A teenager died after suffering multiple traumatic injuries following a motorbike crash, an inquest has heard. The inquest into the death of Harley Griggs, 15, from Billericay was opened at Essex Coroners Court in Chelmsford this morning. He
A SOUTHEND festival which was set to draw in more than 10,000 people has been delayed until next year but vows to be bigger and better. The Southend City Festival has taken the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming event until next year as
ECHOSPORT talks to Halifax Town fan Luke Walsh, from the National League Podcast, ahead of tonight's match with Southend United. What are the hopes for Halifax this season? "Not just for me personally but I feel the majority of the fans are
BBC Strictly Come Dancing and Eastenders star Rose Ayling-Ellis has teamed up with Barbie to unveil their first doll with behind-the-ear hearing aids. The 27-year-old actress, who won Strictly in 2021, features in the Rose, Barbie & Friends campaign
In February 2009, the country was shocked by the murder of Clare Wood. The 36-year-old was killed by her ex-boyfriend, George Appleton, who had previously served prison sentences for stalking, harassing and abusing women. After her death, her
Adults over 50 and those clinically vulnerable will be offered the first Covid-19 jab to target two strains of the virus. This will be part of the UK’s autumn booster programme. Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said that Moderna’s new bivalent
Nando’s is giving away free chicken to students receiving their A-Level and GCSE results over the next couple of weeks. The popular chicken chain is bringing back its popular Results Day Dash for 2022 with Peri-Peri offers for youngsters collecting
Here is a selection of animals from the RSPCA branches in Essex who are looking for a forever home. There are some animals from the Essex South, Southend & District branch, and the South West branch. If you think you would be able to rehome
EXPERTS have warned of thunderstorms set to ravage south Essex today following a weekend of scorching hot weather. But when exactly can we expect them? READ MORE Parents call for school to be released from trust as it announces new
A NATURE reserve has been damaged by two fires caused by carelessly disposed lit cigarettes. Firefighters are urging people who smoke to dispose of their cigarettes properly following two fires at a Billericay Nature Reserve over the past few days
POLICE have released an image of a missing man's car in a bid to locate him. Officers are looking for David Crosthwaite, who is missing from Basildon. READ MORE Parents call for school to be released from trust as it announces new
HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to the “best-ever leader of Southend Council” who once saved the city’s iconic Kursaal from the risk of demolition. Former Lib Dem councillor Graham Longley died yesterday morning after a short illness, aged 74
VETERAN councillor Graham Longley was a Southend community stalwart and fought hard to improved his beloved home town. He first felt inspired to be involved in politics when he was 16 years old after a Southend bus strike left him and colleagues
SEAFRONT traders have expressed their frustration over broken attractions during the peak of the summer season. Earlier this month Southend's Pier Hill lift broke down followed shortly by the new council-labelled "state-of-the-art" electric pier
PARENTS are calling for an academy trust to release an “inadequate” school from its control. Ortu Gable Hall School, in Corringham, was rated “inadequate” – the lowest possible Ofsted rating – earlier this year. Parents are calling for the
RESIDENTS are furious after Southend’s beaches were left awash with rubbish as thousands flocked to the seafront this weekend. With temperatures rocketing above 30c on Saturday and Sunday, Southend was a hive of activity as residents and visitors
A NEW bar offering axe-throwing, beer pong and pool is set to move into a key slot in a Southend shopping centre. Boom Battle Bar, an adventure bar chain, has applied for a premises licence to operate in the Victoria Shopping Centre. The venue
SHOCKING online footage has shown a man being repeatedly punched on the floor during a sickening attack which happened just metres away from a music festival in Shoebury. A police investigation is underway into the assault near East Beach on Sunday
A BIKER who lost his leg in a serious workplace accident has been awarded a multi-million-pound payout. Damien Bundock, 29, from Grays, had his leg crushed by machinery weighing three tonnes while working on a demolition project back in 2017 for
A 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted after being followed by a man, sparking her mum to order the victim and her sisters to carry rape alarms when out in south Essex. Police have launched an investigation into the sex assault in Main Road
ARNELL Beryl Ann Passed away 2nd July 2022. Following the sad loss of Beryl, Colin would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for all their support and floral tributes.
CRICKET: Hadleigh & Thundersley slipped to third in the Premier Division standings after suffering a 68 run defeat against Brentwood. Brentwood elected to bat first after winning the toss and made 336/8 with Louis Poynter (3/61) was the pick of
