New planters, lighting columns and benches are being installed in Southend as part of a project to improve access and create a more attractive gateway to the town. The work is part of the council's Southend Central Area Transport Scheme (S-CATS
Police have arrested three people in connection with robbery and burglary incidents across in Pitsea. Officers were called at 10.30pm yesterday, Saturday, February 16, with reports of a burglary in Rectory Road. The victim reported having his
The A127 has reopened but traffic remains heavy near Southend following a two-vehicle crash. The crash happened shortly before 12.30pm today on the Southend-bound carriageway of the A127 Arterial Road between the A129 Rayleigh Road and Progress
A man was removed from a train by police after he undressed in front of shocked fellow passengers. The incident took place on the Greater Anglia train which was heading from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria Station on Friday at about
Police have thanked members of the public after an appeal to find a missing teenager proved successful. Andrei Olaru, 17, was missing from his home in Laindon and his family and police officers were concerned for his welfare. He was reported
STUART Bingham will face Australian Neil Robertson in the final of the Welsh Open this afternoon. Bingham,who is based in Bowers Gifford, set up the clash after ending Joe O'Connor's giant-killing run in the competition. O'Connor had never
SIMON Cox insisted Southend United’s point against Portsmouth meant more to him than his hat-trick. Cox netted a trio of goals to help the Shrimpers fight back from 3-0 down to secure a 3-3 draw at Roots Hall. But the in-form forward took most
AN INDEPENDENT shoe shop is celebrating 50 years of business. Family run business, Garston's Shoes, London Road, Hadleigh is marking the milestone in its trading. Run by father and son duo Jonathon and David Garston, the shop opened in its
The success of last year’s first ever Southend Festival means BID is delighted to bring it back this summer. What makes this all the more exciting, is that the popular Fringe Festival will accompany it. It has been running independently since
SOUTHEND United's fans have their say on Saturday's 3-3 draw with Portsmouth. Was concerned we were on for an absolute hammering after the shambolic first 30 minutes but hats off to the lads for hanging on and getting back in it. Second half we
THE amount of violence that is seen daily throughout south Essex is really worrying. How politicians can claim that is has nothing to do with a massive reduction in police numbers is beyond me. It is obvious that having a few police officers
AN INDOOR play centre helped to raise thousands of pounds for a hospice. 360 Play, in Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, chose St Luke’s Hospice, Basildon as its charity of the year last year and ended the year collecting £2,3331.09 for the hospice
PORTSMOUTH manager Kenny Jackett was a frustrated figure after seeing his side surrender a three goal lead in Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Southend United. Promotion pushing Portsmouth seemed set for a comfortable victory after scoring three times inside
THE Essex Pension Fund has defended the decision to recruit its former chairman as a consultant after a Freedom of Information request revealed Rodney Bass was paid £8,000 for the role. After 20 years as the fund’s investment steering committee
THESE vintage photos show a new visitor arriving in Southend back in 1932. The visitor in question was a 73ft long, 65 tonne finback whale named ‘Eric’ who has been captured and killed off the coast of America. His body had been preserved with
When I was pregnant with Sonny Jim there was absolutely no question in my mind that I would breastfeed my baby. And I was more than prepared to face down anyone who had anything to say about how, or where, I decided to do so. As it transpired
THE remains of a Saxon King found in Prittlewell are set to be housed in Southend Central Museum. Months after dropping plans for a new £55million museum on the seafront, the council, which spent £2.2million on the failed scheme, is now planning
Having those tricky talks can be good for your relationship with your child, as expert Dr Shauna Tominey highlights. By Lisa Salmon. It's natural to want to protect young children from hearing about, or seeing the 'bad stuff' that goes on in the
