SOUTHEND United striker Norman Wabo has joined National League side Maidstone United on a month long loan. Wabo has scored 11 goals in 10 games for Blues’ under 23 side this season. But the 20-year-old will now be spending the next four weeks
ECHOSPORT talks to Fleetwood Town supporter Ben Knapman ahead of tomorrow’s clash against Southend United at Roots Hall. Fleetwood are currently eighth in the League One table. What have you made of the team’s start to the campaign? “We’ve
**Warning graphic images** A dog has been found buried in a shallow grave in a play park. The RSPCA was called on September 11 by the dog warden who had received a call about the dog, which had its head uncovered, at the Kent View Recreation
ALL-TIME RECORD Southend wins: 2 Draws: 6 Fleetwood wins: 2 LAST SIX MEETINGS League One - Jan 18 - Southend 1 Fleetwood 2 League One - Sep 17 - Fleetwood 2 Southend 4 League One - Jan 17 - Fleetwood 1 Southend 1 League
TO those people without the condition, eczema is often thought of as nothing more than a mild irritation which causes dry skin. However, as part of National Eczema Week, sufferers have spoken out about how it affects them daily - from the hurtful
The A13 is open following a crash. The road was partly blocked eastbound near the Stanford-le-hope Bypass and A1013 Brentwood Road Orsett Cock. Fire crews rescued one person trapped in a vehicle.
SOUTHEND United boss Chris Powell has been impressed by Joey Barton’s start in management with Fleetwood Town but feels his biggest test is yet to come. Barton was a controversial and high profile figure throughout his playing career, which saw
SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell has called on his side to stick together in a bid to end their ‘hurt’. The Shrimpers head into tomorrow’s clash with Fleetwood Town at Roots Hall on the back of three successive League One setbacks. But
SOUTHEND United winger Harry Bunn grew up supporting Joey Barton from the stands - but that will not stop him trying to ruin the former midfielder’s weekend. Bunn came through the ranks at Manchester City and would regularly watch Barton in action
A WOMAN has died after an incident near a school. Emergency services were called to a 'medical emergency' in Wickford this morning. An air ambulance landed in the grounds of Grange Primary School, on Elder Avenue, at around 11.50pm. A school
A one night only event of exclusive deals and discounts is taking place for students at intu Lakeside. intu Lakeside’s top retailers and restaurants such as Levi’s, Victoria’s Secret and Bella Italia are taking part in the annual student shopping
NEW public toilets could be opening on Canvey after more than £20,000 of funding was announced for the island. The money from Castle Point Council could see the new facilities built at Labworth and Lubbins car parks. Last year, councillors received
A CADET group has returned from a special challenge to mark a century since the end of the First World War. Three Basildon Army Cadets staff, Sergeant Anthony Woods, Sergeant Emily Cooper, 17 from Basildon and Lance Corporal Lily Smith were selected
CRITICS of variable parking charges at the seafront have been criticised as “naive” by senior politicians at Southend Council. A report published last week revealed the council was considering using new variable tariffs for seafront car parks which
Essex coastal towns could flood this weekend. The Flood Forecasting Centre is warning there is an increased risk of flooding on Sunday and Monday. The flooding could be "significant", but it says the chance of this happening is "very low".
SOUTHEND Saxons will be bidding for their first win of the season when they host Amersham & Chiltern in London One North tomorrow. Southend have kicked off the campaign with three successive defeats. But skipper Ian Morrison will not be
Two hammer-wielding men have forced their way into a house and threatened a man. The suspects, armed with hammers, got in through a window at the property in Malgraves, Pitsea, at 5am today. They shouted at a man inside before leaving. He
A GP surgery is to close because the building is "not fit for purpose". The Pall Mall Branch site, known as the Southbourne Grove Surgery, at 314 Southbourne Grove, Westcliff, will close on November 30. The decision was taken by the Southend
Southend Road is blocked in both directions after a crash. The incident, involving two vehicles, happened at the junction with Ravenswood Chase, Rochford, this morning. Traffic maps show long queues in both directions.
