STEPHEN Humphrys secured a point for Southend United at Accrington Stanley with a goal he did not remember scoring on Saturday. Humphrys suffered a broken nose and concussion when clattering into Stanley shot-stopper Jonny Maxted while heading
A man who died after being stabbed in Southend has been described as "cheeky, ambitious, and extremely creative". Courtney Valentine-Brown, who was 36 and from Southend, was found injured at an address in Roots Hall Drive shortly before midnight
In an article in the Echo on Monday February 18, I saw that Basildon Councilwas fined £133,000 for their failure to ensure a wall adjacent to a footpath was safe. Of course no one can question the reasonableness of a fine being levied on culpable
TODAY'S wonderful weather has had people out in droves enjoying the sunshine. Lots of people even headed to the beach. Shoebury has been recorded by the Met Office as the sunniest place in East Anglia today. Picture taken on Bell Wharf
CANVEY Island ended a run of four consecutive defeats by claiming a 1-0 win at Romford. The Gulls travelled to East Thurrock United’s Rookery Hill home looking to return to winning ways after a wretched run of form. And Mark Bentley’s side
NOMINATIONS for the Basildon community awards are now open. Following the success of last year’s 2018 Community Awards, Festival Leisure Park in Basildon will be hosting the awards. The awards ceremony will take place on Monday March 18.
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Saturday's 1-1 draw at Accrington Stanley. The better team, just needed to get that second goal. Unlucky not to win. Mantom and Hart both had much better games than recently. Moore superb again.
At last the truth is coming to light regarding the overrunning cost of the work at Kent Elms. At best it could be described as a fiasco, but at worst it could be described as dereliction of duty. It has been going on for so long now that responsibility
CANVEY Island boss Mark Bentley is keen to end a run of four consecutive defeats when his side visit Romford today. The Gulls make the trip to East Thurrock United’s Rookery Hill in woeful form having originally made an encouraging start to 2019
HARRY Lennon and Luke Hyam both returned to action for Southend United at Accrington Stanley on Saturday. Lennon replaced Stephen McLaughlin six minutes from time for his first appearance since suffering a broken leg against Walsall in October
MICHAEL Turner insisted Southend United were disappointed to secure just a share of the spoils at Accrington Stanley. Stephen Humphrys’ opener for Blues was cancelled out by Accrington’s Dan Barlaser after the break. But Turner felt Chris Powell
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman felt referee Eddie Ilderton was right not to award his side a penalty - despite him initially pointing to the spot against Southend United. Ilderton awarded Stanley a penalty after a foul by Timothee Dieng on
Police are no longer looking for Ian Slater in connection with the murder of a man in Southend. A 49 year-old man was arrested in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, February 24) on suspicion of murder and he is currently in custody. It
A COUNCIL is urging more people to change the lives of vulnerable children by considering fostering following an increase of children in care. A series of informative events will be taking place over the next few months around Essex, for anyone
A long serving volunteer of a charity which helps those with sight loss has passed away suddenly. Barbara Tuff had been involved with the Southend charity Southend In Sight for more than twenty years and tributes have been paid by those who will
