GEORGE Purcell claimed a first half hat-trick as Canvey Island rounded off their pre-season programme by recording a 4-2 win over Waltham Abbey. The frontman and fellow summer signing Tobi Joseph found the back of the net to ensure the Gulls will
BILLERICAY Town suffered their first setback of the National League South season after falling to a 2-0 defeat at Chippenham Town. Goals from Luke Hopper and Nat Jarvis ensured Billericay would not return to south Essex with a third consecutive
JOHN Coventry has tipped Billy Crook to be a success after making his debut in East Thurrock United's 4-1 victory over Cheshunt. Goals from Alex Clark and Ben Marlow, along with a Frankie Merrifield brace, allowed Rocks to make a flying start to
CONCORD Rangers maintained their 100 per cent winning start to the National League South season by recording a 2-1 victory over Slough Town. A Decarrey Sheriff brace ensured the Beach Boys would clinch all three points despite Ben Harris’ effort
SOUTHEND United manager Kevin Bond felt the Shrimpers' front-men were 'shocking' against Blackpool. Bond opted to start with Simon Cox and Stephen Humphrys in attack before Theo Robinson replaced the latter 10 minutes into the second half.
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Bond admitted it may have been a mistake to throw Liam Ridgewell straight into the Shrimpers’ starting line-up. The experienced 35-year-old defender joined Blues on the eve of the new season after not playing in pre-season
SOUTHEND United manager Kevin Bond was left ruing his side’s defensive woes following today’s 3-1 defeat to Blackpool at Roots Hall. The Shrimpers found themselves 3-0 down inside the opening 37 minutes. And Bond believes Blues will not start
ROB Small was encouraged to see Bowers & Pitsea record a 1-1 draw against Wingate & Finchley despite looking 'dead and buried' at half-time. Although Olumide Oluwatimilehin gave Wingate a first half lead, David Knight converted a Brad Warner cutback
There are severe delays on the c2c rail network after a tree left overhead wires damaged between West Ham and Limehouse. Passengers are warned to check before they travel as trains between London and Shoebury have been severely affected. Network
THREE first half goals saw Southend United slump to a shocking 3-1 defeat against Blackpool at Roots Hall this afternoon. The Shrimpers conceded a trio of soft goals inside the opening 37 minutes. And Kevin Bond’s side were unable to work their
BOWERS & Pitsea got their first ever Isthmian Premier League campaign underway with a 1-1 draw against Wingate & Finchley. Although Olumide Oluwatimilehin gave Wingate a first half lead, Bowers improved after the interval and David Knight grabbed
SOUTHEND United manager Kevin Bond has made four changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon's clash with Blackpool at Roots Hall. Centre-back Liam Ridgewell will make his debut for the Shrimpers while Isaac Hutchinson, Simon Cox and Stephen
Police have issued some advice ahead of a memorial ride out for Cian Daly this afternoon. Cian Daly, 20, of Leigh, has been named as one of six people who have lost their lives in south Essex in a tragic spate of drug-related deaths. This afternoon
High winds have caused delays at the Southend Carnival Beer Festival. The event was due to start at 12pm in Priory Park but has now been delayed until 3pm due to the weather. A post on the organiser's Facebook page reads: "Due to today’s high
Three people are in custody after a raid at a home on Canvey yesterday morning. As part of Operation Falcon, officers from Castle Point and Rochford's policing team visited the home in Church Parade, Canvey. Three people were arrested on site
Essex Police have made an arrest after receiving reports a man had been raped near a nightclub in Chelmsford. The force was called by the ambulance service after a man told paramedics he had been raped in an alleyway. Officers attended the
A MAN has been safeguarded by police after suspected out-of-town drug dealers took over his property and used it as a base to peddle illegal drugs. Officers from Essex Police’s drug squad - Operation Raptor - executed a warrant at a home in Sutton
ABOUT 100 cars were keyed in Southchurch over the weekend. Vehicles are being targeted throughout streets in the area, including Kensington Road, Victoria Road, Boscombe Road and Rutland Avenue. It’s now thought up to 300 have been damaged in the
A VICIOUS dog attack left children traumatised after a Yorkshire Terrier was “torn apart”. Poppy, was killed by two Pitbulls in a gruesome attack in Victoria Park, Laindon, on Monday, in what witnesses describe as a “horrible few minutes.”
Strong winds could see the Dartford Crossing shut this warning after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning. If crosswind speed reaches 50mph, speed limits on the crossing will be reduced to 30mph. But if wind speed significantly
A SON being cleared of his mother’s murder after he pushed her off a balcony has sparked a debate about assisted dying. Robert Knight, 52, will be sentenced on September 20 after he pushed his mum June Knight, 79, off a balcony at Langley Lodge
TRIBUTES have been paid to a father-of-three who died suddenly from a suspected medical episode. Steven Burdett, 42, from Canvey, was named locally as one of six people who have lost their lives in south Essex in a tragic spate of suspected drug-related
A teenager who tried to rob a jewellery shop has been jailed for eight years. Calvin Brown and three associates arrived at Coleby’s jewellery shop in Billericay High Street at around 11.35am on Thursday January 31, 2018. They used sledgehammers
FAMILIES have criticised the organisers of a Southend event for young children. The Big Jam Sandwich event for children aged one to 11 at Garon Park on Sunday drew complaints for extra charges and lengthy queues. Organisers Jam Sandwich Ltd
