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  • Former Shrimpers left-back Coker seals switch to Lincoln

    FORMER Southend United left-back Ben Coker has sealed a switch to Lincoln City. Coker spent six seasons with the Shrimpers, making 208 appearances, before leaving at the end of last season. But the defender - who is still working his way back

  • Blues coach Huzzey set for switch to Colchester

    DAVE Huzzey is set to leave Southend United for a coaching role at Colchester United. Huzzey has been working with the Shrimpers' youth players for the past nine years. And Blues' head of academy Ricky Duncan is sad to see Huzzey leave. 

  • Family donate £8,250 to help poorly babies at hospital

    POORLY babies and their families at Southend Hospital have been given a boost thanks to the fundraising efforts of an Ashingdon mum. Emma Cox, her husband Danny, and sons Jamie, eight, and Eden, one, handed over a cheque for more than £8,200 following

  • Fagan is named Blues' new under 23 team coach

    CRAIG Fagan has been named Southend United's new under 23 team coach. Fagan - who played in the Premier League with Hull City, Derby County and Birmingham City - during his own career - previously worked within the youth set up at Blues. And

  • Our targeted MP speaks out over ‘anthrax’ hoaxer

    AN MP has recalled the day she was a sent a package in the post which contained white powder, she feared may be Anthrax. Rebecca Harris, MP for Castle Point, spoke out as a man admitted sending hoax white powder - in some cases in packages marked

  • Canvey aim for third victory on the trot

    CANVEY Island are seeking a third consecutive victory when they make the trip to Stotfold tomorrow. The Gulls have made a 100 per cent winning start to the Isthmian North campaign after recording comeback victories over Romford and Grays Athletic

  • Demetriou's joy at making comeback for Blues

    SOUTHEND United defender Jason Demetriou feels he is not far off making a first team return. The experienced right-back played 56 minutes in the Shrimpers’ under 23 side’s 4-1 win against Fleetwood Town in a Premier League Cup qualifier at Roots

  • Here are the 22 Southend roads set for works this winter..

    UP TO 22 roads across the Southend borough are planned for repairs and resurfacing throughout a three month winter period. Southend Council have announced a full list of roads which are set for repairs throughout October, November and December,

  • Blues bidding to avoid their worst ever start

    SOUTHEND United will be bidding to avoid an unwanted club record when they head to Wycombe Wanderers this weekend. Never before in the club’s 113-year history have the Shrimpers started a season with five successive League defeats. But Blues

  • Plans for block of flats at former supermarket site

    Plans have been submitted to demolish a former supermarket and build a block of nine flats and two shops. Developer, UC Prop 1 limited has revealed the plans for the works at 367 - 369 Rayleigh Road in Eastwood. There will be an additional five

  • Wakering set for tricky FA Cup away tie

    STEVE Butterworth admits Great Wakering Rovers face a tricky FA Cup preliminary round tie tomorrow. Wakering will make the trip to Walthamstow, who are among the favourites to win the Essex Senior League title this season. And Butterworth, whose

  • Three people charged after burglary in Southend

    THREE men have been charged with burglary in Southend. A 34-year-old man, a 31-year-old man and 40-year-old man were charged with multiple offences including burglary from reports from members of the public. Jason Winn, 34, of no fixed address

  • CCTV cameras are coming to popular park in Wickford

    CCTV cameras will installed across a Wickford park. There will soon be seven cameras operating in the Wickford Memorial Park. David Harrison, councillor for Wickford Park, and Eunice Brockman, councillor for Wickford North, announced the news

  • 'Major' water leak sees building cordoned off in town square

    A BASILDON bank has reopened after it was forced to close due to a leak. Nationwide, Basildon town centre,was forced to close on Friday after a leak at offices above the branch overnight. But the bank reopened yesterday, but only for “limited

  • Fighter ‘Netty’ determined to help youngsters in need

    A WOMAN who is battling kidney failure, and has fought sepsis twice and liver failure, has raised thousands of pounds for a children’s charity. Lannette Lusk, 60, from Steeple View, Basildon, chose to support Make A Wish after seeing an advert for

  • Bowers boss Small: We must remember our roots

    ROB Small says Bowers & Pitsea must remember where they came from when they welcome Barkingside to the Len Salmon Stadium tomorrow. Bowers have made an impressive start to their inaugural Isthmian Premier League campaign and will be eager to take

