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DEFENSIVE frailties have hit Southend United hard so far this season, conceding more goals than any other team in the top four divisions. The Shrimpers have let in 24 goals in their eight League games so far and have not kept a clean sheet since
WESTCLIFF Lionesses enjoyed another fine win as they saw off New Ash Green 38-5. The Lionesses started off their second match of the season with Loren Ware-Lane scoring the first try, 14 minutes into the first half. This followed with another
SOUTHEND snooker star Matt Glasby is heading to Newbury for his next challenge tour event this weekend. Glasby lost in the second round in Germany during the first event of the tour. And Glasby, who has been boosted by a new sponsorship deal
By MARTIN SMITH RAVI Bopara can’t really make up his mind if he’s excited about the Vitality T20 Blast Finals Day or not. He probably is, but he has played in four before with Essex and not progressed beyond the semi-final stage, so is phlegmatic
A SICK predatory paedophile who subjected a teenage girl to a prolonged campaign of sex abuse has been jailed for 14-and-a-half years. Steven Thomas of Czarina Rise, Laindon, was already a registered sex offender when he targeted his latest victim
AN URGENT warning has been issued after a suspicious leaflet was posted across south Essex promising discounted tree services. Essex Trading Standards shared the warning on their social media channels after concerns were raised about the leaflet
A VETERAN Liberal Democrat campaigner is making a comeback to fight Sir David Amess at the next general election – more than 20 years after she first took him on. Nina Stimson, 72, of Leigh Road, Leigh, is preparing to stand against Sir David, Tory
A SON who killed his mother by throwing her off a balcony at a care home has walked free from court. Robert Knight was initially charged with murdering mum June Knight, 79, after the incident in Langley Lodge care home in Westcliff on December
FORMER Southend United midfielder Michael Timlin has rejoined Stevenage. Several Shrimpers fans had wanted the 34-year-old to return to Roots Hall to add much needed bite in the centre of the park. But Timlin has now headed back to Stevenage
A MAN has admitted taking a picture up a woman's skirt at a train station. He is believed to be the first person to appear in court charged under new laws brought in to tackle upskirting. Daren Timpson-Hunt admitted operating equipment beneath
ALL-TIME RECORD Southend wins: 5 Draws: 2 MK Dons wins: 10 LAST SIX MEETINGS League Cup - Aug 19 - Southend 1 MK Dons 4 League One - Apr 18 - Southend 4 MK Dons 0 League One - Nov 17 - MK Dons 1 Southend 1 League One
SOUTHEND Saxons are starting preparations for their 150th year. The club, who were formed back in 1870, is one of the oldest in the world. And Southend’s marketing director Nathan Strange is keen to celebrate the anniversary in style. “
A fire has broken out in Southend. Fire crews are on the scene, in Grainger Road. Video by Jennifer Humphreys Videos from the scene show smoke billowing from an industrial unit. Crews were initially called at roughly 1.30pm this
HADLEIGH & Thundersley skipper Adam Dobson was proud to lead his side to a fourth place finish in the Premier Division this season. Hadleigh recovered from a slow start to work their way up the standings. And Dobson was full of praise for his
ESSEX chef Jamie Oliver is back in Southend busily filming a Christmas special of Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast on the pier. Jamie, 44, was in high spirits when Rocketman star, Taron Egerton, 29, appeared on set with him last week. Trio
A FAMILY have paid a heartbreaking tribute to a man who died after an assault outside a nightclub. Matthew Bion, 31, from Wickford, died of his injuries on Tuesday, August 27, following a disturbance outside Reid’s in Laindon Road, in Billericay
A HUGE rise in dementia cases is predicted over the next 15 years, sparking fears care services will be overwhelmed. Figures show 4,221 people in south Essex are receiving dementia care this year. This is expected to rise to 9,815 in 2035,
A GRAMMAR school is celebrating a century since it was founded. Celebrations have begun at Westcliff High School for Girls as the coveted school has just welcomed its 100th intake of Year Seven pupils. Pupils from Year Seven and Year Eight formed
Detectives want to identify this man who they would like to speak to in connection with a gun being aimed and fired at a member of the public. Essex Police say the incident happened near to North Road Cemetery, Westcliff. It is believed the
BILLERICAY Cricket Club skipper Lee Knight insists he is ‘fairly happy’ with how his side’s season panned out. Billericay finished sixth in the Premier Division standings. And Knight was pleased to have enjoyed another solid season. “I
Britain First thugs were pelted with rocks and stones when they went to Calais to tell migrants not to cross the Channel. Paul Golding, leader of Britain First, travelled to Europe with a team of supporters to film himself confronting asylum seekers
THE train line between Shoebury and London is the most punctual in the country, new figures have revealed. Last year, 83 per cent of train services on the c2c line between Shoebury and Fenchurch Street arrived within a minute of their scheduled
JOHN White and Mark Milligan are both back in contention for Southend United’s trip to MK Dons tomorrow. The duo have missed the Shrimpers’ last three matches. And Blues’ caretaker chief Gary Waddock is pleased to have them available. “
ECHOSPORT talks to MK Dons fan Jonathan Harries ahead of tomorrow’s game. What have you made of the season so far? "The season has been a bit stop start. Our first game of the season at Bury was postponed so our first game of the season was
