HARRISON Neal will complete his Southend United loan spell with Sunday’s clash against Torquay United. But the popular midfielder – who is with Blues from Sheffield United – has yet to consider his long term future. Neal has impressed in the
CRICKET: Sam Handley is excited to be leading Hadleigh & Thundersley into action this season. Handley has taken over from Adam Dobson as captain of the Premier Division side. And Handley is enjoying the added responsibility. “It’s a huge
Social media users have been urged to exercise caution when using the popular NewProfilePic app over fears it could be linked to data theft. The app as dominated social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in the past week and
BOWERS & Pitsea have announced James Collins as their new manager. Collins replaces Rob Small in charge of the Isthmian Premier League side. And Bowers’ director of football Paul Hayes is pleased with the appointment. “We are so pleased
SOUTHEND United are still waiting to discover the full extent of Harry Cardwell’s ankle injury. The Shrimpers striker was taken off at half-time against Weymouth last time out after picking up an ankle problem. But Blues boss Kevin Maher has
A TEN year old girl from Thorpe Bay has vowed to tackle a challenging obstacle course to raise vital funds for the hospice which cared for her friend. Edie Riley-Steel will be taking on the Nuclear Rush Challenge in memory of her friend Bella who
LUTON Town boss Nathan Jones believes guiding the club to the Premier League would rank as “possibly the greatest story in football”. The Hatters were relegated from the top flight just before it was rebranded in 1992 and fell out of the Football
FORMER Southend United boss Phil Brown will not be staying in charge of Barrow. Brown took charge of the final nine games of last season and helped the League Two club avoid relegation. But Barrow chairman Paul Hornby has now confirmed Brown
Relatives of a 12-year-old boy who has not regained consciousness since suffering brain damage in an incident at home more than a month ago are waiting for a High Court judge’s ruling on the latest stage of a treatment dispute. Archie Battersbee
A FLY-TIPPER had their car seized after they were caught dumping rubbish in the countryside. Thurrock Council was able to track down the culprit by using CCTV footage and issued a £1,000 fine. Officers also arranged to have the fly-tipper’s
A VEHICLE came within inches of smashing into a house after it flipped over following a crash. Remarkably no-one was seriously hurt in the collision earlier this morning. Rochford Fire Station shared a photo of what appears to be a van or lorry
THE FIRST heatwave of the year is set to hit Essex next week. Experts at Essex Weather Centre say the weather is set to very warm over the coming days. However, they say this will also bring the threat of thunderstorms. Current forecasts
Hospital bosses want an unconscious 12-year-old boy tested to see if he is brain dead – and have asked a High Court judge for permission. Archie Battersbee has not woken up since being found unconscious at home over a month ago. His mother,
AN investigation has been launched after a family’s beloved cat was found dismembered on a footpath. The RSPCA says it is working with Essex Police amid concerns over the state of the tabby’s body. The cat, called London, was found by a member
Supermarket chain Tesco has announced a major change as they share that office worker will now be able to use their local Tesco to work. The chain said that the flexible workspace business will convert excess space at its supermarket stores into
Royal Mail has announced a major expansion of its delivery service. The delivery firm has revealed plans to expand its use of drones with the creation of 50 new “postal drone routes” over the next three years. In partnership with drone company
RUN Free are using the power of sport to help tackle mental health issues. The group – who were formed in 2020 – hold fortnightly training sessions which are open to anyone suffering from depression or anxiety. And co-founder Eddy Cooper has
DOZENS of rail passengers were caught travelling without a ticket during a crackdown at a south Essex station yesterday. British Transport Police said it worked with revenue inspectors to catch the culprits traveling to and from Pitsea on c2c trains
THREE man have been arrested following a robbery in south Essex. The incident happened in Benfleet yesterday and officers from several policing teams made the arrests after stopping a van. Detectives believed the vehicle was linked to the robbery
FIRE crews rescued more than 40 animals after a blaze erupted in a property in Essex. Firefighters from Colchester and Wivenhoe were called to Cavendish Avenue, Colchester, on Wednesday afternoon at around 12.30pm after a fire started in a garage
Two roads in Rochford have been closed to motorists after an accident involving two vehicles this morning. The incident took place at on the junction of Apton Hall Road and Stambridge Road close to the Ballards Gore Golf Club northeast of Rochford
A High Court judge is preparing to make decisions about the future of a 12-year-old boy who has not regained consciousness after suffering brain damage in an incident at home more than a month ago. Specialists treating Archie Battersbee, of Southend
THE chief executive who guided south Essex hospitals through the Covid pandemic and oversaw the major merger of the hospitals will leave her role this summer “for a new challenge”. Clare Panniker will step down as chief executive of the Mid and
A FAMILY-RUN childcare business has been told to close by the council after neighbours complained about noise and traffic. Roland Lodge Daycare was set up during the first coronavirus pandemic lockdown by a mother and two daughters at their family
SOUTHEND’S Labour leader was deposed by just one vote following a leadership coup driven by left-wing group Momentum, a well-placed insider has claimed. A reliable Labour source said councillors who supported former leader, Ian Gilbert, were shocked
A “GUNMAN” threatened his housemates with a weapon at their bedroom door, sparking an armed police operation in Southend. Kelvin Westnutt, of Wimborne Road, Southend accused his housemates of hacking his phone during the incident at bedsits in
A NEW takeaway is set to open in Southend High Street, priding itself on being the “UK’s newest and most innovative chicken wings chain”. Dynamite Wings is the latest eatery to announce plans to open in Southend, with bosses eyeing up a prime spot
A KIND-HEARTED woman who opened her home to refugees has warned others to go through official channels amid fears she was “used” to get a Ukrainian national a visa. The woman, who asked not to be named, offered a room in her four-bedroom Great
A VIOLENT thug who forced his way into a man’s flat and attacked two people with a metal pole has been jailed. Earnest Rose, 44, of Ness Road Shoebury was jailed for three years for charges of knife possession, drugs possession and wounding at
ALAN MITCHELL "POPS" Alan (Of Ingoldisthorpe, formerly of Billericay) passed away on Sunday 10th April at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, much loved husband and Pops. Funeral Service to take place at Mintlyn Crematorium, King's Lynn on Friday
