Archive - Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Essex's Gemma Collins' Dancing on Ice row sparks more than 80 complaints
GEMMA Collins' clash with Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner has sparked more than 80 complaints.
Patisserie Valerie collapses and puts 3,000 jobs at risk
Cake chain Patisserie Valerie has collapsed into administration, putting 2,800 jobs at risk.
O’Hara is confident of Billericay winning promotion
JAMIE O’Hara remains confident that Billericay Town will challenge for promotion this season.
White Ensign boss Munyard: Friendly ideal preparation for big fixture
WHITE Ensign player-manager Brett Munyard believes tonight’s friendly with Great Wakering Rovers is the ideal preparation for this weekend’s top-of-the-table clash with Hashtag United.
Wakering boss Kimble aims to give new signings an opportunity in friendly
GARRY Kimble will give recent signings the opportunity to impress when Great Wakering Rovers face White Ensign in a friendly tonight.
Aftershave raiders smash way into Boots chemist
RAIDERS smashed their way into a chemist to steal aftershave.
Probe launched as 'killer' was only classed as 'medium risk' before fire
A FORMER husband who carried out a campaign of abuse and intimidation was classed as “medium risk” by Essex Police before he set two people on fire, an inquest heard.
Teen yob who's banned from town in court again after 'breaching order FIVE times'
A TEENAGER banned from Basildon town centre is set to be hauled in front of the courts after allegedly breaching a criminal behaviour order.
Patients to be among the first in the country to trial 15-minute GP appointments
GP patients are set to become the first in the country to be offered 15-minute appointments in a bid to keep doctors.
'You b******!' Jury hears harrowing 999 call after mum is set alight in her home
AN inquest just has heard a harrowing 999 call made by the daughter of a woman who died after being set alight when she was doused in petrol.
Men can now take part in Race for Life and here's your nearest event
EQUALITY has hit a leading charity event with men allowed to take part in the Race for Life for the first time.
Dartford Tunnel crash closes lanes causing severe delays
TRAFFIC the Dartford Crossing is facing heavy delays following a two-car crash in the westbore tunnel.
Blues youngster Curran set to join Swindon
SOUTHEND United youngster Taylor Curran is set to join Swindon Town.
Blues' youngsters shine in EFL Floodlit Cup to maintain run
SOUTHEND United’s under-15s continued their fine form in the EFL Floodlit Cup with a 3-2 win at Millwall.
Blues striker Cox relishing partnership with new boy Humphrys
SOUTHEND United’s Simon Cox is revelling in his new strike partnership with Stephen Humphrys but believes the best is yet to come.
Westcliff up to second after win
WESTCLIFF surged up to second in the London & SE Premier Division standings with a 54-12 win at Shelford.
Rochford see off Diss to maintain 100 per cent record
LONDON One North leaders Rochford Hundred surged nine points clear at the top of the table with a 60-5 win at Diss.
Hoult holds nerve to secure victory for Southend Saxons
SIMON Hoult held his nerve to secure Southend Saxons a 28-25 win against Old Priorians but was still left feeling frustrated.
Five arrested in Dwayne Forrester murder investigation
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering Dwayne Forrester.
'Oh my God, someone’s attacking her': Witnesses describe horror as woman was doused in petrol and set on fire
WITNESSES who rushed to save two people set on fire have spoken about the horror of what they saw during an inquest into the double death.
Get a FREE teacake in Southend today!
IN Southend? And fancy a teacake for FREE after your lunch today?
Father's fear as crooks smash way into family home to steal almost £10k worth of jewellery
A FATHER has spoken of feeling violated after crooks smashed their way into a family home stealing thousands of pounds of sentimental jewellery.
Missing rescue dog Hari is finally found after two-month search
A community group has gone the extra mile to track down a dog who had been missing for two months.
Puddles the pony rescued after becoming stuck neck-high in mud
RSPCA officers and firefighters launched a rescue mission to free a pony who was stuck neck-high in mud in a ditch over the weekend.
IN PICTURES: Organisers 'ecstatic' over success for Horror-on-Sea festival
THE Horror-on-Sea festival went into its second and final weekend with rave reviews and feedback.
