are to be banned in England from next year to tackle pollution and protect the environment.
Mystery Essex Lotto winner 'Mrs B' lands £1m
A mystery Lotto winner - known only as Mrs B - has become a millionaire without ever touching a ticket.
Plan ahead! No trains running between Southend Victoria and Wickford for 9 days
NO TRAINS will be running between Southend Victoria and Wickford for nine days as part of a £46m project.
Blues snap up former Burnley youngster Taylor
SOUTHEND United have signed promising centre-back Richard Taylor following his release from Burnley.
Marks and Spencer to shut another 110 stores as profits drop
Marks & Spencer is set to shut another 110 stores after seeing its annual profits drop 10 per cent.
Judge orders arrest of cyber attacker after he allegedly fled the country
A judge has ordered the arrest of a Canadian computer developer who carried out a cyber attack against his former employer in the UK, after the defendant allegedly skipped the country before a scheduled court appearance.
Five-year-old mugged by men as he waits for disabled mum outside chemist
A FIVE–YEAR-OLD boy was mugged of a smart phone outside a chemist in Southend.
High end restaurant lined up in £125m seafront overhaul plans
A “very high-end restaurant” will be part of £125million plans for a prominent seafront site, developers have revealed as they prepare to clear the site.
Teen caught with £38k drug haul (somehow) avoids jail
A drug dealer caught with £38,000 worth of crack and heroin has avoided jail... and has been given a curfew instead.
GP launches online service so doctors can consult patients from their homes
A GP surgery has launched a new service which allows patients to be seen by their doctor via video link from their own home.
Woman's warning: ‘Botched butterfly tattoo landed me in hospital’
A WOMAN is warning others to never use unlicensed tattoo artists after a nasty infection landed her in hospital.
Patricia Thomson
Patricia THOMSON Remembering you today on your birthday We all love and miss you so very much. With all our love forever and always Love all the family xxxx
Anne Denise Fox
Anne Denise FOX (née Gilbert) Anne sadly passed away on 21st April 2019 Much loved Mum, Grandma & Sister. Funeral at St. NIcholas Church, Great Wakering on Thursday 30th May 2019 at 11.15am followed by cremation. Family Flowers Only. Donations, if…
Vince Wayne Holland
Vince Wayne HOLLAND Passed away at home on 15th May 2019, Aged 50 years. No more suffering, such a brave man. Missed by all that knew him. Funeral service 2pm Thursday 23rd May at Southend Crematorium Love you millions x

21st May 2019