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SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell has refused to rule the fit-again Dru Yearwood out of tomorrow’s clash with Fleetwood Town at Roots Hall.
LABOUR councillors in Basildon have elected Gavin Callaghan as their leader tonight.
A SCATHING critique of Southend High Street has been published by a former council leader.
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Essex as Storm Bronagh is set to hit.
A DRUG dealer who avoided prison after setting up a secret lair to grow drugs has now been jailed, following a hearing at the Court of Appeal.
GREAT Wakering Rovers manager Garry Kimble says he got the response he wanted from a weekend defeat despite losing on penalties in the Isthmian League Cup.
A MOTHER whose son was murdered by an online predator has spoken out about the importance of raising awareness about the dangers of the internet.
A FORMER leader of Southend Council has called for large town centre shop units to be broken up into smaller shops to save the High Street from rampant decline.
SOUTH Essex sports fans have a host of football and rugby clashes to look forward to this weekend.
CANVEY’S major seafront regeneration plans are not dead – despite missing out on initial funding for the scheme.
ESSEX fast bowler Jamie Porter is hoping for an England call-up ahead of this winter's tour of Sri Lanka.
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Fed up with the same park? Bored of being stuck inside?
The decision by the Metropolitan Police to discontinue the investigation into a serial cat killer after concluding it was foxes has been criticised.
WORCESTERSHIRE have been relegated to County Championship Division Two after suffering an innings and 129 run defeat to Essex.
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A company is offering free transport to Spurs fans wanting to travel to match against Watford in Milton Keynes
TIMOTHEE Dieng insists Southend United must ‘show more’ against Fleetwood Town this weekend.
We conceded in the last minute to draw 3-3 with Aveley on Tuesday night and I think it was a fair result.
SCORES of Leigh Striders members have been put through their paces in a number of events.
James Bond is well-known for his shaken but not stirred martinis and now a book has been released paying homage to the world's most fictional spy.
Up to 500 cat killings were not the work of a serial killer, but foxes, police have decided.
Nick ATKINSON 20.09.1960 - 13.05.2009 Always in our minds, forever in our hearts. Miss you so much Nicky. God Bless Love Mum, Chris, Jeannine, Michelle and Shannon xxxxx
Mary Ellen RAND 23.10.1931 6.9.2018 It is with enormous sadness that we announce the death of Mary Ellen Rand after a short illness. Wonderful Mother to Liam and Daughter-in-law, Sandy. She died in the certain trust she now resides in the arms of God…
FORMER Southend United favourite Roy McDonough feels footballing hardmen are becoming a dying breed.
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former chairman of the Royal British Legion.
SOUTHEND United defender Harry Lennon expects to be back in action at the start of October.
A SHOW which "showcases the glory of Irish Culture" but "brings it into the 21st century in a way that's never been done before" via stunning dance, theatre and music, is on its way to the Towngate Theatre in Basildon next month.
Looking for ways to ease those weekly food bills? Vicky Shaw seeks some simple suggestions.
THIS month marks the 50th birthday of the opening of Basildon’s original Arts Centre.
HERE are some more never-before-seen photos from our archives.
THORPE Hall Golf Club members Richard McEvoy and Matt Southgate will be looking to build on their fine form when the Portugal Masters gets underway today.
DANIEL Brooks is hoping a long-term wrist injury will not cause havoc as the Portugal Masters gets underway today.
A teenager has been charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with the murder of John Prodage.
HULLBRIDGE Sports boss Darren Manning has hailed the impact Southend United full-back Ben Coker has made to his defence.
A knife-wielding thug stole cash, cigarettes and a bottle of whisky in a robbery.
Feeling a bit down after the summer? Not looking forward to winter?
Passenger number at Southend Airport have increased by almost 40 per cent in the first half of this year.
A MAJOR road will be closed for nine nights for maintenance works.
DEAN Brennan is looking to bring an ‘attack-minded philosophy’ to Billericay Town after being appointed as the club’s manager.
A DANCE school with a difference has let the genie out of bottle with a photoshoot ahead of an upcoming production.
AN MP candidate has apologised after releasing incorrect figures about class sizes in Southend.
FURIOUS campaigners have claimed surveyors spotted at the Paddocks Community Centre were there to prepare for development.
SOUTHEND’S 99p cafe has struck a deal with the Salvation Army to help feed the homeless.
A MUM is trying to “shatter the taboo” of talking about brain donations after the tragic death of her daughter.
ANGRY residents have complained about homeless people camping on their doorsteps.
FIRE crews rushed to a large fire at a dock yard.
