Colchester United are expecting a bumper crowd when they tackle East Anglian rivals Ipswich Town at Layer Road today. Tickets for the pre-season showdown are selling fast and seating for both sets of fans is nearly sold-out. Club secretary Marie Partner
Southend United's former chief executive Peter Storrie today ruled himself out of the chairmanship battle at Roots Hall. The Shrimpers' major shareholders, Delancey Estates and Martin Dawn plc, have demanded the resignation of current Blues supremo and
Bosses at Essex and Suffolk Water have said works which are causing chaos on Canvey's roads will mean improved water for islanders for years to come. The company was speaking after traffic on Canvey has been gridlocked for hours while pipes are replaced
Three people were taken to hospital after a barn containing 2,000 bales of hay went up in flames at Woodside Farm, Eastwood. The three people who received minor injuries included a farm worker suffering from shock and smoke inhalation and a firefighter
Canvey could have played a leading part in relaunching the Nationwide League career of midfielder Kevin James. Once on Charlton's books, James was with Gulls' Ryman League Premier Division rivals Farnborough Town on loan last season. He was hugely impressive
Former Southend United striker Frank Dudley today urged Martin Dawn boss Ron Martin not to boot out John Main as club chairman. The centre-forward called Main Mr Southend United and claimed he is the best chairman he had known at the club during his 50
Complaints about dogs have risen nearly 20 per cent prompting a drive to educate canine owners. Southend Council is planning to launch a campaign aimed at responsible dog ownership after the setting up of a working party on the contentious issue. Last
With the new football season just around the corner south-east Essex clubs are still striving to fill the gaps in their squads. If you are good between the sticks then you might be the answer to Laindon Athletic's prayers. The team is looking for a goalkeeper
Traffic chaos is expected to hit drivers using the A127 from Tuesday as essential work on underground gas pipes is carried out on one of south Essex's busiest roads. Transco, which is carrying out the improvements to gas pipes at the Fortune of War A176
