Samaritans’ car takes to the road

THE SAMARITANS Smart Car Tour arrived in Southend last week.

The Mayor, Councillor Ann Holland, and local volunteers met the car and Councillor Holland then drove the vehicle to the Chelmsford branch of the charity.

The car has visi... read on

Do not dump your dogs

SARAH Moran often takes her work home. She is an animal welfare officer and takes strays with her for a spot of ‘TLC’ when she leaves the office.

At the moment, she is looking after a mastiff... read on

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Horse charity opens branch

A ROCHFORD charity has opened its fifth shop.
St Mary’s Horse Refuge, which has cared for unwanted horses and ponies for more than 25 years, will fundraise at 482 Sutton Road, Southend.

F... read on

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Young mentors rewarded

YOUNGSTERS who helped their contemporaries have gained qualifications thanks to a peer-mentoring scheme run by Southend Connexions.

Workshops for 13 to 19-year-olds introduced participants to... read on

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Eastwood School pupils display posters

A TRIO of Eastwood School pupils have had their posters chosen to be displayed in the local Tesco Extra superstore.

At a recent Eastwood Neighbourhood Action Panel (NAP), managers from Tesco ... read on

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Gulls claim victory over league opposition in friendly

CANVEY legends watched as the Gulls started their 2010/11 season with a win against League Two’s Bradford City.

Launching their brand new 2010/11 home kit, Canvey welcomed former England unde... read on

Strong showings from WGEL team

WEEKEND track and field action for Woodford Green Athletics Club with Essex Ladies centred around the new England Closed Championships held at the Gateshead Stadium.

Woodford athletes gave a ... read on

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Controversial goal gives Orient win

LEYTON ORIENT were minutes from facing a sudden death penalty shoot-out in their first match of the Joma South-West Challenge Cup when winger Dean Cox hit a controversial late winner on Tuesday night.... read on

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O's kick off pre-season with win

LEYTON ORIENT began their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win at their Ryman Premier League hosts, with goals from captain Ben Chorley and new signing Alex Revell.

Amongst a new-l... read on

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Blues say debts are paid up

SOUTHEND United have stated they have paid money owed to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs and Charterhouse Commercial Finance.

The club face winding-up and administration hearings over debts... read on

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