An MP has accused Rail Franchise Director John O'Brien of letting down commuters by delaying the replacement of antiquated rolling stock on the LTS Line. Passengers will have to put up with old-fashioned slam-door carriages for an extra three years because
Simon Betts is back on the Colchester United transfer list almost a year to the day since he first asked for a move. The disillusioned, out-of-favour defender revealed today that he has slapped in another transfer request which has been granted by U's
Southend United boss Alvin Martin today indicated he was staying at the Roots Hall helm in a bid to pull the club out of its current troubles for the sake of his players. Blues crashed out of the FA Cup 1-0 at the hands of non-league strugglers Doncaster
Southend United are inviting fans to fly with the team to the game against Torquay on December 28. The club have chartered a 66-seater aircraft which will leave Southend Airport at 11am for the 50-minute flight to Exeter. A coach will then take supporters
England Under-21 boss Peter Taylor has told how he and Glenn Hoddle thought long and hard before elevating Richard Wright to the senior squad. This was not due to any doubt about Wright's ability but because he will miss tonight's friendly with the Czech
A badly-injured caddie revealed today from his hospital bed in Spain how a horrific car smash has left his friend fearing for his golf career. Wickford cafe owner Ian Bainbridge, who has a fractured skull but is now out of intensive care, said he and
Southend United Independent Supporters Club is unveiling a plaque to former Blues manager David Jack - and they want your help. David's daughter Georgina will be travelling to Westcliff from Plymouth to unveil the plaque at her father's childhood home
Plans for a £40 million retirement complex have been given the go-ahead by Tendring Council. The Ryan Group wants to develop Thorpe Hall in Thorpe and provide a 52-bed nursing home, golf course, and 31 close-care units. Original plans for an American-style
Town crier Tony Appleton has got plenty to shout about. After many years courting publicity Mr Appleton, of Great Baddow near Chelmsford, plans to open the world's first school for town criers. He has seven people enrolled and is ready to start next month
A little girl suffering from a genetic disorder is to see a special performance of a West End show. Jennifer Tyler, four, was born with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, an illness which produces tumours in the major organs of the body including the brain.
Police are still appealing for witnesses after an alleged attack in Braintree. A woman fought off an attacker after the alleged knifepoint assault in her own home. A man has been arrested and is helping police with their inquiries, but officers are still
Householders have been warned of the dangers of faulty gas appliances after a Southend family was rushed to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. The four adults and one teenager from Fairfax Drive, Westcliff, were taken to Southend Hospital
Colchester United crashed out of the Southern Junior Floodlit Cup after an eleven-goal, first round replay thriller against Leyton Orient at Layer Road. The young U's, who drew the first game away 3-3, went down 6-5 having at one time been 4-1 down. "
A pensioner was trapped in a car for 45 minutes following a road accident in Little Clacton. The smash happened at about 11.25am yesterday on Little Clacton Road and involved an Iveco lorry and a Volvo car. A passenger in the Volvo, Rosemary Hughes, 74
