Archive - Thursday, 18 April 2019

Blues supporters are left fearing the worse
SOUTHEND United fans fear their side are set for relegation.
Blues boss Bond: It's must win for us at Walsall
SOUTHEND United manager Kevin Bond feels the Shrimpers ‘must win’ at Walsall on Friday to keep their survival hopes alive.
Head-to-head: Walsall v Southend United
A STASTICAL preview of Southend United's trip to Walsall.
Blues boss Bond to assess fitness risks ahead of Walsall clash
SOUTHEND United manager Kevin Bond must decide whether or not to take risks on players who are not fully fit for Friday's crunch clash at Walsall.
The view from the other side: Walsall
ECHOSPORT talks to Walsall fan Peter Sturgess ahead of Friday's game with Southend United.
Billericay's Rushen excited to face former club C&K Basildon in final
ZOE Rushen says she cannot wait to go head-to-head with her former club in a bid for silverware tonight.
Gender pay gap shows men now earn 18% more than women at Southend Hospital
Men working at Southend Hospital are benefitting from significantly higher salaries and bonus payments than their female colleagues.
Here are the supermarket opening times for Southend, Basildon and Canvey over Easter 2019
Tomorrow marks the start of the Easter weekend with its two precious bank holidays.
New pictures emerge as armed police swoop on residential street
NEW pictures have emerged showing armed police arresting men after gun fears were raised in Westcliff.
WATCH: Adventure Island bosses testing new £1m ride
Fun park bosses are testing their exciting £1million ride ahead of its unveiling.
South Essex set to sizzle in 20°C heat this Easter bank holiday weekend
South Essex looks set to sizzle this Easter weekend.
Major A13 roadworks stop for Easter weekend
Road closure on the A13 will be reversed for the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Southend Rockets’ Efe claims international call-up
SOUTHEND Rockets’ basketball star Efe Ukegheson is set to represent England under-15s in the Lions Cup.
A130 blocked after crash between car and tractor
A CRASH has blocked the A130 after a crash between a car and a tractor.
Blues defender Lennon faces fight to be fit for Walsall clash
SOUTHEND United defender Harry Lennon is facing a fight to be fit for tomorrow’s trip to Walsall.
Rylan Clark to co-host Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show with Zoe Ball
ESSEX'S favourite telly host, Rylan Clark, has landed a presenting role for the next season of Strictly Come Dancing's spin-off show.
South Essex win British Team title
MEN’S artistic head coach Anthony Wise says South Essex Gymnastics Club’s British Team title has signalled a true changing of the guard in the club’s proud history.
Jimmy shines to win in Pool English Open
POOL star Jimmy Carney is celebrating pocketing the IPA English Open Championships in Bradford.
Cousins jailed for brutal killing of elderly great-uncle in botched robbery
A pair of cousins have been jailed for killing their elderly great-uncle in a robbery aimed at stealing money to feed their drug habits.
Salon helps charity with cash donation again
A GRAYS salon has made another fruitful donation to Cancer Research.
Man pinned to the ground and arrested after reports of 'armed drug gang'
ARMED police were called to reports of a man with a gun in Westcliff.
Man due in court after police officers threatened with knife
A MAN is due in court after two police officers were threatened with a knife in Southend.
Manhunt as arsonists set fire to caravan
ARSONISTS set fire to a caravan in Basildon.
Child, 9, hit by car near train station
A CHILD has been taken to hospital with head injuries after a crash in Benfleet.
'Richard's death devastated us... and now we want to help others'
A FAMILY has vowed to help others after the horror of losing a beloved son after he was hit by a train.
Tesco Lee's FOUR-MONTH silence while working lands more than £7k
A MAN who has raised more than £80,000 for charity since 2007 has just completed his latest challenge... which saw him stay silent while at work for four months.
Cash boost means new visitor centre for wildlife reserve
A WILDLIFE trust is set to demolish its visitor centre near Basildon to make way for a brand new facility.
