ANDRE Blackman has been released by Southend United. The 28-year-old left back joined the Shrimpers in the summer on a month to month contract after a trial period. But Blues have now opted not to renew his contract. Blackman made seven
FORMER Millwall manager Neil Harris has broken his silence after leaving the Den, saying it was "the right decision at the right time" for himself and the club. The Eastwood based Harris is the club's all-time leading scorer from his time as a
A COUNCILLOR has accused officers of “running the council” and claimed they are treating councillors as “nuisances”. The chief executive of Southend Council has been asked to launch an investigation into why fierce arguments have erupted between
SOUTHEND United chairman Ron Martin has issued the following update on his search for a new manager. In my brief statement on Monday I said that I would “hopefully this side of the weekend” be able to update you again. They say that a week
Health bosses have confirmed three cases of measles after an outbreak. Southend Council and Public Health England have confirmed the authorties are still waiting on results for the remaining five suspected cases. There are no new suspected
DOZENS of police officers have been deployed across south Essex in a campaign to crack down on burglaries. Codenamed Operation Meteor, teams of officers have been out and about in Canvey, Basildon, and Billericay to help reduce the crime. This
A man has been left with serious injuries after being hit by a car near the Rayleigh Weir. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after the pedestrian, a man in his 30s, sustained serious injuries in a crash on the A127 Londonbound
A MAN has admitted dousing eight police officers with petrol at the end of a police chase from Canvey to Basildon. Justin Jackson has admitted eight counts of administering a noxious substance so as to endanger life at Basildon Crown Court.
DRIVERS are being reminded a section of the A13 will be compeltely closed for the whole of this weekend. A section of the road, beneath the Orsett Cock roundabout, will be closed from 9pm tonight until 5am on Monday morning. The closure
NEIL Harris is not in the running to be Southend United’s next manager, Echosport understands. The former Shrimpers striker stepped down from his role as Millwall boss yesterday after more than four years in charge of the Lions. However, Harris
A FIRE broke out in a townhouse in Basildon. Essex Fire Service were called to a fire in a townhouse after neighbours smelled smoke in Rokells at 3am this morning. On arrival, firefighters reported that the fire was in a room on the first floor
A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's trip to Gillingham. ALL-TIME RECORD Southend wins: 39 Draws: 30 Gillingham wins: 46 LAST SIX MEETINGS League One - Jan 19 - Southend 2 Gillingham 0 League One - Oct 18 -
TEN Southend United supporters will be walking to this weekend’s clash at Gillingham to raise funds for Little Havens. The supporters will leave Roots Hall late on Friday evening. And Shrimpers striker Simon Cox was keen to wish the fans well
BOWERS & Pitsea will be looking to extend their record-breaking FA Cup run when they make the short trip to Canvey Island tomorrow. The Isthmian Premier League outfit, who are enjoying their best ever run in the competition, have reached the
SOUTHEND United’s caretaker boss Gary Waddock will not be rushing Tom Hopper back from injury. Hopper - who has been out for almost a year with a cruciate ligament injury - is now back in training. But Waddock will not be bringing him back
A MAN and woman are being sought for questioning after a man died in Billericay. Police are wanting to speak to the two people following the manslaught of Matthew Bion, 31. The Wickford man died following an assault outside Reid's in Laindon
GARY Waddock is unsure if tomorrow’s clash at Gillingham will be his last as Southend United’s caretaker manager. Chairman Ron Martin has stepped up his search for a new Blues boss this week with Henrik Larsson and Adam Barrett both firmly in the
ECHOSPORT talks to Gillingham fan Lewis Browning ahead of tomorrow’s game. What have you made of the season so far? “There’s a general feeling that what’s going on at Gillingham is a work in progress. "I think I can speak for most fans
SIMON Cox is keen for Gary Waddock to remain at Southend United, even if he is not named Blues’ next boss. Waddock is expected to again be caretaker manager for the Shrimpers’ trip to Gillingham this weekend. And Cox would love the former Wycombe
A VIDEO which has been widely circulated online shows the moment a man headbutted a fellow commuter during and argument on the train. The incident is understood to have taken place on a train from London to Southend on Wednesday. The
A GROUP of yobs have damaged countless windows in cars and homes in Wickford and Billericay, by using a catapult. Reports from residents and police state that the group, travelling in a van, used a catapult to destroy windows in both the vehicles
WESTCLIFF will be looking to end a week’s worth of pain when they host Old Redcliffians at the Gables tomorrow. Westcliff suffered a painful 21-17 defeat at Sutton & Epsom on Saturday, with the hosts scoring their late winning try with just 13