Three teenagers have been charged in connection with a man being chased in to a club by a knife-weilding gang. A 16-year-old boy from Leigh and a 16-year-old boy from Southend, who both cannot be named for legal reasons, have been charged with
GREAT Wakering Rovers player-manager Steve Butterworth is confident his side will pick up three points when they face Witham Town tomorrow. Wakering claimed a 3-0 Isthmian League Cup victory over Witham just 10 days ago. And, although he knows
POLICE are appealing for the identification of two men after three tool thefts in recent weeks. The force issued CCTV images of the two men that they would like to speak to in connection with the tool thefts in Billericay. It is reported that
ASTON Bevans-Royston says Rochford Hundred are targeting a third successive promotion this season. Rochford, who have gone 50 games unbeaten, are lining up in the London & SE Premier Division this season after back-to-back promotions. But Bevans-Royston
EAST Thurrock United could break into the Isthmian Premier League’s top four with a victory over Brightlingsea Regent tomorrow. John Coventry’s side have made a solid start to life back in the third tier of non-league football following their relegation
WESTCLIFF will be gunning for their first National Two South success of the season when they host Leicester Lions tomorrow. Westcliff, who were promoted last term, have kicked off the new campaign with back-to-back defeats. And hooker Billy
SOUTHEND Saxons must not become complacent ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Old Priorians, according to their powerful prop forward Collen Smith. Southend have triumphed in their opening two London One North outings while Priorians have yet to pick
MICHAEL Walther will be in charge of Southend Manor for the first time tomorrow. Manor are set to make the trip to Cockfosters as they aim to turn their season around. Adam Peek resigned as the Essex Senior League club’s boss 14 days ago and
Disabled people in south Essex are now waiting 10 weeks when they appeal decisions about their benefit claims - after wait times almost doubled in a year. Disability charity Scope slammed the lengthy waits as "unacceptable", and called the Personal
MARK Bentley is seeking a reaction when Canvey Island visit St Ives Town tomorrow. The Gulls are set to take on the Southern Premier Central outfit in an FA Cup second qualifying round tie. And, following a thumping 5-0 loss at Maldon & Tiptree
STAFF at a horse rescue centre want to raise awareness of an equine crisis of abused and neglected horses - and are asking the public for their help. Phoenix Animal Care was formed in 2008 by Phoenix Pemberton to rescue small animals and horses.
A WOMAN has defied the odds, despite a genetic disorder, and completed a 980 mile cross-country bike ride. Sophie Holmes, from Southend, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just four-months-old, took on the Deloitte Ride Across Britain.
HOSPICE bosses have agreed to changes which mean people of all faiths - or none - can now help govern the vital organisation. The Havens Hospices charity, which includes Fair Havens, The J’s and Little Havens, was founded in the early 1980s by
DARREN Manning may look to freshen up his Hullbridge Sports side when they visit Tilbury tomorrow. Sports are set to make the trip to Chadfields for their latest Isthmian North encounter. And, following a 3-1 defeat to Heybridge Swifts in midweek
A drug dealer who tried to flee police with 18 wraps of class A drugs hidden is his mouth has been jailed for three years. Basildon Crown Court heard how officers from the South Operation Raptor team were patrolling on August 21 when they spotted
DANNY Scopes is confident his Concord Rangers will not underestimate Margate tomorrow. Scopes’ National League South Beach Boys will visit the Isthmian Premier League outfit for an FA Cup second qualifying round tie. And, despite going into the
JOE Paxman is eager to cause an FA Cup upset by helping Basildon United overcome brother Jack and Billericay Town. National League South outfit Billericay are set to welcome the Bees to the Steel Team Stadium for an FA Cup second qualifying round
BOWERS & Pitsea are looking to make history by booking their place in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time in the club’s history. Rob Small’s side will make the trip to Isthmian Premier League rivals Lewes tomorrow having
NIGHTCLUB security stepped in to save a man from being attacked after he was chased by a knife-wielding gang. Officers were called at about 12.25am yesterday morning with reports of teenagers armed with knives threatening a man who ran into Moo
FEARS a school playing field could be sold off for housing have been quashed. Concern was spreading among parents and residents after plans to sell Hadleigh Junior School’s field, and neighbouring land, for a major housing project were mooted.
A “TRUANCY patrol” is effectively cracking down on children skipping school in Southend. During the last school year, the patrols carried out 424 home visits, while 164 parents were “educated” - with guidance given on the negative effects missing
MORE needs to be done to catch and prosecute flytippers, residents say. It comes as Castle Point Council papers revealed the number of fly tips occurring in the borough regularly hits between 70 and 80 each month. The documents also say apart
A SHOP keeper has described the moment a teenage thug pulled a knife on him... for two bottles of strawberry Ribena. Yogesh Patel, 55, was working at his shop Yosha Confectionary in Wickford on Tuesday night when two hooded thugs came in. Mr
