STEVI Ritchie's bizarre Egyptian-themed performance on tonight's show saved him from the first of two eliminations this weekend. The Colchester singer, 34, sang Elton John's I'm Still Standing. Speaking after his performance, mentor Simon Cowell
BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT roared to a brilliant 5-0 victory at home to Tilbury, in Ryman One North. Ben Newson and Matt Cripps scored two apiece during a one-sided first half at North Road. Phil Kelly then put the icing on the cake in the closing
WIVENHOE TOWN claimed a useful point from their 0-0 draw at high-flying Newmarket. Hassan Ayten was sent off for the Dragons, during the Thurlow Nunn League premier division contest on Saturday afternoon. FC CLACTON had no game while both STANWAY
STANWAY ROVERS and BRANTHAM ATHLETIC have booked their place in the third round of the FA Vase. Both Thurlow Nunn League sides had stunning victories on the road, to secure their spots in Monday’s draw. Stanway won 1-0 at Watford-based Sun
Witham Town conceded a stoppage-time goal as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Lewes in Ryman League premier division. Garry Kimble’s team had been leading 2-1 heading into the final exchanges at the Dripping Pan, but were unable to see out time
Magnus Okuonghae could be set for a long lay-off after suffering what appeared to be a serious Achilles injury in Colchester United's 1-0 defeat against Coventry City this afternoon. Okuonghae was carried off in the closing stages of the U's game against
Colchester United suffered a third straight league defeat after losing 1-0 at home to Coventry City this afternoon. In a game of few chances, Gary Madine's close-range strike with 16 minutes to go proved the difference between the two sides in
ESSEX Police is one of several forces across the country facing problems with its non-emergency 101 number today. The hotline is used to report incidents which are not an emergency. People who wish to contact the police should use 0300 3334444
Heybridge Swifts boss Keith Wilson feels his team have nothing to fear from Soham Town Rangers Swifts entertain Soham in a Ryman League division one north encounter at Scraley Road today. Heybridge took on Soham in the opening game of the season
WITHAM TOWN will be aiming to bounce back after last weekend’s FA Trophy defeat by Truro City when they return to Ryman League premier division action at Lewes today. MALDON AND TIPTREE head to Cheshunt in Ryman One North looking to build on their
Brantham Athletic are off to Wembley in the FA Vase. Paul Abrahams’ side are away to the Spartan South Midlands League team today, having been given a bye to this stage as a reward for last season’s run to the last 32. “It’s a big game that
Typhoon Haiyan and the terrible destruction it wrought in the Philippines has long been out of the headlines, but for MELANIE HARGREAVES it’s still very much a reality. As a worker for the charity, Christian Aid, Miss Hargreaves, of Turner Road
Today's Thurlow Nunn League action sees WIVENHOE TOWN away to Newmarket in the premier division. Meanwhile in division one, HALSTEAD TOWN visit Debenham LC and BRAINTREE TOWN RESERVES go to Stowmarket.
Colchester Rugby Club head coach Anthony O’Riordan wants to create a ‘ruthless’ culture at the club. His side put Old Priorians to the sword last weekend piling 85 points on their visitors and shutting them out. O’Riordan’s try machine trundles
Braintree Town manager Alan Devonshire is “hoping” that skipper Kenny Davis will be fit enough to return to action at AFC Telford United in the Vanarama Conference Premier today. Davis missed the Iron’s 1-0 win against Wrexham last weekend with
Stanway Rovers boss Angelo Harrop says he has a squad capable of producing magic this season. The Thurlow Nunn League side are flying high near the top of the premier division, having trumped leaders Norwich United last Saturday. They are also