Family of Southend councillor Julian Ware-Lane send thanks for tributes
THE family of a Southend Labour councillor who has died have thanked people for tributes and support.
Winter parking woe as car park charges set to begin
CASTLE Point council is set to raise an additional £100,000 per year after endorsing a bid to introduce winter parking charges on Canvey seafront.
'Illegal' parking cameras set to be given green light despite thousands of drivers being fined already
PARKING cameras installed illegally are set to be given planning permission despite thousands claiming to have been fined unfairly.
Yobs reported to police after lobbing cans and stones at KFC drive-thru customers
YOBS have been reported to police after hurling stones and cans at customers and staff at a KFC drive thru.
Pregnant and working? These are your rights...
When working women find out they’re pregnant, their thoughts will normally centre on their growing baby, rather than their rights at work. But as the pregnancy progresses, or even soon after the baby’s born, those rights may become a crucial issue.
Lakeside's House of Fraser saved from the axe after 11th hour deal
The Lakeside House of Fraser has been saved from the axe after a last-minute deal was struck to keep it open.
Yellow weather warning for ice issued for Essex
Forecasters have warned drivers to expect icy conditions this evening and tomorrow morning.
WATCH: The moment Leigh mum wowed judges on The Voice
This is the moment a mum-of-two from Leigh wowed judges on the Voice at the weekend.
Police hunt for missing Martin Siu, 48 from Southend
Police are searching for a 48-year-old man who is missing from Southend.
Hit-and-run mum forgot who she was after crash
A HIT-AND-RUN victim needed more than 20 stitches in her head after she was knocked down in the street by a moped rider.
Mother’s heartbreaking words to daughter after ‘fire attack’
A DAUGHTER has revealed the heartbreaking words her mother shared with her after being set on fire.
'Ex-husband was violent and abusive in months prior to fatal fire attack'
A FATHER carried out a campaign of harassment, terrorising his ex-wife and his daughters before a fatal attack on his mother-in-law, an inquest heard.
Pervert snared by paedo hunters after trying to entice 'child' into sex acts
A PERVERT snared by paedophile hunters has avoided jail despite trying to entice a fake child into sexual acts.
Jean Brittain
JEAN BRITTAIN Passed away on 6th January 2019, aged 92. A much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, who will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium at 12.40 pm on Wednesday 20th February.
Elsie Margaret Robins
Elsie Margaret ROBINS Much loved Auntie. Died peacefully on Tuesday 15th January. Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, Monday 28th January at 10.20am. Donations for Fernbrook House, c/o F.P Guiver & Sons, who cared for Auntie with respect and…
Sue Clark
Sue CLARK Late of West Road, Shoebury Sadly passed away on 7th January 2019, aged 49. Funeral service to take place at Surfleet Crematorium, Lincs, 1st February at 2.00pm. Sue will be sadly missed.
Jennifer Byrne
Jennifer BYRNE (née Daniels) Passed away at home on 10th January 2019 Jenny will be greatly missed by family and friends. She will be received at St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church, Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea on Wednesday 23rd January at 4pm. Requiem…
Pam Friend
Pam FRIEND Sadly passed away on 14th January 2019 Aged 72 years. Funeral service to be held at the West Chapel, Southend Crematorium on Monday 28th January at 3.20pm. Donations in memory of Pam may be made to The Breast Unit Charity c/o J W Tate &…
Philip John Cannadine
Philip John CANNADINE Passed away in Southend Hospital on 9th January 2019, aged 64 years. Dear Son, Brother and Uncle. Funeral to be held at Southend Crematorium, North Chapel on 6th February 2.20pm. Donations if desired to Little Havens.
Simon John Coburn
Simon John COBURN Sadly passed away at home on Monday 31st December 2018, aged 65 years. Funeral Service at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel on Wednesday 6th February 2019 at 12.20pm. Flowers and enquires c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons Ltd 641…
Bizarre parking fine upheld by council after pigeon poo covered permit date
ANGRY birds teamed up with a traffic warden to produce a “ludicrous” parking fine which has been upheld by a council.

21st January 2019