POLICE deny reports that two homes only 50m apart were burgled on the same night. Neighbours on Waldegrave, Basildon, reported that two homes were burgled last night, but Essex Police have quashed the rumours. One woman, 76, told the Echo that
THE murderer of schoolgirl Danielle Jones could be behind bars for longer, if a new law is passed before next year. Stuart Campbell, who murdered his niece Danielle in 2001 and was jailed for life the year after, is set to be considered for release
A BUSINESSMAN has insisted his proposals for a well known listed building will see it become a fantastic development . Mick Norcorss, of TOWIE fame, says homes at the Grand, in Broadway, Leigh, will be lived in within 18 months. He said: “It
POLICE are continuing their Vietnam visit to help support the families of the victims of the 39 dead bodies which were found in the back of a lorry. Officers from Essex Police have visited families of those who were found dead in Purfleet.
POLICE have thanked drivers after a man died on the A127. Officers thanked drivers for their patience and understanding following the death of a man on the A127 last Friday, 21 February. The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, was found dead at the
POLICE are hunting for a man in connection with an assualt and an attempted aggravated burglary. The force are searching for Luke Collins-Walker, from Southend, in connection with the incident in Rayleigh, which happened around 6pm on Saturday.
A man was left injured after a gang of seven men in balaclavas attempted to storm into a home. Several men described as in their late teens and wearing balaclavas, attempted to gain entry to a flat by breaking a door at the home in London Road,
FRONTLINE staff at Southend Hospital have one of the worst records for getting a flu jab to protect themselves and their patients, new figures reveal. Public Health England statistics show that 2,016 of 3,938 frontline workers at the trust were
ON a huge weekend for heavyweight boxing, Southend United stayed firmly on the canvas after suffering a fifth defeat in succession. Burton Albion ended their own bad run of results by triumphing 3-2 at Roots Hall. And, despite the closeness
A REALITY star developer has spoken out about his multi-million pound plans for a landmark pub site, as campaigners demand it becomes a Wetherspoons pub. Mick Norcross, 56, says his plans for 18 homes, a basement spa, restaurants and bars at The
A KIND-hearted man and two police officers rushed to save an injured swan in a busy town centre. Shoppers spotted a man carrying the injured bird in a bag in Basildon Town Centre over the weekend and raised the alarm. Officers saved the elegant
A heading ban in football training for children up to the end of primary school has been introduced with immediate effect in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The three football associations issued a statement on Monday morning confirming
AN ORCHARD has been planted to create a brand new community for gardeners. Ten fruit trees have been planted to create a community orchard for plot holders in the Wickford allotments, just off Market Road in the town. Basildon Council’s arboriculture
A swing for all children to use regardless of their mobility has been added to a popular play area, costing more than £18,000. The new equipment has been installed at the park in Elder Avenue, Wickford thanks to members of the Nevendon Neighbourhood
A thug threatened to shoot a man during an attempted robbery - although police believe he targeted the the wrong address. Police were called around 1pm on Thursday 6 February with reports that a man had forced his way into an address on Wenham
A SUSPECT attempted to fire a taser at a police officer after two thugs armed with a knife tried to force their way into a pub in Rayleigh. The incident happened after police were called to a disturbance outside the pub, in High Street, shortly
TRADERS have backed plans to bring in a radio system to combat antisocial yobs who are running riot in a busy town centre. Basildon Council bosses are also set to back a proposal for a town centre radio link scheme in Pitsea, costing about £5,337.80
A NURSERY has been ordered to improve in a damning Ofsted report which raised serious concerns over children’s welfare and their progress. The education watchdog criticised the care at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, in Carnarvon Road, Southend.
A PEDESTRIAN was killed after being hit by a lorry and a driver died following a separate crash within a matter of hours. Police and paramedics rushed to the scene on the A127 at Rayleigh Weir on Friday afternoon, but the man was pronounced dead
A WOMAN who was beaten by vicious thugs was rescued by a heroic teenager. The woman was first approached on Wednesday evening by three hooded figures as she walked along Radwinter Avenue, in Wickford. The trio, believed to be youths, then attacked
