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  • Long delays after crash closes A130 in both directions

    COMMUTERS face long delays this evening on the A130. A crash has closed two lanes in both directions on the road just north of the A132 at Rettendon. There are huge tailbacks in both directions. The highways authorities are advising people

  • Shrimpers host Dons in EFL Cup quarter-final

    SOUTHEND United’s youth team will be turning their attentions to the EFL Cup this weekend. The Shrimpers host AFC Wimbledon in a southern section area quarter-final at Boots & Laces. And coach Danny Heath is expecting another difficult contest

  • Blues boss Campbell feels Taylor can fill in at left-back

    SOUTHEND United manager Sol Campbell feels he still has options to pick from at left-back. The Shrimpers will be missing full-back Nathan Ralph for the next few months after he dislocated his shoulder during Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Burton Albion.

  • The stats pack: Bristol Rovers v Southend United

    A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's trip to Bristol Rovers.  ALL-TIME RECORD Southend wins: 47 Draws: 28 Bristol Rovers wins: 39 LAST SIX MEETINGS League One - Feb 19 - Southend 1 Bristol Rovers 2 League One - Aug

  • VIDEO: Anger as Mercedes is set alight in caravan park

    Firefighters rushed to tackle a deliberate fire after a car was set alight at a popular caravan park. The car, believed to be a white Mercedes, was set on fire at Thorney Bay Caravan Park, Thorney Bay Road, on Canvey at about 3.30am this morning

  • The view from the other side: Bristol Rovers

    ECHOSPORT talks to Bristol Rovers fan Jade Hicks ahead of tomorrow’s game at the Memorial Stadium. What have you made of the season so far? “We’re in a much better position than last season. “We seem quite comfortable at the moment and

  • Westcliff host Esher in first game at new ground

    WESTCLIFF begin life at their new Gables base against Esher tomorrow. Westcliff head into the clash sitting 15th in National Two South. And fly-half Jack Jones, who has been at the club for the past 22 years, feels it will be a day to remember

  • Saxons host North Walsham in top of the table clash

    SOUTHEND Saxons’ director of rugby Josh Ward feels his side can cause an upset in tomorrow’s top of the table clash at Warners Bridge. London One North leaders North Walsham visit second-placed Southend sitting nine points ahead of their hosts.

  • Ten caravans pitch up unlawfully on green belt land

    TEN caravans have pitched up unlawfully in Wickford. Basildon Council has been made aware of a possible breach of planning control in the Green Belt at Hillview on Southend Arterial Road. Leader of Basildon Council Gavin Callaghan said: "Council

  • Gang spray shoppers with 'tear gas' at busy centre

    A gang of thugs sprayed shoppers with 'tear gas' at a busy shopping centre. Police and firefighters were called to Grays Shopping Centre after the incidnet at 12.20pm today. Witnesses say about eight people are being treated by ambulance crews

  • Man in court over murder of 12-year-old boy outside school

    A 51-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 12-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run outside his school. Harley Watson died in hospital after a vehicle ploughed into children who were leaving Debden Park High School, in

  • Breathing in Southend is 'like smoking 124 cigarettes a year'

    CHILDREN in Southend are breathing in the same amount of polluted air as smoking 124 cigarettes each year. The British Heart Foundation is urging the Government to declare air pollution a “public health emergency” after revealing the impact it is

  • Danny happy to have Woods back at Concord

    DANNY Scopes is overjoyed to have welcomed promising midfielder Henry Woods back to Concord Rangers. The Gillingham youngster has returned to the Aspect Arena for a second spell this term after agreeing to a 28-day loan move. And Scopes hopes

  • Canvey’s Sam in a bid to haunt ex-employers Heybridge

    MARK Bentley wants Sam Bantick to haunt his former club when Canvey Island visit Heybridge Swifts tomorrow. Bantick, who enjoyed a prolific spell with Heybridge and scored as the club made a memorable trip to Exeter City in the first round of the

  • TOWIE star Gemma Collins will hit the ice once again

    Reality TV star Gemma Collins is preparing to hit the ice once again for a Christmas special of Dancing on Ice. The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins is also returning for the Dancing On Ice Christmas special. This Morning host Willoughby

  • Wakering's Butterworth: This is last outing we wanted

    STEVE Butterworth admits Aveley are the last opponents he wanted his Great Wakering Rovers outfit to be facing this weekend. Wakering, who will welcome the high-flying Millers to Burroughs Park tomorrow, have conceded 10 goals in the last seven

  • Hullbridge boss Manning not daunted by Maldon challenge

    HULLBRIDGE Sports boss Darren Manning insists he is not daunted by facing a free-scoring Maldon & Tiptree side this weekend. The Jammers, who saw their eye-catching FA Cup run come to an end in front of the BBC television cameras against League

  • Billericay's O’Hara keen to avoid more postponements

    JAMIE O’Hara is keen to avoid any more postponements as Billericay Town look to climb the National League South standings. Town’s midweek Essex Senior Cup fourth round victory over Basildon United was their first outing since exiting the FA Trophy

  • Bowers' Kenzer could miss rest of year with knee injury

    KENZER Lee could be out of action until 2020, according to Bowers & Pitsea boss Rob Small. The central defender suffered a knee injury in Bowers’ 2-0 victory over Potters Bar Town last weekend. And Small fears Lee, who is certain to miss tomorrow

  • Stansted in a trip to Southend Manor

    SOUTHEND Manor will be looking to build on last weekend’s point against bottom side Sawbridgeworth Town when Stansted make the trip to Southchurch Park tomorrow. Manor boss Craig Waters insisted before their clash with Sawbridgeworth that they could

  • Connor sets Basildon target ahead of Christmas

    CARETAKER manager Lee Connor has set Basildon United a points target ahead of Christmas. The Bees struggled for Isthmian North points despite enjoying fine FA Cup and FA Trophy runs during the early stages of the season. But Basildon are now

  • Coventry fears Matt will miss out for East Thurrock

    JOHN Coventry fears he will be without recent signing Matt Price for East Thurrock United’s Isthmian Premier League clash with Haringey Borough tomorrow. Price was forced off with an injury in Rocks’ last-gasp defeat to Bishop’s Stortford in midweek