TOM Ashton insists Rochford Hundred will not be taking anything for granted when they head to Fullerians in London One North. Rochford - who were crowned London Two North East champions without losing a game last season - have triumphed in their
BEN McKeith is relishing his return to action at Westcliff. The experienced fly-half feared he might not play rugby again after a bad knee injury five years ago. But, after just a couple of appearances last season, McKeith has been more involved
SOUTHEND is one of the worst places in England for traffic jams. Figures released by the Department for Transport reveal how many seconds drivers will spend at a standstill for every mile they travel on an A road. The data for Southend shows
Some Basildon Council employees are to be given ten extra days of to work as volunteer police officers. The Employer Supported Policing Scheme sees the council allow their employees who volunteer as police officers to be released for up to ten
HUNDREDS of homes lost power after cables were seen sparking in the wind. About 400 customers reported power issues on Canvey yesterday afternoon. Residents saw power cables causing huge sparks in various roads. Some concerned islanders
LOOKING AHEAD: Few would have picked Basildon United as early league leaders in the Isthmian North. Promoted as Essex Senior League runners-up last term, Marc Harrison’s side have quickly settled into life at the fourth tier of non-league. Four
LOOKING AHEAD: After a tricky run in the league, Sammy Moore will be pleased to have an FA Cup tie to focus on. Having made a barnstorming start to the season and occupying second spot in the league, Concord have failed to win any of their last
A TEENAGER who beat up a new found friend during an intimate encounter on New Year’s Day has avoided jail. Blu Andrew has been ordered to get help to control his violent urges after leaving his victim with a severely broken jaw during the unprovoked
A NEW plastic-free supermarket is believed to be the first zero waste shop to open in south Essex. Shoppers will be offered guilt free shopping at the store, set to open in Leigh. It promises organic whole foods, plant-based cleaning products and
SPRINKLERS could be installed into hostels and fire doors replaced in sheltered housing blocks as part of a series of initiatives to improve fire safety in Southend. Southend Council has also been exploring how a major fire in one of their car
CANVEY and Hadleigh’s planned new markets could already be in trouble - after Brexit funding concerns emerged. Castle Point Council is hoping to oversee the return of two flourishing new markets set to open in December. But at a meeting on Wednesday
LOOKING AHEAD: East Thurrock United will be determined to put their league troubles behind them when they begin their FA Cup journey. Rocks, beaten in eight of their 10 league games so far this season, are occupying the final relegation place in
Hullbridge Sports face arguably their toughest test of the Essex Senior League season as they make the trip to favourites Takeley tomorrow. Sports currently top the division after six games and are undefeated, with Takeley losing their perfect record
QUENTIN Monville says there are plenty of reasons for Bowers & Pitsea to be excited about tomorrow’s FA Cup second qualifying round tie against Hemel Hempstead Town. The 23-year-old winger moved to Bowers in the summer and has made an immediate
LOOKING AHEAD: Canvey Island begin a run of four consecutive home matches with a visit from Brentwood Town. The Gulls have won their last two in the league to move to within touching distance of the play-offs. A late winner at Maldon & Tiptree
LOOKING AHEAD: It is safe to say Great Wakering Rovers were not handed a favourable draw when they followed Wealdstone out of the hat in the FA Cup draw. Wakering, champions of the Essex Senior League last season, have won only once this term but
LOOKING AHEAD: Billericay Town will be determined to make their mark on the FA Cup once again this year. Having reached the first round last term, only to exit the competition to former league rivals Leatherhead, Town will not be a team many fancy
A DRINK and drug fuelled vagrant introduced himself to shoppers by dropping his trousers in the middle of the street and exposing his private parts. Ronald Buttner was given a conditional discharge following claims his actions were as much down
SOUTHEND Council has tonight issued a statement denying a controversial plan for single-lane traffic in Queensway is still on the cards. The Echo reported today that plans to turn Queensway in Southend, which is currently a dual-carriageway, into
ANGRY motorists who claim they are being unfairly fined are planning to picket a Basildon car park with leaflets to stop others falling victim. Mayor David Dadds has offered to join them tomorrow after a Facebook group was set up for people angry
THIEVES stole £12,000 worth of bikes from a keen cyclist by sneakily using a specialised cycling phone app. Adam Jones, 51, was left in a “state of disbelief, anger and despair” after the theft of five top-of-the-range bikes from his garage on
