SOUTHEND United manager Kevin Bond felt the Shrimpers played some ‘terrific’ football’ in tonight’s 2-0 defeat against Peterborough United. Blues failed to register a single shot on target during their fourth successive defeat in League One.
SOUTHEND United’s shocking start to the season continued with a 2-0 defeat against Peterborough United at Roots Hall tonight. Two second half goals in as many minutes saw the visitors secure their first victory of the season. But the Shrimpers
TOBI Joseph headed home a last-gasp winner as Canvey Island came from behind to record a 2-1 victory over Grays Athletic. Both sides went into the clash having recorded victory on the opening day of the Isthmian North season. Despite Joao Carlos
SOUTHEND United manager Kevin Bond has made three changes to his starting line-up for this evening’s clash with Peterborough United at Roots Hall New loan signing Ethan Hamilton has been handed his first start in the midfield while Brandon
Police have closed Benfleet Road after an accident between a bus and a car - and warned motorists to avoid the area. The accident took place between Shipwright's Drive, Thundersley, and Victoria House Roundabout in Hadleigh. Vehicles are being
There are six miles of traffic and police on scene after a vehicle has stalled on a major road. Commuters are facing severe delays due to the partial blockage of the A127 on the Southend-bound carriageway near the Fairglen Interchange. Traffic
CHRIS Haigh believes Concord Rangers’ new-look side deserve a lot of credit for the start they have made to the new season. Following an overhaul in the summer, which also saw Danny Scopes come in as manager, many outsiders were tipping the Beach
COUNTY Hall spent more than £7 million in just one year paying for the services of a legal firm, it has been revealed. Analysis of Essex County Council’s accounts for 2018/19 showed it has paid £7.5 million to Slaughter and May. The payments
A one-eyed dog called Ugly Betty is seeking a new home... but staff at an animal rescue centre fear that potential owners may be put off by her “unusual looks”. The eight-year-old French bulldog was taken in by the RSPCA’s Southend and District
A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash with Peterborough United. ALL-TIME RECORD Southend wins: 23 Draws: 10 Peterborough wins: 25 LAST SIX MEETINGS League One - Mar 19 - Peterborough 2 Southend 0 League One -
STEVE Butterworth admits Great Wakering Rovers must be prepared for one of the biggest battles they will face this season when Tilbury visit Burroughs Park tonight. Wakering got their Isthmian North campaign off to a flying start as they recorded
JOHN Sussex has called on Basildon United to bounce back from their opening day setback when they welcome Romford to the Cousins Car Wash Stadium tonight. The Bees were condemned to a 3-1 defeat by Bury Town as the Isthmian North campaign got off
TRIBTUES have been paid to a man who died in a crash. Matthew Richardson, 25, from North Weald, sadly died from his injuries following a collision in Chelmsford Road, Hatfield Heath at around 11.10pm on August 8. In a tribute his girlfriend,
ECHOSPORT talks to Peterborough United fan Levi Crisp ahead of tonight’s game at Roots Hall. Why do you feel the season has not gone to plan so far? “As usual, the transfer window has led to half a new squad and this has meant starting an entirely
SOUTHEND United left-back Nathan Ralph is keen to get one over Peterborough tonight - despite the part they played in his career. Ralph was a youth team player with Posh in his younger days. But he is desperate to beat them at Roots Hall this
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Bond is pleased to be giving the club’s young guns a chance to shine. Centre-back Richard Taylor was the latest teenager to be called into the Shrimpers squad for Saturday’s trip to Lincoln City. And Bond has already
HARRY Lennon could be back in contention for Southend United’s clash with Peterborough United tonight. The centre-back missed Saturday’s 4-0 defeat at Lincoln City with the head knock he suffered against Stevenage. But Blues boss Kevin Bond
A SENIOR politician has raised serious concerns about the risk of ammunition exploding on a sunken ship on the 75th anniversary of the vessel sinking. The SS Richard Montgomery sank off the coast of Sheerness in Kent on its way to allied-occupied
SOUTHEND Carnival organisers have announced the winners of the annual procession. Mushroom Theatre Company, Away With The Fairies and Ramage were all crowned as the winners of the Southend Carnival procession. Thousands of people flocked to the
THE new boss of Havens Hospices has promised to put patients and families at the heart of every decision he makes, as he takes the organisation into a new era. Chief executive Steve Smith is the now person in charge of Fair Havens Hospice – covering
WICKFORD is getting “battered” by a lack of infrastructure funding, Basildon Council’s leader claims. Gavin Callaghan said the town is getting hit hard by huge new developments on its borders, but is receiving no financial help to improve residents
CANVEY Island defender Mike Finneran is loving life at his boyhood club. Finneran joined the Gulls from Isthmian North rivals Grays Athletic during the summer and made his debut in the 2-1 victory over Romford on the opening day of the season.
A ROAD was closed due to a burst water main. Daws Heath Road in Thundersley was closed at around 3.55pm yesterday due to the water flooding the road. The police cordoned off the road whilst Essex and Suffolk Water addressed the issue. It is understood
QUESTIONS have been raised over “misguided” roadworks which have caused chaos for residents. David Harrison, chairman of Basildon Council’s neighbourhoods and public spaces committee, has now written to David Finch, leader of Essex County Council
A PROTEST group determined to stop 660 homes being built in Rochford have met with an MP and council leader Mike Steptoe. The “Rochford Supporters” held talks with James Duddridge, MP for Rochford and Southend East, and Mr Steptoe to air their concerns
DEMANDS have been made for a concrete cycle lane divider to be removed immediately after it has damaged cars and caused people to trip. Angry residents want the “invisible hazard” in Devereux Road, Southend, gone after incidents where cars have
A WOMAN has told of her living hell after her home became infested with rats. The 70-year-old resident, who lives in Devereux Road, Southend, said the issue has now been ongoing for months and believes her neighbour’s property is in such a horrendous
A LARGE group of travellers have set up camp in the car park of the casino at Southend’s Kursaal. Concerned residents reported seeing about seven caravans park up on land owned by the Rendezvous Casino, near Southend seafront. Casino bosses
SEAFRONT traders have blasted dangerous bikers for causing “anarchy” – and are demanding police step up and deal with the issue. It comes after a furious traders caught a biker speeding along the seafront while standing on the seat of his bike
A MASS brawl erupted near a funfair in a popular family park. Families were left horrified on the final day of the annual fair in Chalkwell Park as violence kicked off. Witnesses reported dozens of people fighting, for an unknown reason, with
A MOBILE home park resident has blasted the site’s owners after a fallen tree left her without water for more than a week. The resident, aged 73, who asked to remain anonymous and lives at the Crayshill Mobile Home Park, off London Road, Crays Hill
AN artist has fiercely defended his exhibition which depicted several paintings with Nazi symbols in the foreground. John Bulley, 69, a prominent Southend artist, has stood up for his exhibition, which included three pieces portraying a “Nazi Christmas
