MAX Whitlock is convinced fatherhood has given him a new sense of perspective and will put him in a stronger position to repeat his Olympic heroics in Tokyo next year. Watched by his three-week-old daughter Willow and wife Leah in Liverpool, Whitlock
STUART Bingham produced a superb burst of scoring to beat defending champion Ryan Day 4-1 and win the Betway Gibraltar Open. Day won the opening frame with an 83 clearance after Bingham had missed a red to the middle on a break of 48, but the former
SAMMY Moore felt his side made a statement as Concord Rangers notched a 4-1 win at Hampton & Richmond Borough. A Jack Midson brace, along with goals from Danny Green and Joan Luque, allowed the Beach Boys to move to within three points of the
A CHAMPION fundraiser celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by her friends and family. Guests gathered at Chalkwell Hall in Chalkwell Park to celebrate the birthday of Patricia Byford. She has been a tireless charity supporter, collecting
A MAN is preparing to set a new world record for running a race in fancy dress. Steven Robinson, 30, from Thundersley, will be attempting to set a new Guinness World record when he embarks on the London Landmarks Half Marathon dressed as the cancer
A CHARITY has been awarded £200,000 to provide services to people experiencing loneliness. South Essex Advocacy received the National Lottery Community Fund for the Hello Life project. The aim is to support people aged 60 in Southend who are
FOSTER children met with an MP for a question and answer session. Castle Point MP Rebecca Harris met with the young people of Quality Foster Care at the offices in High Road, Benfleet. Some of the social workers arranged the session to give
MORE than 100 Scouts and Guides from south Essex came together at Shoebury High School for a dramatic arts event. The Scout Shindigs was an action packed day during which youngsters could get an introduction to singing, dancing and acting before
SOUTHEND United chairman Ron Martin is continuing to back under fire boss Chris Powell. The Shrimpers have now not won for 10 games following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to fellow strugglers AFC Wimbledon. But, despite mounting speculation about
Police want to speak to this woman about an incident at Iceland in London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, on Wednesday, January 23. A staff member challenged a woman who was suspected of shoplifting. There was a struggle during which the member of staff
Next week my baby is going to be three. As he keeps telling me, “I not a baby, I a big boy mummy.” In theory I should be happy to say goodbye to the “terrible” twos, but I’m not. They really haven’t been that terrible at all. Yes, the potty
Police bosses are warning after a 999 hoaxer abused operators 800 has been convicted. A woman who rang 999 hundreds of times and verbally abused police and ambulance call takers has been convicted. Tracey Ford’s calls to the ambulance service
JOHN Sussex was overjoyed after claiming his first win in charge of Basildon United. A second half fightback allowed the Bees to seal a 3-1 victory over Romford, with Daniel Cheema, Callum Taylor and Joe Paxman on target for the hosts. And
Armed police swooped to a road with reports of men with weapons. The officers were seen in York Road, Southend last night. A man was arrested after being wanted on recall from prison. A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called at
STEVE Butterworth felt Great Wakering Rovers dropped two points as they drew 1-1 with Soham Town Rangers. Jake Gordon gave Wakering a seventh minute lead, but Soham grabbed a share of the spoils as Lewis Endacott's attempted cross evaded goalkeeper
A Love Island star was found hanged in a London park, police have confirmed. Mike Thalassitis was found in a park yesterday. The Metropolitan Police said they were not treating the 26-year-old man's death as suspicious after his body was tragically
JOHN Coventry was frustrated to see East Thurrock United's winning run come to an end as Oxford City recorded a 1-0 victory. Three points would have seen Rocks climb out of the National League South drop zone, but Kyran Wiltshire's 17th minute
AFC Wimbledon manager Wally Downes hailed match-winner Joe Pigott as ‘magnificent’ after seeing his side continue their recent revival with a 1-0 win at fellow strugglers Southend United. Pigott bagged the only goal of the game on his return to
A man was stabbed during an overnight attack. It happened yesterday at 3.55am when he was attacked either in or near to his car in Eastleigh Road, Benfleet. The victim, who is aged in his 30s, has been taken to hospital for his injuries.
SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell threw his support behind recalled goalkeeper Mark Oxley following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to AFC Wimbledon. Oxley’s defensive mix-up with centre-back Michael Turner led to Dons striker Joe Pigott scoring the only
A MARTIAL arts teacher who trains on Canvey has been awarded a coveted karate status. Cheri Stokes has become one of the highest-ranking women in the UK for the sport. She teaches Traditional Shotokan Karate to families, adults and children in
SOUTHEND Manor claimed local bragging rights as they beat Essex Senior League title chasers Hullbridge Sports 2-0 at a wind-swept Chadfields. Michael Ogboin grabbed both goals from the penalty spot to ease Manor’s relegation fears. Although
Chelmsford City Football Club has paid tribute to its former player after his death. Tributes have poured in after reality star Mike Thalassitis was found dead in the woods near his Essex home yesterday. Before his rise to prominence on Love
ROB Small ended his Bury Town hoodoo as Bowers & Pitsea moved to within 10 points of the Isthmian North title with a 5-1 win. Small had never seen his side even score a goal at Ram Meadow before the weekend. So the Bowers chief was pleased
Two men targeted a takeaway and a hair salon overnight. The pair attempted to break into Tanz N Hair and forced their way into Steven's Fish Bar, Nevendon Road, Wickford. Officers say nothing was taken during the incidents. An Essex Police
A man has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine. It comes after officers stopping a car in Westcliff. Aurel Elmazi, 20, of Cross Road, Corringham, appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Friday
A mum from Essex has vowed not to give up on her singing dream after appearing on a TV singing show. Sarah Tucker from Leigh was voted off The Voice last night. She took the stage to sing Lady Gaga's Edge of Glory but failed to impress mentor
Mike Thalassitis is said to have been struggling with debts and wracked with grief in the days before his death, sources revealed. Love Island star Mike, 26, affectionately known as "Muggy" during his time on the ITV 2 show, was found dead in woodland
A COMMUNITY medical group has assisted in installing a defibrillator at a store in honour of a councillor. Benfleet Community First Responders worked to get the lifesaving equipment at Spar, High Road, Benfleet. The defibrillator was donated
A CARE home held a party as a resident marked her 100th birthday. Clara Anstell enjoyed the celebrations at the Hopes Green Care Home, Brooke Road, Benfleet. She was joined by her family and special guest Clive Walter, mayor of Castle Point.
