Updated: Travellers can stay...for now Today BASILDON Council has been ordered to reconsider the case of travellers facing eviction from Dale Farm at Crays Hill.
Child rapist could be out in three years Today A PAEDOPHILE who filmed himself raping and sexually abusing two schoolgirls, then shared the images online has been jailed.
I'll sell my farm to travellers Today A SCRAP boss has warned a huge traveller site could be built in a beauty spot if councillors continue to try and close his business.
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Table tennis: Rawreth B settle for third after A team win Today Southend Table Tennis League Premier Division champions Rawreth A, finished their season on a high note with a 7-2 win over their club's B team who finished third place.
Pountney: Let’s paint the town blue! Today FORMER Southend United player Ronnie Pountney believes the Roots Hall roar can help the Shrimpers record a first leg lead over Doncaster Rovers tonight.
Lakeside hit by Shields injury Today LAKESIDE Hammers have been rocked by the news that skipper Adam Shields has sustained a dislocated shoulder while racing in Sweden.
Bowls: Woodside get points haul Today WOODSIDE collected the major share of the points when they took on White Hall in their opening Shield matches of the new bowls campaign.
I'll sell my farm to travellersToday A SCRAP boss has warned a huge traveller site could be built in a beauty spot if councillors continue to try and close his business.
Vicious teenage muggers rob manToday A MAN was mugged by a gang of three teenagers after they cornered him and rifled through his pockets.
Coroner delays Natalie’s inquestToday THE parents of crash victim Natalie Wade are still waiting for answers after an inquest into her death was postponed yesterday.
New mayor: I'll help the youngToday SOUTHEND'S new mayor Gwen Horrigan aims to raise money during her year of office to help young people in the town.
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