UNBEATEN Rochford Hundred head to Sidcup on the back of their best performance of the season, according to skipper Harry Hudson. Rochford beat Guernsey 42-27 last time out and Hudson was delighted with the display. “It was our best performance
SOUTHEND Saxons will be bidding to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they host Colchester at Warners Bridge tomorrow. Saxons were beaten 37-19 at Eton Manor last time out. And skipper Ian Morrison insists Southend are determined
MIKE Finneran has his sights firmly set on making FA Cup memories with Canvey Island having cheered the Gulls on in the competition from the Park Lane stands during his childhood. The Isthmian North outfit will do battle in an exciting local derby
BOBBY Mason has set his sights on reaching the top tier of non-league football by continuing to impress for Great Wakering Rovers. The goalkeeper - who counts the likes of Hullbridge Sports, Southend Manor and Thurrock among his former clubs - has
JAMIE O’Hara has confirmed Billericay Town are closing in on making two signings ahead of the FA Cup third qualifying round tie with Bath City. Billericay were lacking height in their 2-2 draw with Dorking Wanderers last time out and O’Hara made
GRAND Central restaurant will be closing for a £300,000 refurbishment and rebranding. Bosses at the American-style restaurant announced ambitious plans for the site with increased entertainment as part of the experience. TLC Inns, the parent
A CAMPAIGNER blinded by measles has spoken out about the dangers of not being vaccinated after an outbreak was confirmed. There are currently one confirmed case and seven suspected cases with 200 more people who may have been exposed following
SOUTHEND Council has been accused of hiding information from councillors and trying to silence those elected from criticising officers. The council is planning to “refresh guidance” for councillors regarding their communication with officers.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a false alarm at a school in Southend. Essex Fire Service attended Hamstel Junior School in the town after a call came in at 9.18pm. A spokesman said: "We were called at 9.18pm and two fire engines were sent. "We
DARREN Manning will be forced into reshuffling his defence when Hullbridge Sports take on Felixstowe & Walton United tomorrow. Right-back Courtney Homans and Emmanuel Okunja were shown late red cards in the controversial FA Trophy extra preliminary
JOHN Coventry is hoping to be boosted by the return of an injured duo when East Thurrock United visit Worthing tomorrow. Mitch Gilbey and Alex Clark have been on the sidelines in recent weeks, leaving Rocks with a shortage of options. But Coventry
JOHN Sussex admits Basildon United ‘have to break the cycle’ of disappointing results when they welcome Heybridge Swifts to the Cousins Car Wash Stadium tomorrow. The Bees have garnered one win from their opening seven Isthmian North outings, with
A crash on the A127 which blocked the road is causing tailbacks of traffic. The accident took place around 6am this morning on the A127 London bound between the Rayleigh Weir (A129) and the Fairglen Interchange (A1245). As a result, tailbacks
MICHAEL Walther is pleased with how his reign as Southend Manor manager has started. Walther left his role on the coaching staff of Hullbridge Sports in order to replace Adam Peek, who resigned as boss, in the hotseat last month. And, having
A drug dealer, who evaded police capture for two years, was finally snared thanks to a neighbour who seriously injured him as he tried to escape through their garden. Jay Tuppein, 29, was initially found with drugs during two separate raids at
A STENCH overwhelming parts of Southend has been likened to rotting food and human waste. Investigations are taking place into what the cause of the odour making the lives of families so unpleasant. Councillor Daniel Cowan, Labour representative
A MAN who lost his daughter to cot death is running 11 miles in her memory. Jake Fitt, 21, from Basildon, will get up and out into the cold on Christmas morning dressed as Santa Claus to raise money for The Lullaby Trust – a charity which aims
A MUM has blasted magistrates for giving the motorcyclist who “almost killed her son” a £166 fine...and no driving ban. Claire Dunn’s son, Jack, 13, was cycling to school in January when he was hit by Andrew Lancaster, 22, who overtook traffic
FIVE people have been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking after suspected brothels were raided. Essex Police executed warrants at several properties across Essex on Wednesday believed to be house of ill-repute. The police attended addresses
CLEAN up costs after an illegal traveller camp was set up at Sun Corner topped £1,000. Concerns have been raised about the cost to taxpayers however one MP claimed the next Queen’s Speech could change the law and avoid this in the future. Basildon
A POPULAR Southend town centre pub has been put up for sale. The Dickens in Luker Road has been listed on property website Rightmove for sale at £600,000. The venue is just off Southend High Street, outside Southend Central train station.
