SOUTHEND’S grammar schools would be “delighted” if they could welcome more pupils from the town.
It started out as a whimsical idea to get a few local women together for a sing song. Now the Fishwives are well on their way to becoming the next big female choir to capture the nation’s hearts. The group, made up of women who all have a father, husband, son or some other connection to the fishing industry, is the brainchild of Jane Dolby.
FRAUDSTERS who use disabled parking passes illegally could be snooped on by their fellow motorists.
AN emergency byelaw could be introduced to stop London gangs descending on Southend to harvest oysters.
WORRIED councillors have called for a ban on wireless transmitters on top of public buildings to be kept in place because of health fears.
ALLEGATIONS of abuse of Southend’s elderly and vulnerable residents have more than quintupled in number over the last five years.
A FISHERMAN has been taken to court for stockpiling illegal oysters.
A BAN will not be imposed on new casinos in Southend, reviving hopes one could bankroll the Blues’ £100million Fossetts Farm plan.
A DISGRACED GP has been banned from the medical profession after he ran over and killed a great grandmother while his eyesight was “severely impaired”.
A SCHOOL where half the children do not speak English as a first language has been praised for its outstanding achievements.
