WEST Ham moved out of the Premiership bottom three after beating Bolton Wanderers 3-1 at Upton Park. Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez put the Hammers in front after nine minutes from a free kick, before adding a second 11 minutes later. Mark Noble
BILLERICAY Town will be playing Ryman Premier football again next season after losing their play-off final at Bromley on penalties. The scores were locked at 1-1 after extra time and Town's prowess from the spot deserted them as they lost 4-2 to the
FORMER Southend schoolboy Luke Street has graduated as a Royal Marines Commando following 32 weeks of some of most gruelling training in the world. Luke, who went to Westcliff High School for Boys has passed the test, proving he is worthy to don the
The Chalvedon Boys under-11s team is now sporting new tracksuits thanks to a donation from John Fisk estate agents in Basildon. It's the second time Peter Taylor and David Abbott, the directors of the business, have come to the aid of the club. They
TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the disapperance of 76-year-old Rayleigh woman Hannah Phillips. A 40-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, both of Rayleigh, are being questioned by police. Mrs Phillips had not been seen
POLICE are investigating a car which was found ablaze outside a home on Friday night. Firefighters believe the car, a Fiat Uno, was deliberately ignited about 6.20pm. It had been parked on a driveway in Hastings Road, Southend. * Full report in Monday's
A NEW organisation to support people who need help to live independently has just been launched. Those who use Southend Council's Supporting People service can take part in regular meetings to air their views, highlight improvements and take part in
CENTRAL defender Spencer Prior leaves Southend United on a low note tomorrow following their relegation from the Championship. But the stopper - who has enjoyed to spells with the Shrimpers - believes Steve Tilson's side will soon be bouncing back
A SOLDIER has offered his personal thanks to those who sent treats to troops in Afghanistan. Private Ben Roberts, 26, now back from frontline duties, visited Pints'n'Litres off-licence to thank Roy Hudson and his wife, Jan, whose shoebox campaign has
A LANDMARK leisure centre planned for Southend seafront has cleared its final hurdle. Southend Council's planning officers have signed a final agreement with developer John Remblance for his multi-million pound Marine Plaza scheme in Marine Parade.
WHATEVER the outcome of today's Ryman Premier play-off final between Billericay Town and Bromley, the match will represent the last game in Town colours for Chris Whelpdale. The 20-year-old student, who joined the New Lodge set-up in October from Maldon
FOUR people were arrested and uninsured vehicles were seized during a two-day operation in Laindon. It follows a recent spate of break-ins in the Lee Chapel North and Nethermayne areas which has seen old-style Ford vehicle broken into and sat navs, radios
