Police discovered a drugs farm at an industrial estate. Officers carried out a drugs warrant at an industrial unit at Northwick Road, Canvey, yesterday. The team discovered a cannabis farn and seized 106 mature cannabis plants and enquiries
LABOUR members across south Essex have called for leader Jeremy Corbyn to resign immediately after he presided over the party’s worst performance in a General Election since 1935. Mr Corbyn has apologised to Labour supporters in an open letter
Two boat owners were rescued after their yacht broke down close to a world famous pier. Southend lifeboat crews rushed out at midday today to help a couple whose boat broke down near Southend pier. Southend’s volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew launched
Senior doctors have urged parents to vaccinate their children, who are "super-spreaders" of flu, as vital NHS services have been flooded with patients this winter. Medical professionals have said jabs are the "best defence" against the highly-
CHANNEL 4 is looking for Essex families to take part in a new series. Supershoppers aims to help families save money on everything from holidays to utility bills, food and clothes. Anyone interested in taking part in the show can contact Channel
Gavin And Stacey star Mathew Horne has apologised after criticising BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg in a string of tweets. Horne had called Kuenssberg a "disingenuous plopcarpet" and told her to resign following her coverage of the General
A man arrested after a serious hit and run has been released under investigation. Essex Police has released the 22 year-old man from Great Wakering. A car and a pedestrian were involved in a crash in Southchurch Road, Southend shortly before
We’ve found these festive themed photos for you in our archives. The images were all taken on Canvey in the 1970s, 80s and 90s and feature little nativity stars, seasonal events on the island and of course, the appearance of Santa Claus who pops
As his Broadway show SECRET continues to pull in the crowds, Derren Brown takes time out to talk about his slapping match with Hollywood legend Glenn Close, dinner with the Clintons and writing his new novel without his ‘clubfoot’… DERREN BROWN
A TEEN angel has spent weeks preparing gifts for vulnerable families forced to flee from all they have after domestic abuse. Franki King has donated 32 Christmas shoe boxes full of gifts to families who have fled domestic abuse in Basildon.
SOUTHEND United’s fans have their say on Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Rotherham United. Actually a little frustrated we didn’t get all three. We played reasonably well, showed fight throughout but Rotherham were there for the taking. @bradcooper71696
Crooks stole a large catcus from a driveway of a home. Officers are investigating following the theft of a large cactus plant pot from the driveway of an address in Waarem Avenue, Canvey. It took place between 9.15am and 3pm on 4 November.
A woman suffered a number of minor stab wounds during a fight. A group of people had been involved in the incident in Panfield Lane near to Panfield Post Office in Braintree at around 9.30pm last night. During the incident a woman in her 20s
STEVE Butterworth has called on Great Wakering Rovers to be more clinical after missing a number of clear-cut chances in the 4-2 win over Cambridge City. Although Yaw Ofosu gave Cambridge an early lead, Wakering responded with a Jake Gordon brace
A man was stabbed in an alleyway attack. The victim, a man in his 30s was approached by four men as he walked through an alleyway in Lodge Close shortly before 8pm last night. One of the men demanded the victim hand over an item before producing
SOUTHEND United manager Sol Campbell is hopeful the trio of injuries suffered in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Rotherham United will not prove to be too serious. Sam Mantom, Stephen McLaughlin and Brandon Goodship all had to be taken off in the second
SOUTHEND United manager Sol Campbell praised the performance of Harry Lennon after deciding to bring the defender back in from the cold. Lennon had not been called upon since appearing in a controversial social media recording which followed Blues
A man has been left with with fractured vertebrae and a punctured lung after a serious crash. A car and a pedestrian were involved in a crash in Southchurch Road, Southend shortly before 11.20pm last night. The car, described as being dark
The remarkable part Southend Pier - also known as HMS Leigh - played in the dark days of the Second World War is set to be honoured. Southend’s Blade Education has said announced that thanks to the generosity of National Lottery players, the amazing
SOUTHEND Council is set to consider a scheme to protect cyclists from cars which pass too close for comfort. More than half of the British public may be at risk of not following the Highway Code advice for safely passing a cyclist, according to
By Deb Goldman It’s bothered me for quite some time now but when you work in a male-dominated industry where the female voice can get swept away in a tidal wave of testosterone, it’s often easier to keep shtum! But spurred on by other female
OLIVIER Award nominee, actor and former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan, is to star in the Tony Award winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet, and it's coming to Cliffs Pavilion. Following huge success on Broadway and the West End, the worldwide
TOWN centres and high streets need to become more social places to stop them dying out, according to the man in charge of public spaces in Basildon. David Harrison, chairman of Basildon Council’s neighbourhoods and public spaces committee, was
SOUTHEND needs to double its “tree cover” by 2045 to combat climate change, it is claimed. While Southend Council has promised to plant an extra 1,000 trees, experts suggest far more will be needed. Tory opposition councillors have since tabled
A CITY accountant who switched decimal points for people has been named the nation’s best activity co-ordinator. Southend’s Jane Shaw used to spend her days doing deals in the city and now she spends her time developing fun ways to improve the
A MULTI-TALENTED sports star from Rochford has been crowned Sports Personality of the Year. Freya Levy won the prize for the county at the Active Essex Sports Awards. Held at Chelmsford City racecourse, the awards celebrate sporting achievements
A MARATHON winner, radio presenters, a Second World War veteran and support workers were given the red carpet treatment for their work for Basildon. As part of Basildon New Town’s 70th anniversary, Basildon Council and Eastgate Shopping Centre joined
CHAOS has erupted at a Royal Mail sorting office with missing parcels and long wait times. Angry customers have been left queueing for more than an hour due to what Royal Mail claims is unprecedented sickness rates at the busiest time of the year
FAMOUS heroes stormed a Basildon school as a special treat for students who had excelled in their SATs. Laindon Park Primary School was recognised as being in the top four per cent of primary schools across the UK for their marks, and were rewarded
