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  • Warning signs to stop HGVs using narrow Hullbridge lane

    AN ANGRY resident does not think new warning signs will deter drivers of heavy vehicles from using a country lane. Jeff Attfield, 67, of Keswick Avenue, Hullbridge, was recently confronted by a huge lorry coming in the opposite direction down Watery

  • Essex to begin their 2015 campaign against Kent

    ESSEX will start their 2015 season with a home match against their rivals from across the Thames, Kent. The fixtures for next season were released today with the highlight of Essex’s summer most certainly their four-day match against Australia

  • Golf day raises £3,000 for special school

    A SPECIAL school has been given a £3,000 cash boost thanks to staff at Ford Dunton. More than 70 members of staff from the technical centre, off the A127, in Laindon, took part in a charity golf day at Orsett Golf Club, in aid of Glenwood School

  • TV celebrity helps church celebrate anniversary

    SONGS of Praise presenter PamRhodes joined Leigh churchgoers to mark centenary celebrations. She interviewed members of West Leigh Baptist Church and entertained a packed congregation. Her non-televised visit coincided with the launch of Faith

  • More arrests over escort website

    SINCE the initial arrest of two men following investigations in to the activities of an escort agency in Essex, three other men have been arrested. A 53-year-old man from Shoebury was arrested on September 2, a 48-year-old man from Upminster was

  • Builder battling for new housing estate

    A MINI-HOUSING estate is set to be given the go-ahead in Benfleet in a bid to tackle the borough’s housing shortage. The 12 homes, a mixture of flats and family size houses, would be built on a plot in London Road, Benfleet, by Dove Jeffery Homes

  • Budding artists support Little Havens Hospice

    CHILDREN and teenagers are using the cold weather as their inspiration in a winter-themed art competition to raise money for a charity caring for seriously ill youngsters. Pastels 2 Paint, an art gallery and shop on Wickford High Street, is calling

  • Rochford District Council set date for next flood forum

    A DATE has been set for a third meeting of Rochford District Council’s Forum for Surface Water Flooding. The meeting will be held at 10am on Monday, December 15, at the Civic Suite in Rayleigh, with members of the public invited to attend.

  • Billericay Town welcome back Rowan Liburd for Leiston

    Billericay Town host promotion-chasing Leiston as they look to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Grays Athletic last week. Town welcome back striker Rowan Liburd, after a successful loan spell at Ryman North outfit Thamesmead Town. Liburd

  • VIDEO: Southend YMCA Youth Awards

    INSPIRATIONAL young people were honoured at the Southend YMCA’s second Youth Awards yesterday afternoon. Award winners, family members and local dignitaries enjoyed an uplifting afternoon at the Park View Suite, in Chalkwell Park, as the town’s

  • Cable thief burned by 4,000 volt shock

    A CABLE thief was nearly killed when he received a 4,000-volt shock as he tried to rip out wires. Emergency services were called to the derelict Trafford House office block in Cherrydown, Basildon, after getting reports of an explosion in the building

  • Concord Rangers hoping for cup bounce-back in FA Trophy

    FA TROPHY: Concord Rangers host Boreham Wood in the FA Trophy as they aim to get over the disappointment of their FA Cup exit. The Beachboys went down 1-0 to League Two Mansfield Town on Tuesday evening but their interest in the cup competitions

  • Hullbridge prepares for Christmas event

    A VILLAGE is set to get into the festive spirit next weekend with its annual Christmas event. Hullbridge’s Pooles Lane car park and the Hullbridge community association centre will be given a festive feel with stalls selling all sorts of Christmas

  • Phil Hughes tragedy won't change the approach of Alastair Cook

    ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook insisted the shocking death of Phillip Hughes would not change his approach to batting as his side prepared to play Saturday's one-day international against Sri Lanka in memory of the Australian. The Essex star admitted

  • Heartbroken mum critical of hospital

    A HEARTBROKEN mother believes her eight-month old son could have been saved had action been taken earlier by medics at Southend Hospital. Stephanie Caves spoke at the inquest into the death of her son Cameron, who was rushed to the hospital on

  • Support builds for new people's airshow in Southend

    SOUTHEND Council has thrown its weight behind fresh plans to relaunch the town’s annual airshow later this year. The new Southend Airshow and Military Festival is set to take place on September 12 and 13 next year. Organisers hoped to bring

  • Our Grace is dancing for joy

    A YOUNG dancer is celebrating after being crowned a national champion. Grace Ward, 11, saw off the competition to win the national juvenile Latin championship in Blackpool. The pupil of Thorpe Hall School, Great Wakering, returned to Blackpool

  • Kursaal suite boss promises refunds

    THE man at the centre of a row over the sudden closure of the Kursaal function suite claims he will repay customers left out of pocket. Matthew Chambers, who ran the venue with his wife, Catherine, has been accused of leaving customers in the lurch

  • Company director in court over cash moves

    THE former director of a failing company allegedly removed nearly £80,000 from company accounts just weeks before it was declared bankrupt. Simon Taylor, 42, of Darenth Road, Leigh, is accused of removing the cash from recruitment company Drummond

  • Essex Police facing £46million in cuts

    SERIOUS concerns have been raised about Essex Police’s ability to respond to crimes after it emerged the force would have to cut £46million from its budget over the next three years. Nick Alston, the county’s police and crime commissioner, is warning

  • Alan’s Christmas crackers

    IF you fancy getting into the Christmas spirit by dancing in the aisles and raising money for a great cause at the same time, Saturday, November 29, will be a great opportunity when the Let There Be Christmas concert takes place. Spearheaded by