RAVI Bopara scored his second Specsavers County Championship century of the season as Essex edged Worcestershire closer to relegation. All-rounder Bopara ticked the Essex innings along, putting on century stands with half-century makers Adam Wheater
BOWERS & Pitsea Ladies are set to make their Len Salmon Stadium bow this weekend. Having played their opening matches of the season away from home, Bowers will play for the first time at the revamped stadium on Sunday. Bowers will go head-to-head
A MAN has been found guilty of his involvement in an armed raid on a flat above a laundrette - in which a man died. Christopher Salvador, 31, from Watford, was part of a large gang that broke into Baylee’s launderette, in Grays, on December 4 last
The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is upon us. Not only does this mean we are close to Halloween and Bonfire Night, but the beautiful autumn colours mean there are beautiful scenes to be captured, from golden leaves to beautiful sunsets
A CHURCH group held a wedding exhibition to celebrate marriages from the past. It took place at All Saints Church, Vange and was arranged by the Friends of All Saints Church. There were old pictures and even dresses from past celebrations of
AMBULANCES with patients already on board will be asked to divert to more urgent calls in order to save lives. The East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust claims the measure is “entirely focused on those with life-threatening injuries”.
A TELEVISION show starring a Leigh hairdresser has been shortlisted for a national award. Extreme Hair Wars, on Channel 5, is in the running for the National Reality Television Awards in the best fashion and make up category. Hairdresser Martyn
Trains are being delayed or cancelled due to an object getting caught on the overhead lines. Trains on the c2c line cannot get through between London Fenchurch Street and Barking. Because of a tree on the overhead power lines near Limehouse
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after police seized a large knife. On Tuesday, September 18, PC Ben Lever and PC Justin Skinner from Southend Local Policing Team were patrolling the high street and surrounding areas when they arrested a 15-
A thug who attacked a woman in the neck with a meat cleaver has been jailed for 11 years and given a three year extended licence. Mohamed Hussain attacked the 20-year-old victim after she told him to leave her flat in Kursaal Way, Southend.
Parents are being urged to home school children to help budge troublesome pupils off the school register, a councillor has claimed. Figures published this year have shown that the number of children removed from school in Essex to be home schooled
Essex has come out on top in a leaderboard tallying the amount of abandoned shopping trolleys collected across the UK in 2017. The research, compiled by Wanzl, the leading global trolley and retail equipment manufacturer, revealed that 40,653 trolleys
We have compiled a list of the most hygienic places to eat in Basildon and surrounding towns. The list follows on from the least hygienic places to eat in Essex. Thankfully, there are a lot more with good ratings than bad. The information
A 14-year-old girl from Brentwood with links to Southend has gone missing. The youngster was reported missing on Saturday, September 8. Her family and officers are concerned for her welfare and are appealing for your help and shares. She
Teenager James Jenkins took his first ever road race victory as he saw off a strong field to triumph and win the Andrews Trophy. Hosted by Southend Wheelers, 19-year-old Jenkins made a bold move just two kilometres from the finish of the course
C&K Basildon Ladies will be looking to pick up their first win of the season when they go head-to-head with bottom side Queens Park Rangers Ladies this weekend. C&K Basildon, who have picked up one point from their opening five encounters
THURROCK Council has been slammed for its use of a computer system to profile residents and predict their future traits. The software, intended to help Thurrock Council predict if a child is at risk of abuse, could soon be used to predict if a
A residential home for children with traumatic backgrounds could be built in Westcliff. An application has been submitted to Southend Council to turn bedsits in a semi-detached house in Claremont Road into a home for children aged from ten to eighteen
NORMAN Wabo hopes to have fired his way into first team contention after netting a hat-trick in Southend United’s under-23 team’s 5-2 win against Peterborough United yesterday. Wabo bagged a trio of strikes at Boots & Laces to take his season
Photos have revealed the amount of damage done to a popular pub after a huge fire broke out. The blaze on August 4 destroyed most of the Bull Inn's roof and also gutted the inside. Thankfully, no-one was injured and rebuilding work has already
LINDSEY Morgan admits it would be ‘a dream come true’ to lead Billericay Town Ladies to back-to-back promotions. Captain Morgan played a key role as Billericay bagged a spot in the Women’s National League South East Division One last term.
SAM Fombo bagged a brace of tries to help Rochford Hundred maintain their 100 per cent start to the London One North term. Fombo touched down twice to help Hundred see off HAC 54-27 as they recorded their third successive win. But Fombo was
An out of control staff attacked a woman and two dogs in a park. The woman was walking her Maltese and Lhasa Apso in Victoria Park, Laindon, when a Staffordshire bull terrier which was off its lead and out of sight of the owner, attacked her two
JAKE Pitty says there is ‘a different feeling’ in the Canvey Island camp this season. The Gulls are currently fifth in the Isthmian North standings having won three and lost just one of their opening five league matches. Canvey’s next four matches
ENGLAND international Emily Scott was back at Rochford Hundred Rugby Club to pass on tips to those wanting to follow in her footsteps. Scott has represented England in the 15 player format and also helped England’s sevens side win bronze at the
CANVEY Island recovered from a slow start to beat Maldon 31-15 in London Three Essex. The Islanders conceded two soft tries in the opening exchanges in their first home game of the season. But Canvey’s director of rugby Alex Breading was delighted
Have a look inside the 41 new houses being built in Dry Street, Basildon. The new development, now known as Westley Green, comprises 725 houses. Developers Redrow has launched 41 new homes at the site, which used to be home to Longwood Equestrian
A man has been arrested after a knife point robbery. Police were flagged down by a man at around 4.30am today, who reported that he had been threatened with a knife outside Londis, in London Road, Southend. After working with Southend Council
A NEW cabaret bar has become a big hit in the community. Coco, Maitland House, Warrior Square, Southend is now a popular new night spot in the town. The venue offers vibrant and exciting cabaret shows, a drinks and food menu and more. Some
BILLERICAY Town have appointed Dean Brennan as their new manager. The announcement was made yesterday afternoon, 24 days after former manager Harry Wheeler was sacked. Brennan joined from National League South rivals Hemel Hempstead Town, having
A SLIP road is reopen after a lorry overturned on a major motorway. The vehicle blocked a slip road on the M25 clockwise at junction 29 for the A127. The inside lane on the main carriageway was also closed past the scene. Fire crews were
CANVEY has missed out on more than £1million funding to regenerate the seafront. More than 16 “ready to go” projects shared £6million but Canvey was not among them, despite previous optimism. Castle Point’s coastal communities team had remained
A GOOD Samaritan described the moment he rushed to the aid of a man who had been attacked with a knife. Michael Jahns told Basildon Crown Court he heard screaming before someone shouted “I’m going to kill you” causing him to rush off his boat at
A SUMMIT to end the climate of “fear and negativity” in Southend High Street has been planned. Shoppers are being put off visiting the town by drunken and drug-fuelled abuse but the streets could be taken back with a new campaign. An extraordinary
A COUNCIL is seeking permission from the courts to remove a homeless camp from a cemetery. Southend Council secured an injunction order to remove people on Friday but they haven’t left. Now the council is seeking a warrant to send in the bailiffs
A BIGGER and better Aldi supermarket is set to be built just around the corner from the current store. It is proposed to move Aldi, Eastern Avenue, Southend to Priory Close as part of a new large estate. If permission is granted the store would
A MAYOR has strongly criticised a train inspector for "unacceptable" behaviour towards a pregnant woman. The women was travelling on a Greater Anglia service from Liverpool Street and was sat in a first class carriage but only has a ticket for