Chery Ann Dibnah Thipthorp
Cheryl Ann Dibnah (Thipthorp) 21.01.1963 - 18.04.2015 The years may pass but the pain of losing you never gets easier. From all your loving family XXX
David John Hales
DAVID JOHN HALES Passed away 31st March, very missed Husband and Father. Service to be held at Southend Crematorium 2nd May at 11:20am. The family kindly ask rather than floral tributes, for donations towards a yearly pigeon trophy in David's Memory.…
Louise Anne Latter
Louise Anne LATTER Sadly passed away on 31st March 2019 Aged 49 years. Loving Wife of Darren Mother to Rebecca & Matthew. Funeral service to be held at the West Chapel, Southend Crematorium on Thursday 25th April at 11.20am. All welcome. Donations…
Edward Charlton
EDWARD CHARLTON Passed away peacefully on 26th March 2019 He will be greatly missed by all his Family & friends. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel at 3.00pm on Thursday 25th April. Family Flowers only please, donations…
Christopher Alan Cann
Christopher Alan CANN 'Chris' Sadly passed away on 1st April 2019 Aged 74 years. Funeral to take place at Southend Crematorium, at 2.20pm on Friday 3rd May. Family flowers preferred but floral tributes are welcome if desired. Donations will be shared…
Arthur 'Lol' Argent
Arthur ARGENT 'Lol' Previously of The Goldmine Cafe Passed away peacefully on 8th April 2019 Aged 94 years. Loving Husband of Betty for 73 years and Dad to Gill Who will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at the South Chapel, Southend…
Celia Mary Fiford
Celia Mary FIFORD Passed away peacefully on 3rd April 2019 Aged 88 years. A loving Wife, Mum, Nan and Great Nan Who will be sadly missed by her Family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 23rd April, 11.00am at Southend Crematorium. Family…
Mary Magdalene Cheong
Mary Magdalene CHEONG It is 10 years since you left us and it seemed like yesterday. Your life of unselfishness, generosity and patience and your ever engaging personality are still remembered and treasured today. Last but not least, towards the latter…
Michael J Clarek
Michael J Clark 'Mick' 05.05.1931 - 18.04.2013 Death leaves a heartache That no one can heal Love leaves a memory That no one can steal. Your loving Wife Eileen X
Sussex: Basildon are not already on holidays despite survival
JOHN Sussex insists his Basildon United players will not be thinking they are ‘already on their holidays’ despite sealing their Isthmian North safety at the weekend.
Yob gang uses catapult to launch stones at houses
A GANG of yobs have been using catapults to launch stones at homes on Canvey.
Facebook uploaded 1.5 million users' email contacts without their consent
Facebook harvested the email contacts of more than 1.5 million new users who joined the site since 2016, without their consent.
Cat rescued from six-inch gap in home wall
A cat was rescued after getting stuck in a six-inch gap in a wall of a home.
Bride-to-be wants compensation after cancelled Southend flight 'ruins' hen do
A BRIDE-TO-BE and nine friends are demanding compensation from easyJet after a cancelled flight from Southend “ruined” their hen party.
Social worker faces misconduct hearing accused of faking documents for loan claim
A SOCIAL worker will face a misconduct hearing after being accused of producing fake documents in order to fiddle her student loan claim.
Boutique owner taunted by boasting 'thieves' who stole £1,500 worth of clothes
A SHOP owner told how she is being taunted by thieves dressing children in stolen clothes and boasting about it online.
'Operation Heatwave' launched as town prepares for tourist influx as temperatures set to soar
AN operation has been launched by Southend Council to cope with the huge number of tourists expected to flood into the town this weekend.
Manhunt as 93-year-old woman is targeted in street robbery
A MANHUNT is underway after a 93-year-old woman was knocked to the floor by two thugs on bikes in an attempted robbery.
Dog walker forced to give chase as gang attempt to steal family pet
A GANG of boys tried to steal a family pet while it was being walked by the owner’s dad
WATCH: Video shows moped yob run red light before seafront crash
SHOCKING dashcam footage shows two teenagers on a moped skipping a red light before being hit by a car along Southend seafront.

17th April 2019