CANVEY Island booked their place in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup thanks to a last-gasp 2-1 replay win over Waltham Abbey. A comical own goal from Dominique Yiagnigni had put the Gulls in front, but Leonne McKenzie levelled matters
SOUTHEND United’s new under-23 team coach Craig Fagan suffered late heartbreak in his first game in charge yesterday. The Shrimpers conceded twice in stoppage time to slump to a 3-1 defeat against Scunthorpe United in the Premier League Cup second
BASILDON United boss John Sussex is relishing a trip to neighbours Billericay Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup. The Bees are set to visit the Steel Team Stadium after being paired with Harry Wheeler’s National League South outfit
SOUTHEND United's under 23 boss Craig Fagan has confirmed striker Emile Acquah was showing no signs of distress following his nasty looking injury in this afternoon's 3-1 defeat to Scunthorpe United. Acquah was treated for close to 10 minuites
Southend Council is keen on conjuring up a deal to help manage the ambitious plans to build 502 homes on Roots Hall, once Southend United has moved out. The housing plans, which were unveiled last month, will move forward if the football club successfully
TWO stoppage time goals from Adam Hammill saw Southend United’s under 23 side lose 3-1 to Scunthorpe United in this afternoon’s Premier League Cup second round qualifier. Blues - who had coach Craig Fagan in charge for the first time - improved
Grooming crimes recorded by Essex Police have soared by 177 per-cent in the last year, figures obtained by the NSPCC has revealed. Police in Essex recorded 166 offences of sexual communication with a child in the year up to April 2019, up from 60
AN AIR ambulance has landed near the scene of an incident in Shoebury. The helicopter was spotted in a field near medical suppliers Cantel UK. Essex Fire Service said that firefighters were assisting members of the ambulance service in gaining
A YOUNG woman has bravely spoken about the trauma of being assaulted by a convicted rapist. Curtis Pizzey, 30, formerly of Basildon, grabbed the 20-year-old from behind as she was walking to work. Fortunately, she was able to fight him off
SOUTH Essex hospitals have been handed their lowest cleanliness scores EVER in a patient survey. The latest NHS annual inpatients survey has shown hospitals across Essex were dirtier than they were last year. In the survey, patients aged 16 and
A COUPLE have backed a newly launched suicide campaign exactly eight years to the day since their son took his own life Jenny and Andrew Sutton’s son, Ben, killed himself at the age of 20. Ben’s body was found at Hadleigh Castle in his favourite
GREAT Wakering Rovers will be in action for the first time in 10 days tonight. Wakering are set to make the trip to Isthmian North rivals Witham Town as they get their Isthmian League Cup group stage campaign underway. And player-manager Steve
New figures released by food delivery firm Deliveroo have shed a light on the habits of users across Southend. The firm has revealed Saturday is the night most people prefer to stay home with a takeaway, while Turkish cuisine is certainly a popular
FORMER Southend United skipper Anton Ferdinand feels Adam Barrett should be the next Shrimpers boss. Ferdinand followed Barrett as captain after joining Southend towards the start of the 2016/17 season. But the 34-year-old is now keen to see
MCDONALD'S has a breakfast deal that will help you power through this rainy autumnal week. The fast food giant is offering a free McMuffin with any hot drink order all this week. It is part of a promotion to get more customers using the McDonald's
A school has been forced to close early due to a "gas pressure issue". The Billericay School posted on Facebook shortly before lunchtime today to tell parents that students would be sent home at 1.15pm. The gas pressue issue, in the school
PHIL Parkinson is not interested in the vacant managerial position at Southend United, Echosport understands. The experienced former Bolton Wanderers chief topped an Echosport poll among the club’s supporters to be the Blues next boss. But
JOHN Coventry has warned his East Thurrock United players to up their game when they head to Peterborough Sports for their FA Cup first qualifying round replay tonight. The initial tie finished 1-1 at Rookery Hill as Lewis Smith’s first half opener
ARMED police descended after reports of a teenager brandishing a machete at Canvey lake. Worried residents took to social media at lunchtime yesterday after reports surfaced of someone walking up to the lake with the weapon, fully exposed, in his
CANVEY Island boss Mark Bentley is eager to enjoy success in the FA Cup having also featured in an extensive run in the competition during his playing days. Bentley’s Gulls are set to compete with Waltham Abbey in a first qualifying round replay
PAUL Clark has urged the Roots Hall hierarchy to show patience in their pursuit of the next Southend United manager. Clark took charge of the Shrimpers back in September 1987 following a disastrous start to the season under Dick Bate. And the
A woman has been fined more than £500 after flytipping on the public footway at the rear of her property. Charmaine Craven, 33, of Bronte Drive, Basildon, appeared at Basildon Magistrates Court on Wednesday 4 September after pleading guilty to
THIS week, Lewis Hobday shares his views on the latest goings on at Southend United. Towards the start of the season, a friend jokingly said “Imagine if you lose seven League games in a row! At least you will have a good headline for your fan column
CRAIG Fagan faces a ‘massive’ start to his spell in charge of Southend United’s under-23 side this afternoon. The young Shrimpers face Scunthorpe United in the second qualifying round of the Premier League Cup at Roots Hall today. And, with
A 95-YEAR-OLD appeared on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and spoke about his memories of being evacuated from home during the Second World War. Raymond Palmer, of Cedars Care Home, Southend, appeared on the hit show on Sunday night. He told show
Thousands of bikers took part in the 20th anniversary Motorcycle Run and Family Fun Day organised by Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) on Sunday. It is hoped that once all the donations have been received, the event will have raised around £40,000
A STRUGGLING mental health trust is launching a suicide awareness and prevention campaign... months after it was criticised over failures which could put lives at risk. Essex Partnership University NHS foundation trust is running the campaign between
A FOOTBALL fan is celebrating winning £250,000 after correctly predicting scores for six matches. Jason Hodges, 49, had changed channels to watch England v Bulgaria on ITV on Saturday when his winnings were announced live on Sky Sports. As
A USED car showroom in Leigh could be knocked down and transformed into a block of flats... but that’s not going to happen according to the business’s manager. Plans, submitted to Southend Council for the London Road site, propose demolishing the
A PRIMARY school has warned parents a man has been seen acting suspiciously outside the front gates. The Sacred Heart School, in Windermere Road, Southend, shared the guidance with parents yesterday morning. In a letter, seen by the Echo, the
A woman fought off a man who tried to rape her near a church. The victim was walking in Sutton Road, near All Saints Church, when she was targeted by the thug who tried to force himself on her in the early hours of Sunday. Fortunately, the
It’s got to be said, there are worse ways to spend a morning than chatting to Diversity. The dance troupe, from Wickford, won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent, and is set to star in Robin Hood and the Merry Men at the Cliffs Pavilion this
A FURIOUS home owner is demanding the council installs CCTV in his street after thieves broke into his home and stole his car. The resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said he and his partner were asleep at the time when crooks raided their
A MUM instinctively chased yobs who threw a brick at a bus window she was on with her two-week-old daughter. Elice Budd, 26, from Laindon, was travelling on the 8A First Bus service from Basildon Town Centre to Laindon when the louts targeted the
