MILES Mitchell-Nelson is eager to prove his worth at Southend United. The 19-year-old defender was punished for a poor pass out from the back in Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Burton Albion. But the youngster is eager to bounce back from the error
A crash on the A127 has caused major delays this evening. The accident, on the Southend bound carriageway, next to the slip road for Noak Bridge and Billericay turn off, has closed one lane of the A127. It is yet unknown how many cars are involved
A DREAMBOY dancer broke his leg and knocked out a 75-year-old woman after his pole collapsed during his routine. Lewis Riches, 37, from Southend, was performing as part of male dance troupe, Dreamboys, at a London nightclub when the pole came off
A petition against night flights from Southend Airport has reached 2,378 signatures. Long-suffering residents living on the airport flightpath say night time cargo flights are disrupting their lives. The Change.org petition said: “Every night
BANKING giant HSBC revealed plans to close 27 of its UK branches this summer, and these are the locations that wil suffer. A total of 46 people working in 10 of the bank’s branches could lose their jobs under the plan. Those working at the
A COASTGUARD team have named their new search and rescue vehicle after teenager Lily Wythe, who died waiting while for lifesaving cancer treatment. Lily, 14, was set to fly to Seattle to receive treatment for her aggressive brain tumour. She sadly
SOUTHEND Pier remains the greatest asset for our town and for many, but with a chequered history. Raiding the Echo’s archives, here are pictures from 1973 – three years before a fire destroyed much of the pierhead in 1976. The fascinating pictures
The £50million plan to build a leisure centre on the Seaway car park will continue after council leaders voted in favour of extending a contract with the developer. Plans to build the major new leisure attraction have been in the works for more
A leading businessman has warned if a £50m plan to overhaul Southend seafront is not approved, developers will believe Southend is closed for business. In an email sent to councillors and seen by the Echo, former Conservative council leader and
A BRUTAL thug beat his ex-partner after dragging her by the hair and threatening her with scissors. Jake Pittaway has been jailed for two years after admitting criminal damage, common assault and possessing a bladed article. The 22-year-old carried
A DECADE of austerity means Government funding for Southend has been “decimated”, leaving with town with a £23million blackhole, Ian Gilbert, Labour leader of the council, claims Government cuts over the past ten years has resulted in a 93 per cent
SOUTHEND United chairman Ron Martin has defended his decision not to strengthen the Shrimpers squad during the January transfer window. Martin spoke out before the New Year to confirm he would be bolstering Sol Campbell’s options at Roots Hall.
ROCHFORD Hundred kept the pressure on table-topping Guernsey with a 31-12 win against Guildford. The victory kept Hundred behind the London & SE Premier Division leaders on points difference. But fly-half Cameron Greenhall felt Rochford made
SOUTHEND Saxons suffered a fourth defeat in five games, losing 31-15 at Shelford. The setback kept Southend eighth in the London One North standings. And Saxons’ director of rugby Josh Ward was left feeling frustrated at the final whistle.
SOUTHEND Coastguard have detonated un-exploded bombs near the seafront. The coastguard dealt with reports of 16 items of suspected ordnance over the weekend. A spokesman for the team said: "Southend Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked following
EAST Thurrock United will be vying to make home advantage count tonight. John Coventry’s East Thurrock are preparing to compete in an eye-catching Essex derby in the Isthmian Premier League, with Hornchurch making the short journey to the Grayers
A BANK is set to close its branch in Leigh this summer. Nearly 50 jobs are at risk at HSBC branches across the country, as the bank revealed plans to close 27 sites this year. Staff in 10 branches, which employ 46 people between them, could face
A WOMAN has been charged with a string of crimes including racially aggravated harassment. Francesca Reardon, 18, of York Road, Southend, is due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday March 11 charged with theft, common assault, assault
I HAD got wind the glittery party bus was on an outback road trip, so I grabbed my sequins and huge wigs and settled in. Priscilla Queen of the Desert roared into the Cliffs Pavilion with all the glitter and fabulousness you’d expect from the well-known
IF your Pancake Day always ends up as a sticky mess, maybe you're batter off with McDonald's, which is selling pancakes today. With today, 25 February, officially marking Shrove Tuesday, the fast food chain is tempting the masses to indulge in
Tyrell Robinson has been sacked by Bradford after being charged with engaging in sexual activity with a child. The 22-year-old winger was initially arrested in August 2018 following allegations of sexual assault. In a statement on Monday, West
JAMIE O’Hara has called on Billericay Town to build on their back-to-back clean sheets when Oxford City visit New Lodge tonight. Billericay followed up their 2-0 Essex Senior Cup success against Waltham Abbey with a creditable goalless draw at
A man has been arrested after two people died and six were injured in a crash. The incident happened at about 1:15pm on Thursday, 20 February on the A127 at the junction with Squirrels Heath Road in Romford. A black Volkswagen Golf was reported
DANNY Scopes believes the addition of a hungry Acea Laurent could prove crucial as Concord Rangers look to end the season on a high. Laurent has completed the switch from local rivals Billericay Town and is in line to make his Beach Boys debut
A CRASH has blocked a roundabout on the A13. The single vehicle crash has blocked the roundabout on The Manor Way at the junction with the A13. Traffic is slow on the dual carriageway on the westbound carriageway towards the Five Bells Interchange
RECKON you've got what it takes to fly a jumbo jet? Ryanair has launched a new pilot school and it wants to hear from you. The airline has partnered with Aviomar Flight Academy to deliver a mentored programme, with applications for the next training
A teenager was attacked by a violent gang near a busy train station. The 17-year-old boy was approached by the group of teenagers at around 11.15pm on Sunday, in Victoria Avenue, Southend. They punched him several times, causing minor injuries
‘Ill-fitting’ suits have been donated by one of Essex’s MPs to a charity shop which helps young people get into the world of work. Mark Francois, MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, donated his suits to the Phab shop in Rayleigh, which givse young people
A PENSIONER has been told by her GP not to travel to see her sister in Australia over fears of contracting Coronavirus. The 73-year-old says she has become unwell with stress after her flight times were changed – meaning her one-hour stopover at
TOUGH new measures targeting aggressive beggars, people urinating, spitting or taking drugs are finally under way in Southend High Street. Southend Council’s community safety team has started enforcing the controversial Public Spaces Protection
LUCKY charities will share in a £17,500 cash windfall from Southend Airport following its successful Santa flights. The airport delivered a festive experience in the skies for children in December, with Father Christmas swapping his sleigh and reindeer
CRUNCH talks are being held following the shock closure of a popular water park. Stay and Splash, at the Paddocks, on Canvey, closed with immediate effect earlier this month and a councillor says a £200,000 bill for repairs is to blame. Now Canvey
