KEVIN Maher felt his Southend United under-23 team ended up beating themselves against Exeter City this afternoon. The Shrimpers led 1-0 at the break at Boots & Laces with Amadou Ba on target from close range. But the Grecians fought back to
ROB Small says he will never forget the moment when his Bowers & Pitsea side were given a guard of honour at Felixstowe & Walton United. Bowers made the trip to Suffolk seven days after being crowned Isthmian North champions thanks to a 4-0 victory
Police are appealing for information after a woman was threatened with a knife at a park in Brentwood. A woman reported that she parked at Thorndon Country Park at around 11.30am on Wednesday, April 10. She then got out of her vehicle and started
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has to register as a sex offender after making more than a hundred indecent images of a child. The boy, from the Southend borough, admitted six counts of making or distributing indecent photographs at Basildon Youth Court yesterday
A SOUTHEND soup kitchen is celebrating 100 weeks since its launch with a jubilee-style street party for the homeless community. One Love soup kitchen will open its doors to the homeless, as well as offering showers and fresh changes of clothes
A MERGER of mid and south Essex office staff is underway with 500 back room staff moving into a Southend-based centre. The merger of Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals is said to be on hold following the referral of plans to transform
A FANTASTIC 89 per cent of Southend children will start primary school in September at their first choice primary school. Data on primary school allocations which has been announced by the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council as part of national offer
A MAN accused of harassing a Labour MP risked the wrath of the court after refusing to take off his sunglasses. Chinedu Austin Nnamoko, 39, of Billericay has been accused of bombarding Labour MP Stella Creasy with a series of emails. Allegedly
CONCERNS have been raised over the safety of horses on an “eyesore” piece of land next to Sadler’s Farm roundabout. Up to eight horses have been seeing living on the small plot of land neighbouring the roundabout, while it has been reported that
More than 450 cannabis plants were found in Rochford after police traced a stolen vehicle. Officers of Essex Police’s Castle Point and Rochford policing team were called to an address, which has not been revealed, in Rochford where a stolen vehicle
THIS YEAR marks the 12th anniversary of the Citizen of Southend Awards and offers the chance to honour a new community hero. The award not only recognises those who go above and beyond but has helped lead to £50,000 in charitable donations in the
A MOTORIST was forced to pull over with a burst tire after quad bikers caused chaos on the A13. A driver was proceeding along the A13 on Sunday evening when he came into contact with a group of bikers and quad bikers driving erratically. The
A man has died after a lorry crash on the M25 near Epping. A lorry and a flatbed truck crashed just before Junction 27 as they were travelling anticlockwise. The driver of the truck, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene despite
A crash involving a horse lorry is blocking the A127. The road is blocked Southend bound near Nevendon. A number of witnesses are standing near the road.
ORGANISERS are offering the chance for one lucky Southend United supporting youngster to be a mascot for the Sid Broomfield Trophy. The clash, which is being played on Monday May 20, sees the Southend United League One winning squad from 2006 getting
CHARLIE Kelman joined Southend United’s fans in the Roots Hall stands to watch the Shrimpers’ 2-0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. Kelman, who has made 10 appearances for Blues’ first team this season, was in the West Stand for the League
DARREN Beale insists Concord Rangers must put the reasons behind tonight’s rearranged National League South clash with Truro City out of their minds as they bid to break into the play-off places. The Beach Boys will make the 14-hour round trip
A man has died after a two lorry smash on the M25. The crash happened on the M25 anticlockwise near junction 27. All emergency services are on scene. The clockwise carriageway was briefly closed to land the air ambulance but that has now
A doctors surgery has been slammed after failing to be safe or effective. Clayhill Medical Practice, Vange Health Centre, Southview Road, Vange has been rated as inadequate by the Care Quality Commission. The practice has more than 6,000 patients
A TEENAGER has been charged after a commando knife was seized on a train. Tyrik Minley, 18, has been charged with one count of possessing an offensive weapon. The charge relates to a stop and search made by officers on board a c2c Rail service
Fun park bosses said they can't wait to unveil their new £1m white knuckle ride. The new attraction, called Axis, has been installed at Adventure Island, Southend. The ride has a circle of seats, suspended from a tall structure, with riders
KEVIN Bond insists Southend United are still up for the fight as they bid to secure their League One status. The Shrimpers produced a passionless performance in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers and are now facing an uphill struggle for
ROCHFORD Hundred completed a second successive unbeaten season with a 43-0 win at Amersham & Chiltern. Saturday’s victory made it 26 triumphs without a single defeat for Hundred this term. And Rochford director of rugby Chris Green was delighted
SOUTHEND Saxons finished the London One North season with a 35-7 win against Eton Manor. The victory secured a sixth place finish for Saxons. And director of rugby Josh Ward was thrilled to end the season on a high. “It was an incredibly
WESTCLIFF set up a promotion play-off with a final day victory at Dorking. Westcliff triumphed 33-26 to move into second place in the London & SE Premier Division standings. And director of rugby Rick Compton was quick to heap praise on his
A council-run energy company is to continue operating once a new partnership has been finalised with a provider created by Nottingham City Council. The council is in final negotiations to enter into a five-year contract with Robin Hood Energy,
A number of disused commercial buildings could be demolished to make way for a new block of flats in Southend. The planning application submitted to Southend Council outlines the construction of two blocks on land behind a number of businesses
A block of flats could be built on the site of one of Southend’s oldest private schools under new plans submitted to the council. The new planning application proposes demolishing a building that was once the site of Crowstone Preparatory School
A CRASH saw a road closed in Southend. Police crews were seen attending an incident in Fairfax Drive, Southend, at around 11pm last night. A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called shortly before 10.50pm on Monday with reports of a
A SEE-SAW collapsed as two 11-year-old girls were playing on it. A woman was left shocked after a see-saw at Chalkwell Park in Leigh collapsed on Saturday whilst her niece was playing on it. The two girls were using the see-saw when one said
A SHOP owner will be scarred for life after a gang of yobs attacked him in Basildon town centre. The victim required nine stitches in his lip along with plastic surgery after a yob hit him in the face just outside his store, Feet First. The
VANDALS have taken memorial plaques for loved ones placed on benches along the seafront. Furious families reported 17 plaques have been stolen from beaches near Thorney Bay, Canvey. Residents took to Facebook to vent their anger and frustration
SEAFRONT traders are hiring extra staff to cope with the waves of tourists and heat expected over the Easter weekend. The Met Office has announced temperatures exceeding 20°C are expected and those who rely on visitors have welcomed news of temperatures
A FORMER military engineer has been handed a restraining order after admitting assaulting a man. Richard Young, 57, of Holst Avenue, Laindon, appeared at Basildon Magistrates’ Court where he admitted one count of assault and one count of committing
