DANNY Scopes is keen for Concord Rangers to build a fruitful relationship with Southend United after signing Tom Clifford on a one-month loan deal. Clifford, who boasts one first team appearance for the Shrimpers, has made the temporary switch
COUNTER terrorism safety measures will be installed on Southend’s seafronts. The safety recommendations are in stark contrast to the previous and controversial practice of shared spaces. The new safety measures will see a number of vehicle
THE leader of Essex County Council has pledged to plant 375,000 trees across Essex to reduce carbon levels. David Finch announced the Essex Climate Change Action Plan and the creation of an independent cross-party commission on climate change.
A MAN has been injured and taken to hospital after an "incident involving a road roller." The man, aged in his 50s, was taken to Basildon and Thurrock Hospital this afternoon, after the incident on Horace Corner, Billericay Residents reported that
VIDEO footage of a teenage robber being beaten up has appeared on Twitter after being filmed on a phone smuggled into HMP Chelmsford Joshua Celikten, who is serving three-and-a-half years for a series of knife crimes, was punched, slapped and kicked
A MAN woke in bed to find himself being stabbed repeatedly during a frenzied attack in Southend. Police and paramedics were called to a home to investigate Monday’s attack and yesterday Lora Cole appeared in court charged with attempted murder.
A man accused of murdering a former RAF servicewoman has appeared in court. Brian Manship, 37, allegedly killed mother-of-two Sarah Hassall, 38, in Pontypridd, South Wales. Manship, who grew up and lived in Chelmsford, wore a black camouflage
ANTHONY Wordsworth feels Southend United’s struggles could be down to a lack of character. Wordsworth returns to Roots Hall with AFC Wimbledon this weekend. But he is surprised to see the Shrimpers enduring another run of bad results. “
BILLERICAY Town player-manager Jamie O’Hara believes Sam Deering as among the best players in the National League South. Deering endured an injury-hit pre-season, which resulted in the creative midfielder having to be eased back into the Billericay
FURIOUS residents have been left feeling let down after political arguments appeared to hijack a discussion over vital anti-speeding measures on Thorpe Bay Gardens. People living the well-known long stretch of road, near to the seafront, have warned
A MAN has been rushed to hospital after he was hit by a bus by Basildon train station. Two police cars, an ambulance and an air ambulance were at the scene of the incident which took place this morning. A spokesman for Essex Police, said: "
A 16-YEAR-OLD has been found guilty of spitting at station staff in Benfleet. The teen was hauled into court after DNA found in the saliva was tested. He was sentenced to complete 240 hours, pay £50 in compensation, and must obey a 7pm to
Absent-minded drivers are the most common cause of road accidents in Southend, figures reveal. Road safety charity Brake has called for a radical overhaul of road safety measures to prevent "needless, preventable" deaths from dangerous driving.
MORE than 1,000 paedophiles and sex abusers changed their name in the past three years, a safeguarding charity has claimed. The Safeguarding Alliance also claims hundreds of people on the sex offenders register were even able to do so while in
ROB Small has called on Bowers & Pitsea to build on their record-breaking FA Cup run after reaching the fourth qualifying round for the first time in the club’s history. After seeing the replay with neighbours Canvey Island finish 1-1 after extra-time
POLICE are appealing for information after an elderly man suffered serious injuries in a crash yesterday. The man, in his eighties, was reportedly hit on the zebra crossing, on Ashingdon Road, at 6:30am yesterday, and Essex Police are appealing
A TOTAL of 135 new police officers should be working in the county after the first year of a new recruitment drive. The Home Office has set Essex Police the target as part of a plan to increase officer numbers across the country by 20,000 over the
SOUTHEND United are unaware of Henrik Larsson’s rumoured interest in Wycombe Wanderers. Larsson remains among the front-runners to be the next Shrimpers boss and has watched two of the club’s recent matches. But, according to the Athletic,
THREE teenagers are due to appear in court later this month to face charges in connection with two robberies in Benfleet. A man in his 20s had his wallet and cash stolen, and was assaulted, in London Road at around 1am on December 22 last year.
SOUTHEND United’s under 23 coach Craig Fagan will keep pushing his young players hard to ensure they fulfill their potential. Fagan has been working with the Shrimpers’ youngsters since the end of August. And the 36-year-old is eager to ensure
TEN Southend United supporters raised £7,400 by walking from Roots Hall to Gillingham for Saturday’s League One clash. The fans left Southend’s ground at 11pm and safely arrived at the Priestfield Stadium 13 hours later. And the Shrimpers Trust
Second half goals by Bobby Unwin and Freddy Eastwood helped Southend United’s under-18 side return to winning ways with a 2-1 victory away to Leyton Orient. Unwin put Blues in front just before the hour mark and Eastwood doubled the advantage with
SCAMMERS are targeting Castle Point residents pretending to be from the council. Reports emerged over the weekend that elderly residents had been hit by fraudsters, who demanded a £150 refund to pay for lawyers after they stated the residents had
A NEW housing estate will be built in Great Wakering. Sanctuary Homes has been granted planning permission to construct a range of one, two, three and four-bedroom properties at Barrow Hall Road. Sanctuary will now finalise plans for the 120
A GIRL guide leader who has dedicated 60 years to the organisation and her community won the gold medal at the Citizen of Southend Awards. Jacky Goddard, 74, from Westcliff, amazed the judges with her six decade long commitment to girl-guiding,
SOMEONE has woken up today as Britain's richest EVER lottery winner. It could be you...if you played EuroMillions of course. It's been confirmed a UK ticket-holder has won the full £170m EuroMillions jackpot. Last night National Lottery operator
A woman has been charged with attempted murder following reports of a disturbance in Southend. Lora Cole, 45, of Roots Hall Drive, will appear at the town’s Magistrates’ Court this morning, Wednesday 9 October. UPDATE: STABBED MAN 'WOKE IN
A GROUP of travellers cut through locked gates to set up camp near a children’s play area. The group were spotted at a park off Thorney Bay Road, Canvey on Monday night. Norman Smith, Tory leader of Castle Point Council, said his officers have
POLICE fear an elderly man has suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car outside a Rochford primary school. The man, aged in his eighties, was involved in a crash near to St Theresa’s Catholic School, in Ashingdon Road, at about
A DISPLAY of two photographs and a crest on the wall which cost taxpayers more than £2,000 has been branded a “vanity project”. Basildon Council claimed it makes an “important statement” - but critics claim the money has been wasted. Basildon
STUDENTS have been ordered to resit an exam after “irregularities” were uncovered by an exam board. An investigation has been launched at South Essex College, Luker Road, Southend, after concerns were raised about staff and the exam. About
A MAN was arrested after police found a cannabis farm in Leigh. Officers attended the home in Leigh Road and seized 198 plants. A man, aged 20, was arrested on suspicion of abstracting electricity and producing cannabis. Police took to social