  • White Ensign look to extend first ever FA Cup run

    WHITE Ensign are hopeful of prolonging their first ever FA Cup campaign by causing another upset. Having already knocked Woodford Town out of the competition thanks to a replay victory, White Ensign will be looking to overcome another Essex Senior

  • Foulness Island bike ride celebrates 20th birthday

    THIS year marks the 20th anniversary of the Foulness Island Bike Ride, with thousands of pounds expected to be raised for charity. In preparation, organisers have reflected on the success of the annual event, which sees cyclists sponsored to take

  • Blues boss Bond knows Wycombe will be dangerous opponents

    SOUTHEND United manager Kevin Bond is bracing himself for a tricky test at in-form Wycombe Wanderers tomorrow. The Chairboys have taken eight points from their first four games of the League One season. And Bond feels Gareth Ainsworth’s side

  • 40 complaints each day about our dodgy roads

    COUNTY council bosses receive more than 40 complaints about dodgy roads, every single day, it has been revealed. It comes as latest figures tell how a total of £63 million of taxpayers’ cash was spent repairing and maintaining roads across Essex

  • Sussex: Basildon will not take win for granted

    JOHN Sussex insists Basildon United will not underestimate Framlingham Town when the two sides meet in the preliminary round of the FA Cup tomorrow. Framlingham ply their trade in the Eastern Counties League Division One North. And Sussex is

  • Blackman is keen to make most of chance at Blues

    ANDRE Blackman is determined to repay Kevin Bond’s faith after being rescued from the football wilderness by Southend United. Blackman was without a club for the whole of last season and went 19 months without a first team appearance. But,

  • Boss Bond: We’re still picking ourselves up

    SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Bond feels the Shrimpers are still struggling from the woes of last season. Blues - who head to Wycombe Wanderers tomorrow - narrowly avoided relegation last term. And Bond believes it will take time to turn things

  • Stats pack: Wycombe Wanderers v Southend United

    A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's trip to Wycombe Wanderers.  ALL-TIME RECORD Southend wins: 5 Draws: 5 Wycombe wins: 8 LAST SIX MEETINGS League One - Apr 19 - Southend 0 Wycombe 2 League One - Sep 18 - Wycombe

  • The view from the other side: Wycombe

    ECHOSPORT talks to Wycombe Wanderers fan Jamie Cameron ahead of tomorrow’s clash at Adams Park. What have you made of Wycombe’s start to the season? “It’s been an excellent start to the season, two wins and two draws and we were arguably unlucky

  • East Thurrock boss Coventry keen to bolster squad

    JOHN Coventry is hopeful of bolstering his options ahead of East Thurrock United’s trip to Merstham. Rocks have been hit by a number of injuries, leaving Coventry with a threadbare squad. And the East Thurrock boss is confident that he will be

  • Man admits sending white powder package to Essex MP

    A man has admitted sending hoax white powder - in some cases in packages marked "Anthrax" - to female MPs and councillors including Castle Point MP Rebecca Harris. Richard Hayes, 40, of no fixed address, was arrested in Barnstaple, Devon, on July

  • Minshull: Injuries the last thing Concord want now

    LEE Minshull admits ‘the last thing we want to do is pick up injuries’ as Concord Rangers prepare for an action-packed weekend. The Beach Boys are set to welcome Maidstone United to the Aspect Arena and will then make the trip to St Albans City

  • Deering in contention to make Billericay return

    BILLERICAY Town midfielder Sam Deering is in contention to make his return to action this weekend. Town are set to welcome St Albans City to the Steel Team Stadium tomorrow and will then visit Hemel Hempstead Town on Bank Holiday Monday. And

  • A bank holiday scorcher...but take your litter with you

    THOUSANDS of daytrippers will head to our beaches this bank holiday weekend as scorching temperatures are forecast to top 33 degrees by Monday. The Met Office says the expected heatwave could set a new record for the August bank holiday weekend.

  • ‘Racist’ yobs abuse elderly couple at home

    AN ELDERLY couple had trollies smashed into their front door and were ‘racially abused’ at their home in Basildon. Essex Police are investigating the incident in Steeplehall at about 8pm on Wednesday. According to witness reports on social

  • Serious concerns raised as hackers target council emails

    SERIOUS concerns have been raised after Basildon Council’s email system was hacked by someone trying to use a council email address. Basildon councillors raised the alarm after receiving a suspicious email asking them to review and comment on an