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  • Elliston resigns as Burnham Ramblers boss

    LEE Elliston has resigned as Burnham Ramblers manager. The former Woodbridge Town boss only took over a fortnight ago but a new opportunity at work means he is unable to dedicate the time needed to his role with the club. In a statement, Ramblers

  • Field catches fire in South Woodham Ferrers

    Firefighters were called to extinguish a field that had caught fire.  One acre of grass cutting was reported to be alight in Creekview Road, South Woodham Ferrers.  Crews from South Woodham Ferrers and Wickford used one hose reel and beaters

  • Commuter speaks out over cancelled trains and delayed journeys

    A commuter has slammed the “horrific” train service he uses after becoming exasperated by regular delays and cancelled trains. James Harrison, of Hillside Road, Southminster, commutes to his job in Canary Wharf, London, every day using the Abellio

  • Ramblers fight back in a pre-season thriller

    BURNHAM Ramblers fought back from behind to secure an exciting 3-3 draw against FC Romania, in their latest pre-season friendly on Tuesday night. The Essex Senior League side took a 12th-minute lead but Lhevreux Menga swiftly levelled for Lee Elliston

  • Spillane is still shuffling his Maldon pack

    MALDON and Tiptree boss Terry Spillane says he has experienced both sides of management in the last week – signing three new players but releasing three more. Former Park Drive defender Danny Smith is back at the club, while right-back or winger

  • Andy reclaims singles title at county finals

    MALDON Bowling Club’s ex-international Andy Squire has won the Essex Singles championship for 2014 and taken the title for the fifth time since 2000. The finals of all the major championships took place at Westcliff-on-Sea at the Essex County Bowling

  • Keith is confident after rapid rebuild

    HEYBRIDGE Swifts boss Keith Wilson has admitted being delighted with his rapid rebuilding work. The squad was left severely depleted during a turbulent spell earlier this summer, following previous manager Jody Brown’s decision to join Grays Athletic

  • Great war aerodrome to hold First World War event

    An aerodrome used during the First World War will commemorate a century since the war began by turning their lights out. Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, are holding an evening of poetry, music and speeches next Monday.

  • Coastguard crews called to assist crew of broken down yacht

    The South Woodham Coastguard Rescue Team were called to assist with a broken down yacht. Along with the West Mersea RNLI Inshore Lifeboat, the team were tasked to the 26ft yacht Impulse, which had two people on board, just after 3.30pm yesterday

  • Taxi driver attacked in row over fare

    A taxi driver was attacked and held by the throat after a row over a £40 fare. He was attacked at the taxi rank in Maldon High Street in the early hours of Thursday, July 24. The man, who works for Banyards Taxis in the High Street, had taken

  • Firefighters called to a house fire in Southminster

    Firefighters were called to a house fire in Kings Road last night.  Two crews from Burnham, one from Tillingham and one from Chelmsford attended the scene, in Kings Road, Southminster, just after 10.45 last night.   They reported that the fire