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Shrimpers fans have mixed views on win at Solihull Moors
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (553+ words) SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Saturday's 3-1 win at Solihull Moors. Perhaps everyone was thinking we would walk this one, but Solihull certainly tested us. Great penalty save from Duncan, our error led to their goal, and we did…...
West Brom secure victory and make Norwich pay for wasted chances
4+ week, 1+ day ago (520+ words) West Brom launched a smash-and-grab raid to open their Championship campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Norwich. The Baggies were under the cosh for long periods at Carrow Road but stood firm before scoring twice late on through Aune Heggebo…...
Shrimpers fans have their say on defeat to Kidderminster
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (546+ words) SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Friday night's 3-1 defeat to Kidderminster Harriers at Roots Hall. Important not to over react tonight. A poor second half yes, but we had large spells where we looked decent and got into good…...
Meet the man replacing flags on south Essex lampposts to 'bring community together"
2+ week, 1+ day ago (490+ words) You may have noticed flags looking worn out on streets across Basildon, but one man is on a mission to "bring the community together" by replacing them. Bartholomew Simpson, a 48-year-old from Laindon, has been travelling around the borough replacing…...
Culture of ‘fear’ at speaking out found within legacy body
1+ week, 5+ day ago (985+ words) An apparent culture of fear within a body set up to deal with Northern Ireland’s past was found by reviewers – and concerns were mainly raised by women, it can be revealed. A review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and…...
Southend United fans panel have their say on start to season
3+ week, 2+ day ago (575+ words) SOUTHEND United fans provide their weekly thoughts on the Shrimpers. ANDREW STRUTT: It's been an almost perfect start to the season for Blues and some of the quality of football we have seen so far has been terrific - especially the…...
Road rage, rule-breakers and a fatal test: History of Essex behind the wheel
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (1713+ words) This weekend was said to be one of the busiest of the year for motorists, with millions taking to the roads to make their way back home in time for the new school year. Nothing says summer is officially over…...
How a giant gospel movement in Southend grew out of a windswept tent
3+ week, 1+ day ago (661+ words) In 1967 bulldozers were biting into a number of old buildings near Victoria Circus.in Southend. It was time for the town centre to embrace the tides of change. It meant some familiar and interesting landmarks were disappearing in the wake....
Match report: Unbeaten Blues dig deep to win at Solihull Moors
3+ week, 1+ day ago (678+ words) SOUTHEND United made it three wins out of three with a hard-fought 3-1 victory at Solihull Moors this afternoon. Moors striker Jacob Wakeling fired the hosts in front having earlier seen a penalty saved by Joe Duncan. But the Shrimpers hit…...
Dyer pleased Blues have chance to put things right quickly
1+ week, 6+ day ago (333+ words) SOUTHEND United boss Kieron Dyer is pleased the Shrimpers have the chance to put things right against Woking this afternoon. Blues suffered their first defeat of the season on Friday night, losing 3-1 to Kidderminster Harriers at Roots Hall. And Dyer…...