Dream trip turns into tragedy

HUNDREDS of people are expected to attend the funeral of a young backpacker who died after drinking methanol while travelling through Asia.
Cheznye Emmons, from Morrins Close, Great Wakering, was travelling with her boyfriend Joe Cook, 21, throug... read on

MPs back Southend’s City of Culture bid

SOUTHEND'S bid to host the UK City of Culture in 2017 has been backed by 11 cross-party Essex MPs. read on...

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Alternative air show ready for take off

SOUTHEND Airshow may have been cancelled this year but a church is stepping in to hold an alternative to the event. read on...

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Bikers’ 2,000 mile challenge

BIKERS from Southend and Basildon will travel almost 2,000 miles in three days to raise money for charity. read on...

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College to axe managers in savings bid

SOUTH Essex College is set to cut 76 management positions in an attempt to fight back against £8. read on...

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Perrys take Worcs by storm

The Perry siblings travelled to Worcester for free style Bo in a competition which can see them qualify for the world championships in Switzerland
Seven year-old Star became British open champion ... read on

Vortex Hammers meet cancelled

After overnight rain and with a forecast for continued wet weather all day and temperatures in low single figures the Vortex Hammers meeting with Cove... read on

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Grassroots football in good shape

Essex County FA Chief Executive Phil Sammons has claimed that local football is “in a much better place than many would perceive” during his address w... read on

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Under 21s division to be formed

Players aged 16 and over in Essex have a new option for their football next season as discussions between the Essex County FA and other interested par... read on

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Essex sign Kiwi opener

Essex have announced the signing of New Zealand Test player Hamish Rutherford.
The 24 year-old joins the County as a replacement for Rob Quiney, ... read on

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